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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
PROMINENT MEN WORK FOR TAG
 DAY. SUCCESS

With 6 number of prominent bust ness men, such as Norman Leeds. William Boardman, Moses Manwar- ing, Charles E. Weeks, Thomas M Cullinan, Walter S. Wilnot and Geo. c. Waldo. Jr., working energetically for the cause, plans to make the Bridgeport Protective Association Tag Day on Saturday, one of the biggest and most effective one-day-appeals for money that Bridgeport has seen, are progressing favorab1y. There is no doubt but what the goal, s6,0O0, will be easily passed.
 Particular stress is being laid on the fact that while there have been many tag days in Bridgeport, only one other has ever been for relief in this country and those who are work ing to make the day a success, can not help but feel that Bridgeport, which has been so generous in con- tributing thousands of dollars to all kinds of funds for all kinds of peo- pie, will never fail to do her duty by an organization, which is entirely home charity.
 If you helped the unfortunate abroad, help the unfortunate in Bridgeport" Is the idea which the Association hopes to put across on Saturday and the members think it in conceivable that q city which gave without stint to a people whom it never saw, would refuse to help those who need aid within its own gates.
 The Protective headquarters is ev- erything from a, nursery to a court of domestic relations and it's benefciar- ies range in age from 10 days to 80 years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
DISABLED VETS
 APPLICATIONS
 TAKEN AT ONCE

Former soldiers. sailors and ma Tines who have incurred disabilities in line of duty which have necessl- tated major amputatiOns, such as the loss of a hand or foot, both hands or both feet, or loss of sight of one or both eyes, and who are desirous of taking vocational training, can now have their applications acted on with in 24 hours, according to a bulletin is sued today by the office of the Asst ant to the Secretary of War, Service and Information Branch. The bull 1etin is as follows:
 Under a new policy just put in eff feet by the Federal Board for Voca- tionaI Education, men who have be- come disabled in the service of the army or navy. no matter what the extent or nature of such disability, are enabled to have their applications for training acted on much more quickly than formerly. Heretofore all applications for training were re ferred from the District Vocational office to the Federal Board at Wash ington for action, thereby entailing much, delay. Under the new system all If these applications are acted on by traveIing field representatives who have been sent out from Washington. .These represent atives cover the en- tire country and visit each vocational board at least once every two weeks, at which time all cases ready in the district office are cleared up. The only cases which such trave1ing rep resentatives must refer to Washing ton are those involving courses for a period longer than two years. On these the Washington office will give
 
 "Men who have had major ampu- tatfons, such as the loss of a hand or foot, or both hands or both feet, or loss of sight of one or both eyes, come under a special class. Their applications will be acted on by the District Vocational officer, who has authority to approve courses up to and including four years in length without referring them to Washing ton Cases of this character should be cleared up within 24 hours.
 "The Federal Board for Vocational Education has also adopted a definite policy regarding tuberculosis cases. Any arrested case of tuberculosis win be considered as 25 per cent. dis abled for period of two years from date of arrest, and the Bureau of War Risk Insurance has agreed that they will consider arrested cases as 25 per cent. disabled for the first six months and 10 per cent. for the fol- lowing IS. This decision enables the giving of the necessary hospital and medical treatment to paes in this class"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
GILLIAN CABINET
 HAS RESIGNED

Santiago, Chile. Tuesday, Oct. H. Disruption of the alliance between the Liberal, Democratic and National parties has brought about the resig- nation of the coalition cabinet form ed on Sept. 26. The purpose of the cabinet leaving office is to allow the dissenting Liberals to reunite with the Liberals, Radicals and Democrats in reconstructing a party alliance capable of carrying on the gover1s- ment. The retiring ministers will continue to manage public affairs un- til a new cabinet can be formed by parliament.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
CREW OF LOST STEAMER LANDED
 IN ENGLAND

Weymouth. Oct. 15-The crew of the British steamer sizergh Castle which foundered at sea during a heavy gale on Oct. 10, were landed here today by the American steamer Afe1. The crew of the British ship reported that their vessel weathered the gales for three days before dis aster, resulting from the crushing in of her lazaret, requiring the sending of wireless calls for help, to which the American ship responded.
 The Sizergh Castle sailed from Antwerp for Norfolk on September 24.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
OBITUARY
RAYMOND c. IUNDGREN.

Funeral services for Raymond C. Lundgren of 67 Maplewood avenue, 16-year-old sailor, who died at the U. s. Naval hospital in Philadelphia, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the mortuary chapel of Henry E. Bishop. Rev. William Horace Day of the United church, officiated. Sail ors attached to the submarine fotilIa at the Lake Torpedo Boat Co.,, fired three volleys from their rifles as part of the naval burial service. The flu neral cortege and firing squad com posed of Bridgeport sailors, were in charge of a chief gunner's mate. A bugler sounded taps" over the grave of the youthful sailor. Burial was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
WEST END WHITE WAY

The opening of the West End White Way will take place next Tuesday ac- cording to announcements made by the committee In charge. Plans have been so completed that in case of rain on the night of the Fist, the celebra- tion will be held the next following clear night
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
BROWN GETS DONATION OF
 S15O,OOO

Providence, Oct. 15 A gift Of s150,oo0 by Edgar L. Marston of New York to Brown University for a new modern language building was an nounced today at the annual meeting of the corporation. Contributions of s20O,O00 for maintenance of the building and an adequate teaching force have been made by personal friends of MT. Marston.
 Plans have also been considered for a new gymnasium.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
WESTERN RUSSIA
 COUNCIL HAS 0USTED GERMANS

London. Tuesday, Oct. 14-The Western Russian central council has busted the German authorities at Mitau, according to a wireless de- spatch received here from Berlin. A state of siege has been declared at N1itau.
 General Won Eberhardt has invited the Dithua nian government to send delegates to a conference to be held at Satakny, and the invitation has been accepted, the despatch de- clares.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
 RUSSIAN ARMY
 PUSHES ON

Stockholm, Tuesday, Oct 1.-The northwestern Russian army is report ed here to have pushed some 35 miles beyond Hamburg, which it captured recently, and to be within twenty miles of Gatchina, which is only 30 miles southwest of Petrograd. The taking of 15O0 prisoners and nine guns from the Bolshevikt Is an nounced. Confidence is expressed among the officers that Petrograd will fall before this attack.
 In the course of the fighting the Red army is making use of mines to a great extent, blowing up the roads everywhere while retreating.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.

Daniel Doyle of Jewett street, one of the men who got into a mix-up with Lieut.. Peter Hall and Detective Jack Garrity, of the Bridgeport police department, early Saturday morning g in Fairfield avenue, was arrested to- day charged with assault and resist ance. He will be arraigned in the city court tomorrow morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
FORFEITED $500 BOND.

John Kazowski of Broad street, who is alleged to have stolen s7 from John Pruss, of Vanstone court, Saturday y night, forfeited a bond of $500 when he failed to appear in the City Court this morning. It is said that Kazow- ski stole Pruss's money while show ing him a trick in a South End sa- loon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
IRENE CREHrN LENNON.

Following a few days illness, Irene Crenin, 5 daughter of Mrs. John E. Casserly and the late Thomas J. Lennon, died last night at her home, 150 Washington terrace. She was a member of this years graduating class at St. Augusttne's school. Her many friends will be grieved to hear of her death. She is survived by her mother, four brothers and two sisters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
TYPE DISAPPEARS.

Isaac Howe, of 27 Sixth street, re- ported to the police today that he left four packages of unused type in the doorway of the American Hardware company's store last Friday night, and when he went to get them they had disappeared. Each Of the cases weighed 20 pounds
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
PROGRESS

"At any rate. the war did away
 with the Teutonic names in the com ic supplements"
 That's a start in the right dIrec- ton. The next war may succeed in
 eliminating the supplements. life.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
Not His Fault.

Creditor-How often must I climb these five flights of stairs before I get the amount that is due me?
 Debtor-Do you think I'm going to rent a place on the ground floor just to accommodate my creditors?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
WANT TO LOCATE NfALUHAM.

The police have been asked to To- cate a man by the name of Vase1 Malchan, who left his home, 648 Still man street, yesterday afternoon, and has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of his disap- pearance Malcham wore a new suit of clothes and had s35 in his pocket He was employed by the Bridgeport Brass Co. and has a wife and fam fly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15
THIEVES TOOK LIBERTY BOND.

Thieves entered the residence of Joseph Hanna, 710 Main street. last night, and stole a $50 Liberty bond. The matter has been reported to the police.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-15

Some of the ball fans think what made President Wilson sick was his inability to get back and see the world series.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-27
Don't You Want the Best?

For so years we have been
making Box Springs and Mat
tresses. We own and operate
the largest, best appointed hy-
sienic bedding factory. We
use only the very finest Hair,
Springs and Coverings, which
are put together by our
trained specialists with such
care and precision that our
Box Springs and Hair Mat
tresses enjoy the high name of
"Faultless," and so they are in
sleep-producing health-giving
slumber and luxury.
Luxurious Box Springs. Reliable
Hair Mattresses, Wooden Bed
steads. Day Beds. English Down
Furniture, Dainty Blankets and
Comforts, Artistic Lamps, white
Enamel Nursery Accessories,
Baby Csrioles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-27
plan NAVAL COURSE
/ FOR COLLEGE MEN
Navy Department Expects to
Develop officers for Big Re-
serve Force in Universities
STUDY TO COVER 4 YEARS

A plan by which college men may win
commissions ms ensigns in a big naval
reserve force which the Navy Depart
ment expects to develop is being worked
out by Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt. according to word received
from Washington.
Every college and university in the
country will be given an opportunity to
20 operate with the Navy Department
along this line. If this plan should be
adopted, four year course in nautical
subjects, augmented by several months
of post graduate work at the Naval
Academy, will be offered students all
over the country.
No definite information from Wash
ington has been received at either the
University of Pcnnsylvaia or Swarth-
more College. and officials at each insti-
tuition refused to discuss tentative plans
on the subject this morning.
According to the Washington state
ment there are now 300, 900 officers and
men in the naval reserve force, and it
was said that every effort would be
made to make one half of this strength
permanent. with inducements Of enroll
ment so attractive that the best class of
young men would be drawn into it.
The proposed plan is to enroll college
freshmen who desire to take the course
for a period of four years. During the
first year the department would recon-
mend n course of study along naval
lines in connection with the regular col
lege curriculum. including physical
training. This work would be under
the supervision of the college authOri-
ties and the commandant of the naval
district. At the end of this term the
students would go TO naval training
camp for a period of about six weeks for
practical instruction, during which time
they would be given subsistence and
nominal pay.
During the second and third years
higher course of naval studies would be
pursued. and at the end of the third
wear the embryo officers would be taken
aboard warships for a cruise of six or
eight weeks duration. desirably in for
eing waters, so that the students might
be given the opportunity to study the
navies of other nations.
After graduation two months course
Of study at the Naval Academy along
general lines would be followed out, the
government paying all expenses and sal
ary. After commission the men would
be returned to civil life, under no obIi-
CATIONS to the. government, except
pledge to serve as officers in event OF
national emergency and to keep in touch
with naval developments.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-27
At $50 & 1850

The most exquisite white foot
wear; bench-made pumps and
oxfords of genuine white buck
skin; also the smartest of buckle
Colonials in washable white kid.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-27

White glove kid pumps and Ok
fords with turn soles and Louis
heels; in the smartest of styles;
also others of white Snobuck
and Nubuck.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-27

Oxfords and Pumps of washable
white kid with ivory welt sole
and white enameled leather heel;
made in women's and growing
girls lasts; other styles in white
buck at this same price.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-27

confcctioner, of 2446 North Broad
street, died suddenly at his summer
home near Lansdae yesterday morning
following heart attack. He was
eighty five years old.
Mr.. Weir was born in New York and
came to this city when he was fifteen
years old. lie was in the confectionery
business at Front street near Susque-
hanna Avenue until his retirement sew
Cral years ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-27

Pumps and Oxfords of white
Nubuck, white snobuck and
white canvas with French heels
or Cuban heels.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-27
Charles L. Humpton

Coatesville. May 2T.-Charlcs l."
Hampton, general manager of the tube
mill of the Parkesburg Iron Company
and one of the leading citizens of
Parkesburg, died suddenly at his home
there yesterday. He had been i'll only
twenty -four hours with bronchial pneu-
monia. He was prominent in Masonic
circles. and was member of Lu lm
Temple Shrine. Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-27
Deaths of a Day
CAPTAIN FRANK J. RHENERT
Coast Guard Officer Dies at Wayne
HOSPITAL

Captain Frank J. Rhenert, of the
coast guards and for thirteen years a
member of the United States navy, died
at the Wayne Hospital on Sunday fol
lowing an operation. The operation was
performed in an effort to cure wounds
received in action in Mexico last De-
cember.
He was the only son Of the late
Howard 7. Rhenert, a we'll known steel
manufacturer of Philadelphia, and Mrs.
Helen Rhenert, who is staying with
friends at Wayne, Pa. Although Cap
tain Rhenert's profession necessitated
his moving about from place to place,
he had many friends in Philadelphia
who will hear of his death with great
regret.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-27
Miss Mary e. Elliott

Miss Mary Elizabeth Elliott. who
was actively interested in many chart
ties. died yesterday at her home. l"OS
Spruce street, after n weeks illness.
She was a daughter Of the late william
Elliott. who was sheriff of Philadelphia
from 1874 till 1871. and Of Mrs. Mary
G. Elliott. of 81 South Seventeenth
street. who is president of the board OF
trustees of the State Hospital for tho
Insane nt NorriStOMn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-27
Henry Perkin Meyers

Henry Prrkin Meyers, for many years
prominent in Masonic circles. died Sat
urday at his home. 2135 Vine street
at tho age of seventy six. Mr. Meyers
who was bachelor. served in New
Jersey regiment in the Civil War. F"r
many years he was connected with thu
clerical department of Wamamak"r x
Browns Oak Hall.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-27

A son, Captain Arnold Matthews, land
cd at Halifax today, returning from
overseas. He was one Of Premier Bor-
den's party. j. X. l.. Ross, Montreal,
financier and prominent sporting man,
is n son in law.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-05-27
w. o. Matthews

Toronto, May 27.-W. D. Mat
thews. a director of the Canadian Pa
cific Railway and leading grain man
and financier. died at his home here
Saturday night, aged sixty five years.
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
WEAVE NET AROUND
'MADNAN" SLAYER

With his own mother. one Of his
victims, his doctor and a guard from
Leavenworth penitentiary. all giving
cOrroborative Testimony against him,
James Henry Jackson. 'the madman
OF the northwest on trial fo- the
murder OF Lillfsn Hood, now A1ds
himself enmeShed in q strong weo OF
circumstantial evidence.
Miss Martha Geagan told OF his At
tack upon her just prior to his as
sault on Miss Hood. His mothr-, Mrs.
Fannie Jackson, OF 1114 Eighteenth
street, told Of his rushing to her home
within an hour after Miss Hood had
been fatally shot. Henry Lemmer, an
official from Leavenworth, Identified
the hat found outside Miss Hoods
window as OF the sort given to Jack
son when he was discharged from the
prison.
Because today is Good Friday, Jack
sons trial has been put over until
next Monday United States Attorney
John z. Laskey expects to finish the
case early in the week.
Jackson seemed entirely unmoved
during the testimony Of both Miss
Geagan and his mother. He appeared
only as a disinterested listener a.
Miss Geagan told OF being startled
out of sleep by someone striking
matches in her room. She testified
that she called out and a mans voice
answered: Its me-" Instantly, she
said, she screamed, whereupon the in
truder jumped at her as she sat Up
in bed. She screamed again. and the
man pulled out a revolver, held il
closely to her side, and fired. AS other
members Of the household rushed to
her assistance, her assailant dashed
out OF the room, down the stairway.
and out into the street.
Henry NJ. Loomis. OF Eastport, Me-.
D cousin OF Miss Geagon's who with
his wife. was staying at the Geagon
home on Connecticut avenue. identified
articles found in Jackson's room as
things taken from the Geagon home.
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
GIRL SUICIDE ASKS
BLUE DRESS BURIAL

"I have borne all could. Bury me
in my blue dress. I hope you will
pardon me for this act" wrote Miss
Grace CoombS, twenty-eight years
old, formerly a yeoman CD in the
naval reserve. before ending her life
by inhaling gas in her room at 942
New York avenue northwest
The note was addressed to the girls
mother who. when handed the mis-
sive today, became prOstrated.
Miss COombs was found uncon-
sciOus about o'clock yesterday at
ternon by Mrs. r. l. McArtor, who
keeps A roOming house at the New
York avenue address, and was sent to
the Emergency Hospital, where she
died an hour later.
John s. Coombs, OF the Federal
Trade Commission. a brother of the
girl. has taken the body to his home
at WoOdmont. Md. Coroner Nevitt
gave a certificate of death by suicide.
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
NATIONS TEACHERS
ALL INVITED HERE

Educators representing thousands
OF teachers may hold convention in
Washington in July, according to
plans now being, formulated by the
District teachers unions. Miss Alice
Deal. president Of the High School
Teachers Union, told The Times to-
day.
The occasion Will be the annual
of the American Fedora
tion OF Teachers, Of which the. Dis
trict teachers unions, composed Of
nearly 1000 Washington educators,
are members.
The invitation TO hold the con9enz
tion in Washington will be extended
to Charles B. Spillman, president Of
the American Federation OF Teachers,
who is now in Washington, Miss Deal
stated.
The holding Of the conventions in
Washington. will constitute an i'm
mense help to the District teachers
unions in their fight for statement
and recognition of their rights by the
Board OF Education" said Miss Deal
The Times was informed today that
the Board Of Education is still un-
decided as to the action 70 take re-
garding the request OF Miss Wood
tion which caused her suspension It
is expected that the answer will be
when the meeting which
was adjourned Wednesday until Next
Monday is held.
The Washington times., 1919-04-18
TAG A QUART
MILK CERTAIN
AFTER MAY |
Or. Fowler, Following Confer
ence With Producers AssO-
citation, Guarantees Drop.

The people OF Washington and the
District Health Department have won
their fight against the high price %
milk and the sale Of unlicensed milk
in the National Capital"
This was the statement given The
Times today by DR.. William c. FoW-
ler. District Health officer. who has
been for several weeks engaged in a
fight to remedy milk conditions IN
Washington.
DR.. FoWier's statement was given
to The Times following q trip to Vir-
ginia yesterday, where he conferred
with members OF the Maryland ani
Virginia Milk Producers Association.
81 cannot at this time make public
the basis for the statement that we
have won the fight. without violating
certain condolences" stated Dr. FOW-
Ter. But the people OF Washington
may be sure that 14-cent-a-duart
milk will bssthe standard in this city
after May 1, and that the possibility
OF bringing unlicensed milk into the
District has been practically elini-
mated for a time.
"a few milk dealers may refuse to
recognize the 14-eent-a-quart stand
ard price which Is to go into effect
on Nay 1, but the law OF competition
viii soon force them 70 yield"
DR.. Fowler today is IN receipt or
q resolution passed by the executive
committee Of the Maryland and Vir-
ginia Milk Producers Association.
which pledges to the Health De-
partment the aid OF the association
in barring unlicensed milk from the
District.