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The sun., 1919-09-04
SHELL, 1874, LAYS HIS
AGE TO HARD WORK
Never Had a Scrap or a Fuss
With ANY One" Adds
Kentuckian Proudly.
BIRTHDAY Is CELEBRATED
Has First Automobile Ride
Drinks Liquor Whenever
He Can Get TIT"
Special DESPATCH 10 Tnr sus.

LEXINGTON, KY, Sept. 3. - "Unclo
John" Shell. credited with being the old
est living human being in the world.
celebrated here to-day his 131st birth
cay, the first he ever remembers when
he did not work. and as he says, the last
tie will ever see. He laughingly says
his days are numbered and he knows he
will not live to sec the 132d anniversary
OF his birth.
In his room to-day uncle John" re-
ceived numerous visitors. many from
distant parts ~ the State, who had
CT me here to see iiim. To each he ac-
cnrded hearty handshake and thanked
them for their visit
In reply to their best wishes for
many more birthdays" the old man
would smilingly shake his head and re-
ply: Now, you know 1 will never see
another. I do not expect to live much
longer"
The aged man received many presents
to-day, took drink of liquor before he
arose and ate three hearty meals.
During my entire life" he said. 81
have never had scrap or a fuss with
any one. and as I look back over my
long life take great pride in that fact.
There are few who can say that"
Hard work has been the old mans
lifetime lot. but he has enjoyed and
attributes his longevity to 1t.
However" he said, from the way
things are going now people will soon
be able to live without working at ALL"
Speaking of his habits Mr.. Shell said:
II drink liquor whenever I can get
It."
Mr.. Shell lives in the heart of the
Leslie county mountains. Until his
visit to Lexington he had never ridden
in an automobile.
II have seen several over in London,
KY" the old man said. but was never
In one of them until I came here"
Asked how he liked automobiles he
replied: "All right, but I'm kind O.
'fraid they'll run into each other. And
I've heard they have run into each
other"
Capt. ]. L. Mccoy. former revenue COL
lector. says he lived a year with Mr..
Shell thirty years ago. and he was then
known to be over 100. III. B. Roberts,
Commonwealth Attorney of Hn card, KY.
says he has seen a tax receipt to Mr..
Shell made out in 1909. The late issue
Of the Saturday Evening Post men,
toned John Shell as having made flint
lock rifles about 1905. Mr.. Shell told
the correspondent for THE Sun that he
made the rifles.
His wife, he said, was about 100 years
old when she died. They had been mar
ried more than 100 years.
People who live near Mr.. Shell say
their grandparents knew him as a very
old man when they were children. He
says the United States authorities re-
fused TO accept him as volunteer for
service in the Mexican war because he
was too old"
Mr.. Shell is small In stature. with
bright searching eyes and birdlike way
OF looking at one. His hands are worn
and knotty, but he has strong grip.
The sun., 1919-09-04
BRITISH SOLDIER NOT
KEEN FOR FARMING
Desire for the Open Wanes
With Tommy Atkins on
Return to Blighty.
Special Correspondence to The Sun.

LONDON, Aug 1S.-When Tommy
Atkins" was fighting in Flanders he
dreamed dreams and saw visions OF fu-
ture employment on his own little bit
Of Britain and said nevermore would he
return to the life of the cities Not only
did he deceive himself but also his de-
inand deceived the Government, which
was lead to circularize the men serving
as to their intentions to take up open
air work In agriculture. The response to
the QUESTIONABLE was enormous and
steps were taken to accommodate the
homecoming settlers on the soil.
Decentralization changed the view OF
the glamor of the country. and fewer
soldiers have applied for small holdings
or other settlement on the land than
the canvas predicted.
The latest figures Of the land demand
show that the county councils of Eng
land and Wales so far have received the
applications of 24.27S men for an acre.
age OF $4,000, while the county Dor
oughs have received an additional 6S1
applications for, approximately 5000
xcres.
The report Of the Board OF Agricul-
ture states that 1900 applicants have
been interviewed of whom 5000 are APP
proved as suitable. OF the approved
and about $500 have asked for small
holdings of about twenty acres.
Progress in finding land for the set
Element of soldiers so far has been
limited, and further developments are
to a great extent depending on the
speedy passage through the House of
Lords of the bill to facilitate land set
Element. Such action as the local au-
thorties SO far have been able to take
has been under the existing law, which
involves tedious procedure and delay.
Purchases OF S,4OO acres were author
lied last week, and the total area of
land SO far acquired, or for which the
requirement has been agreed upon by
the county councils during the present
year is 1894 acres.
Not all this land Will be available at
once. Only 5000 acres are actually In
possession Of tenants of the county coun-
ellis under the scheme. A further $4,000
acres will become available at the end
Ct September. 1000 acres moro in No
vember. 5000 acres more at Candiemas
february p next year and 1900 acres
at Lady Day March 20. Tho outgoing
farmers are requested to allow the cree
ton of the cottages in readiness for the
incoming tenants. rs,.
Apart from the schemes controlled by
the local authorities. the Board of AEri-
culture is now operating eleven estates
with q total area of $4,000 acres, which
are being used for the training Of ex-
service men, who. in the majority Of
cases; eventually will become small
holders. These farms enable training
to range from fruit farming to corn and
dairy farming, and 213 men are engaged
on them. Fifty-nine OF the men have
practically completed their training and
are in occupation oil small holdings ON
the settlement
The sun., 1919-09-04
GIRLS MUST WEAR uN1rosxs
Colorado Town WIN Have ~
ssDcIIed Up, school L.s.,.

CANON crrr, Col. Sept. s.-Thero vi,
be no 'dolled up high school girl, !.
Canon City this year IL the school .~
thorities have their way. An order h,,
been promulgated by the board wh,0s
requires both boys and girls to app.,,
In school in uniforms.
The girls are to wear dark b,.
dresses of woollen material. blouse spI,
with plain or pleated skirt preferred y
winter. For autumn and spring Uhsa
material may be used by the girls vi,s
the same plain style of suits. Ties sss
hair ribbons must match suit trimmlrsss
High heeled shoes are taboo--tS.
shoes must have moderate heels, and nv
white shoes are to be worn with dark
suits. Cotton hose to match the sho,.
are to be the rule. The boys suits az.
to be the regulation khaki. and they ss
all to take military training.
The sun., 1919-09-04
TWO SAILORS ATTACK MAN.
Thugs wearing Uniform Rob Hfn
I'm vcstibufe.

Ernest Meyer. saloon keeper. living
OF 40 East Sixty-eighth street. was at
tackled by two men wearing sailor a
uniforms as he entered the vestibule OF
his home early yesterday When his
daughter Dorothy heard his cries and
rushed to his assistance, one of the men
seized her by the throat. she says
The sound of other tenants hvrrying
toward the door caused the two sailors
to flee, taking Meyers we sch and chain.
He was able &c save What money he had
in his pockets. DR.. Merry of Flower
Hospital patched up the cuts Meyer re-
ceived In the scufiie.T
The sun., 1919-09-04
SENATOR JONNART.
MAY BE THE ENVOY
Was Successful in Difficult
Grecian Situation.

PARIS, Sept. s.--senator Charles JON
mart. formerly Governor General OF AL
geria, was discussed to-day as a
possibility OF being named the envoy 70
carry the new ultimatum OF the Su-
preme Council TO Rumanla- The envoy
has not been selected, but II Is believed
he win be a Frenchman.
Mention OF. M. Jonnart's name recalls
his eminently successful work in solving
a difficult political problem at crucial
period in the recent war. In June, 1917
NJ Jonnart was sent to Greece with
plenary powers as representative OF the
three nations protecting that country,
Great Britain, France and Russia. The
course OF Greece under King Constan-
tine, with that nation refusing to comply
with its treaty obligations toward Serbia
The sun., 1919-09-04


Complete returns. that did not come IN
until an early hour yesterday morning
showed few changes In the list OF
nominees as printed. Alderman Bernard
-. Donnelly had a close call in the
Democratic primaries for denomination
In the First district, but he finally
nosed out J. w. Flaherty.
In the Ninth Assembly district in Man.
haitian the insurgent ticket against Ross
ID. Williams, which was led by Thomas
A. Williams, was successful In electine
the members of the county COMMITTEES
and nominating both the candidates for
Assembly and the Board of Aldermen.
The organization candidate was also
defeated In the Fourteenth district.
There were two upsets In the Demo
cratic slate for the Board Of Aldermen.
AS result OF the nomination Of Miss
Margaret L. Smith for the Assembly by
the Republicans in the Nineteenth AS
sembly district there is a good chance
of the election of another woman to
keep Mrs. Mary Lilly and Mrs Ida B.
Sammis company in the Assembly next
winter. Both have been renominated, the
former by the Democrats In the Seventh
Manhattan district and the latter by the
Republicans in Suffolk. Miss Smith Is
a school teacher. The district has a
large negro population.
The vote In the Supreme Court con-
test in the Second district by counties
Is.
The sun., 1919-09-04

Committee. 90 that movement might be
launched TO defeat him for reelection
when the committee Is reorganized on
September IL. At present friends OF
Mr.. KoenIg declare Mr.. Bennett could
not drum up the votes in one assembly
district against the reelection Of Mr..
Koenlg.
The complete returns for President Of
the Board OF Aldermen on the Repub-
lican side of the primaries showed Mr..
Bennett had carried Brooklyn. Queens
and Richmond, but had been defeated in
Manhattan by to 1. BY boroughs the
vote was:
The sun., 1919-09-04

Harry Traffkin OF East 18th street
was killed yesterday, when the bicycle
he was riding crashed into a truck be-
longing to the Cohen Dairy Company of
16 Lenox avenue and driven by Morris
Renson. 1919 Madison avenue. at Madi-
son avenue and 123d street. Several
pedestrians narrowly escaped Injury
when Renson sent his truck upon the
sidewalk in an effort to avoid the acci-
dent.
The sun., 1919-09-04

-NIHt tTtNIIOH uItITIVtb fllSsInEs
tSeventeen election districts missing.
James f. Finegan, leader of the insur-
gents against the McCooey Democratic
machine in Brooklyn. said last nigh
they would abide by the result OF the
primary and support the successful Nc
Cooey ticket. He added that the vote
they received indicated to him that the
days OF Boss" McCooey were numbered.
Finegan did better than any other
member of his ticket. He came within
7,71S votes of defeating Surrogate Win
gate for that nomination. r. Percy
Chittenden, Finegan candidate for Dis
trict Attorney. was defeated by 1888 /;
Wilmott was defeated by Browne for
Sheriff by 1885 Schneider by Webster
for Register by S2.145. and 'Hunton and
Tolleris by Griffin and Nash for County
Judge by about 10000.
The sun., 1919-09-04
DR.. Rein.ch Leave. china sept. 10.

wAsH1NoroN, Sept 3.--Dr. Paul s.
Reinsch, American Minister to China.
who recently sent his resignation to
President Wilson, will leave Pekln for
the United States, September 10, It was
announced to-day at the State Depart
ment, His successor has not yet been
appointed.
The sun., 1919-09-04
ELECT 8 TO G. o. P. COMMITTEE.
Organization Act
mt Party Conference.

WASHINGTON. Sept. Slight new
members were elected to the Republi-
can Congressional Committee tonight
at party conference.
Representatives Tincher (Kan.) and
Mclaughlin (Neb.) }. both new members.
were selected.
The others were Representatives Ram
seyer (Ia.). Riddick (Mont.), Taylor
(Tenn.). Miller (Wash.). Bowers (W
va.). and Senator Fall IN. NJ.
The sun., 1919-09-04

Providence, Sept. 3.-The coastwise
license of Capt Richard Roberts, COM
marder of Col. Edward II. r. Green's
steam yacht United States, which
grounded in Buzzard's Bay Mass, on
August 10. was suspended for six
months to-day by United States Steam
boat Inspectors. who found that he was
operating his ship In waters for which
he had no license. -. r. % go
The sun., 1919-09-04
New zealana Rat,ae. Treaty.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Sept. g.
The peace treaty with Germany was
unanimously ratified yesterday by Par
lament after members OF the Labor
party had criticised the pact
The sun., 1919-09-04
Italy send. Mission to Ecuador.

GUAYAouIL, Ecuador. Sept. 3.--Lieut.-
Col Accorsi. head of the commercial
mission designated by the Italian Gov
eminent to study trade conditions in
Ecuador. arrived here to-day.
The sun., 1919-09-04
~ I1II
BENNETT, DEFEATED,
RAISES FRAUD CRY
Candidate Who Lost BY 1888
to La Guardia Plans Grim
nal Proceedings.
LITTLE INTEREST SHOWN
Close Contests Encountered
by War Veterans Puzzle
Leaders.
LITTLE INTEREST SHOWN

As had been anticipated, William NJ
Bennett. who came within 1855 votes OF
defeating Representative F. II. La
Guardia for the Republican nomination
for President of the Board Of Aldermen,
raised the cry Of frauc last night In
this he followed out the course he took
in the Mitchell Bennett fight for the Re
publican nomination for Mayor.
Then It was discovered that certain
election officials had tempered with bal
lots, and inspection under the auspices of
the court changed an apparent margin
OF 100 for Mr.. Mitchell to one of GIL
for Mr. Bennett.
Mr.. Bennott would not indicate last
night what evidence of fraud, If any. he
had, but declared he would inspect the
returns to-day, then ask that tho ballots
be impounded and that District Attorney
Swami Institute criminal proceeding.
Samuel s. koenlg, leader of the Re-
prblicans In Manhattan, who was at
tackled by Bennett. had left the city for
his summer home at Bradley Beach be-
fore the statement was made public.
Examination of the complete returns
for the primaries yesterday, showed
clearly the lack of interest on Tuesday.
Instead Of Increasing the percentage of
enrolled voters participating in pri-
nisries the addition of the women
seemed TO have had just the opposite eff
feet '
The sun., 1919-09-04
BENNETT Starts Inquiry.

Mr.. Bennett telephoned to the Board
OF Elections yesterday afternoon and
was told that every Opportunity would
be given 20 him 70 inspect The return
sheets as sent in 10 them by the various
election boards. II Mr.. Bennett should
ask for an inspection OF ballots, which
would involve the opening OF the boxes,
II would have to be granted to him by
right. II upon looking at them he should
find good reason to believe that the re-
turns were incorrect he could then 90 to
the court and ask for recount
II is not believed by the leaders that
Mr.. Bennett has any evidence of fraud,
but Is Just going ON a fishing expedition
lie would like to injure Mr.. Koenig.
the prGsident of'the Republican County
The sun., 1919-09-04
HASKELL'S VICTORY
Is HAILED AS OMEN
Means Prohibition Will Be Is
sue Now and in 1920,
Say Politicians.
ANDERSON ATTACKS HIM
Victorious Republican Says
Voters Will Lambast League
if It VIII Come Into Open.
ANDERSON ATTACKS HIM

Much interest was aroused yesterda 3
by the decisive victory of Representative
Reuben L. Haskell In the Republican
primaries for a nomination for county
judge in Kings on platform in opposi-
ton to the prohibition amendment to the
Federal Constitution. Politicians de-
clared that 1t meant the injection OF this
issue not only in the coming campaign.
but that its influence would be felt in
the elections in 1920. ~
The final figures chowed that Repre-
sentative Haskell won over the third
candidate by nearly two to one. The
figures were: Judge Norman S. Dixie.
1885; Haskell. so,so1; Frederick S.
Martyr, 11,400.
Both the Anti-saloon League and the
Association Opposed to National Prohi-
billions, which took an active part in the
campaign. the former against and the
latter for Haskell, issued statements yes
to-day. Although William H. Ander-
son. State superintendent Of the Anti
Saloon League, sought to make light
Of the Haskell victory, he took account
o. the possibility that he might be
elected to the bench over his Democratic
opponents in November.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
Accounting Auditing

CERTIFIED Balance Sheets, Profit and Loss Statements. Monthly Aud It's. Special attention given to small concerns. Anthony B. Manning & Co. Inc, 11l5 Main St. .(Security BuiIdingl. Phone Barnum 6lOO:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
Attention Cash or Credit

LARGE ASSORTMENT
 NEW AND SECOND HAND furniture. rugs, beNA sprfnRr. tables rocking Morris and kitchen chairs: pict1res. chiE- and glassware. mirrors. vasee. Rcgsa~ stI4 verw&re. etc. Call and 4nspeos 0uf stock, Selling et bargai1 pi4 ,9 Esrrnq to guit BriagS1ort A1e7ae
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
CORSET STORE

|CONSULT US as 10 your corset needs- We carry corsets to fit all for1mA . complete line, AlI leading nnakee eno
 GfylGn 1oo v11r31o1d AYUs AlG0
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
SCALES

SCALES-All types standard scales and trucks ALSO repairing. insrall-
 Ing and adjusting scales of all kinds. eltner large or small. Standard
 St Phone Sarnum lG77. AlajIA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
EMPRESS
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.
FOR SALE OK EXCHANGE

LET US exchange something you want for something you don't wa=1t. Mill ford Realty Co.,, Room POT, Conn
 National Bank Building. Phone Barnum 1026. A22ntl ss
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
FARMS FOX SALE

FARMS FOR SALR-116 Acres Of good land, grow anything. s96o,
 $500 cash payment; 35 acres, good room house and other out build ings $1.20o. $70a payment; 25I acres 12 room house and barn, I 500,
 $500 payment; 200 acres good set buildings, s5,00G. Casey, a97 Conn Nat Rank PIdg. Tel Noble 297.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02

VICTOR CARwADDINE. florist
 i Funeral d ssigna. fresh cut howerA
 so7 strstford Ays- TslsPhone Bar
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
AafBULASCEe A

AMRIr1 r1,ANCEs-InvaIid cars and Him.
 cuisines. Charges reasonable Jes.
 IT. Rourke, 1925 Main St Phor'7 Barnum 5A0e. D.2s-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
FURNITURE

EMPIRE FURNITURE CO.,, complete
 home furnishers; easy terms; cash or credit. 681 East Main St., Cor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS

WM. F. BOWLING, mason contractor JobbIng c specially; boilers, con crete work, etc. Estimates cheer
 fully given. PIT Coleman St. DroI
 6 postal. 19U11dS@
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02

AUTO PACKAGE delivery. Prompt
 and careful service. ReAaona blo priceA Samuel l.. Talbird. 55 High- land Ayo. Rhone Hee. l3o- U11ljl>
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
POSITIONS WANTED

of all kinds for men and stores, offices and on farms, by ap- plying to the U. s. Employment Ser vice, 303 Fairfield Ave, who make no charge for their services.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02

s~U NoBI~U REPAIR SHOP-Auto
 ~~uaar4ng and tire vulcAnizing; car- korl burning while waiting: Hudeon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
WATCH REPAIRING
WANTED TO BuY

" l. BUY second hand furniture and books. United Second Hand Fur niture Go. 1879 Stratford Ave. and 965 East Main St. Barnum FOSSILS
 '19D17aU%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
CEMENT BLOCKS

LET US furnish cement blocks to build your garage or retaining wall, etc. No painting, no repairing, fire proof; cheapest In every way. L. Bonitali, IF Chase St.,just of Island Brook Ave. BarnEm 905-4.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02

WANT YOUR AUTO painted in first
 class shape call on us. Work guar anteed. Bridgeport Auto Painting Co. 324 Charles St. Barnum 4939.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02

BROOKLAWN CONSERvATORIES Choice flowers For weddingR. funer-
 als, birthdays end all other occA-
 eions. No city store. Teiephone Julius Reck. Bar. 1885. P1 3alis
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
LAWN MOWERS

tEBLOCKING-All summer hats renovated and finished In first class style and manner. Both ladies and gentlenen's hats receive expert o+te~-iC-7 Stone 6t tS S1ata St.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02

WE BUY mems second hand clothing Call at 94 Congress St. Drop postal or phone. We call David Geist Barnum 9S4-4. R15alle
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
LOTS TOR SALE
MACHINE WORK

GET YOUR right smart hat-Japan- csc ornaments and other important novelties at l. ELta Murphys, East Main between Arctic and Maple StS. SzZds~ .
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
B.AkERY
BICYCLES

BICYCLES and bicycle supplies. auto
 tires and sundries. auto tires Vul- canized; all work guaranteed. K Voccola Cycle Co, East Main St
 Noble 10O7-2. .19B1 6ds
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
HARDWARE STORE.
HAT nENOVAEINa.

IDANBURY HAT SHOP Bring us your old hats. We'll reblock then, like new in latest style. Experi. enced matters. 15l3 Main. opp. Ar mory. L27ali+
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02

CLOTHING-Highes prices paid fo-
 mems second hand clothes. Koen,g.
 95T State St. Sarnum 632S. We buy and sell. R22alls
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02

PAINLESS DENTIST-NeW once just opened. Latest methods. Spe- cIaI attention to ladies and children.
 1073 East Main St, Cor. Arctic St. Foreign languages spoken. Open
 evenings till 10 '19R6ds~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
AUTO ACCESSORIES
Wm. Van Wagoner

AUTOMOBILE TIRES with reputa- tion and value, no seconds, dead stock or left-overs. Tire repairing. vulcanizing and retreadinG of the same high grade quality. Racine. Fisk. Hood. Kelly Springfield. 135 John St. near Broad St. Phone Barnum 63S6. '19R6ds~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
AUTO PAINTING

HIGH GRADE auto painting: prices reasonable. Bennett 6 Day, corner Randall and Housatonic Ayes. opp. Bilton Machine Go. Telephone.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02

WE CARRY the largest stock On hand of stove and furnace suppltea
 and parts B. Lipnick. s33 East
 Main St Harnnm ex4-1@. s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02

HOUSEHOLD E>urniturs of all kinds.
 Office furniture. stock oI goods and .nercha ndiE., every deecrtptton you have anyth;ns to sell. Gpot
 cesh, Bridgeport Auction Sales Co.,; 2Se FAlrneid AEo. R0t1e "
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02

ond hand furniture. Geo. F. To- t2ms. Redfields old stand. AZ liar
 rison St. Phone 1015-2. DZ1su
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
CONCRETE BLOCKS

J. A. WEIMANN, contractor ant builder; carpentry, masonry. ce nept work and jobbing: er1cien work guaranteed. Phone 1642-5 o1A Eai-''fr-~ hva D25s+
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-02
BOWLING

Arcade Bowling Alleys. 5s John St Warren Connor. Prop. Fred Lls- gtns, Mgr. Barnum 5117.