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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
BOY OF NINE
 KILLED WHEN
 TRUCK HITS HIM

While playing at the corner of Bostwick and Osborne avenues at 10:55 o'clock this morning, Steve Czopek, g, of 359 Bostwick avenue was struck and almost instantly killed by a truck owned by the Bridgeport Hydraulic company and operated by George North, of 1861 Fairfield ave- nue. North repo. ed the accident to police headquarters, and was arrested, charged with manslaughter. He was later released under bonds of S1,O00.
 According to the drivers story, the autom obiIe truck was proceeding south along Bostwfck avenue, and North was sounding his horn as a warning to the many youngsters who were sledding in the street. The Czopek boy was one of a group of children which was standing on the curb. and as the truck came along he dashed out di- rectly in front of 1t. The front wheels of the machine passed over the lads head, crushing the skull. The Emer- gency hospital ambulance was im- mediately summoned, but the child died before he could be taken to a hospital.
 North will be arraigned in the City court Monday morning, charged with manslaughter. A coroner's examina- tion will probably be held immedt- ately.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
CONNECTICUT ''REDS" TAKEN
 TO NEW YORK
Brought Through Hartford Streets in Chains-53 to
 Be Deported.

Hartford, Dec. 2o-Handcuffed to chains, 53 alleged radicals were taken from this city to New York on thc 12:35 train today by federal agents for deportation. They had been con- fined at the Hartford county jail for some weeks following their arrest in various parts of the state.
 Three trucks carried the prisoners from the jail to the railway station The reds were handcuffed in groups to lengths of chains. Officers were posted at strategic points about the jail and on the streets in the vicinity and curiosity seeking onIookers were barred.
 There were hooting crowds along the streets to the railway station and at Church and Union streets, where the prisoners were loaded aboard a special coach the police had hard work to keep the throng back. Off, cers were posted all about at each end of the coach and in the middle of the tracks to prevent any effort of their friends to liberate the pris- onerS
 When the last fred" had forced his way in the already crowded coach, a switching engine pulled the car to the main line, where 1t was couple d to the 12:35 express.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
VatSOIlLeft Estate Of
 $1 3 )O,OOO
Late Banker Had Seat on Stock Exchange Valued at $1OO,0OO, and Owned Bank Building.

That General Thomas L. Watson, who died here at his home in Black Rock, last week, was in the millionaire class is the opinion of business men of this city. In his will, as an- nounced by Probate Judge Paul l.. Miller, General Watson leaves all his property to his wife, Alice c. L. Watson, his daughter Mrs. Alice w. Armit- age, of New York City, and Ar thur K. L. Watson of this city.
 In the will Mrs. Alice c. L. Watson and William H. Griffith, manager of the Watson bank here, are named as the executors of the estate. The ap- praisers are Edmund H. Judson, Hamilton G. Shelton, and William H. Comedy, Jr. In their announcement of the estate the family says that it consists of the family resid ence at Black Rock and interests in the city and New York of unknown value. One of the chief items of the estate is the banking business of the T. L Watson &r Co.,, who also do a broker age business in New York.
 According to the city records the home in Black Rock, which is reg istered in his wife's name, is worth $58, property owned by the gen. eral on Congress street, consisting of two buildings and land, is valued at $1S,405, the new bank building. which is listed in his own name and not as the corporation's, is valued at about $50, ,000, the land for the bank, also listed as his, at John and Main streets, Is valued at S212, ,724; property on Grover avenue is worth $7,05O, and a lot on Munroe street is valued at s594.
 Added to these items there is his seat on the New York Stock Elk change, which is worth S1O0,O00, ac- cording to recent sales; his New York banking and brokerage property, and his financial interests in the banks as well as stock and cash which he may hold personally. It is estimated that Bridgeport interests will total close to $S00,0O0 and his New York inter ests together personal property will amount to about S70o,0O0, making the entire estate worth close to a million and a half dollars.
 Judge Miller said this morning that no accurate accounting of the estate could be had until at least the first of February as in inventory could not be completed until that time. No list of the generals property could be se- cured this morning from the R. G. Dunn company, financial agents, as they said that they did not list bank CTS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
30 Lost As
 Oil dIlker Goes Down
Earl Dooley, W a sh C Ashore, Tells Tragic Tale of Fate of Crew of J. A. Chanslor.

Bandon, Ore, Dec. 20 At least 30 lives were lost when the oil tanker J. A. Chanslor, bound in ballast from Portland, Ore, to San Francisco, was wrecked off Cape BIanco. Thurs day night, according to the report of Earl Dooley, member of the crew, who was washed ashore from one of the ChansIor's life boats, near here, early today.
 fled man was saved. According to Dooley, the ship struck a reef at 6:15 Thursday night and broke in two a few minutes afterward, the after part of the vessel sinking, taking 30 me1 down with it. A score of the crew of 51 were still unaccounted for today.
 After the vessel broke in two, &C., cording to Dooley's accopnt, 10 or 12 of the survivors succeeded in man. ming life boats, Captain A. Sawyer be- ing among them.
 They drifted about all Thursday night and most of yesterday, picking up a seaman who appeared insan3 } when taken from the water and died shortly afterwards. On attempting g to effect a landing near here, Dooley said, the boat capsized and he and an known to have reached shore.
 Dooley expressed the opinion, how ever, that others from the capsized life boat would be found alive along the beach.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
ITALIANS LOOK
 FOR MAN WHO
 G0T $500 CASH

Several Dron1inent Rridgeport Italians, and particularly Frank Ca liggia are searching today for one David Rosso, residence unknown, who came into this city two weeks aga and departed yesterday with a por- tion of Caligga's property, including $500 in cash, an overcoat, two pairs of shoes and some jewelry.
 WheI Rosso first landed in Bridge port he styled himself as an ex-avia>- tor, and declared that he had been awarded numerous decorations by the Fl ench government for gallantry in action. The self-confessed hero was warmly welcomed by the Italian of the city, and he returned this hos pitalityi by placing the well known 'bee' o1 several of his newly-nade friends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
Exit Of French Predicted
 By An Irish Newspaper

Dublin, Dec 2O-Belief is ex- pressed that evidence has been se- cured that may result in the arrest of several of those who planned and carried out the attack on Viceroy French.
 Documents were secured by the authorities last night when a store in this city was raided, the officers having been led to the place by pa pers found on the person of a man named Savage who was killed while running from the scene of the at tempted assassination. Savage be- longed to the Sim Fein volunteers
 It Is recalled that the Sim Fein newspaper Republic, edited by Dar- rell F,iggis printed in one of it's Sep tember issues:
 "Viscount French will not be here much longer, but the nation will continue. Its freedom will be won when French has passed from the scene"
 Absence of independent witnesses and the quickness of the attack caus- ed a number, of discrepancies in ac- counts of the occurrence It was at first said that Policeman Loughlin, guard at the Ashtown cross roads had been killed, but it developed he was only wounded. When the firing began, he ran toward the viscount's motor car, but ripped and fell. While he was lying on the ground a bullet passed through one of his feet He is now in a hospital, where it is said he is progressing well. Detec- tive Sergeant Haley, who was also wounded, is at the Viceregal Lodge. He was a body guard of Viscount French. succeeding Constable Hoey,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20

MT. Lewis statement says;
 Some one has done me a, great in- justice, and I feel that the public should know tt- It has been charged against mo that I made certain state znents that I never made and would not make. In his instructions to the federal grand jury. which is now in- Vesttgating the coal industry. Judge Andersen called attention to a speech made by member Of Congress on october 29 in which that congressman said!
 MT. John |. Lewis, now acting president of the United Mine Work CTS, when attending one of the joint conferences with the operate re- ferred to the purpose of the coutsr- ence as follows:
 As I understand 1t, 1t is for inc purpose of wiping out competition be- tween us as miners first, viewing t from our side of the question; nezt for the purpose of wlping out compe- tition as between the operators lu these four states When we have suc- ceeded In that and we have perfecte5 an organization on both sides of the question: then if I understand the real purpose of this movement, 1t is that we will Jointly declare war on every man outside of the competitive he1d who will do anything in any way en- dangerfng the peace that exists be- tween lis,
 |" What is necessary to do this?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
p PainterS For Five
 Day Week
light Hour Day At Dollar An Hour is Rule Also of Decorators and Paper Hangers.

It will cost considerably more to paint your house next year, the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators k Paper Hangers of this city, decided at their annual meeting last night.
 It was unanimously voted that, be- ginning next April 1, 1920, the pay of all members of the union should be $1 an hour, and the question of demanding g. 40 hour week in place Of the present fl hour week, was laid over to next meeting.
 Notices had been sent to each member notifying him that action and 10 of the constitution of the union so that they should read as follows:
 Section g. That five days a week and eight hours 8 day shall constitute q weeks work
 Absolutely, under no ctrcum- stances, shall any work be done on Saturday. Any member violating this section will be expelled from this local for the first offence. To take on and after the 1st day of April, 1920"
 Section 10. The minimum rate of wages for the journeymen shall be $1 an hour, starting the first day of April, 1920"
 The meeting was the largest ever held by the union and there was a spirited election of officers for the coming year.
 A. J. McKeon defeated A. w Mill CT for business agent by vote of POS to 83. E. L. Mccarthy was elected president; William Mascott, vice pres ident; W. M. Lyons, recording secre- tary; A J. McKeon, financial secre- tary; E. J. Joy, treasurer; c. Han son, warden; B. M. Thompson, con- ductor; H. EngIehart, trustee
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20

Organize our forces in the competing fields as far as the United Mine Workers are concerned. Go into these outside competing fields and tell your competitors that they have to join this movement, whether they like it or not, and give stability to the coal business of the United States"
 This congressman was Schuyler Merritt, of Connecticut, known to be one of the most impiacable enemies of organized labor. Why he made such 9 statement about me passes my un- cterStan ding, for he had not the slight
 z- rounds for doing so. At no time,
 . no place, and under no circum- E-ances did I ever make the statement which he charges to me. Congress- man Merritt could have learned this ruth before making the speech if he ha i wished to do so.
 Judge Anderson had a right to rely on the speech of Congressman Merritt as containing the truth, for the speech was published in the Congressional Record, thus giving it official stand Ing. But I say now that Congress man 8IeTritt's quotation of statemen ts alleged to have been made by me Is false and wholly unwarYanted
 1T have written Congressman Mer- ritt 2 letter demanding a retraction or tho false charge which he made aSain2.t me and which now forms one of the important bases for the federal grand jury investigation"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20

who was recently killed by parties unknown.
 Most recent reports state the mo- tor car in which the viscount rode was not struck by bullets, the at tacking party centering it's attention on the automobile immediately be- hind. which was empty This car was shattered by a bomb, which burst inside of the vehicle
 The N-ceregal Lodge is under close guard of police, no one being allowed to enter. It is known that the viscount has expected an attack, and he is quoted as saying recently he was governing Ireland, pistol in hand" but that he Twas not going to evade danger
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20

New York, Dec. 2O-The govern ment steamship Buford-''the soviet ark'-is ready to leave New York for Soviet Russia on two hours notice, it was learned this morning. She will carry on her holiday cruise a greater part of several hundred radi- calls held for deportation at Ellis Island. Information was withheld concerning the exact hour of sailing.
 Many persons considered among the most dangerous of those charged with plotting to overthrow the Unit ed States government will be "guests" of this government for the cruise. Alexander Berkman and Emma Gold mans names are the most notabls on the passenger list.
 At least three mystery trains" are bringing additional radicals here
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
BERGER WINS WITH 4+,8O6
 PLURALITY

Milwaukee, Wis. Dec. 2o-Victor L. Berger, Socialist, today was again representative elect from the fifth congressional district, having defeat ed Henry H. Bodenstab, fusion can- didate, by a majority of 4,806 in yes- terday's special election
 The complete unofficial vote com piled today gave Berger 24 ,367 and Bodenstab 19,561.
 Berger was denied a seat in the House of Representatives November 10, last after an investigation by that body into his record during the war following his conviction and sentence of twenty years in a. federal prison on the charge of violating the espionage act,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
DEPORTATION SHIP READY TO
 LEAVE FOR RUSSIA IN LESS
 THAN TWO HOURS, IS LATE CLAIM

from various parts of the country. It was predicted that $50 disciples ot violence would be corralled in the Ellis Island detention pens before nightfau.
 The movement Of the trains is be- ing kept secret and even the author ities are in the dark as to just when the red flag specials" will arrive One was moving slowly from BuffalY with reds who have busted them selves it is charged, with spreading the seeds of unrest along the Cana dian border. Another was due from Pittsburgh with agitators alleged to have advocated sabotage and vio- fence during the recent steel strike A third train load from Philadelphia includes agitators charged with at. tempting to cause a strike in ship wards.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
EGYPT DEMONSTRATES AGAINST
 BRITISH MISSION AND STRIKE
 IS CALLED BY NATIVE LAWYERS

Cairo on 8onday and Tuesday espe-
 ciaiy -R the native quarters, where trs,nacaE-s were stoned, but the police prev Jed serious disorders. A dem onstrs ion wzs carried out there by z7O sIllaen-= on Monday, resulting in the arrest of eleven, who will be court TnaFJiaEie1- Native lawyers have de- cLared sa waaks strike as a protest against the arrival of the Milner Mission. Fly per cent of the gov eFnnenE auuloyes are said to favor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20

London, Dec. 2o-serious rioting occurred at Alexandria, Egypt, on Sunday, one Egyptian policeman be- ing killed, according to belated ca bles from Cairo.
 This Is the first recorded disturb ance since the arrival of the British mission headed by Fiscount Miner rrha operations of this mission, cor resnondents declare, are wrapped in Invsery. and the people are represent ed as ''becoming disgusted-"
 Incfpient disturbances occurred in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
COAL MINERS' HEAD
 DEMANDS EXTRACTION OF HILLS SUCCESSOR
Judge Anderson Used Charges Made By Schuyler Merritt of Stamford, of Whom John l.. Lewis Says "He is Known To Be One of the Most ImpIacabIe Enemies of Organized Labor

Indianapolis, Dec 20Jchn L. Lewis, Acting President of the United Mine Workers of America denied lin every part cular" statement attributed to him by congress and used by United States District Judge A. B. Anderson his charge the federal grand jury summoned to investigate the coal strike statement made public here today. Lewis part of the statement also made public letter he had written Congressman Schuyler Merritt of Connecticut requesting that you make amends for your mistake by public admission of the fact.-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
SOLDIER SUES FOR DIVORCE.

Emma Nelson of this city, who is being sued for divorce by Ernest O. Nelson, a former member of the A. E. F., was allowed $35 to defend her suit by an order of Judge Webb in the superior court yesterday after noon Nelson claims that while he was fighting in France his wife was unfaithful. He has also brought s5O,0OO suit against Joseph D'Agos- tino, a local contractor, claiming the latter aleinated Mrs. Nelson's affec- tiSasA.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
SENATE VOTES TO CONTROL SUGAR
 UP TO JUNE 30

Washington, Dec. 20-By vote of 50 to 12, the Senate today adopted the compromise the bill to con- tinue the government control of sug- ar during 1920, accepting House amendments increasing authority of the United States Sugar Equalization Board by limiting it's licensing pow CTS to next June 30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20

The idea will be to give a large amount of autonomy to each section of Ireland, with thoroughly easy ma chinery providing for their combina- ton as soon as they desire to unite, the bill being intended to pave the road for elimination of the idea of the partition of Ireland. To com bined Ireland it is added even great power may be given that reposed for the separate sections.
 It is expected that the preraier's announcement will be conciliatory and comprehensive in outlining what he hopes will be an acceptable plan. The new scheme of government diff fers consid erably from the plans pre- viously discussed and carried conces- sions on various questions much further. The government, in framing the bill is understood to have kept
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
KNOX WOULD
 AFFIRM PEACE
 WITH GERMANS

Washington, Dec. 20-A new reso- lution to deeclare a state of peace, retain to the United States any ma teria1 benefits provided for in the treaty of Versailles, and affirm the governments general support of some practical plan for an international peace league, was laid before the for eign relations committee today by Senator Knox, Republican, Pennsyl- vania.
 The resolution also declared in gen. eral terms that the United States would continue it's close relations with the allies.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
SIXTEEN DEAD
 30 INJURED IN
 TRAIN COLLISION

Montreal, Dec. 20-Sixteen persons were killed and 35 injured in the collision between a freight train and a special passenger train near Onawa, Maine, this morning, according to an official statement issued by the Cana dian Pacific railway company at II a. m. The dead include four mem bers of the train crews.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
HEARING ON DICK DEATH

Coroner Phelan went to Danbury today o4hold a hearing in the case of Louis tDick, who was killed last Thursday Swhen struck by a train at a crossing in Bethel. The coroner started tf9 hearing at 2:30 this af- ternoon aH expected to finish talk ing testim ly today. He will not rem der fin tg in the case uHsil next week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
IRISH BILL
 GIVES LECILATURES ID ULSTER AND SOUTH
But British Government Decides Against Estab- Ishment of An Independent Irish Republic Congress Will Preside Over Two Parts of Island If Plan Goes Through.

London, Dec 2OThe proposed Irish bill which Premier Lloyd George will outline in the House of Commons Mon day will it is believed forecast government for Ireland alogous to the state system America. It is understood provide for separate arament for Ulster and southern Ireland respectively with superior body chosen by both sections all of the bodies to be represented regarding i'm affairs the British parliament to which Irish elected the states elect members to the American House of Representatives..
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
CASE CONTINUED

Patrick Collins, of 106 Davis ave nue, who was arrested last night, charged with embezz1ement was ar- raigned in the City court this morn- ing, but his case was continued un- til Ts.~Aaa., landaT SRaa hands.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20

before it as primary points, first, that the secession of Ireland and the es- tabIishment of an independent Irish Republic could not be tolerated, but that on the other hand, the present system of government could not be continued and that it was impossible to ignore the fact that there were two great sections of Ireland, each of whose claims must be considered.
 The bill is understood to provide for granting the fullest possible freedom to the two Irish leg 'slaUures, admins tering their own affairs. with powers similar to those held by the states in America. When questions affecting the empire arise they would come uI- der the consideration of the imperial parliament. in which Ireland would have a voice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
THE WEATHER.

New Haven, Dec. 2O-ESair to- night and Sunday; slightly vREa~ Sunday,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
ROSSIGNAL FREED
 OF MURDER IN CITY COURT TOL.c

After being detained for in connection with the Harry RossignaI, of 4O9 q nue. Leonard Ga brelIo, street was freed from morning when charg were nolled by the '"
 Gabrielle was Norwalk, on Dece-
 Charles Russo, - street, who is :.&=.-4-as-as-------l.' -l A fessed to the - located by the left BridgepoDS the murder, in eyading
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-20
The Weather

Bridgeport and vicinity Fair tonight and Sunday; slightly warmer Sunday.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-01-10

when he examined a perfume bottle, found on a dresser with a lot of other feminine articles in a dug out captured from the Germans.
 Soldiers of Greek faith were given leave Tuesday to permit them to celebrate Christmas, which occurs on January z, of the Gregorian calendar accord ing to the Greek calendar. This priviledge was obtained for the men by Rev. R. Kanellos of the Greek Catholic church thru Fred B. Appleget, educational work director for the Y. M. c. A. in camp.
 Rev. w. H. Mitchell has re- signed as director of religious work for the Army Y. NJ. c. A. in Camp Pike, and become as sOciated with the state Y. NJ. c. A. in the student work. His successor in camp has not been announced.
 Sixteen thousand soldiers at tended the movies given in the "" building in Camp Pike last week, according to reports by building secretaries. There were 42 performances.
 r~ii 'em vou saw IT m The Arau.