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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
MANY DIVORCE
 PETITIONS FILED
 FOR NEXT TERM

Desertion is the ground in three of the four divorce petitions filed today in the superior court. In the fourth suit intolerable cruelty is alleged by Ruth A. Bicksler of this city, who sues French B. Bicksler of this city. The wife's maiden name was Ruth Miller. She married the defendant October 2S, 1917.
 Mary JubIowsId of Shelton seeks a decree from Alexander Jublowski of Milford. Desertion on October IS, 1916, is the ground. The couple were married October 3, 1898.
 Roberta HnIiard of Greenwich, wants a separation from Hummer HiIliard of New York. The wife de- clares HilIiard left her December 2, 1912. The plaintiff, whose maiden name was Roberta Brown, married the defendant, September 16, 1907.
 DesertiOn is also the ground in the action brought by Rose Benedett of Norwalk. against Joseph Benedetu of New York. She says Benedetti left their home January 1, 1912. The | marriage took place August g, 1904.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
R, R, LEAVING LONDON HAVE
 TO GUT RUNS
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 perishabIe goods. Reports state these
 trains were operated by union men
 who wanted to reach their homes,
 and that these men have nearly all
 joined those who obeyed the first call
 from the national union of railway
 men. Irish roads are not yet invOl-
 ed in the strike but the men there
 have been instructed by union head quarters to be ready to walk out at any moment.
 Concern is felt over the possibility of the strike spreading to tNo miners and transport workers unions, which are affiliated with the national union of railway men. James Henry Thomas. leader of the railroad workers, said yesterday he would ask the assistance of the triple alliance only in case he "cannot fight the railroad question alone" Robert Smillle. leader of the miners union, speaking at Glasgow last night, said that, because of the fact that the mines and railroads are 1 so closely related. 90 pr cent. of the coal diggers of the country would be ! idle in a few days. This would auto | matcaIly bring about strike conditions without an actual strike order being l sent. MT. SmiIIie advised members of the union to be calm and to conduct 1 a passive campaign
 One hundred thousand miners now | are idle in the south Wales coal fields | as a result of the railroad strike l Many co-HeEies are closing dawn and l the Swansea HarbOr trade is par l aIyzed.
 London is being fed by means o l fleets of motor lorries. which bring l milk and other foodstuffs to the city ] The government has appealed to the people to economlze as much as pos 1 sible in petrol, fuel and food.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
TWO KILLED
 SEVEN INJURED
 IN TRAIN CRASH
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caught sight of the block signal sci against his train he attempted to stop but the airbrakes would not hold and his locomotive, with the weight of 39 loaded cars behind it, plOwed into the caboOse of the extra crushing IL into splinters and hurling its occu- pants into the wreckage. The loco motive of extra 5114 and four cars were derailed.
 A special train carrying physicians was despatched from this city, upon receipt of the news of the accident at the offices of the Central New Fngland road here WreCking crews were dispatched from New Haven and Maybrook, N. '.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
Soft Coal Men Now
 Ask SS a Day

Buffalo, Sept 29-The soft coal operators of the central competitive field today submitted to the joint conference of operators and miners their reply D the demands of the men for a sixty per cent increase in wages and shorter working hours.
 Before the session opened there was much speculation as to the atti- tude the operators would take on what has been called the most revo- lutionary demands in the history of the industry, involving an increase in pay from the present standard of S5 a day to SS a day for approximately 400, 1000 men. The operators refused to discuss reports that their reply would be a flat refusal to grant the demands of the miners.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
HAD CHICKEN DINNER

Eighteen members of the State Motor Vehicle Department, including a number of young women from the Bridgeport office, enjoyed a chicken dinner and "hot dog" roast at Happy Day cottage, Fairfield beach, yester- day.
 yachting trip on Thomas Connor's yacht and returned late in the even ing. Superintendent of Police John H. Redgate, was one of the guests of honor at the pleasant affair.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
Spitz Appointed
 As Trustee of
 Bankrupt Estate

Referee Banks this morning ap- pointed Henry Spitz, trustee of the bankrupt estate of Emma Mahler, formerly in the retail grocery busi- ness in this city. The trustees bond was fixed at $500, and Samuel Haber- man. Harry Fox and Bernard r. Sullivan were named as appra isers.
 Referee Banks also authorized the trustee of the bankrupt estate of Gris- haven 6 Waingran to sell the prop erty of the estate which consists of automobile accessories and supplies
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
Big Crowd of
 Sightseers on
 Board Calhoun

The greatest crowd of sightseers that ever visited a war ship in Bridgeport harbor went aboard the Destroyer COlhoun at the foot of Wall street yesterday. Every nook and corner of the ship from the bridge to the hunks in the hold was inspect ed by them.
 The stern gun, attracted much at- tenuon because of the fact that it carried a metal plate announcing that the gun had been made in Bridgeport by the American &- British company.
 The Colhoun will lie at the dock for another day or two awaiting or ders which it expected will cause her to depart for southern waters to in- dulge in target practice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
SPANISH FORCE ANrBUsHED.

Madrid, Sunday, Sept 28-Twe7ve officers and five soldiers were killed when detachment of police fell into ambush in Morocco recently ac- cording to despatches received from the Spanish high commissioner in that country. A party of the detach- ment is reported to have deserted but it is added hat these were native re- cruits
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29

Pittsburgh. Sept. ag---The Ameri- can Steel and Wire Company an uounced that the rod mills in it's plants at Braddock. Rankin and Far roll resumed operations today. The rod mills were cIoseI last week. The compauy's Il1nt at Donora, also closed last week, reported men returning there for work. In the Cleveland field, the company announced, the nail department of the H. P. Works began operations. The company stat cd that it had plenty of men in the ChicaEo district ready to report but operations will not be attempted until after pay day. which is tomorrow. Reports from Johnston, Pa. show no change in conditions there. The Cam 5ria plant of the Nidvale Cteel Com pan which shut down last Tuesday. is still idle and will not resume. off ciaIs say, until 9 sufficient number of men indicate a desire to return. The ! Lorain Steel Company in the Johns town field continued to operate. al though strikers claimed it was work ] ing with "unly % handful of men, . At New Castle the various plants of 1 the Carnegie Compony and the Amer ! ican Sheet and Tin Plate Company . continued operations, in some in- | stances departments showing more men at work, corporation officials re- CTtel.
 The McKeesport Tin Plate Go. a . Port Eue. resumed operations in tho finishing department with a complet, | personnel. officials stated The mil
 was shut down a week ago.
 Picketius was done on a larg,
 scale in the lower Monongahela ValIe!
 where the Homestead, Braddock an,
 RanE4a plants of the Carnegie Stee Go. are situated. In some instances . especially at Rankin. the picketinj prevented many men from returning . officials claimed. It did not dete
 those who had worked last week an,
 a small number of additional men, i ] was said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
SHEPARD LOST S195.

Oliver Shepard, of 449 Broad street, is today bemoaning the loss of S195 in good hard cash which was stolen from his residence some time Satur- day afternoon whfi- he was changing his clothes. According to the police report Shepard left the money in a canvass bag in the kitchen. He re- tired to an adjoining room to change his clothes, and when he returned found that his money had disappear ed. The police are Investigating.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
BridgepOrters
 Eat Everything
 At Port Jefferson

So large number of BridgepOrters took advantage of the fine weather yes terday to take the trip over the Bridgcport-P Jefferson ferry that they swamped the old Long Island town and cleaned up all the available supply of eatarles and drinkables.
 The natives say that next Sunday they will be prepared for the invasion of the hungry and thirsty city folks.
 On the trip yesterday the Norlord carried A automobiles and a capacity crowd of passengers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
OBITUARY
JOIN CIIllNTPLAIN

The funeral of John Champlain was held at o'clock this afternoon from the undertaking parlors of Rourke and Boucher, 1895 Main St. Rev. MT. Simpson of the Christian Union conducted the services and a delegation from the Brothers Of Eagles acted as bearers. Interment was in L.akeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
NOTICE.

 'rtmary Polling Places for d Democratic Party in the City of Bridgeport
 FIRST DISTRICT No. 1e6 State Street SECOND DISTRICT No. 511 Myrtle Avenue THIRD DISTRICT No. soc BOstwiclE Avenue FOURTH DISTRICT No. 2O4 Colorado Avenue FIFTH DISTRICT No. SG9 Poplar Street
 SIXTH DISTRICT No. 1900 North Avenue SEVENTH DISTRICT No. 1193 Main Street EIGHTH DISTRICT No. 2O32 Main Street NINTH DISTRICT No. 12Of East Main Street TENTH DISTRICT No. 12S Barnum Avenue ELEVENTH DISTRICT No. 353 East Main Street TWELFTH DISTRICT No. 1265 Stratford Avenue 29bs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
TUG BRINGS COAL.

The tug Eugene Hughes of the James Hughes line arrived in the harbor this morning with 4,500 tons of soft coal for the American Brass company. The barges will be lowed around to the company's yard on the Housatonic river by the Bridgeport Towing Company.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
ASK PERMIT
 TO FORECLOSE
 ON MORTGAGE

ProDcrty on CentraI avenue is sought to be forec1osed in a suit started by David B, Boothe and Ste
 phen Boothe of Stratford, against John and Margaret Cnnlon of this city. IL Is claimed that on January 31, 1918 the defendants gave their note for S1,450 and mortgaged the kCentral avenue tract as security. It ks said that the note is due and un- Aaid. The suit is returnable to the Clommon Pleas Court, October term.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
GET s2 IN CIGAR STORE

Thieves entered a cigar store belong ing to Samuel FeteIson. of 612 East Main street, sometime Saturday night and stole S2 in pennies and a quantity of cigars and cigarettes. The robbery has been reported to the police.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
GOING THROUGH CANAL.

The tug Staples. Capt Len Han cort, of Bridgeport, with tow of 7,- coo tons of coal fer Boston. stopped over in Bridgeport, yesterday after noon and later proceeded to his des- tination He will go through the Cape Cod canal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
CHARLES ROGERS.

Charles Rogers, ST., died suddenly early yesterday morning at his home
 62S Colorado avenue. He was em- ployed at the U. M. c. Co. for a mum Der of years. Funeral services will, be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the funeral parlors Of Walker & Banks on Fairfield avenue,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
ROBBED BY JITNEYMAN

Philip Dalanzo, of 391 South Main street, reported to the police this morning, that he was assaulted and robbed of S3 and a gold watch in Seaside park Saturday night, by two jitney men. Dalanzo declared that he got into the jitney in Main street, and the driver and another passenger took him to Seaside park. The two men then assaulted him and robbed him of his valuables. He could give no description of his assailants.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
WILLIAM IA. BURNS

Funeral services for William K. Burns were held this afternoon at the undertaking parlors of LieberulI and Heaphy of State street. Rev. William H. Jepson, pastor of St. Luke's Epis- copal church officiated. Burial was at Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
REQUIEM MASS.

A requiem mass of months mind for the late John Lennon will be cele- brated at o'clock Tuesday morning at St. Peters church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
DIED

O'CONNELL.-In this city, Sept. 29. 1919, at St. Viuceuts hospital, Thomas O'COnneu of Holland Heights, Fairfield.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. a NEUBAUER-An anniversary mass will be held at St. Charles church, Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 1880 for thg repose of the soul of the late Fred ericlz J. Neubauer, who died on the battleship Meade at Boston, Sept. 29th, 1918. Friends are invited.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
NO CHANGE IN STRIKE OUTLOOK
 AT PITTSBURGH
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Homestead, Braddock. Duquesne and ClairJou plants of the Carnegie Company were reported as operating on about the same basis as last week, though there were conflicting claims by each side as Co the number of men in the works.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
MAYOR IS NEARLY
 LYNCHED BY MOB
Rope Placed to Hang Him But Wiser Counsels
 Prevail.

Omaha, Sept. 22-Aftcr a nicht of mob rule during which a negro was lynchcd. an attempt Co hang the may or oC Omaha, Edward P Smith, the county courthouse was burned. one man shot and Killed. and perhaps for ty others injured. the city was quiet today under patrol of federal troops from Fort Crook and Fort Omaha. The mayor is at a hospital and was still unconscious early today as re- suit of tho attempt made by the mob 10 hang him to a trolley pole, be- cause he advised against the lynch1nS of William Brown, a ueEro, who was in the county Jail charged with at- tackiug a white girl OF the outskirts of the city early last week.
 Mayor smith was seized by the mob on 17th Street, near the court house, about ton o'clock and was threatened with lynching. He was hustled to Haruey street and stopped at the foot of a trolley pole on the cross-arm of which was coil of rope.
 "Give US the key 10 the jail" ''Ir we can't get the nigscr we'll lynch you" Hes no better than the niggcr." "IC's u negro lovcr'' were shouts heard among the mob.
 "Gct that rope,' shouted some one. It was pulled down by a loose end but was not long enough to reach. \ man climbed the pole and cut the rope. It was brought down and placed around the neck of the mayor.
 "Throw it up over the pole and string tho mayor up,' yelled dozen voices. But then protests began to be heard.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-29
TODAY'S WANTS

TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION TO RENT-A large. airy room suit
 able for 1. 2 or 3 gentlemen. 43
 Wordin Ave, West End. L22s@p
 FOR RENT Kitchen with one or two large bedrooms, for light house keeping. IFS Gilbert St. I29s*p
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-09
THE DEMAND OF MANKIND.

1t becomes more apparent each day that Woodro"
Wilson must be conscpte by the American people and
required to serve third President of the United
States.
Recognized in every cline the worlds leader. the
champion of humanity is imperative that his services
be retained during the trying period Of the next years
The people of the United States will not permit President
Wilson to say no when such demand for
his continued service He will be made to see and real
ize that there is real need his leadership He must
make the sacrifice the of mankind. No man has
served his country or the world has Woodrow Wilson
But his work for the peoples of the world be fin
ished during his present of office.
There must be a third 1t is not the call of q
political party 1t is the voice of hopeful people yea
demand that Woodrow Wilson be made President of the
United States for a third term
The American people will conscrpt you, Mr. Wilson,
so that the wonderful you doing will be finished
and live.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-09
THE STATE PRESS.
Senator W. ]. Harris.

senator W. Js Harr1Ss
1t is now Senator william j. Harris of Georgia-that
the way the sounds the records of the United
States Senate The fact that such condition has been
brought about matter of sincere congratula-
ton to every citizen of this statepartcuarly north
ern and northwest Georgia
On yesterday William Harris, of Cedartown took his
seat in the United States senate body which has been
frequently referred the greatest deberative body on
earth. 1t was great occasion for Mr. Harris and we
occasion for Georgia
1t is true that MIR. Harris has donned toga which
has been worn by number of very eminent men They
were who honored and adorned the annals of the
country. Their have been written high on the
scroll of fame.
So have been Georgias great senators that
is hard to make distinction awarding the palm
to any particular ones
For the of Benjamin Harvey HILL Robert
Toombs, John Forsyth John Mcpherson Berrien James
Jackson John Gordon, Joseph E. Brown, A. O Bacon
and A. S. Clay indebly impressed on the history OF
both Georgia and the nation.
But have doubt that Mr. Harris will hold his
among this galaxy of splendid names He has
He comes to the United States senate as thoroughly
equipped by of ability and experience as any
Georgian who has heretofore enter ed its portals
The people of Georgia did magnificent thing for
themselves when they broke the power of political
ring heretofore breakable and selected of their
own choice to represent them in the senate
Mr.. Harris has the honor of being the first northwest
Georgian who has ever occupied a seat in the senate
This is considerable tribute only to his polfccal
power but his aggressiveness his courage his popu
ary with the people and the unconquerabe persistence
of his friends.
When victory perched upon the Harris banners in
the senatorial primary last autumn was victory of
the people, triumph has scarcely been paraleed
in the history of Georgia.
We feel assured that there will be no partially
exercised in the senatorial activities Mr. Harris He
bears malice towards his political enemies He is
man of broad vision of generous impulses man whose
whole soul will enter work whose energies and
talents will be devoted untringly and unselfshy
the good of his state and nation He will be senator of
the whole state Georgia. any particular faction
Personally Mr. Harris is of high ideal and ex-
allied purposes he realizes fully the great responsibilities
OF the high position he occupies spotless
integrity absolutely conscientious the performance of
any duty he be relied upon do his to
Georgia useful and capable senator
1t gives the Tribune Herald great pleasure to con-
graduate MIR. Harris assuming the high office of
United States senator it salutes him in all sincerity and
good will and wishing him all the success that an
allied ambition desrre.-Rome Tribune-Herald
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-09
OUR JOB.

One of the big tasks of the Liberty Loan workers be-
tween and the April selling campaign is wipe out
the impression that is behind the ofrepeated remark
The wars over 'f.l
We've heard the expression used by few workers
who wanted to quit job before the victory%Loan is
foated We've had it offered by publishers excuse
their uke-warm attitude toward the next bond
Hardly day passes that the phrase doesn't bob up
somewhere in the mail in conversations Most of US
stayathomes had very little reason to know the was
ever "on"
we had not seen of our boys in uniform leav-
ing home if had not been asked buy bonds or give
to work organization; if we had not been told
conserve food and fuel If had not seen the news
papers, would have known the Hun was threat
ening our freedom and civilization
But for these things, we would not have known that
millions of men were being slaughtered; carried
off into slavery and the beautiful and productive
regions of France and Belgium wiped out
Just because the Hun has whipped and is ready
to meet folks looking for excuse to
stop supporting the government, cry: THE Wars
Overt"
The wars NOT for the boys who are bearing
the hardshps of the frigd regions Archangel while
combating the Bolshevik It's for the Million
young fellows guarding the Rhine while the
peace terms they will enforce upon Germany being
drafted 1t is for the thousands of sick and
manned men in hospitals in France and home. 1t
is not for the sailors manning ships carrying sup
plies to expeditonary forces bringing sold
iers relieved of duty The excitement and danger
OF battle have passed but the boys the service KNOW
they have finished their job And they're going to
stick to it until they through.
Are we going to say the soldiers in Europe THE
wars over; kick for yourselves?"
Are we going to say to sailors: The wars over
and we have no further use for your"
Are we going to tell the cripples: THE wars over
call on your own doctor pay your own hospital bill and
get your living the best way you can?'
That's what would tell them if we took the advice
of some of the patriots % that not game enough to
stick to the job till it's These fellows were painted
with only coat of patriotism and that was smeared on
by fear.
The WAR IS NOT OVER!
1t will NOT be until the representatives of new
German sign the dotted line to the peace
treaty OUR leaders draw up will not be over until the
of nations has been safeguarded that
many or any other nation can regard +rea+is
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-09
Valuable In Peace. Too.

Americas is strong in the belief that Souther Avia-
ton Field will be made permanent and will be used By
the government in whatever project has hand 1t is
reasonable to suppose that the territory adjacent to
Americas would be valuable air work in peace we'll
as in war-Thomasville Times Enterprise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-09
4 VERSE A DAY.
A LITTLE CHILD AGAIN.

NOV lay me down to sleep"
~ In yonder star I to see
Myself little child again
With lsping lips at Mothers knee
Il pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep"
AS then l prayed long years ago,
While Mothers hands claspng mine
Her head in reverence, Bonded low.
IF I should die before wake"
And leave this world of blight and pain
Beyond the range of bursting shell
Beyond the sight of comrades slain
81 pray Thee, Lord my soul to take
That mid Thy Hosts may remain,
Until my Mother comes to me-
And clasps my hands in hers again.
PVT. JOHN BIGGs, in Stars and Stripes, France
scraps of paper and by force of to en-
slave the world.
The will not be until soldiers and sail
ors have been brought home until the manned have been
of business; until EVERY DOLLAR the government obli-
itself pay for and munitions has been pro-
vided for.
Then, and only then will it be over Then and only
then should feel justified relaxing our efforts for
patriotic causes.
And that time will not until after the VICTORY
LOAN has been FULLY subscribed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-09
The WAR IS NOT OVER!

1t will NOT be until the representatives of new
German government sign the dotted line to the peace
treaty OUR leaders draw up 1t will not be over until the
future nations has been safeguarded that
many or any other nation can regard treaties as