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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
Louis Wildm2an and Edna King Receive
 DGcreeS of Divorce

Edna King of this city was granteI divorce from Frederick King of this city by Judge MaItbie in the Su- pcrior court this afternoon. Intolar- .5le cruelty was the gr0uu1. Mrs. King said her husband was a heavy drinEer and Ill treated her when in toXicated.
 The court also allowed decree t1 Eva Grisaic1 Of this city from VII liam Grissiel of this city. She alleged deseEtion in May. 1915. The couple were married in 1912
 Louis " Whitman of this city tes- tified that Anna l. WiIdman Jeff him three times, the last occasion being in 1913. She never returned and the court gave Wildnan a divorce on the ground of desertion. The couple were married in 1895.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
MAIL SERVICE
 TO BULGARIA

The news of the resumption of mail to Bulgaria announced at the post of fee today will be gratefully received by the many people who, according to information from post office of fiCials, have been inquiring about that country for the past few months. No provision, however, has been made for parcel post packages.
 Announcement is also made of par eel post packages acceptable for transmission to Denmark, the Neth- erlands and Sweden. The regular postage rate of 12 cents per pound will be charged.s Packages destined to Netherlands cannot be registered
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
STATE OF CONNECTICUT DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT. ss PROBATE COURT
May t41q

Nidy [. Ny Estate of Agnes C. Warner. late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict. deceased
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Fairfield, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement These who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time, will be debarred d, recovery All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay m6ut to
 SAMUEL r. BEARDSLEY. az Administrator, C. l. a. Care BeardsIey &s Beardsley. 11-19 Franklin Building, Bridgeport Conn.
 R9s&
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
STATE OF COS% ECFICJI, DISTRICT OF BBIDG EpORT, ss, PROBATE CCCRT,
Mn q 1919

May 5t ISt3 Estate cf George Philip Mast, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis:rict. 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 attesteG. within said time will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay. nent to
 LENA MAST,
 FEecutrix. 3S2 Brooks Street. R9s#p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
800 NEOULDBRs STRIKE.

Worcester, Mass. May 9-Five hun dred moulders employed in 12 Wor- cester f1UDdries struck today because the employers refused their demand for an eight hour day and an increase of fifty five cents a day in their Da- to minimum of s5So as rac1,1, mended on March 4 in decision from the war labor board.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
ENLISTED IN MARINE

Seven Bridgeport men who enlist cd in the United States Marine Corps at the local recruiting office have been sent to Paris Island, N. c. They are: Frederick F. Bartlett of 1895 Stratford avenue; Norman R. Stan- hope, 23O Smith street: Aaron w. Haywood of 616 kossuth street; Theodore F. DeMontier of 616 Kos suth street; Charles r. Deveny of 3 Stratford avenue: William Bushar of CTS Pembroke street; Alton B. An drews of IFS Brooks street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
CRACK REGIMENT
 IN CELEBRATIOf%

Coblenz, Tuesday, May 6-(By The Associated Press)-A crack regiment which will participate in the Empire Day ce1ebra ton in London, May "A, is being organized from the troops Of the six regular divisions in the army of occupation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09

occupation, principally bakers, en- gineers and hospital units. The men included: 3O6th and 326th Bakery Companies, 4O8th Telegraph BattaI- ion, 465th Engineer Pontoon Train, 161st and 162nd Ambulance compan- ies; 161st, 162ud and 163rd Field Hos pitals.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
The, regiment will be comn1an6ed

The. regiment will be commanded Charles A. Hunt of the 18th Infantry, and will consist of two companies from each division. The regimental band will consist of pick ue- musicians from the troops of the army of occupation, or Pershing's band now in the United States, will be sent to London to furnish music when the Americans march before Lag S=o-=A
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
EXPECT BOARDS RESIGNATION '

Washington, May 9-Resignation of the Department Of Commerce's Indus- trial board was expected in ofici'z circles here today as a result of the Railroad Administration refusal to accept the boards schedule of steG1 prices. With the largest purchasing agency in the country buying on co1npe tttttve basis,it was said the boac1 was 2Tzthout influence to promulgat- agreed prices for the use of the pus= lie.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09

notified. It is expected that in this rejoinder the enemy will be allowed four or five days to agree definitely to the whole treaty. It 1s, therefore
 probable that from 25 to 70 days will elapse before the pact is finally signed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
ANSWER TREATY
 WIFE PROPOSALS

Paris, Thursday, May S.---It is gen --5cIly believed that ths Germans win answer the delivery Of the treaty of Eeace by proposals relative to certain phases of the documents. A compe- tent commission will examine the German answer and if qualifications are necessary, the Germans will be
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09

Dave Kapfan, star ty7trier oS shs Centsrs, is going strong this seasoR so far. Dave pitched four games al ready and has not walked but three men and has not allowed more than four clear hits. Keep upathe good work Dave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
SOFIA BRINGS 1.200 TROOPS.

New York, May 9-The transport Sofia arrived with 1,2O9 former mem
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09

LOST-On Putnam St, buele pin. Finder will please return to B Full. ton St. Reward. asp
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09
Convenient.
 Terms

Take Fairfield or Southport to Seaside Ave, the 3rd street west of Ash Creek The stops=di rect1y in front of Fairfield Ave. Estates.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-09

3s2 Brooks Street.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06
SPANISH WAR
VETERANS,

Gen. NJ. f. Urell Camp No. 3.
United Spanish War Veterans. held
a we'll attended meeting Wednesday
night at the Pythian Temple. with
Commander Richard Hook, jr.. pre-
siding.
A number of comrades from out
of town were present; among them
being Messrs. O'Connell and Hib-
bard. recently returned from the
Philippine Islands, Comrade O'Cop-
nell being later mustered in as n
member by transfer from Manila,
P. l.
The camp was especially favored
by having Lieut.. Charles NJ. Rowe,
of the 32Oth infantry. just back
from overseas.
Lieutenant Rowe. graduate of
the first Officers Training Camp at
Fort Myer, Is a charter member of
Urell Camp. He gave an interesting
account of his experiences in Bel
gium and at ST. Mihiel, which was
thoroughly enjoyed and Appreciated
by all present.
The following Memorial Day COM
mittee was appointed by the COM
mander: Chairman, w. F. Smith
Harry F. Patterson. Chris feeling,
Fam Silverman and Capt. John Muir
ply.
At the close of the meeting the
Ladies Auxiliary OF Urell Camp
gave the members a most delightful
surprise in the form of a buffet
lunch.
The hostesses were: Mrs. Sam Sill
verman, Mrs. Dentler, Mrs. ]. w.
Wilson, Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Callan.
Mrs. Daily and Mrs. North.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06
MODERN WOODMEN OF
AMERICA.

District Deputy ]. X. Duncan ad-
dressed the meeting of Central Camp
in Perpetual Building with respect to
the proceedings of the Head Camp in
Chicago. The Ways and Means Com
mittee reported that arrangements
have been made for to dispose of the
victrola. The sympathy of the camp
was extended to Mr.. Mohler in the
loss of his son and brother. Consul
f. w. Darlington entertained the
camp with piano selections.
F. R. Overbee, formerly Chief
Forester of A. r. Talbot Camp, No.
1882, was present at its weekly meet
ing after travelling for the past two
months. Phillip ]. Austinsen was
adopted as a member of the camp
and one applicant was elected to
membership. A card was received
from Past Council V. w. Potter, who
is attending the Head Camp In Chica-
go with State Deputy William Nc
Caffery, Consul ]. Arthur Trunnel. of
Georgetown Camp, and State Medical
Director DR.. John w. Sutherin. The
committee on rummage sale reported
that arrangements have been made
to hold such a sale in conjunction
with its auxiliary, Myra B. Enright
Camp. Royal Neighbors of America.
c. E. Luckett was reported as i'm
proving from his recent sickness. c.
s. Thomas, Joseph F. Probst, DIR ..
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Carroll Councils meeting last Tues
day was the best gathering held by
the organization in many years. Over
go men responded to the call for a
membership raIIy. and there was a
brisk demand for application papers
during the evening. as well as a score
or more handed in with the names of
candidates for admission to the order
thereon recorded. Mr.. Dom V.
Smythe. advertising manager for ).
kann Sons Co., gave a very clever
exhibition of sleight-of-hand tricks
for which. with the speakers, he re-
ceived a rising vote of thanks. The
speakers. representing the business.
professional and ecclesiastical life or
the city. were Mr.. George S. DeNeale.
superintendent OF s. Kann Sons
Co; Mr.. Frank ]. Hogan. of the legal
profession. and the Rev. Dr. Peter
Guilday, of the Catholic University.
The addresses of these gentlemen were
very much enjoyed. Mr.. DeNeale
spoke on the business outlook in
Washington, emphasizing the neces-
sity OF young men entering on mer-
camille careers. a most promising field
at the present time. he said. Mr..
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06
ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF
AMERICA.

Miss Dorothy Whitmore. Mrs.
Roberta G. Schaffer. Mrs. Essie V.
Luckett. Mrs. Vincenza Marucci. Miss
Margaret c. Krichton, and Mrs. Julia
R. Miller were initiated into member
ship in Ffdelis Comp. No. 670l, at the
semi-monthly meeting in Pythian
Temple. ]. F. Probst, drill master Of
the degree team, spoke of its work
and urged an expansion of its duties.
Visitors from Maple Camp. and Colum-
bia, Central. and A. r. Talbot Camps.
Modern Woodnen. were in attendance.
The camp Joined with Vice Oracle
Ellen Farquhar in a jollifcation over
the return of her brother from service
in France. The enterta inment COM
mittee reported consideration OF cards
and games for a future entertain
ment. State Supervising Deputy Ida
]. Swiggett spoke on the good Of the
order. and Geo. d. Wolfe contributed
a few remarks.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06
SUNDAY, APRIL g. 1919.

Uranus and Jupiter rule strongly
for good this day. according TO
astrology. Venus and Saturn are
mildly adverse.
1t is a day most auspicious for COL
lecLng money for philanthropic pur-
poses.
Under this sway business affairs con-
nected with church work should be
most fortunate. There is a forecast
OF some extension OF reform work
along new lines.
The seers predict that politics and
religion Will become in some way
interminEled in the next year and that
there may be unpleasant incidents
growing out Of this association.
The planets today are believed 10
impart clear vision concerning the
motives OF men and women and even
TO reveal ones personal weaknesses.
Uranus gives kindly promise OF an
access OF spiritual interest among
persons OF all classes. Strange secs
may be founded and old faiths up
rooted in certain places.
murders. IS still foreshadowed. Theft,
also. will be prevalent
There is a sign read as presAging
great hOnOrs and benefits for the
cOlored race through some Industrial
channel as well as through military
and civil sources.
The seers prophesy a not far distant
period OF great industrial activity in
the United States when a shortage
Of labor again will call women into
new vOcstions
The planetary government indicates
8 general revival OF business that will
/ sweep from the West eastward.
Earthquakes in places not hitherto
affected are forecast and one Of these
may do serious damage in an Eastern
State.
Relations with some foreign power
may be temporarily affected. but there
will be no serious development
Persons whose birthdate Il Is have
the auEury OF travel and change
They should have a happy. successful
year.
Children born on this day are likely
to be clever. generous and popular.
Z These subjects Of Aries are often In
ventive and they are generally sue
cessfuL in whatever they undertake.
tCoFgrght. IsIsl
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06
MACCABEES.

Mount Vernon Tent, No. 4. at its
last meeting Initiated two candidates,
Lewis and Albert Butler. The sick
committee reported the death Of Sir
Knight ]. c. LoveIess. The excur-
sion committee reported that all was
going along very well for the eScur-
sion on August u TO Chesapeake
Beach. Sir knights Docter. Griffith
Adamson. Hannah. Haas. March and
Sengstack, of Mount Vernon Tent.
and Latham, OF Buffalo Tent, New
York, made some interesting re-
marks
National Tent. No. /, initiated two
candidates at its last meeting. The
degree work was eXemplifed in the
long form in a very creditable man
ner. The entertainment committee
have decided TO give a dance m
April 30 at their hall in Old Masonic
Temple. the proceeds to be devoted
/ to the widows and orphans fund.
Interesting remarks were made by
the following Sir knights: Foster,
Valentine, Crouch. Litz. S!semoore,
Shambough. Thomas. GlanZfnan, Nor
ris. and by Lewis. of Mount Rainer
NAiNs SNoiiASplls lass W lNhNE AlaAAAAaA4s
Haas, of Mount Vernon Tent
The reception to be given TO SU-
preme Commander Markey. OF the
Maccabees, is being prepared and the
committee on arrangement hopes 10
have the cooperation OF all OF the
Maccabees in the District Of Column
bia to make this reception the big
gest ovation that nc has ever re-
ceiyed here.
The Maccabees OF the District of
Columbia are going TO challenge the
winner of the prize for degree work
in the State of Virginia to a competi-
tive drill for the championship Of the
Southern district
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06
SONS OF VETERANS.

Patriotic exercises we're held by
William b. Gushing Camp. No. 80. at
their hall in Pythian Temple. Friday
night, in honor of the birthday of
President Abraham Lincoln, which is
done each year. Addresses were made
by Maj. Frederic S. Hodgson, Capt
CLANCY o. Howard. Past Commander
j. Clinton Hiatt and other members
OF the camp. A large number of G.
A. X. veterans were in attendance.
as well as other affiliated organiza-
tions. Patriotic Instructor II. w.
Rutledge was m charge of the pro-
gram. Commander James S. Jones
has named his standing committees.
and among them is the employment
committee, consisting of Capt. Fran
els +. Cross, chairman; William Ros-
ser, f. +. Stevens. s. T Cameron,
J. Clinton Hiatt, Gustave f. Beckman
and Charles S. Davis. The enter
tainment committee is composed of
ii. w. Rutledge, chairman; Harry
+. Tufts. vice chairman; Charles II
Jenkins. William F. Wolfe, j. Clinton
Hiatt, c. o. Howard, E. z. Stevens,
II. H. Gaylor, F. Albert Lang. DR..
w. S. Waitman. Arthur B. Barringer
and Lee A. O'Neill. Three new MEM
bers were mustered in: Lieut.. ]. D.
Eggleston. jr.. of the Aviation Corps.
and located in Washington: John ID.
Shannon and James r. Porter. Jun
ior Vice Commander A. Van Ness
Burst and Secretary Wilfred Z. Gar
lick are kept busy in the Home De
fense League activities.
Past Division Comma nder Edward
X. DePuy and a past commander of
Lincoln Camp, No. 2. is at present
at Syracuse. y. Y. as managing
editor of the National Poultry Advo-
cate. His brother. who is the editor
has been seriously I'll for several
mouths ard lie has takCk temporary
charge for a while at least. Past Com
mander Victor l.. Garrigus is KEEP,
extremely busy these days with i'm
portant duties pertaining to his Off
cial position in the War Department
Commander G. w. Sellers. OF
Thomas Camp. No. II, announced his
stan as follows: Secretary, Corbin
Birch; treasurer. Edward II. Grove;
press, .Corbin Birch patriotic in,
structor. Robert Eylcr: chaplain. A
Marks; and Corbin Birch and P. p.
Hartley were elected as delegates to
the Maryland division encampment
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06
DAUGHTERS OF
AMERICA.

Monday evening Old Glory Council
celebrated the twenty-second birthday
anniversary OF the council, and the
financial secretary. Mrs. Ida kerper
was presented with a handsome silk
umbrella by the counselor. Mrs. Louise
Cody. In behalf of the council, Mrs
Mary Smith presented Mrs. KerpeI
with hand-embroidered handkerch.efs
Mrs. Clair Mann, a plant. Mengenta
Primrose, and the counselor a bottle
of extract
At 1870 we were invited to the table
where a supper was served. The lights
were turned out, and the deputy. Mrs.
Grace Woodward. presented the coun-
Gil with a birthday cake with twenty
two candles lighted.
The guests of the evening, Past State
Counselor Mrs Mamie Cox Howell and
Deputy Mrs. Grace Woodward, led the
way to the table.
Mrs. Clair Mann, chairman of the
rummage sale. reported sl1S11 cleared
at the sale last week. Recording Sec
retary Mrs. L. f. Thompson was re-
ported i'll at her home in Riverdale
Nd.
The next meeting OF tn Twentieth
Century Club will be April 10 at NO
II Sixth street northeast as the
guests of Victor Caslege
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06

| ing. And in these utterances the
modern prophet spake in harmony
with the predictions OF earlier seers,
| as did he also of the promises made
| concerning America, which is de-
scribed as a land choice above all
others. Read these words Of assur-
| ance given through an ancient ia
redite: BEHOLD. THIS Is A
CHOICE LAND, AND wHATSO-
EVER NATION SHALL POSSESS
IT, SHALL BE FREE FROM BOND
AGE. AND FROM CAPTIVITY, AND
FROM ALL OTHER NATIONS UN-
BUT SERVE THE GOD OF THE
LAND. WHO is JESUS CHRIST,
WHO HATH BEEN MANIFESTED
BY THE THINGS WHICH WE
HAVE WRITTEN" (Book of Nor
mon. Ether 2:12).
Furthermore, hearken unto the fol-
lowing with reference to this same
| choice land, spoken unto the an
cient inhabitants Of this continent
! through Jacob the Nephite: BUT
| BEHOLD. THIS LAND. SAITH GOD,
| SHALL BE A LAND OF THINE IN
HERITANCE. AND THE GENTILES
SHALL BE BLESSED UPON
THE LAND. AND THIS LAND
SHALL BE A LAND OF LIBERTY
! UNTO THE GENTILES, AND
THERE SHALL BE NO KINGS UP
| ON THE LAND, WHO SHALL
RAISE UP UNTO THE GENTILES.
AND WILL FORTIFY THIS LAND
AGAINST ALL OTHER NATIONS" {"
| q Nephi 10:l0-12)
We hold that the Declaration Of
Independence and the Constitution OF
the United States are inspired docu-
ments. veritable scriptures of the ma
| ton, framed by men under Divine
direction, men specifically empower
| ed and raised up for this high mis-
sion; and that these charters of lib
erty constitute a pattern after which
the governments of the nations shall
be shaped. Thus shall be fulfilled,
| in part at least, the prophecy of the
ancient revelator. that out of this
land. which in solemn truth is the
land OF Zion, shall go forth the law
of the Lord unto the world at large.
In the majesty OF her high destiny
our Nation has taken a stand as
the champion of freedom and human
rights. Her enduring greatness Is
conditioned only by the righteousness
OF her people, who, If they will but
serve the God of the land-the God of
Heaven and earth-shall never be sub
ject to alien domination.
1t is not written in the book of
destiny that America shall bow the
knee to autocracy; but, to the glori-
GUS contrary. it is inscribed on the
scroll of the Divine purpose, that
this. the land of Zion, shall be the
haven of refuge to the oppressed: ::
AND 1T SHALL BE SAID AMONG
THE WICKED: LET US NOT GO
UP TO BATTLE AGAINST ZION,
FOR THE INHABITANTS OF ZION
ARE TERRIBLE: WHEREFORE
WE CANNOT STAND. AND 1T
SHALL COME TO PASS THAT THE
RIGHTEOUS SHALL BE GATHER
ED OUT FROM AMONG ALL MA
TIONS, AND SHALL COME TO
ZION. SINGING WITH SONGS OF
EVERLASTING JOY" Doctrine e.
Covenants 45:7o-71).
For the Book Of Mormon etc. an
ply to booksellers or write to East
ern States Mission, 273 Gate, Ave..
Brooklyn, n. Y, or to Bureav of In
formation, Salt Lake City, Utah.
For bound volume of these .rt,-
eiea entitled .The vitality of Nor
monism" $50 pp., apply to The Cor
ham Press, 1s< Roylston St. Boston,
Msss.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06
THE CROTTO.

The Grotto Band and Glee Club en-
tertained King David Lodge, Brook
land, Saturday evening of last week.
and washington Centennial Lodge on
Wednesday evening last Monarch
Charles d. Shackelford announces
that many lodges have made request
for the services Of these two popular
Grotto auxiliaries and several book
ings are now in process. Dates al
ready agreed upon are: Temple Noyes
Lodge on April "a and w. D. Single
ton Lodge on May 9.
The Drill Corps will give another OF
its characteristic dances at the New
Willard Hotel on May l.
Chief Justice Charles A Stevens is
chairman of a committee representing
the Masonic clubs Of the District
which is arranging a mammoth enter
tainment at Liberty Hut on May q fol
returning soldiers, sailors and Ma
rines. 1t is stated that the entertain
ment will be one OF the most elaborate
ever staged in the District and in al
probability standing room will be at q
premium. Practically every Masonic
talent in the city will contribute to
the entertainment, and Chief Justice
Stevens being a past master in the art
a most unique and enjoyable affair.
Prophets contemplating attending
the Supreme Council convention to be
held at Pittsburgh in June are ad'
monished to make hotel reservations
as early as possible through Chairman
c. P. Boss. A large attendance from
all over the United States will soor
absorb all available accommodations
hence the admonition to make cary
reservations.
The wonderful three-horned goat be-
longing to Past Grand Monarch E. S,
Schmid. which has attracted SO much
attention in connection with Grottc
affairs and which has been the sub
ject of much comment and study from
scientists and others Is afrordinG
amusement to hundreds of Washing
tonians and tourists each day. He is
quartered on the l&wn surrounding the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
and Is exciting the wonder and curios'
ity Of passersby each day.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-06

for many social features to be given
by the combined organizations. i'm
mediately after the close of Lent.
letter from Mrs. Mary F. Nc
Whorter, of Chicago. national presi-
dent of the auxiliary. was read. in
which the organization in Washing
ton Is called on to raise its quota
of the $150,000 Irish Victory Fund,
pledged at the Irish Race Conven-
ton recently held in Philadelphia.
1t was pointed out that this is the
first time that the order has been
called on to aid the great cause Of
Irish freedom financially. and the
funds collected are to be used in
paying the expenses of citizens Of
Irish birth or extraction. who will
represent the Irish race at the
Peace Conference in Paris. > The
campaign is worldwide. New
Zealand. Australia, Canada and
other overseas dominions of the
British Empire have been invited to
send representatives who will meet
the American contingent across the
water.
Miss Margaret Brosnahan, district
president of the auxiliary, is taking
very active part in the raising OF
this fund.
The benefit for the district board,
which took place in Gonzaga Col
lege Hall last Tuesday evening,
when My New Curate" was pre-
sented by a company of talented
players, was the greatest success,
socially and financially, which the
organization has ever had.
Division No. will hold Its next
meeting in Kidder Hall, on Tuesday
evening. April s. at p. m. The
celebration of the birthday Of the
organization will be postponed un-
| til the second Tuesday in May.