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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17
Wilson Changes Plan
George Washington Can't Sail
From Antwerp

Paris. May II (By the Associated
;oress) President Wilson was con-
sidering sailing for the United States
from Antwerp so that he might visit
brussels on the way. but on inquirins
It developed today that the United
States transport George Washington
is of too great draft TO enter the
port of Antwerp.
The project therefore has been
a abandored. The president will visit
Brussels. however, before startin;:
ON his homeward voyage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17
Foch Prepares for Huns
Marshal at the Front to Lead
Army if Treaty is Not
Signed

Paris. May 1t (By the Associated
Press measures tending
TO the fur,hc: s1EjuSation of Ger
.l;any il its delegates refuse to sign
the peace treaty were indicated today
by the announcement that Marshal
Foch had been sent to the Rhine by
the council Of four to take such ac-
ton as may become necessary in the
nvent that the treaty is not signed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17
Six Persons Drown
Coal Barge Goes Down OF Isle
of Shoals

Portsmouth. " H.. May 13.-SiN
persons, including the captain's wife
and four children and the engineer,
were drowned when the coal bars"
Nanticoie sank Off isle o.! Shoals
early today. Captain William GRAY
and one deck hand, the only surviv-
ors. were picked up after they had
drifted several hours in q small boat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17
Message Will Be Short
President Wilson Will Condense
Address to Congress into
Few Words

Paris, May 15.-President Wilson
has advised the cable companies that
his message to the forthcoming spe-
cial session of congress will not be
more than few hundred words, en-
abling it to be cabled, probably, on
the day of delivery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17

monthc, this compulsory attendance Is
both logical and feasible. The diff
culties IN other districts are negligible
when compared with the resulting
advantages to teachers. schools and
ruoiis.
The interest in this problem is
Statewide and enthusiastic. The
State Superintendent hopes to be alb g
20 announce the full list Of attend
ance officers early next week,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17

Vicksburg. Miss. May 1l.-Lloyd
Clay. "a. a negro, alleged TO have as
saulted 4 young white woman, was
lynched and his body burned here to-
night by mob Of between 500 and
1000 persons.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-17

Paris. May 15.-The council OF
fonr has declined to consider the
notes from Won Brockdorff- -Rantzau.
chief of the German peace mission.
relative to International labor legis-
lation-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-18
ELkS ENJOY
 ANNUAL FROLIC

Elks from New York, New Haven, Derby, Stamford, Norwalk joined with the Bridgeport lodge in its an- nual frolic and clambake at the Black Rock Yacht club yesterday.
 There were land and water sports, a 10-piece orchestra and other big features but the real event of the day was an old fashioned Rhode Is land clam bake with nothing left out The meal was served in the clubhouse and after being prepared, in the only real way a regular clam bake can be prepared, on the beach. All of the guests were seated at long tables and the steaming food was brought on with the fragrance of the sea strong upon it. There were no speeches
 Among the prominent guests a the outing were: Past Grand Exalted Ruler Edward Leach of New York, Chief Justice Brophy of Brooklyn, County Commissioner Henry Craw- ford of Greenwich, Grand Trustee Albert Drislane of Albany and Mayor Wilson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-18

the subject, they expressed the hope that the Mondell soldier land bill might be materially amended so that it will be made to benefit a very much larger number of soldiers and extend the hand of opportunity to those who do not desire to enter a soldier colo nization plan.
 Tn short if I am any judge the people of the middle and Southwest desire to put the abnormal war con- ditions behind them as rapidly as possible resume pre-war conditions and take up their tasks anew, and any delay or long drawn out debate in the Senate over the peace treaty will be disheartening to them, as it will be ,unprofitabIe to the country at large.
 T see that 1t has been asserted by Republicans now in control of both branches of Congress that the legis- lation now on the calendar is chicken feed and does not deserve the attention of Congress
 The American people, who are daily being robbed by profteers and food gamblers, will be slow to agree with this logic. The railroad problem, intricate though it be, deserves at tention and attention now The de- velopment of the West by appropri- ate legislation for the development of oil, coal and other natural re- sources are all held in abeyance. Unless the Republican leaders in Congress are totally wanting in initia- tive, and are totally without ability to assemble themselves and act, sub stantial and immediate steps should be taken for the solution of these problems.
 'The Republican Congress has been in session nearly three months. All it has been able to do is to re- enact the bills the Democrats for mulated in the last Congress and which were killed by the Republican filibuster in the Senate. They have initiated nothing new. They have made no substantial effort to achieve the things for which the American people are clamoring. They have been without vision and without ability to cope with the problems that come up. The Republicans have been entrusted with power It is their move"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-18
GIVES
 CONGRESS TIP ON WHAT'S WHAT
Prosecution of Profiteers and Adoption of Treaty
 Recommended.

Washington, Aug. 1S-Immediate relief from profiteering, prompt rat ification of the peace treaty, includ- ing the League of Nations, and legis- lation extending some sort of sub stantial recognition to discharged sol diers for their services during the war are some of the things the coun- try demands of Congress, and which Congress would do well to grant, in the opinion of Representative Scott Ferris of Oklahoma
 Representative Ferris, who is chairman of the Democratic Con gressional Committee, has just re- turned to Washington from a trip to the middle West. He declares that the public is tired of the intending debate for which the present Con gress is most celebrated and which gets nowhere, and that unless the Republicans, who control the Con gress, substitute constructive action for words before very much longer, they will hear from the country in tones that will be very distinct.
 If l am any judge of public senu- ment in the middle and Southwest, said MT Ferris. the preponderance is that the peace treaty, including the League of Nations, be agreed to at the earliest possible date; that the war be finally closed, that peace and pre-war conditions be immediately restored, and that we get back to normal conditions al the earliest pos sibIe moment. The people under stand full well that the peace treaty carries provisions, first, for arbitra- ton; second, for disarmament; third. against secret treaties and, fourth, that the United States can, on two years notice, withdraw from the league if she desires. They are heart sick about debates on Shantung and other technical phases - they want the whole matter agreed to and put behind them.
 If I am any judge, the people de- mand some immediate and affirma- tive protection against profiteering and those who are making abnormal profits out of the necessities of life. They also want it made perfectly clear that President Wilson's sug- gestions will Def ollowed and that every profteer in whatsoever walk of life be required to content himself with reasonable profits. Conditions are too abnormal and the load of the citizen is too heavy at this particular time to withstand the fabulous profits that are being snatched from both producer and consumer on every hand
 ''The people demand that Congress do for the four million discharged soldiers what other countries are do- ing-give them some substantial I recognition of their service. In con- versing with numerous soldiers on
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-18
BILLIARD co.
 TO PURCHASE
 GOVT. SUPPLIES

One ton of bacon, 1S.00O cans of d variety of vegetables, 15O gallons of syrup and 240O individual packages of cereal will be purchased by the Mutual Aid Society of the Bullard Machine Tool Co for resale to the members of the association.
 The purchase of the food from the government is made possible by the co-operat ton of the factory owners who will finance the proposition So hat the goods may be bought. In the turn over to the shop members il IS expected that a saving of 40 per cent will be made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-18

The only suitable comment to make a large number of automobils rivers is about s1oo and costs. if not 50 days h jail
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-18
ESCAPED SERIOUS INJURY.

While playing near his home yes terday morning, Mike Yama, 13. of 257 Gregory street, fell on the limb of a fallen tree, and received a small wound in his side. The lad was taken 10 the Bridgeport hospital yes terday noon, but later returned to his home. The injury s not serious.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-18

Advertise in The Times
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-18
HOLD-UPS GET S7. 50.

Two highwaymen armed with re- volvers held up Mathew Bembros, or 269 North Washington avenue, Sat urday night, near the Winters brew cry in Housatopic avenue, and reliev- ed him of S2.5o. \ friend who was with him was robbed of s at the same time. The matter has been reported to the police.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-18

The clause in the decision of the Board of Selectmen on the pay of the new policemen to the effect if any be put on the force does not necessarily mean that after the off, cer gets 400 for this year he is bound to get a raise of S100 every year until he gets the s1.6OO mark, but means that if he is found satis- factory in every way that he has the same chance as the present patrol men in getting a raise.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-18

Mayor Lalley believes that some thing should be done as to the school teachers pay. Our school teachers should have a raise. They are not paid enough" he said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-18

FOR SALE-Old fashioned Is room house in Stratford. Gleason, 209e Maine St, Stratford. Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-18

While Solemnly agreeing to keep the peace forever, the Germans are thoroughly Investigating whether the allied forces are strong enough to en- force it.
New-York tribune., 1919-01-05
House or Morn
ing Dresses
at 81. IS
W orth up TO $7.95

The kind in which one can
meet unexpected callers, or
run to the neighborhood store
and feel suitably dressed.
Superior workmanship.
These dresses are slightly
soiled from handling, but can
be easily laundered and will
look like new. All sizes in
the collection.
Fashioned of figured voiles
in many pretty patterns, flow
cred lawns with dainty organ
die collars, s9me edged with
lace. They have pockets and
detachable belts. Many have
overskirts.
GiMBELS-Second Floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-28
LOOKING BACK 50 YEARS

~ (From The Farmer Tuesday, October 2S. 1S69)
 The funeral Of the late Sherwood Sterling will on Wednesday afternoon at 23O o'clock. Members Common Council requested to meet at the Der at 1 p. m. that day.
 MT Charles Bullock at the office of the Aetna Axle Spring company is agent for Wm. M Bender Co.'S ceebrat ed drain tile
 A few of the personal friends E. him serenade between the o'clock proceeded to the residence Beaver street and rendered her and her family The quilted themselves handsomely places ways do The whole affair very pleasant to the partc pants.
 There is gold mine in Norwich, which is by company, which held its annual meeting recently The mine yields gold, silver some rich has been taken out this year. The more of Providence had five pounds of the yielded at the rate of $500 a ton
 Rochester lady wants law prohibiting second marri account of the bad feeling they must the world, in case all the parties go to the place
 The Sherwood Sterling president of the City Ma tional Bank since 1857 died suddenly his yesterday attended services in the South Congregational church yeser day with nothing indicate the appearance of the great fly the fatal warning him stricken down 1803 In 1883 he appointed South Gongre- gatonal church of this city In 18&3 represented this town in the General Assembly, He Mayor Bridgeport 8t and 1848 In 842 he became director Bridgepor Saw ings bank and the president 186f leaves large family his children being all grown settled in life.
 Wooster Bishop, the East Bridgeport dry goods men have recently enlarged their their has neat and tasty look that must invite and attract
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-28
THE CITY's MUDDLED FINANCE

E> EW TAXPAYERs will fail to read with studious the 1 statement in which Moses w, Man~aring relates the which him the Repub ican administration treasurer of the city and describes of the burdens and anxietes which laid him by those members of the Republican machine whose reckless expenditures were conducted with constantly decreasing ab of safeguards.
 MT. Manwaring for 50 years active Civic life of Bridgeport For six he served treasurer hand ing without single cent in his office, thirty millions of city money
 During this period, feel that in spite of his utmost the leaders of his party produce ing conditions which must ultimately smrch his honor and that of the city and he refused to be the tool of such leader ship
 Mir. Manwaring needed help his of treasurer Mayor Wilson promised him efficient help and sent him help that not efficient that times neglected the ob and others that had not the experience to do the work sent those to whom political debt owed having in mind not the protection of the cs money but the payment of political obligation
 How such course as this must have ranked in the minds of of integrity of his duty the millions of the peoples knowing Mr. Manwaring did being dsgraced by the careesness of his associates be imagined.
 "The personal side not alone the for dis queude the situation felt that part admins for which 1 liable"
 There will always be honest the world some of them will be fearless and they the who make cvi zaon hold together delicate fabric of duty by which society is wrapped and protected.
 Mir. Manwarng believes that the prodigaly of the city leads to continually diminishing credit for the city, that it hardship the small property owner and the renpayer and that it is responsible for 6OoO school " dren on half time He is right.
 For some tme,' says Manwarng agents the Machine have been conscious that their system coming to climax This shown by their failure to raise the of tax to meet current and they resort again to bond for a remedy"
 Despite the 34 millions which have been raised squan dered the debt that has pay deb dec of $500O0 which must be met at the end of the year.
 The system of the bookkeeping may for every but it does not show the devious by which money rces from the treasury of the city into the pockets the machine beneficiaries'
 The wasted salaries positions perquses and travagances which Mr. Manwarng describes the figures the books but No with th heading of Machine is heard of."
 The public has heard of with the heading of Machine" it. The public is about audit that account
 Mr. ManWaring says that there appears charges Grand street bridge approximately total credit of bonds and notes issued for the purpose audit perhaps discover what became of this Sf00OO0 where who got it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-28
MIR. VINCENT AS A CANDIDATE

XKT HEN GAN Bridgeport remember a candidate any w office whose communications to the public been direct and unmisaable. In the policy of Allen Vincent there is nothing and nothing ering His yea is yea and his nay, nay.
 He does not play both ends against the middle He does not engage in personalities.
 Of the single headed and irresponsible obnoxious to sound principles of government he says will abolish the system the law permits.
 He will make City Hall place which any citizen can and learn immediately what he wishes to know about the affairs of the people.
 He will do his best to put into effect the proposals of the Lashar report for five cent fare Bridgeport which the Administration has held back for months.
 will give the voters chance a regular election vote for the commission government if they want it.
 will put the city upon sound financial basis and will refuse to contract debt without the full consent and authority people. He will stop the system of awarding contracts plu will lay pavemens in competition and at the price, will in all ways do what he to make the city morally and materially better city.
 Vincent election will end the program of absentee andordm by which Bridgeport is governed by long distance telephone any convenient part of the United States
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-28
THE OFFICIAL A. E.F. COMMUNIOUE '
 ISSUED ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

October 28 morning (No 169)-On the Verdun front east of the Mouse troops yesterday fu local attack against the BOis BeIeu result this operation this wood which has been the of constant fighting since October 25 is entirely hands, Further south lively comba in progress the eastern portion of the Bois dOrmon Artillery fire has violent the front from Bos de la Grande Montague the Bois des Caures
 West of the Mouse hostile elements which attempted under of heavy shelIng to penetrate positions north of Grand repused by our machine gun
 In other sectors held by troops the day quiet
 October 2S, evening (No 17O)-On the Verdun front day was marked by heavy artillery fire both sides of the Meuse An enemy cOuner-a attack against the BOis Belleu repused In the Woevre attachments successfully raIded the enemys lines and captured prisoners
 In spite of poor weather conditions aviators again active the front of the list Army and shot down three enemy airpanes and observation balloon. All chimes returned.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-28
DEMOCRATS PLAN BIG RALLY IN 9TH
 FRIDAY NIGHT

The Democrats of the 9th district have completed arrangements for what they confidently declare will be the biggest rally of the campaign for next Friday night.
 It will be one of the old fashion ed political rallies with a parade, red fire galore, music and speaking by the candidates and other orators.
 The speaking will take place in St. Johns hall 1150 Pembroke street and will be preceded by a parade through the principal streets of the district. Lawrence Gill will be grand marshall, and George Coughlin and Senator George B. Clark, aids Music will be furnished by several drum corps among which will be the Boys Drum and Fife Corps of the Barnum school.
 The parading column will be con- posed of voters from the 9th district and delegations from all the other districts in the city many of whom will bring their own music and the entire lin eof march will be ilIuminat- ed by red fire.
 Among the speakers will be Hon. Allen F. Vincent candidate for may or; Moses w. Manwaring, candidate for treasurer; Francis P. Dunnigan, candidate for city clerk; Oliver Knight candidate for alderman, Lynn W. Wilson and William P. Kirk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-28
EFFORT TO PASS
 MEASURE OVER
 VETO CONTESTED
(Continued from Page Onel


 ures in the past. Although Senator Sterling said he was sure the bills disposition would require but a very short time, Senator Hitchcock urged that debate on the treaty continue, declaring the people were beginning believe the Senate was deliberately delaying the treaty.
 Senator Nelson, Republican, Mfnne- sota, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, endeavored to cut off dis cussiOn by declaring Senator Sterling's motion on-debata.ble. Republican Leader Lodge and Senator Shoot, Re publican, Utah, also quoted rules de- claring the prohibition bill was priv iIeged.
 Senator Lenroot, Republican, Wis consin, who was presiding temporar- fly ruled that the Sterling motion was debatable.
 Urging that the Presidents veto be sustained, Senator Underwood, Demo- crat, Alabama, said war time prohibit tion was unconstitutional because it involved confiscation of private prop erty without adequate compensa- ton.
 War time prohibition will be brought to an end by Presidential proclamation immediately after the DtCllLS Idl1IIt'S lIIe SeIIIlil pSclte treaty, it was said today at the White House.
 Officials explained that the war time act provided that it should be an- nulIed by the president when peace adh been decIareI and when the army and navy had been demobilized. Con- gress was informed yesterday by the president in his message vetoing the prohibition enforcement bill that de- mobilization of the army and navy had been completed.
 The White House announcement clears up any doubt as to whether the war would be ended legally with the ratification of the German treaty. Some officials had expressed the opin- ion that the war emergency would not pass until the treaty with Austria had been acted upon by the Senate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-28
WIRE COMPANY FILES A PETITION
 IN BANKRUPTCY

The Harris Wire company of New town, through it's president, J. w. Perry, filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy with Referee John w. Banks this morning. According to the schedules annexed to the petition the liabilities of the company are SIP, ,133. 13 and assets s, ,9G6SS.
 The principal assets are machin cry and tools, 3,5OO: debts due on open account, .S795; stock in trade, $10O, and cash, S13.24.
 mour Manufacturing company. $S,- 712.50; Federal Reserve Bank of New York, $1,OOO; GIedhin & O., Bridge port, for rent, $4SO, and Mrs. Belle Leonard, Newtown, $415.22 for insur- ance.
 The first meeting of creditors will be held on Nov. at 9 a. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-28
sPALD1NG REPLACES BYxBEE

New Haven. Conn.,, Oct. 28-Archi- bald s. Spalding of Norwich, has been designated supervising internal revenue agent in place of Theodore M. Byxbee, resigned. by H. w. Mag CT, chief of revenue agents. The as- signment is effective today. MT. Spalding will supervise New Eng land, New York state except New Y York city, and New Jersey. There are five places in his office to be filed by reason of other resignations The office, which has been in Hart ford, will be removed to this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-28
Police Lock For
 Passer of PhOney
 Checks on GrOcers

The police are searching high and low this week for a stranger who visited a number Of local grocery stores last week, and trimmed the storekeepers out of $1O0 through Q ''phoney'' check game. The un- known man passed two worthless $20 checks in Lafayette street grocery stores last Thursday, and succeeded in getting rid of three more cheeks for similar amounts later in the week. All of the checks were signed "J. H. Black" and were drawn on the First Bridgeport National bank.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-28
DRUG CLERKS
 0F NEW YORK
 ARE ON STRIKE

New York, Oct 2S-A strike that will vitally affect New York's mil lions was voted early today by repre- sentaives of 4,5O0 drug clerks. Af- ter an all night meeting the men vot- ed 1.430 to 70, to walk out during the week, leaving the date to be de- ternined by their officers. Union of- ficials said that the men involved comprised 90 per cent of all the drug clerks in the city.
 The clerks demand an eight hour day, a closed shop and an avera ge increase in wages of 35 per cent. Soda clerks, cashiers and other ern- pIoyes in drug stores are included in the union membership.