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, 1919-07-03

OF THE
COLONIAL COUNCIL
o. ST. CROIX.
IN MONDAY. June 16. 1919, the
- Colonial Council OF St. CroiX held
its first ordinary meeting for the ZHd
Session, 1"919-1920.
The members present were: The
Chairman (MerWin), G. B. Fleming, +.
Lunney, D. S. Armstrong, D. Noll, ~.
NJ. Skeoch, A. j. BiackWood, A.. b.
Stakemann, F. Andersen, w. l. Pen
theny, F. Coulter, Thos. Ramsay, D.. c.
Canegata and Robt. w. Skeoch.
Members w. S. Ahramson ana <.
Henderson sent in excuses Of their
inability 10 attend the meeting; further
more were absent. w. H. Mckay and
G. Nordby.
The Governor and the Government
Secretary attended the meeting.
The Chairman CMerlClU) called Jle
meeting to order at l.25 .. IA.
The meeting opened with the usual
prayers.
After prayers the Chairman CIer~in)
remarked: Honorable Members | have
received no communications from GOV
eminent since the last meeting 10 read
to the Council, [ have received excuses
from list Member for ChrjstianSted Town
(Abramsou) and 1st Appointed Member
Henderson Of lhoir in 0iIity to attend
the meetlnE.
The Chairman then asked the Assis-
tant to the Council to read an abstract
of the proceedings Of the last meeting
accordingly the Assistant read the un-
published part Of the proceedings of
the last meeting and there being no
objection the Chairman declared the
minutes as published and read tacitly
adopted.
The Chairman then proceeded with the
Order OF the D-y.
Item L.
Colonial Council Bill No. l..
Bird Discussion on Colonial Council
Bill No. l., Draft of an Ordinance
introduced by 2nd Appointed Mem
Der [NolIl, to better provide for
the recording Of vital statistics in
the Municipality Of St. CroiX and
for other purposes.
End Appointed Member (Noll) remark
ed: Mr.. Chairman. | have no remarks
to make on Bird discussion. | ask that
the Council pass this Ordinance today, at
least, take final action on it today.
The Chairman remarked: AT the last
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
LOOKING BACK 50 YEARS

(From The Farmer, Tuesday, December 2, 1869l
 Mr. James w. Gray Cannon street has purchased the val uabe building Fairfield next west of the resi- dence of r Narranore It of the most desirable lots that sreet
 splendid gold watch gold cased will be raffled off at City Hotel tomorrow night; oh the winner to treat the crowd Those who uniformly unlucSY such specula hons will have better chance to get with their
 The yacht A. NJ Bliss, of Brooklyn left here day two since with her Hon. D. w. Tower and his who had been visit to his brother fellow townsman Mr. F. M Tower, His captain Henry Zobes, old Hell Gate pilot; who has followed the water all his life time and is the only who plOed the Great Eastern through the Sound We wished and pleasant voyage home, do not doubt that they it, resist the feeling this that this should firmly fondly to the pipe than to the ter sheet the finest yacht in Chrisendom.
 The storm ceased this morning. it is clear and Four inches of fell. Railway travel is much mpeded.
 
 The colOred mechanics and workngmen of New taking steps for the formation of trades union They have selected Mr. Charles NcCynn their representative tOnal labor convention to be held D Washington
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
DON'T FORGET THE CONSTITUTION

s~ RUE FRIENDS of the American Legion must note with A pain upon which its name is connected with mob action or of it. throughout the United John Tucker had been billed to speak on America here in Bridgeport last night On the night preceding he had delivered in New Haven an a dress the subject.
 long he language of and persuasion counseIed neither violence anarchy this man had constitutional right to be heard He came under the au spices of the Socialist party which is well established m Bridgeport which has cast many 5000 votes here
 This branch of the Socialist party does not advocate Vo but the contrary opposed to it. Its national plat form while advocates policies in which the majority Of Amer jeans do not believe as constitutional expression the platform Democrac the Republican parties
 In the recent election the Socialist candidate mayor friendliest terms with the Republican leader King, and they exchanged publicly and mutually expressions of esteem.
 beep suspected without the proof being forth coming the organization Bridgeport has not always lacked the moral and perhaps not the physical sup port. of the Republican organization
 The police in refusing permit for this meeng said they did the suggestion of members of the American Legion and the implication carried that the meeting would be suppressed by mob violence if the permit should be issued
 TimesadeeIines believe that the policy expressed in the action against St. John Tucker is the actual policy of the American Legion.
 It must be the policy of few hot heads in the Legion operating without any legal authority from that body.
 The oath of the Legion like the oath of the Veterans of Foreign Wars binds those who take to support and defend all occasions and in every place. the constitution of the United States including the right of free speech and free semblage.
 refusal right of assemblage to single speaker amounts to little nothing St. John Tucker is the injured person. The Socialist party is not injured.
 What is injured is the American people, the of law and orde the program of progress according to the consu tion Suppressed speech and suppressed assembage here and have always meant everywhere pong ouon planned in the dark change proposed by extra con tutional methods.
 Speech a safety The right of assemblage is the natural guardian of the constitution. hundred injury has been done to the government in Bridgeport by shutting St. John Tucker any speech he might have made could possibly have done.
 Let not in America lose proportion for getting the wisdom which democratic civilizations qulred with such difficulty by the lessons of many
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
THE CASE OF KREISLER

K REISLER, who will give concert in Bridgeport tomor- AA row night will give concert in New Haven, Thurs day night, under the auspices of Yale University.
 There some difference of opinion whether he ought to be permitted to play in either place. Prof Hadey Profes Bingham, Prof Smith, dean music school all of Yale are strongly i'll favor of his appearance
 Members of the American Legion New Haven Were an preached with the question: Stanley had no ohiec ton. Dr. T. McDermott said, Yale University allows hreer o appear don't think the Legion take any ac tion.' ' W
 Capt Avis of the Connecticut State bitterly op posed ~Co Rene Hoyle, commander of T. C. said: kreisler did than he should during the him. in his efforts to livelihood"
 During the the government regarded Austria in diff erent than Germany regarded Austria was held to be subordinate to the German power and in Amer lea many privileges accorded not given German aliens
 The break-up of Austria through democratic svmna hies of large groups within that government material aid in ending the The government permitted Kres Ter to enter the country which in itself guide for Americans
 The American people who interested in music wish to hear him, which is shown by the large attendance 
 And is general principle, has governed soderIy intercourse in the past Kreser defeated been permitted the country of those He ought to have the treatment which gentleman extends to another
 the principles of patriotism sound they Either citizen should love fight for his country he If patriotism what, of America believe then Col Rene Hoyle, speaks the true word Kreer than he should have done during the war; and think it portsmanshp to interfere with him in his efforts to livelihood"
 Kreiser will naturally return the courtesy extended avoiding music which is not at the pleasant in American
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
RECEIvERSHIP WAS DISASTROUS
 TO EVERYBODY

Characterizing the receivership of the Middlesex Chemical Co. as disas- trous to all concerned, Judge Webb of the Superior court today reduced claims for counsel fees filed by law yers who acted for the receiver. Judge Webb said he did not mean to crit icise counsel or intimate that the un- fortunate result was due to their in competence or lack of good faith but he thought, in view of the financial condition of the company, that the amounts should be reduced.
 Attorneys Gross, Gross and Hyde of Hartford, who asked for $4,164.60, were allowed $3,914.60. Dawson and Phillips of New York, who asked for $S,50O, were given $3,SS4.72.
 The MiddIesex Co. had a plant in Chester in this state and just before the United States entered the war it was planned to make picric acid for war purposes. In 1917 the company became financially involved and At torney Joseph F. Berry of Hartford was named receiver.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
LEHAS NAUCHT AGAINST KREISLER
 SAY ITS HEADS
Pres. Hadley Openly For Him-Mayor FitzGerald Would Avoid Disturb
 ance.

New Haven. Dec. 2-Yale univer- sity, convinced that it is right in in viting Fritz KreisIer to play there, is adamant in its intention to have him appear in Woo1sey hall as scheduled. President HadIey answered the query yesterday with these words ''Do you think we would allow Kreisler to play in Woolsey hall if we were not in favor of his appearing here or if we thought for one minute that he should be barred?
 Prof. Hiram Bingham made ths following statement: .'It seems to me kreisler should be allowed to play. There is no question of German pro paganda about 1t. kreisIer is an Aus trian, not 9 Prussian. He fought for his country in the trenches, was wounded, then took up his artistic profession again. He has not been engaged in any spy work or propa- ganda at all. Personally am op- posed to the giving of German opera. especially Wagner, because it is Prussian. Kreisler is an austrian so- loist trying to earn a living playing the violin. Nobody is obliged to go to his concert who doesn't want to, and nobody can be influenced
 x.
 In regard to the appearance of the ex-Austrian officer here Mayor Fitz- Gerald said yesterday:
 Relative to the inquiry made con cerning Fritz Kreisler appearing in the city Of New Haven, desire to say that I am opposed to any condition being created here by the appearance Of anyone who will mar the quiet and good order Of the community as it now exists.
 Anything which will cause our community to become unrestfuI, must be deprecated and all means taken to prevent the same. The spirit of patriotism which is so strong in this community must not be tnterferred with. Nothing will be tolerated which will mar the record of those, who, bv their conduct, have upheld the ideals and principles of this glorious land of ours.
 Several of the leading organizers of the American Legion post were approached. Attorney Stanley Dunn said he had no objection to Kreis- ler's appearance. Capt. Cornell said: "The men of the legion and their families are bitterly against one of the Teuton race appeoring here. Personally I feel that if KrefsIer E0iELIueu HIS country, and did no more than his duty. there can be no objection to him.
 pr. T. s. McDermott said: "If Yale university allows Kreisler to appear here I don't think the legion should take any action"
 Col Rene HoyIe, commander of the Yale R. O. T. C., stated: '.Kreisler did no more than he should have done during the war, and think it is very poor sportsmanship to interfere with him in his efforts to earn a liveIf- hood''
 Capt W. H. Avis of the Connecti- cut State Guard, stated yesterday morning that he was bitterly op- posed to Fritz Kreisler's appearing here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
VERY ''BAD MAN"
 TUCIANI RUNS WILD WITH GUN

Guy Tuciani, of 200 Washington avenue, alias ''Tuttianni," who is al legged to have attempted to kill Frank Colasanti, of 549 Housatonic avenue last night in a restaurant at 95 Co., lumbus place, and who was captured by ParoImen CIampett and McNa- mara after an exciting chase, was held under $3,O0O bonds in the city court this morning, on charges of as sault with attempt to kill, for a hear ing on Saturday morning. Tuciani was unable to provide bonds.
 The attempted staying took place as the two men were in the Columbus place lunchroom early in the evening. It is said that Tuciani warned Cola santi that he was going to kill him. and then drew a revolver and fired. The intended victim tucked, and the bullet barely grazed the back of his shoulders, inflicting a brush burn.
 Patrolman CIampett off duty at the time, was in the immediate vicinity, and attracted ioy the noise of the shot gave chase when he saw Tuciani flee ing down Grand street. The Italian fired four shots at his pursuer, and the fire was returned by the police man, but none of the shots took ef- feet. Patrolman McNamara joined in the chase, and Tuciani turning the corner into Housatonic avenue dash ed into an alley. Realizing that he was caught, the Italian then sur rendered to McNamara. He was taken to police headquarters, where a search O his pockets brought out 36 cart ridges.
 Tuciani has quite a record as a "bad man. in Bridgeport. In 1916 he served 15 days in jail for vagrancy, and in 1917 he seriously injured a man in a fight He was sentenced to four months in jail Tor this outbreak. --S
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
CLAIMS SHE WAS JILTED so SUES
 FOR HEART BALM

Claiming that she was tilted by Al bert Natzke, a well known North End young man, after he had promised to marry her, Nora c. Martin of this city started suit in the superior court to- day against Natzke for $10,00O. Be cause of the prominence of the couple in the North End the law suit has created considerable discussion in that section.
 Miss Martin alleges that last Janu- ary Natzke courted her and asked her to marry him. She promised to be- come his bride. Later he refused to lead her to the altar but instead mar ried Margaret F. Maloney of this city, The subsequent marriage of Natzke to another girl was great blow to Miss Martin, she alleges, and subjected her to great embarra ssment and humilia- tion. The suit is rctu-na5le to the December term of court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
 CUTTING OF
 LIVING COST
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 delay; from heartIess proiteering, re- sulting in the increase of the cost of living; and, lastly, from the machin- ations of passionate and malevoIent agitators. With the return to nor nal conditions this unrest will rapidly disappear
 The president renewed his recom- mendations for legislation to deal ef- fectively with those persons who, by violent methods, would abrogate our time tested institutions" Several recommendations some re- newals of previous ones, were made by the president to bring down the cost of living. Among them were extension of the food control law to peace times for the emergency; rela- tions for transportation of foods in interstate commerce; a cold storage law modelled after the law in New Jersey; a law requiring marks 10 show the length of time foods are kept in storage; and a, law to secure | competitive selling and prevent un- conscionable profits by federal H- cense of corporations selling food in interstate commerce.
 A long portion of the message was devoted to a discussion of the condi-
  program to bring about an improve ment in the conditions Of labor and bring about a Characterization of in- dustry was recommended. The only way to keep men from agitating against grievances is to re- 1 move the grievances, said the presi- | dents message. At another point il declared the seed of revolution is repression
 The establishment of the principles regarding labor, laid down in the GOV enant of the League of Nations,'' said | the m essage, "offers us the way to in- 1 dustriaI peace and conciliatiOn. Nc other road lies open to us. Gov | ernments must recognize the right ot men to bargain collectively for hu- mane objects. $ Labor must nc | longer be treated as a commodity The right of individuals to strike is 1 inviolate, continued the message, and i ought not to be interfered with by 1 any process of government, but there | is a predominant right, and that iS ! the right of the government to pro- 1 tect all of it's people and to assert its 1 powers majesty against the challenge l of any class.
 1 The President was referring to the l governments recent injunction against the coal strike.
 The message closed with a pointed reference to radicalism and ''red'' | doctrines, and referred to Russia to-
 day with it's blood and terror" as a
 painful object lesson of the power of minorities."
 "There are those in this country said the message, who threaten di- rect action to force their will upon a majority It makes little difference what minority it is either capital or labor, or any other class no sort of privilege will ever be per mitted to dominate this country
 Orderly processes, the message de clared, were the only ones by which relief and reform could be obtained
 Those who would propose any other method of reform are enemies l of this country the message said 'Iet those beware who take the shorter road of disorder and revolu- tion-"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
BOARD TO ACT
 ON PLAN FOR
 WAGE INCREASE

At the meeting of the Board of Education scheduled for next Mon day night the question of acting on the mayors recommendation of a 25 per cent. increase in pay for school teachers will be acted on py the board.
 Board members and Superintendent of Schools, Samuel E. Slawson, stat ed that they are in favor of the ir- crease and it is expected that the re- commendation will pass
 The board will also consider the re- quisitions which are to go to the Board of Apportionment before the first of the year. This budget will have to care for the entire coming year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
COURT DECIDES
 IF SOCIAL OR
 BUSINESS CALL

Whether it was a social or a busi- ness call which George Magerdichian made at the home of Manooa Der kickorian of this city, is the point to be determined by Judge Walsh in the common pleas court where testimon was given today in the suit brought by Magerdichian against Derkickor- ian for $2,0OO damages.
 George claims he went to pay so- cial visit to Manoog's home and when he refused to loan his host the paltry sum of $250, he was beaten with a stick and thrown into the street. Ma noog denies he dealt with George with any more force than was neces- sary- He said Manoog George had been writing romantic letters to Mrs. Derkickorian and had otherwise made himself obnoxious. The trial was re- sumed this afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
PIPE STARTS FIRE

A roomer at 23 Steuben street very nearly started a dangerous fire this morning, when he retired about 2 o'clock and left a, lighted pipe in his overcoat pocket The burning to- bacco ignited the coat. and the blaze had communicated with the wood work when discovered by another lodger. Bremen were called out on a general alarm, and the blaze was quickly extinguished. The coat was completely ruined by the fire, and the woodwork was slightly burned
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
CUBAN SUGAR
 REGARDED AS < SOURCE OF RELIEF

Washington, Dec. 2.---Steps to re- lieve the sugar famine existing in many parts of the country were under discussion today at, the conference be- tween refiners and producers and ofi- cials of the department of justice. Cuban sugar was looked upon as the only source for relief and the new scale of prices probably will be made permanent to insure large purchases and importation of the Cuban crop.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
SERIOUS EARTHQUAKE.

London, Dec. "A serious earth quake occurred in western Asia Minor on Thursday, seven villages in the dis tricts of Soma and Balikersi being destroyed, according to adyices re- ceived here from Constantinople. Many persons were killed and injured, it Is stated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
JITNEY WRECKs WAGON.

As the result of a traffic tangle in Stratford avenue near Huff avenue, about 7:45 o'clock this morning, Os- car Joachim, of 1510 Stratford ave- nue, drove his jitney bus into a horse and wagon driven by E. Russell Of 47 Liberty street, Stratford, and completely wrecked the wagon. Joa- chin, who was summoned to appear in the City Court tomorrow morning, claims that he was crowded into the wagon by another jitney.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
APPOINTMENTS DEFERRED.

The appointment of new officers to fill vacancies which now exist in the Bridgeport police department was de- ferred again at last nights meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners. This matter will probably not be act ed upon before the first of the year, according to all indications. Last nights meeting was of very short duration, and only routine business was transacted. One special police man was appointed to the force.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
CATHERINE REITTER.

The. funeral of Catherine Reitter, widow of Simon Reitter, was held at 2:30 o'clock tffis afternoon from the mortuary chapel of August E. Baker.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

1888 Stratford avenue. Rev. " J. Jepson, pastor of St. Luke's Episcopal church, offleiated. Relatives of the deceased acted as bearers and inter ment was at Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
THE WEATHER.

New Haven, Dec. 2-PartIy cloudy, probably snow fIurries and colder Tuesday night and We'd nesday-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

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The Keota news., 1919-11-21

quainted with the pine forest they had
heen exploring: but he continued walk
lug along the path. calling to his guide.
He hoped the path would take him
somewhere, but was not sure II would.
there was such Q network OF paths.
crossing and recrossIng one another
at many points.
Some carving on . tree drew his at.
tentiou.
This looks like the tree we cut our
names In the other day" he said. and
proceeded to Investigate. II was a. be
had suspected. and With the tree ~ .
marker no felt reasonably sure he
could hnd his way.
A he stepped from behind the tree
he came face to face with q girl. .
remarkably attractive girl. He caught
bis breath.
'Can Il bef' he exclaimed. ~ no
stared back. "Can Il b this II the girl
rye been waiting for all these years1
Love at drst sightl That sure 10 what
this H."
Nrs. Glendale Chestertou slipped her
olxth cup OF tea.
'Well. We got them married." she
said. setting the cup on the table.
Nrs. Forthgiver sighed.
"Yes. they're both married. all right:
but such . horrible messi We rent
Lucia and Adam into the wossds to
marry each other. and instead L. cha
picks out Adams guide for husband
and Adam decides that Lucin'a land.
iady's daughter 10 the girl for him.
Such q meas!"
.'stiil. II they're both happy" al,
served Mrs. Chesterton. picking up the
cup. won't sou have some tear
"No more thank you." replied tic
guest. n suppose we may ~ ~ II
make the test Of Il. A. you shy. -
long % they're happy"
The Keota news., 1919-11-21
Miniature Cast. Frem Sandstone.

Miniature Castle erom Sandstone.
Carved from soft sandstone. q mimi.
ture medieval castle on q California
beach faithfully represents feutial
fortress on small xcnle. The model
building stands on diminutive Hill
that striklngiy resembles the preclpi.
t0us elevations upOn which such
stronGhol,ls usually were built. Sew.
eral styles of architecture ARE To- bc
seen In the smnll castle. which was
fashioned on 4 scnle Of one-fourth
inch to one foot by q mechanical en-.
eineer who spent his leisure moments
on the tnsk.-1'opulnr Mechanics Ming.
axine.
The Keota news., 1919-11-21

and allicd silmcnto results from auto
intoxication or seli-poisouing.
Take castor oil, or procure at TIE drug
store, Q pleasant vegetable LAXATIVE
called Dr.. Rcfcc's Pleasant Pellets, CON-
posed of May-spple, aloes and jalap.
Kansas City, Kans.:-"Df. Pierees
Pleasant Pellets have been my favoeits