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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05
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Hagerstown.-- Mechanic Russell C.
Smith, Hagerstown. a member OF Com
pany B. One Hundred and Fifteenth
United States Infantry. who served
in France, has been decorated with
the Italian War Cross and the Dis
tinguished Service Cross for eonspicu-
Gus services rendered in action with
italian forces that operated with the
American Army near verdun October
Is, 1918.
While carrying message to a bat
talon commander in the Bois des Con
senvoye, he was caught in an artillery
barrage and severely wounded. He
refused to stop and continued with the
message until he reached the battalion
Headquarters.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Easton.-J, Phil Colt, aged about 70
years. one Of the most widely-known
citizens Of Queen Anne county and a
former resident Of Talbot county, died
At his home near Willoughby. Mr.
Colt for years was dealer in cattle
and amassed a large fortune. He
took a deep interest in agricultural
pursuits and was the owner Of several
fine farms in Talbot and Queen Anne
counties. He had been in feeble health
for several years. He is survived by
widow and one daughter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Hagerstown.-A announcement made
Of the resignation Of Special Judge
Thomas A. Poffenberger. Hagerstown,
of the Fourth judicial circuit, Demo
crat, created political sensation
here. Judge Poffenberger stated that
i'll health compelled him to resign. He
was appointed last winter by Gov
ernor Harrington for one year, sue
ceedlng Judge NJ. L. Keedy, whose
term expired.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Centeryille. The Centeryille Roller
Mills. owned by R. H. Linwood Carter,
centeryille. were sold to C. S. Thomas
and William H. Carter. both Of Center
Vile. The purchase price has not
been made public. The plant is one
of the largest and most successful
milling enterprises on the Eastern
Shore of Maryland.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Thomas Jefferson, according to Will
liam NJ Curtis. one Of his biographers,
was dsyold OF sense OF hunor. Says
the lattar He rarely told story
and seldom enjoyed one and witicisms
were wasted In his px~senee.'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Hagerstown. = Sentiment against
changing the name Of Hagerstown to
Hagerston. as recommended by the
Chamber Of Commerce, is increasing.
Appeals against changing the name
are being published in the local daily
papers. In view of the developing
opposition it is doubtful If the Cham
Der Of Commerce will push the pro
posed bill to be introduced in the Leg
islature next spring to change the
name Of the city.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Hagerstown, The Hagerstown
branch of the Plumb Railroad Plan
League was organized at a meeting
in Young's Hall with the following Off
GERS: President. Samuel T. Logue;
yice-president. Robert Bingham; sec.
retary. A. j. A. Wagner treasurer.
Sylvester L. V. Young The organiza-
tions will hold meetings twice a
month.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Longshoremen in Genoa stuck sue
cessfully for a day wage rate Of $3.50,
and the following day hired other
men for their jobs at 50 day, there
after living easy lives on the remain
ing s4.50 for eight hours management
Of the s2-a-day underling.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05
BOY pies After saving Cow.

GrantsvilIe. = Andy Hidosky. Jr.,
aged 10, was fatally injured in an
effort to save cow he was driving
along the road near Uniontown from
being run down by an automobile. The
boy ran between the COW and the ma.
chine. driven by Samuel Romeo. and
was knocked down and run over. He
sustained a fractured skull and died
three hours later. The boys effort
to save the COW did not prevent il
from being struck, but it was only
slightly injured
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Mrs. Rose weruet, Of Alliance, o.,
was milking COW when heavy
thunderstorm broke and she quit milk
ing to close the windows at the house.
While she was gone lightning struck
the barn and killed the COW.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

cambridge-Vernon s. Bradley, one
Of the three Republican candidates
for State Senator withdrew from the
contest, leaving the field to Charles
H. Gibson and Edward S. Phillips.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
COMMISSION FOR
 CzECHO- -SLOvAKS
Appointed After Claims Had Been Presented to
 Conference.

Paris, Wednesday, Feb. 5 - The Supreme Council of the Peace Con- ference received from M. Kramarz and M. Benes a statement of the claims of the new Czecho-Slovak re- public. These delegates asked that Czecho-Slovakia comprise Bohemia, Silesia, Slovakia and the Ruthenian section of Hungary, as well as outly- ing regions where the Czecho- -Slovaks are largely in the majority. This would embrace territory populated by about thirteen million people.
 The necessity of giving the new state an outlet to the sea was em- phasized, it being pointed out that a way should be found northward by the Elbe and Vistula to the North and Baltic Seas eastward by the Danube to the Black Sea, or south ward through Trieste or Plume to the Adriatic. To this, end the delegates asked for the internationaIization of waterways and railways giving them these outlets.
 The hearing given the ,Czecho-SIo- walks resulted in the decision by the Supreme Council to name a commits sion of eight members, two each from France, Great Britain, Italy and the United States to look into the technical aspects of the Czecho-SIo- yak claims.
 After the session it was announced that the next meeting of the council would take place at 3 o'clock Thurs day afternoon, when the negotiators for the Hedjaz would be heard.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
ALL SERVICE MEN
 SHOULD ENROLL
1,285 Have Appeared Before the Board Up Until Noon
 Today.

Registration records at city hall, where returning soldiers, sailors and marines are enrolling preparatory to the big celebration during the week of April 6, show that I,285 men had appeared before he Welcome Home" committee up until noon today.
 It is estimated that at the present time close to 5000 men have been discharged from the service and re- turned to Bridgeport, and those in charge of the work are making every effort to register every man who has seen service either at home or abroad.
 Members of the committee have pointed out that it is not only the duty of every uniformed man to reg ister but it is also to his own advant- age, as plans are being laid to give Bridgeport's heroes one of the finest celebrations ever witnessed in this city. In addition to this the board is doing all within it's limited powers to obtain employment for the men enrolling, and while highly pleased with the success in registering ap- prodmately half of the number of men believed to have returned to this city, are urging all to come before the board on their arrival here.
 Many of the men are appearing without their discharge or release pa pers, and are told that they cannot enroll until they present these. The board asks that every man who ap- pears for enrolment have either his discharge or release papers with him, as 1t will save much time and greatly aid the clerks in bringing their total to the number Of men who have come back to Bridgeport
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06

Judge Greene, sitting in Chambers, Ithis morning refused petition by At torneys W. B. Burton of the Charities Department and David W. Price for Mrs. Georgia Zeffes, in which they asked that bond be furnished the court to secure the paying of s8 a week for the support of Zeffes wife.
 Zeffes has a petition for a divorce from his wife, Georgia Zeffes, filed with the clerk of the Superior Court and 1t is hoped by attorneys for the Charities Department and counsel for Mrs. Zeffes that the City Court will not be influenced by the fact that a divorce suit is pending and thereby mitigate the offense of the non-sup- port charge ' hich will be heard to- morrow morning
 Cn October 18th, last, the Superior Court ordered Zeffes to pay his wife SS g. week. This order has been ignored by zeffes who has not been seen or heard by his wife for the past several months. It was known that the husband had left the city. few days ago Zeffes returned to Bridgeport and the wife had him arrested for non-support
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
Federal Authorities On
 Canadian Tip Raid Den
 of Chinese to Find Dope
Continued from Page one.)


 Although 453 Water street has been under surveillance for some tinne and regarded as suspicious place by the Federal authorities. q raid was never anticipated. A few days ago, however, the Boston office was informed through the Canadian censor that a letter written by Hein Wang addressed to a Hop house in Canada in which he requested that opium be shipped to him in Bridge port had been intercepted. Assum- ing that the writer of the letter might have received previous consignmerts of opium from Canada, some of which might still be in his possession. it was decided to raid the place.
 After searching the rooms, the i5 Chinar0,n were questioned and ex- annfned by Agent Jewel. Many queer ornaments were found to adorn the bodies of the Chinamen. On one was found a split bone tooth; on another two little brass balls tangled at the end of a s1lloen thread; on others were found miniature Ivory carvings and small sacks of perfumed spices. The officers were convinced that these symbols did not signify that the pos sessors were members of the Lodge of Eiks or the Masonic Order. MT. Jewel is convinced, however, that the celes- tfa1s are Chinese Sein F'einners.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
CORNELL INDICTS
 FINANCE FAILURE
Says Mayor Once Promised 15 Mill Tax, Which Failing Would Brand Him In
 efficient.

Democratic Alderman John A Cor nell, IT,, took another crack at the G. o. P. members of the aldermanic body in an address before the Tax payers Association of Bridgeport when he said: Republican members of the board are without spine and vertebrae and voted when in the common council chamber on instruc- tons given them before the meeting" It will be remembered that Alder man Cornell at 8 recent meeting or the board, after a sarcastic remark by Alderman BIakeslee in regard to bond issues and the merits of the Finance Advisory board, told the Re publican alderman that if he has as much spine as the advisory board his (COrnelIs) remarks would be receiv- ed with more consideration.
 There was large audience at the meeting last night which was held in G, A. E. hall on Main street. Alder man Cornell in his address outlined the history of taxation in this city and quoted Mayor Wilson's address of some years ago when his honor said: If during my administration the tax rate should ever rise over 15 mills, I will be investigated for in efficient management"
 Other speakers at last nights meet ing were T. J. B1ewett, who said the city was on the verge of bankruptcy and Jasper McLeyy said that Dridge- ports grand list is the largest of any city in Connecticut; that it's wealth is the greatest, and that likewise 1t has the greatest debt of any city in the state.
 At the meeting 1t was announced that Senator George B. Clark had obtained Feb. 8 as the date when the state legislature would consider the resolution to prevent further bond ing in Bridgeport, pending an inyes- tigation of its finances by a commit tee of senators and representatives.
 Before the meeting was adjourned committee was appointed to arrange for general mass meeting to be held before next Thursday night
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
MRS. STODDARD
 DIES AT HOME

Mrs. Goodwin Stoddard. widow of the we'll known lawyer, Goodwin Stoddard, died yesterday at her home, 499 Washington avenue, after long illness. She had been confined to her room since October last.
 Mrs. Stoddard was a native of Bridgeport, was born here in 1855, and was the daughter of Edwin G. Sanford and Emily Judson. She was married to MT. Stoddard in 1875, and is survived by two sons. Attorney Sanford Stoddard and Henry Budding ton Stoddard. Her father Edwin G. Sanford was president of the City Ma tional bank for several years
 Mrs. Stoddard was a devout mem bey of St. Johns Episcopal church and Rev. Stephen F. Sherman. rec
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
How dainty is new neCkWear!

Just the incest daintiness that ever was It marks the Spring neckwear- hurried breathlessly in touch of old blue old rose piping of red of old blue And there is effect Frenchseeming in its charm and novelty.
 Tucked and lace-trmmed vestees of organdy show this clever effect Collars of Georgette crepe show it. They are charming, different not expensve-for prices range 50c 59c to $4,50
 Pure white pique vestees have tucked front-$1 to $2 Cowl collars and sets of satin and Georgette 50 and $2.
 For children's dresses and coas-special collar and cuffs of Venise-50c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
TO INVESTIGATE
 STREET RAILWAYS
(Continued from Page One)

(Contnued rom Page One) validating such exception if oath is taken by January 1, 1920, this cover ing soldiers in service who have been unable to take their justice oath; in creaslng certain salaries of officials in the Greenwich court.
 From the insurance committees. favorable reports on bills extending time of organizing the American Re Insurance Company, Brotherhood Life and Casualty Co.,, of Hartford, the Connecticut Indemnity Co.,, the Travellers Fire Insurance Company and the Life and Guarantee Company of Hartford.
 From insurance committees: Ex- tending time of organizing the Ameri- can Reinsurance Company and change it's name; extending the time for organization of the Brotherhood Life and Casualty Company of Hart ford; do with Connecticut Indemnity Company; Life & Guarantee Com pany of Hartford, Travellers Fire In surance Company; amending the charter of Security Insurance of New Haven in relation to directorate
 MT. Hall of Willington and MT. Eaton of North Haven as a commit tee reported that the comptroller would secure additional accommoda- tions for committees.
 Announcement was made that all workmen's compensation law bills and amendments would be held on March Il and not on March 1.
 Both branches adjourned until Tuesday. The calendar is now heav- fly laden with matters assigned for hearings and legislators hope for c5mpIetion of all hearings by April ].
 In view of the creation of a trolley Investigating commission it is ex- pected all trolley matters will go to 1t
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
BULLET PIERCED DIARY TELLS TALE
 OF BEATEN HUN
Continued from Page One. )

(Condnued from Page One.) is taken up In the writing of a drama. the scene of which is laid in the city of Berlin. The principals are called Gretchen, a beautiful, credulous maiden, and her lover, Fritz. This work is written in verse and is not to be read in polite society.
 The diary is perforated with three large cahbre bullet holes If the lit tie volume could talk it might relate a tale of how the Second Machine Gun Company of the 426th German Infantry, in a counter charge against the American line held by barrage from the FYfty-Sixth Artillery, were met and repulsed by our machine gunners equipped with Browning guns made right here in Bridgeport, dur ing which action it's German possess or was killed by bullets entering his body through the pages on which are written his last literary attempt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
Mothers Suit vs. Daughter
 To be Settled Out of Court

Suit to recover $40, ,OOO brought by Frances Villas Carpenter against her daughter, Mabelle Shapleigh, wife of Bertram Shapleigh, the composer of music and prominent in New York and Darien, will be settled out of court Judge Reed heard the evidence in this case in superior court. The parties to the action agreed to & set- tlement.
 Mrs. Carpenter claims that the de- fendants in the case induced her to deposit $40.00O to their accounts in bank, having been assured that the amount would be returned to her on. request. A demand for the re- turn of the money was refused.
 Mabelle Shapleigh contends that the money was given to her.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
IN PROBATE COURT.

Catherine M. Hanson was today ap- pointed administrator under the es- tate of her late husband, Carl o. Han son by Probate Judge Paul Miller. MT. Hanson died in this city on Nov, 38, 1918. The estate is valued at S228.8l and the residue will be used to pay the funeral expenses of the deceased.
 Application for letters of admins tration in the estate of Elizabeth Ward who died in this city on January 27, were filed with Probate Judge Paul Miller today by James E. Ward, the husband. The estate is valued at $5,00O and Loretta Tetrault, a sister is the only heir in addition to MT. Ward,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
. DIED.

FALVEY-Tn this city, Wednesday ! Feb. 5. 1919, Patrick Falvey, No. 476 K Harrall avenue Notice of funeral arrangements
 later. a%p .SCBLOZ-In this city. Feb. 4, 1914
 Matilda, wife of Frederick Schloz,
 aged 39 years, months, 12 days. i Friends are invited to attend the
 funeral at her late residence, No.
 PIC Brooks street, on Saturday aft ernoon at 2 o'clock.
 Interment at the family plot, ] I.akeyiew cemetery. Automobile fycortege- B6b*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
BfINUTE WOMEN

Minute Women are busy sorting reference cards which were used dur ing the former canvass of the city The city will be divided into districts and thorough canvass will be made of both manufacturing plants and pri- vate homes where domestic help is needed, for the purpose of obtaining employment for returned soldiers. The women will start the canvass on Mon day and it is hoped that they will be as successful as the New Haven wom- en who succeeded in placing 2,000 idle men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
SUPREME ALLIED
 BLOCKADE COUNCIL

Paris. Wednesday. Feb. 5.---A su- preme Allied blockade council has been organized to arrange for a re- taxation of embargoes upon imports into enemy countries. Vance McCor- mick, the American member, has been chosen chairman. The other mem bers are Lord Robert Cecil and Baron Rothermore, for Great Britain; Eti enne Clementel. minister of com merce. for France, and Dr. Silio Crsspi, minister of food, for Italy,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06

William Bait, of 1044 Barnum ave- nue, employed as a florist by Charles W. Pflomm of Barnum and Central avenues was found unconscious from gas poisoning, by Henry Paul in his room at 11:40 this morning.
 The Emergency hospital ambu- lance responded, Dr. J. F. Keegan in attendance. The odor of gas attract ed attention to the plight of Bait, and the door was forced. It was found that the gas in small gas heater in the room had been partly turned on : T night AzM
 Bait was ordered to Bridgeport hos pitai by Dr. Reagan, who worked on the man for about one-half hour with the lung motor before starting for the hospital. It is thought that Batx will recover, zz..,s
 -l
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
First peep at new low shoes.

Like the crocuses and the daods low shoes are dar- ing and peep out at first opportunity.
 So they are here; and very attractive they are. Patent leather pumps of the spat style, long vamp and French heel- $6 Dull pumps spat model turn sole with long vamp and French heel, l,- $6 Black kid oxfords with plain vanp and turn sole
 $6.5O Fine patent leather oxfords richlypain vamp French heel, turn sole- $7 Their greeting is the merry smile of Sprngtime.
 floor,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS

The Civil Service Commits on an noaInces a railway mail clerk examin- ation for both men and women to tadre place on March 15. The entrance salary is $1,100 q year and applicants must be between IS and 35 years of age. Applications may be obtained from Mr. Paul at the main post office or from Wallace A. Smith at the Gus tom office in the Federal building,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
NEW DRAW BRIDGE OPENED.

New London, Feb. 6-The new draw bridge of the New Haven road over the Thames river was opened to traffic this morning. Train No. 5 westbound from Boston, due here at q o'clock was the first regular train to pass over the structure.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
SOVIETS READY TO CONFER WITH
 ALLIED POWERS
Continued from Page One. )

Brazil, Belgium, Portugal and Serbia, and the five Great Powers. President Wilson expects to be present every night this week, as he regards the work of framing the plan for the So- ciety of Nations as extremely impor- tant.
 The Society of Nations commission of the Peace Conference has virtually covered one-third of it's task, 1t was announced this afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
2 ooo MoRE TRoops apR1vn

New York, Feb. - The British ministry of shipping reported today that the steamer Regina sailed from Brest Feb. for Boston, with 2,ooO American troops
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06

LAXATIVE PROMO QUINTNE Tablets remove the cause. There is only one "Bromo Quinine." E. w GROVES signature on the box. soc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
Make work of kitchen easier

Here are helpers that save time and work and pns-75c measuring 
  Apple corers--1Oc.  s-25c Mincing bnives-5oc Orange pee4ssS-25e
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

tor, will conduct the funeral services which will be held at the home of the deceased. Interment will be in Mt. Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06
Knit with a cheerful heart.
Fourth floor.

rs time to be gay and happy; 'ts time to be bright and merry
 Gone are the days of khaki sweaters and dull gray socks and all such affairs.
 Welcome welcome to the bright sweater to the pret- ty scarf, to the brilliant golf jacket
 And good fortune offers opportunity to knit them at fine and pleasing saving.
 The store has yarn by the thousand skeins; in every bright and beautiful color each skein and each ball about half of usual price.
 Think of any lively and handsome blue or green or pink red shade think of handsome brown deep navy glorious purple-and then come and be of finding it in this collection at special price.
 Yes, pure white yarns too; and delicate shades of blue and pink
 Briefy:-every sort of good yarn and every color-a at these special prices:-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06

'Tis light and agreeable and cooling, it and wears, other is quite deghting and satisfactory Today's assembly is beauteous appealing. Of pure white and of flesh pink it is of fine texture and rich subdued luster-and wearful. Camsoles with trimming of delicious lace $1 25 to $3
 Boomers, smart and trm,-$3 to $4 Chemises, models of special beauty-$3 to $7.50. Night gowns, marked by beautiful trimming,-$6 to $12.50.
 Pajamas of one-piece type,-$105O to $18 Dressing jackets with hemsttching and lace trim ming, delicate hues of pink and blue and yellow and av ender,-$5.50 to $8.50
 Pettcoats of tailored or lace-trmmed models-$6 to $1o.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-11-03

Don't marry q man to reform him.
Don't marry a man who is selfish.
. Don't marry a man for his money.
Don't marry a man who ridicules'
your religion.
Don't marry a man who Is cruel.
Don't marry a man to spite an
other man or woman.
Don't marry a man about whose
habits you are not quite certain.
Don't get the foolish and fatal
notion that a rogue makes the best
husband"