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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
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TAPS GAS AND
 GETS INTO HOME

Edward Russeau. of Lynn, Mass. who broke a gas pipe at police head quarters yesterday, and then feigned asphyxiation, IS in Hillside Home to- day as the result of his reckless prank. Russeau, who is being detained by the local police for the authorities of the Lyman school, in Lynn, attempt ed to work himself into a hospital but the trick fell fiat, and after re- ceiving treatment at the Emergency hospital he was removed to Hillside home for further observation. An other boy, who was in the same room with Russeau when he tried the fake, was not affected by the gas.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
BACK HURTS BEGIN ON SALTS Flush your kidneys occas- ionally if you eat meat
 regularly.

No man or woman who eats m eat Regularly can make a mistake by flushing the kidncys occasl onalIy, says uric acid which excites the kidneys, they become overworked from the strain, get sluggish and fail to filter the waste and polsons from the blood then we get sick. Nearly all rheu- matisn, headaches, liver trouble, nervousness, dizziness, sleep Iessness and urinary disorders come from sluggish kidneys.
 The moment you feel a dull ache in the kidneys Or your back hur,s or if the urine is cloudy, offensive, full of sediment, irregular of passage or at tended by a sensation of scalding, stop eating meat and get about four ounces of lad Salts from any phar- macy; take q tablespoon in glass of water before breakfast and in few days your kidneys will act fine, This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with Eth3a, and has been used for generations to flush and stimulate the kidneyE, also to neutralize the acids in urine 50 it no longer causes irri- tatiun, thus ending bladder weakness
 Jad~ Sa1z is inexpensive and can not in5ure; makes 9 delightful effer- vescent Whitewater drink which everyone should take now and then to keep the kidneys clean and active and the blood pure. thereby avoiding serious kidney complications.-Adv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
C0MM0N COUNCIL
 KEEPING ID BE
 h1OST IaaIP0RTANT

Tonight's meeting of the Common Council, the first of the new city's legislative body, promises to be one of the most important of the year with the election of new president of the Board, recommendations for the coming year by the mayor, ap- pointment of new committees, the mayors annual address, and action on the resolution of the zone fare system protest committee, which would force the Connecticut Go. into bankruptcy.
 It is expected that when Mayor Clifford B. Wilson reads his lists of appointments at the meeting tonight there will be many members of pres ent committees dropped from their positions or materially reduced in rank.
 There is no doubt but what Alder man Edward J. McManus, Jr., will be the president of the council in place of Alderman Edward T. Hamilton. While it is known that Alderman Hamilton would accept the position again the powers that be at the City Hall have decreed otherwise.
 In his annual address tonight May or Wilson is expected to speak at some length on the needs of the city and what lie hopes to accomplish during the next two years. He is ready to talk on Steep1echase Island as a municipal resort, new schools, a new high school for the East side and is expected to say a few words about the proposed increase in pay for the teachers, firemen and police men.
 Mayor Wilson will also appoint members of the council to the fol- lowing committees: Ways and Means; Fire Department; Streets and Side walks: Sewers; Claims; Lamps; Printing; Unfinished Business; liar Dor Improvements; Ordinances; Mis- cellaneous Matters; Rules; Mem orial Day and Finance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
HOW SEN FEN COURTS
 ADMINISTER IRISH JUSTICE

I have just been privileged to be present at one of the nightly sittings of one of the Sim Fen courts. Pune tual to the moment the five judges who had taken the oath toe the Irish republic and to try the cases without favor to any party, took their seats. The president was university pro- lessor and an authority on academic questions. On his right sat a mer- chant who has factories not alone here in Ireland but in England and Denmark. Next to him was a Trade union leader. On che left were a grocer and a. chemist The attorney who pleaded for the plaintiff told how his client bought a farm from the defendant in the action some years ago and at a fair price at which the man who sold vas apparently con- tent until last May when he sent threatening notices and demanded more money. He enlisted friends to aid him and they kicked ID a shindy in the hon1sstead. Notices to pay or quit out were mailed to the buyer who left it to court to decide the merits of the claim. In a most busi- ness-like basis the court got through the evidence. The Try-as dust stuff which is heard in law courts was cut out and only the common sense points were heard.
 The man who sold was the last of half dozec witnesses to take the stand. The president put few sym pathetic questions, but he had a poor claim which could stand upon no nor nal grounds, He got a good Iectur- ing for his conduct and promised not to commit himself again. The clerk of the court who works by day at a real estate agents office uptown read out the finding of che court, which called upon all soIdi,rs and loyal supporters of the Irish Republic to respect its decree and warned the de- fendant not to interfere in the farm in future and to pay S125 compensa- tion for the annoyance and worry caused.
 The hearing of the case occupied less than an hour and the total cost including the l1wyer's fee did not come to more than $T.50.
 The English law courts in Jarandvce and Jarandyce fashion would have taken months to thresh out a similar lawsuit. There would have been mo lions and pOstpOnements. searches for documents, transfers from high court 10 lower and back again along the same musty Iaw-dust-eaten pas- sages again until the attorney's p0cls> cts were filled with gold. Why. ' even find that the law courts in Dub
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
EXAMINATIONS ID ESTABLISH
 ELIGIBLE LIST

Examinations to establish list of eligzbles for appointment as special agent of the special intelligence unit Of the Bureau Of Internal Revenue will be held by the U:-ited States Civil Service commission Dec. 10th, 1913, and Jan. 7th, 1920. The special intelli- gence unit is not q part of the admin istrative branch for the enforcement Of the prohibition laws, the duty of the special agents being to investi- gate charges of violation of all Inter- nal Revenue laws. Investigation and report is also made by them of charges of serious infractions by en- pIOyes of the rules and regulations governing the Internal Revenue Ser vice. Entrance salaries rangs from $500 to 5000 a year, with Opportu- nlty for promotion to $3600 a year. Allowance is made for travelling ex- penses.
 Applicants must be between the ages of 9 and 45 on the date of ex- animation. Age limits however, do not apply to persons entitled to pref erence because of military or naval service.
 The examinations will be held in Bridgeport, Danbury, Hartford. Mid dletown, New Haven, New London, Waterbury and WilIimantic and can- didates will be examined in the fol lowing four subjects: Arithmetic and elementary commercial practice; spell ing; practical questions in evidence and court procedure; report writing and a fifth point will be credited to the competitor on his training, expe- rience and fitness. A general average of SC is required in the written test. Successful candidates will then, in their ranking order, be called to Washington or elsewhere for an oral examination to determine their judg- ment, address, tact and adaptability A candidates failure to pass the oral test removes him from the eligible list.
 Applicants must have at least one year of continuous tact. judgment. in- itiative and resourcefulness Work as an investigator in important criminal cases for a reputable practicing law yer is an example of the kind of ex- perience required. Government intel Iigence work is another.
 Any one desiring to take this exam ination should apply tt once for Form 1872 to the Civil Service Commission at Washington, D. C.. or to the Secre- tary of the Civil Service Board at the local post office.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
CAN'T OPERATE
 FLOOD GATES 0F H0USAT0iIiC DIE.H'Ill

Reports were received last night from Stevenson that trouble is be- ing experienced with the new dam, which has just been completed for the Connecticut Light and Power com pany. According to information re- ceived here, the water in the artificial lake made to harness the Housatonic river to generate hydro-electric power has risen to within 1 s inches of the spillway. The discovery was made by the engineers that the flood gates were imperfectly set and cannot be worked. There are six of these gates through " htch the surplus water from the lake is allowed to escape The gates cannot be shut it is said, and in fact they cannot be operated at all.
 This situation is made all the more aSgraYating because the water is above the gates on the lake side of the dam, and there is no other means of remedying the trouble unless the breaking the dam in some place. The heavy rains the Past few rays has caused the water to rise rapidly in the lake. The trouble developed Thursday night. Since that time and as a result of the difficulty encoun- tered, the contractors have had theft forcc. of workers Cn the job night and day trying 10 devise ways and means for relieving the pressure of water SC that the gates can be fixed
 The operation of part of the plant was to start on Tuesday, but the trouble that now confronts the build CTS of the dam make it doubtful if tha power plant will get into gear by that time
 Meanwhile the engineers are work ing on plans to get at the seat of the trouble The Chr.stfield company ot PhiIadelDhia are the contractors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01

lin at their last session had a case before them which took alI the ra1ri- out of Dickens famous laH case. It was started in 1T95 and still dra gs out through the chancery court to the high court and from there on to the kings bench and back again along the dreary old way. The original parties and their sons are long since dead and so complex has the case become that they are at one sitting investigating who the plaintiff is; at another setting Investigating as to who the defenant is. There is ano- her search and pos oonement. A name is added and then another motio1. to add the name of another plaintiff or defendant and so yn the case goes it's merry way to he del ght of the lawyers and grim old judges. Men who never heard of the property may be at any moment dragged into the wheels of the law chariot and be cited as defendant or plaintiff in the action through being thirty-first cousin of some one interested who is long since dead. It is almost a century and quarter since the case was first put in motion. as likely as not, if the funds of the estate will 4'''-' II f'1'4 NAe'S OIAL G-4olLieL century or two.
 The Sim Fein court heard in all that night eight trials. There were cases of breaches of contrac-, disputes about debts, neighbors at loggerheads and everyone interested got a sym pathetic hearing.
 I've" said the university pro- lessor, who acted as chairman, len courage people to come to us to settle their petty disputes instead of going to the law courts where Iiti- gation will cost them immense sums of money besides having their names dragged through the public press. Our business is to make people settle their differences and become friends again. The law courts tcach them to bcome enemies and engage in more Etigation. Instead of looking at the eases through the dusty spectacles of the lawyer, we take a broad, every day, common sense observation of it and in many instances we have set tied disputes of many years stand ing"
 The success of the Sim Fein courts is that bo-h parties. before they en- ter pledge themselves in honor bound to abide by the ruling of the court. I know of no one instance in which this has been departed from To do so the people would feel they were committing sacrilage to Ireland and to the Irish cause.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
TIE WONDERFUL
 FRUIT MEDICINE
EVery E|onl9 h This Stata
 Needs 'FFruit- lives"

To those suffering with Indigestion Torpid Liver, Constipation, Sick or Nervous Heodqc.cs, NeuyaIgiq, Kidney Trouble, IdIeumatisns, Paiu IF the Back, Eczema and other .SGsssss 4 Jfcctiols, 'Fruit-a-tives' gives prompt relief and assures speedy recovery when the treatment is faithfully followed.
 fFruit-a-tiives' is the only medicine made tfrozs .fT1ztit - con tsining the medicinal principles of apples, oranges, figs and prunes, combined with valuable toaics and antiseptics.
 soc. a box, 6 for $2.50 trial size 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid, by FRUIT A- TIVES Limited,
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
GAMBLING HOUSE zsA1DED.

street. Thomas Capprosso, Joseph Lombard, James Caruso. Louis Can cagna and John Brescia, who were arrested early this morning in a po- lice raid on an alleged gambling house at 62s Pembroke street, were arraigned in the City Court today and the cases were continued until Wednesday morning. Cesare, who is said to be the proprietor of the establishment supplied bonds of s15o and the frequenters deposited bonds of eaE AANh
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
MAY MOVE TO NEW HAVEN.

NIidd1etown, Conn, Dec. 1-Rev. Dr. William P. Ladd, dean of Berle- ley Divinity School of the Protestant Episcopal church, in a letter to alum nj of the school just made public, states that the trustees are consider ing the possibility of removal to either New Haven or Philadelphia A plan has been suggested of changing the location to Hartford where the school would be in proximity to the Hartford school of religion and oth- CT religious training schools. No in dication is given of the probable time of decision.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01

suit the ultra modish young woman. They are in wide borders, plain, checked striped, rose, bue green, yellow and other unusual shades Some of them barred glaringly with black
 And wide Black Borders, clear, dreadful black in lines and checks, not mourning either just outre which considered the last cry of desperate fash ion demanding something different
 25 cts, a large selection Intaled styles for women boxes of S1 100 and Sl5O Linen handkerchiefs initaled, B and 50 cts Handerchiefs, neatly boxed all white with colored borders 3 in box 75 cts LID to Sl 50 Mems handkerchiefs, all white, 25 cts each All linen, henlstitched 35, 50, 75 cts up to s150 Cotton handkerchlefs with initials 25 and 35 cts Linen, with initials, 50, 75 cts and SlOO Silks with colored borders, 59 cts White Silks, hemstitched and corded hems,
 50, 75 cts to $500
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
JAIL FOR WIFE BEA7vF,R

Michael KOsthoik, of HolIister court, who was arrested last night for assaulting his wife, was fined s1 and costs and sentenced to five months in jail in the Ctrv Court. this morning. Kosthoik will also serve a sentence of four months, which was imposed some time ago, and later suspended by the court Mrs. Kos thoik claimed this morning, that her husband attacked her without provo cation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
THIS WOMAN TAELW
 PLATE TO IhE.. MARK

For hitting her husband in the head with a plate, and severing an artery in his right temple, during the course of an argument yesterday morning, Mrs. Frank Leska, of S7 Gilmore street, was fined S10 in the City Court today. Leska was also placed under arrest yesterday, but judgment was suspended in his case this morning. The husband was treated at the Emergency hospital
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
In Leather

leather article is usually an acceptable gift fo. any of the folks.
 There are three-fold Bill and Card Cases com bned
 Bill and Change Purses, Tray Purses for change, and these very handy because the contents do not spill out easily
 Pass Gases and Hip Books, which are fiat, and these in wide assortment of feathers at various prices.
 In this line are included the very luxurious Cor dovan leathers hand tooled with thorn stitching by hand
 Tourists Gases with fittings for either men or women The articles in white or ebony, $5. .95 to S320G Shopping Bags in Vaohette, Walus and Seal, very beautifully lined with leather. These are g to F inches in size, $5 95 to STAG Leather Portfolios, Pigskin vachette and Dull Leath CTS, green, red, brown black and tan Completely fitted, S2.O0 to $l5OO Envelope Purses, Vachette or dull leather
 S3.95 to Sll3O Ch1ldrens Bags, leather and velvet combinations or chiffon velvet, silk lined with fancy frames,
 59 cts to $250
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
A Hint to Young Men

If one is searching for a dainty gift which mgh> be consi( red in the best of taste in the class with candy, books, flowers music and yet some thing which will last remembrance for time the very thing will be one of those beautiful pumed fans. The colorings are exquisite, in pale pink or color, pale old blue, American beauty, yellow green, white black.
 Prices from s850 up The girl who receives one will adore it.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
FOUGHT FOR DEMOCRACY.

Napoleon Bonaparte fought for De mocracy, according to Henry Warren Poor, who gave an illustrated lecture at the Universalist church on FaIrneld avenue, last night.
 The great conqueror was repre- sented as q man of the people, who crushed out hereditary imposture and was ever the champion of liberty and equality and an admirer of the father
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01

q .Iuman libe4t,, George Washington
 The lecture was | part of the pro- gram arraHged for the Cheerful Sun day services. which a.so included vio- lin solos. and singing of a series oi old songs by the congregation.
 The Battleieids of Humanity" Will be the topic for next Sunday and on the following Sunday there will be a lecture on Peace and Recon struction.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01

A tiny bottle of "Freezone" costs so little at any drug store; apply few drops upon any corn or callus. In stautly it stops hurting, then shortly on lift that bothersome corn or cal us right off with your fingers. Truly! No hurnhnx!-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
NO TRUSTEE APPOINTED.

No trustee was appointed in either the estate of Henry E. Williams of Fairfield, or Mary Fraenzi of this city at the meeting of their credito- , in the bankruptcy court this morn ing. Neither estate has any as' sets
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
Candy

Fisk's assorted chocolates, in pound boxes.
 $1.25 $f 50 Mary Garden" Chocolates pound S150
 two pounds, $500
 five pounds S625 Canary Cottage to five pound boxes, S25 $500 "NEaTgueFites, elegant holiday box tied with in ribbon finished in "a big chou at one side. $500 Rulaiyat Chocolates; bronze brown box with panel Maxfeld Parrsh's painting,
 "A Book of Verses underneath BoLg gh' S200
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
~1N D TU Re0GI
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yesterday morning, but appeared in court today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
The store closes daily at o'clock

This will be week of remarkable attractions The inre1  o Millinery,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
The Christmas Handkerch,efs

Tn ere are S 0 m 6 Il 6 " s p o I t s s t y l @ s '' which will just
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01
Me,darne,, the Necklaces ]!

They lie in glittering splen- dor, throwing all shades of keau- tiful and iridescent lights.
 Jade, clear and translucent, linked with silver.
 Amber, clear or clouded in combination with other stones.
 Amethysts, Topazes, Sap phires and Crystals.
 Jets, black and sparkling wickedly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-01

Small Jet Beads twisted in thick rope, finished with tassel of beads. Black and White, jet and ivory, considered very smart.
 Jet with silver glnmetal. Dull Jet with dark gunmetal for mourning Flat Necklaces woven of small beads with plas- irons and pendants French style. Venetian Necklaces of wonderful colored beads four chains only. Green, blue, violet and yellow.
 From $50 l. $2270
 front.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-17
WOODBRIDGE

The Missionary Society of the Pres
byterian church met at the home of
Mrs. GEORGE A. Hoffman Wednesday.
Miss George Beam entertained her
Sun lay school class Tuesday night.
The Auction Bridge Club will be
entertained by Mrs. c. Il. Brown this
afternoon.
The S~almagundi Society will be en-
tertained by Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Love
Tuesday, January ri.
The Red Cross work rooms at the
high school will be reopened hex
Monday afternoon at 1880 o'clock and
will be open every Monday and
Thursday afternoon from 1880 until
5 o'clock. Mrs. j. Il. Breckenridge,
the chairman of the supply commit
tee, is anxious to lave as many as
possible attend these meetings in or
der to complete the refuge garments.
Miss Mary Tosh has returned from
a visit in Pennsylvania.
The next tea of the Presbyterian
ladies' will be held at the home of Mrs.
s. b. Brewster next Wednesday after
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-17
CnAN

Mr.. and Mrs. William NJ. Cox were
visitors in Trenton on Wednesday and
attended the State Agricultural con-
v%ention held there on Wednesday and
Thursday.
The Board of Health lifted the
quarantine on Saturday at z o'clock
A. NJ. in Cranbury and vicinity. The
services on Sunday will be held in all
the churches. Also the public school
wiz n on Monday.
Matthew Reynolds, who has been
i'll with influenza. is able to be out.
Mrs. Reynolds Is improving nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. William NJ. Cox had
as their guests on Sunday Mr.. and
Mrs. John Everett, Mr.. and Mrs. Err
rickson, Mr.. and Mrs. Mount Apple
get, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Griggs
and family.
Mr.. inc Mrs. Benjamin Everett and
family, who ave been very sick with
Influenza, are improving nicely. Mrs.
Emma Reynolds Is with them.
The annual meeting of the stock
vas held Tuesday at the banking
building. The following men were
elected directors to serve for the en-
suing year: William J. Rowland,
Walter S. Grover. George b. Mershon,
Andrew Ely, Lewis s. Chamberlin,
Harry N. Scott, Daniel W. Clayton,
Samuel f. Bennett, T.. s. Barclay.
The board of directors organized by
electing f.. s. Barclay, president;
Walter s.. Grover, vice president;
George B. Mershon, cashier. After
the meeting the board together with
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-17

noon.
Mrs j. NJ. Coddington has returned
from Scranton.
Mr. F. c. Brown was the luncheon
guest Of Mrs. c. A. de Russy yester-
day.
The Federal Board of Vocational
Education has issued a number of
pamphlets. which have been sent out
through the Council of National De-
Tense. Mrs. de Russy. chairman of the
publicity department of the local
branch, has received copies OF these
pamphlets, which include Overseas
and Back to Civil Life" what You
Can DO For the Disabled Soldier and
Sailor" Hey There Buddy What
Every Disabled Soldier and Sailor
Should Know, The Nations Workers
and the Disabled Soldiers and Sailors
TO the Disabled Soldier and Sailor in
the Hospital" ITO the Soldier Return
ing to Civil Life" What the Employ
ers of America Can Do For the Disa-
bled Soldiers and Sailors" 'To the
S~weethearts, Sisters, Wives and Moth
ers of Discharged Soldiers and Sail
ors" and President Wilson's mes
sage on Healing the Hurts of Our
Wounded" Any one interest In any
of the pamphlets may have the OPP
p~ortunity of reading them by applying
to Mrs. de Russy.