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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
Mayor Issues Proclamation
 For Seven Days Clean=Up

Mayor Clifford B. Wilson today is week of April 20 to 26 "CIean-up Week. During this period every home in the city will be visited by in spectors of the Health, Police and Fire Departments, who will go over the premises carefully and issue or ders, for the immediate disposal of garbage, ashes or other waste mat ter, on rear porches, yards, etc.
 The mayor asks that the people of Bridgeport get busy immediately and clean up their homes in anticipation of the visit of the inspectors.
 Following Cleanup Week." the Chamber of Commerce will launch it's Neighborhood Improvement Cam paign. This will last until Sept l, and s1,oOO in prizes will be distrib- uted. Full announcement of the project will be made by the Chamber of Commerce officials at a later date
 The mayors proclamat tion follows:
 "A PROCLAMATION
 By the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Bridgeport, I do hereby proclaim April 20 to 26 as CLEANUP WEEK for our city and our community. In asking all citizens of this municipality to CO., operate with all public departments of the city, including especially the Departments of Health, Fire Proven ton, Public Safety, Parks and Streets and the Neighborhood Improvement Committee of the Bridgeport Cham ber of Commerce. which is working in cooperation with the city, know I am making an appeal to the civic pride of our citizenship which will find a most hearty response
 wish especially to impress upon all home-keepers, whether tenants or homeowners. the very great import ance of well-kept premises. Such self-help not only improves individual and community health, but it adds innmeasurably to the comfort and joy of living.
 wish especially to emphasize the civic obligation of each citizen to do all in his power to make the work of this cleanup Week and this Neigh
 Continued on Page Two.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
SPEEDING UP
 FOR OCEAN RACE
Sopwith Plane Expected to Get Away on
 Monday.

St. Johns, N. F. April 12-With two airplanes on the ground and two rival camps of British aviation ex perts hurrying to put the machines in perfect working condition, prepar- ations for the transatlantic flight took on the appearance of a real race today. The Martinsyde airp1ane which arrived yesterday on the steamer Sacham was unpacked, and mechanics began assembling it. Ma jor c. W. IF. Morgan and Lieut.. F. F. Raynham, air pilots, who accompa- nied the machine here, said they hop ed to have it ready for a trial flight within three days.
 The Sopwith airplane which pilot Harry G. Hawker and Lieutenant Commander Mackenzie Grieve are tuning up is considered virtually ready for a start, but the soft con- dition of the flying field will prob ably make it impracticabIe for them to get away before Monday at the earliest.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
"IRON OUT" PORT
 BILL TROUBLES
Meeting of Chamber of Commerce Directors at
 Noon Does Work.

At a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bridgeport Cham Der of Commerce, held at headquar- ters this noon. important action rela- tive to the Port of Bridgeport bill was taken.
 The directors discussed the project at length and went over all the fea- lures that have met with disfavor at the hands of residents of Bridgeport, Stratford and members of the Gen. eral Assembly
 Following the meeting it was an nounced that all difficulties had been ''ironed out and the action taken would be communicated at once to the Committee on Cities and Bor- oughs of the General Assembly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
TWO HURT IN
 AUTO ACCIDENT
Costa Pappa and Thomas Argyris Are in the
 Hospital.

Two men, Costa Pappa, aged 34, of 295 Steuben court. and Thomas Argy- ris. aged IS, of 252 Broa,l, street, are suffering from internal injuries at St. Vincents hospital as the result of an automobile collision at Main street and Fairfield avenue early this morn ing.
 At ten minutes to o'clock a. motor truck driven by John A. Forrest of East Greenwich. R- |, was passing through the city when at Main street a, jitney driven by Samuel Held of 700 EIallett street attempted to pass the truck. The truck and jitney side swiped and left the road. Several people standing in front of the Unit led Cigar Store narrowly escaped se- Tious injuries. The pedestrians were 'save1 on account of the N.hicles be- ing stopped by an electric light pole
 Four people, including Pappa and Argyris, were in the jitney at the time of the collision. They were all thrown out and into the road. Frank H. Hampton of 240 Dover street receiv- ed a sprained ankle but was able to return to his home. The other occu- pant of the jitney who escaped unin- jured was Paul Castel, of 95 James street.
 The motor truck is owned by C. W. Adams of Auburn. R. T., and was making a trip to New York with a load of merchandise. As the truck was proceeding along Fairfield ave nue the jitney tried 10 cut in ahead of the heavier vehicle. The track sideswiped the jitney and threw it against the electric light pole.
 Both drivers were arrested. In tho city court this morning the charge against Forrest was nolIed. Held's case was continued to May 12 under $500 bonds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
HELD 21 PER GENT
 OF BATTLE LINE

Washington, April 1.-The Amer ican army in France on the day the armistice was signed held S3.4 miles of battle front, or 21 per cent. of the entire line General March gave the division of the front that day between the Allies as follows:
 French, 55 per cent; United States. 21 per cent; British, IS per cent; Belgians, 6 per cent.
 On October 10, month and g, day befora the armistice, the Americans held g per cent. of the line. The re- duction later probably was due to the concentra ton for the Argonne drive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
ARMY BELOW
 TWO MILLION

Washington. April 12 Demobili- zation has reduced the total strength of the American army below two mill lion. Complete reports 10 April announced today by General March showed the aggregate strength on late to be 1,9sO,506.
 Since Nov. II, 6S6.114 men have sailed for home. and up to April s. 6O5.TT2 had been landed. There have been returned to civil life, 1,701, 469 officers and men. 50 per cent. of the officers and 46 per cent, of the men in the army when the armistice was signed. Discharge orders now total i,925.0o0.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
JIM MAY WANT A JOB
 BUT HE DON'T THINK so

At least one returning soldier, fresh from the battlefelds of France, where he fought gallantly. will not find himself embarrassed on account of unemployment. Jim" Young is the name of the Bridgeport hero, formerly a citizen of China Jim attended the meeting of the Worlds War Veter- ans at the Elks' club, last night and became a member of the or ganization. Captain John Dunn and Sergeant Frank Mitchell, the committee on placing returned sol diers at work inquired of the doughboy whether or not he want ed a job. Jim replied, "I have just offered a restaurant man S5,- 900 in cash for his business. If he won't sell. maybe will need a job" It may be inferred that no special effort Kill be made to find employment for "Jinl-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
0kAIT BAVARIA FROM PEACE TREATY;
 BOUNDARIES NEARLY DECIDED UPON
SOVIET OVERTHROWN.

BasIe,. April 12 - The Soviet republic in Munich was overthroWn Friday by force of arms, the NOrd- Deutsche AlIgemeine Zei- tung of Berlin says.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
NO SHORT CALENDER
 SESSION GOOD FRIDAY.

Because of Good Friday, these will be no short calendar session in the Common Pleas Court next week, on Friday All matters assigned for hearings that day will be contipued for one week. Judge James J. Walsh will preside over court ses- sions on next Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday. This will be the only branch of the Civil CorAnnon Pleas Court in session.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
German Delegates Will Go To
 Versailles Early Next Week
Company l Of 339th Infantry Refused TOReturn To Trenches
Latest Reports Do Not Indicate Present State of Disc plne Among American Troops-No
 Similar Instance Known.

Washington April 12-Company of the 339th Infantry identified today by General March the unit which refused to to the front line trenches the Arch angel sector when ordered to do by it's officers supple menary report to the department the incident said it worthy of note that the questions put by the of Company
 their officers identical with the questions which Boshevik propaganda advised that they put to them"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
ESCAPING GAS KILLS WARNER

Peter Warner, 50, of sS Courtland street, was found dead in bed this morning from gas poisoning. Warner had been asphixtated from escaping gas in his bed room. He was em- ployed as an auto washer at Heaphy's garage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
War Control Board Gives
 Facts About Wire Rates
Makes Available Figures Upon Which It Based Recent Increase in Charges-Says Postal Handled
 But Five Sixths of Business.

Washington, April 12In making available figures upon which based the recent increase of telegraph rates the Wire Control Board directs attention the prices Of products and service of industrial corporations have increased hundred per telegraph service has been rendered at prices throughout per
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12

New York, April 12-The actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows that they hold s43,o17,270 re- serve in excess of legal requirements. This is a decrease of s7,835, 32O from last week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
The Weather Report

Bridgeport and vicinity Fair tonight and Sunday; slightly cooler tonight
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-12-26
SURE AND PROFIT
FIGURES FOR PLEA

No entertainment ever given its
readers by newspaper in the south
has created as much interest ana
amusement as has The Semi Weekly
Journals Figure Puzzle Game.
Thousands of people are playing
this game not alone for the awards
which may be obtained, but for the
genuine pleasure and entertainment
which they derive from it, j
During these long winter evenings
the Figure Puzzle is a source of en-
tertainment for the entire family.
Every one can play it. There is sti!l
plenty of time to enter the game ana
get an answer in before the closing
date, January 81, 1920.
But while the Figure Puzzle Game
is an interesting pastiine, don't over
look the added attraction of the
magnificent awards, $1,000 in ALL
Every one who plays the game has
an equal opportunity of securing orc
of these splendid prizes. You may be
the one to- win the first prize.
Full rules, instructions and prize
list on another page Of this paper.
Turn to 1t now and start playing
the game today.
All players sending in answers to
the Puzzle Game must send in their
Figure Puzzle Charts showing the
blocks used to gain the results listed.
Any answers sent in without this
chart will not be entered.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-12-26
More Witnesses Tell
Court New Is Insane;
PLAYED Fair - Poker

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. "a
Continuation of the attempt of the
defense to establish the insanity of
Harry New was expected with the
resumption today of his trial on the
charge of having murdered his
sweetheart, Freda Lesser.
Testimony already introduced
much of it through dispositions of
residents of Indianapolis, the de-
PENDANTS former home-shoWed the
professed beliefs of many persons
that New was of unsound mind.
They have detailed many atcions,
from fondness for killing rattle
snakes to sudden anger at pet cat
in the Jail where he is a prisoner in
support of their contentious.
E. w. McCumber, formerly pris-
oner in the Los Angeles county Jail,
testified to News alleged peculiari-
ties in the. institution, and on cross
examination, said the defendant
played pretty fair. game of poker"
Other evidence adduced was that
two of News relatives had been
committed to asylums for the in
sane.
Letters relating to the trial, said
to have been received from all parts
Of the United States by Judge Craig.
One anonymous letter, on scented
note paper and apparently written
by a woman, came from Detroit,
Mich. It read:
perhaps it would interest you to
know that there were three persons
IN the party. July 4 that resulted in
Freda Lesser's death. Don't convict
an innocent man."
This letter was given county au-
thorities for Investigation because
Of persistent reports that ii third
party was present or at least wit
messed the shooting of Miss Les
ser.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-12-26
Soft Drink Tax
Exceeds Estimates;
SlOO. 600, 600 Figure

WASHINGTON5 Dec. 24.-Returns
from taxes on soft drinks have so
far surpassed estimates of govern
.ments statistieians that no accurate
dheck as to whether the government
is getting the full amount due 1t is
possible; the Internal revenue bur
reau announced today.
Original estimates. were that $52,-
800 600 woiild be derived from the
fax. but the actual figures show that
the amount paid will aggregate be-
tween seventy five. and eighty mil
lions. Were all returns accurate, the
bureau estimates that the total soft
drink tax would aggregate 100000
moo. Returns are made monthly from
more than 100000 sources, which
are divided into sixteen districts.
"a large force of soft drink in
spectors, are employed by the bu-
reaua IN y enf forcing the payment of
the tax, hut the field is so scat
tered. the bureau admits that &C
clIrate check is impossible.
Complaints from individuals that
thefr competitor is not making full
returns and from patrons that soda
fountain clerks are pocketing the
penny tax Is the chief source of the
bureaus check and hundreds of con
yictions have been made in this
manner. For first conviction the Of
fender is forced to pay the tax, and
for second conviction is forced t.
payf a fine in addition.
Returns for quarter ending Sep
te1r1i5er 81 show that the government
received s7,142,000 in July, So
SsU,Q00 In August and s6,640,00O In
September.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-12-26
Beats Gas or Electricity
New Lamp Has No Wick, No chams
ney, No odor, Most Bril-
liant Light Known. q

A new lamp which experts agree
gives the most powerful home IighU
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every home, store, hall or church ens
JOY the increased comfort of this
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-12-26
NORTHCLIFFE'S
PAPERS PRAISE
IRISH PROPOSAL

r LONDON, Dec. 24.-Some political
observers saw today in the unani-
mously laudatory, attitude assumed
by the Northcliffe press toward Pre-
mier Lord Georges Irish proposal a
possible reapproachuent between the
great publisher and the statesman.
Both the London Times and Daily
Mail, leading Northcliffe publications,
were profuse in their praise Of the
premier's plan. Heretofore these
newspapers have been bitter in their
attacks on, the premier. following
Lord Northcliffe's break with him
during the peace conference.
Evening papers yesterday contin-
ued the shower of praise which has
been heaped upon the premier. -'
Lloyd Georges proposal gives the
world an example of British states
manships the Evening Globe dec1ar-
ed, while the Westminster Gazsfte
said no American could condemn 1t
fairly. .s.4.
THE scheme puts Ireland's fate in
Irish hands," the Evening Standard
asserted, while the usually hostile
Star said the premier apparently had
one eye on Am erican opinion. It
compared the taxation powers. with
those of the state Legislators in the
Omitted States justifying the division
of Ireland by the precedent in the
United States Of the division of Vir-
ginia and West Virginia.
IF the premier's plan fails to
work" the Star asserted, I'VE will
say to the American people we've
given the Irish the same powers of
government as possessed by the
states of the union and they've. re-
jected, them, if that happens. No
doubt that was part of the calcula-
tions of that master strategist, Lloyd
George"
Parliament adjourned late yester-
day until February, after the lord
chancellor had read the kings mes
sage. King George declared rela-
tons among the allies were bene-
fetal toward all. He expressed graft
tude at the success Of the Paris con-
ference, but regret at the unhappy
position" of Russia, where he said
there was no immediate prospect OF
Il constitutional government upon
which permanent prosperity depends
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-12-26
CONGRESS MAY
PROBE DANIELS
MEDAL AWARDS

WASHINGTON Dec. 24.-Congres-
sional investigation, it was indicated
today, might result from the CON
troversy between Admiral Sims and
Secretary Daniels over the awards
of distinguished service medals in
The navy.
The report of the awards of the
decorations has been transmitted to
the senate naval committee by Secre-
tary Daniels at the request of Chair
man Page. Representative Lufkin,
Republican, of Massachusetts,, mem
Der of the house naval committee,
said he would ask the house to. call
for a similar report.
The issue, which had been snioul-
dering in inner naval circles, came
out into the open with the publica-
<tion of letter written by ADMIRAL
Sims to Secretary Daniels, in which
he declined to accept his distinguish
ed service medal unless the list of
awards were revised to include those
recommended by him to receive the
second highest naval decoration.
In his letter Admiral Sims said
that Of the officers recommended by
him for the distinguished service
medal only six received it. He de-
clared that commanding officer
present was more qualified to judge
the relative merits of officers en-
titled to reward and that a board
OF awards system could not be fair
and that officers in important ad-
ministratice posts on shore occu-
pied relatively more responsible posi-
tions than those serving at sea.
Secretary Daniels in his report to
the committee said the entire con-
troversy revolved around the dues
ton of which class of service--shore
or sea-was more important. He ex-
pressed the opinion that only shore
duty of the highest Importance
should be recognized equally with
positions of grave danger in the ac-
tive war zone. He declared that I'M
der the law and by authority of the
president, it was the secretary of
navy's duty to make the final de-
cision.
In response to Admiral Sims state
ment that the commanding officers
of ships sunk by enemy submarines
should not receive decorations, Sec
rotary Daniels said that in his opin-
ion the distinguished service medal
should be awarded to those officers
in commander ships of the navy
which were sunk by submarine at
tack and whose conduct was meri-
torious.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-12-26
Lower Meat Exports
Bring Prediction Of
Lower Cost Of Living

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.--Hopes.
for decreases in living costs were
strengthened today when it was ans
nounced by the department of COM.
merce that meat exports for Novem-
Der had fallen off $10,000,000.
Figures for November show that
this country exported $61,948,690 in
meat against $71,442,235 for Novem-
Der, 1918. For the eleven months,
ending November, however, there,
was an increase of more than quar-
ter of billion dollars in exports. A.
total of $1,097, 724,942 worth of meat
was exported for the eleven MONTHS.
Against the decrease in meat ex-i
port, however, there was an Increase
of $5,000,000 in the export of bread,
stuffs. Figures for November show
breadstuffs valued at S71,73S,92S were.
exported, making total of 1855, 552,..
94S for eleven months Of this year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-12-26

VOTES 458 TO II
TOUPHOLD TIGER

PARIS, Dec. 24.-The chamber of
deputies yesterday voted confidence
in the government, ASS to II. The
vote, which carried approval of Pre-
mier Clemenceau's program, was
taken after the chamber had listened
to his declaration on the determine
ton of the allies to crush Bolshev-
ism, his confidence in the Anglo
Franco-American pacts, his predic-
ton of a solution of the Fiume
problem, and his understanding
with Premier Lloyd George, of Great
Britain, -.~
NJ. Clemenceau told the chamber
that President Wilson and Great
Britain had offered military pacts.
Certain points in the peace treaty
had been questioned. but there were
no serious objections to the military
agreement. ~
The premier added that the latest
Indications were that the Fiume sit
uation would be solved, land then
only can we breathe freely"
NJ. Clemenceau appealed to the
chamber to work hard and talk lit
tie. He said the cabinet at the end
of the remaining weeks of it's ten
ure Of office would give it's resigna-
ton to the president, and added
ut will not be an exit by one door
to enter by another -
| Anglo-American Pacts
Asked by Marcel Cachin, Socialist,
[if he ought not to give an unquiet
country exp anation OF the treaty
and the Anglo-American military
pacts, NJ. Clemenceau said:
II did not ask for these military
guarantees. They were offered by
England and President Wilson.
| t"I do not believe they will be
questioned. Although certain points
of the treaty have been discussed
there is no serious objection to the
guarantees" ya...-.
During the discussion on the Lon
don conferences, ex-Premier Barthou
questioned M. Clemenceau on Russia
and the premier said Russia had
been discussed previously, but
added:
Il will tell you the two principal
decisions we have taken. Not only
wilnwe not make peace, but we won't
compromise with the government OF
the Soviets. We have decided that
we Will ne Tic allies OIL ali peoples
attacked by BolSheViSn.'
"Barbed Wire Around Russia"
M. Clemenceau added that tho al
lies would maintain barbed wire
| around Russia, notably by aiding the
Poles, Rumanians and others along
| the frontiers. A
Resuming his discussion of the
London conference, M. Clemenceau
said: ~.
"Mr. Lloyd George told me if We
| reach an understanding there viii
| be no war in Europe replied
! Whatever happens you can count
| not only on me, who am temporary
but upon all France
| Regarding the situation in the
| Adriatic, the premier said:
| 1.-THE Fiume question has beer
agonizing. Italy promised Fiume tt
the Jugo-Slavs, but went back OF
her promise. France, England and
the United States Ahave sought so.
luton, and the latest indications are
that it will finally be reached. Only
when this is solved can we com.
| mence to breathe freely"