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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-18
Easter FIOUers

Fragrant, joyous to see,
delightful to own. Fresh
every day.
Fourth Gallery. New Building.
Bridge o. Progress,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-18
Pretty SlDeaters
For Little Folks

This is the time when a
little sweater is all the pro-
lection a child needs. See
that your child has one. Be
sure it is pretty enough to
harmonic with Spring
flowers and sunshine.
Here are dainty models in
MILDLY and slip-on styles at s2.95
and 1915. These are in blue,
pink, buff, ETC.; some trimmed
with white.
Choicest of All
are the group of handmade
sweaters in a plain stitch. Some
are collarless and some with col
lars, $3.95 to $3.50, according to
size. Eight or nine lovely
shades. Two to six years.
Third Floor. Old Building.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-18
Br'er Rabbit

Is a tremendous favorite
at Easter parties. Perhaps
it's because he always has a
great deal of candy con-
cealed about his person
brown wax rabbit to be
filled; $1.25.
Candy shop,
Eighth GALLERY, New Building
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-18
Music Rolls
for Easter

Gounod's Nazareth"
(1O55), 81; Granier's "Ho-
sauna" (1253), $1.10; Han
del's IL Know That My Re-
deemer Liveth" (1516).
s1.25; "There Is a Green
Hill Far Away" 1929,
9Oc; Faure's "Crucifixion"
(145O), 81. For any 49,
note player-piano.
Piano Salons. First Gallery
New Budding.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
EXPRESSES REGRET FOR INDiGNITy ID us.
 SOLDIER IN SIBERIA
Government of All-Russia Will Thoroughly Investi- gate the Case - Order Troops Out of Chinese Territory.

Omsk, Oct. 16 - The AII-Russian government has expressed to the United States its regret and indigna- ton over the logging Of an American soldier, Corporal Benjamin Sperling, by General Kalmikof's Cossacks, word of which reached here recently. The government in -4 communication deplored the act as that of irrespon- sfble officers who were taking advan- tage of the unrest in the Far East to ayenge their personal grievances. The government Is awaiting a report from Minister of Justice Telberg, who is visiting eastern Siberia and investi- gatng the case to determine what further steps may be necessary.
 The movement Of the troops of General Semenoff, another of the Cossack leaders, eastward into the territory of the Chinese Eastern Rail way was unauthorized, the govern ment declares, and he has been re- quested to retire.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
SHOWS ASSETS
 GREATER THAN
 HIS LIABILITIES

A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed with Referee Banks today by Frank Klinard, an automobile tire rebuilder of 366 Fairfield avenue and 430 East Washington avenue, both of which places of business had been attached by J. B. Slady of the Con- necticut AutoITire Company for a debt of s343.S0.
 The schedules accompanying the petition state that the liabilities are s2,641.SS and the assets S6,424.. The largest creditors were Julius Gar fnkle & Go. of Washington, S345.35; John J. Fisher. 1924 Main street, Bridgeport, S332.74; Conn. Auto-Tire Co.,, Bridgeport. S343.S0; and the Goodyear Rubber Tire Co.,, Akron, O., s26S.
 The assets include stock in trade valued at s3,500; a military uniform, an evening suit, tuxedo, three busi- ness suits and an overcoat. all val ued at $50, which are claimed as ex- empt, as is also an item of $S cash; one S-cylinder Hoilier car valued at S750 and a claim for $1,65o against the Mechanical Machine & Tool Works of Chicago.
 The first hearing of creditors will be held on October 27, at 9:3o a. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
SCHOOL BOYS
 BORROW CARS
 FOR JOY RIDES
As Result Must Spend Morning Working to
 Pay Fines.

Four Bridgeport High school boyA who recently suffered such 8 severe attack of tomobilitis' that they borrowed" about a dozen cars at different times for joy riding pur- poses, were arraigned before Judge Wilder in the Juvenile court this morning. All of the auto "borrow- ers' were placed on probation, and ordered to pay fines in weekly in staHments. Two of them will pay $1.50 a week for Is weeks, one will pay s2 & week for 20 weeks and the other will pay s3 a week for 20 weeks.
 It is estimated that the boys have taken about 12 machines without permission, and after enjoying a, ride abandoned the cars on the roadside All of the machines which were taken have been recovered, but it was not until a few days ago that the po- lice were able to get track of the guilty parties.
 In making q decision on the cases this morning, Judge Wilder also de- clared himself as being in favor of a good dose of work as a cure for this ailment. He therefore ordered that the boys secure jobs, work mornings and go to school in the afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
LABOR UNIONS u'ILL CONSIDER
 ZONE SYSTEM

The labor unions throughout the state are beginning to take official notice of the injustice of the zone sys- tenn of fares proposed by the Con ncticut Company. Capital City Lodge, No.-354, I. A. of M. of Hartford, last night passed resolutions condemning the plan on the ground thaat it puts an unjust burden on the large num- Der of mechanics employed in the factories of Hartford. Attention is called to the fact that the system proved unavoidable during the rush hours in New Jersey. Claim is made that it will result in driving the 4,000 workers who live in surrounding towns to move into the city and give the rent boosters of the city another chance to boost rents.
 It Is predicted that the labor unions in this city will take similar action at their meetings during the coming week. The Central Labor Union does not meet again until next Wednesday night but the Machinists' Locals No. 30 and 116, will take the matter up at their meetings which will be held tonight
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
CHARGE TRUCK
 DRIVER WITH
 MANSLAUGHTER
Case Continued Until Oct, 25-Pending In
 quest.

Lester Wolf. of 162 Norman street, driver of an automobile truck which struck and fatally injured Edward Laycups, s. of 62 Pequonnock street. yesterday afternoon, in PeQuonnock street was arra4gned in the city court this morning, charged with man slaughter. The case was continued until October 25. pending the result of the coroner's inquest Bonds were fixed at $1,O00.
 The fatality occurred about 4:3o o'clock yesterday afternoon. Wols was driving a large automobile truck east in Pequonnock street. and ac- cording to his own story, attempted to pass to the left of a trolley car which was travelling in the same di- rection. The Laycups boy darted out in front of the car about five feet ahead of Wolfs machine. The driver was unable to halt the truck in tiu1e, to avoid striking the lad.
 pr. Weiss of Cne Emergency hos pital, was summoned immediately after the accident, and the injured boy was taken to the Emergency hos pital. He was later removed to St. Vincent's hospital, and died there at S:20 o'clock last night as the result of a fractured skull sustained in the accident
 Mrs. William Slattery of 21 Coles street, who witnessed the accident, claims that Wolf drove his machine to the left of the trolley car while the car had stopped to take on pas sengers Mrs. Slattery af1rns WoIf's statement, that the boy appeared suddenly from in front of the trolley
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
HUSBAND MUST
 GIVE HIS WIFE
 S1,25O ALIMONY
Committee Recommends Mrs. Fox Be Given
 Divorce. i

Homer c. Fox. member of a proud inent Fairfield family and owner o1 valuable real estate in the center ell this city's business section, must pail Ruth c. Fox alimony of sL250, acN cording to a ruling made by Judgd Webb in the superior court todayi Judge Edward P. Nobbs. who acted as a committee to hear testimony in the divorce proceedings started by Mrs. Fox, recommended a divorce for the wife on the ground of intolerable cruelty but the court has not yet ac- cepted the report.
 As the testimony was taken behind closed doors the details of the cruelty which Fox displayed toward his wife were not made public. Mrs. Fox's maiden name was Ruth Botsford. She was a telephone operator prior to her marriage.
 This marriage was Fox's zecond venture in matrimony. His first wife was Ruth Norton of this city, whom he married when she was oaly 17 and he in his early twenties. Shet subsequently obtained divorce oil the ground of cruelty and she ha Ii since married again. Il
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
CHEEREDBY DEFEAT 0F SHANT()NG AMENDMENT IN SENATE
President Continues To Show Great Improve
 ment As Result of Physi-
 clans Treatment-Recov- cry Only Matter of Time.

Washington, Oct. 17-HaYing final ly disposed of the Shantung amend ment to the peace treaty by a vote which left no doubt as to it's attitude on the question, the senate was ready today to resume reading of the print ed text, a four day job at best, with clerks reading in relays.
 PRESIDENT 2.
 While there was no formad agree nent, the plan was to continue read ing today and tomorrow.
 The Shantung amendment, which provided that the Chinese province of Shantung, taken from Germany by Japan, be restored to China, was defeated by a vote of 55 to 35.
 President Wilson continued to show improvement today, White House of fcials said, and he appeared to be much cheered by the defeat of the Shantung amendment to the peace treaty. The result of the Senate vote was communicated to the Presi- dent immediately after it was an nounced late yesterday.
 While President Wilson was feel ing well today, his physicians, how ever, said the prostatic condition from which he had been suffering for sew eral days was checking the general improvement of the last two weeks
 The doctors issued the following bulletin:
 "12:25 p. m., White House, Oct IT. 1919:
 The President passed a comfort able night and is feeling well this morning. His temperature, pulse ana respiration rates are normal The prostatic condition is not as satisfac- tory as yesterday and is checktng g general improvement of the last two weeks
 Dr. Grayson announced that he had called in Dr. Hugh Young, of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Baltimore, one of the foremost specialists in the country on prostatic troubles, and that he was expected at the White House some time today. During the morning the President was treated by pr. Fowler, a Washington special ist, who was called h when the Presi- dent first suffered this complication several days ago.
 pr. Young will make a thorough examination of the swelling of the prostate gland to determine whether an operation is necessary. Dr. Gray son said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
and WOrkIlleIl
 IIl Clash
 Chief of Detectives and Five Other Men Shot at New port, Ky, In Riot BESIEGED IN
 WAREHOUSE

Cincinnati, Oct. 1.-The clash be- tween strike sympathizers and guards and workmen of the Andrews Steel Co.,, Newport, Ky, last night, in which William Nimmo, former chief of detectives of Cincinnati, and five other men were shot, is believed to have been caused by reports that non-union workers were being brought in to operate the steel plants.
 Nimmo received 20 buckshot wounds in his legs, arm and head. Carl Burschaber, of Clifton, Ky, said to be the only known striker wound ed, is in a. serious condition.
 The fight started immediately after nine guards and three workmen left the gates of the steel plant after working hours. Nimmo and his party took refuge in a government warehouse nearby where they were besieged for five hours. They were rescued by Newport police.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
DANb(JRy WILL
 HAVE CABS OF
 ONE MAN TYPE

The one man car which has been such a success in this city will invade Danbury as a result of authority given today to Receiver J. Moss Ives of the Danbury &S Bethel Street Rail way Go. to purchase two cars of the safety type. The order was granted by Judge Webb of the Superior Court upon motion by Attorney J. B. Klein, counsel for the receiver. The order states that the cost of the new cars must not exceed s6,ooO each.
 Permission was also given Recetv- CT Ives to continue the operation of the road. The receiver stated some time ago that the road was just about paying operating expenses. It has been thought advisable to keep the system running in the hope that more prosperous times may come The report of the receiver was also accepted today by the court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
CREW ACCUSED
 OF MURDER ON
 THE HIGH SEAS
Four Survivors of British Vessel Charged With Kill
 ing Captain and Mate.

Philadelphia, Oct. IT - Four sur vivors of the British schooner Onato, rescued 300 miles east of Newfound- land on October by the American steamship Zirkel, are under arrest here today charged with muttny on the high seas and with having killed the captain of their ship, James Brus- sia, and his brother Ernest, the first mate The charges were made by Captain Daniel A. Sullivan, master of the zirkel, which arrived at this port yesterday from Rotterdam.
 The men were locked up at the inn migration station to await the ac tion of the British consul. They denied there was a mutiny and de- clared the officers of the Onato were accidentally killed by the shift ing of the cargo during a terrific gale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17

 POSSESSION OF
 SILVER SPOONS

Andrew King, of 245 William street, who has been trying to sell solid silver spoons to a number of Bridgeport people recently, was ar rested yesterday afternoon on tech nical charges of breach of the peace. He was arraigned in the City Court this morning, and the case was con tinued until October 21, under bonds of s100.
 King declared to the police that he secured the spoons at an auction sale. Each spoon is valued at $2, and a large quantity of the silver ware was found in Kings possession. The police are Investigating the mar s story
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
REPORT KRONSIAD pr FALLEN: AND ARMIES PRESSING ON--
 MAY CAPTURE PET7ROGRAD
Soviets Making Desperate Efforts to Rally Forces
 and Hold Ground.
YUDENITCH IS
 NEAR TO CAPITAL

London, Oct. IT - Kronstadt, the great fortress standing sentinel at the gate of Petrograd, the former Rus sian capital, has capitulated to Brit ish naval forces which, after a terrific bombardment, entered the place. The fall of this bastile of the defenses of Petrograd appears to seal the fate of the city.
 The march of General Yudenitch of the head of the northwestern Rus sian army on the city of Petrograd was still progressing favorably at the latest advices. Some reports of his advance, have apparently outrun his actual progress.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
RatiOniIlg
 Plan To
 DeIIl Force
Plans Being Perfected To Conserve Supply of Sugar
 Similar to War Plan.
SHIPPING CRISIS
 CREATES SCARCITY

New York, Oct. 17-Arthur Will jams, federal food administrator for New York, today was perfecting plans to place the city on sugar rationing basis similar to that in force during the war.
 Increased use of sugar resulting from the enforcement of prohibition, and the shortage in receipts of raw sugar resulting from the strike Of longshoremen which virtually par alyzed shipping were blamed by Mir Williams for what he termed most serious sugar shortage since 1917. Sales of sugar will be limited to one psund per customer and many res taurants already have put into effect the sugar envelopes employed during the war.
 Four New York refners already have been coompelled to close because of ina bflity to get raw sugar, Mir. Vii Hams has been informed, and others will be obliged 10 close unless the shipping situation is quickly res -ored to normal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
SAYS STAMFORD'S POLICE HEAD NOT
 CONSCIENTIOUS
New York Attorney So Characterizes His
 Principles.

'He has no conscientious princi- ples," declared Attorney Arthur c. Palmer of New York. in speaking of Chief of Police William Brennan of Stamford, when arguments in the case of William J. Barry were heard in the Criminal Common Pleas Court today.
 Barry Is charged with recklessly driving an automobile and Attorney Palmer declared that James Berg, with whose car Barry's collided, is a friend of Chief Brennan's. Attorney Palmer stated in his argument, Brennan has nisapp1ted the facts for the purpose of thwarting justice. He and his friend Berg seem to think that every other automobile owner should stay in the garage"
 The case will go to the jury for verdict this afternoon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
YOUNGSTERS SET
 OUT AFOOT TO
 SEEK FORTUNES

Two 12-year-old New York young sters, who started out from that city yesterday to walk to Meriden, were picked up in Bridgeport last night. Plenty of nerve comprised the juven- ile travellers only assets. The boys parents were notified last night, and the two fathers came to this city to- day.
 They escorted their adventure seeking sons back to New York When apprehended last night the youngsters explained that they were on their way to Meriden to visit rela- tives. The boys made the greater part of their journey from New York to Bridgeport in automobile trucks, stealing rides from drivers who re- fused them a lift.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
Major SI)atz Ce avs His
 Departure
Obliged to Make Changes In Schedule. Capt. Smith
 May Quit TROUBLE IN
 FINDING PLANE

Buffalo, Oct. 17-Major Spatz de- layed his departure for Cleveland awaiting authorization from Wash ington to make changes in his sched- ule.
 Capt. L. H. Smith, whose plane was burned on Wednesday night, was at Curuss Field this morning but up to 10:30 a. m. was without a new ma chine in which to resume his flight toward San Francisco.
 A message from Washington au- thorized Captain Smith to continue in 3, Curtiss Ortole but local army representatives would not assume the responsibility of accepting the air plane without receiving official notice to make the purchase.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
No Definite Date For Inauguration
 of Zone System

Manager Joseph S. Goodwin of the Connecticut Co. stated this morning that the date when the zone system of fares will be inaugurated has not as yet been announced, nor as far as he knew, decided upon and that the zones had not been fixed nor the fares to surrounding towns computed as yet.
 An announcement would be made, he said, from New Haven ten days before the date decided upon and this announcement will also include a list of the zones and statement of the fares.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
JESSUP TAXES HIS LIFE BY
 WHALING GAS

Connecting a gas tube with a kitchen stove, and carrying it to a pantry in which he locked himself, Gilbert Jessup, 29, of 55 Adams street, committed suicide at his home last night and was found dead by his wife this morning. He had been mentally depressed for a year, Mrs. Jessup told Medical Examiner Gar lick who was called.
 The deceased was estimator at the A. W. Burritt Go. He retired as usual last night, but during the night got up and carried out his plan of ending his life.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
N0 FIXED PLAN FOR SECRETARY
 WILSON

Washington, Oct. 17.-In commen- cing today his attempt to mediate be- tween coal mine operators and their workmen, who have demanded the six hour day and the five day week, Secretary of Labor Wilson announc- ed he was proceeding without fixed plan.
 John L. Lewis. Acting President of the United Mine Workers, and Thom- as J. Brewster, President of the Coal Operators Association, had engage n1ents with the secretary this morn ing to open the negotiations by which, it is hoped, the coal miners strike called for November 1, in the central competitive fields may be averted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
MAY ATTEND LABOR
 MEET TODAY

Washington, Oct. 17-Hope was expressed by labor delegates that Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, who has been suffering from nervous ex- haustion, would be able to resume his place today as leader of the labor delegation at conference. Mir Gompers' temperature was normal last night, his secretary reported. He is very anxious to be back in the conference room, but his physician has advised further rest.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
FIRE IN BOILER
 ROOM GIVES
 FIREMEN BATTLE

Fire which broke out in the boiler room of the Schwartz Brothers Lum- Der Co.,. in River street, shortly after noon today, brought out the Bridge port fire department, and for nearly an hour gave the hremen a stiff bat tie.
 The blaze spread quickly from the boiler room to the drying house, but the freproof construction of this building and the good work of the fire fighters combined to confine the flames to a small area. No estimate as to the amount of damage could be ascertained this afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
GERMANS IN SOUTH AMERICA

Rio Janerio, Thursday, Oct. 16- Among the passengers of the Dutch liner Hollandia, arriving here today from Amsterdam, were 406 former German officers and soldiers. Of these 25 will remain in Brazil, while the remainder will go to Argentina, where they will become settlers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
Japan WIFI
 Spend a
 Huge Sum
Island Empire to Develop Aviation and Will Appro- priate $125, 100000 TO ATTAIN A
 HIGH PLACE

Tokto, Oct 1S-CBy A P.)-The Japsnese governme is preparing to pay che equivalent of S125, 100000 for the development of aviation, the amount to be extended over four or five years
 Interest in aviation has been stiu- ulated here by the special French aviation corps which is teaching the Japanese army.
 Japan Is seriously backward In aviation, and the fact that she is subscribing such Q large amount of money indicates her intention to try to attain a premier place.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
FREIGHT TRAIN DERAILED AT
 STEVENSON

Stevenson, Conn.,, Oct. 1.-The de- railment of part Of a freight train near this place late last night dam aged both tracks of the Botsford- New Haven line of the Berkshire di- vision of the New Haven road and caused the blocking of the eastbound tracks until nearly noon today Traf- fc was sent around the wreck A wrecking crew from New Haven re- paired the damage. No one was in- jured.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
WON cRoIx DE GUERRE

Joseph Mclaughlin, former Marine recruiting sergeant here and later with the Marines in France, where he won 8 Croix de Guerre, has been discharg- ed from the service and yesterday re- turned to this city to take up his res- idance in Jonaa avenue
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-17
The Weather

For Bridgeport and vii cinty: Fair tonight and Saturday; colder tonight.