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Connecticut western news., 1919-01-02
LAKEVILLE

The sad news of the death of Mrs. Leon Cook of Claverack reached us last week. She had been sick only a short time with pneumonia. Mrs. Cook was a daughter of A. Martin. The funeral was held on Thursday of last week.
 William Stanton has returned home, with an honorable discharge from the army.
 On Monday morning the fire alarm rang at 3:15 calling out the Fire Company to the barn on the Conn. Training School Property, which gained so much headway by the time the fire was discovered that when the Fire Company arrived on the scene, it was useless to try to save it, but a number of buildings nearby were saved by the Fire Company. The barn had recently been rented by A. G. Lord for a storage house for his crops and farming tools, which were all destroyed by the fire.
 Floyd Hamm is able to be about again after being confined to the house for about three weeks with a severe attack of influenza.
 John Bartram and Marion were holiday guests of their parents.
 Milo Martin has been confined to the house for the past two weeks with the influenza.
 Fred Wehner has been spending the holidays with relatives in New York city and Brooklyn. John Morgan has reshingled his residence.
 MT. and Mrs. B. J. Ball spent last Friday and Saturday in Poughkeep- sic, N. Y. visiting relatives of Mrs. Ball.
 Fred Egleston and wife have been caretakers at the Wake Robin Inn the past two weeks during the ab- sence of Mrs. Hunter. MT. Egleston is also doing soma decorating inside during the holiday vacation.
 Ray Silvernale of Hartford spent Christmas with his parents, MT. and
Connecticut western news., 1919-01-02
Fox Farms.

There are ten or twelve fox farms in Alaska. One of them, situated in the Panama valley, mile and half from Fairbanks, consists of ten acres of cleared land, the greater part of which is covered with pens in which the animals live.
Connecticut western news., 1919-01-02
Electrics.

New York Is estimated to have 2,500 commercial electric vehicles, Chicago 1,05O, and Philadelphia 150.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
BURNED CERTAIN
 FRENCH BANNERS
Think Germans Violated Part of Peace
 Treaty.

Paris, June 24-Word of the burn ing of certain French battle flags by the Germans has been received here. Peace conference opinion is apparent ly unanimous that this is a distinct violation of the peace treaty, in as much as that document stipulated that the flags should be returned to France by Germany.
 A commission will probably be ap- pointed to consider taking action in the matter.
 Presumably the foregoing refers to French battle flags taken by the Ger mans in the war of 1870-71. Article 245 of the peace treaty, in the original draft, stipulated that within six months after the treaty should take effect Germany must restore to France the trophies, works of art, etc. carried from France by the German thorites in the Franco-Prussian war. particularly the French flags taken in the course of the war of 1S70-71"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
PROBABLY SIGN
 PACT THURSDAY
Uncertainty Due to Fact That Penpotentary Sign for Germany, Won Haniel Has Resigned-Clemen-
 to Resign.
(By the Associated Press)

The signing of the peace treaty with Germany probably Will take place Thursday it is indicated in There is doubt about the dae from Germany regarding her representation Dr. Hane Von Haimhausen, who sign the treaty has eegraphed his resignation
 President Wilson has ordered the ngon to be held ready at Bres for his departure has agreed said to Paris treaty been signed
 Work on the Austrian treaty resumed by the represe taves of the great in Paris today their hurrying the document to completion evident ell has referred the question of the sinking the Scapa Flow to commission for determination the armsce conditions violated by the
 Tommaso Ttoni, the foreign minister of Italy. which will be the leading Italian delegate the cordng to advces from Rome It said that declarations had made do not reflect disposition to reced ton taken by former Premier Orlando Sonnno to Italian claims the
 Paris, June 24-Premier Cemenceau expressed ton to resign from office the treaty promulgated feeling that he has accomplished the task for which ed the premiership, Marcel Futin the expected that parliament would ratify the
 Hermann Mueller, the foreign secretary. will head the German delegation to sign the treaty. berte The Germans probably will arrive Versailles Wednesday morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
DUNHAM NEW
 ''TYP0" HEAD
Yearly Reports Read-Un-
 ion Condition Good.

New Haven, Conn, Fred H. Dun ham, of Springfield, Mass, was chosen president of the New England Typo graphical union today, election of of ficers being one of the days important business items Other officers are: Vice PresidentS-Frank Wiggins, Wat erbury, first; Albert Shaw, Lewiston Me, second; F. c. McCauley, Con- cord, N. H., third; Miss Mclaughlin, Rutland, Vt., fourth; John F. Mur- phy, secretary-treasurer, a. re-elec- ton.
 Many reports covering the year were read. Fred c. Scriben of New Jersey, asked that the union send a delegate to the convention for that district, and John O'Connell of New York, invited representation at the convention for that state.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
TO SIGN ON
 ITALYS BEHALF
New Delegation Leaves
 Rome For Paris.

Rome, Monday, June 23.---The new Italian delegation to the peace confer ence, 1t was announced tonight, will leave here Wedn nesday and expects to arrive in Paris in time to sign the treaty of peace with Germany. The delegation Is composed of Foreign Minister Titoni and three senator's, Vittorio Scialoia, Guglielmo Marconi and Maggiorino Ferraris. Marquis Gorgio Gugleielmi, a member of the Chamber of Deputies, will be secre- ta-y of the delegation.
 Paris. June 24-The Italian delega- ton said today that 1t had been in formed that a new delegation to the peace conference will arrive in Paris Friday. It will consist of Foreign Minister Tittoni. Senator Guglielmo Macaron1 and Senator Vittorio Scialoia- It Is believed likely that Signors Crespi and Ferrais, who are in Paris. will complete the mission.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
FLEET WAS NOT
 WELL GUARDED Member of French Naval Committee Had Warned
 Ministry.

Paris, June 24-Viscount Gustav DeKergUezeo, member of the naval committee of the Chamber of Depu- ties, told the budget committee of the Chamber yesterday that he had warn ed the French Ministery of Marines previously that the German fleet in termed in Scapa Flow was not being watched with sufficient care.
 The budget committee then decided to ask Premier Clemenceau for fur theT information on the subject.
 London June 24-Three of the Ger man warships which their crews at tempted to sink at Scapa Flow Sat urday have been beached and the Baden is moored 1n readiness for bleaching it was announced officially today. There is every prospect of salving the ships in good condition if the necessary apparatus arrives be- fore bad weather sets in. The ships beached are the cruisers Emden, Frankfurt and Nurnberg.
 Two destroyers are af1oat and IS have been beached. It is added that there is mop respect of saving the there is no prospect of saving the other destroyers without elaborate operations.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
STRIKE CURTAILS FOOD SUPPLY New York May Be Without Fruit or Vege-
 tables.

New York, June 24-New York city's supply of fruits and vegetables will be virtually exhausted by night fall, according to market men, unless steps taken to settle the strike of B. 900 teamsters, and porters, members of local POP of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters are success full. Conferences have been arrang- ed for today between representa- lives of market men and strikers to consider the demands for wage in- creases.
 Conditions in New Jersey water front cities were described as being the same as in New York and reports from Boston and Philadelphia indi- cated the market situation in those cities had become serious.
 Individual buyers who attempted to enter the markets here this morn ing to purchase produce were sur- rounded by strike pickets and with pointed to considertaking action in drew without daring to buy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
Jennie Clark Gets
 Divorce From Man
 Who Had 2 Wives

When she met her husband at a dance where he made a quick con- quest of her heart, Jennie c. Clark of Greenwich didn't know he already had a wife in this city. She did not learn that until 1909, two years after her marriage to Burton l.. Clark, that he was still the lawful husband of Emily Robillard of this city.
 Jennie Clark testified in the Su- perior court this morning that she was happy in her Greenwich home until Emily Robillard walked in, dis played a picture of Clark and claim ed him as her own husband. Clark was very unconcerned when he re- turned home and found two wives waiting. He said Hello" to his first wife and inquired about her health. He explained that somebody told him she had divorced him so he thought he was free to marry again. His marriage to the second wife took place July 12, 1907. The court allowed a divorce on the ground of desertion in 1908.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
p. 0. EMPLOYES
 GET REWARD
All Who Were in Service
 Given Vacations.

By an act of the Postmaster Gen. eral, all post office employees, who have seen service over there. ire ispectve of the length of time, have been granted a fifteen day vacation. Among the employees of the local post office who have alrea.dy enjoyed their vacations were Albert Boargman, sten- ographer for Postmaster Charles F. Greene; Frank Frassa, injured by shrapnel while in service in France; John Ca1hhan, William Buffers, John J. Brown, who has been gassed and shell shocked; Joseph Walsh. Howard A. Smith, Harold K. Murray, Ludwig Bassert, Welsley R. Booth. James J. O'Connel1, Jr., Patrick Mcclure, who has been shot through the arm, Fran. cis OBrien and Michael F. O'Brien.
 Other employees of the post office who are still with the United States army over there are Earl Offenger. John Gaila, Edward Donahue. John T. McMann, George Walsh, Harold F. Lucky Church, Francis Hannigan, who re-enlisted in the navy, and AL fred Brotherton, who Is being treat ed at a sanitofium in Danville, N. Y., for injuries received.
 The following have seen service and have been discharged from their re- spective positions: John W. Hackett, Joseph Proper, M. Farrell. Merton Hale, Torrance Anderson, Timothy M. M Downey. A. Newton, Edward R. Wilson, Nathan M. Stanley and John J. Collines.
 Peter Kochiss has been reported killed in action. but up to this time the report has not yet been confirmed and 1t is the hope of all his friends that the report has been . mistake
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24

Corporation Counsel Joseph c. Shapiro of Shelton stated today that he as representative of the city, had agreed with the company's lawyers on the valuation and the court signed the judgment this msrning. In ac-
 cordance with this agreement the company has already paid taxes to the amount of about S35, 900.
 The conclusion of this suit follows a long period of litigation during which the Blumenthal Co. asked the court to enjoin the city from 1evying the annual taxes. The court refused to do this.
 The dispute resulted from the efforts of Mayor kneen of Shelton to increase the tax revenues. He made an agree ment with Shelton manufacturers whereby they promised to submit to him confidential lists of their property valuations upon which the mayor was to fix an additional tax rate The mayor said the Blumentha1 list was not correct and refused to accept it. When attempt was made to collect taxes at a rate fixed by the mayor the litigation started.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
SPECIAL MEETING
 ON ZONE PROJECT

The subcommittee on streets and highways traffic regulations of the Chamber of Commerce met in the chambers rooms yesterday after noon, and unanimously favored the jitney ordinance which was passed by the Board of Aldermen last night.
 During the discussion of traffic regulations and ways and means to relieve congestion inquiry was made for the report of the traffic comrnis- sion submitted to the Board of Alder men some months ago and which pro- vided for the discontinuance of the parking of automobile on Main street between Congress and Gilbert streets. It was learned the report was in the hands of the Miscellaneous commit tee of the Common Council.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
Woman and Baby
 Thrown From Auto

While driving his automobile, con- taining his wife and three children. along Brooklawn avenue yesterday afternoon, Samuel Feinstein of 102 Lorraine street, met with an accident which might have resulted in serious injuries to his entire family
 At Unquowa Hill Feinstein at- tempted to turn out of the way of an approaching automobile when the fender of a trolley car caught the mudguard of his machine. The fonce of the collision threw the Feinsteins from their car, but none was seriously injured A 17-months old baby held in the arms of Mrs. Feinstein miracu- lously escaped without a scratch
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
EDWIN PYLE IS
 HURT IN CRASH
Truck Collides With Pas senger Car on Fairfield
 Avenue.

While driving in an automobile op- erated by Alfred J. Porter at noon today, Edwin Pyle, father of pr. Winthrop F. Pyle, was thrown from the machine and suffered severe shock and possible internal injuries. The accident occurred on Fairfield avenue near Colorado avenue. The car was struck by a heavy truck caus- ing the passenger car conside erable damage Porter was uninjured but Pyle was immediately taken to his home at 1417 Fairfield avenue wh ere he was attended by pr. D. M. Ire cartin. The exact nature of the in- juries have not as yet been deter mined
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
MRS, BEACH IS
 NOT TO BLAME
Coroner Exonerates Woman Motorist in Case of John
 E. Crosby's Death.

In a finding made today by Coro- ner Phelan, Mrs. Howard $. Beach ct Trumbull is exonerated of blame for the death of-John E. Crosby, the 12 year old Boy Scout, who was struck and fatally injured by the Beach au- tomobile at Beardsley park June 14. The coroner found that Mrs. Beach was driving at a speed of about IS miles an hour when the boy was struck.
 The finding states that the shrub bery along the roac blocked Mrs. Beach's view and prevented her from seeing young Crosby until 1t was too late to avoid the collision. At the time of the fatality the boy was coasting down hill on a bicycle and had little girl riding with him. She was also hurt but not seriously. The boy lived at 40 Tesiny avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
TWO AvIAT0RS KILLED BY FALL Machine Catches Fire Drops Near Rye
 Beach.

Rye Beach, N. Y, June 24.---heut. Shelley Watson of Rogers, Texas, and his civilian mechanic, M. Ireland of Westbury, were killed today when an airplane in which they were flying fell here and caught fire. Both aviators were burned to death before their bodies could be extricated from the wreckage.
 Watson, who recently returned from IS months service overseas, had been in the habit of flying here every morn ing from the aviation field in Mineola, where he was stationed, and circling the house in which his fiance was spending the summer. He was flying at a height of about 200 feet this morning when his motor stopped and the plane fell. The accident was wit messed by his fiance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
DROPPED S189
 RECOVERS S175
Two Boys Find Pocketbook
 of John Jensen.

While walking between his home and a neighbours house ye<erday, John Jensen of Trumbull dropped his pocketbook containing S1S9. Soon after discovering his loss he retra ced his steps and met Frank Scianna, age IT, of 1922 Howard avenue, and Wal ter c. Elwood, age IS, of 739 Beech wood avenue, both youths employees of the Berwick Baking Co. Jensen suspected the boys of finding the roh but they denied it.
 He told of his suspicious to the Bridgeport police who forced the boys to confess to the finding of the money. Of the original amount SITS was re- covered and turned over to Sheriff Berger of Trumbull.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
Stranger Gets Sid
 Hawley's Watch

As Sidney F. Hawley of 93 Capitol avenue stepped from a John street barber shop. last evening, he consult ed his watch. In returning the chronometer to his pocket it slipped unnoticed to the sidewalk. A few minutes later the tfme-piece was found by a street sweeper. Just as the white wing picked up his find a stranger rushed across the street and claimed it as his property. The un- known snatched the watch away and made off down the street. About five minutes later Hawley. retracing his steps in an effort to recover his lost property. appeared at the point where the watch was dropped only to be told ae the claims of the stranger.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24

Tho announcement during the early morning of tho councils decision to refsrDo . further extension of time in which Germany might answer inaug- urafed . day of extreme tension It vas generally known to the public and confarence diplomats that only a few hours separated them from the ,ortoufous decision Tho first light cano in a press dispatch from Wei man about noon, stating that Ger many had decided to yiel' but noth- ing was heard from Versailles until shortly after 3 D. m- A telephone message from Versailles then an- nounced the arrival of the German reply, which, it was known to a few of the initiated, was favorable. Tho first definite announcement, however. was made to American correspondents at the French press headquarters at Ouai D'Orsay at 4:50 o'clock, it be- ing stated an affirmative reply had been delivered to Colonel Henry, Hai- son officer between the Germans and the peace conference, who was bring ing 1t to Paris by automobile.
 It was not long after the reply had been received and opened before tho supreme council that guns began to
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
MAINTAIN INNOCENCE 0F Ex-kAISER
DISTRUST GERMANY.

London, June 24 - Profound distrust of Germany is the pre- dominant note in London press comments on the German govern ment's decision to sign the treaty of peace. It is contcnded the Germans proved themselves treacherous throughout the war, the latest instance being the sinking of their fleet in Scapa Flow, and, therefore, it would be premature to celebrate peace un- til the treaty is actually signed. Even afterwards, it is said, the Allies must be continually on guard until the last penalty is paid.
 "AH evidence shows that the revolution has not changed the German misconception of national honor," says a commentator.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
LITTLE CHANGE
 IN SITUATION
 AT WATERBURY

Waterbury. Conn. June 24-There was little change in the strike situa- tion today. The chief event of tlse day is the big mass meeting of strik- CTS permitted for this afternoon. The newly modified demands drafted by a new sconmittee are to be presented to the strikers and explained to them in several different languages. A big force of police and city guards has. been detailed for duty at the meet ing, to see that good order is rnaiu- tained. E
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
Judgment Of $l,47S,7OO
 Against Shelton Company
Dispute With Blumenthal Go. About Taxes Results City Victory for Largest Amount Ever
 Recorded in County Court.

judgment for $i $i47S7OO the largest recorded courts of this county entered today the Superior in the suit of the Sidney Bumenhal Co., silk of Sheton against the city of Shelton The valuation of the property at the above figure which big legal victory the city
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24

Many wild rumors of what would happen when 1t became known the assembly had voted almost uneni- mously to accept the terms gained currency. One that appeared to get most support was that all the officers of the German army would resign if the government did not refuse to sur render German leaders. especially Field Marshal Won Hindenourg and General Ludendorff. and defy the Al lies to seixe the former emperor. In
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
Scenes Of Widest
 Rejoicing In Paris
Follow Announcement of Germanys Decision to Sign Treaty-Celebration Assumes Tumultuous
 Character.

Monday, June 23-(By the A. P -Long months during negotiations and weeks of doubt whe would accept the conditions offered would refusal of further invasion country today when note announcing Germanys uncond delivered the emf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
FINNISH DIET
 ADOPTS CONSTITUTION.

washtn gton, June 24-The Finnish diet adpptedy the new constitution Saturday by a vote of 1s5 to 22. the state department has been advised
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24

Paris June 24-The drought which has been afflicting Paris and virtual ly all France for several weeks, seems to have been broken. Rain began falling here this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24

military and seni-military circles a strong insistence has developed that the former emperor is innocent and that under no circumstances must he be placed on trial except in a neutral court
 In some quarters the threat of the officers to resign was taken most seri- ously on the ground that such action might pave the way for a Spartacan and communist uprising throughout the country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24

Juarez, June 24-Federal troops under Gen. Pablo Guiroga clashed with Villa forces under Nicolas Fer nandez near Villa Ahumada Sunday, according to an announcement at military headquarters here tonight, killing eight of the Villa men. No estimate of the federal losses was given.
 The federals captured 22 Villa fol- lowers and more than 30 horses, the announcement said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
RAMSEY BILL PASSES

Harrisburg. Pa. June 24Th& Ramsey House bill permitting tha brewing and selling of beer con<a11 ing 3-4 per cent alcohol wat poz E. ed finally by the Senate tc0a& 60 vote of 20 to 1S x ,ss:4 ;.7 <
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
VILLAS FORCES
 ARE SCATTERED
Federal Troops Clash With Villistas Killing
 Eight.

Fl Paso, Texas, June 24-Villa's forces were scattered. his men dis mounted and without rifles or am munition when they passed through Samalayuca and San Jose Saturday going west from the railroad. said a rancher who arrived today. He said many Of the Villa men were without shoes and all were hungry.
 Villas wounded, the rancher said were being taken to San Lorenzo, 75 miles southwest of Villa Ahumada, where Villa had established a hospi- tai for his wounded prior to the bat tie of Juarez.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24

An institution has been established in England in which women nurses are given three-year courses in the |care of dogs and otAer animal pstsL
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-24
STILL ENDEAVOR
 TO SAVE WILHELM
Officers Association Asks Holland Not to Deliver Him to Allies-Big Demonstrations Over
 Signing Pact.

London, June 24-News of the governments agreement to the terms resulted in patriotic demon raions throughout Germany the Exchange Teegaphs Co., penhagen correspondent reports.
 In Berlin Munich and other large cities the dispatch formed and marched along the principal streets tho participants singing cheering the generals of the old empire.
 Association, added, asked the deliver the the Allies. officers of the association said protect the Kaiser with bodes but rely the osity of the Dutch people,"