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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23

Commissioner Whalen.
 American peace commission, headed by Frank Polk, Undersecretary of State, arrived at New York after a stormy voyage from Brest.
 A new planet is believed to be re- sponsible for irregularities in the mo- ton Of the planet Neptune, Professor announced.
 An order granting amnesty to miIi- tary offenders was passed by the Ca madam Cabinet. Wartime restric- tions on liquor are expected to be soon removed.
 Paderewski's purchases in American were discussed at a meetign of the Polish Diet. The premier explained that purchases were made for military reasons"
 Despite government. efforts to reduce the cost of living in the United States, the price of 22 staple foods increased 12 per cent. during the month of November.
 A huge still with a capacity Of 250 gallons a day. said to be the largest illicit distilling plant ever foundt in Colorado, was seized by the state con- stabulary near Denver,
 Premier SkuIkis, after paying horn- age to former Premier Paderewslli, in the Polish Diet, read the governments change of program, which will include the creation of a senate.
 Internal Revenue Bureau is getting well along with the organization of its field force for administration of the prohibition enforcement law and is prepared to put killing hold on John Barleycorn.
 canceIlne of passenger trains dur ing Christmas week led to wild dis orders at Vienna stations. ThousN ands Of intending travellers broke the poEcsAcer rdons and invaded the trains 1 which were Jammed With passengers. Cunard liner Saxonia arrived al Halifax from England. after a IA days voyage. Captain E. " Peel ant | Purser William Ballyn were given 2 vote of thanks by the passengers fol 1 the skilfull handling of the ship ana attention to those on board. l Louisville suspended every day ae l tivities for a moment and wher whistles were blown-a predetermined
 signal-everybody recited the Ameri can creed and pledged anew loyalty t, ] the flag. It was part of the Ameri
 can Legion campaign for 1Q0 per cent 1 loyalty
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
SIR HENRY JACKSON.

Sir Henry Bradwardine Jackson, who was First Sea Lord of the Brit ish Admiralty until November, 1916, will pass his si1ty=feurth milestone tomorrow. He was appointed pFesi- dent of the Royal Naval College at Greenwich upon re1inquishing the post of First Sea Lord. Sir Henry has been in the navy for ever half q century, entering the service when he was only thirteen. He was created a knight in 1910. Sir Henry is a aa- tive of Yorkshire, and was born at BarHsley on Jan. s1, 1855, For many years he has been perhaps the most intimate friend of Admiral Jellieee, his succesSoF as First Sea Lord, who was also retired from that post some time ago. It was Sir Henry who in- trodueed and developed wireless tele- grapfy in the navy: He began hfs Investigations in this field in the early '90s, and was a contemporary of Mareeni in this field of invention. It was he, aise. whe in conjunction with Admiral Jeliicee planned the battieships of the dreadnought and invincible types. Sir Henry has had little experience in actual warfare, although he received his baptism of fire iR 1878. whel. he fought with T paval brigade in shore service during the Zulu war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
AWARD D. s, M. TO ALL ARMY CORPS
 STAFF AND DIVISION COMMANDERS
Public Citations of 27 More Officers Made Today Among the Officers Was Maj. Gen. ORyan Only Guard Division Commander to Retain His Command Throughout the War.

Washington, Jan. 20-PracticaTly all army corps and division com manders of the American expedition ary forces. together with the heads of the staff departments. have been awarded distinguished service medals Tby General Pershing for conspicuous service. The War Department today made public citations of twenty-sevsr more officers.
 Among the officers decorated were Major General John r, ORyan. commanding the 27th. (New York National Guard) division, the only guard division commander to retain his conn mand throughout the war and Major General John A. Lejuene, of the marine corps, commanding the Second Division of marine. Major Gen. D. M. Lewis, commanding the Thirtieth (Wild CaD division, also was decorated. This division and the 27th served with the British army and helped to smash the famous Hin denSHrg line,
 Two other officers on today's list, Major General Ireland. surgeon gen sraI of the army, and Major General Clarence c. Williams, chief or ord nance, were formally decorated Sat urday by Secretary Baker under these citations. The other major generals receiving the distinguished service medals were Andrew Brewster, in speetor general; Harry L. Rogers, quartermaster general; William C.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
ELISHA GRAY

The first patent for a practical telephone was granted to Alexander Graham Bell by the United States Patent Office in 1878, but Bell had q close rival for the honors in Elisha. Gray, of Boston, whose caveat for an invention ito transmit the tones of the human voice through a tele- graphic circuit was filed about two hours after the scotchman's appltca- ton for patent Gray had de- scribed his invention in q paper com nluntcated the previous year to the American Electrical Society. The Gray and Bell telephones were sini- lar in many particulars, and if Gray had been a few hours earlier in filing his caveat he might have won the honor of being the pioneer of the telephone. After memorable Eti- gation, however, that honor was awarded by the courts to Prof, Bell, Elisha Gray was born at Barnes vlIlo, Ohio, in 1895, and died eighteen years ago tod Jen. 20, 1901. in Newtonville, Mass. In early life he was a carpenter. boa~ouilder and blacksmith, Half a century ago he began his career as an electrical in- ventor by deyising a seIf-adiustirg teiegraphy relay, and he contributed many other important inventions to mankind
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

Iangfit, director of light railroads and chief engineer, A. F, F.; Mason M Patrick, director of construction and forestry and later chief Of artillery D. F. MoG1achiin, chief of artillery, First army, and later commander of the First division; Anson D. Ely, bri- gade and division commander; Ed ward Wiltenmyer, brigade and divis- ion commander: Charles G. Morton, 29th division; B. N. Lewis, S0th divis- ion; William Lassiter, chief of artil- lery, second army and subsequently, commander of 32nd division; James II. McRae, 18th division; George B. William Weigel, brigade commander 18th division, and William H. John son, 91st division,
 The brigadier generals named are Stuart Heintzeiman, chief of staff Fourth army corps and Second army; Malin Craig, chief of staff of the First army corps: Robert c. Davis, adjutant general, A. E, F.; Walter A. Bethel, judge advocate general, A. D. F.; Edgar Russell chief signal off, cer, A. D. F.; Charles G. Dawes, gen eral purchasing agent, and William Atterbury, director general of trans portation,
 The eolenels named are Walter D. MeCaw, medical department, and AL fred D. Bradley, chief surgeon, A. E.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
SON OF KING
 GEORGE DIES

London, Jan. 2O.---The death or Prince John, youngest son Of King George, came So quickly and unex- pectedly Saturday night that there was no time for the nurses who were with him to summon the King and Queen Mary to his bedside before he expired.
 In recent years the delicate health of Prince John made it necessary that he always have an attendant Con sequently he was never seen on pub lie occasions with the other members of the royal family, but lived in com parative privacy at Frog more Rouse, Windsor, or at Sandringham palace.
 The London newspapers point out systematically how the King and Queen have sought increasingly dur ing the war time to bury the tragedy of their youngest sons delicate health In the silence Of their hearts, never hinting to the nation the nature of the personal anheties weighing upon them. Public sympathy was expressed for the royal couple in all the churches
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
TO FIND WORK
 FOR SOLDIERS

Boston, Jan. 20-An intensive cam paign to find employment for men discharged from service was opened here today with Governor Coolidge, Mayor Peters and legislative eaders among the workers. In conjunction with this movement. sessions of both houses of the legislature were i'm pressed by their presiding officers with the need for immediate action on measures which will knock dlwn the bars of civil service and cut the red tape" as expressed by President Edwin T. Mcknight of the Senate. >
 Governor Coolidge and Mayor Pe- ters and score of aids started & canvass of the state house, city de- partments and large industrial and commercial plants throughout the state in the search for possible va cancieS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
ITALIAN SHIP
 BACK UNDER TOW

New Y>rk, Jan. 20 - The Italian steamship Ansaldo III, which on January 12 sent out a wireless call for asst stance saying her steering helm was disabled, is believed to be returning to Philadelphia under tow by government tugs. The vessel left Philadelphia on Dec. 31 for Genoa.
 A report regarding the Ansaldo III. was brought here today by the Anchor Line steamship Calabr1a from Genoa. The Calabria picked up the Italian skin's wireless call, went to her aid, and took her in tow. Throughout the day and early even- ing on Jan. r the Calabria lowed the Ansaldo III. toward the American coast, from a point 400 miles east of Sandy Hook. At 10 p. m. the disa- bled craft requested the Calabriaa' s captain to drop the lines, as govern ment tugs were on the way and would soon arrive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
Bryant these two were not at

of Miss Bryant these two were not at all similar.
 The authorities need not fear the establishment of Soviet rule in Amer ica," she said. Tt could not be done, you are not free enough. The rule that prevails in Russia is, that only he who works may eat, so you may be sure everyone works.
 Much has been written about the bloody reign of the Bo1shevtk. I was In VIadivostok when the Bolshevists took possession of the city. Neither at that time nor during their reign was there drop of blood split, but when the city was taken from them 1,500 people were killed
 Patrick Scollins voiced vigorous protest against the restrictions in the city which deny the people the right of free speech. He urged the work CTS to send their own kind to the leg islative bodies of the country. in or der to get what was wanted.
 Miss Clara Wohl, niece of Henrik Ibsen, appeared for the Bridgeport suffragettes who had been released from jail in Washington. and who were too weak to attemept the journey after the hunger strike. She brought a message from them in which they asked that a cable be sent to Presi- dent Wilson from the workers ot Bridgeport. protesting against the i'm prisonment of women because they
 dared ask for their rights, and also demanding the immediate passage o1 the Federal Suffrage Amendment. Mrs. M. Toscan Bennett gave de. tailed description of her term in the Washington jail, she spoke feelingl!
 of the largo number of other thar
 human inhabitants of the jail, includ ing rats, reaches and bed bugs. Mrs Bennett protested vigorously agains the detention of women in such sur roundings because of their efforts tc secure recognition of their rights Senator Mclean visited the jail, ant she received him in the usual priso1 garb, a pink striped outing flame
 "nightfe." Although she claimed tha the first cleaning in years was inau gurated for his benefit, he did not en-
 tSY his short stay in the women ward
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
HARRIET STANTON BLATCH.

Mrs. Harriet Stanton Blatch, sui frage leader and president of the Women's Political Union, was born ill Seneca Falls, N. Y, sixty-three years ago today. Her father was Henry Brewster Stanton, journalist and re- former, and her mother was Eliza beth Cady Stanton, at whose home in Seneca Falls the worlds first sui frage convention was held. Harriet Stanton graduated from VassaF in 1878, and then went to Paris and Beriin- to continue her studies. She married Henry Blateh, an English man, in 1882. MT. B1ateh was kill ed in the summer of 1915 by coming in contact with a live wire blown down by storm in a roadway near the Long Island home of the suf- frage leader. Mrs. Blatch spent twenty years after her marriage in England, where she was a leader in suffrage and industrial reform move meHts, later ratBF ming to America to promote the cause of suffrage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
MAY GIVE HEARING
 ON PROHIBITION
Intimation Legislators Will Allow Citizens Chance to
 Voice Opinions.

Hartford, Jan 20.---The hope Is ex- pressed in any circles that when the governor presents his proclamation on the federal amendment to the house, as he is expected to do, that the body will resolve itself into a committee of the whole so that citi- zens in general may be heard upon the subject of whether Connecticut should ratify the amendment or not. It is quite likely that the matter may be set down as the order of the day for some other day this week, if the governor presents his message and, proclamation. Unless the house re- solves itself into such a committee there will be no opportunity for the public to be heard upon the matter. .
 The House will vote with a good majority to ratify the amendment, but the Senate will be the determining body. The "drys" have right along claimed no more than 10 votes. Last Thursday they took great heart be- cause of the manner in which the states ratified the amondment, and claimed that of the 35 senators they have the majority. Whatever may
 be the claim of the "drys' a certain
 number of the Senate members
 enough to defeat the ratification, have been committed in policy to opposaI
 to the amendment, and it is feared that in the hysteria of glee which the "drys' are spreading over their vic tory, those who have expressed u en- selves against the ratification may be | swept from their moorings and per- | suaded to vote against their convic- ions in the belief that 1t does not ! make any difference, anyway, how Connecticut votes, now that enough states have ratified.
 i The State Liquor Dealers associs- 1 ton has mailed cards to every mem | Der of the General Assembly asking
 them to vote against the amendment as an imposition upon the rights of
 the people, dangerous in principle and i of doubtful legality. Members are re-
 minded, too, that both party plat I'forms stood against ratification as an 1 infringement upon the rights of the 1 states, and declaring that the matter 1 of national prohibition is one for the
 people alone to pass upon.
 The Connecticut Citizen says if has
 been asked to tell who Is behind the 1 dry movement, but is not ready vet to
 announce, the information. It has aI-
 ways been understood that the Manu-
 factures' association, the IVonan's 'Christfan Temperance union, the
 Anti-Saloon league and the prohibit fionist party az an organization are Mctive in the movement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
WANT CITY TO PAY WORKERS PENSION
 WHILE UNABLE TO GET EMPL LOYMENT
Plea of Lavit at Meeting of Unemployed at Casino Saturday-Business Agent Arrested After Meeting For Test Case-Louise Bryant Gives Interesting Ac- count of Conditions in Russia.

Less than one half of the amount asked by the administration for the bond issue for city improvements would be necessary to give the un- of Bridgeport enough to feed themselves for their families for months" said Sam Lavit at tho meeting of the unemployed held in State Street Casino, last Saturday. "Why spend $75,000 for new sta- ton house when by feeding the pee. pie less crime will prevail in the city? Why spend .$5O,00O for a new garage for the Charities Department when by feeding the people, and allowing them to pay back this money when they get to work, they will not need charity? What good to improve our parks when we are out of work :? We can't eat grass or trees. Pay every person In the city who is out of work, at least $5 a week until the factories are ready to open and the city will have spent but $86O,00O and the peo- pie won't have to stoop to petty thievery to feed themselves, and they will not ask for charity"
 MT. Lavit also asked each person now working to contribute $1 per week toward a fund to help the un- employed
 The police as at the previous meet ing were present in large numbers, and forbad the sale of booklets which had been prepared to pay the ex- pense of the meeting. In order to make a test case, Mir. Lavit sold one after the meeting and was summoned to appear at court this morning.
 A first hand account of the Soviet party procedure in Russia, was given by Miss Louise Bryant. Miss Bryant is 0 slender wisp of Q girl who spent six months in that country which is torn with civil war. Her entire be- lief in the Bolshevik rule and her scorn of the political parties of this country constituted the major part of her address. In describing the pro- Cedure of q Soviet court, Miss Bryant stated: "No lawyers were present to represent the plaintiff or the defend ant, no lawyers were wanted, only justice was wanted" In the opinion
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
AUTO ACCIDENT
 CAUSE OF SUIT

Suit to recover $350 damages has been filed in the Common Pleas Court of Fairfield County by Jennie Wake lee of Bridgeport against c. W. Cope land of Stratford as the result of an automobile accident which occurred on November 6 last at the conre of North avenue and Main street wheE Ford jitney owned by plaintiff and operated by her agent, William Wakelee was struck by Mir. Copeland. The plaintiff alleges that damages in the amount of s150 was done to the car and that she suffered a loss of $40 8 week for two weeks while the jitney was being repaired. The de- claratien also alleges that the opera ton of the jitney was plaintiffs only support and that the accident was due to the caFelessness of the defend ant.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
WILLIAM H. FITCH.

The funeral of William H. Fitch wns held this morning at his late home, 47 Parallel street, at 9:30 and at St. Patrick's church at 10 o'clock. Rev. J. c. Lynch celebrated the solemn high requiem mass, as sisted by Rev. Joseph Plunket of sharon, and Rev. Edward Shaugh- nessey. A delegation from Court Pe- quonnock of the F. of A. attended the services. The bearers were W&liam Brosnan, John FAFrell, William Clark David HaggeFty, William Farrell and David Bibbins.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
SAGE TEA DANDY
 TO DARKEN HAIR
Ps Gfandm0ther's Recipe to Bring Back Color and
 LIStre to Hair.

You can turn gray, faded hair beau tifully dark Rnd lustrous almost over night if you'll get a bottle of "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com pound" at any drug store. Millions of bottles of this old famous Sage Tea Recipe, improved by the add4- ton of other ingredients. are sold an nually, says a wellknown druggist here because it darkens the hair so naturally and evenly that no one can tell it has been applied.
 Those whose hair is turning gray or becoming faded have q surprise awaiting them, because after one or two applications the gray hair van ishes and vour locks become luxuri- antly dark and beautiful.
 This is the age of youth. Gray haired, unattractive folks aren't wanted around, so get busy with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound tonight and you'll be delighted with your dark handsome hair and your youthful appearance within e few days -1o
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
TO SUPPORT STRIKES

Havana, Jan. 20-Labor delegates said to represent every union in this city decided at a meeting last night to support the demands made by the employees of the United Havana and WestGrn railways, whose strike, begun three days ago, is apparently no near CT settlement. General wage in- creaseB ranging between 16 and 20 per cent are asked by the strikers, according to letter sent to the seo- retary of agriculture, who is acting as mediator,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
F0DAY'S ANNIVERSARY.

The art of skating was invented by the Dutch, and was popular in Hoi- land centuries before it spread to England and France. The first blade-skates used in England were introduced from Holland about 1860, and are first mentioned in a diary bearing this date, Jan. 20, 1861. Prior to the use of skates by the Dutch, sort of skate made of the bones of animals was used by the northern peoples, dating back to prehistoric times. Several of these primitive bone-skates have been found in the Hlarshg fields near Lon don, and are preserved in the Brit ish Museum. Fhe period when skating as it is known now, eEiginat- ed in Holland, is not known to his torians.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
COMMONWEALTH GIFTS
 SERVICE STANDARDS

Boston, Mass, Jan. S0-Overseas service standards carried by the 901st regiment, field artillery, were today officially given over to the custodian ship of the commonwealth. They were formally accepted by Governor Coolidge at the State House and giv- en a place of honor in the Hall of Flags.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
FINED S7O0.

Alex Mann, proprietor of a coffee house at 439 Spruce street, was be- fore Judge Frank c. Wilder in city court charged with selling liquor without a license. and with maintain ing gambling house. He was found guilty on both charges and was fined $50 and costs for selling liquor, and $25 and costs for the gambling charge.
 His store was raided Saturday night by Sergeant MCGoEerR of the Second precinct, and two frequenters of the place, Frank Chernick, of Fairfield and John KaimaiR, of 5 Wiliiston street, were arrested at the same time. The frequenters were each fined S5 in court this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
FREDERICK E. GOETZ

The death of Frederick Goetz oc- cured Jan. IT at the Waterbury hos pftal two days after that of his wife. He was the manager of the Water bury branch of the F'risbie Pie Co.,, and was a former well known resident of this city. He is survived by his mother. Mrs. Anna Goetz of South port, one brother, Frank J.. who has recently returned from France and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Deiding and Mrs Emma Grouse. He was a mem Der of DOwda11 lodge. No. 40. K. of P. Funeral services will be held at the undertaking rooms of LAeberum and Heaphy tomorrow afternoon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
GEORGE A. MARRIOTT

George A Marriott died yesterday at his home 1081 Kossuth street, after 8 brief illness with pneumonia He was employed as foreman by the Sin ger Manufacturing Company and was a member of the Essex lodge of Ma sons in Elizabeth, N J. He is surviv- ed by his wife and several children
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
RICHARD M,KEON.

The funeral of Richard McKeon was held t1lts morning from ths late home, 46 Liberty street, at S:30, and at St. Augustine's church at o'clock. Music was by the church choir, The bearers were Paul Youngs, Gregory Dunn. Fred Mus2nte, Jack Willett, James Toomey ana John Curley.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20

British subjects at Singapore voted to make representations to the gov ernment to prohibit any German sub jeet to land, reside in or engage in trade in the Straits Settlement for ten years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
EDWARD 4. MGIId.

Edward A Ncqil1 of 5T4 Central avenue, died this morning at the Bridgeport hospital, after 8 weeks s illness with pneumonia at the age os 37 years. He is survived by his wife Amelia. Services will be held at the funeral home of August G Baker.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-20
MARY RATZENBERGER.

The funeral of Mary Ratzen berger was held from the late home. 55 Hansen avenue. this morning. at 8:30, and at St. Stephens R. c. church. at o'clock, Relatives of the deceas- ed acted as bearers and intefment was in St. MLchaeFs cemetery.