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Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
J, 5. MERCHANT H.l]IA.RIhIE GROWING
 VERY RAPIDLY

Washington, Dec. 16.---The Ameri- can flag has been restored to fl of the
 worlds great ocean trade routes, the Shipping Board records in it's annual
 report to Congress. Most of the ships
 are plying trans-Atlantic and South
 American lanes, the report said, but some of them are in waters where the
 Stars and Stripes has not been seen
 on commercial vessels for more than
 d generation.
 Distribution of the Government fleet
 of 1,23O vessels, aggregaung 6,791, ,08O
 tons show 236 vessels in the northern
 Europe trade. The transatlantic
 trade next with 197 ships of 1,204, 952
 tons engaged in the food relief service
 and IT6 ships with a tonnage of 1,l75,-
 614 were still in use by the Army on
 June 30 last.
 Another lS8 vessels were engaged in
 the South American trade; B plying to
 Brazil, g to La Plata and g to the
 West Coast of South America. Sixty
 vessels were making regular sa!Iings
 to Southern European ports, 14 to Af-
 rica, to India, v in the trans-Pacific
 143 to the West Indies and Al in the coastwise and New England coal
 trade.
 The total gross revenues for the year were approximately $5GO, ,0C0- 900 as compared with $80,000 coo for 1918. but no comprehensive statement showing
 the profit or loss was available. Expenditures Jotaled $2,512, ,692, ,OO2 compared with $710, ,f94, ,057 for 1918,
 $1,971, ,367 OTIS being for ship construc- tion. Next heaviest was for inven- tory of materials amounting to $177,- 734,64S and plant and property ax-
 penses were placed at $1S7, ,7SG. 559. It cost S62 I65 9:5 to furnish adeGua Q housing aCcomm citations for the en- ployes of 24 shipyards and i turbine plant, S.644 houses, 94 dornitories, 3 hotels, boarding houses, S49 apart ment houses, stores and other struc- lures, having been built, the report sad.
 Loans to utility companies or hous- ing projects aggregated over $955, 900. When the armistice was signed the United States had become the leading shipbuilding nation of the world in tonnage capacity and rapidity of con struction, the report said. During the second quarter of 1919, IS per cent. of the world tonnage under construction was in American yards including A 1-2 per cent of the worlds steel ship construction.
 Vessels of the 10000, 12,500 and 15,OOO deadweight tons classes will be the most efficient to meet modern trade requirements, the report said, and provision for steaming radius of l3,00e nautical miles has been made in American ships. The pro gram for the esta blishment of oil fuel stations calls for tank facilities at St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Hono- lulu, Manila, Ponta DeIgada- Azores | Bizerta, Tunis and Constantinople.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
Bank Assets Gained 25
 Million
Total Assets Over A19 Mil lion-ncrease Over LasJ
 Year.
SURPLUS AMOUNTS
 TO $17,602, ,264.07

Hartford. Dec. 1G-Bank C0mmis- siOrer Everett J- Scdrges has sub- uilted to Governor Ho-cou-o a state nent showing the condition Of say ings banks, State banks and trust companies iu Connecticut as of OctO- ber ], 1919, and also reports of the building and loan associations, Morris plan companies and banks and mort gage investment com panies coming under the Jurisdiction Of his depart ment.
 The total assets of the sav-ngs banks to October ], amounted to a.z57.8G9.ss- On the same date Tn 1qIS they were s392.535,75O,2 an increase of S25,G 6ls.6l for the year
 The deposits in the savings banks amounted to s391, ,5G2 ,27O.59. or S23 724.- eG9.g9 more than on October ], 1918 The surplus increased SI .61S. .399 99 and amounted to $17, ,5O2, ,-64.0 Tat the close Of the year.
 There were 50 savings banks in the ssate ct the c.cse of the year which the report covers. Of this number 69 paid @ four per cent. rate Of interest one four and q. quarter per cent, and one four and a half per cent. F1"e banks raid five per cent. interest and one six per cent. The dividends to de- posirors amounted to $L455S, T64.56.
 There Were 596.258 deppositoTs having less than 5l60O each, an in crease of 2.S54 over October ], 1918. There were 75,G62 having $1,o0o each. but not over S2OUO. an in crease Of 6,I4f. There were ITO de posltors having over $10,000 each, an increase or forty-two from the prev i0us fiscal perIod. The total number of depositors was 7I7,405 or l3 ,226 more than year ago.
 Including interest credited the amount or money deposited in say iugs banks during inc year was SI2T.5ZI GSZ.9G. an increase of $35,- T9I.15S.S0 for the year. The with Gravais from savings bank for the year amounted to s1O3,796.912-97 or 3,ot5.337.4S more than in l917-l s. The total amount of assets of stare hanks and trust companies on October l. 19I9. was S17O,533, ,509.96, an in crease of SgG.923.593.04 for the year.
 The deposits in savings banks de- parrnleuts oG trust companies on De- rylei. l. 1919. amounted to S4G.951,- 25I.42, an Increase of S9.Gl2,023. 54 for he year
 The total amount of deposits of The savings banks and rawlings depOs- is of the commercial departm ents of trvsr companies for the year was s522,787.730-45. showing an increase of s45,46G. .S0I.9G for the year.
 The total number of depositors in savings banks and trust companies on OctgDer !. 1919, was 81l,GS+, an in crease cf 3l,451.
 The assets of the twenty-two build in2, and loan associations amounted to S5,96Q,O64.79 and of the Morris Plan companies and Industrial banks $2,- 372.71g.42.
 The first mortgage investment com paries in the state had assets amount ius tu S2,OS6,164.35.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
Kills Hopes Of 3 Cent
 Fare
Report of Trustees of Con. necticut O." Wouldn't
 Separate Lines.
ATTORNEYS REPORT ACCEPTED BY COUNCIL

Jslng such phrases as the trustees of the Connecticut Company would not agree to a s4parat ton of Bridge- bort lines from the rest of their holdings and the Public Utiii:.es Commission has never deemed it ad- EISable to grant separate fare rates to any community he city attor- ney's office last night killed any hops Bridgeport might Lave of ever get ting back it's five cent fare. Th- re- port of the attorney was accepted by the council.
 Near the close Of the meeting fast night the report of City Aetcrney N'iiiam H. Comley. Jr., was read. It was in two parts and dealt with the resolution passed at the last council calling on the city attorney 90 insti- ute proceedings in the United States Circuit Court to segregate tre Bridge port lines from the balance of the state and apply for five cent fare rate.
 To judge by the tone of the recJn- Inendation the city attorney and G. o. ?. must have cached some agree ment about the zone system with che powers that be for they practically told the council that there was no hope of a five cent fare and there never would be.
 In the first part of lis report the city attorney dealt with the in- debtedness of the company to the city and stated it owed S7O,OOO for the Srratford avenue bridge on which it had paid $25, ,00O, leaving a balance of $45, 900 due
 In the second part of the report he sets forth his belief that the case has no merit on which it might apply to the Gn-ted States court and says that the only one allowed to act is the Public Utilities Commission who is even now conducting hearings on the zone system. He says this body is the only one that can set a tariff and he does not believe and sees no reason why the trustees of the Col.nect5cut company should agree t0 separate lines in Bridgeport.
 lie points out that the Public Util- tics Commission has always Teen IOath to make any separate fare ra tes for any section of the state W hen the rates are intended to be unifo' m.
 In no uncertain terms he then takes the company stand aud the words are so old that it leads cDe to believe that they are gut in his mouth by the company itself, that the only solution of the trolley problem is a complete understanding be1veen the company and ;he people and their mutual cooperation and thus have a fair rate of fares established. This report was aC cepted by the al. Germen.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
LIQUOR MEN SEEK ID HAVE LAW DECLARED
 UNC0HSTITUTI0NAL.
Ask Permission of Su- preme Court to Insti- tute Original Proceed ings-New York Lay yers Intimate Chance of Civil Action Against U. s.

Washington, Dec. I6-Per- mission to institute original proceedings to have the na- tiOnaI prohibition amendment declared unconstitution and New Jersey and federal au- thorities enjoined from enforc- ing it was asked of the Su- ,preme Court today by the re tail liquor dealers association If New Jersey.
 Thr only argument for the repeal was made by Representative F.ainey, i6, when the constitutional dry amendment becomes effective SD that people of small means might fay in a stock for medicinal uses. and inc government might get s5OO.OCO, GOO in revenue taxes.
 Since the supreme court has de- ctded the wartime act IS Honst-tu- tional we must submit to she inevita-
 bIe," said A1r. Rainey. but men of wealth have laid in stocks to run them for years, and those of less means should have some opportunity"
 New York, Dec. I6.---L.av-yers rep resentng large liquor interests in New York intimate1 today ,!iat evil 5c- tion against the United States govern ment might be the next step in the fight against prohibition and that compensation for losses estimated at $3GO, GOO GOO would be sought The law yers asserted that the decision of &he rf re.4+ tod the liquor held here.
 Local banking circles will be but little affected by the courts decision. It was said.
 The dismay with which the liquor trade received the news yesterday in creased today. So confident were tEe vets that a favorable decision would be handed down that preparations were complete for delivery of thou sands of dollars worth of liquor at short notice. The dealers said it would now be physically impossible to ship the liquor in stock 60 foreign countries before January Is.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
LEWIS ARE SUED FOR S400 BY NEW
 YORK FIRM

Jacob and Marion Levy, who con duct the Compo Inn in Westport, have been sued for $40O by ". G. X E. G. Murphy, Inc, of Ner York. according to papers filed tod 1y in the common pleas court. It is alleged that within the past year goods have been furnished to rihe Inn pro- prietors and there is {. balance of $298.2S due yet
 A copy of the papers was served on the Westport Bank .c Trust Co.,, where the defendants are alleged to have bank account. The suit $ re- tufnabIe to the January term.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
WHAT AUTHORITY HAD
 MAYOR ID USE CFTY'S
 M0NEYF0RExPENSES?
Irregularities Said To Exist in Mayors Office Order for Expenses to Mayors Convention Drawn Before Dec. l Signed Own Order.

Positive proof that Alder man Thomas Connor is selling sand through the Bridgeport Sand X Gravel company to the city as charged in the recent election campaign and that ir- rcguIarities if nothing more exist in tie mayors office to- day sprung out of the Common Council meeting last night,
 Just before the adjournment Of the council meeting Alderman Edward Drew Democrat, requested the char to e2pia-u four items appearing in the report of the Finance Committee which credited Mayor Wilson with S215 for expenses. the Bridgeport Sand x Gravel Co. with $59o; Helen Gaito, services, SIP, and Sylvia Ro- mano with s3G for services.
 Act og Mayor McManus was fiust- cred by tEese questions and said that he could not explain them but that a detailed account could be found in the city auditors office.
 Today 8 Times representative wis tied the auditors office and was shown the four items and the war rants for their payment.
 Clifford B. Wilson on his own or der, signed by himself ami receipted for by himself drew S225 as expenses to the mayors convention in Savan- nah. Ga, on December S-1Q. This or der was dated hceDHe the firsA of De- cember. The mayor by his own state s7 cation in the South. An examination of the records of the council failed to produce any item which would author iZe the mayor to attend the conven- ton at the expense of the city and yet he drew this amount for expenses be- fore the convention convened so of course it could not be itemized for the voters
 Helen NJ, Gaito. an employe of the city clerks office. was credited with having drawn four weeks salary, from November to November 29. at the rate of SIS a week and Sylvi Romano was credited with two week salary at SIS 2 week. These orde were signed by City Clerk Robins n and would indicate that both these girls were city employees.
 In relation to the Bridgeport Sand & Gravel Co it was found that sand had been purchased from them for use on the work of street construc- tion in the West End. principally, and the orders for the payment of bills was signed by Director of Public Works, Jacob Courtade.
 IL is a well known fact that Alder man Thomas Connur, Republican, is d member of the concern by his own admission.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
MASTER OPPOSES REVELATION
 WITH A. F. OF l..

Bangor, Me, Dec. 16.---Afliiation with the American Federation of La bor was opposed by William J. Thompson, in his address as master of the Maine State Grange at the annual meeting today.
 "The industry of agriculture is suf- fering at this time from serious dis turbances." he said, and the repre- sentatives of the American Fcdera- ton of Labor should know that the grange believes that not until the in dustry is rehabilitated can the dis turbances in industrial relationship be satisfactorily, adiIisted-
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
TWO ACTIONS FOR FAILURES TO
 REPAY LOANS

Failure to repay loans is the al legation in two suits filed by the Bridgeport Morris Plan Co. in the Common Pleas court today. One ac- ton is brought against John J. and Alice Doyle of this city for s450 dam ages. It is claimed the defendants still owe a balance of $350. NThe oth- CT suit names Martin s. Foldy of Stratford as defendant. It is alleged that he owes the company a balance of S173.40. Damages of $250 are asked in this case. Both actions are returnable to the January term.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
PRESIDENT IS
 OUTDOORS FOR OVER HOUR TODAY

Washington, Dec. -16-President Wilson spent more than an hour on the south portico of the White House today despite the extremely cold weather. Rear Admiral Grayson, the Presid dent's physician said Mir Will son desired to take automobile rides, but that he had not approved for fear the President might take cold.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
PEACE TIME ORGANIZATION.

Paris, Dec. 16-The French and British commands have discussed plans for peace time organ, zation, according to the Matin. The news paper sees the maintenance of Mar shal Petain as French Ge eraiissne at the disposition of the inter-alIied council, ever which Marshal Foah probably will preside,
 The discussions had nothing to do with the question of a military alli- ance with Belgium and Italy, the Natin asserts.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
g. 100 900 BEAZE.

Toledo, Dec. 16-Damage estimated at S1.O0O,O ,O00 was caused by the burn ing early today Of the main plant of the Milburn Wagon Co. here.
 The blaze originated in the paint shop and soon the entire building was a mass of flame. The loss included 2 large stock Bremen fought the fire in 8 below zero temperature Trains on the New York Central to Detroit were delayed by piling ot wreckage on the tracks.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
AGAINST APPEALING BILL

Washington Dec. 16-An unfavor- able report on the bill to repeal the wartime prohibition law was ordered today by the House Agriculture Com mittee by a vote of 16 to 3. sRepre- sentativcS John T. Rainey, Democrat, Illinois, and Voigt, Wisconsin. and Ward, New York, Republicans, cast the negative votes.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
WON'T RETURN TO NEUTRALITY

Brussels, Dec. 16-The Belgian gov ernment will refuse absolutely to re-
 turn to its state of neutrality, accord ing to Independence Beige. Declara- tions soon to be made by Premier Dela Croix on the subject will specify the governments view point, the na11Enanar n aids
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19

New. York, Dec. 16-Fire of un- kn neFs -sgin damaged the cargo in the fore hold of the Mallory Line steamship Henry R. Mallory early to- day The ship was loading with gem 7ral cargo and was scheduled to sail his week for Constantinonle
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
PROTEST INJUSTICE
 TO EDWARDS

Washington, Dec. 16-A delegation of senators and representatives from Massachusetts called on Secretary Baker today to protest against the promotion of a number of officers of Juuiok rank over Major General Edwards, formerly. commander of the 18th (New England National Guard0 division
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
AMERICAN OFFICERS ATTACKED

Brest, Monday, Dec. 15.---Roughs attacked three Al ierican officers last night as they were leaving 8 concert, and Lieut.. Jol,-sl CampbeIn Glove was seriously we ..nded. Lieut. Charles Nevin received q bullet in the leg.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19

Stamford, Conn, Dec. 16-After two express trains over the New Ha- ven road had passed today, a mans body was found on the tracks just east of the station. It was identified as that of Paul Beicet. 50 years old, a car cleaner.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-19
Will Fix Pa,y For
 Ships i
New German Delegation to Discuss Compensa-
 ton on Scapa Flow. GERMANY'S REPLY
 BEFORE COUNCIL

Paris, Dec. 16-A new German delegation, which has come to Paris to discuss compensation for the sink ing of the German warships ill Scapa Flow arrived this morning.
 The delegation, which is presided over by Councillor Seelinger, a mem Der Of the commercial department of the German Foreign Ministry, con- ststs of Rudolph Brohm. representing tho Hamburg ShippaTds; Councillor Bich of the ministry of Public Works; Dr. Pelzer, Director of the Hamburg American Line; Dr. Petens, director of the Weser ShiDyards at Bremen; T representative of the amburg gov ernment and Paul Muller, represent ing three groups of seamen.
 The German note in reply to the al- lied communication demanding the signing of the peace protocol was taken up by the supreme council al this mornings session. It was decided that q meeting of alJ.ed experts with the German shipping experts should be held this afternoon.
 portion of the German note was S to legal experts for examination.
 councils consideration of the Gerlr-an communication was of g gen. eral nature It was stated that a re- ply would be made after further ex- anlnauOn Of the document
 The council took up the question of the desire of Norarlberg, the prin- cipaHty in the northwest TyroI, to de- tach itself from Austria. It was de- cided to use every means to assure the unity of the principaIity with Austria. as provided for by the treaty of St. Germain.
 Berlin, Dec. 16-The German gov ernments idea regarding compensa- ton for the sinking of the Scapa F--ow fleet is to offer such harbor ma teriaI. as can be spared without seri- ously disturbing Germany's economic life.
 The remainder of the amount of tonnage decided upon as compensa- ton would be delivered in instaIr1ents from the new production of the Ger man shipbuilding industry
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-13
BLACK-DRAUGHT

greeable taste in my mouth.
II | ate anything, with butter,
oil OF grease, would spit il
up. began to have regular
sick headache. | had used
pills and. tablets, but after a
course of these | would be
constipated. found they were
no good at all for my trouble.
heard Thedford's Black
Draught recommended very
highly. So began to use II.
1t cured me. | keep 1t in
the house all the time. It is the
best liver medicine made. I
do not have sick headache or
stomach trouble any more"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-13
RED CROSS SOCIETIES
FORM WORLD LEAGUE
f. p. Dawson, Who Worked Out
Plan. Warmly Congratulated
by President Wilson.
MOVE TO HELP ALL SUFFERERS
Universal Cooperation in Efforts
Against Miscrlcs Which Arise
From Disease and Disastcr-Con.
ccivcd In Spirit of World Society.

PARIS, May l2.-The League of Red
Cross Societies Of tho World which has
been formed to unite relief efforts. is
Inspired by the same purpose that
moved the formation Of the league Of
nations. President Wilson declared in
worked out the plans for tho Rcd
Cross league. The letter, which was
made Dublis today reads
My Dear Mr.. Darison.-Permit me
to congratulate YOU and your asso-
Giates representing the Red Cross So.
cieties Of the United states Great Brit
ain. France, Italy and japan upon tho
formation OF II league Of Red cross
societies designed TO unite thr Rod
Cross societies OF the world in nctiye
co operation against the miscrics
which arise from disease and disaster
y Know that the formation OF tho
league marks the achievement of n plan
cherished by you for many months. a
plan with which I had an instructive
sEmpa thy whom you preached il 10 me
upon IT'S inception in your thoughts
not only because il promised n de-
vclopmcnt of Red Cross usefulness. but
also because ! saw in il Il kindred pur-
pose to that which inspired with the
design or the league OF nations-a pur-
pose to draw all people into concerted
action for the welfare OF the world
Although the league OF Red Cross
societies has no formal alliliation with
the league Of nations, II is 60 obvious
~ conceived in the spirit Of the league
mat we Incorporated it's purposes In
an article OF the covenant. know that
bo'h your committee and the inter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-13
DOWN IN BED
AND so WEAK
Lady Suffered Terribly for
Eight Weeks But Her Case
Showed Wonderful I'M
proyement After Tax.
Ing Cardui.

Johnson City, Tenn.-Afrs. NJ. r.
Scott, living near this town, states:
About three years ago l was down
In bed terrible and so
weak couldn't bear the sight Of
food. This condition continued for
about eight weeks thought
1 was going to die, and knew l must
get something to do me some good.
had heard all my life of Cardui
and the good results obtained from
Its use. So decided to try it.
After about half bottle OF Cardui
my appetite improved. then 1 was
less nervous. kept 1t UP until I
had taken five bottles-and such an
improvement! | gained flesh and
now am the picture Of health, due. I
l am the mother Of ten children and
feel we'll and strong"
Cardui is mild, medicinal tonic
for women. 1t has stood the most
severe OF all tests-the test of time.
having been in use for over forty
years. 1t is composed of purely we're.
table ingredients, which have been
found to help build up the vitality
tone up the nerves and strengthen
believe. solely to the use Of Cardui.
the womanly constitution.
Try Cardui.-Adv,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-13
Making Your Own Credit Rating

Two women met in one Of
Richmond's largest stores. After
their purchases were made, one
said, Charge this, please" The
other said, II always pay CASH
and was met with the reply-"I
used to have to pay cash, too"
Lady Number One had secured
the confidence of certain business
houses. They were glad to ex-
tend credit for such purchases as
she wished to make during the
month, and she was very particu-
lar to see that these accounts
were paid we'll before the 18th of
the following month.
She established her own credit
because in Richmond, unlike
many other cities, the merchants
are friendly and are glad to dis
seminate information to each
other.
So when Lady Number One
asked to have something charged