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Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
HEADQUARTERS OF OPIUM DEN ARE
 CAUGHT IN RAID

Bridgeport police and q number of federal agents descended on house at l0a state street early thls merRing and arrested the proprietor and four freduenters of an alleged opium den which was located fiji the third floor of the building. The men who were arrested are Joe Deu, alleged pfoprie- tor, and Jim Kong. Joe wah. Joe Hung and Low Hung, alleged frs- quenters.
 The five men were arrasgned in the city court this morning. and the cases were continued until tomorrow. Bonds have been fixed at $20o.
 Warrants for the arrest of tho Chi nese were issued today by United States Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery, and the men will probably be arraign- ed before the commissioner tomor- row. A quantity of opium. and a lay out including pipes were seized by the raiding party.
 The Chinamen will be charged with having opium in their possession, when they are taken before the com missioner. This is & crime punisha- ole by g fine of s5,0o0 Of five years in 1ail or both
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
AMERICAN KY. EXPRESS COMPANY IS CRIPPLED
 BY ACTIONS OF HELP
Men Defy Leaders and
 Gov. Smith in Their Demand For Higher Wages and Shorter Hours - Terminals Choked With Freight.

New York, Oct. 13 - New York's latest strike-that of II, 900 members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. cbauffeurs and helpers tied up the principal railroad ter mtnals of the greater city today.
 In opposition to the efforts of their leaders and notwithstanding an ap- peal from Governor smith for a post ponement until word could be receiv- ed from the railroad administration relative to demands for higher wages, the men quit work soon after midnight. The chief organization af- fected is the American Railway Ex- press Company, with its 5000 em- ployes here.
 The strikers demands include a fiat increase of s25 a month, an eight hour day and a weeks vacation every year.
 The Grand Central and Pennsylva- mia stations were piled high with un- delivered express pacgakes early to- day, while the various depots of the American Railway Express Company were congegted.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
DIRECTOR HINES SAYS NONSENSE ID DEAL
 WITH UNION REBELS
Will Consider No Griev- ance of Employees While Men Remain on Strike - Emphasizes the Serious Situation Being Created.

Washington Oct. 1S-Strikes of railway employees such as that in the Altoona Pa, yards of the Penn syIvania railroad, were declared to- day by Director General Hines as creating the basis for the argument that it is nonsense to deal with la bor organizations because they will not obey their own rulers and there fore make the orderly handling of business impossible"
 The statement by the director gen eraI was made in a letter to B. M. Jewell. Acting President of the Rail- way Employees of the Am ican Fed eration of Labor in regard to the Al toona strike. MT. Hines reitera ted that the railroad administration S policy was that no grievance of rail road employees could be considered while the workers involved remain ed on strike.
 Emphasizing the seriousness of ev- cry stoppage of work at the present time when "the railroad administra- ton is straining every nerve to serve the people of this country and the people of Europe,'' MT. Hines re- quested that his warning message be transmitted to the strikers whose un- authorized strike, he declared, was inturing the cause of organized la bor, as well as the general public.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
INTENSE RECRUIIING GOING ON IN GERMANY
 FOR RUSSIAN ARMY
SUSPECT SCHEME
 OF CONQUEST Recruits for New Army Con tinually on Way to Battle Front Wearing Field
 Gray.

A dispatch to the Manchester Guardian from Berlin reports that the Russio-G German intrigue Is of very long standing, an eastern ad- venture having been fin the minds Of military reactionaries in Berlin since the beginning of the year. It would be remembered the despatch states, that the far reaching possibility of such a measure almost tempted inde- pendent action on the part of German armies in the east at the critical mo ment of the ratification of the peace treaty in the national assembly at Weimar.
 For months, the correspondent states, intense recruiting for the army in the Baltic has been going on in Germany. not only for the so-called iron division" and other German de- tachments but also for nominally Russian forces. Recruits largely from Germany aRe continually passing through by railway. Many of these wear Russian uniforms, but most of them are in the German field gray with Russian shoulder straps and cockades
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
GOVT. ACTION CAUSES CLAMOR
 OF PROTEST

Tokio, Tuesday, Oct 7-(By A. P.) A clamor of protest has broken out in Japanese labor circles against the alleged interference by the govern ment with the selection of the repre- sentative from the ranks of labor to go with the other Japanese delegates to the international labor congress at Washington, sailing on the Fushumi Maru on Oct. g. The labor interests contend that the convention held for the selection of the labor delegates was packed and dominated by the capitalistic interests. and that thus the voice of Japanese labor will not be heard at Washington.
 In the present labor agitation mass meetings have been held demanding the eight hour day and the abolish ment of night work, the gatherings being advised by minors, by women workers with their babies on their backs and by girl workers.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
HALF CENTURY
 CLUB ASSISTS
 IN DEDICATION

A delegation Of the Half Century club of this city went to Hartford yesterday morning to participate In the dedication Of the new club house of the Hartford Half Century club, The leoal delegation wes entertained by the Hartford club et breahfast and after the dedication ceremonies the Bridgeport delegation went to New Haven where they attended meeting of the New Haven Half Century club.
 The delegation was headed by Leonard Sandstrom, the popular pres ident of the club, who has been for the past 3S years connected with the firm of Coulter & Mckenzie.
 The club will hold their quarterly meeting next Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the Magma Charta hall on Fairfield avenue. and after the busi- ness meeting the members will fn- dulge in one of their famous social sessions.
 Tho membership of the club Is linn tied to men who have lived for more than half 6 century and John H. Nordstrom is the secretary.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
CAPTAIN SMITH CLAIMS TO HAVE
 BEATEN PARS0N
Figures Show Flight Con sumed 24 Hours and 30
 Minutes to Coast.

Mineola. Oct. 13.---According to the record In Captain Smiths log book he has beaten Lieut.. Maynard in the trans-continental race. Capt. Smiths figures show that he flew from San Francisco to Mineola in 24 hours, 30 minutes flying time as against Lieut.. Maynard's A hours, 59 minutes and 48 1-2 seconds from Mineola to San Francisco. Captain Smiths claim to be victor will have to be officially yer flied before a decision is made.
 Expressing confidence in his ability to beat Lieut.. Maynard's time to the Pacific Coast in the transcontinental air race, Lieut.. L. V. Beau. Jr., land ed at Cleveland from Buffalo at $40 8. m. and left for Bryan. Ohio, at 10. 2a:25. Lieutenant Beau claims he was seven minutes ahead of Lieut.. Maynard's flying time tu Cleveland.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
DOCK WORKERS AWAIT WORD
 TO QUIT JOB

The strike of the losgshOremen in New York has not affected business along the waterfront in this city to- day. IL was learned. however, an or der may be received here any minute which would cause the cessation of all work aiong the docks.
 Tho steamer City of Taunton did not ssli for New rorh today but ao- nordlng to information received at the dock her failure to make the trip was on account of the holiday. II was also sald unofficial word had reached here that the men on the New York docks of the Bridgeport i,ine had refused to hesndle any more freight while the strike was on.
 If this statement Is confirmed 1t is believed that no more freight will be accepted at this end of the line until the strike is settled. The members If the Masters and Pilots Associa- kon also believe they will receive or ders during the day to stop work and Sthat the strike would spread all along t.:o coast.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
Presidents
 Condition
 Unchanged
Latest Bulletin Says Vii sons Organs Are F'unc-
 tioning Normally.
MANY BILLS
 TO BE SIGNED

Washington, Oct. 13-President Wilson's condition remains much the same as for the last several days and his organs are functioning normally said a bulletin issued today by his physicians.
 The bulletin follows:
 White House, October 13. 1919. 12:15 D. m.
 "The Presidents condition remains much the same as for the past sev- eral days. His temperature, with the exception of one day, pulse and respiration rate, heart and action and blood pressure are normal and have been so since the outset of his illness His kidneys are functioning normal ly.
 "(Stgned)
 "GRAYSON.
 "RUFFIN,
 "STITT."
 There Is no reason why legislation now ready for the Presidents action should not be placed before him, Secretary Tumulty said, but deci- sision as to this rests with Rear Ad- miral GTayson, his personal physician. Bills now ready for executive action include the prohibition amendment measure and the amendments to the food control act punishing profteer- ing and hoarding.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
Prisoner Puts ''Cap''
 In A Cell
Kindhearted Policeman Brought Williams a
 Coat.
FIND NO TRACE
 OF FUGITIVE YET

Frank Williams and Andrew J. seery, of Bridgeport. accused of blow ing a safe at the Howard and Barber company's store in Derby, last Au- gust, were scheduled to appear for trial in the City court in that place today. Seery, who had been released under $1,5C0 bonds, was located by the police yesterday. Williams was taken from the New Haven county jail and lodged at the Derby police headquar- ters.
 About 3 o'clock this morning Officer R-ordan dropped in at headquarters, and went to the cell room to see the prisoner. Williams was there, but he was cold.
 The kind-hearted Riordan, not wishing to let a man freeze to death right In police headquarters, hastened to get a coat. He returned to the cell with the garment, unlocked the door and handed 1t to Williams. As he did so Williams bounded out Of his apartment" grabbed his bene- factor and threw him into an empty cell. Slamming the door he walked out, taking the coat with him.
 The success of this piece of strat- egy put the officer in a tight place. There he was locked in a cell and no one in the building. There was only one thing to do. Pulling out his re- volver he fired a sa1vo of shots. This alarm brought half a dozen men run. ming from a hotel directIiy across the street, and they released the enraged officer
 Although there was only one pris- oner on hand this morning, the court went right ahead with the trial. Seery was examined for the part he played In the crime and the case was continued under $5,000 bonds At noon today the police had discovered no trace of the missing Williams.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
Assumes
 Aspect Of
 Revolution
Strikes of Brest Arsenal Employees Increase in
 Gravity.
ACTION OF MEN ENDANGERs SECURITY

Brest, Oct 13.---The situation here created by the strikes of the arsenal employees, which increased in gravity yesterday and took a decided revolu- uonary turn, remained serious today. A strong force of troops, however, was guarding all the gates of the ar senal this morning, enabling the non strikers among the workers to enter the works In larger numbers.
 During Sunday there were frequent collisions between the strikers and the force of police and troops. Columns of strikers marched about singing revolutionary songs and engaging in stone throwing at the police and the cavalry.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
Soft Coal Miners
 May Work Out
 Amicable Solution

Washington. Oot. 13.---OfIcials hope the miners and operators will work ont an amicable solution, and press reports from Philadelphia that 1t was probable the negotiations would be renewed were read with intereAt,
 There was no indication that the administration had determined upon a line of action should it find 1t nee essary to take hand. 1t was agreed however, that a strike of the coal miners would have such c far reach Ing effect that action by the govern ment to prevent 1t was absolutely necessary.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
HIOMEN POLICE
 OFFICERS MAKE
 GOOD IN LONDON
Police Department Will Re tain 100 Women As
 Regulars.

London, Sept 6-(Correspond- ence of the Associated Press)-After ten months of trial the higher au- thorities of the Metropolitan police have decided that women police of ficers have made good. and the 100 now on duty will be retained They must be of good education, possess thetic nature willing to work seven hours day for s10 week and be ready at all times for duty.
 The force was recruited from the patrol workers of the National Union of Women Workers employed by the commissioner in 1916 to aid in the protection of the city. They did excellent work.
 The cessation of hostilities, brought thousands of young officers from the fighting front to London, and the fear that an orgie of dissipation might follow the rigors of life in the trenches induced the police to re- tain 100 picked women for duty in the night life sections.
 Their work was preventive in a large measure, particular attention being devoted to young girls who might be attracted to such places So well did they carry out the plan that their permanent worth has now been recognized.
 These police women may be seen any night in the West End. covering regular beats near the theatres and hotels in pairs, dressed in navy blue, with q business-like cap and reguIa- ton whistle, they work under the d. rection of a woman chief whose headquarters are in Scotland yard. If a woman is accosted by some man who does not know her she can cause his arrest by appealing to the woman officer. and 1t frequently hap pens arrests are made without com plaint.
 All women applicants for the force are trained for eight weeks in the regular duties of a policeman, but they are not sworn in as constables, and they are only liable for such duty as the commissioner may direct.
 ''All our women are most carefully chosen" said their chief, Mrs. Stan ley. but We have no place for the 'prude or the prowP.'
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
COOL WEATHER AIDING WILSON'S
 RECOVERY
Physicians Insist However on President Taking
 Long Rest.

Washington, Oct. 13-Coo1 wealth CT Is aiding President Wilson's recov- cry, 1t was said early today at the White House, a decided drop in tenn perature last night following a day of almost continuous rain having re- suited in another restful night. The presidents physicians are insistent, however. that danger of 8 setback in his condition Ian be averted by com plete rest for an indefinite period.
 For several days the bulletins on MT. Wilson's condition issued twice daily by Rear Admiral Grayson, his personal physician, have noted slight improvement or mo change" Prior to the morning bulletin today there was no indication that more detail ed statement was contemplated
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
THE TIGER" WILL
 QUIT CABINET AFTER ELECTIONS
Clemenceau Refuses To Be Party To Onslaughts
 Against Him.

Paris. Oct. 13-Premier Georges Clemenceau has declared to a number of deputies that he has determined to leave the cabinet after the coming elections.
 The premier. speaking on the con- troversy which has arisen over the governments plan to hold elections for the Chamber of Deputies In adr vance of those for the senate, is quot ed aa Haying he knew freHh unsiaughta were being planned against him with the object of bringing on a debate as to the cabinets general policy. M. Clemenceau said such a debate would be useless and that he would refuse to be made a party to 1t, adding he would enter in to no suggestions as to the future policy of the cabinet whilh would necessarily go out of office with him.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
CONVENTION OF A. O. U. w. WILL
 BE OCT. 15-16

The state convention of the Ancient Order of United Workmen will be held at New Haven on Oct IS and 1e. and a large delegation from this city will be present On the evening of the 14 there will be a class initia tion of about 40 candidates from the diff ferent lodges of the state.
 The project of increasing the in- surance from $S,o00 to s5,0o0 will. be one of the main business of the con- vention outside of electing state of ncers for the coming year.
 Supervisor D. ". Delaney of the Sixth district is working hard to in-' craaas tha naAzabaEshtn of the order
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
COL. HOUSE TO REMAIN SECLUDED
 UNTIL WELL

New York. Oct. 13-Suffering from an attack of gall stone, complicated by cold, Colonel Edward M. House, confidential adviser to President Will son and member of the American peace delegation, who arrived here yesterday from France, remained in secIusion a this home today. He hoped by a weeks rest, to regain his health sufficiently to be able to go to Washington.
 In brief interview with newspaper men before he went to his home, Colonel House was asked to comment on reports that he planned to sever his connection with diplomatic affairs He replied:
 That all depends upon my health, I intend to serve as long as I, am physically ab1e.''
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
CREDITORS WILL
 ASK COURT TO
 RULE ON CLAIMS

The affairs of the Middlesex Chem lcal Co, Chester corporation which went into the hands of a receiver just after this country entered the war. will be discussed before Judge Webb in the Superior court tomorrow when various creditors win ask the court Co rule regarding their claims, it waa stated at the time of the receivershtp that the company intended Co man ufaeture picrie acid for war purposes but financial difficulties upset this plan.
 The plant has already been sold by order of court and Judge Webb will be asked tomorrow to issue an order for the distribution of the cash bal ance now in the hands of the re- ceiver. The account of the receiver will also be presented for the ap- proval of the court.
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Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
HOLLANDS QUEEN
 WIRES SYMPATHY

Washington, Oct. 13-J. T. Cream CT, the Netherlands Minister to tho United States who Is at Manchester. Mass. sent the following message to the White House today:
 Her Majesty. The Queen of ths Netherlands has instructed mo to convey to the President of the United States her profound sympathy with his illness and the expression of her heartfelt wishes for 8 speedy and complete recovery"
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
SOLDIER KILLED
 AND SIX HURT

Washington, Oct. 13-Prfvate Ed ward Southers, driver of an army mo- tor truck. was killed and six other persons were seriously injured today n a collision between a street car and truck near Walter Reed Military Hos- pitaI. All the injured were passeng- CTS on the car. The truck was over turned and the front of the street car Or eT
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17
MOTHER LOCATES DAUGHTER.

Marguerite Lupo. the 14-year-old daughter of Maria Lupo, 37 Green street, who disappeared from her home in this city some time ago after collecting $7 belonging to her mother. was brought back to Bridgeport yes terday afternoon by her parent. The girl has been working in a factory in New York City during the past three
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17

Washington, Oct. 13-The railroad administration was notified today that the striking railroad shopnen at Altoona. Pa, would return to work at 2 D. m. today. The strike was local and unauth orized by the union.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-17

In fight between British and French soldiers in q French restau- rant. the poilus called in German uE3aonAD to AA2z thAnn-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-27

The Rulgarians are hopeful he may be able to bring the t,vo countries into closer commercial relationship. There is an immense accumulation of tobac- co and altar of roses which the gov ernment is anxious to dispose of. There has been SC little demand for altar of roses, due to the war, that a number of peasants have turned their ros gardens into vegetable farms.
 The stores of Sofia gradually are filling un. Goods are Altering through from Italy, France and Greece. The low rate of exchange. however. has placed heavy burdens on the local merchants The Bulgarian franc, which at par is worth 20 cents, is now equivalent to only cents. The Amer ican dollar and the Greek drachma (tranc) are the only moneys that sell at their face value.
 Until. peace is signed by all the Balkan states, the French and Italian armies may continue to occupy Bull garia. The Greeks are massed in large numbers in Macedonia and along the Bulgarian frontier The italians, by their moderation and de- pertinent have won the favor of the Bulgarians, but the French are ex- tremely unpopular. The French army has a large force of colored and other colonial troops here. The Bulgarians complain of frequent attacks on wo- men and other disorders by these col ored soldiers
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-27
ONE CENT LETTERS

. For a long time efforts have been . made 10 secure changes in postal . rates. There are those who have ad- yAocated the one cent rate for first seslass mail but there are more who Have maintained that this rate should -@e applied 10 letters for local deliv- 1ry. In this connection it is interest Shg 10 note that Postmaster General ~Purieson has made a recommendation 70 congress that this change should be put into effect.
 - Coming at this time when the presi- edenual campaign is soon to be opened it has all the indications of a move that is intended to have it's effects thereon but whether it is or not there gan be no question but what 1t will make its appeal. Though Mr. Burle- son cannot see where the department would be able to meet expenses from such rate even when applied to the local letters he takes the position that it is not the business of the depart ment to make a profit but to rende, service to the people. a fact which there had been reason to believe had been completely overlooked for a mum. ueT or lehrb.
 Service is unquestionably what tho country is looking for from the post. pffice department. The people main. tain it and they have the right to ex. beet it 10 be run in their interests sun service docs not always mear low rates and 1t does not necessaril, mean that because a lower rate is ad Tocated that the postal service is go ing to be improved. There are man, ways in which attention could b, given to providing improved posta service. such service as there is req son to expect, from the existing pos tai rates and it would be highly grat flying if the postmaster general hal seen the necessity of moving in thos directions.
 Nevertheless MT. Burleson indicate that his attention is now turned to tn rendering of service instead of malx Ing a profit and for that improvement the country has reason to be pleased