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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-24
ITALIAN TAG DAY

* Italian Tag Day has been pro- * claimed by Mayor Wilson The * Connecticut quota is $40, ,0O0, of x which Sa5, 900 is raised. Bridge * ports quota is S6,0O0, of which * $3,00O is raised. The Connecti- s: cut fund will be used to erect a x 30 bed hospital for Italian SOL * diers suffering with tuberculosis,
 * on some beautiful site in Italy, * and this building will be known ;: as the Connecticut Pavilion. @: The proclamation followss s; For the purpose of raising * funds for the relief of Italian soI- * diers suffering from tuberculosis, * I do hereby proclaim Saturday, x January 25. us a tag day when x funds will be collected for the < above purpose; and do call upon i; our citizens to aid and assist by * their contributions to this most x worthy cause.
 < These soldiers. in common
 * with those from our own and
 * allied countries. have rendered
 ;; wonderful and lasting service * to humanity. let us in return * aid and assist them in their dis < tress.
 * "CLIFFORD E. WILSON.
 < Mayor"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-24
BRASS co. DECLARES DIVIDEND

New York, Jan. 24-The American Brass company today declared an ex- tra dividend of l 1-2 per cent and regular quarterly dividend of l l-2 per cent, compared with the previous extra dividend of 1-2 per cent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-24
PRESIDENTS AUNT DIES.

Denver. Jan. 24-Mrs. Helen sill Woodrow. aunt of President Wilson, died late last night at the home of her daughter She was 77 years old. Mrs. Woodrow was the sister of General Joshua Sill, after whom Fort Sill. Okla, was named
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-24

The present Norwegian Cabinet Is headed by Gunnar Knudsen as pre- mier and minister Of agriculture. l. was formed on January 29, 1913, but has undergone numerous changes among it's personnel The minister for foreign affairs. NJ. Ihlen, how ever, has retained his portfolio throughout the period of NJ. Knud- sens premiership.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-24
NORWEGIAN CABINET
 MAY RESIGN.

Copenhagen, Jan. 24-lThe resigna- tion of the Norwegian Cabinet Is inn minent according to reports received here from apparently trustworthy sources.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-24

Hugh NJ. Morris was named by President Wilson to be Federal Judge fer tee Ralaxsasa disisics
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-24
No Party Now Has Abso- lute Majority in German
 Assembly. PLAN WOULD GIVE
 VERY STRONG GOVT Power of the Soldiers Coun- Gil Is To Be Greatly Diminished.

!! London, Jan. 24-Basing it's comment upon the final unoffi- cial figures on the results of the German elections for the National Assembly as received yesterday from Basic, the Times today points out that no party has an absolute majority in the assembly.
 It expresses the opinion that there is every probability of a strong com bination between the Majority Social ists and the Democrats, (the former radicals reinforced by some national ! liberals), together with whatever re- cruits they may attract from the other groups.
 Such an arrangement of parties '' l says the Times editorially, would produce the one result which con- cerns the Allies and the United States. It would give Germany a strong government with the indisput- | able moral right to bind the German I state and people. The Allies and AmericS should hasten to recog. 1 nize the state of things which the election has created"
 The original plan for the Nationa sembly calls for 433 Ilembers. bu
 owing to the fact th<t Alsace-Lor. raihe did not vote, the total is reduc.
 ed by 12 and hence will be 421. | Berne, Jan. 24-Under the new
 regulations which have been issued relative to the control of the German
 army. the power of the Soldiers Councils will be greatly diminished The Prussian minister of war will 1 through the army officers, be charged
 with responsibility for the employ
 nent and leadership of his men. H. will be supreme chief of the army and he alone will have power to pro
 mote officers and soldiers.
 Soldiers Councils will be formed b,
 all garrisons. regiments or battalion
 to watch over the activities of officer.
 and see that military authority is no | used against the government. The, | must be consulted as to permanen
 regulations relative to feeding tn.
 troops, the granting Of leave and dis
 ctpline, but beyond that they are un
 der strict limitation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-24
The Weather Report

Bridgeport and vicinity: Fair tonight and Saturday; colder tonight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-24

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10

grow out Of the war, or out of Sec
tionalism. The country was united as
to the war. Both parties in Congress
voted for the declaration, and for all
appropriations in support Of hostili-
ties
The unrest grows out Of efforts to re-
adjust matters for peace times. Capt.
tai and labor are disputing about the
new order the war has imposed. Cap
tains of industry and the leaders of
labor are discussing business policies,
and what should be done to keep in
vestments profitable and keep wages
up to American standards.
The war opened with the country
united. 1t has closed with the country
still united A unifer in the White
House is not the demand. The de-
mand is for a man who understands,
and from the presidency could infu-
ence, issues having to do with the ma
terial prosperity of the country. If,
therefore, Gen. Pershing is nominated
for President, it will be largely because
of feeling and a faith that he has a
capacity for civil affairs equal to the
capacity he has demonstrated for mill
tary affairs.
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not be made to take on new turns pro-
duced by interruptions.
But, anyhow, heckling has never
been popular in this country. When
practiced it has had for palpable OBJ
ject, not the seeking of information,
but the seeking of trouble. Oftener
than not it has been INDUCED il by
those who have been planted" for the
express purpose Of creating trouble.
This is illustrated by the old and well
known story of the man at a public
meeting who when he felt that the
speaker was scoring heavily against
his side said to the plugugly sitting
near. "Cau him a liar, Bill, and start
a fghtw
Some speakers, however, do not fear,
but thrive on, heckling. They are
very ready men, who invite Interrupt
tons, and succeed by quips and witt
cisms in turning them to profit.
But that sort of thing is merely en-
tertaining; and the entertainment is
confined largely to the heckler and the
heckled. The crowd is deprived of the
true nature of the discourse it has
come to hear. When the speaker is
turned from his subject he is turned
from his audience, and forced into a
sparring match with one who may not
know the subject, or care for conse-
quences.
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John Mitchell.

A dozen years ago John Mitchell
was one of the most influential men
in the United States. He was the head
of the United Mine Workers of Amer
lea and in that capacity had gained
the confidence of members of that
great organization, and had earned the
respect of the employers, who had
found him at all times square and fair
in his dealings. He later retired from
the leadership Of the miners and en-
tered public service in the state of
New York, where for some years he
has been chairman Of the state indus
trial commission. Yesterday he died
in New York city after brief illness.
He was only forty-nine years Of age,
and in this comparatively brief time
Of life he had accomplished much for
the betterment Of the workingmen of
America and had contributed valuably
to the improvement Of industrial condi-
tions. John Mitchell was a splendid
type Of labor organizer and leader, and
his passing now at a time Of strain
and difficulty in the readjustment Of
industrial relations is to be deeply
regretted.
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A Police Strike in Boston.

Washington hopes that there will be
no development here such as that which
Boston is now experiencing as a re-
suit of the unionizing of the police
force and the ordering Of a strike to
compel recognition of the union. The
local force has been organized, the
Commissioners have refused to recog-
nize the union, the matter has been
taken to court to compel recognition
through the estoppel Of the Commits
sioners from dismissing policemen who
refuse to quit the forbidden afiliation
and there the matter rests for the
present. An argument is to be had
shortly in court on motion to make
permanent preliminary injunction is
sued last week. A prompt decision is
to be hoped for in the interest Of a
quick clearance of the local situation.
1t has been stated that the local
unions constitution contains a "no
strike" clause. This, however, has not
been established, and is, in fact, de-
MED. If the local policemen's union
has pledged itself in advance not to
strike, it is quite different from that
in Boston which has the same afilia-
ton, and, it would be reasonable to
conclude, the same fundamental law
Of organization.
A policeman's strike exposes city
to violence and disorder, as the Boston
affair has promptly demonstrated. In
that city Immediately upon the with
drawal Of the police from posts of
duty bands Of looters attacked bust
ness places, broke windows, stole
goods and otherwise violated the law
and upset public order. Volunteer po-
lice were quickly sworn in and armed
and the disorder was suppressed. How
ever quickly the balance is restored, the
fact that lawless elements are prompt
to take advantage Of police quitting
is a distinct warning Of the danger
that is involved in a police strike.
Boston has been fortunate thus far in
not suffering more severely. There is
no guarantee, however, that any other
city hit by a police strike would es-
cape so easily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10
Pershing and Grant.

When presidential booms are under
discussion. the Pershing boom is often
ikened to the Grant boom of 1868.
But there is small if any likeness.
While in 1868 republican occupied
the White House, he had been repu-
dated by his party. Andrew johnson
had escaped impeachment by q single
vote in the Senate. He had not divided
his party, but had by his course as
President snarled up the country. He
had added to the bitterness and com.
plications that four years of inter
necine strife had bequeathed.
The republicans did not lack for
leaders. Some Of the ablest men the
party had produced were available for
the presidency at that time. Repub-
lican success at the polls appeared
probable. The democratic party had
not recovered from its signal disaster
four years before under Mcclellan
and when the time came it had to draft
a leader. Horatio Seymour did not
want to run and his defeat at the polls
testified to his prescience as a poll
tician. He had felt it coming.
But what the republicans desired was
to win with man whose personality
and record would allay bitterness
throughout the country, and encourage
spirit of reunion and upbuilding
Gen. Grant answered to the demand
He had led the Union armies to victory
and by the character Of the terms he
had formulated at Appomattox inspired
admiration in the ranks of his former
foes. He had an easy victory over
Seymour.
Today, the republicans are in the
main united. Bull moosery is dead
as is the strong man who called it into
being and led it. He died a repub
lican, in full fellowship. There is un'
IEest in tho country. but II -dees-aQ
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Heckling.

The President is not being heckled
on his trip. 1t was never probable that
he would be, although such a sugges-
ton was thrown out when the swing
around the circle was first mentioned.
II occurred to few persons that the
occasion might be improved to the
speakers disadvantage.
But evidently only to a few. The
public has not adopted the suggestion.
The President has had, is having, and
let us hope will continue to have, most
respectful attention. The crowds, hay
ing come to hear and not to interrupt
the speaker, are listening.
Two things, of course, explain this.
Great respect attaches to the presi-
dency; and the man who holds the of
fee has a stronger claim on respect.
full attention than any other speaker
taking the platform. And in the case
Of Mr.. Wilson he makes his appeals
.huently and entertainingly, and in that
way disarms any mischievous persons
who may be present with heckling in
their hearts.
The second explanation is that the
subject the President has in hand does
not lend itself to heckling. It is OF
that length, breadth and thickness re
curing full attention on the part Of
those really DESTROYS of information
those who want to understand it. The
President knows it as one who helped
70 give it shape; aud hence his mes
spge, to be properly appreciated, should
harlsxd - he has .pgspsred it. and
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Austria's Tragedy.

BY a vote OF 81 to 70 the Austrian
national assembly the other day de-
cided to SIGN the peace treaty and the
ceremony of signature took place at
Paris this morning.
It is tragic outcome of Austria's
ambitious course five years ago thus
to find her yielding to terms of peace
that bring her down to the role of a
small state, with dark economic pros
pect. And perhaps the most tragic
fact in this connection is that the
world takes practically no interest in
the proceedings. The dispatches have
been telling the story of the framing
Of the Austrian treaty, but without
much detail, and relating the protests
arising at Vienna against the treat
ment accorded, but compared with the
cost Of living and the labor situation
and our own discussion Of the Ger
man peace treaty this subject has
passed with very little attention in the
United States. For, in truth, it mat
ters nothing to US what happens to
Austria so long as it is assured that
Austria will never again be power
for mischief.
It was at Vienna that the first moves
were made in the starting of the war
. little over five years ago. 1t was
from Vienna that went the ultimatum
Ito Serbia that caused Russia to adopt
. position of strong protest. It was
from Vienna that went representations
to Berlin that caused the German gov
ernment to decide that the tragedy at
Serajevo was the long awaited cause
for q general war.
When those things happened Vienna
was the capital Of powerful empire.
Today that empire is split. Hungary
has been separated. Bohemia, Moravia
and Slovakia have been formed into a
new state. The southern Slavic regions
have been taken away and organized
into a union Independent of the Haps-
burg dominion. Austria is cut off from
the sea and is denied union with Ger
many. She has lost, perhaps, the most
heavily of all the nations engaged in
the war, in territory, in wealth and in
men together.
a greatly changed Austria is created
By this treaty, with a future so dark
as to cause even the bitterest enemies
TO feel sense Of sympathy. Most of
the. valuable mineral lands have been
1ost- Austria becomes dependent for
Tia present upon her soil. She has no
great manufacturing industries and but
little commerce. Become now an in
terror state, she will be dependent upon
her neighbors for almost all that she
requires. Her, social system has been
disrupted. She is compelled to start
ii business afresh with a new organi-
cation and with little capital. Vienna,
once, the scene of a gayety with few
equals in the world, is described as a
place of utter gloom. If ever there
weelretribution meeting the magnitude
Of an offense committed, it is that
which has been visited upon that un-
happy country,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10

Literary efforts by German leaders
b explain their defeat seem hardly
necessary. The matter is simple
enough. The entire difficulty would
have been avoided if Wilhelm had
given more.intelligent attention to the
excellent advice of his dentist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10

Soviets continue to be promoted in
spite of the fact that there are no tes-
timonials indicating satisfaction on the
part Of those who have used them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10

According to some Of the league
critics article K, even if left alone,
would dispose of itself in the course
Of time by process Of spontaneous
combustion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10

The farmers and mechanics are ex-
pected to follow all the arguments
carefully, but not to let them inter-
fere with the duty of first Importance
production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10
Shop Early!

For Christmas we do not delay
To lift the slogan to the skies.
We say "Shop early" every day,
"And beat the prices as they rise!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10

The "overproduction" discussed by
economists some years ago no longer
invites consideration. "The Treasury
surplus" is another danger that is
found to be easily averted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10

Several senators are boldly inclined
to get right on the heels Of the Presi-
dents denunciations and ascertain how
soon the gibbeting is to begin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10
Abreast of the Times.

."What has become Of the man who
used to tell MS how anybody could get
rich raising chickens?"
~ guess" said Farmer Corntossel
che has switched around and is maxim
a fortune out O plans for selfin' chick
en- feed to the people he started raisin
chickens"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10

Gen. Pershing's reception has made
it clear that not all the hero worship
ing enthusiasm concentrated to the
westward on the Presidents tour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10

Pershing symbolizes in his own
quiet, impressive personality every
man whose courage and self-sacrifice
made victory possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10

China is still hoping Japan will fix
as early date as possible for grand
celebration of the return Of Shantung
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10

One Of the problems that should
claim study is the unlimited supply of
munitions available to Mexican gun
men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10

The Senate asserts itself in speech
making as well as in treaty making
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10

In theatricals, as well as in base ball,
some of the tensest moments Of sus-
pense take place in the managers Of
fees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10
Brevfty.

'You should not use a long word
when shorter one can be employed"
~ don't. I never say sprofiteer.' I
always say 'robber.'"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10

Another precedent was smashed
when President Wilson wore a straw
hat in st. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Shaking Shakespeare.
"were you concerned in the actors
strikef"
NO." replied Mr.. stormington
Barnes. "What I want is some bind
ing arrangement that will prevent the
audiences from quitting on me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10
Nothing New.

Nothing New.
Old Father Time now leaves behind
The blossoms and the bees,
And brings with touches swift and
kind
New colors to the trees.
In vain you ask him to delay
Where jests and songs outpour.
he moves along and seems to say,
give heard them all before"
Though we may turn to tragic themes
Revealing hatreds strange,
And show a world where reckless
dreams
Through horror seem to range,
Says Father Time, "These, too, pass by
As they have passed of yore.
I neither laugh nor weep, for I
Have seem nan beforen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10

Old John Barleycorn is appealing
for as many reservations as possible in
the enforcement Of prohibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10
Quick Finish.

"Whisky is poison"
"Yes," replied Uncle Bill Bottletop.
"But it used to be good deal slower
before they took to maxim it out O.
wood alcohol"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-10
IS & Sc Curtains $500

[BaIEAtn Tbu35d1y ff1ce.
Extra fine quality Cable Nets,
Scotch. Nottingham and F1let
weave Lace Curtains, 2h and 3
yards long, in white, ivory and
ecru. Large variety of new
and effective designs.-FOurth
Floor.
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|$6 Cotton Comforts S485

72x80 Double bed Size Com
forts, of heavy weight, filed
with soft fluffy white cotton,
covered with mercerized cam
brics and soft -flnlsh cretoDnes.
-FO4rfh Floor. = .-.leSi
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Ben Hw Extract

BafYain Thu1day Fries.
A fascinating and charming
extract with the true oriental
odor-the seasons favorite per-
fume. Regularly $L00 per
ounce. Special at SIC per half
ounce bottle. (Ta4. 2c)-Ftrst
Floor.
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S1.25 Cooks Linoleum 6Qr

eavy Weight Cork filled
Burlap Back Linoleums-the
we'll known Cooks make and
not to be confused with the imi-
tation felt paper imitation kind.
8-quarter width, in mill lengths
from 2 to Is square yards.
Many pieces are alike, which
assures you getting enough to
cover large rooms, shops. halls
or bathrooms. Light and dark
tile and parquette- flooring de-
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|Albadon Tooth Paste u,

Thursday Bargain Price.
Albadon Tooth Paste Is pleas
ant tasting, antiseptic and eff
ficient-one of the most pop
ular dentifrices. Full size tube
at 21c. (Tax. 1c)-Fifst Floor
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!Shower Bath SPRAYS
I71)c

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Enjoy q COOL refreshing
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Satin Bandeam
75c Bunny Silks

Boys School Suits S775
Bargain Thursday Prios.. ~A~
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$3.50 French Serge ST. 90

Bargain Thursday Price
42-inch French Serge, fine
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c. B. Corsets

&c. B. Corsets CT ~
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|P ompeian Fragrance

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39c & soc Draperies ~

Baryain Thursday Prioe...
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HEAVY Blankets

|Baxxain Thursday Price,.
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