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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17
The Press Agents Column
POLES.

Offering something unusually di- vcrting in the musical comedy line, .ryyhat Could Be Sweeter," a tuneful little production. tops the program at Polrs. There is every element that makes for good cntertainment--- songs, dances. comedy, and pretty girls. The principals display real abil- 3ty and the chorus contributes some snappy numbers.
 Three bluetackets billed as the ''Ja Da Trio" because one of their mum Der is responsible for the number of that name. proved real entertainers.
 Martha Hamilton and company pro vided a lot of laughs with a comedy play-let of domestic life.
 Lillian Lane, presenting a reper- toire of character sketches in song, received q warm welcome. Will Hayes, the musical station agent, sprung sur prises when he enticed music from telegraph keys.
 The feature photoplay is ''T'he Fear Woman" starring Pauline Frederick. A comedy, When Love Is Blind" in- troduces some of Mack Sennets fun makers. Pathe News shows interes'- ing views of interest.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17

An, the fickIeness of men and lions; us males are all alike. List to tale of Prince:
 You should have known Prince in his prime before sorrow entered his life. Thero were those who would go into the menaKcrie in the old days and stand for houvs before his cage, worshipping. He came from Nubia, where he used to lord it over tho African desert and frighten pith- helmeted tourists out of their skins with his roaring. When the circus trappers caught him in pit and he landed at the circus winter quarters, the cage ccwed him for a. while Then his natural royalty surged up and he used to shake the building and send his fellow creatures into fits with his mighty voice.
 He had jaws that could almost have bitten a steel rail in two and a side syyipe that would have knocked a chaInpion's block off. And as for leonine names! If he had been stuff ed you'd have said. There ain't no such animal"
 Then grief came a knocking at his cage door. Nellie was his mate and for years they had loved and roared together in their quite of barred apart rnents But last winter Nellie died and Prince was inconsolable. He en- tered upon a hunger strike against
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17

fate. Age was creeping on him-he was seventeen-and there was no more hope. Week after week he starved and moaned till he could hardly stand from weakness and his ribs showed pitifully through his shrunken hide. John Patterson, boss animal man for the Ringling Broth CTS and Barnum & Bailey combined Shows, thought he would die. Lions are like that" he said. Grief kills them.' Two weeks ago q stucent or natural history who had become in terested in Prince, went out to the menagerie tent to study the case. To his astonishment he found the big fellow standing erect and roaring like a young volcano. His eye was bright again, his ribs disappearing.
 Whats happened to Prince?" ask ed the student. q thought I was coming to attend a funeral, but it looks more like a wedding"
 "Right-Ov' answered Boss Patter- son. See that coy young Honess in the second cage over wonder? She came d few days ago and Prince has taken to his ten pounds of beefsteak regular ever since. See him look at herb
 And that's how 1t was. And that's how 1t undoubtedly will be when Prince and the big circus come here Friday, June 27.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17

pal plant and took objection to MT. Tuttle's reference to the government operation of the railroads, he said that it was private gambling that had put the ids in bad and that if the government had not come to their rescue some of them would have been in the hands of the receivers by this time.
 P. J. O'Meara, president of the State Federation of Labor, objected to the statements that all the in- crease in the necessities of life were caused by increased cost of labor. He said that statistics he had in his hand showed that the cost of living had in- creased 300 per cent. since 1914 while the pay of mechanics such as build CTS. etc, had only increased from S4.60 a day to $500 in the same time. He said that at the rate the prices of commodities had increased the me- chanics should now be getting s13.SO a day instead of $500 day.
 MT. Crawford wanted to know whether if the committee recom- mended that the city make a con- tract with a private ice company for the supply of ice sufficient for the needs of the residents of the city MT Tuttle's clients, the Hygenic Ice company, would be willing to take such a contract at Q fixed price for a definite period of years.
 Mir. Futile said he would consult his clients and give an answer in writing to Mir. Crawfords question.
 During the day session after Harry Walker had admitted that he sold ice F. O. B. Congomond to New York dealers at S2.10 a ton and sold the same ice at $6.00 a ton to Connecti- cut dealers F. O. B. Congomond, At torney Crawford read a long type written question in which was sum- marfzed the purpose and possible rec concentrations of the committee and asked MT. Walker to answer the question after considering the matter carefully as the action of the com mittee might be influenced by the answer MT. Walker indicated that ne
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17
JITNEY ORDINANCE WILL STRICTLY REGULATE THE
 ROUTES CARS MAY TRAVEL

All indications point to the regula- tion of Bridgeport jitney buses by an ordinance to govern their operation. At last nights meeting of the Board of Aldermen in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall, d petition, coming from the jitney men them selves, for the passage of such an ordnance, was read, along with the proposed ordinance. On motion of Alderman Edward J. McManus, chair man of the ordinance committee, public hearing will be held on the matter this Thursday evening. All
 derman McManus requested that all members of the committee be present in addition to few representatives of the jitney men-"not the entire organization. with their machines parked In front of City HalP'-safd the alderman. and Captain Wheeler of the police department, who is in charge of traffic in Bridgeport.
 As far as Bridgeport is concerned. the proposed ordinance is a substitute measure for the so-called jitney legis- lation fostered by the trolley compan-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17

ies which failed to go through the re- cent General Assembly. At the hear ing on the jitney bill in Hartford. President Matsoff of the Park City Bus Association spoke in opposition to the measure and outlined a plan that would meet with the favor of the jitney men and would give the people and the state ample protection. The proposed ordinance introduced in the Common Council last night is sub stantially along the lines of the jit- neymens talk at Hartford.
 Briefly 1t calls for the consent of local police authorities to operate, and the mapping out of routes to be fol- lowed with the consent of the authori- ties. Jitney men must follow the route they are granted a permit to run, and must carry on their cars plate bearing the permit number Busses must travel the complete length of the route selected Any violation should be punishable by fine of not more than S10 for the first offense, and not more than $10O for each succeeding offense
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17
Meeting of Legion
 Tomorrow Night

The Bridgeport Post of the Ameri- can Legion will give a smoker at the armory tomorrow night. at which full explanation of the conditions of mem bersfip will be na,5e. It is expected that a large number of returned vet erans will be present at this meeting which is under the auspices of the Welcome Home committee.
 The chairmen of the various com mittees of the post had a meeting last night which was presided over by Major F. J. Adams and it was decided to hold a field day during the sum- mer, the exact date to be fixed at the to be held in the High school June 27.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17
Public Hearing on
 Plaza 2 Track Extension

The petition ot the Connecticut Company to construct and maintain a double track extension on State and Water street over the proposed Plaza to Main street. Fairfield and Stratford avenues, will be given a public hear ing at g. special meeting of the Board Of Aldermen next Monday night.
 This was brought about at last nights meeting of the Board of AL dermen on motion of Alderman Nal colm MacFayden.
 The petition asks for permission to do special work and layouts on Main street. State street, Water street Fairfield avenue and Stratford ave- nue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17

would answer at once but one of his attorneys, MT. Steele, jumped to his feet and said that MT Walker should be given time in which to formulate his answer.
 MT. Walker insisted that he could answer at once but at the repeated objection of MT. Steele he was given until Wednesday to answer.
 The question was as follows Would the Berkshire Ice Go. be will ing to enter into a contract with the city of New Haven giving it an op- tion each year for ten years on ice sufficient for it's needs, at a fixed price, giving a bond to insure delivery and agreeing not to compete with the city in the sale of that ice and at what price would your company be willing to sell such ice F. O. B. or delivered in New Haven?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17
WEST END.

TIer husband has gone to c~,/h the midnight train. She rushed to the telephone and called up another man, making an appointment for him to call upon her. The lights were low. A man entered, she ran to him, threw her arms about him, kissed him pas sionately. Then she suddenly discov- cred 1t was not the man she thought, but her husband. What would a woman do under such circunstances? What would you do? You can find out all about. 1t by seeing Florence Reed in the great seven-part photo drama, Wives of Men," at the West End theatre tonight"
 ''welcorne Little Stranger" two reel Flagg comedy. will also be shown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17
Delegates Elected
 To State Convention

The local branch of the Police State Atd Association postponed action on the formation of an immediate benefit organization at the meeting last night.
 The following delegates were elected to the State convention which will be held in this city June 25:
 Assistant .Supt. Suckley, chairman: Capt. John Began, Patrolmen John Quinnlivan and Dennis Sullivansa De- tective John Seery, Potrolmen Thos. Smallwood. Daniel Sheahan, John Mo- ran, Edward Bolger and Sergt. John Flynn.
 The officer presiding was Sergeant John Brown, president, and Lieuten- ant William H. O'Leary, secretary and treasurer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17
SPORT BREEZE

U ERMAN SCHAEFER had an un- IA canny habit of calling the turn when sent in as a pinch hitter. He would turn to the stands and announce that he would bat for so-and-so and that he would make a hit-and the chances are that he would do that very thing, for Germany sure could hit in a pinch.
 On one occasion when Schaefer was with Detroit the Tigers were play ing the White Sox in Chicago, the Sox had the game three runs to the good. The Tigers filled the bases with two down. Jennings sent Schaefer in as pinch hitter.
 Racing to the plate, swinging his bat, Herman yelled to the stands: Watch me bring them all in with a home runi''
 And he did-with one of the long est drives ever seen at Comiskey Park.
 President Comiskey, who was a great admirer of Schaefer, used to tell the story of how his team was beaten, almost gleefully and it was Commy who recalled the story when a bunch of fans were discussing Schaefer fol- lowing the comedians recent death
 'Herman's stunt that day reminds me of another curious incident I saw in the long ago." continued Comiskey. "Bushong had reached first base and the game was a close one. Arlie Latin am, another humorist of the Schaefer type, was sent up to bat.
 "Bushong led off first and was nearly trapped a couple of times. At this Arlie yelled, so all could hear. Don't take a chance. Bush, look who's batting. I'll bring you home."
 And on the next ball pitched Lath- am hit a home run and both men came jogging over the plate.'
 A PAIR of bad legs made Walter "A Maranville the great shortstop he is." declared Bingo Harrison, an old time New England baseball man, but now a government employe in St. Louis but the bad legs weren't on Maranville," he added. when the hear CTS looked puzzled.
 'No," Harrison went on to explain, ''he bad legs belonged to Frank Con- naughton, and you see 1t was this way:
 "Connauehton was playing second for New Bedford and Maranvflle was playing short, just kid out of school then. Old Frank couldn't cover much ground, so the Rabbit. timid at first, began to help him out on his territory. Before the season was well along, Maranville. was doing most of tho work in both positions. If you don't believe 1t look up the records. for think he had about, 800 chances ;n 12O games that season. which was going some.
 ''So say it was Connaughton's bad
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17
EMPIRE.

Screen fans rave abore Olive ,rhonas 20 the management at the Empire theatre have booked this ster- ling screen star fin a new foto produc- ton, "1he Follies Gir1,' a tale of back stage life. for tomorrow. This is the picture you must see and rest assured that the remainder of the program is select and entertaining and that it is always cool and comfortable in the Empire theatre.
 Today's program is headed by Ses- sue Hayalsawa in his greatest dra- unatic success. '"The Debt"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17
LOCAL UKRAINIANS
 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS

Ukrainians of this city have cabIed a protest to the Peace Conference against the actions of the Polish army in invading Ukrainian Eastern Galicia. Resolutions of protest were adopted at a mass meeting held last Sunday night in Ukraine hall, Kossuth street, The Peace Conference is asked to or der Poland to withdraw her armies from that territory. It is said that there are 4,O00 Ukrainians in this city -f
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17
CLOSES <
 ON JULY FIRSr

The United States Employment Bureau will close July l, according to the statement of Superintendent w. E. w. Smith. During the IA months of its activities here the bureau has sent out 2s,700 men and women on job opportunities and over fl per cent. of that number were successful in obtaining the jobs; 779 returned soldiers were placed.
 The bureau Is obliged to close be- cause of the failure of Congress to continue the appropriation after June 30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17
MRS. ANNIE BEACH DENIES SPEEDING AS
 BOY WAS STRUCK

That she was driving her car at a speed of from 12 to 1 5 miles an hour when 12 year old John E. Crosby was struck last Saturday, was the tesu- mony of Mrs. Annie Beach of Truna- bull before Coroner PheIan yesterday afternoon. She said the boy was coasting down hill near Beardsley park and steered directly in front of the car The hearing was continued until tomorrow morning for furthey testimony
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17
VIM. E. MCCLELLAN
 LEAVES D. M. READS

After IT years in the employ of the D. M. Read Co.,, William E. Mcclellan of 227 Coleman street, has resigned to become a member of the travelling sales force of the Globe-Wernicke Co., of Cincinnati. MT Mcclellan was widely known here for his activities at the '. M. c. A. and with the Boy Scouts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17
MT. Slavatsky Admitted
 to Fairfield Go. Bar

Isadore P. Slavatsky, who has re- gently returned from the service, has been admitted to mem bership in the Fairfield County Bar. He is a grad uate of the law school of New York University. He was a wireless operator in the navy. MT. Slavatsky will open an office in Bridgeport this fall He is a graduate of Bridgeport High School and resides at 765 State street.
 Advertise in The Times
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17

WHEN THE summer nights were " hottest and the front steps would mt cool, you have strolled around the corner to see who won the pool. You have cussed the scoreboard numbers when they showed you that your team had a spell of heavy slumbers when you needed that half a bean" You have found the score by innings show ed your pitcher "also ran," but devoid of any winnings you have smiled be- meath the electric fan. For a fan upon the ceiling and a score board -on the wall gives a man that happy feeling that it's a great life after all. But this July when nights are hottest and the front steps will not cool will you stroll round the corner to see who won the pool? Or will walk across the street to the old tobacco store be long walk in the heat to get posted on the score Time alone will tell us whether you went to see the score or to meet the smiling fellows coming through the swinging door.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17

Lew Malone is playing wonderful Cell for the Pirates at third base. 5udg1ng from the box scores.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17

Buricigh Grimes is rapidly recover ang from tonsilitis. but will not be cole to play for some little time yet.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-17

legs that made the Rabbit a. great short stop. If he hadn't had to help Conny out he might never have be- come the ground coverer he developed into."
The Colorado statesman., 1919-01-18
RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING
CORPS AT TUSkEGEE.

Tuskegee, Ala, Jan. 11.-Warren
Logan, acting Principal of the Tus-
kegee Institute, announced today that
according to present plans, the Re-
serve Officers Training Corps will be-
gin here February first.
The r. o. T. c. represents splen-
did opportunity for young men of the
colored race, as all male students over
fourteen years are eligible for enlist
ment, the government furnishing a
full uniform for each student and also
appointing a regular army officer to
conduct the drills. Students maintain
ing highest records in military sci
ence and practice may be recommend
ed for further training looking to-
wards a commission in the Officers
Reserve.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-01-18
NO. 13.

immortal Lincoln. His place belongs
to the real Statesman of the Pre-Civil
War Times, when so many wonderful
champions were wont to espous JUS
tice for the Colored man.
1t is not possible at this day to find
such stalwart Statesmen to give any
thing like an out of the ordinary at
tention to the problems of the Black
Americans. How the great Roosevelt
had stood at all times, at all places
and under all conditions, and demand
ed without compromise or equivoca-
tion, that the Negro of America was
entitled to each and every right which
our Government guarantees to its cit
izens.
The ardor of his activities in our be-
half has surely given incentive and en-
couragement to our discouraged peo-
pie. We sincerely believe since the
introit of Theodore Roosevelt into the
National Arena, that the Negro has
been able to do more, enjoy greater
hope, and demonstrate that we were
like other men, as good as other men,
as worthy as other men, and are MEN.
We are glad he lived! The lives
of the Negro have been more pleas
ant and happier by the great Roose-
welt having lived.
When men will do us evil, when the
pulpit will neglect us, when the plat
form will ignore us, when the Press
will have said all manner of evil
against us, we will think of Roosevelt.
We will continue to look into the
future, with the hope that Roosevelt's
theory and life has developed within
us, with a continued determination to
dwell within the door of Hope and en-
joy the opportunity that he would
have for us.
We will also be straining every
muscle and sinew of our body to de-
monstrate to his living white brothers
that he made no mistake in the
energy expended in our behalf. We
shall watch with sincerest interest for
a man who would even dare emulate
and we shall pray God that one will
come after him, worthy to emulate his
wonder-owrk.
Would to God that his life will be
as great an incentive to the white
American as it is to the Black Amer
ican!-Detroit Leader.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-01-18

cussion of the various problems grow
ing out of the rehabilitation of the
Negro soldiers and their reabsorption
into the arteries of industry and
farming.
Other speakers include Hon. Brad
ford Knapp, of the U. S. Department
of Agriculture, DR.. Geo. E. Haynes of
the Department of Labor and Mr.. EN-
nett ]. Scott, Special Assistant to the
Secretary of War
This will be the Twenty-eighth An
nual Conference and there is every in
dication that the attendance will be
the largest perhaps ever assembled
for these annual meetings.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-01-18
NEW MEXICO FIGHT FAN MAKES
PLEA FOR COLORED HEAVY
WEIGHTS.

w. L. H. of Cedar Hill. N. NJ, writes
the following to the sporting editor
of the Times:
without doubt the heavyweight
championship will change hands in
1919, but in what way it is hard TO
tell. However, Harry Wills. the col
ored heavyweight, is the man who
ought to have the first chance at Will
lard. Big Jess won the title from
colored man, and he should give the
colored boy a chance Then, if Mr..
Dempsey wants the championship, let
him try Harry Wills, who has as much
right to the heavyweight title as a
white man. Uncle Sam did not draw
the color line when war broke out
with Germany, and any man who will
do so in prize fighting is nothing but
a coward. The man who will fight
any one who comes along is the kind
of boxer the fight fans want to see.
Big Jess won from colored man, and
the moment he got it drew the color
line, and now refuses to fight white
or black Suppose that Jack Johnson
had drawn the color line and refused
to fight any white man. There would
have been great howl, but it would
have been just as fair for him to h
done that as it is for white man to
refuse to fight Negro"