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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT,
January IT 1o

January IT, IgIT Estate of Charles c. scalley, ate Of the town of Bridg Aport. in said dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 JOHN s. CLINE,
 Administrator. Care Shannon & Wilder, s 5O7 NeWfield Building. A91s%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
EMMA CHRISTINA OHLIN,

Funeral services for Emma Chris tina, wife of John A. Ohlin, were held this afternoon at 2:30 at the late residence, 156 Wilson street. h. terment was In Mt. Grove ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
EDITH EDWARDS.

Edith Wisner, wife of Harry s. Edwards, died this morning at the late home. Jackman avenue at the age of 29 years. Funeral services will be held at the late home and Rev. Henry F. Kelly will officiate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

desirable and it is not easy to find anything better than an eighteenth century bureau, both for use and, above all, for appearance. The only practical drawback to them Is that, when the writing flap is down, it is not easy to get quickly at the things in the lower drawers.
 These hureaux are by no meanA rare and they may be found in wal nut, oak, and mahogany, sometimes inlaid, but more frequently depend ent for their effect simply on propor- ton and line, the fine grain of the wood, and the design and color ot the old brass handles which are their invariable accompaniment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
MARY WILLIAMS.

Funeral services fo~ Mary Williams were held this afternoon at the mortuary chapel of H. E. Bishop at 2 o'clock. Rev. A. J. Martin of Grace M. E. church conducted the services, and interment was in Lakeview ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
FREDERICK WILLIAM GoETz.

The funeral of Frederick William Goetz was held this afternoon at the mortuary chapel of Lieberum i& Heaphy at 2:30 o'clock. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
NOTICE.

 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Relief of the City of Bridge port will meet at the Tax Commis- siOner's Office, City Hall, for the pur- pose of hearing appeals made from the findings of the Tax Commissioner. Hearings will be held at Room No. g, City Hall, on the following dates in February:
 Monday, Feb. Srd; Wednesday, Feb. 5th; Friday, Feb. 7th; Monday, Feb. 10th; Tuesday. Feb 11th; Thursday, Feb. 18th, from a. m. to D. m and on the evenings of Monday, Feb. 3rd; Friday, Feb. 7th; Monday, Feb. 10th; Thursday, Feb. 18th, from to g o'clock.
 WILLIAM A LEWIS,
 ISAAC MOOREY,
 FRANK RORABACK,
 EDWARD L. DUNPHY. Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day of January, 1919. A2Od x
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

Jules Vedrines. famous French air man, announced he would undertake a flight around the world with c~- N Uination air and hydroplane.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

Independent Socialists of Germany called national strike for Jan. 21 to 25 as a protest against the killing of Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

During 1918, Cripple Creek mines, Colorado district, produced 1,091,027 tons of ore, valued at $10,50S,7O5.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
THE WEATHER.

New Haven, Jan. 21 - For Bridgeport and vicinity: Fair to- night; Wednesday increasing clOudineSs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT. ss. PROBATE COURT.

January 16. 1919 Estate of James H. Horan, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 MARY H. KORAN,
 Administratrix. 755 Laurel Avenue,
 Bridgeport, Conn. A18s%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

Gold holdings of the Imperial Bank of Germany as of Jan. amounted to 2,2G0, 900 marks.
 Partly worn out waists can be made into very pretty camisoles. Cut the neck as low as you wish, bind it with ribbon. put beading and a lace edge on, cut the sleeves out. bind around the arm holes and sew lace cdr on both. Or they can be bound with 9 double wash ribbon through which a narrow wash ribbon is run. Fasten shoulder straps of wash rib hon and finish with a tiny rosette or bow of ribuon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21

Army officials asking for food ap- propriations announce prices of foods will be higher next year and asked for a 10 per cent. increase.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-21
MARY H. KORAN,

755 Laurel Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. A18s%
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29
Little Intercews
Bonds Nay Fall Below Par But Not War Savings Stamps
Ell PaSoanS Should Push Testing Of Local Oil Fields

Will be far reaching and enlightening
II II prevails and is carried out
Every man on the border. and else
where for that matter, who has in his
possession facts as to how Americans
and other foreigners have been treat
ed in Mexico should inform Mr.
Gould. hold up the hands OF a man
VINO IS making a real American fight
for Americans, something very IN
common in congress. except BY that
solitary fighter. senator Fan OF New
Mexico The resolution provides for
the appointment Of three members
Of the house by the committee on for
eign affairs and three members Of
the senate by the committee on for
eign relations OF that body 10 constl-
tute this Joint committee. The reso-
luton proposes TO investigate and
report to congress on the following
subjects ID The relations, economic,
political and military between the
United States and Mexican govern
merts since 1910; l(2) the conditions
and incidents leading up to. con-
cerned in or responsible for such re-
lations; 90 the economic. political
and physical treatment accorded
American and other foreigners in
Mexica and elsewhere as 10 their
lives and property in Mexico Subse-
ouent 70 1910. ft) the extent TO which
the government Of the United States,
through the ministerial assurances TO
LUAEA-M -UHcANllH-ALc OF 0LnCIM Isl.
has obligated the people OF this coun-
try for the collection, payment or
foundation OF public or private claims
against the government OF Mexico-
go the policy and activity OF the
government Of the United States IN
presenting and pressing claims Of
Americans for loss OF life and prop
erzy by violence. confiscation. retro
active legislation or zovernm entail
activity. in seeming violation OF the
tenets OF international law sinfe 1910
including measures taken IN represen-
tations made to the Mexican govern
ment: and (s) the individual and fac
tional responsibility for robbery. NAL
treatment and murder Of Americans
IN Mexico. and on American territory
contiguous thereto.' Now. this resolu-
ton is q broad one. and II it is adont-
ed. as It should he. II can air the
whole disgraceful mess and IL should
be aired Let US al write 70 our con-
gressmen asking them TO support the
Gould resolution"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29
Ira ve Iette

By NIKsAH.

A DRIVE for the prohibition OF al
n cohoi launched in southern Asia
would call forth comparatively little
opposition on the part OF the natives.
A rumor that the betel not was to be
banned would be a signal for whole
souled uprising that would give the
no beer. no work union Of this coun-
try some pointers as to mob methods.
The betel nut is to the southern
oriental what 2-75 percent beer and
tobacco combined are 10 the American
workingman- Only betel nut chewing
IS lar more nearly universal practice
in southern Asia than either smoking
or drinking among white races
In Siam. Malaysia. Ceylon and India
everybody cheWs betel except small
children Without the nut. no social
function Is complete, and so impor-
tant IS its preparation in the home
that native viii 20 without proper
clothing and food 10 supply himself
with the necessary boxes and equip
ment.
The nut. which is SO vital a factor
in southeastern Asia, grows at the top
OF giant palm tree among a thatch
Of the long, thick leaves, which are
also concentrated at the top. Gather
ing and selling the betel nuts is a
prosperous business. in view Of the
steady demand.
The native chews the betel nut &c
statically, while his lips and teeth
become bright red from the juice. In
deed. constant use OF the popular nut
soon turns the teeth OF the betel
chewer a permanent red and some
times black mark OF beauty IN
these lands.
The natives claim for their favorite
sOporific that by using IL they can
keep up their strength without food
and rest for several days II necessary
Excessive use. however. is often fatal
Europeans who have tried the de-
lights OF the popular betet report dis
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29
n Years Ago Today

A PLOT against the life OF the sultan
[1of Turkey has been discovered by
the authorities at Kustenji according
70 report
Funds for the gathering of the
American mining congress in this city
November II to IS are needed. and
solicitations viii begin Immediately.
G. 3. Stevens and family left for
Clouderoft yesterday.
There was no council meeting last
night on account OF the failure of a
sufficient number Of aldermen to be
present 10 form a quorum
Charles 3. Stevens. agent for
Chopin hall, yesterday found that
some one had entered the place
through a window aud stripped the
place Of all its electrical fixtures.
The Pioneers association VIII hold
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29

E.MANY good people do not under
lfistand why bonds are below par.
and confuse bonds with war savings
stamps" said John Il. Awtry, terrific
rial savings advisor for the FL Paso
district. There Is a reason for this
falling off in the government seeuri-
ties. United States bonds are unlike
war savings stamps in so far as they
are transferable, whereas war savings
stamps are not transferable. but can
he redeemed at any postoffice on 10
days notice 70 the postmaster Bonds.
after their purchase. become the per-
sonal property Of the buyer and can
be disposed Of as he sees fit The
government cannot say 10 the indi-
vidual that he cannot sell his bond
at less than par value For this rea-
son a large number OF bonds are be-
ing thrown upon the market and their
value. depending upon the principle
Of supply and demand. is lessened as
a result and the bonds fall below par.
With a large number OF these bonds
on the market. not enough money viii
be available 10 take up these securi-
ties unless a premium in the way OF
a discount is offered TO the pur-
chaser
7 think that FL Pasoans should
boost their own oil fields more" said
Frank Cunningham. There are ex-
cellent prospects for oil in the New
Mexico wildcat fields near this city,
and the citizens OF Ell Paso should
be willing 70 take some risk in de-
yeloping these fields. No big oil field
has ever heen developed until enter
prising people got hold OF the pro-
Ject and offered their money toward
putting the proposition over"
"AH data furnished by the National
Association for the Protection OF
American Rights in Mexico can be
considered as reliable" said c. J.
Henry. 1T is the purpose Of the as
ISOLATION to give the American peo-
pie a clear conception OF what is
really happening south Of the Rio
Grande. but the organization IS not
propaganda concern to bring about
trouble between the two nations by
misrepresentation Of facts. Every
statement given out by the National
Association for the Protection OF
American Rights il Mexico may be
depended upon as being thoroughly
reliable"
ION Saturday. July &c. the first
habeas corpus proceedings in the case
OF an inmate OF the quarantine hos
pitai for venereal diseases in e Paso
was brought 10 court" said Mrs. Rose
N. Ohaus. The law regarding this
quarantine is very definite and its
limitations clearly defined. The mem
bers OF the Fl Paso county bar have
thus far refrained from advising eli
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29
ALine O'Cheer
Each Day O. The Year
BY JOHN KExDRIcK BANGS.
POOR COMPANT.

POOR COMPANY.
I met a man who said
With pompous toss Of head.
7 never make mistzkes."
Whereupon turned ard Ted
Twas very clear that he
Was not fit company
For human folks Ike ne.
For sure as snakes IS snakes
To his intense regret
II he be born OF woman
And therefore wholly human
He'll make EN- yet.
And taking rnortais as I find EN-
like those best whose errors lie be-
hind EN-
Copyright. 1913. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29
Ripping Rhymes
Hurnor

r ONE has huor IN his makeup he is the darling the
troubles LIE can rake up slide of like water from duck
condition rnorta
who cannot laugh their
at others they the fun neighbours they behold
brothers falling
another aheres nothing
goan and spat all kinds Of the fiat
inspires you # haha at others while
you and makes the well bny own
troubles have you
bubhes-you have salve every
Adams WALT MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29
HUERTA DIDN'T SALUTE, AND VILLA
GOT AWAY, BUT WE'RE FIRM IN SIBERIA

much better off America would be today he had shown
the determination When under his ORDERS American
marines captured Veracruz after Mexico had refused TO
salute the flag in apology for an insult when Per
shiny under orders Villa dead alive after the
Columbus raid chased the bandit leader to his hiding place
in the mountains of Chihuahua?
Mexico didn't salute the flag and Villa is still at large.
But we're going to stick it out in Siberia if it takes our
last kopec. Praised be; we've found our backbone!
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29
Little Interoiews

ents 10 appeal from II. as most mem
bers OF the bar are in sympathy with
the worldwide fight on venereai dis
eases and do not want 10 hamper the
agents OF the law in the enforcement
OF this beneficent measure A couple
Of months ago q Mexican persuaded
a young Juarez girl, OF previous good
character and reputation. to share q
home with him in Ei Paso. although
he was a married man and the girl
was aware Of the fact. The couple
were apprehended by government Of
ficials. and. when on examination II
was found that she was infected. she
was sent 10 the hospital for such
cases. The girl awaits trial before
the next session OF the federal court
Meanwhile the lover wants her 10 be
free, hence the habeas corpus pro-
ceedings to free her. The Women
in Industry and Child Welfare com
mittee' sent representative to the
hearing OF the case in order that the
court and officials in the case would
realize that good citizenship was
back Of the agents OF health. decency
and morality. This organization is
pledged 10 help with all welfare pro-
1ects Of the city and county and II
viii stand souarely behind the work
being done in the hospital. which is
located on the fifth floor Of the coun-
~ court house. FL Paso viii not
stand for the setting aside OF benefit
cent laws and viii fight 10 the finish
any attempt to cripple by Interior
ence the efficient work for the bet
terment OF the world as exemplified
by the venereal disease hosnital. The
presence Of the representatives Of the
women OF the committee was appre-
eiated and its significance was not
lost on the attorneys who put fees
above community welfare
NO money is available for the
building OF sewers at present" said
alderman William T. Griffith Monday
morning. TT was bought that money
could be diverted from the general
fund for this purpose and later trans
ferred from the sewer bonds. How
ever. provision in the CITY charter
prevents such a transfer OF money
under penalty of impeachment for
malfeasanee by public officials. and
hence money from that source IS not
available for sewers. lis honed that
money for the construction Of needed
sewers will be forthcoming from
some source. SO that these improve
ments can be made as soon as pos
sible."
That Joint resolution introduced
by congressman Norman J. Gould OF
New York. providing for a Joint COM
mittee OF house Of representatives.
and the senate 10 make an exhaustive
Investigation Of conditions in Mex
ico and the relations between the two
countries would be a great thing If II
could pass" said Samuel V Hunt.
lie is a two listed fighter. that man
Gould. and he has a resolution which
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29
FINED seoo ron ELoprNc.

Chicago. Ill July 2s.-It cost far
mer James Raywait. OF Avon. H.. just
s2os and a lot Of trouble TO elope
with the wife OF C. B. Eshelman. a
neighboring tiller of the soil. This
is the amount he was fined by judge
Hayes in the Municipal court. and
Mrs Esheiman was sent home-with
a states attorney.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29

its quarterly meeting in the city hall
tonight
Thomas Paxton returned from
Douglas last night
Thirteen Cinnamon were found in a
Santa Fe box car which had been set
out on q northbound train on Whites
Spur Saturday Their preliminary
hearing viii be held in a few days.
The charge is smuggling
John O'Connor has returned from a
trip east, where he was called by the
sickness OF his father.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29
Let's Have An Army.

liz THE Republicans in congress continue such work as
cutting down the army it will be in poor plight to
ccise the Democrats for unpTeparedness in the next
presidential campaign President Wilson is certainly a
lucky politician; he has had but political oppon-
ent capable Of coping with him and he died recently
Americans cannot afford to reduce their army TO a
mere nothngnes 1t should large enough to permit
Ito make show Immediately if necessary. In face Of
developments during the past few years. it would be very
foolish to depend upon raising ctizen army in short
time We raise and train army but we proved that
it takes many months of hard labor.
Universal military training is what need These
universal recruits could up the standing army with
the exception of officers portion Of the mon coms
We would then have standing army" that would be no
the country any of its Democratic institu-
tions- bugaboo that many profess to fear-and we
would be continuously turning out good national life in
in the form Of the young annually trained
Such would be ready in Few weeks after call IS
sounded instead of requiring months of hard work in
training camps. The training would improve them
physically, It would be better for the young men
and better for the nation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29

Change the capitalized words and the above is copy
- an Associated Press dispatch from Washington.
But it IS not Mexico nearest neighbor, that the
president is talking about but Siberia the other side
Of the world We have only substituted the words MEX
ICo for SIBERIA, MEXICAN CENTRAL for SIBERIAN
RAILROAD, AMERICAN LIVES for CZEcH0-SLAV0K
FORCES ard MEXIcANS for RUSSIANS.
It IS not in Mexico that the presence of American
troops vital element restoration and mainte-
Of railroad traffic The president not talking
about the Mexican Central He spoke Of the farof Trans
Siberian railroad The Mexican Central touching
border and the chief artery Of trade and travel from the
United States to untouched wealth great empire
may be destroyed traffic suspended and business stag
mated That matters But protect the Trans
Siberian railway. We II TO Japan and first duty
would thus seem to be to people 10000 miles away.
The president did not say Mexico could be protected
from further period of chaos and anarchy only by keep
ing the railway open He wasn't talking about the chaos
and anarchy home That of business ap-
parentlv It IS in Siberia that our interests lie Let chaos
reign Mexico and let anarchy rampant with
thoty capable of coping with the situation That doesn't
matter when Siberia in trouble Our troops must stay
where Japan needs them.
The president was thinking of Mexico when he said
rowing bands having connection with any organized
government menacng the railroads consequently
protection by the military necessary was not
ferring the bandits OF Villa Zapata What matters
it if rowing Mexcans, havng connection with any
gained government the railroads, burn page
and murder? That IS IN Mexico nearest neighbor
There is call because Of that But the Trans
Siberian railroad is threatened and must fight. We
promised Japan would protect that railroad and we're
going stick Il out Our American constitution promises
protection to every American everywhere.
It not the protection Of American lives that
Of the purposes Of the expedition Mexcans murder
American and defle American women, and write
notes. But when the CzechoSlovaks in DANGER
troops rushed the Pacific them
And It is not Mexico that needs the Steadyng Of
the American army in the establishment of law and order
and IN learning lessons in self government. We must
teach law and order the Russians but Mexico work
out her own salvation best she can while American
lives and property are sacrificed in the experiment.
Mr. Wilson proposes to finish the job IN Siberia How
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29

The kansas Federation o. Wonsn'1
clubs Is sending 50 girls through college
every year 50 that the girls vii be fitted
for careers OF their owl The wouen's
organization lends 70 the girls the money
needed for their college courses OF pro
fesslonal courses. and the girls pay back
10 the clubs The money as they earn 4
after corr letting the choll work.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29

Cen Erwin with American troops Just saved the Car
garrison in JuareE when It said be down
its last 1000 rounds of ammunition csrranza did
show any gratitude for American devotion.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29

MY DEAR S. s
THE BEST answer
HAVE ever heard
TO THE very question
THAT You have asked
CAME FROM the lips.
OF GEORGE y. Conan.
AND THE answer is.
THERE ARE scores Of men.
WHO WILL bet their money
THAT 4 card VIM turn
OR A horse wiz win.
OR THE Hstle ball
Will STOP on red.
OR 4 pair Of dics.
WILL COME seven up.
WHO WOULD refuse to bet
WHAT IT might cost
IT THEY lost their bet
THAT A certain man.
WHO NIGHT come to them.
WOULD BE square with them.
N WHATEVER the trust
THEY REPOsED in him.
LET'S JUST Suppose
YoT SAY to yourself
.I'LL KEEP this boy
@AND I'll wager the sum
THAT m!sht lose
''IF THE boy goes wrong.
THAT HE won't go wrong
AND IF you lose.
YOU'LL lose that sum
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29

Sheriff John ngomery, Of Maricopa county, Arizs
must be to having industries started in his
balwick. He went to a Mexican village Tempe
the other day and dug up garden of marihuana
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29

AND A little faith.
But IF you win
YOU'LL HAVE taken a youth.
WHEN ms days we're dark
AND THE going hard.
AND HAVE started him out.
TO BRIeHTER days.
on AN easier road.
AND As for pool.
WHICH THE boy admits.
THAT b. sometimes plays
PLL BET him right now.
WITH A little practice.
I oouLD skin him to death
FOR WHEY was his age.
I COULD run whole frame
WITHOUT TURNING hair.
I THANK you
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29

Gen. Manuel NJ Dieguez "Hal Hal Pancho Villa;
did you enjoy that little encounter with that gngo
Gen Erwir?"
Pancho Villa @Iust about well you did your
little experience with Col. Bill Greene in Cananea.
GTacos, ados."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-29

The American legion recently passed resolution in
favor of abohing all military titles in favor of good old
fashioned mister" Now let somebody that We
abolish titles of Judge, etc-get real Democratic.