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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
HORIZONS TRY
 TO GET HOMES . FROM vILLISTAS

Douglas. Ariz., Aug. 22.---Some of the several hundred Mormons who were driven out of their colony at Colonia Morelos, sixty-five miles south east. of Douglas by Villas army of invasion in 1916 are endeavoring to recover their homes from the Mex ican squatters who have usurped them. About ten Mormon families still live in the colony but are not permitted to occupy their own brick houses Mexican families are living in them and refuse to quit, proclaiming the doctrine of Mexico for Mexicans'' D
 Many other Mormons, disheartened by their reverses have begun life anew in the United States. Appeals have been made to the Mexican au- thorities by the Mormons without re- suit. Recently the American State De- partment asked the Mexican govern ment to drive out the usurpers and restore their property to them. The colonists hope this effort will be suc- cesSful,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
YANKEES BRING
 HOME 'BAC0N' AND GERMAN "DAWCS"

Paris, July 2s.-America will be overrun with German police dogs if the dog-catchers at the ports in the United States where the returning troops land do not put an embargo on the German product.
 All the soldiers and marines from the Rhine districts bring police dogs to Paris. Officers, doughboys and girl workers with the army lead them through the Paris streets. The American troop trains passing through Belgium and Luxemburg on their way to French ports all carry a great assortment of the German canines.
 Red Cross Workers, Young Mems Christian Association workers and members of the Young Women's Christian Association have been won over by the German police dogs and are taking them back to America Most of the canines have pedigrees showing that their grandfather was a wolf. They are all grey. about the size of a shepard dog with the point ed nose and sharp erect ears of a -nIf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
ONE KIND DEED IS WORTH FORTY
 MONTHS PRAYER
This Is the Doctrine of The Koran, Old Religious
 Book.

Said Milton, "A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit treasured up on purpose to a life be yond life" The sacred books of the world are these: The Bible, The Kor- an, the Rig-Veda Cthe entire body of India's sacred lore); and the Law of Confucius. The Book of the Dead of the Ancient Egyptians was a collec- tion of prayers and hymns for the passage of the soul to Amenti, the Land of the Dead. On August 23rd, 634 A. D., Abe Bekr died. He was Mohammed's father-in-law, and the first Caliph or successor to Mohammed in the government of the Faithful. In his short reign of only two years, he caused the precepts of the Prophet Mohammed to be collected in a vol ume called "Al Koran" which is the sacred and classical book of all Islam. It is written in the Arabic language. The word Koran" is derived from the Arabic Kara" which occurs at the commencement of the 95th Surah or Chapter, said to be the first chap ter revealed to Mohammed; it has the meaning of the word ''The Reading" !" Mohammed claimed that its contents were revealed to him by the Angel Gabriel, and the revelation communi- cated in dreams, whereafter he se- cluded himself in a cave in Mount Hira, and worshipped there day and night. Each Surah of the Koran be- gins with the invocation, "In the Name of God. the Merciful, the Com passionate" One of the most verses in the entire book, and connected with Islam's Law of Alsgiving, is the foIlowing: "One deed of kindness to thy neighbor is worth forty months of prayer" The prayer for the guid- ance or protection of God in the first Surah. Is one of the most profoundly touching bits of religious supplica- ton in the whole system of Anno- tated Revelation.
 The Koran undoubtedly borrowed a great deal from the Hebrew Talmud. and the Bible. Mohammed was born in 571 A. D. The flight of Mohammed tthe Hegira) from Mecca to Medina, to escape from his enemies. is the date on which Islam bases the commence ment of its era, called l A. H. This occurred in 622 of our Era, Anno DOmini
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
GIRLS
 NOW % BACK
 TO HOUSEHOLD

London, July 30.-The domestic service problem. according to the Ministry of Labor, is gradually be- coming easier, and the. girls are show ing more inclination to return to household service.
 Further improvement Is expected when the domestic service training organized by the London CountyrI~oun- cil are in full swing. One of these centers was opened today in Ham mersmith, and immediately all va cancies were filled.
 Training is free to all girls who are receiving unemployment dona- tions. Parlor maids will receive special attention, being taught to wait on ta- ble and to observe many little niceties of service, such as not joining in the laughter which follows a good joke by one of the guests. The correct way of passing around vegetables and of moving plates silently also are parts of the cirriculum
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
TRUMbULL

Mrs Lillain Brinsmade spent the week end in Bridgeport as the guest of MT. and Mrs. Seymour Plumb.
 Miss Eleanor Beach of watertown is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Burr F. Beach.
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel Ward enter tained three tables of whist at their home on Wednesday evening. Those present were MT. and Mrs. Charles N. Evitts, Mir and Mrs. Howard s. Beach, Burr F. Beach, Mrs. Frederic Reynolds, Miss Reynolds. MT. and Mrs Thomas Cone, Mrs. Samuel Clark. The highest scores were held by Mrs. Frederick and Howard s. Beach.
 Miss Wilma and Maud Swanson, Miss Ruth Linley, Miss Lottie Gris- wold of Long Hill Miss Gertrude Weller of Nichols and Miss Alice Scott of Bridgeport are spending a week at Myrtle Beach, Mrs. William Fuller of Tashua is their chaperone.
 Miss Mary Linley of Stratford is visiting at the home of her brother, Albert Linley.
 Leon Beardsley is driving a fine new limousine.
 Cedric Pease and Carlton Shepard are staying at the I. M. c. A. camp at Poochtuck.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hughes entertained a party of friends from Bridgeport on Wednesday evening.
 Ira Evans is recuperating at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Albert Linley after a severe attack of pneumonia.
 Miss Reynolds of Stamford is visit ing at the home of her brother, Fred erick Reynolds
 Harriet and Helen Plumb Merrill Shepard and the Misses Gardiners spent Thursday at Myrtle Beach.
 Mrs Aaron spent the week end in New York.
 Thomas Cone attended the sheep roast given by the Chamber of Com merce at the home of Frank Gris- woId in Long Hill on Wednesday af- ternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Burr F. Beach, Miss Eleanor Beach and Mrs. Mary J. Beach spent Wednesday at Fairfield Beach.
 Mir and Mrs. Frederick Evitts of Huntington. MT. Hayward and daugh- ter, Dorothy, of Long Hill, were call CTS on Tuesday evening at the home of MT and Mrs. Charles N. Evitts.
 Mrs Lillian Brinsmade is staying at the home of MT. and Mrs. Erwin s. Fairchild of Nichols. MT. Shearer of Bridgeport has pur- chased the property formerly owned by Mrs. Curtiss and is remodeling it for two family house.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
ENGLISH HAVE
 PLAN TO STOP
 COAL WASTAGE

London, July 14.-CoaI st arcity and the uncertainty of the supply for the coming winter are combining to turn the attention of engineers to some system of smoke consumption which while saving fuel, will serve to cleanse Londons murky atmosphere. To the present no practical system that will come within the purse of the average househ older has been de- vised, but experiments along that line are being carried out by a number of corporations.
 London uses soft coal fin preference to anthracite and within an hour after six o'clock in the morning. when London servants arise, the air is filled with long spirals of smoke from countless chimneypots. The sky soon is entirely obScured.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
VETERANS ARE AROUSED OVER
 CLA!M DELAYS
To Investigate Charges Made Against War Risk
 Insurance Bureau.

Providence. R. l., Aug. 23.-A committee was appointed by the Ma tional Encanpment of Veterans of Foreign Wars at the closing session, 10 investigate charges made by mem hers against the war risk insurance bureau ana the Federal Vocational Training Board.
 Charges against the former are in efficiency and delay in settling claims and against the latter are delays in getting the vocational training pro gramme under way.
 Resolutions were adopted condemn- ing Bolshevism, socialism and the I. w. w, urging Congress to grant world war veterans a bonus of six months pay and advocating May 30 as a national holiday
 Washington won the fight for the annual encampment after the biggest contest of the convention, in which many big cities made a bid for the prize.
 A council of administration was elected to consist of Past Commander Bowen B. Howell, Newark, for a term of five years; Past Commander Gus Hartung, Denver, four years; Past Commander Albert J. Rabing. New York, three years; Fred s. Slower, Pittsburgh, two years and Capt Rob ert T. Rasmussen, New York, one year.
 At the closing business session of the ladies auxiliary of the encamp- ment Mrs. Lydia Riegel. Philadelphia. was reelected chief Other auxiliary officers were elect ed as follows: Senior vice-president, Mrs. Bessie Robinson, Chicago; junior vice president, Mrs. Emma Stillman, l New York; Chaplain, Mrs. George Purdy, Providence; treasurer, Mrs Dora Roffenspeyer, Pittsburgh.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
TOBACCO HABIT DANGEROUS

says Doctor Connor, formerly of Johns Hopkins hospital Thousands of men suffering from fatal diseases would be in perfect health today were 1t not for the deadly drug Nicotine. Stop the habit now before it's too late. It's a simple process to rid yourself of the tobacco habit in any form Just go to any up-to-date drug store and get some Nicotol tablets; take them as directed and 10; the pernicious habit quickly vanishcs. Druggists refund the money if they fail Be sure to read large and interesting announce ment by Doctor Connor soon to ap- pear in this paper. It tells of the dan ger of nicotine poisoning and how to avoid it. In the meantime try Nicotol tablets; you will be surprised at the reSult-Ady
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
STAMFORD

Stratford, Aug. 23.-(Special to The Times). - The services in Bethany Church tomorrow morning will com mence at 1O:30 o'clock with a sermon by the pastor, Rev. William H. NichoH. Sunday school will be held at 12:00. Young Peoples meeting at 6:45 and evening prayer at 7:30. All are welcome.
 Contrary to reports sent out at the beginning of the week the speaker on Sunday at the Christ Church will be Doctor France instead of the Rev. MT Goldborough of Bridgeport. Ser vices will be held at o'clock and 10:45.
 A number of ladies who were very active in the Red Cross work, spent Thursday at Fort Trumbun Beach, as the guests of Mrs. Fox at her cot tage.
 H. M. Doyle of Ferry Boulevard is on a business trip to Canada.
 Samuel Dickenson of the D. M. Read Company of Bridgeport Is en- toying his vacation.
 Miss Zee Rogers of Warick avenue, the popular clerk in Abercrombie's s News store, spent a delightful day in Bridgeport, yesterday. While in town Miss Rogers visited the Lyric Rumors about Stratford state tha. Peter Custoponlos. owner of the Stra tford Randy Kitchen. will leave for Greece as soon as his passport ] can be secured.
 The Stratford Bowling Alleys will l open Monday evening and games vii | he rolled. The Billiards will roll the Stratford team. AS usual on the open | ing night refreshments will be served Many of Stratford's Volunteer Fire. ! men are spending week-ends at tho Ffremen's cottage at Short Beach. | ,.ORTEZ c. ROCKWELL. plumbing and heating; jobbing a speciality Corner Main and Hillside avenue, Stratford. D 10 tf' | STRATFORD GARAGE-Automob accessories and general repair work Satisfaction guaranteed at Carten I Bros.
 I FOR SALE-Old fashioned Is roo- ' house in Stratford. Gleason. zo9f
 Maine St. Stratford. Conn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
DEVON

The visiting Nurse card party and food sale surrounded the town build ing with automobiles Wednesday af- ternoon and filled the spacious floor of the town hall with players. It was a successful event socially and as a revenue producer, and the proceeds will go a long way toward solving the problem of the automobile, Cakes went to a premium early in the sale and were with other articles, readily disposed of.
 The clambake to be given by the Goodyear people for the benefit of the little church on railroad street of the factory, and the probable date is a week from Saturday.
 The decorating committee is to be Congratulated on it's work in connec- ton with the Welcome Home Day Some beautiful effects have been ere ated, the town hall. facade being a conspicuous example.
 The drawing off of water from the lower pond, presumably for the purpose of scrubbing the river bed, was a timely act.
 The August meeting of the Tues day club was, as anticipated, of de- cided interest. Mrs. F. A. Summer spoke of the negro problem as seen by her in the light of TalladeEE ex-
 perience. Her address received the compliment of close attention. Mrs.
 Richard Futile sang twice with en-
 cores. She has a voice of good quality and remarkable range, and her mum
 bers gave the audience great pleasure. The fire companies. police commis- sion and board of education will have their turn before the finance board
 Thursday evening.
 A number of ladies interested in the fortunes of the D. A. R. met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Mer- ritt Merwin to plan for the bazaar that is to be held. at The Pines'' or the 2sth inst.
 The proceeds of the Visiting Nurse | card and food sale so far as the in- come has been accounted for. amount 10 s146 This will be increased some what by final returns.
 Mrs Arthur R. Clarke and Mrs Harold Hawkins appeared before the board of finance last night and asked i $500 for the fund of the vrsrrins I nurses. Stanley Clark asked for SIPS. 900 for the police department, $2.OOC for the chief. s1,70O for the captain and s1,7oO for sergeants. The board | of education did not appear.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
Amer1cus Tent, the Maccabees

A delegation of members from the New Haven Lodge of the Maccabees last night presented the Americus Tent with the banner awarded to the team winning the membership campaign. The delegation lncfuCed Sir Knights, Henry Holmes. Jess Chadwick and Ray Tucker. Although the American Tent has come out ahead in the competition, they are not content with standing still and Deputy Rally in charge of the work is one of inc busiest men in the city getting new members. If the members Of inc local lodge have their way they will have permanent possession of the banner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
DIDN'T WORK THAT WAY.

'.Robson. do you know why you are like a donkey?'' the jester quoried.
 Like donkev2" echoed Robson. opening his eyes wide. ''I don't"
 "Because your better half Is stub borness itself'
 The jest pleased Robson immense ". for he at once saw the oppor- tunity for a glorious dig at his wife So when he got home he said: Dear, do you know why I am like doa- key?" He waited a moment, expect ing his wife to give It up. But he didn't. She looked at him somewha uityingly as she answered:
 ''I suppose it's because you wer, born so."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23

St. Charles church, 1255 East Main street, Rev. Patrick McGtvney, pas tor. Masses at '. s:15. and 1O:30; chil- dren's mass at 8. No Sunday school during summer months. Holy hour and benediction every Sunday evening at o'clock.
 Sacred Heart church. 71s Myrtle ave nue, Rev. Richard Moore, LL. D., pas tor. Low masses at ', 8, 9, 1O and II. Last mass followed by benediction. months.
 St. Augustine's church, corner of Washington avenue and Pequonnock street, Rev. James B. Nihill, P. R., pastor. Masses Sunday at s, '. 8. g, 10, and 11:15. No Sunday school during summer months. Evening services at 7:s0.
 Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Union avenue and Orange street, Rev. T. B. Smith, pastor. Summer schedule of masses, ', 8, 9, and 10 o'clock. Las. mass is a low mass
 St. Peters church, 521 Howard ave- nue, Rev. Thomas Kelly, pastor. Masses at 7:S0, g, and 1o:3O a. m.
 St. Anthonys French R. c. church, e6 Colorado avenue, Father Massicot, the summer months will be at 7;3U and s:sO with benediction after .he last mass.
 Holy Cross Croathian, 45o Pine street. Pastor, Rev. Michael J. Golob. Masses Sunday at 8 and 10:30 o'clock.
 St. Patrick's church, North avenue and Porter street, Rev. Father Lynch, pastor. Masses Sunday at 7:3O, g. s:3O, and 1O:3O. No evening services or Sunday school on Sunday during the summer months.
 St Josephs church. 4s Madison ave nue, Rev. Hubert Dahme. Low masses on Sunday at and 10 o'clock. Ben ediction following last mass. No Sum- day school during summer months.
 Sts. Cyril and Methodius church, corner Crescent avenue and Church street. Pastor, Rev. Gaspar J. Pan nick. Sunday masses at e:30 and 1O:S0. No Sunday school during summer months. Benediction after last mass.
 St. Mary's church. Pembroke street, corner Steuben street, Rev. Matthew Traynor. pastor. Low masses at 7:3o, 2, and 1O:30. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after last mass. Children attend the g o'clock mass. No Sunday school during summer months.
 Holy Rosary church, 3s5 East Wash ington avenue, Rev. M. F. Heating. pastor. Low masses at 6, 7:30. g, and 10:s0. Children attend the o'clock mass. Benediction following the last mass.
 St. Stephens CHungarian), Spruce street, corner of Bostwick avenue, Rev. stephen Chernitzky, pastor. Sun day masses Qow) celebrated at T:3O. g, and 10:30. Benediction and Vespers at 8 D. m. Instruction for children every morning from to II with the excep- ton of Saturday and Sunday. St. Johns of Nepomuck, Slovak church, 3sO Brooks street, Rev An drew Komara, pastor. Low masses a. I7. 8, 9, and 1O:3o. Benediction after last mass. No Sunday school during summer months.
 St. MichaeTs Polish). BIO Cterlfng St. MichaeTs (Polish), BIO Sterling pastor. Low ma sses, S, 9:15, and 10:3o St. Thomas church CFairfieId). Rev Father Blake, pastor. Masses at z SIS. and 1O:30. Children's mass at S:l5 with Sunday school immediately fol- lowing.
 St. James CStratford), Rev. Father ! O'Connor. pastor. Masses at 7:3O, s: 30 j 10:30. Benediction after 10:30 service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
DIR. DAY TO OCCUPY PULPIT
 FIRST SUNDAY OF SEPTEMBER

Tho Rev. Dr. William Horace Day. who arrived in this country. after four months overseas. this past week, will again occupy his pulpit at the United Congregational church on the first Sunday fin September. The Rev. Ed ward A. George. who has so ably filled his place since April. will continue to preach during the remainder of Au- gust. His sermon subject for Sunday morning Is What to Seek"
 The soloist Sunday will be Mrs. d.ena Mason Barnsley. soprano. She win sing Costa's .Confounded Be" The offertory will he to organ num- Ibers, Song of the Roses" Ashmall, and Meditation" Faulker---Mr Ed luund P. Dodge, Jr., at the organ. The prelude will be "Sursum Corda," FL gar and the postlude Festival March" Fau1ker
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
NEW HAMPSHIRE MOVE MAY HAVE
 INFLUENCE MERE

It is being discussed as robable that the example of New Hampshire in calling a special session for the ratification of the Federal Suffrage Amendment may have an effect in Connecticut.
 Already, before action by New Hampshire, fourteen states have rati- fled the amendment. The Governor in Minnesota has called a special ses- sion there for September 18th.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23
News of Fraternal
 Orders in The City
Scottish Historical Society

The Scottish Historical Society celebrated its fourth anniversary by giving a welcome home dinner and entertainment to the members who have seen service. J. J. Japp pre- sented to the lodge a group picture of the returned service men of the society. Members of the order rend- cred solos and Bob Forbes, a well known sketch artist, drew SC eral humorous drawings. John Hodinott entertained with a solo on the con certina.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-23

A peullon IS Tn circulation along Gulf street as a foundation for an appeal to the finance board and to the town for decided improvements in that section. Deep holes in that popular highway are spoken of.
 At a meeting of the general com mittee of the Welcome Home cele- bration Tuesday evening the tangles and uncertainties of the program were shaken out and the following agreed upon:
 Flag raising and speaking on the green at 9 o'clock as aforesaid; in spection of service men by Lieut. Col. Putney; informal parade-to be par ticipated in by everyDody-to the Beardsley's lot; athletic events there with twenty-three silver cups suita- bly, engraved, as prizes; clambake- feast as some one says-about 1:3O; everybody on the Gulf street Grounds for the North Haven game, service men free, band conce-t at Boards ley's lot, T to g p. m.; fireworks same place, g to 10; dance at the town hall, g to midnight.
 Service men urged to appear in uniform and may wear blouses- note the change. Both companies of Home Guards invited, presumably to appear in uniform.
 In addition there will be water sports Sunday at Walnut Beach, be- ginning at noon.
 Arctic Engine company raced nois- ily down New Haven avenue shortly after midnight Wednesday night on a call from Woodmont in connection with the burning of the Fulton barn, but the destruction was complete when they arrived.
 It is reported that a member of the Woodmont Department living near the building noticed a blaze within about s o'clock It died down at once and investigation showed that there had been a fire in a corner among some charred papers; also there were other indications in evi- dence that fires had been started at various places. The theory, therefore, is that a second and successful at tempt was made by an incendiary immediately after the passing of the last trolley by that spot.
 Mrs. Harry Miller. formerly Miss Natalie Ford, has been quite i'll for several days. INpnOlu lever pel0S rear ed. She was reported as improved yesterday, typhoid not having been developed.
 Preliminary steps were taken we'd nesdav evening to form a Milford most of the American Legion. a na- tionaI orga nization. bearing the ga me relationship to the world war the c A. R. does to the Civil war. There were 12 or 15 service men Dresent and they were addressed by Philo Calhoun of Bridgeport. who ex- lplained the objects O. the Legion and the method of oreaniza ton. ~1d- v-ard Rrotherton was chosen tempor- arv chairman and Edward Munson | tenporarv secretary. All of the service men present signed an application for a charter.