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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
THE TIMES STORY

The American GraphOphOne Company will remain in Bridgeport and G,000 employees who have been on strike will return to work Tuesday. This was apparent thiS afternoon when the employees, showing a determination tO accept the cOmpany'S terms met at Colo nial IIaIi Co vote on the matter. The company requires that the terms bc accepted by both wings of the labor faction in Bridgeport, and final ratiiica- ton is not possible until AIOn- doy.
 The settlement terms were given by the strikers in a letter to the Chamber of Commerce this after noon, when that method of communi- cation with the factory officials had to be adopted because the latter re- fuse to recognize a strike. These terms include;
 The return of all former employees 60 work on Tuesday morning.
 Tho immediate election of shop committees to consider matters of wage adjustment.
 That WE ges adjustments, whenever made, shall be retroactive, in effect from the date work Is resumed.
 This communication was handed to officials of the Graphophone Co., who notified the Chamber of Commerce that it would not accept all workers back. announcing that fifty former employees would not be allowed in the factory again.
 At the meeting this afternoon, a striker talking from the floor on the proposal. objected to the discrimt- nation against the fifty employees re- forrcd to but not yet named by the Graphophone officials. "We won't go back unless they all do, and if they don't want us all, let them take the factory out of town" was his statement and this met with tremen- .dous applause.
 The opinion in spite of this was that the strike would end by the vote of the meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
'27 OF STATE
 GUARD ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT
Have Taken Examinations and Completed Various
 Causes.
LISTS GIVE THOSE
 WHO ARE ELIGIBLE

Twenty-seven Bridgeport members of the Connecticut State Guard are eligible for appointment as second lieutenants according to announce ment made today from General Head quarters in Hartford in General Order IT. These members of the Guard have taken examinations at various times and completed courses in special instruction, qualifying them for pro- motion as vacancies occur.
 The rule to be followed will permit of appointments, when vacancies oc- cur in the companies to which the men belong or in the district in which the companies are located The following lists shows the eligi- bIe candidates and the day from which such eligibility dates, together with the company to which they be- long:
 Machine Gun Company.
 Sergeant Thomas c. Orvis, May II, 1919; Sergeant Herbert Wells, Nov. 12, 1918.
 Company c.
 Sergeant Frank A. Rantz, July 14, 1919; Sergeant John M. Wade July II, 1919.
 Company D.
 Mess Sergeant John J. Bear, Nov. EJs 1SIo sergeant bGGndEu J- AlChel- vey, Nov. %, 1918; Supply Sergeant Burton T. Seltsan, Nov. %, 1918. Company F. Corporal LeRoy I. Holly, July II, 1919; Private Jesse W. Galager, July fl, 1919.
 COMPANY c. Sergeant Russell A. Glenn, Novem- Der 12, 1918; Corporal OrviIle R.Burr, November 12, 1918. Company H First Sergeant Julius c. Freitag, l May 14, 1919; Sergeant Edward B. l Caldwell, November 12 1918; Sergeant | William B. AIcGeorge, May 14, 1919; | Sergeant Joseph A Rosenan, May II, 1919; Corporal Russell Cate, November 12. 1918; Corporal Frank poral Lewis c. Wilson, November 12, 1918; Private Clarence W. Kuhne November 12, 191S Company l. Sergeant Arthur Berwer. July 14, 1919; Sergeant Wilhelm A. Winter, July 14, 1919; Corporal John P. Phelps, July 14, 1919; Corporal Al bert c. Smith, July II, 1919; Private Stanley N. Bean, July II, 1919; Pri- | vate James c. Stevenson, July fl, 1919.
 Company K. l Sergeant James J. Ratchford, July ! II, 1919; Corporal Frederick Lund- ! Gren, July II, 1919. | Company l., (Fairfield.) Corporal Horace D. King. July 14, 1 1919; Corporal Horace T. Wellington, l'July II, 1919. Fifth Separate Battalion e Company E, (Stamford.) i Sergeant J. Sperry Kane, December | Is, 1918; Sergeant Stanley 4. Potter ! December 16, 1918 | Fifth Separate Company CNorxaII.) ) i Sergeant Alfred c. Kraemer, July | 14, 1919; Corporal Nehemiah Candee, 1 July fl, 1919.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
O'CONNOR HELD FOR ILLEGAL
 LIQUOR SALE

Michael O'Connor, of 722 East Main street, was arrested yesterday charg- ed with selling liquor illegally. It is charged that the man has been conducting a "club" and has been selling booze without a license. Mich aCl Kelly and Daniel McCue were also arrested yesterday afternoon charged with drunkenness and being frequenters of the O'ConnOr place.
 In the City Court this morning all of the cases were continued until August 30. Bonds were fixed at $15O for O'Connor, and SIS for each of the alleged frequenters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
WESTPORT BUSES
 ARE GIVEN NEW
 STARTING PLACE

In order that traffic congestion in Middle street may be relieved, the traffic department of the Police De- partment has assigned the corner of Water street and Fairfied avenue as the starting place for the jitney busses leaving this city for Westport and Norwallz- Drivers of the Eight busses which are now operating on the Nor walk line conferred with the police this morning, and expressed satisfac- ton over the change.
 Tor sone time there has been talk of taking the Norwa1l1 Jitneys or of Middle street, inasmuch as that highway, which is the only street running parallel with Main street, in the business section, is hardly wide enough to accommodate the normal traffic which passes through it. The jitney men entered no complaint when they were notified of the change, and it is expected that the removal of the busses from Middle street will help greatly in clearing up the congestion. Something You Want2 Use
 Times Want Ads
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
THE POST STORY

A committee of. three obtained a permit this morning for the Graph phone strikers meeting in Colonial hall at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
 Superintendent of Police John H. Rcdzate told The Post that he re- fused a permit yesterday because of the uncertainty about the control Of the session. "It was for the safety of the public and now that have been visited by committee who have told me that there will be no disturbance today, have granted the permit" Superintendent RedSate sdid.
 A. F. of l.. to Enter.
 Secretary Ira M. Ornburn of the Connecticut State Federation of La bor and Business Agent John J. Egan of lodge No. 116, 1. A. of M. president of the Central Labor union. will enter the conferences regarding the strike situation of the Columbia Graphophone Co, it was intlmated today from an authentic source. Sec rctary Ornburn could not be reach ed and MT. Egan was non-committal when interviewed. It indicates that the American Federation of Labor is now officially trying to obtain con- trol of the situation after a period of inactivity due to various causes. Among these causes, according to The Posts informant, was the election of Secretary Ornburn from a strike meeting of Graphophone workers.
 There were no new developments in the Graphophone situation today. No statement was made at the office of the company beyond the reply to inquiries that as far as his assist ants knew, T. c. Roberts, assistant to the president, had no news for the reporters.
 Conference this Morning.
 Samuel Lavit and members of the strike committee of the Graphophone workers were in conference all this morning at the Chamber of Com identity of others present at this meeting were not successful this morning. MT. Roberts was not at the conference, 1t was said at the Co., lumbia Co.'S office.
 The w. I. I. U. meeting at Rakoczi hall in Bostwick avenue, is not a public one, therefore no permit is re- quired, according to Superintendent Redgate. Reporters have been ad- mitted to all meetings, and the leaders have told newspapermen that they in have been no disturbances there, how ever.
 MaChinists' lodge meetings were held last night, permits having been granted by Superintendent Redgate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
WIFE ATTACHES HUSBANDS LAND
 WORTH S15,00O

Mabel l.. Webb, wife of Louis Co., will, of Brookfield. intends to see that will be the recipient of alimony. for she has tied up the property of her husband on that place to the extent of $1O,OOO.
 Tho couple were married on the first of October. 1SE, and have four sons. two of whom are minors. In her complaint she alleges that CovilI Has been guilty of intolerable cruelty. she asserts that the husband has real and personal property valued at s15,- 900. The case is returnable to the September term of the Superior Court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
WINNERS

Times want ads are the easi- est method of fulfilling your want"
 This line was concealed in the classified advertising page of Saturdays Times, and was the winning sentence of the daily hidden sentence contest. An other line is concealed in the classified advertising page of to- days Times. If you succeed in locating 1t you will win a free trip to Port Jefferson, L. I.
 The winners of Saturdays con- test were:
 Mrs. Dora E. Terhune, of 260S Main street.
 Bertha Cullerton of Kossuth street.
 Mrs. Margaret Devernish, of 1890 Seaview avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
FaCtS Relative To-
 "Craph' Situation
 Published Saturday

The Bridgeport Times published extra edition last Sat- urday informing the public that the Gaphophone Co. through the Chamber of Commerce has offered to stay in this city, vded the strikers would work It the majority of the strikers would probably vote to return but that final ratification not possible" until today.
 
  Editor
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
OBITUARY
JAMES H. HARDTE,

James H. Hardie, 529 Ogden street, a well known resident of this city. died at his home last night. He was affiliated with a number of fraternal organizations, among them the EIks, Court Nathaniel Wheeler, Foresters of America, New England Order of Ma lection, International Order of Ma chinists, Wheeler & Wilson Veteran F'iremen's Sick Benefit association and Franklin Bartlett camp, Sons of Veterans. He is survived by his widow, two sons, John E. and James H., Jr., one daughter, Mrs. James s. Hedrick of Milford, and two sisters, Mrs. John B. Griswold of Griswold- vile and Mrs. Herbert w. Thompson of Hartford, and four grandchildren, James, John and Catherine Hedrick and Mark K. Hardle.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
DIED

Bl'NTEN-Tn Middlotown, Com, Sat urday.Aug. 2S, 1919. Frank F.. Bun ten. formerly of Bridgeport, aged 36 years
 Funeral service will be held at tho service room Hawley t& Will mot No. sG6 Lafayette street. on Tuesday. 2Gth inst, at o'clock D. m.
 Rural in I.akcvicw cemetery. a" WAI-SH-1n this city. Sunday. Aug. 24. 1919. Mary A, wife of Edward Walsh.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the homo of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Frank lIafncr, 1110 Bar mum avenue, Thursday. Aug. 2S, at S:S0 a. u.. and from St. Mary's church a. a. m. L25ssp HAitblI1-lu this city. August 2i, |, 1919, James IT, Hardie.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his Into home, No. 5e9 ogden street. on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at S:OS a. m., and from St. Charles church at o'clock, with solemn high mass.
 Intermeut in St. MichaeIs come tery. Automobile corteEe. L25b' p GRTFFTN-In this city. August 24, 1919. Miss Julia Perry Griffin.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par lors of Gallagher & Gallagher, No. 5T1 Fairfield avenue, on Tuesday August 26. at S:30 a. m, and from St AuEustine's church at o'clock, with solemn high mass.
 Intermeut in St. Michaers cemc- tery., Automobile cortege. a~p FARISF1I-In this city, Saturday. Aug. 23. 1919. Veronica Helen, daughter of Matthew r. and Veron- ica Ziron Farrell. aged years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents. No. 2S5 Catherine street, on Tuesday. August 26. at 2 o'clock D. m.
 Burial in St. Michael's cemetery.
 a'p - COSTEILO-In this city. August 2S. 1919. Catherine widow of John Cos tello.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her son. in-law. William T. Mullins. 3O15 Main street. on Tuesday. Aug. 26. al a. m.. and from St. Patrick's church at 9:3O q. m.. with solemn high mass.
 Interment at St. Michaers come tery. a'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
HUSBAND NOW LIVING OPENLY
 WITH ANOTHER

Loretta Thompson of Shelton, has brought suit for divorce against her husband, Arthur J. Thompson of liar rison, N J., alleging that he is re- siding with a woman in that place who is known as Mrs. Arthur J. Thompson" and a child belonging to the couple is known as Mary Thomp- son.
 The plaintiff was married to Thompson on May 20, 1916, and she asks her freedom on the grounds mentioned above, also wanting to change back to her maiden name. The suit is returnable to the Septem- Der term of the Superior Court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
BLURRED SOLDIER BROWN RECEIVES
 SEVERE BEATING

Henry Brown, of 37O Olive street, was assaulted by several men late Sat urday night in North Washington avenue. He was hit over the right eye with a fence picket, and quite badly cut. His wounds were dressed at the Emergency Hospital. It is said that Brown slurred a soldier in a sa- loon. and the attack occurred as the result. The police are investigating the matter but have made no ar rests.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
NOTICE

The stock and fixtures of the gro cery store at 557 Harral avenue be- longing to the bankrupt estate of Pc- tito & FinaIdi will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at 5o7 Harral avenue. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of August 26th.
 HOWARD w. CURTIS, L23b' Trustee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
IGNORE ALLIED WARNING

Paris. Aug. 25-Rumanian forces still were requisitioninS goods at Budapest on Saturday and paying no attention to the warning from the supreme council, according to advices reaching the council today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
KILLED BY GUARD.

New Haven, Aug. 25-Deputy Cor oner wynnc was notified today that P9 .'ck Mazzoni, an inmate of the Ch griro Rcformatory who tried to csc ge with others on Friday, is dead of a g7lnshot wound. Another inmate who was shot by guards is recover sy,r
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
TODAY'S WANTS

room and sitting room with private family, with privilege of use of kitchen occa- sionally; am willing to pay fair price for good location; two in fam fly. Inquire H. F., care Times.
 L25s%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25

The above the preamble of the w. U identical far with the preamble of the w. w. rewritten oherwis but losing of the w. principles It would theref apparent why the
 raphophone refused to assent to negotiations with this numbering 900 members the 62O0 emploves of the factory who strike.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
SON BORN.

Tho many friends of Dr. and Mrs. William J. Mclaughlin will be re- joiccd to learn that they are enriched by the arrival of a son.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25

Paris, Aug. 25-BeIgian authori- ties today took official possession of the district of Malmedy, which was ceded to Belgium by Germany under Article B. of the peace treaty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-25
CONTRACT FOR PULLAIANs.

Washington. Aug. 25-The railroad administration today signed a con- tract with the Pullman Company for m annual rental of s11,750,OOO.
The Washington times., 1919-11-27
DREAM SLAYER TO
co FREE, BELIEF
Police Believe Story of Manu-
facturer Who Says He Killed
While He Was AIeep.

IRVINGTON n. j., Nov. 27.-The
more the story of James Sapienza,
who says he shot and killed his wife
while dreaming that Black Hand men
were about to kidnap his young son,
is considered by the authorities, the
more they are inclined to believe IL.
1t is now expected that the weIl-to-
do manufacturer of concrete blocks.
who is at liberty on $4,000 bail, wall
be set free after a formal hearing.
Sapienza. apparently heartbroken. IS
almost in a state of collapse at his
home. where the shooting occurred
early Monday morning.
The Sapienzas were married ten
years ago and had three childrei a.
According to relatives and neighbors,
they lived together happily and SEEM
ingly without trouble or care until
the Black Hand eXtortion letters br.
gan to arrive. Thinking of kidnapirg z
cases of the last few months. they
were alarmed. Because of this. the
revolver with which Mrs Sapienza
was killed was placed under her h,is-
bands pillow.
Louis A. Fast, attorney for Sa-
pienZa In many business deals sa I'd
he had known the couple for years
and that they always were happy 20
gether.
No formal charge has been placed
against Sapienza
The Washington times., 1919-11-27
Festive Board for Soldiers and
Civilians Groans Under Turkey
and Pumpkin Pie.
SPECIAL SERVICES HELD
Athletic Contests, Dances, and
Amusements on Program As
City Makes Merry.

Gray and leaden skies, with a
touch Of dour Puritan mist, were
routed by sunshine as Washington's
citizens stepped forth on this morn
of Thanksgiving, 1919, to lift their
voice in gratitude for blessings.
Blanketed in clouds at first, the
sun shot through as the heart of the
city became radiant in the spirit of
the day-for the boards are groan-
ing under turkey, the churches are
pealing forth their harvest anthems,
and plenty is still with US. X
Turkey and Pumpkin Pie.
Turkey and pumpkin pie. What
other nation has them in abundance
in this year, when the world still
reels from the shock of war? What
other world capital can look upward
with a smile just now?
Out at Walter Reed Hospital. where
the war has set its ugly mark on.
hundreds of strong young bodies,
there is the lustiest kind of Thanks
giving-men who were "gassed" in
the Argonne, or lost an aEm or leg
Tor both) at ST. Mihiel manned men
who, without courage, would be mere
hulks of men, made the hospital
rafters roar with their laughter, and
the cooks and walters work like
beavers, as a magnificent menu un-
rolled itself in successive courses of
good things. 1t was the kind OF
feed" which would have broken up
the battle of the Argonne IL the Ger
mans had pictured that kind OF
meal within the American lines. Uncle
Sam is making UP for his hardtack
and his other war grub with a ven-
geance today.
Service Men Come First.
The service men come first today
and will for many a Thanksgiving
hereafter, although Plato or some
wise Greek says that republics are
ungrateful.
All of the city is feasting, and the
children of the slums have not been
overlooked, nor the derelicts who find
haven in the various missions of
mercy, nor the. thousands of the poor
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mo BLUFF" SAYS MAN
OFFERING HIS GLANDS
Slayer. Seeing Doom Ahead. Would
Aid Widow of His
Victim.

SAN JOSE. Cal, Nov. 21.-F1oyd
Lee Mcclure, who killed detective
Schoembs, left no doubt today that
he is game" in his offer TO sell his
interstitial glands to the highest bid
der.
II will do anything to help that
woman" said Mcclure. He had seen
the statement of the director of San
Quentin prison that his proposed
operation would have to be perform
ed before Mcclure went to prison.
IF ! can legalize the selling OF my
glands before l go across then Ira
ready" he said.
This is no bluff with me. I'm
ready. I'm sorry for what I've done,
but IT is finished now and can't be
undone.
The operation would be nothing
or course. I would want 70 know that
l was to hang. / guess it's pretty
sure FL die"
McClure's spirit of gameness has
won the half reluctant admiration Of
the officers. This is the hrst time
youth-renewing interstitisl glands
have ever been offered for sale. An
offer of $4,000 was made for such
glands in a letter to surgeons at San
Quentin, but glands there are used
within the prison walls and are not
for sale.
The Washington times., 1919-11-27
Owners Meet Today to Prepare
Reply to Order Taking
Increase From Profits.
UNIONS READY FOR BATTLE
Kansas Men Will Go Home and
Fight Awhile, Says Head
of Delegation.
fBy international News Service.)

fBy international News Service.)
The United Mine Workers of
America today again are pitted
against the United States.
DR.. Garfield has laid down the
Governments answer to the demands
of the miners for wage increases.
1t is IA per cent increase, which
falls way short Of what the miners
demand. The miners have summar-
lily rejected the proposition, but the
negotiations are not closed.
The operators have been informed
that they must bear the entire bur-
den of this IA per cent increase
They are opposed to it They want
20 increase prices and shift the bur-
den to the public. They will meet
today to formulate their answer, and
there is reason to believe they will
accede to the demands of DIR. Gar
field.
Miners Stand Pat.
There is every Indication. however,
that .he miners will stand pat: will
refuse to accept the proposition. ana
will allow the fight to be waged be-
tween the individual miners and the
Government
I'VE will go home and fight for \
while" said Alexander Howatt. presi-
dent OF the Kansas miners. His at
titude seemed to Indicate the posii-
ton taken by the great number
OF the representatives OF the miner ;.
John L Lewis and other leaders char .
acterized the proposition made by DR..
Garfield as an insult"
The fight which promises will not
be struggle between the law and
the unions. 1t will be, rather. a test
of the Governments influence wirn
the individual miners. DR.. Garfield
has declared that the Government wlIl
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EARTH QUIVERS AS SKY
PHENOMENON DESCENDS
Electric Plants Wrecked As Strange
Visitor Appears on Michigan
Indiana Line.

CHICAGO, Nov. 2T.-Telegraph and
telephone communications and cleo
trio lighting plants in several cities
in southern Michigan and northern
Indiana are out OF commission today
as a result OF remarkable phenom-
enon. believed by several scientists
to have been a gigantic meteor which
rushing earthward from the East an
peared 10 dissolve as il approached
the earth near Athens, Mich. last
night.
The phenomenon is reported to
have assumed various forms. i'm it's
race earthward, ranging from a bril-.
liant illumination to a heavy rain ac-
companied by heavy thunder
The phenomenon was seen over
Chicago by several persons II was
reported here shortly before $ o'clock
II appeared over the lake and re-
sembled in appearance an extraordi
narily prolonged fash OF heat light
ming.
Athens. Battle Creek. and Three
Oaks, Mich. report considerable dam
ages TO property. At Athens. il is
said, there was an earthquake. con-
tinuing for fully three minutes. ac-
companied by a heavy rain and wind
storm. a loud clap of thunder. and n
nash OF light in the sky of longer
duration than lightning.
Al La Porte. South Bend, Fort
wayne, warsaw, and other Indiana
points windows were broken by the
concussion.
The Calumet Electric Light Com
pany at Kalamazoo. Mich, and sew
eral smaller plants throughout this
section of the country were tempor-
arily disabled.
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Ready to Gross Border.

when General Pershing visits the
camps of the southern department
next week he will find q force ready
to enter the Mexican territory II
need-be. The army will be physical
ly able to Withstand the hardshirs
the geography and climate Of the
country make inevitable.
The available force stationed along
the border includes: Both wings Of
the aviation service. including fifteen
aero squadrons: ten balloon compan-
les, five regiments of field artillery.
ten of the thirteen regiments of cav I.
AIRY remaining in the army organiza-
tion, three regiments Of engineers.
one brigade of Infantry, with four
within calling distance in the central
department: nineteen motor transp ~
companies. one field battalion AMI
two telegraph battalions OF the signal
copp3. twenty-three or more paeh
trains. and all the additional force
OF supply tescsre fer an army Of thai
In adsftles TO this taere Is coasid-
cradle force which can be moved INTO