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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
THE DANGEROUS UNION

A UNION between the prolearan leaders of Central 4 and the proetarian government of Russia might be fraught with grave consequences would thing, like 300OO0OOO souls controlling among tAra and vast industrial which, ed would be formidable beyond counting
 The attempt Allied discipline a com bnaion would be difficult if not impossible reason working sympathy with government would have to contend
 entirely a simple thing soldar- tto fight the missionaries of Germany, Hungary might impossible solidarity necessary :proletarian governments.
 Why should a proletarian government be fraught If such governments to exist they will into being improve the condition of the they exist This would not in itself be evil-
 the long evil in any improvement, how great political condition of the people, Such improvement would be excellent and thoughtful and women would welcome it.
 Indeed, democracy goal precisely such theggreatest good for the greatest number.
 peril consists in the speed of the change, with the anarchy which unduly swift social anange invariably
 Living would prefer orderof change under which living might continue comfort in the safety of their the reasonable which afforded gf dersa stable government in civilized country
 pains Russia great to the es Executions do not spare radicals Assassination takes victims who opposed the regime of the moment without much regard to the economic sympahies of the slain-
 will be best to complete the League of Nations giving peace opportunity people arrange it's own l. affairs, and it's unions
 ~ world still has leperhaps it has left-the chance Eto a choice between peace and tumult
 If the golden moment slips there is too much to mature will not settled world during theirslife times
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
RIGHT AND WRONG WAY

trolley company by operating by
 any other improvement in operation drive the jit neys business that is fair and proper competition which everybody welcome The world by competition and improvement The best method is entitled to suppant inferior methods, and will in the long do
 efforts to put the trolley company in better position by making its favor, and against the ney not to be tolerated
 iitney paying it's way. It operates for less price, satisfied customers and gets them to their des swiftly demand from these patrons for the regulation of the tney with respect to liability for damages anything of this kind.
 The best thing that happen to the roes, they can not do business with the great favors they have received they shall under the hammer if into the of public authority if this cannot be arranged then into possession of individuals who will operate them intel lgently, upon the basis of rational investment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
WARNS AGAINST
 STRIKE ACTION
Gen. Dickman Forbids Them in Occupied Area
 Violations Punished.

Coblenz April Unable to obtain Germans to. work voluntarily on sev- eral of the Third Army supply depots whcih are under construction near Bendorf, American military authori- ties requisitioned three hundred la borers through the German civil of ficials. The men will be paid nine marks a day, with the privileges or receiving half this amount in food, if desired.
 Owing to the difficulties encounter ed in obtaining volunteer workmeE and because of several minor labor disturbances recently among civilians employed under American supervis- ion, General Dickman, commander of the American army of occupation. to- day issued a warning against strikes This proclamation, which has been circulated throughout the occupied area, says that all laborers volun- tariIy in the service of employers en- gagged in work for Americans, or working for the army, under requisi- tion or otherwise, are forbidden to join in any conspiracy or plan to at tempt or carry out any scheme to srike or abandon work" It an nounces that any violation of this order will be punished by American military tribunals"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
Roun1ania Hard Elit By War
 Asks America For HeIp

Old clothes have found their day and Spring purchases need not be censured as an extreme extrava- gance this year, since every cast-off garment and piece of worn wearing apparel will find a welcome from the American Red Cross which is collect ing clothing for the helpless refugees of Allied countries.
 Westward, across the Atlantic, the needy old men. women and children of Roumania as well as of the Bal kan States, the Near East, France Italy and Belgium are turning to the people of the United States for food as they had turned to us for men and munitions to shield them against the onslaught of the enemy armies. The fact that with our help the armies have been routed does not relieve us of further responsibility. It is up to US now to give them the decencies of life, especially when to do so de- mands little or no sacrifice from us.
 Nearly every American has found a sympathetic interest in the peoples of at least one of the war-torn coun- tries The new campaign inaugurat- ed by the American Red Cross offers an opportunity for help impartiaIly to all allied nationalties those existing before the war and those newly created.
 Rounlania In Rags.
 One of the countries sending an ur- gent appeal to the United States. and which will be relieved by the Red Cross campaign, is Roumania, a country in which even the upper classes, always accustomed to lux uries of life, are suffering with the poorer people for lack of the essen- tialS of decent living.
 ''Women and children of once wealthy famiIies.' said T. TiIeston Wells, the Roumanian Consul in New York, are in tatters. Some people are proud if they possess one gar nent only. But they know what the Red Cross has done for the sick and wounded in battle, and for the civ- ilian population in war times, and so
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01

they feel confident that help will soon be forthcoming and that their hun ger will be appeased.
 'Roumania before the war had a population of 7,O00, 900. The greater Fart of this population, of which roo, 600 were lost in battle, has been driven into about one-third of their former territory. The people have been nearly isolated for a year, and are now without food, clothing and shelter. Starvation and disease have taken thousands of victims"
 A call has come to pr. Wells direct from Queen Marie of Roumania, tell ing of the needs of her people. Under garments especially are wanted and about 3,00O,0OO chemises for women and children are needed. This is only one piece of clothing that Americans can contribute, but other things too are wanted An old dress, warm woolen stockings that you do not want to wear darned, a winter over coat of which you have tired, sweat CTS whose color have faded, all are essential and will be put to good use Even bedcIothes and linens are need ed, for many of the families have been routed out of their homes and have watched the Turks and BulgarS rage their homes with the entire household contents.
 live in Crowded Euts.
 '"The fact that Roumanians have lived with all the reffnements of edu- cation and culture similar to ours,'. continued the. Consul. should make the tragedy of the impoverished peo- pie, now living in crowded huts, sometimes without the most meagre necessities, more poignant to the Americans. We need only contem- plate what we ourselves would suffer without clothes and food and homes to realize the horror in which Rou- nanians of our own type are living"
 Death in all forms has swept over Roumania, says Katherine Olmstead, a Red Cross worker who has spent six months in Jassy up to the time the country was compelled to make
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01

peace, and who corroborates the statement of the Roumanian Consul.
 Everything was lackng-drugs. food and shelter, and above all cIothes," she said. q saw the in- habitants Of the invaded regions, thousands of families, the old, the helpless, the crippled and the Ill. The European relief commission is sending food to satisfy their needs. We must also send clothing and household materials to protect them from storms and cold and to permit them to recreate their sense of self respect.
 Orhpans Cry for Bread.
 '"Thousands of orphans were ramb- ling about, nearly naked, crying for bread. I saw them lying in the street, soaked to the skin. Roads were churned into deep mud and they were dying of sickness due to lack of food and the scant clothin g they had. Many of these children had mutilated faces and amputated hands, caused by explosions of tiny grenad the enemy had thrown in the fields near the orphanges which the chiI- dren had picked up for playthings.'
 It is not a new experience for the
 
 sending materials and dresses-the coats and shoes they cannot use-to less fortunate folks who will gladly re- novate them. The campaign for old clothes for Belgium last fall was so successful and the supplies so gen. erous that the local Red Cross chap ter heads who will receive donations of apparel have no doubt that the community will contribute more clothing than in either of the two previous drives for apparel.
 HousehoIders have also learned the Europeans and returned refugees are not anxious for ball gowns or f1imsy materials that serve no ultilitarian purpose. but only remind them of the nightmare of war through which they have passed through. The main clear ing house for the clothes is g Union Square, New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01

Shirley Mason, the latest arrival at the Pacific Coast film colony, recent ly made a, tour of discovery over the Lasky studio lot. where she is work ing on her forthcoming Paramount pictures, and viewed with intense in terest the various standing sets, the queer props" and so on.
 What would you have liked to have been, if not a, motion picture star someone asked Miss Mason.
 The tiny star smiled up at the in terlocutor.
 What might have been, eh?" she laughed. My goodness, I don't know. I can't imagine I'd like to he anything but an actress. All l want to do is act-not all the time, of course, but whenever I'm supposed to do so.'
 But suppose you weren't an ac- tress, didn't know how to act, for e&- ampIe-what then ?"
 They had reached a country hotel in the western street; Miss Mason jumped up on the veranda and took a position in the doorway.
 Maybe I'd like to run 9 hotel in some peaceful village" she smiled.
 They went on a little further and came to a lunch wagon.
 Now, there,' she exclaimed lis the most wonderful occupation I could imagine An all night lunch counter feeding hungry policemen and mes senger boys and the like"
 "Seriously?" implored the other.
 Well" she pursed her lips thoLghtfuIIy, ''Td like to be c, detec- tive"
 "A what?'
 "A sIeuth-o-o-oh! Regular Sher- lock Holmes or Nick Carter-delving into mysteries and finding clues and so on Wouldn't that be interest ing?"
 s'I daresay, but for a girl"
 Haven't you ever heard of a girl detective? I'm sure I've read of one
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
TEXTILE WORKERS
 WILL ARBITRATE
Announced Last Night Will ingness to Submit De-
 mands to Endicott.

Lawrence. Mass, April 1-The striking textile workers who last night announced their readiness to submit their demands to arbitration by Henry B. Endicott. today resumed the picketing of mill gates and ap- breaches.
 None of the mill officials here to- day would say that he favored the proposed reference to MT. Endicott as arbitrator of the demands of the strikers for 54 hours pay on the 4S- hour schedule. The strike commit tee was also without word from Mir. Endicott as to whether he would act.
 Picketing this morning was marked by one arrest. that of a man charged with lettering. The police received receipts of two instances in which the homes of mill workers were stoned during the night. No one was hurt.
 Extension of the strike in a small way to the building trades developed when 16O men employed in the con struction of an addition to the Wash ington Mill quit work. demanding wage increase of 20 per cent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
WAS IT A SUCCESS?

OIIEGE WOMEN been handling the daily newspa- O per Walter E. Edge, of New Jersey, The Evening Union of Atlantic City The who have again talk paper send out despatch saying the regime of the faue because they lacked the sense Did they did they merely have higher of vaues put really important ahead of of little importance? The who newspapers have been things differently since the began There ten times solid and important in the papers, there was little crime the foolish murders, the degenerate and the debased which used to get much space are being steadily side tracked.
 Judgment the editorial qualifications of the college would better be reserved appear four five years hence. that the tomorrow's way
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
IF WHAT IS COULD BUT BE
 WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
AN INTERVIEW WITH sHIRTEE MASON

somewhere. Just think, one could disguise ones self as an old lady or boy or anything and so hunting des- perafe criminals in their secret haunts.
 There's another thing-I believe I'd have been a fine animal tanner. I like animals so much. I can just see myself in a, cage of lions, cracking a whip and making the big beasts play dead and roll over"
 There's puma over there in a cage" suggested her friend, why not try it?"
 ''No, thanks" responded the Para Tount star. with 8 little shiver, 'I just said-'what might have been.' It takes practice, you know" she added wisely.
 The tour was most interesting. Miss Mason climbed upon old stage coaches. got into a prop" well, had a ride in Sedan chair, climbed trees and did all kinds of things-even to playing in the sand pile-just like tho very little girl she is.
 Dear, dear" she remarked after the trip, this is like going to the circus. I've worked a lot in studios, but this one is so big and roomy and there are so many things to see and do, I feel like a little girl on a. holi- day. SOmeday I'm going to put on the oldest dress have and go for a rCmp around the studio-if they'll let me"
 Studio Manager Fred Kley over heard the remark and nodded:
 Any time, Miss Mason; only we'll have to take q guardian along so you won't get hurt"
 "That'u be all right" she respond ed gaIy. Just So 1 can have all the fun I want and not be hampered by a tight skirt and the fear of spelling a perfectly good suit.''
 Whereupon she jumped into her automobile and vanished in a cloud of dust
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
SENATE INDORSES
 TAX ON LUXURlES

Paris, Monday. March 31,---By d vote of 140 to so, the senate tonight endorsed the governments demand for the retention Of the luxuries tax by eliminating from the budget an arti- cle inserte3 by the chamber of depu- ties aboishing it. Louis K. Klotz minister of finance, who was present and who urged that the article be stricken out of the bIu, Inotored to the chamber later and asked that branch of parliament to reverse it's action on the tax.
 There were violent protests in 5he chamber against the senate's action, deputies who advocated the suppress sion of the luxuriez tax arguing that 1t was not wanted by merchants and workmen. The session continued ul- til late in the evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
SCOUTS DRUN CORPS WILL
 PARADE FOR WAR VETERANS

Frank E. Maland sponsor for the Boy Scouts Fife and Drum Corps has kindly consented allow his organization to parade next Friday night to herald the meeting War Veterans to be held at o'clock at the Eks club the purpose of the of the Bridgeport Camp Worlds Veterans to get discharged soldier in Bridgeport member of Camp No. i. All soldiers sailors whether discharged still in the strongly follow the band to the meeting. No fees required
 All soldiers sailors and should becoming members it is the purpose of the organization to help sailors soldiers and and extend any possible temporary relief where it This be done only through strong organization Soldiers Sailors Together coupon Page Nine
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
SAMOAN CHIEFS
 NOW SATISFIED
Withdraw Petition For Transfer to American
 Rule.

Tutuila, American Samoa, March 31-British Samoan chiefs withdrew today their petition requesting trans fer to American rule. They expessed dissatisfaction only with conditions unde Colonel Logan, fomer admins trator. Colonel Tate, his successor, conciIiated them and gained their confidence.
 Native chiefs of Western Samoa, under British rule, were reported early in March as dissatisfied with the British administration. They were represented as favorng transfer of the islands of Opolu and Savaii to Ameri- can jurisdiction. The agitation fol- lowed the influenza epidemic, which exacted a heavy toll of lives in the British section but did not reach the American territory, which was quar- antined against it with great strict ness.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
GOOD FRIDAY
 PROCLAMATION

Governor Holcomb in his annual Good Friday proclamation sets aside April Is as d Gay to be obseved in fasting and prayer;
 i PROCLAMATION.
 During the past year an army of our young men has been in armed conflict on foreign shores in our de- fense. At home there has been a uni versal participation in everything which would contribute to our sue cess. The armisIce Is signed and the reaction has come, We are still en- vironed with destructive evil forces which are all the more dangerous be- cause less easily visuallzed.
 The people of New England have been great force because Of the Christian influence which surrounded them, developing what has been termed q New England conscience. We must not drift from our moor inss. We need to be aroused from our indifference.
 I. therefore, appoint the eighteenth day of April next as day of
 Fasting and Prayer and earnestly enJoin all who believe in God. love good government, believe in the EancLty of the New England home and the Christian Sabbath 10 pray 10 our God to forgive us for our. sins of IndeIerence and to awaken us to clear comprehension of th dangers which threaten us.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01

A French amure beautifully em- briodered in a riot of color Is used for the waIstcoat front of 6 model and trimmed in Q row of tiny silver buttons all the way down the front. TricoIette is embroidered in contrasting color silk in conven- tional designs. and a plain basque of white rajah has merely the round neck and no decoration, Jabots of cream lace decorate the front of a high cellared model of satin trimmed with contrasting satin and tiny black Natin buttons.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
1.-THE AVALANCHE"

In the face of strong opposition. practically every big motion picture company being Q bidder for the rights. Famous Players-LaAky Corporation has brought the screen rights to Ger tPude Atherton's 'sThe Avalanche '' This most recent book of Mrs. Ath- erton has been pronounced as one Of her best contributions to literature The picture will ba released as an Art craft vehicle for Elsie Ferguson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
IMPROVING THE ORDINANCE

" NAINSTRET is to afford the necessary convenience for the movementof traffic it will be wise to forbid park between State Golden Hill streets. It will hardship side streets. They should S the moving vehicles time they Eat clear street is the best street when the thorough carries many burdens Bridgepors principle AY carries. contemplated change proposed LT9s SSrdinance ought to helpA good-deal-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01

Bad as the I. W. w. agitators find this sadly governed country, many or them strenuously object to being deported to their old homeiands- Boston Transcript.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
THE WEATHER

New Haven, April 1 - For Bridgeport and vicinityg Fair to- nigSst and Wednesday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01

Governor HoIcomb in his annual Good Friday proclamation sets aside April Is as d Gay to be obseved in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-20
LORD CECIL MAKES PLEA
THAT NATIONS DIsARM
Asserts That 1t Is Only Way That
Prices Can BE Re-
duccd.
f PRESS COMMENT is VARIED
One Paper Says Premier Lloyd
Georges Address Is Not Merely
Disappointing, but Shows Govern
mcnt Has No Policy.
by FORBES FArnBArnN.

LONDON. August lo-rhc full tran
script Of yesterdays Important session
OF the Commons, just published. shows
that following Premier Lloyd Georges
speech, Lord Robert Cecil questioned
the sincerity OF some officials" with
regard TO the league of nations, and
that, like Lloyd George. he middle a
plea for disarmament.
The only way to reduce prices"
said Lord Robert lis to stop the large
established Il league OF nations and we
must make II reality. Otherwise
we had better scrap II altogether
i question whether some officials Of
the government have real desire 20
make the league reality. We mus,
make the league success 10 save the
country from bankruptcy and disas-
So cngrosscd was the press late yes
,srday and this morning with the
Irem!cr's speech that this dcclarati
by the foremost British advocate OF
the league did not begin to receive it's
Que siEniiicance and attention until
TO what Officials OF Tho govern
'neht, Lord Roberts allusion was
aimed at.
Comment on Speech.
sn press comment o!1?Tasi on the ,Premier's
Express gals it keen and sound
while the Daily News says:
Inc speech is no. merely d!sap-
pointing and gravely disqu!eting on
most Of the insistcnt problems Of the
day. but IL shows the government has
no policy. The locked box Is lock ed
st!ll'
The miners answer 20 the govern
'ncnt,s refusal OF their demand for ma :
tionalization Of the mines ~ best sum
married by their leader, Hartshorn. a
lIabor!te member Of Parliament who
writes in the Daily Express:
The governments declaration will
hn Il linn Of =,
merely strengthen the leaders violent
antagonism They viii do nothing to
Improve the output. but will do every
thing 20 overthrow the government at
the earliest possible moment"
Public sim Half stunned.
The British press and public are still
haf stunned b. Premier Lloyd Georges
grave appeal TO capital ana labor to
unite in gigantic effort TO recover
Br!tains lost balance Of trade, which.
ne pointed out, threatens the very OK
!stonce Of The empire. His speech in
the Commons yesterday was the long
est he has mad" since ne became Prime
Minister. and Il ranks In Importance
WIKI one ne made during the greatest
crises Of The war
Nor Is II an eXasgeration 20 say
that IL was the most impre ssive adj
dress he has Yet made. for the alb
sencc or his usual SanEuineness gave
IT an added ring OF sincerity and earn
cStneSS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-20
NEW WAGE AGREEMENT
Increase in Pay Provides 81 Per On,
Per Mnn md More for
Overtime.

DETROIT August 10 General
chairnen of the United Brotherhood of
Maintenance OF Way Employees and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-20
Local Temperature Yesterday.

=, ~ temperature. ..,.......... 81
SMiT,Nlinum temperature to 5 =. NJ. 81
...1H'ihu UNI temperature to Il. NJ ~
:M"'ih temperature ycstcrda .......... 10
iiroriiiiai temperature FOR this date. $50. -
deficiency yesterday
deficiency since March -
EN".ss since January I........, ~