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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
COMMON LAW WIFE GETS
 INSURANCE:
Hungarian Sick Ben it Societies Confederation Directed to Fay Over $1,- 900 to Eva Erkes.

Although several years divorced from Emil Erkes, who died last De- cember, Mary Erkes returned to her former husband and lived with him until his death. In 8 decision handed down by Judge Booth this morning in the Court of Common Please, the court has decided that the death in- surance is r1ghtfully the property of the woman. This decision was reached after it was determined that common law marriages are valid in Ohio, in which state Emil and Mary Erkes were married and later lived together as man and wife subsequent to the granting of a divorce decree. The status of people living in such lcirounEtances in the State of Ohio is that of man and wife. If they were considered as married in Ohio they must also be considered so in Con- necticut
 | The insurance policy in question named as beneficiary, My wife, Mary ! Erkes." A subsequent beneficiary had
 never been named.
 Two sons plaintiffs in the case, sued
 to inherit the estate but the court adL
 7udged their claims as only technical
 However, the costs of the trial and
 S15 counsel fees were alloweN the
 plaintiffs. The balance of the s1,O0t IS dlrected to be paid to Mary Erkes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
Miracle In the Mediterranean.

In an article on the submarine war fare in the Mediterranean contributed to the November Century, Herman Whitaker tells of lad on one of the American destroyers who had been washed overheard in black night storm and was thought to be hope lessly lost till voice hailed the watch from under the stern. He had caught inc logline, which trails for a couple of hundred feet behind, and hauled himself along it. Another escape was still more marvellous. Washed over board at night from one of the de stroyers, this particular lad was heaved by a wave upon the deck of another vessel half a mile astern. When he was restored to his own ship at the end of the voyage, his captain thus addressed him: Young man, you have used up all the luck you will have in all your life. The navy is no safe place for you. Take my ad- vice; get out of it as soon as Uncle Sam will let you"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
REV. FITZGERALD
 DIES IN HARTFORD

Hartford, Feb, 7-The Rev. VII liam A. Fitzeriand, pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart, Groton, died at St. Francis hospital, Thurs day afternoon. He had been pa tient at the hospital since the middle uI December upon advice of his phy- sician to withdraw from active work. He was born in Norwalk, April S4, 1876. He was graduated from St. Mary's parochial school and entered St. Bonaventure college, Allengheny, Pa., where he took the usual courses in preparation for the priesthood. He was ordained in this city April 21, 1900. His first appointment was at St. Peters church, this city. Then he went to St. Francis church,
 nd later to Sacred Heart church, New Haven. He was er..y4n.,,. pastor at Groton, June Is, 1915. Burial will be in Norwalk Sat urday afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
LLOYD GEORGE AND
 WILSON CONFER

Paris Wednesday, Feb. 5 - Con ferences between President Wilson and Premier Lloyd-George are under stood to be in progress for the pur- pose of determining the program to be followed by the American and British delegations, respectively, while the President and the Premier are absent. They are arranging af- fairs so that the business of the con ference may move smoothly after their departure, while the campaign for speed in dealing with the Peace settlement which they have been heading Is considered to be respon- sible for much of the more rapid pro- gress than the conference has made
 It Is stated that Premier Lloyd George will probably leave Paris or Saturday, to be absent for two ol three weeks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
EBERT ASKS FOR UNITY AND LABOR
Says Old Order in Ger.
 many Has Gone Forever.

Wetmar, Thursday, Feb. 6.---By The Associated Press .)---The old or der in Germany has gone beyond re- call and the people are determined to rule themselves, declared Friederich Ebert, the chancellor, calling the Ma tional Assembly to order here this afternoon.
 We will call on the old German spirit of We1mar," he said. We will be an empire of justice and truth"
 The Chancellor opened the proceed ings of the assembly at 3:15 o'clock, He was received with applause as he advanced for the ceremonial. In opening he addressed the assemblage as '<ladies and gentiemen"---a form o1 address never before heard in a Ger man legislative body.
 The Chancellor's speech was an ear. nest appeal for unity and untiring Ia. [ Dor.
 The assembly, 397 members of which were present, adopted the od stand, | ing orders of the Reichstag as tenn, porary rules of procedure. The as sembly will meet again tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
WANT Al HOUR
 WORK SCHEDULE

Demands for a A hour week schedule, will be made by Machinists' organization if the program mapped out at the convention in Boston yes- terday is carried out. Business agents and organizers from Maine, Massa- chusetts, Rhode Island and Connecti- cut unions were present and 1t was decided to enlist the support of the members of all unions in the securing of A hour week basis for employ ment in industrial shops. It was pointed out that this would aid ma terially in solving the unemployment problem which is so great through out the New England states. By g shorter working week it will be neces- sary for manufacturers to employ g greater number of men. It will re- duce the income of those already em- ployed, but will work for the im-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
Constitution Draft For Society of Nations
 Is Partly Completed
Continued from Page Oue)

lConGnued Thom Page One) they are in conflict with the princi- pies of a Society of Nations, must give way.
 The Russian problem again will come to the fore today in connection with the acceptance by the Moscow Bolshevik government of the invita- tion to the conference on the Princes islands. In some quarters the ac- ton of the Moscow government has been hailed with satisfaction and re- lief in view of the promise 1t gives of an immediate termination of Bol- shevik attacks on the little Allied army in the Archangel sector.
 Small crowds are beginning to gather around the foreign offic< where the Supreme Council meets but they do not disturb the expert enced diplomats, who say that what surprises them is that the proceed ings have been so remarkably har- monious In view of the multiplicity and the oomple1dty of questions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
Gave Revenue Officers Tip.

Revenue officers who arrested an At lanta man with fifteen gallons of whis- ky In his motor car, found he had g letter from a Georgia farmer, saying that the writer had some very fine pigs for sale at the low price of s7 each" and that "the SOW had a litter of thirty" a remarkable thing in the animal world. On investigation, they found the SOW to be a complete moon- shine still and the litter to be thirty jugs of high-powered moonshine whis- kv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
SEATTLE SHUT UP
 TIGHT AS DRUM
(Continued from Page One)

(Continued from Page One) street cars have ceased operating, res- taurants have shut down and shipping is being diverted to Oregon points because there is no one to load or un- load the cargoes.
 At Tacoma where a similar sympa- thetic strike is in progress, the situ- aton was reported today to have given indications of improvement. Only a few trades unions participated In the general walk-oUt.
 San Francisco, Feb 7.-Major Gen. eral John F. Morrison, commanding the Western department of the army, has gone to Seattle to take charge of the army end of the strike situa- ton there and at Tacoma, 1t was an- nounced at department headquarters today.
 H. B. Baruch, brother of Bernard l Baruch, purchased a seat on the Cot ton Exchange for $15,500.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
POSTPONE STRIKE

London. Thursday, Feb. 6-Post- ponement of the Electrical Trades Un- ion strike, set for tonight. was an- nounced this evening. It was under stood that the latest plan is to call out the engineers in Londons sixty power houses at midnight Saturday
 Some of the electricians struck dur ing the evening, but up to a late hour none of the public services was af- fected. All the power houses were working as usual.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
ASSAULTED WIFE; FINED $50.

Michael Korwarsky was fined $50 by Judge Frank L. Wilder in city court. this morning for an assault upon his wife, Anna, committed Feb. 2 at their home, 197 Sheridan street. The accused said he had been drink ing, that his wife scolded him and he assaulted her. She said he had com nitted other assaults upon her. Kor- warsky was arrested Tuesday by Pa trolman Keane at the plant ef the Bullard Machine Tool Co.,, where he is employed as a machinist.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
German Efficiency.

Workmen, engineers and superin- tendents in factories caught in the north of France when the German army invaded the region have gradual " worked their way back to Paris az repatriation has been accomplished They bring the information that prse ticaily nothing remains of the indus trial establishments anywhere in the invaded districts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
COL. HAWLEY
 T.AUDS WOUNDED
Continued from Page One)

the work. pr. Chutro, one of the most famous doctors of France, with two assistants will arrive here on Aprtl first for the purpose of Organiz- ing this hospital. The hospital will also be used for the instruction of the new methods in the medical art pr. Chutro will remain here for three months.
 Lieut.-CoI. Hawley received his pro- motion from Major to eut,-COlonel when he was appointed commanding officer of the New York hospital unit in June, 1918. The New York hospi- tai unit was one of the first units in France. Lieut--Col. Hawley has been in France for the past year and a half, arriving in this country on Jan uary 20.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
DIED.

this city. Feb. 1, 1919, Matilda, wife of Frederick Schloz, aged 39 years, months. 12 days. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, No. 276 Brooks street, on Saturday aft e1-noon at 2 o'clock.
 Interment at tIe family plot, Lakeview cemetery. Automobile cortege. B6b% this city, Feb. 5, 1913, Patrick Falvey.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral fro,l the residence of his daughter, Mrs. James Roland. 476 Harrall avenue, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 1919, at S:30 a. m., and from St. Augustine's church at a. m,
 Interment St. Michae1's cemetery.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07

provement of the condition of those who are now idle.
 A day will be set on which vote will be taken in the unions through out this section and if the majority are in favor of the shorter schedule every member of any MachinistS un- ion will refuse to work more than the prescribed number of hours.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
MISS AsQUITH ENGAGED

London. Feb. T-The engagement of Miss Elizabeth Asqutth, daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. H. Asquith, to Prince Antoine Bibesco, councillor at the Rumanian legation, has been an- nounced. according to the Daily Mir TOT Prince Bibesco was formerly first secretary at the Rumanian lega- ton at Washington.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
MAJOR WooDBURY RESIGNS

Hartford. Feb. 7-Major J. G, Woodbury, U. S. A. who has been connected with the ordnance depart ment of the army. has resigned from the service and taken the appoint ment of general factory superintend- ent of the Colt Patent Fire Arms Man ufacturing Company in this city. His home is in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
GET BIG PAYROLL,

Boston, Feb. 1.-Two men held up Elisha Ii. Wilcox, superintendent of the General Fire EXtinguisher Co. on a busy street in the downtown dis trict here today, robbed him of the weekly payroll amounting to S600 and escaped,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
WIFE COMPLAINED

John O'Brien, SIP Maplewood ave- nue, was arrested and locked up at the Third Precinct, on complaint of his wife and daughter, who charge that he assaulted at their home this morning. He is being held for his appearance in City court tomorrow morning in bonds of $100.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
INJURED BY FALLING STONE.

James Rose of 243 Center street. a bricklayer employed by the T. J. Pardy Construction Co.,, at Main and Bank streets. was injured by large building stone, falling on his left arm, fracturing 1t. He was attended by Dr. J. F. Keegan of the Emergency hospital staff and taken to his home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
FOR PRICE SCALE
 ON COMMODITIES

(COntinued from Page One) a guide for private enterprise in re- Buming activities.
 There Is no prospect in the im- mediate future for a restoration of pre-war prices, the secretary's state ment said.
 It Is understood that the men who acted as division heads of the war in dustries board prior to It's dissolution on January 1 are among those sug- gestcd to the President.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
SIAMESE DELEGATION
 ARRIVED TO-DAY

Paris. Thursday, Feb. .6-Basil Sarikides, brother-in-law of Premier venizelos of Greece, accompanied by Alexander Rhallis and another mem Der of the Greek delegation to the Peace Conference. arrived at Mar seilles today en route to Paris. The Siamese governments delegation, headed by Prince Traidof, will arrive Friday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
U. S. WELCOMES UNION

Paris, Feb. 7-Secretary of State Lansing in a statement issued today says that the government of the Uni ted States welcomes the union of the Serbian Croatian and Slovenian peo- plea
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
DIED IN HOSPITAL

Washington. Feb. 7-The War de- partment announced today that Ser geant Eugene F. Sharkey of Ansonia, Conn.,, is reported to have died in a hospital at Saarbrucken, Germany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
DUKE OF sANTo BIAURo DEAD.

Mad"id, Thursday, Feb. 6-The Duke of Santo Mauro, master of the Queens household, Is dead, it was an nounced here today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07

pass book No. 105922, Bridgeport Savings Bank. Reward for return to bank. Application for Cfew book to replace same having been made any claims upon said book must be presented to said bank without delay, otherwise said .shp4k will be cancelled and closed and new book issued in lieu there of. A24s%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
TO-DA1Y'S WANTS
WANTED TO BUY

RELIABLE FURNITURE CO.-Sec- ond hand furniture bought and sold Stove repairing; also buy junk We pay best prices. 752 East Main $ B7ali&
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07
CARPENTERS AND CONTRA CroRs

ODD JOBS done on short notice Gra ding, eXcavating, carpenter wolF. chimneys repaired, etc. Les ter 6 Finigan, 110 Standard Ave
 B7all%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07

ATJ 10 A M., FEB. 14, 1919, at 119
 HoNsatonic Ave, we will sell at tpIlblic lction. 5S -.cks beans con- ,sNgned 10 order of l. Cross Co. No tify e. Semino, accrued charges of o&q5J02 being unpaid. The W. M. sFefFy Co. ax
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07

WANTED-Good Hungarian cook to
 also help with housework good i'wages Inquire White House r'oth- ing Store, 641 Water St. B7b%p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-07

LHas,lL NOTICE-An pledges up to No. 6o117, dated before Aug. 8, 1918, sare for salc; 60os2, 6OO7S, Aug. 6; aeo05s, Aug. 5; eo02O. 6OOO6, 59ss4. ,.699s6, ,5esss, Aug. 8; 59see, 5s96o. 5ss5s Aug. P; 59ss2, 5ssSo, 59s2z, July ls1; 59gO6, July 30; 59sss, July 2sfsyssSs, i5sS9s. July a7; 5ss1s. July 426, 1913. Charles A. ] el, 4a Middle St, a*p
New-York tribune., 1919-07-21
500 Brave Rainy Day
To Inspect the NC-4
Lieut.. Com. Falge Interviews
Many Prospective Navy Re-
cruits in Sheep Meadow

St. Swithin and his rain failed to
prevent the navy recruiting station
here from staging a shore Exhibition
on the sheep meadow, Central Park.
yesterday to attract recruits for ali
branches of the naval service. During
the afternoon nearly 500 persons
braved the downpour to inspect the
NC-4 and to learn of the many activi-
ties of the sea fighters and the ad-
vantages the service offers
L1eutenant Commander j. II. Falee,
IN charge Of the recruiting station at
"a East Twenty third Street, was kept
busy answering questions and inter
viewing parents of prospective re-
crults. Much interest was shown by
the latter IN the recent ruling of the
Navy Department by which 100 en-
lsted men Will be given an oppor-
,unity to enter Annapolis in June.
1920. 1t is necessary for sailor to
nave the equivalent Of two years high
school education and to enlist before
August to be eligible.
Rear Admiral Glennon, commandant
of the Third Naval District, motored
up while a chief electrician, a veteran
OF twenty eight years in tho navy, was
explaining the operation Of a Bliss
Leavitt torpedo. Before telling about
the torpedo the chief told of the new
two, three ard four year enlistment
periods, the increased pay. and the
opportunities for choosing service on
any sh p in tho navy.
The NC-4 win remain on exhibition
in the park until July 28, when it will
be taken by the inland canal route to
Washington for permanent exhibition
In tho Smithsonian Institution.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-21

elocutionary fire, recited long poem
about oppressed humanity and all that
sort Of thing.
This was followed by the outpourin gs
of a young revolutionary soul who
positively made himself sweat with the
exerton of copious quotation from
Shelley And another youth worked
himself into a frenzy and whacked the
air with no less vigor in reciting from
William Morris.
But the melodrama reached it's height
with the rendition of lengthy elegy
on Frank Little, who was lynched early
in the war "for his unpatriotic utter
ances." He was pictured as martyr
who had been foully done to death. The
American flag was termed a "piece Of
colored CLOTH" Americans were taught
to kiss their flag, ran the poem, but
not their fellow man when he was
about to be hanged. And much more
in this vein.
Dancers Make Big Hit
The interpretative dancing done by
two of the Yipsels made a great hit
with the audience. They chased bal
looms all over the stage and spun
imaginary threads and jumped into
midair, nearly banging their heads on
the roof, as they only had few feet
of space in which to caper. They
were not overburdened with draperics
The tableaux vivants were reserved
for the end of the programme. First
sonating the political prisoner of Rus
sia, who is about to be hanged. Hope
was presumed to be shining on her
| face that Freedom interpreted as Boil
shevism by the Yipsels-would live or
though she were dead.
Then there was touching tablcay
of two of the worlds workers, sup
posed to have very empty stomachs
and a grudge against their bosses
They we're dressed as factory workers
and were gaunt, shabby and hollow
eyed.
The final tableau showed Socialism
triumphant. Clothed all in red ane
holding aloft the torch of universe
brotherhood" was the girl who earliel
in the evening had told The Tribune
reporter in blunt and abusive term.
to get out. When she appeared tri
umphant as "The Lady in Red how
ever, wild enthusiasm surged through
the hall The Yipsels jumped to theil
feet with one accord and roared thei1
anthen,-"The Interna tional"-at the
top of their voices.
In All Seriousness
1t was serious performance. They
linked hands as if performing a holy
rite and thus paid homage to the sym
bolic figure of the revolution, in which
they firmly believe.
Before they disbanded a letter wa.
read from an. older member of tn,
circle, who advised them not to de
sist from their activities because the
weather was hot. He promised tha
hotter times were coming
The Young Peoples Socialist League:
as whole throughout Greater New
York, after being asked to determin,
what side of the fence they were on
have voted left wing. Of the fourteen
circles in Manhattan every one excep
No. voted left. There are clever
circles in Brooklyn, five in the Bron:
and three in Queens County.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-21
The Oriental Shop

has brought some new lovely
wall hangings from Japan, and
they are the sort one rarely sees.
All embroidered in soft gray
greens, taupe, soft blues and tans
in curious round-and-round
stitch in heavy linen and silk,
not conspicuous, but soft and
blending beautifully with nat
ural background of soft walls.
For hanging for foyer hall
or for the center of interest on
the wall of a large country house
living-room they are distin-
guished and charming.
One 7x9 feet is embroi-
dered with the sacred dragon
and banded around with soft
brocade; $3.50.
Another portraying the
phoenix and dragon, the
Emperor and Emperor's
symbols, is 6x8 feet and is
$3.50.
Oriental Shop,
Second floor, Old Building.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-21
Freight Smashes Into
Big String of Coaches
Two of Them Telescope and
Ten Others Damaged in New
York Central Wreck
.Cnect1I Ccrrroro

opeCuA correspondence
YONKERS, July 2O-With a crash
that was heard two miles, locomotive
drawing heavy freight train and
travelling twenty miles an hour
ploughed into an empty PASSENGER
train on the New York Central tracks
at Glenwood Depot before daybreak to-
day.
Engineer Maher was pulling out of
the Yonkers freight yard on a siding.
He intended to take the cross-over to
let him out on the main northbound
track: Owing to fog he was unable to
see the string OF twenty-sx suburban
cars that stood on the siding ahead.
Instead of taking the cross over, closed
against him, he went straight up the
siding. The locomotive hit the stalled
train with a terrific impact Two steel
suburban cars were telescoped and
piled one on top of the other. Ten
other cars we're damaged.
A wrecking crew was twelve hours
getting the wreckage out Of the way
The engineer was not hurt
New-York tribune., 1919-07-21
New shipments
come into the
August
Furniture Sale

Velours and tapestry-cov-
cred living-room furniture
in matched suites ard sepa-
rate pieces. The velours
pieces, especially, are notable
in quality and price because
the manufacturer purchased
the coverings months ago.
since which time their cost
has actually doubled.
Some examples
3-piece all-over upholstered
suite, in mulberry silk velour
with a gold ground. and loose
cushioned seats. S679 grade
$4,000
3-piece all-over upholstered
suite in blue silk velour, loose
cushion seats and arms. S712
grade 1868. 90
o-plece all-oVer upholstered
suite in blue velour, $696 grade
S556.75
3-piece all.over upholstered
suite in tapestry, with loose
cushion seats, S430 grade
S344.O0
3-piece all-over Upholstered
suite in tapestry, loose cushion
seats, 1895 grade $4,000
Tapestry-covered arm chair.
with loose cushion seat, Sl37.5o
grade $1,000
Tapestry-covered arm chair,
$55 grade S44.00
Fifth Gallery, New Building.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-21
August
Bedding Sale
(Now going on)

S42 for our $50 long hair
mattress, 54 X rs in.
S26.25 for our S35 long
hair mattresses, SO X 76 in.
S34 for our sac pure
horsehair mattress, 81 x76
inches.
s2125 for our s26.25 pure
horsehair mattress, 36 x 76
inches.
S34 for our SAP black
mixed hair mattress, 54 X IS
inches.
S21.25 for our S26.25
black mixed hair mattress,
36 X 76 in.
$26 for our $34 mixed hair
mattress, 54 x 76 in.
$16.25 for our $2l.25
mixed hair mattress, 36 X 76
inches.
Everything in the Bedding
Store - mattresses, springs,
pillows-reduced at least 10
per cent.
Sixth Gallery, New Building.