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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-03-19

Grand Court Ball, Dodge Hall,
April llth.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11
TWO FACTIONS TO
 FIGHT PORT BILL
Alderman MacFayden Will Not Stand For Taxation
 For Private Concern.

The aldermen have divided into two groups on the Port of Bridge port bill. One group objects to the form of the bill only, and supports the project. The other group, head cd by Alderman MacFayden, and representing the Republican organi- zation is opposed to the project in toto.
 Referring to the project, Alderman MacFayden said: We will not stand for the taxation of citizens of Bridgeport by the issuing of bonds for the benefit of private concern for that is what the perpetual ing commission recommended by the Chamber of Commerce bin Is. And furthermore we will not be q party to the improvement of the lands and harbor of a foreign city at the ex- pense of the city of Bridgeport"
 Alderman MacFayden, 1t Is said, will have facts and figures to present to tffe Chamber of Commerce's ex- pert engineers when they appe$r at a public hearing before the boa1d of aldermen next Monday night
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11

While leaders in the strike for 4S hours work with 54 hours pay as . serted there was no increase in the number who returned to work either yesterday or today, mill officials said more were at work than at any time since the strike started a week ago.
 The Lawrence central labor union issued copy of a statement sent to Frank Morrison, secretary of the American Federation of Labor, set ting forth what it declared to be ''the true conditions existing in the city"
 The statement says the Central La bor Union sought and obtained, at the request of the United Textile Workers of America and the Ameri- can Federation of Labor, a AS hour week for the textile workers, but de- clares that while negotiations were going on !" a group of Bolshevist and l. W. W. propagandists" arrived and became active among the non-Eng- fish speaking, non-organized textile workers, making rash promises and giving un-Arnerican advice"
 "They also stated" the Central Labor Union statement says, that they were in a position to supply un- limited funds, which up to the pres
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11
ITALIAN SHIP BRINGS 1,648
Four Transports and Cruis CT Sail From France With
 10000 Troops.

New York, Feb. 11-Bringing home
 1,G48 troops, the Italian steamship Duca D'Abruzzi arrived here today from Marseilles. The complete per sonnel-49 officers and 1872 men-of
 the 46th Regiment Coast ARrtillery Corps. returned, together with a de- tachment of the 164th Field Hospital;
 part of Casual Company No. 25, and
 more than 150 casual.
 The steamship Metaphan arrived with a detachment of Base Hospital No. 2. comprising three officers and
 Ill nurses; and several casual officers
 and civilians.
 The steamship Pasadena arrived l from Bordeaux with detachment of
 Casual Company No. 25, comprising one officer and 23 men of New York. There also were eight casual officers
 on board.
 Washington, Feb. Flour trans ports and cruiser, with more than | 10000 troops aboard, have sailed from France and will arrive at New York and Newport News between February 16 and 20.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11
AMENDMENT
 BEFORE HOUSE
Prohibition Question of Great Interest in
 Legislature.

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 1.-The Fed eral prohibition amendment came in to the House of Representative at noon today, in non-concurrence with the senate, which last week refused to adopt the resolution to ratify the measure. Interest in the amend ment was much more keen than was shown as to the senate action. Just before the resolution was called up as the order of the day, there was a buzz of expectation throughout the House Chamber and members hurried about with a great show of activity.
 One report was that an effort was being made to force a ballot although it was quickly disposed of by mo- tion at the outset by MT. Schreiver, of Middlefield, who asked for a roll call when the vote should be taken. It was so voted. It was then expect ed that the debate would last two hours.
 Another report which was current was that the "wet" advocates would try to have the state constitutional amendment, with its referendum pro- vision, reported in from the commit tee, and in opposition this the "drys'' are said to be ready to block this maneuver.
 The galleries were filled long be- fore the House began its session and among the scores of women there were many who piled their knitting needles. The prohibition committed had placed on the desks of every member a short review of the pro- Eress of tho prohibition amendment through congress and the severa- state legislatures.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11

but they will hear nothing of them until he has asked and received MT. Stanley's resignation.
 The rumored plan of the mayor to oust Superintendent John H. Redgate will be defeated in common council if MT. Stanley Is retained as head of the police board. This much was vouched for today by certain alder men who voice the sentiments of the entire board.
 Chaos in the G. O. P. ranks in the past few weeks has hinged entirely on MT. Stanley and organization Re publicans look on his appointment by the mayor, as direct departure from organization routine by the head of the city government
 Followers of John T. King and oth- CT organization men declare that the mayor seems to forget that he was elected by the organization and not on his personal merits. As soon as he again realizes that he Is a. part of the organization all will be harmony in the Republican ranks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11
BoIshevik Swan Song
 "To He'll With An1eriCa''
I. W. WIS Leaving Hoboken For Ellis Island Chant
 Sentiment in Unison.

New York, Feb. Il Fifty four radicals - alien-born an archists, Industrial Workers of the World and others, arrived at Hoboken today on a train from the West, en route to the Ellis Island immigration sta- ton, where they are to be de- tained until arrangements can be completed for their depor- tatiOn. As the second group of men was led from the train to the boat on which transferraI was made to Ellis Island, three cheers for the BOlsheviM were given and three more for the I. w. w.
 The first group which stepped from the cars moved quietly along the Delaware, Lackwanna and Western railroad platform and was escorted by the guards from the train, twenty railroad police and six immigration inspectors.
 When all of the f1fty-three men and one woman had reached the decks of the immigration boat the police or dered the I. W W. members to separate themselves from the others and move to one end of the vessel.
 One l. W. W. member objected and struck a policeman. Others of the I. W. W. closed in, the police .ea1hs to the rescue of the man attacked, and not until clubs had been used freely and effectively were the I. w. W. members subdued.
 Another version of this disturbance was that one of the fifty-three men had throughout the journey from the West been a marked man among his fellows-suspected of being not a radical but a government agent in disguise.
 A strange scene was presented as the arrivals stepped from the train shortly after dawn at the close of their long railroad journey. Many of them wore flaming red ties. The woman had on a fur coat and a black sailor hat. The men had been playing cards most of the night and showed the want of sleep and were unshaven.
 Canvas carpet bags of the kind im- migrants carry were included in an odd assortment of baggage, with here and there a shiny new suitcase. Some of the men wore no hats; one had set 1-sr H. Iac forehead. The temperature was not mild, and many of the radicals shiv- cred for lack of overcoats.
 Before the boat left Hoboken for
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ent time has proven to be untrue"
 The statement adds that on the advice of the Central Labor union many of the workers went back into the mills, but that at present it is unable to meet with any success in it's efforts for the textile workers. because of the trouble and unrest caused by these Bolshevik I. " W. representatives.
 In conclusion the statement asks that the members of organized labor first aid those textile workers in the cities where the employers have re- fused to grant the 4Shour week, rather than permit funds to be rais- ed for other places with almost a positive knowledge that they will be used for the promotion of political propaganda which has for it's pur- pose the benefit of the Hun and is intended to create such 8. condition of unrest in our country as will make 1t impossible for the represen- tatives of the United States to impose such terms at the Peace Conference as will, in part at least, honor ths efforts of our boys who gave their life blood for the cause of justice and humanity"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11
WANTS ACTION ON RECONSTRUCTION
King George Opens Parlia- ment Asks Unrest Be
 Halted Immediately.

London, Feb. liking George in opening the new parliament today, after alluding to events since the dis solution of the last parliament just after the arm1stice, urged quick and decisive action on reconstruction measures and asked parliament to spare no effort in halting the causes of the existing unrest.
 The King stated that a government bill would be presented simplifying the procedure in the House of Com mons, so that the lower body might expedite what the government con- siders imperative measures. Among the measures, he said, were better housing, the formation of a depart ment of health, the fulfllment of pledges to labor that unfair compo- tition would be prevented, and thu betterment of the agricultural situa- ton through improved transportation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11
TO SAVE DEFEAT OF NAVAL BILL
Want Ten Battleships and
 Ten Scout Cruisers.

Washington, Feb. 11.-To save the new three-year naval building pro- gram from defeat through a parlia- mentary coup, the House Rules com nnittee today ordered the report of a rule making the legislation authoriz- ing construction of ten battleships and ten scout cruisers in order for House consideration as a part of the S720, 100000 naval appropriation bill. . Champions and opponents of the expansion policy prepared for a test of strength n the House in considera- ton of the rule. A vote on the rule was to be taken after two hours of debate.
 No record vote on the rule was taken in the House committee. but the three Republicans present-Repre- sentatives Fess of Ohio, Shell of New York and Campbell of Kansas-said they did not support the rule on the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11
THE INDEPENDENT
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11

It is expected that Mayor Wilson will give to the aldermen an outline of his proposed changes in the city ordinance by which the police de- partment will obtain two deputy su- perintendents and more than likely q change in the present head.
 One thing Is certain. Any refer ence the mayor may make in regard to police department changes will be met by the aldermen with a fiat de- mand that he ask Police Commis- sioner John c. Stanley for his resig- nation as president of the Police Board.
 The aldermen feel that If Mayor Wilson desires changes in the per sonnel of the police force with a de- sire to increase efficiency in the de- partment he must start at the top by doing everything in his power to oust Mir. Stanley. It is said on good au- thority that if the mayor does this, the aldermen will meet him half way on any other changes he has in view,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11


 A full review Is made of every French industry including spinning, dyeing, pottery, chemicals, sugar brewing, mining, leather milling, clothing and rope making. The re- port says all these industries offer excellent openings for German trad CTS in spite of somewhat hostile feeling''
 As the French metal industry in the occupied regions had been sup pressed and was without necessary raw material, which the occupied re- g;ons could not produce the report says German traders could "subsd- ute yourselves in this new mar ket"
 Regarding the French sugar indus try, the German headquarters pam phlet says:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11
PUBLIC HEARING
 ON PORT BILL Citizens Will Have Oppor tunity to Speak on Mon
 day Night.

A public hearing on the Port of Bridgeport" project in connection with a meeting of the Board of All dermen of this city, will take place in the Common Council chambers, city hall, Monday evening, Feb. IT, ac- cording to an announcement made by City Clerk J. Alex. H. Robinson to- day.
 Arguments for and against the measure will be heard at this time, and all citizens interested in the mat ter are urged to attend the meeting and state their views from the floor of the council chamber.
 The Chamber of Commerce will have expert engineers and architects present to fully explain the propos- ed improvements.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11

der the supervision of the Public Utilities Commission for the direction of routing and other matters, that they will not long be able to run their cars.
 l The public will be asked to sign pe- titions which will be sent to repre-
 sentatives in Hartford, asking them to vote against the bill. The financial
 aid of auto manufacturers and garage
 owners will be enlisted
 The suggestion was also made that
 the support of the merchants and the public should be secured as the passage | of the bill and the consequent uneI.l- i pioyment of the jttney men will add to the already serious unemployment
 situation. It was stated that very few
 of the jitney drivers would be able to
 secure the $5,00O bond which the bill
 calls for, and would be of itself a cer- l tain means of busting the drivers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11

Business relations with Germany are sure to continue because the French industry can not do without German beet seed without damaging itself and it must also buy large quantities of German coal, the French coal mines having suffered severely"
 In its inventory of the ruin caused in the weaving plants of northern France, the report says:
 Considerable quantities of raw material manufactured goods, thread on bobbins and warps have been sent to Germany. In Sedan all the plants have been destroyed. The machinery has been taken away and the build ings lie open to the winds like scrap iron. There is an enormously inn portant opening there for German constructors"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11

Committees were appointed to call on the Manufacturers, Chamber of Commence, Business Mems Associa- tion and also to make personal calls on the merchants of the city to ask their support in defeating the meas ure.
 The ttney men claim that in the event of being driven from business, the public will suffer, and merchants will also be materially affected. It was decided that if it proves neces- sary that every driver will go to Hart ford to tell his story, and to urge per sonally the defeat of the bill
 It was pointed out that at present the earnings provide but a living wage owing to the high cost of repairs, and that if they are compelled to pay the '5 per cent. tax on receipts, they will not be able to maintain the service. It was also noted that if they are un-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11
THE CONSCIENCE FUND

Somebody is trying to aid the city in raising enough money to ]. carry the deficits appearing in < the 1919 acquisitions. True the < amount is somewhat trivial, but B every little bit helps.
 < Opening his mail this morning, E City Treasurer NJ. W. Manwaring x was surprised to find brand s new $50 bill and SIC bill wrap x ped in a piece of paper, the fol-
 < lowing written thereon:
 X Enclosed find $6O which be-
 x longs to the City of Bridgeport"
 Y That was all.
 x The misSive was mailed ;n x Stamford last night. There ali * clues end. A conference between x Mir. Manwaring and City Auditor 's Bernard Heating threw no fur
 x ther light on the subject. The < money will he turned into the x city treasury. If no one claims it * 1t will be used for current ex- * penses. That's $6O less in bonds 'k we have to sell.
 < z $ t 4 .s .s .s x \. 4 q. s ' {. 4 M n II , A .k x 4 .
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11
LIBRARY HOLIDAY HOURS

All departments of the Public Li- brary will be closed Wednesday, Ln- Icolri's Birthday. with the exception of the Newspaper Room, and the Read ing and General Reference Room. both of which will be open from p. m. to 3 D. n.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11
Wilson WIFI Return To
 Paris 0n March 15
Expect Interesting Develop ments in Work of Con
 ference Today.

Paris, Feb. 11-(By the As SOciated PreSS) - Evidence of President Wilson's intention not to abandon the Peace Con ference upon the ratification of the Society of Nations plan is found in the disclosure today that he plans to return from Washington by March 15. This involves so brief a stay at Washington as to permit only the signing of bills during the closing hours of Congress.
 It Is understood that MT. Wilson in tends to give personal attention in Paris to the work of the Supreme Ex- ecutve Council which promises to be the most important feature of the Peace Conference after the disposal of the Society of Nations,
 Interesting developments in the work of the conference are expected today. The draft of the plan for q Society of Nations will be before the commission on a. society for its sec ond reading, and 1t probably will be prepared for action by 8. plenary ses- sion late in the week,
 The supreme War Council, although hearing the claims of Belgium dele gates in support of the French view that their country shouIdsbe protected until on the same footing as Ger many, is expected to refer this mat ter to an economic committee. The Supreme Economic Council, which is about to be organized, Is expected to consider French and Belgian propo- sals that Essen and other German in dustrial towns should be occupied to prevent the manufacture Of munitions and arms. This question bears on the
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ODD JOBS DAY
 AND DOMESTIC DAY

x Has any one a cellar to clean. * a roof to repair, a room to paint * or paper, yards to clean, attics to * sweep, carpets to beat, windows * to wash or any oGd jobs of any * kind? Telephone to the U. s. * War Bureau. or tell any minute * woman. They will send some * body. Thursday is Odd Jobs * Day. Telephone in time.
 * Do you want washing done. a 5; spare room cleaned, curtains done :. up, floors scrubbed, or anything * of that kind? Telephone as be- * fore. Friday is Domestic Service * Day, ard there are people who * want N'r k.
 * M wanted to aid in a: the ass. If any woman * will l. may notify Mrs. IF * W. Fleclz, War Bureau, 500 * First Bridgeport National Bank * Building.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11
Benefit To Germany
 By Destroying Industries

Paris Feb 11By the Associated Press)-The report pre- pared 1916 by headquarters to show how Ger many would benefit from the destruction of certain industries contained 462 pages the Supreme War Council was meeting Monday afternoon by Louis Koz the French minister Material for the report collected by hundred experts released from military duties for the pur
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11
Jitney Men Hold Meeting
 And Protest Proposed Law

Practically every ney driver in Bridgeport attended the meeting this morning of the ney Mems Association which has recently been organized The meeting called to discuss plans for campaign to fight the passage of the b which to before the legislature in Hartford and which pass ed will likely put ney service out of business. The bill in service
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11

Washington, Feb.Nd1-Japan's atti- tude toward China in the Peace Con- ference is causing grave apprehension among the representatives of the oth- CT Associated Powers. According to official diplomatic information reach ing here, Japan virtually has threat ened war if China makes public secret treaties between the two countries and fails to carry out an agreement to make Japan the successor of Ger many in rights, property and conces- sions held by Germany at the out break of the European war.
 China is relying on the Peace Con- ference, where her delegates are said to have made an excellent impression, and is seeking support from the Unit ed States and Great Britain.
 Advices from the Orient through diplomatic channels say American Minister Reinsch at Picking, seeking to re-assure the Chinese foreign min ister with statements of the friendship of the United States government was told frankly that the foreign minis ter did not see how at this time the United States or Great Britain could divert their attention to the Orient when the European situation de- demanded so much attention.
 When the Chinese peace delegates arrived in Paris the information now available discloses, they reported that their copies of the secret treaties were stolen from their baggage while they were passing through Japan, and con-
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Republican Aldermen Want Stanley's Head As Price For
 Support On Police Changes

Mayor Clifford Wilson has invited members of the Board Aldermen to meet him at private conference to be held the mayors office Friday night is that important matters, pending before the aldermen will be discussed and that his honor will ndeavo pacate that body and have them change their views the Port of Bridgeport
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11
ADOPT PROVISIONAL
 CONSTITUTION

Weimar, Monday, Feb. 1o-(By the Associated Press) The German Ma tional Assembly has adopted til pro- visional constitution with little amendment. The national president will be elected Tuesday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-11

London, Feb. 11-All the strikers in the Clyde district have been in- structed by their leaders to return to work tomorrow. The instructions were issued by the joint committee If the strikers.