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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-05
GRAFT |Rl PUBLIC VI0RKS;
 SCn0OL BOARD HAS HOT I1EE ING
ALDERMAN CORNELL DEMANDS PROBE OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND
 CHARGES GRAFT iN CONTRACT WORK

Beating Mayor Wilson's efforts by parliamentary tactics to gag him. John A. Cornell, Jr., minority lead CT of the Board of Aldermen last night threw a fusi1lade into the ad- ministration ranks by charging graft in the Public Works Department and demanding @ public investigation of the office of Director of Public Works, Thoroughly chagrined at the failure of his efforts to block Alder man Cornell, Mayor Wilson lamely replied to the charges and followed this by a steaInroller adjournment be- foro further debate could be opened.
 That the Bridgeport Construction Company. a paper organization for which articles of incorsoration have boen naed, but which has never orga- nized and Is in fact not in existence, was getting largo city contracts with out bid and that members of the city government were profitins from the excess payments. was Cornelrs charge. This was made after the minority leader objected to the con saderation of all bills offered. The separation of the Bridgeport Con- struct1on Compsny's bill from the others was the result. At the re- quest of the mayor the bill objected  and the five Democratic members of the board were recorded as against the payment
 Alderman Cornell introduced a resolution calling for investigation of the Department of Public Works and the letting of contracts by the Paw ing and Sewer Commission. The resolution reading had hardly fin ished before the mayor announced its reference to the miscellaneou committee. Cornell rose and was recognized and started to make ezpla- nation of the resolution when he was cut of by the mayor. But he did not give up and started anew the ex- planation-
 As said beforc," continued Cor nell, and Wilson slammed his gavel on the desk and called the minority leader to order.
 Cornell asked for unanimous con- sent of the council for consideration of the resolution and Alderman Mac Faydon objection automatically put the matter up to the waste basket committoe-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-05
DISMEMbERMENT OF POLAND WAS
 BEGUN IN 1772

The first partition of Poland was affected under an agreement entered into by Russia, Prussia, and Austria, 147 years ago today, August 5, 1772. The once large and important king dom thus began it's downfall to the position of a mere vessal of its nigh ty neighbors, but the traditions and the aspirations for independence con- tinue to animate the breasts of Poles and they may yet realize their dream of regaining their lost standing among the peoples of the world. Count Poni- atowski who was elected to the throne by the name of Stanislaus Augustus a century and a half ago, was the last king ofPoland. Under this unfortunate monarch the country became the the atre of a long and deva stating war and when Poland was finally beaten into submission the country was divid- ed between Catherine of Russia, Fred eric of Prussia and Joseph II of Aus tria. In 1795 a. further dinsm em ber- ment was affected by the three great powers, and the whole of Poland was absorbed, except the ancient city of Cracow and a little adjacent terri tory. Of the three spoilers of Poland
 Russia secured the largest share.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-05
FALSE ALARM.

The Fairfield firemen were called out about o'clock last night on false alarm, when someone mistaking a bonfire at the Recreation Boards camp at aFirfield for a big1 re turn ed in an alarm.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-05

the school board denied the request of Monitor lodge, No. 3S, I. O. O. F. for the use of the hall in the near fu- ture. Although the hall is a public place, the board does not feel justi- fled in letting it out unless it will re suit in some charitable cause being
 benefited.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-05
SMALL BLAZE.

A small blaze in pile of rubbish between ther ailroad and McMahon and wren's building, was extinguish- ed by firemen yesterday afternoon. There was no damage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-05
MILFORD NEWS

The annual entertainment for the benefit of the Schermerhorn Home at Pond Point Beach, will be held this year August 26. Miss Madeline D. Carroll, elocutiontst of New Haven, has been engaged as the principal en- tertainer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-05
COAL BARGEs ARRIVE.

Three barges loaded with coal arr rived in this city yesterday from New York in charge of tug John Garrett
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-05

Milford won a fast and we'll played ball game from the White Sox of Bridgeport on the Gulf street grounds saturday afternoon, to 4. Works was on the mound for the locals, and although not a very experienced pitcher, he was able to fool his op- ponents. which with the fine support, resulted in an especially good show ing. There were no long hits or spec tacular catches. but the Milford boys played snappy game all through, while the visitors at times were a lit- { tie wild. Chattaway had his hands { full keeping hits out of the cornfield which he did in good shape ana Mum son and Higgins covered their posi- tions well at short and third respec- | lively. Jim" Ross, the veteran of | nearly 20 years, occupied his place in Icenter field. and although that was not a very busy part of the garden
 he lasted the full nine innings Ford,
 Halloway and Lockwood on the other three corners, also were ever on the job. as was Clark in left field. who
 picked several hard flies out of the
 wind. The Remington City team of
 Bridgeport will be the attraction next
 week. The score by innings:
 Milford ..... 3 o o 0 2 s-S
 { White Soxs .. o 0 0 2 T 0 0-4 Batteries-Works and Ford; Lind I quist and Reilly. Umpire Malone.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-05

Milford's visiting nurse. Miss Helen Shiels, during the month of July, the first month of the visiting nurse as- soCtation's active existence, made no calls, and reports that the work has been very successful.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-05

Dr. D. c. Bangs is now at Groton Conn, where he has been engaged by . large shfpbuilding concern there.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-05

Judge and Irs. Robert c. S. Stod- dard and the judges father of Gulf street arc on motor trip through the New England States and Canada.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-05

Chester Bailey. son of MT. and Mrs Moves R. Bailey, arrived from France this week, landing at Boston. He is expected home now any time, after having been several months overseas
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-05

A letter received this week from Rudolf Won Hacht, who is a chauffeur for General Pershing's staff in France, stated that he was then in Paris, but had no information as to when he would return home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-05
BLACK ROCK AVENUE

Henry H. Craw, machinist, 100 Black Rock Ave, says About three years I in bad shape with my kidneys and my back was so stiff could hardly My kidneys weak acted frequently nc secretions scanty. Every time l moved quickly over, sharp pains caught me in of my back. Four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills completely permanently cured, of the trouble can't beat Doan's Kidney Pills for they fne.'
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-04-03
SPIRIT OF OLD GERMANY
SHOWN IN MARKED MANNER

Berlin.-General Hoffman, real vic
tor at Tannenberg. and General Won
Lettow-Verbeck are forming a new
volunteer corps as division Of guards
to preserve order at home, and pro-
tect the frontiers of the empire.
Before the Bismarck statue in Keon.
igplatz, the natiq sl union Of German
officers. with thT imperial colors at
the head of which was band OF Off
GERS playing the kaiser hymn, formal.
ly made an oath OF allegiance in the
form OF resolution regarding the
frontiers OF the empire founded by
the Iron Chancellor"
Just as the procession was passing
the British embassy, General Luden-
dorff turned the corner from Faterden
Linden. Some one recognized him and
in an instant he was surrounded and
there were wild cheers. Luiendorff
was obviously perturbed by the DEM
onstration. which in the present mood
OF suspician against him entertained
by many can do him no gnod service.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-04-03
Unlimited taxing Power.

Unlimited taxing Power.
Considerable interest has been
aroused by the passage Of an act at
the last session Of the general as
sembly. designed to apply to Spar
tanburg only, but provision was
later attached which made the act or
general application. excluding Spar.
tanburg. BY the provisions Of this
act, which has already been approved
by Governor Cooper, the city council
of any municipality Of more than 5000
inhabitants may levy any amount nee
essary for current expenses. any
school tax provided by law, fixed
charges in the way Of interest and
sinking fund on bond and any other
matter. for which such municipality
may be now or hereafter liable"
The measure is OF peculiar interest
in that recent idea was advanced to
place levy Of 40 mills in Columbia
to meet current expenses and Fipe
out back Indebtedness. -
Councilman Coleman said. that he
did not propose to ram anyA1ts down
the peoples throats they Rjd not
want, but that he would renewable agi-
tation to increase the levy in Colum-
bia, and that the powers given un-
der the act would be used in accord
ance with the wishes Of the majority
Of the people.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-04-03
CONFERENCE DELAY.
HAS BA D RESULTS
MARKED CHANGE IN ATTITUDE
OF GERMAN POPULATION IN
OCCUPIED TERRITORY.
STUBBORNLY UN REPE NTANT
Movement for the Establishment Of .
RhineIand Republic Has Lost All
Force; Trouble is Brewing.

Coblenz-The slowness Of the peace
conference in Paris in reaching a de-
cision on the terms OF peace with Ger
many is having a marked effect on the
attitude of the population the occu-
pied area. Whereas, late as last jan
uary, when the elections for the as
sembly we're held. the people OF Cob
lenz and throughout the American Sec
tor were almost reconciled to the for
nation OF a buffer state on the west
bank OF Rhine and willing to accept
any terms indicated by the allies, so
long as they could get peace and food.
yet the situation now Is entirely diner
ent.
The stubborn unrepentance OF the
social rulers is reflected both in the
German press in Coblenz and in the
attitude of the population.
Interpreting the delay in Paris as
sign Of weakness and indecision. the
Germans have added an almost boast.
full tone here and lose no occasion OF
asserting their determination to re-
main German and hold the entente
strictly to a German Interpretation OF
President Wilson's IA points. The
movement for establishment OF a
Rhineland republic has. lost all force
and the leaders here are openly work.
ing to prepare the population for pos:
sible consequences Of a refusal Of the
German government to sign the peace
treaty.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-04-03
DIFFICULT OF ExAGGERAT|ON
Germany Not Now at Our Feet Un-
able to Resist Payment Of Any SEN
tenee Allies Might Impose.

Paris.-Announcement Of the out
break Of. a bolshevist revolution in
Hungary has produced something ap-
preaching panic in the Paris peace con-
ference. The tast itself has surpris-
ed those who have been warned re.
peatdly for the last four months Of
facts Sas sapntrasted with theories Of
tina 10! European situation, nor
does h! aasarIai ,tacids1 complete
the bolshevists have conquered Hun.
gary. 1t knows also that the Ru-
manian situation is becoming critical,
and 1t has almost geenral testimony
from those returning from Poland that
Poland is completely undermined by
bolshevists,
1t would be difficult to exaggerate
the gravity Of the situation in Europe
as a result of four months without de-
cision following the victory Of last No
vember. Then. Germany was ct our
feet, prepared to accept our sentence,
incapable of resisting it.
Today it is the testimony Of many
who know Germany that Germany
will sign no treaty Of peace such as
we may sometime formulate. that she
will invite us to occupy her territory,
believing that our armies Of occupa-
tion will be corrupted by bolshevism,
while her property will be protected
from dometic disorder.
AS it stands now. the Paris confer
ence has reached deadlock wholly
comparable with the deadlock which
existed in the congress Of Vienna that
when Napoleon returned from Elba.
Conceivably the news OF advancing
bolshevism will act upon the Paris
conference as the bad news Of the
landing Of the great emperor.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-04-03
Planning Early Move.

framing carry moSo.
A meeting of the State Board OF
Correctional Administration, was held
in the offices Of G. Croft Williams,
secretary of the State Board of Char
tiles and Correction, when matters re-
lating to the Industrial School for
Girls at Campobello, the reformatory
for boys at Florence, and the reform
atory for negroes in Lexington county
were considered.
The board made a trip to the site
near Columbia, where buildings:are
being erected for the Industrial
School for Girls, this institution is to
be only temporarily located at Campo
bello, Spartanburg county. The build
ings are to be two story, structures
with easements, steam heated and
lighted. Plans are to get in the new
quarters by June /. il possible. '
Positive progress is being made at
the negro reformatory in Lexington
county. Heretofore no teachers have
been provided. The board now has an
appropriation for this purpose, and
will engage two teachers at once.
About $1,000 will be expended in re-
pairs. One OF the large dormitories
is 10 have new roof. and another
rohtfs to he repaired In addition to
this. there are to be numerous minor
improvements.
Excellent work was reported from
the Florence institution. new hos
pital building is to be erected, provi-
sion for this having recently been
made.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-04-03
To Publish Alumni History.

The University OF South Carolina is
preparing to publish complete rec
ord Of its alumni and students. Blanks
are being mailed to each to be filled
out. In view Of the fact that the uni
versity is not in possession OF the
present address Of great many alum
nj who have changed addresses since
leaving the university. it is earnestly
requested that the desired information
be sent Immediately without waiting
for the blanks. This must be done
II the record is to be complete.
The desired information covers the
following points: Name in full; pres
ent address; present occupation; oc-
.cupations engaged in since leaving
the university; class Of - and date
degree taken; whether married or
single; IL married, name OF husband
or wife and date Of marriage; war
record covering: time Of enlistment;
branch Of service; promotions and
rank; places where service rendered;
II wounded: il dead. the date. place
and circumstances Of death; II non
combatant service, facts relative to
same.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-04-03
LOOK FORWARD
WITH CONFIDENCE TO DRIVE

Nashville. Tenn.-The sum Of $685.
100000 will be raised by the Meth
odist Episcopal Church. South, during
the week Of May Is to rs. This money
will be spent to promulgate Chris
tianity in the war-ridden countries
Of Europe to carry on missionary
work in the darkest corners Of Africa.
Asia and South America, and a con-
siderable sum will be spent in the
Southern States for the education Of
both the whites and negroes.
While statesmen will rebuild shat
tered governments. educational inter
ests will erect colleges. business men
will devote their energies to recon-
struct shattered communities and in
dustries, the church will devote its
money and eoffrts toward the spiritual
welfare OF the war-ridden people.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-04-03
IS WELL SATISFIED
The Revised Covenant 10 Practically
einished and is In Hands Of CON-
mittee for Final Drafting.

President Wilson, who has virtually
been silent since his return to Paris,
believes the time is opportune for a
statement which will allay apprehen.
sion over the delay and show the re-
vision Of the covenant of the league Of
nations had proceeded at night ses-
sions, without any interruption to the
other main questions.
President Wilson issued the follow
ing statement:
(, FIN view of the very surprising i'm
Wession which seems TO exist in some
quarters that it is the discussions of
Ae committee on the league Of ma.
ton that are delaying the fnal formu-
lation Of peace, am very glad to take
the opportunity of REPORTING that the
conclusion of this commission were
the first to be laid before the plenary
conference. ~, - - ~
Turing the last few days the-con1s
mission has been engaged in an effort
to take advantage Of the criticisms
which the publication Of the covenant
has fortunately drawn out. A com.
mittee Of the commission has also had
the advantage OF conference with
representatives Of the neutral states
who are evidencing very deep inter,
est and practically unanimous desire
to align themselves with the league.
The revised covenant is now prac-
tically finished. 1t is in the hands Of
committee for the final process Of
drafting and will almost immediate
ly be presented a second time to the
public.
1.-THE conference OF the commission
have invariably been held at times
when they could not interfere with
the consultation Of those who have
undertaken to formulate ths geue-.i
conclusions OF the conference with re-
gard to the many other complicated
problems of peace. So that the mem.
bers Of the commission congratulate
themselves on the fact no part OF their
conferences have ever interposed any
form Of delay"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-04-03
COLUMBIA EXTENDS
A HEARTY WELCOME
MEN OF FIGHTING 18TH MADE
TO FEEL THEMSELVES IN
HOUSE OF FRIENDS.
LEAVE PLEASANT MEMORIES
Absolute informality Of Reception Is
Pleasing to Men Who Aided in Max
Ing World Safe for Democracy.

Resolved to show the 18th Field
Artillery, goth Division, that she ap-
preciates the service it has rendered
to humanity on the fields Of France,
Columbia threw of utterly the reserve
that sometimes characterizes her ef-
forts at entertainment. opened her
heart to the returning soldiers and
gave them a welcome that will long
remain a pleasant memory with them.
Had their own fathers and mothers
and uncles. aunts, cousins and sisters
been in Columbia, they could hardly
have managed the reception and en-
tertainment in more acceptable lash
ion.
Columbia has seen parades Of every
sort and description; the tread Of
feet in unison, the rumble Of artillery
and the steady "chug-chug" Of motor
cycle squadrons are not strange
sounds to the ears of citizens of Co
lumbia, and it has come to be expect
ed that soldiers will parade. When
it was announced that the men Of the
113th would not parade there was
more or less CONSERVATION in many
breasts, and fear was expressed lest
the plans for entertainment would be
seriously interfered with. To send
1900 men into Columbia in orderly
columns is one thing; to dump that
many men into the city without sys-
tenn or order is quite another. But
the entertainment committee held
their counsel, smiled at queries and
simply set the machinery in motion.
The men ofsthe regiment were unan-
imous in expressing their appreciation
of the eordtai reeeption that had been
aceufded 20 ttitern. and they we're NOT
slow to voice their thanks for the
treatment they had received at the
hands Of every one with whom they
had come in contact.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-04-03
A PROSPECT THAT POTASH MAY
BE PROCURED FROM GERMANY

ington.-lmportatio Of potash
from Germany may be resumed at an
early date. Senator Hitchcock was ad.
vised by Bernard NJ Raruch, now In
Paris, that Germany will exchange
potash for foodstufrs. The message
came through the state department.
No details were given concerning the
basis on which the exchange will be
made or the quantities OF potash that
will be supplied. Neither was 1t indi-
Gated whether shipments may be made
prior to the complete establishment Of
peace and during the armistice now in
effect. Some doubt is expressed here
as to whether or not commercial rela-
tions may be resumed with Germany
until the treaty OF peace has been per-
fected. 1t is said that this is the first
announcement Of arrangements under
which any article Of merchandise from
Germany may be sent to the United
States.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-04-03
THE NEW ROCKET SAID TO
BE TERRIBLE ENGINE OF WAR

Worcester, Mass..-Dr. Robert F.
Goddard, professor Of physics at Clark
College, acting under the patronage
Of the Unitad States war department,
the Smithsonian Institution. Clark Uni.
versity and Worcester Polytechnic In.
stitute. has invented a new rocket that
is reported to be a terrible engine OF
war, with an altitude range OF 70 miles
straight up into the air and a distance
range Of at least 200 milee.
The Goddard rocket is propelled by
a perfected gas engine installed in
the lower part OF the shell. the ex.
plosions that generate the power com.
ing from cartridges that are fed into
the chamber by a clock-like time de.
vice. The rocket does not require a
cannon to start 1t on its flight, the
journey beginning from any point
where a man can get. The weapon
feature Of the rocket is in the head.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-04-03
South Carolina Casualties.

The following are some casualties
recently reported by the War Depart
ment:
Killed in Act.on-Private F. B. Col
lier, Rowesville. previously reported
severely wounded.
Died OF Wounds-Private Claude
Wilson, st. Charles; VIM. Simms,
Charleston; Jas. T. Lloyd, 'Greenville;
V. P. Outz. Edgefield.
Died of Disease-Private Hylie
Nichols. Chesnee; W. V. Duff, Char
lesion; H. B. Cook. Westville; Mar.
cellus Shumpert. Lexington; Davis
Can't. Columbia; Med. Lee, Carwell;
Sergts. ]. II. Barnes. Columbia; Will.
ton Benson. Seneca; Privates John
McFadden, Gable; Fado Chavis.
North; Wagner ]. F. Lilienthal,
Charleston; Elder Heath. Pariers.
Died OF Accident-Private Harry
Livingston, North.
Returned to Duty-Private David G.
Davis. Chesterfield, previously report
tu
Sick in Hospital-Private Jas. Wal
ker. Branchville, previously reported
missing.
Missing-Private Henry T. Walters,
Liberty.
Severely WoInded.-Corp. B. H.
Fisher. Spartanhurg; Privates E. G.
Davis. Saluda; Corp. Herbert Knight.
Jedburg.
Slightly W1un.ied Privates Ar
mold Dewey. Roebuck; Sorgt. r. S.
Aenew. Danalds: Mechanic Walter
Freeman Dillon Corp. G. r. Boland
Jr., Columbia; Sergt. l.. n. Davis.
Honea Path: Pr:vates Sloan Moore,
Seneca: T. ]. Tiff. Anderson: W. Fl.
Davis. Waterloo: Connie Lynch. Oar
lington: p. +. Hal. Williamston; NJ.
R. Roy. Wiiii-ntNn: F. i. Diamond.
Govan: G. NJ Merton. Dillon: Lieut..
G. r. Tv!2r. Windsor; John P. Chan
dler, Rock Hill.