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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
Car 0sD1lZ 8 8 Will ACt
 Alone
Report Says He Will Handle Situation With
 out Intrusion. STATE DEPARTMENT AWAITING ANSWER

Mexico City, Dec. 2-The solution of difficulties arising out of interna- Ional affars with the United States was entrusted to President Carranza without legislative intrusion by the Senate at a secret session held to- day Relations with the United States were declared during the ses- sion as being very delicate"
 Washington, Dec. 3-State Depart ment officials were marking time, today awaiting word from Mexico City of the official delivery of the latest Amer 1can note to the Mexican government and the subsequent action inspired by it. The message was garbled in trans- mission and this delayed it's presenta- tion to President Carranza.
 Tn some quarters 1t was believed that Carranza would order the release of Jenkins soon after receiving the message and prevent complete break between his government and the United States.
 Private advices from Mexico indi- cated that some of the Mexican off, cials were not taking the negotiations seriously and felt that 1t involved only an interchange of diplomatic notes and would result amicably.
 A. different attitude was evident at the State Department, however, where the situation was being considered grave1y. Should Carranza continue to hold out against the American gov- ernment's request to release American Consular Agent Jenkins without de- lay, pressure was expected to be brought which would force Mexico to accede to the demands.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
CERRO IS FINED S1OO FOR THEFT
 OF FUR CLOTH

For stealing cloth and fur from the Salts Textile Co.,, James Cerro of this city was fined 500 by Judge Reed in the Criminal Superior court today. He pleaded guilty to the charge but Attorney 1T. J. Lavery asked the court to be lenient in view of the fact that it was Cerro's first offence.
 Nick CardieIlo, who was implicated with Cerro in the thefts, was placed on probation after the court had sus- pended the execution q one year jail sentence. Judge Reed decided to give CardielIo another chance when informed by Attorney George F.. Mara that the accused has six children and his wife is i'll.
 The thefts from the Textile Go. were discovered when a policeman met CardielIo walking near the. factory on the night of October 19 last and car rying a large bundle. When the off, cer opened the bundle it was found to contain seal plush valued at $500.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
JENKINS IN
 PRISON WON'T
 GIVE ANY BAIL
Writes Letter to Friend Says He Won't Com
 promise.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 3-'I am now in prison, because I refuse to give bail for one cent, as I will not even compromise with them under any circumstances" W. O. Jenkins, the American Consular Agent at Pue- bla, Mexico, declares in a letter re- ceived today by John B. Edgerton of Lebanon, Tenn, who was captain of the Vanderbilt football team when Jenkins played tackle.
 Writing in the Puebla prison. Jen- kins said:
 'I regret very much the great no- torfety that has been given to my hard luck, in being carried away by some bandits who live near here, but it has been unavoidable, although the incident would have been forgotten if the authorities had not tried to cov- CT up their criminal responsibility in allowing this city to be unguarded, by charging me with my own abduc- tion. So they have used every means possible to get certain evid- ence to cover up their absurd pre-
 "I have never, in all my life, seen such a farce as they are carrying out here, for I have been condemned without being allowed to present single witness in my behalf, though had them ready, and even presented them to the courts, but was told that they were too busy to hear them. Al the present moment November 21), the secretary of the embassy of Mex ico City is, here taking this testimony that may be presented to the state department inasmuch as the courts refuse to accept it
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
:. heck For S25,OOO
 Sc -lt
Connecticut Co. Assures Mayor Rest of Bridge
 Payment on April 1.
RECEIVED WITH
 PERSONAL LETTER

While the Common Council on Monday night instructed City Attor- ney William H. Comley, Jr., to start legal proceedings against the Con- necticut company to force them into bankruptcy for the $75,O0 which is due on the Stratford avenue bridge, President Lucius S. Storrs did not wait for the legal action and this morning sent the city a personal letter and a check for $25, ,OOO on account.
 While no statement as to the pur- pose behind the movement to pay their bill was given out by the Con- necticut company officials it was taken as sign at the City Hall today that a suit for S75,000 would drive the com pany to the wall and result in a re- organization which seems to be the last thing which the company wants.
 The letter accompanying the check stated that the balance of s50,O0O would be paid by April 1, 1920. The check was drawn on the Phoenix Na- tional Bank of Hartford
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
LADY ASTOR HAS FIRST EXPERIENCE
 IN CALL TO ORDER

London, Dec. 3-Lady Astor, the only woman member of the House of Commons, had her first experience in being called to order last evening, having innocently 'ransgressed one of the small canons of the House. She was returning to her seat after voting on a measure and stopped to chat with another member "behind the bar" where nobody is allowed to stand The speaker called "order," but Lady Astor, unaware she was addressed, continued talking. Thereupon the speaker raised his voice and repeated his warning
 Lady Astor turned around quickly, realized her offense, stepped quickly beyond the bar and -contiaxed her Conversation there.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
TWO CAMPAIGN FUNDS.

Chn Wilson's campaign cost $So,OOO (reported) in an election among 10000 voters.
 Senator Neyvberry's campaign is alleged to have cost $500, 600 in an election among 62O.OOO voters.
 Cost per vote in Wilson cam pa4gn, $50.
 Cost per vote in Newberry cam. paign, SPA.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
Transforma- = ton of Situation in Germany Due to Sem ate's Failure to Ratify Treaty-Council Pro- tests Against Increase in Germany's Arma- ment.

Paris, Dec. 3-Germany has decided not to sign the protocol presented to her by the Allies as a condition for putting the peace treaty into effect, the peace conference has been no- tified.
 It was learned only today that Baron Kurt Won Lersner, head of the German delegation here, called on Secretary D1tasta of the conference on Monday and told him that Germany had made such a de- cision.
 This attitude is taken as confirm ing the reports of a sharp reaction in Germany within the last fortnight Trained observers of German deveI- opments have expressed to members of the peace conference the view that there has been a complete transfor- nation of the situation in Germany brought about, in their opinion, by the failure of the United States Sem ate to ratify the peace treaty.
 These observers declare that while the vast majority of the Germans before the Senate's adjournment, de. sired the peace treaty ratified as soon as possible they are now supporting the governments attitude in resist. ing the demands of the Allies for indemnity for the sinking of the German fleet at Scapa Flow, recom- pense for which was provided for in the protocol.
 The question upon which the Ger man representative here, however, appear most sensitive, Is the insistence upon the trial of German officers ac-
 iCnnfinued nn Rage Six-l
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03

Proof that over one-sixth of the total amount spent by the Republicans in the recent elec- ton came from the police and flremen of the city was amply furnished by a minute exanlin- alton of the Republican Town Committees report filed with the Town Clerk. There were about 500 donators in the two departments, who gave be- tween 5000 and S6.OOO.
 Names of policemen giving to the Republican organization. were not as numerous as the firemen but about 90 per cent. of the department "came through for the campaign ex- penses.
 The report when checked with the names of the men in the two departments showed that the police patroImen each gave an average of S10 while Superintendent Redgate was taxed with $1OO and Assist ant Superintendent Sucklev was stuck for $50.
 The sergeans on an average gave the same as the patrolmen while the Heutenants gave from $15 to s2O and the captains gave S25 The same gen. eral average was maintained in the fire department
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
RUNAWAY ACTOR IS ALLEGED TO
 BE BICAMIST
Took Mink Coat Here And is Wanted For Desertion
 in New Jersey.

Charged with theft in this city, and wanted for desertion by the New Jer- sey authorities, Henry Bier, of Cltn- ton avenue, Hoboken, N. J., was at least temporarily taken care of this morning when he was sentenced to a term in the State Reformatory, by Judge Frank L. Wilder.
 Bier, who Is an actor, got into trouble here about three weeks ago. when in company with a girl whose stage name is Lena White" he stole a mink coat owned by Helen Nc Carthy, of 104S Main street. The couple were arrested In Waterbury the day after the theft as they were
 CContinued on Page Sfx)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
PITTSBURGH IN GRIP OF COLD
 WAVE TODAY
Pittsburgh. Dec. 3

Pittsburgh, Dec. 3 - Early reports from the Pittsburgh district and the central and western Pennsylvania coal fields today indicated that practically all union mines were still down" and that striking miners were standing firm in their determination not to go to work until the question of wages had been definitely settled.
 Pittsburgh was in the grip of cold wave today, and this fact, together with intimation from fuel adminis- tration officials here that coal sup plies for industrial and domestic con- sumption wer fast diminishing. caused many persons apprehension.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
NO PLEDGE WAS
 GIVEN DELEGATES
 BY LLOYD-GEORGE

London, Dec. 3-Premier Lloyd George gave no pledge of any kind to the American representatives at the peace conference that in consid- eration of the question of Irish self government not being dealt with the conference, the British government would as soon as possible after the signature of the peace treaty, settle the Irish question on a home rule basis
 This statement was made by An drew Bonar Law, the government spokesman, in the House of Com mons, in reply to a question in the House today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
CLOSES DOWN PLANT
 5000 JOBLESS

Gary, Ind, Dec. 3-Eight thousand steel workers were thrown out of work here today when the American Sheet & Tinplate Company, the larg- est manufacturing concern of it's kind in the world, was forced to close be- cause of the coal shortage.
 All mills of the company were forc- ed to shut down completely and re- ports reached here that the com pany's plant at Elwood, Ind, em- ploying 4,0O0 to 5000 persons, also had banked it's fires.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
D. K. E. CONVENTION

New York, Dec. S-The seventy fifth anniversary and victory" con- vention of Delta Kappa Epsilon fra ternfty opened here today at the D. K. E. national club house. The con- vention will continue through Sat urday and is being attended by dele Ates from Cuba, Canada and other parts of the, world as well as from many sections of the United States.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
FUNERAL OF STEEL KING FROM HIS
 HOME 5 O'CLOCK

New York, Dec. 3-SImple funeral services for Henry Clay Prick, multi millionaire, iron master and art col lector who died suddenly yesterday will be held from his Fifth Avenue home at 5:3o o'clock this afternoon Only members of the family and close friends will be present.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
SIX BURNED TO DEATH.

Pittsburgh, Dec. g SIX persons, in- cluding a mother and her four chill dren, were burned to death, and two fremen were injured last night in a fire which destroyed a building at Ma trona. near here Mrs. Frank Switala, her four children, and Joseph Baaa- nick, another occupant of the build Ing. were the victims.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
New York. Dec. s-English stew.

New York, Dec. 3-EngIish stew ards on board the giant liner Impera- tor, who struck because their "sus- tenance fec of S3 daily was stop ped, were back at work today. At the headquarters of the marine cooks and stewards union, it was said that the Cunard Line had agreed to feed the men on board ship and to improve their living quarters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
GET CIGARS AND TOBACCO.

Joseph Fischer of 1S1 Spence street reported to the police this morning that burglars entered his store some time last night, and made off with a quantity of cigars and to- baceo The thieves gained entrance to the store through a rear window.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
COMPTROLLER FINED $25O.

New York, Dec. - Declared in contempt of court for disregarding an injunction against the sale of $1, ,000, 900 worth of corporate bonds, City Comptroller Charles L. Craig was fined S25O today by Justice Manning in the Brooklyn Supreme Court. The injunction was obtained by member of the sGitizens' union.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
THE WEATHER.

New Haven, Dec. - For Bridgeport and vicinity: Fair to- night and Thursday; slightly warmer Thursday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
AND FIREMEu
 CONTRIBUTE l SIXTH
 0F CITY SLUSH FUND

Democrats and Republi- cans, Officers and Men, Required to Contri- bute to Expense of Wilson Campaign-9O Per Cent, Of Police and Almost 100 Per Cent. of Fire Department 'Came Through"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
STRIKE SETTLED

St. John, N. B. Dec. 3-The strike of freight handlers which has para lyzed ocean-goiHg freight traffic at this port has been settled, it was an- nounced today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
The Weather

For Bridgeport and vt- cin1ty: Fair tonight and Thursday; slightly warmer Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-18
Kn0ag before you bay-tour Gays hosU

WHATEVER is really frst-rate in pictures
Wv comes to you under that name Paramount
141tcrqtf.
Follow thatuame and youswill never take a
chance with your evenings entertainment
You want to know what sort of pictures you
are going to see before you go to the theatre
you want foresight, not hindsight
1t is the best theatres in every locality that
show Paramount Aircraft and it is the best
theatres that advertise them as such with the
name Paramount Artcrqt7 right under the title
of the picture.
The Penn's Grove record., 1919-10-24
Saws We Face Revolution

Warning the public to wake up be-
fore it is too late to the real meaning
of the radical agitation throughout the
county. the Executive Committee of
the National Security League issued a
statement which said:
THE time has arrived for the people
of America to wake up to a realization
of what is taking place. 1t is social
revolution downward-nothing else.
The radical agitation which is men,
acing the foundations of u industrial
life is not based upon specific griev-
ances, but is aimed at the overthrow
of American institutions and ideals just
as surely as if a Bolshevist army was
marching on Washington. The Ameri-
can people are confronted with all the
destructive forces of minority class
rule which have made a waste of Rus
STA. The bloody method of Bolshevist
revolution is the only condition lack
ing. In fact, its absence is the sole
reason for the long binding of our citi-
zens' eyes to what is going on.
"Internationalism. syndicalism, COM
munism, socialism, are the antitheses
of Americanism. A-mericanism means
the best in the ideals of the people of
all the world, the best of human ideals
Manhood means ambition,
~self-denial, thrift. These ideals can
spring only from the protection of per-
sonal liberty and the right of property
the right of individual possession of
as guaranteed by the Consti-
tuition. He who does not believe this
cannot be an American.
THE rue American spirit has been
splendidly illustrated in recent times
by the prompt action of Mayor Ole Han
son in dealing with the l. w. w. revo-
Iutionary element in Seattle, and equ-
ally so by Governor Coolidge in pun
ishing the deserters among the police
force in Boston"
The Penn's Grove record., 1919-10-24
Rudyard Kipling

some may ask who is Rudyard Kip
ling and his men?
kipling is the greatest living Eng
Itch poet. He is the poet of democracy
md declares in all forms of nature the
,efcn of the human. He was born in
Rombav. India, in 1865. In his writings
he portrays the men who came to In
dia and the motive spirit of their lives.
Killings "Recessional' was called
the greatest poem of the century. The
first verse is as follows:
Cod Of our fathers known of old
Lord of our far flung battle line
papeath whose awful Hand we hold
Dominion over palm and pine
Lord God of hosts. be with us yet,
Lest we forget, Lest we forget!
His poem IF" is pronounced the
classiest poem of its kind. The first
verse is the following:
If YOU can keep your head when all
about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on
you;
If YOU can trust. yourself when all men
doubt you,
But make Tor their ooupt-
ing too;
IF Won can wait n not be tired by
waiting.
Or being lied about don't deal in lies.
or being hated don't give way to hat
ing.
And yet don't look too good, nor talk
too wise.
Yours is the Earth and everything
that's in it,
And-which is more-you'n be a Man,
my SOM
Another sample verse is:
And. only the Master shall praise US,
and only the Master shall blame;
And no one shall work for money, and
no one shall work for fame,
But each for the joy of working, and
each, in his separate star,
Shall paint the Thing as he sees 1t for
the God of Things as they are.
The Penn's Grove record., 1919-10-24
The Cumulative Theory Proven

One reads a great deal in the press
nowadays about thirty and forty cent
dollars, meaning that the dollar has
shrunken in value so that now it will
not exchange in value more than a
third of the goods it did five years
ago. The economists say that this is
due to the large number of dollars in
circulation. Yet it isn't so very many
years ago that a man who insisted
that the way to bring prosperity to the
people and to increase the price of
farm products was to increase the
number of dollars was denounced as
an enemy of the country and as adj
vocating dishonesty. The battle for
the restoration of silver twenty three
years ago was a fight for the sound
ness of the quantitative theory of
money, and now nobody disputes it
Bryan's Commoner.
The Penn's Grove record., 1919-10-24
League Campaign Opened In England


London. Oct. IA nationwide cam
paign in favor of the League OF Nations
opened this afternoon under the Presi.
dency of Sir Horace Il. Marshall Loro
Mayor of London, at the Mansion
House. For the occasion the League o.
Nations Union called together many OF
the leading British statesmen, tncludlhs
Herbert H. Asquith, Lord Robert Cecil
Sir John Clynes, former Food Con
troller; Earl Curzon, of kedlestoh'
President of the Council; Andrew Bonar
Law. Lord Privy Seal, and Sir Donald
Maclean. a National-Liberal Member OF
Parliament.
In addition, all the foreign Ambassa-
doris and diplomats and men prominent
in various walks of civil life, church
men, Iaborites, ind~ustrialists, scientists
and lawyers were present. Premier
Venizelos, of Greece: Mr.. Asquith, SIR
John Clynes, and Lord Robert Cecil
were among the principal speakers
King George sent the following letter
to Lord Robert Cecil:
we have won the war. That is a
great achievement. But it's not
enough. We fought to gain a lasting
peace, and it is our supreme duty TO
take every measure to secure it
For that nothing is more essential
than a, strong and enduring League OF
Nations. Every day makes his clearer
The covenant of Paris is a good u
dation. The nature and the strength
of the structure to build upon this
must depend upon the earnestness ana
g ,l--,Jor r1,nnnrt
Millions of British men and women,
poignantly conscious of the ruin and
suffering caused by the brutal hayo
of war, stand ready to help if only
they are shown the way. In the
knowledge of what already has been
done, appreciation of the difficulties
which lie before us and a determine
ton to overcome them, these we must
spare no efforts.
1 commend this cause to all citizens
of the Empire. Sc that, with the help
of all other men of good will, a but
tress and a sure defense of peace, TO
the glory of God and the lasting fame
of our age and our country, may be
established"
The reading of the Kings letter was
greeted with cheering.
Lloyd George sent a message to the
meeting, saying:
"Civilization annot longer afford TO
souander it's time and treasure on the
destruction of it's own handiwork. the
Allied Governments are pledged to the
Leagues noble ideals. I appeal to
fellow countrymen to support Inter
order and good will"
Mr.. Asquith declared that the mill
tary and naval ornaments of nations
were being continued out of all pro-
portion to the requirements for the
preservation of order, and said he hoped
the members of the League would full
fill their pledges under the covenant
purely as a duty.
Mr.. Asquith added that with the peo-
pie alone lay the initiative and ultimate
responsibility. The alternatives before
them were to relapse into the old in
sane hostilities, or the provision or de-
of a way for the free spirit OF
mankind.
Sir John CIypes said that labor must
be more than a critic in the Leagues
it must cooperate in it.