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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
POLITICAL SALARIES IN BAVARIA

Munich, Feb. 8-Much speculation has been caused by the question of what the revolutionary ministry" Is costing the state of Bavaria, especial ly in comparison with the former ministry. There are eight ministers in the cabinet today, and each draws S4,500, making a total of $36, ,000. To this must be added the pensions of the seven ministers who were remov- ed, also $4,500 each making a grand total of $62,500.
 The salaries today are considerably more modest than those paid the old cabinet which, with pensions totalled $S4250. The new state of affairs is therefore, so far as the cabinet is concerned, nearly $2O,000 cheaper. This may be almost capitalized, how ever, by the expected expenditure of $15,G00 annually for the new minis try Tor social affairs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

though there are some dainty models of sheer batiste, trimmed with pleat- ed frills of fine val.
 A new tub blouse is of white ba- t!ste, with lace forming a little vest and edging a deep, though narrow, collar. Pin-tucks add their bit as a trimming feature This blouse has the fronts gathered at a shoulder seam that droops well forward - a present-moment feature. The cross- bar dimity blouse with its checked gingham collar and cuffs Is very crisp and smart, and the high eton collar, and little cravat-bow are smartest of au
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
BARON MAKING
 TELL CONFERENCE JAPAN'S POSITION
Describes Germany's Elf forts to Get Into Far
 East.

Paris Friday, Feb. 7-(By the As- sociated Press) Baron Makino, senior Japanese delegate to the Peace Conference, made public today a statement as to Japans position at the conference. After outlining the main 1acts in the history of the past 20 years since the Chino-Japanese war, describing Germany's efferts to es- tahlish herself in the Far East and giving in some detail the claims of Japan to Pacific Island groups locat- ed north of the equator, thes tate- ment says:
 Germany sought to stir up ill-will in the Far East after the penetration or Manchurta by the Japanese rail- way under the right granted by the Portsmouth treaty. She also made the most of the more or less serious mistakes made by both Japan and China in the course of their diplo- matic and commercial relations"
 After outlining the successive sur- render by Japan in the interests of peace after the Chinese war and the Waiving of all money indemnity fol- lowing the war with Russia, the statement comes up to the taking of l Tsing-Tao from Germany after Ger many had refused to accept the ulti- natum of August 1914, under which Japan demanded that Germany va cate Tsing-Tao.
 Japan is now pledged to return to China this harbor and port built with German money, together with the ter rltory of K1ao-Chau, which China will receive eight years sooner than they could possibly have secured it." the statement continues. Otherwise the treaty of 1915, under which this re- storation is to be made, containing no secret clauses and agreement en- tered into September, 1918, regarding further Chino Japanese co-operation in Shantung contain no stipulation which is more or less just and - ly helpful settlement of outstanding questions.
 These documents, with all their clauses, have been laid before the powers, including America. Japan does not seek more than a fair divi- sion in this work of development. We realize that a great change has taken place in the dealings between the na- tions to be represented in the League of Nations. If that league is to he Of any value it's rules must prohibit selfish aggression, exploitation and discrimination. We seek no territory in China and ask only for friendly CO., operation and the maintenance of peaceful relations"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
COMMITTEE
 CEASES TO EXIST AS
 FUEL CONTROL BODY

The Anthracite Committee of the United States Fuel Administration, which has had direct control over dis tribution of anthracite since it's ap- pointment last March, has gone out of existence. This is in accord with the general order of Dr. H. A. Gar field, Fuel Administrator relinquish- ing, as of February 1, all price and other control over coal and coke.
 As it's final act, the Anthracite Com mittee issued an order freeing the anthracite industry from any and all restrictions and once again permitting each and every operator to sell and ship anthracite of all sizes--including nut and stove which until now have been under restrictions-whereve wanted. This means that every oper ator is again his own boss
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
VIlRDUN.

Verdun, battered into ruins by ter rife bombardments and devastated by fires, has had a long and Illus trIous history. Its civilian population scattered far and wide, will celebrate today the fete of the towns patron, St. Paul Of Verdun, seventh century bishop who had his seat in the ancient city.
 Verdun was the Verodunum of the ancient Romans, and it was a camp for the legions of Julius Caesar. It was acquired by the Franks in the sixth century, and by the treaty of 843 1t formed part of the dominions of Lothaire. In the tenth century Verdun was definitely conquered by Germany, incorporated in the empire and placed under the temporal au- thortty of the bishops. In 1853 Henry II, of France took possession of Yer dun and the surrounding country, and it was formally ceded to France in 164S. During the French revolu- Iution Verdun opened its gates to the Prussians, the commandant, Gen. Beaurepaire, having committed sui eide before its surrender. Fourteen girls of Verdun greeted the King of Prussia with exclamation, strewing flowers in his path, and these mis- guided females were arrested by or der of the revolutionary committee, or government, in Paris, tried, con- victed and executed. Verdun again fell before the Germans during the Franco-Prussian war, when, after g brave defence, the garrison of 4,00C surrender d. It was the last place held by the Germans, and was not evacuated by the Teuton troops unti the autumn of 1873. When the Ge. mans again attacked Verdun in 194s
 France declared, '"They shall no pass,'' and they did not.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH OF
 ENGIAND'S BLOODY MARY. .,

Today marks the 4OSrd anniver- sary of the birth of Queen Mary of England, but the day will not be celebrated by the British people. ''The Bloody Mary was the first queen really to reign over England, her predecessor, Queen Jane, having been ruler in name only for ten days.
 Mary was the daughter of Henry VIII, and the first of his haIf-dozen spouses, Catherine of Aragon. She was only two years old when she was affianced to the dauhpin, son of Francis I. of France. At five, the French alliance having been broken off, she was promised to her cousin the young Emperor Charles V. when she was ten the matrimonial plans underwent another change, and she was proposed as the bride of Francis l., father of her first fiance. This proposed alliance, however, was broken off, and the French kings second son, Henry, was then sug- gested as a. husband for the Prin- cess.
 When Mary was thirty her father died and was succeeded on the throne by her half-brother, Edward VI, the son of Henry and Jane Sey- mour. Edward tried to force Mary t0 abandon Catholicism, but failed in the effort. When Edward died in 1858, he bequeathed the crown to Lady Jane Grey, the young wife of Lord Gutlford Dudley, and a daugh- ter of the Duke of Suffolk. Jane vas proclaimed the queen, but after a reign of ten days she retired, and Mary ascended the throne, and was royalty received by the populace.
 In the beginning of her reign she manifested the spirit of clemency, and fully meant to spare the life of Jane. W'yatt's instruction caused her to exercise the feminine prerog- ative ot changing her mind, and Jane and her husband lost their heads.
 Although 80 often betrothed, Mary had no husband, and she had scarce ly seated herself on the throne when she decided to marry Philip of Spain, although he was eleven years her junior This matrimonial project vas worry unpopular. and caused an other rebellion, which the Queens forces quickly suppressed. She then commenced a cruel prosecution of the Protestants, which earned for her the title of "the 1loody Mary" When she died, after a reign of five years the event was hailed with joy by the populace. Mary's haf-sister, Eliza- beth, Good Queen Bess," who hao been confined in the Tower during Mary's reign. then ascended the throne, which she occupied for forty Eve eventful years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
AMERICANS IN VERDUN.

Verdun, France, Jan. S-Scores of American tourists have visited Yer dun recently, most of them spending part of day looking over the ruins of the "city that was,' and passing on to some other nearby town for the night. Many of these sight-seers have been individuals and delegations who came over in some connection with President Wilson's trip.
 Several thousand French soldiers and 8 handful of American troops are quartered in the shell-shattered city. No civilians have come back as the tremendous task of rehabilitation has not begun. Every Sunday morning the bells of the cathedral are rung but no services have yet been held within it's bare walls. The bell tower one of the few parts of the church ghich have not been shot away by German shells
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
STOCK MARKET

New York, Feb. S.---Reversals oS one to four points in Marine pre- ferred, Atlantic Gulf and Canadian Pacific, and gains of one to 1 1-2 points in General Motors, Hide and Leather preferred, Pacific Mail, Sum- matra Tobacco and Tobacco Products testified to the conflicting cone of the stock market in the first half hour of today's session. Some of the more prominent issues, particularly United States Steel and other equipments. opened without material change. but reacted when shippings developed marked weakness. The bond list also inclined to lower levels
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
ST. PETERSBURG.

St. Petersburg, the modern capital of Russia, now known as Petrograd was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, who died 194 years ago today. Peter first built a small hut for him. self and a few wooden novels The majority of nobles, however, prefer red that Moscow should remain the seat of government, but Peter was determined to build new capital, ard in 1711 he laid, with his own hands, the foundation Of his palace which was built of brick. Peter was ali extraordinary character and Rus sia s rise to great power was en- tirely due to his genius.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
NOT FULLY DISCHARGED.

London, Feb. (via MontreaD- The soldiers now being released from the British army under the demobi- lization plan are not being finally dis charged, the process of discharge not being completed until after the peace is signed. All the men let go at present are being furnished with a letter of thanks from the army coun- ell for the services they have render ed. Upon their final discharge all the officers and men who served will be given individually an illuminated certificate of service in addition to their service and war medals.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
DEATH OF PRIVATE BENNETT

Mrs, W. Howard Ayrault, now of South Norwalk but formerly of this city, received letter last week de- scribing the death in action of her nephew, Private Edward Bennett. The letter was written by Corporal Charles Farley. Corporal Farley writes that he died in the Verdun sector and as they were going over the top he heard a piercing cry and turned around lust in time to see young Bennett fall.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
TO LOAN BELGIUM s5O,OOO, 900.

New York, Feb. S-Arrangements have been concluded for a loan of s5O,000, 900 to Belgium by an Ameri- can syndicate including J. P. Morgan and company. 1t was learned here to- day. No announcement was made as to the rate of interest. but it was re- ported to be seven per cent. Leading banks in Belgium will draw bills which will be accepted by the fnan- cial interests participating in the loan and the proceeds will be used to pur- chase American cotton, leather and other raw materials needed for recon structing Belgium.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
MORAN REACHES HOME

Jimmy Moran arrived home from France yesterday after a year of ser vice in the Red Cross. James for merly resided at 28 Liberty street,
 Moran came home yesterday on the transport Espan and the other Bridge port Boys beside him were Joseph Coleman, Jerry Supplies, Johnny Councilman and Allen Locke. Jimmy was in many tight places but managed to pull through without wound
 Moran enlisted in the Red Cross as an ambulance driver the first part of 1918 and received his passport soon after, He has been over in France since.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
FIRST sNOWsTORM.

The first real snowstor1n of the sea- son will hit Bridgeport about Sunday, according to Weather Observer Jen- n1ngs. It was expected that the cold wave from Prince Albert would hit here about week ago but 1t took a southern course instead of southeast. During the next A hours, fair weather is predicted
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
LETTER FROM HARRISON

Frederick W. Harrison well known as an amateur entertainer who Is at the present time overseas with the Y. M. c. A. writes that digging pop- ular small cars out of the mud is one of the favorite pastimes in France. MT. Harrison worked for the Tray. elers Insurance company before leav- ing for France and is well known in Masonic Circles in this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
ON WESTERN TRIP.

Walter Nirdlinger of Nirdlingers Women's Style Store, 917 Main street. has left for two weeks trip eubrac- ing a number of western states and while away will visit Detroit. Cleve- land, Toltdo and Fort Wayne.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

John A. Rickert, chairman of the Aaance committee of Chicago, told the Senate Education Committee that if the cost of living fell off 50 per cent.s in Chicago labor leaders would MGht against a reduction in wages.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Director of Railroads Hines was formally named defendant in all suits and cases against the Railroad Ad- ministration.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
CELEBRATED BIRTHDAY.

J. J. Meyers. the we'll known Fair field avenue barber, celebrated his ffty-second birthday yesterday with his family and friends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
Ue D D Read co
 Esfob/Isheo 1857
The store closes daily at 6 o'clock
A New Apartment for Blankets and Comfortables

In the the third floor formerly occupied by the will be found the Blankets Comoab lighted Beautiful Comfortae filled with covered with silk shmmerng in atine with quilted borders all shades imaginable,
 past blue deep bu
 past pink to old
 angoldc olor. lilac ndred
 pure of pleasing colorng.
 Nursery Blankets patterns to enioy
 Steamer Travelling Bags many qualities different weights some of them lined with rubber weather proof. S sinved
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Senate by a vote of s7 to a2 went en record as not in favor of Senator Johnson's resolution of withdrawing American troops from France.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Railroad brotherhoods' representa- tves urged Federal ownership of the roads before the Senate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Bank of France reported gold hold ings gained 3,240,0O0 francs. Silver dropped 65S,00O francs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Fifteen million pounds of food will be shipped by the United States to American forces on the Rhine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Warrants were issued by British authorities for the arrest of leaders in the recent strike in Belfast.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
Pictures and Furniture

Adjoining blanket comfortable the Gallery installed and with it libraries Odd Chairs appearance comfortable acter and sother of inte
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Cuban capitalists formed 1000, 900 corporation to establish steamship line between Cuba and Mexico,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-11

will lose in the reapportionment- of
state representation in The national con
vcnton. The net result will be Il re-
duetion of seven in the number of dele
gates to vote. the total being 9S4 in
as follows:
New York gains one, making the
states total i'll next year S convention
IS; North Carolina gains one, making
%; Alabama loses two, making IL Ar
kansas loses two, making Is; Massa
chusetts loses one, making 80; Tennes-
see loses one. making %, and Texas
loses three, making %
The committee formally confirmed the
election Of Frederick S. Peek of Proyi
dence as national committeeman from
Rhode Island.
Miss Mary Garrett HAY. chairman OF
the executive committee of the WON
en- : division of the National commit
| tee, held the proxy of Committeeman
| Sweet Of Maine 1T the meeting of th'
| Republican national committee. An
| nGunecmcnt was made of the member
| ship Of various committees The Ney
England members are: Politics an'
platforms. w. Murray Crane, Massaehu
eetts
| Advisory Couleeil Committee W
| Murray Crane. Massachusetts
| Executive Committee-Johu 7. King
/ Connecticut
C0mmittee on 0reanizatien-E Fred "
Estabrook, New Hampshire; Earl
kinsley. Vermont.
Committee on publicity, Frederick 5
Peck. Rhode Island. =
| Fmancf. W. Murray Crane. Massa
,chlisettS;. +. W Estabrook, New tIamp
shire: John T. King, Connecticut; A
H. Sweet, Maine
| Convention committee, Earl s. Kins
ley, Vermont
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-11

Jump from Bed
in Morning and
Drink Hot Water
Tells why everyone should drink
hot water each morning
before breakfast.

To see the healthy bloom in
your face, to see your skin get clearer
and clearer. toswake up without a head
ache. backache, coated tongue or nasty
breath, in fact to feel your best. day in
and day out, just try inside bathing every
morning for one week
Before breakfast each day, drink a
glass of real hot water with a teaspoon
full of limestone phosphate in it as "a
harmless means of washing from the
stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels the
previous days indi9estible waste, sour
bile and teNins; thusscleansing, sweeten.
ing and purifyingsthe entire alimentary
canal before putting more food into the
stomach The action of hot water and
limestone phosphate on an empty stom,
ach is wonderfully invigorating. 1t cleans
out all the sour lamentations, gases and
acidity and gives one 4 splendid appetite
for breakfast.
A quarter pound of limestone phos.
phate will cost very little at the drug
store but is sufficient to demonstrate
that those who are subject to consti
patton, bilious attacks acid stomach
rheumatic twinges or whose skin is. sal
| low or pallid, that one week of i4sIa
Fbathn1g will have them looking am
| feeling better every way.-Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-11
WINDHAM.

Mr., and Mrs. Warren Rhoades aSe
spending the winter in Florida.
Mason L. Smith, who works as 4
carpenter in Connecticut, has been at
his home in West Windham a few days.
The Center school opened Monday
with q small attendance, due to con
tinued quarantine for whoopmg cough.
4 new platform has been buih in
front of the church. Harold Eddy,
who has been doing carpenter worl, in
town several weeks. did the work
Owing 70 the prevalence of whooping
cough among the children OF the center
Sunday school will omit holding Christ
mas exercises and Christmas tree this
year.
Misses Constance and Grace Upham
left Thursday for Springfield tEt.,, and
after a few weeks there they expect to
visit in Saxtons River, Athol and Bos-
ton, going in the spring to East North.
field, Mass.
Harold Messer, who formerly lived
at Gs l.. buttons spent the deer sea
son al Everett Hamilton 5, securing a
large buck. Mr.. Mcsser recently has
been on the motor cycle police force
Tin Springfield, Mass.
Successful deer hunters not reported
last week include Frank Lambert, For
est .Jenison. B. T.. Gleason, Louis Dn-
fresno. Stephen Morgan. Leonard, Ed
win and Robert Stowell. George but
ton. II. l.. Chapman, Leslie Madison
| Frank Wyman, George Hamilton, Ma
SON Smith, Rev B. II. Curtis. Franb
Smith. Or. r.. NJ Knight of Below,
| Falls, Harry Sparks Of South, LONDON
| derry. ,a.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-11
How to Be Rid of
Dangerous Dandruff

If you have dandruf you must get
rid of IL quick-it's positively danger
Gus and will surely ruin your, hair IL
you don't.
DandrufTy heads mean faded, brittle,
gray, scraggly hair that will not grow
then you are bald and nothing can help
you.
The only sure way to abolish dandruff
for good is TO destroy the germ that
causes it, To do this quickly, surely,
and safely and at little expense, there
is Lothing SO effective as Partisan sage
which You can get from Wilfred +
Root and good druggists everywhere. II
is guaranteed to Danish dandruff, stop
itching scalp and falling hair, and pro.
mote new growth, or the cost, small
as it is, will be refunded.
Partisan sage is scientific prepare.
ton that supplies all hair needs-ar
antiseptic liquid, neither sticky mol
greasy, easy to apply, and delicately
perfamed.-Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-11
CHICAGO CHOSEN
FOR CONVENTION
Republican National Con-
ventiOn Will Be Opened
Tuesday, June s
iV h. e ~ 81
SOME CHANGES
IN ORGANIZATION

New Committee Will Begin at Once
Formulating Party Platform - Two
Appointments for Earle s. Kinsley
of Vermont.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-12-11

of Vermont.
WASHINGTON, Dec 1.-THE Re-
publican national committee yesterday
selected Chicago and Tuesday, june 5,
as the place and time for the national
convention at, which the ,party's 1890
candidate For President viii be noni
mated.
On he rollcall Chicago mustered Il
votes TO nine for St Louis, whose
boosters had made a stubborn fight for
the honor St Louis received the votes
of Connecticut. Pennsylvania, Okla
homa. Georgia Iowa. Tennessee, Tex
a., Missouri and Hawaii
The choice Of the convention date
was unanimous. Asbury park, \. j.. and
CHEYENNE Wyo.. made bids for the con
vention, but withdrew before the vot-
ing began.
The committee authorized two new
departments of party organization, on
policies and general party welfare. The
former, composed of selected members
Of the committee and men and women
representing labor, capital. the farmer
and others, will go to work at once
sorting out subjects TO be dealt with in
the 1920 platform.
The second committee comprises an
equal number OF national committee.
men and The outside party leaders and
will function as an advisory council in
the conduct of the campaign.
The plan Of Will B.>IIays. the ma.
iional chairman, for limitation of in,
diyidual campaign contributions TO 81.
| 00o formally was approved.
| Senator James L.. Watson Of Indians
issued statement declaring he was rot
seeking he nomination, and would mo-
permit any personal ambition to int.
fere with party harmony. During tn,
| past few days q movement in his favor
has been actively promoted. and Their,
/ was no evidence last night that hi,
supporters had abandoned their effort
The choice of Tuesday instead of +;
Wednesday for opening the convention
was decided on. the leaders said, in or
der to ,obviate the accumulation of bus
mess on Saturday afternoon and nigh
and the early date was regarded a
guaranteeing that the Democratic con
vcntion would be held later
1t was explained by party leader
that the purpose of the special com
mittee OH policies wac TO overturn tn
usual practice of writing the part,
platform in a few allnight Commits
sessions ~ the convention. The ney
body, il was said, was not intended t
supplant that committee.
Two states will gain and five state