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Republican farmer., 1919-03-21

The total American casualties to date in North Russia follow:
 Killed in action: Officers, 1; men, T.
 Died of wounds: Officers, l; men. IS.
 Missing: Men, 36.
 Died of disease: Officers, 9; men, CT.
 Wounded: Officers, II; men, 241.
 The health of the expeditionary force since the spanish influenza cpl demic in September and October has been excellent Of the 69 deaths from disease, 63 occurred before January 4. Throughout the fighting the Ameri- can troops have generally been out numbered, but the losses inflicted upon the enemy have been at least five times those suffered by the Americans. As the newly mobiHzed Russian troops are becoming trained, they are gradually relieving the strain to which the American, British and French forces were put in the early days of the campaign. All American troops now are enjoying regular rest periods, either z at Archangel or at convenient villages behind the lines
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21

But on orders from powerful sources, the disgraceful conditions of Bridgeport's finances were ignored, the appeals for help were disregarded and now we have the humiIiating spectacle of school teachers asking for their hard earned wages and no money to pay them.
 For this and many other reasons taxpayers like Samuel H. Wheeler, Frank Miller and ex-Mayor Henry Lee began to shake their heads and wonder where we were at. These men remodeled the city hall under Mayor MulvihiIPs administration and turned back into the city treasury S12,000 of their appropriation. They would be held up 10 public ridicule if they attempted to do such a thing under this administration.
 "A member of the Tax Payers As sociation examined the records of the CaE Commissioner office recently and he found many inequalities. He found that one prominent member of this administration listed his property for one-half of it's value. He found that another listed his horses for S2,500. The horses and brass ed harnesses are worth conservatively $40,0 This same contractor lists an up-to-date Ford car for $40.
 Certain manufacturers list their property in a lump which is a viola ton of the law. while small property owners adjoining are charged so much per front foot. It is claimed that an organization of powerful 1nanufactur- CTS, consisting of less than fifty mem hi dictate what valuations they will pay on and that their property goes m for less than twenty-five per cent of it's value.
 "A member of the Tax Payers As sociation wrote to trade paper in New York that makes a business of compiling statistics, regarding the value of manufacturing plants and equipment in all of the industrial cit ies of the United States. He asked for information as to the amount of money invested in manufacturing in Bridgeport. This paper which is accepted as a standard authority on. such matters replied that they had appraised the plants in Bridgeport en- gagged in manufacturing as being worth S196, 100000. Of course their figures were not brought up to date Many millions have been added to investments of this kind in Bridgeport since they had made their survey.
 T may have erred in stating to the Morning Telegram that the man ufactUrers did not pay more than ten per cent on their valuations. But you must remember it was late at night. I had put in a hard day in Hartford fighting another form of wastefuI extravaganza, The Port of Bridgeport I would be very glad to be set right on this matter, not by Tax Commissioner Connor, who does not possess the necessary technical skill or knowledge but by the manu- lecturers who have only to open their books to get the knowledge."
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
REPORT FAvORS
 JOHN ". BANKS
Judiciary Committee Acts on Governors Nomina-
 tion for Judge.

Hartford, Conn.,, March 14-Gover- nor Holcomb today sent to the Sen ate his nomination of Christopher L, Avery of Groton, to be Superior Court judge for eight years from December 15, 1920. He will take his seat when Judge Warner retires. It had been expected that Richard T. Higgins of the public utilities commission would be nominated for this judgeship.
 The governor nominated John R. Booth of New Haven to be judge of the common pleas court of New Haven county for four years from August s, 1920. He will take the place of Judge Wolfe who will go to the su- perior court.
 The judiciary committee reported favorably on the governors nomina- ton of John W. Banks of Bridgeport to be a Superior court judge and of Ernest c. Simpson to judge of the New Haven common pleas court
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21

While acting with the Taxpayers Association I learned that the City of Bridgeport could not pay it's bills. Application had been made to the legislature for an issue of more than s, ,000, 0GO in bonds Of this sum S40O.- GOO was to pay for bonds coming due The city had apparently made no pro vision in it's sinking fund to set aside a sum each year to pay this money and the administration had the au- dacity to tell the legislature that it would have to pay it's old bills and obligations by borrowing more money. This is not frenzied finance, it is ac- tual insanity.
 There has been mismanagement of the Grand street bridge so that in- stead of costing s211.OC9 as contracted for 1t is going to cost over $500 GOO Then there is the Bostvick avenue sewer costing $500, 600 at least. let out on 9, cost plus contract. And the Iso- lation Hospital given to friendly contractor on he same cost plus basis The law in New York city requires that on all contracts over S1 900 there shall be three bona fide bids from responsible parties. The United States Government requires the same care in awarding contracts.
 After the Tax Payers Association had started its movement for an in- vesagation of Bridgeport's finances. it's attention was called to numerous abuses Of power and wastefuI and ex- travagant actions on the part of this administration. It was agreed that movement. One exasperated tax payer said he did not care if the Baby Doll was mayor of Bridgeport provided that he would give the city wide and economical government
 Before presenting a bill to the legislature a, member of the Tax Pay CTS Association went to Hartford and outlined the financial situation to some prominent men at the Capitol. They assured the Bridgeport man that if the facts were as represented the people of Bridgeport would be given every assistance and advice was given to employ a certain Hartford attorney.
 "A bill was prepared and presented by Ferdinand Fox, secretary of the Tax Payers Association At the hearing before the committee on Cit ies and Boroughs, Senator Delaney, Senator Bartlett, Representatives BlakesIee and Chew stated to the committee that they had no objection to the investigation.
 Charges were made to the com mittee that the charter of Bridgeport had been violated by contracting bills in excess Of appropriations, and by raising salaries of two city depart ments when there was no money in the city treasury to pay them. Mayor Wilson, City Auditor Heating, W. E. Seeley. president of the Board Of Apportionment and City Attorney Comley were present, heard the charges and made no attempt to deny them. The committee on Cities md Boroughs assumed from this that there was need for an investigation and ordered one
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
FEELING HIGH
 IN TEEN TSIN
American Marines Raid Japanese Concession and
 Assault Consul.

Picking. Thursday, March 13-(By The Associated Press) - American marines have radded the Japanese concession at Tien Tsin, forcing their way into the Japanese consulate and assaulting the consul, according to despatches received here.
 The trouble is said to have been caused by the rough treatment given American soldiers who became disor- derIy in the Japanese quarter of the city. Japanese soldiers drove out the Americans with fixed bayonets, it is said, wounding two of them quite seriously. The next day, 200 angry marines who were off duty paraded through the Japanese concession, and it is alleged they attacked every Jap anese encountered. When the marines rached the consulate they forcibly en- tered. it is reported, and assaulted the consul. whose injuries are under stood to be serious
 The consular body is deHberating on measures to be taken to restore normal conditions. It is said that feeling is running high in Tien Tsin.
 Washington, March 14-Govern- ment officials were greatly disturbed today by the news from Picking that American marines raided the Jap anese consulate at Tien Tsin and seriously injured the consul. No of ficiaI information had been received either by the state department or the Japanese em bassy.
 Navy department officials doubted that two hundred marines were in volved in the raid as reported, be- cause no marines are stationed at Ten Tsin and the entire contingent at Picking, three or four hours ride away, numbers only a few hundred. Only the presence of a number of American ships in port, of which the department has not been advised, could account for so many marines being ashore and off duty at lien Tsin.
 The American force stationed at Tien Tsin is the 18th regular infan- try regiment, which has been there for several years and is composed en- tirely of veteran soldiers.
 Washington, March IA clash be tween American troops Japan ese policeman and some civilians at Tiea Tsin was reported to the State De- partment today by Minister Reinscn at Peking- The minister said that he had sent First Secretary Spencer to Tien Tsin to investigate and re- port.
 No mention was made of a raid by American marines in the Japanese consulate and the wounding of the consul, reported in Peking despatch to The Associated Press. The min ister's message was brief and gave nc details.
 In the absence of complete inform ation, officials were not willing to discuss the incident for publication. Privately, however, it was said if the Japanese consulate had been violated, of course the guilty would be punish ed and a proper apology would be made to Japan.
 The Japanese consular is located in a saloon and restaurant section of Tien Tsin nd brawls there in the past are said to have been not infrequent.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
WANTS GOAL PRICE
 INVESTIGATED

Philadelphia March 14--Anthracite coal operators today were disinclined to comment upon the action of oGv- ernor Sproul inquiring of Attorney General ". I. Schaffer whether the state had authority to investigate the reasons for increasing the price of the fuel by the producing companies. The governor said some of the miners were on short time due to slackening demand, and that he was at loss to understand the commercial or eco homie Justification for increasing prices at this time.
 Gov. Sprouts action was prompted by the announcement of several of the large companies that present prices would continue until May l, when ten cents ton would be added each month for five months. One large independent company announced 1t would make the increase 15 cents 9 ton a. month.
 In recent years it has been the cus- tom of the companies to reduce win ter prices on domestic sizes 50 cents a ton on April l and then raise them 10 cents a, ton each month for five months beginning May l.
 The governor informed the attorney general he was prepared to recom- mend that legislative commission investigate the rise in prices.
 A bill was introduced in the 1egisla- ture early in February providing for a commission to investigate the ques- ton of reducing the prices of food. and fuel. This bill is still in com mittee. It is understood mine work CTS oppose 1t for the reason that any reduction in the price of coal might have some effect upon wages Plans for negotiating new wage contracts in the hard and soft coal regions next year are already under way. The policy committee of the United Mine Workers representing all ;1e organ ized coal miners in the country, will meet in Indianapolis next Tuesday to consider conditions in the industry. The anthracite men are urging an equal distribution of work among miners on short tirne-
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
HORSE KNEW RULES

< Left unhitChed by his driver. a * * horse owned by the Mitchell < * Dairy Co. attached to a covered j: a milk wagon, came through traf- * * fiC on Stratfort3 avenue. yesterday * j: aftcrnoOn,at 3 o'clock, negotiated * * the StratfOrd avenue bridge with < out getting mixed, or disobcying x ,: any of the traffic rules, and was * < not stopped until it reached Fair x * field avenue and Middle street, * * Traffic Officer HaIpin on duty at * 'E this corner was the first to mo- ;; * tfce there was no driver in the * * wagon. * < Captain Charles Wheeler. head H' X of the Traffic squad, is authority * * for the statement that the intel * * Hgcnt animal stopped at Fairfield * * avenue and Middle street, when * :: HaIpin held up his hand to allow a' < traffic to pass On Middle street, :: * and when he gave the signal * < opening traffic on Fairfield ave ;: < nuc the horse started once again * * on his way home. < < Morris Klein. the driver of the sE <: horse, was fined $5 by Judge < * Frank L.WuGer in city court this * * morning for leaving the animal < * unhitched at Stratford and Sea * < view avenues.
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Republican farmer., 1919-03-21


 In l1ie finding coroner says: There is some evidence showing Bonini to have been under the influence of iiquor at the time of appropriatng the broom stirks of boys, at the time or bis cz1arrel wiph the soldier and If the tirne of the shooting. The evil dence was chiefly judged by Bonini's conduct and carriage. The great weight of evidence however, showed him notwithstanding his behavior and carriage as alleged. to have been substantially free from such influence st RIB p. 1n., as he left his last drfnkiug place prior to the shooting and when arrested by the police shortly after such shooting"
 The mention of the broomsticks refers to trouble Bonini had with two boys who were playing in the street Just before the shooting Bonint is
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
GET DECISION ON SHIPS.

Brussels Thursday, March 13-The decision of the Allied Powers provid- ing for the turning over by Germany of merchant ships and securities in exchange for food was presented to a German delegation here today by an Allied commission headed by Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss of Great Britain. It is understood that only Vice Admiral Wemyss spoke. The Germans were permitted to ask ques- lions but no discussion was allowed. Vice Admiral Wemyss will return to Paris tomorrow.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
VOTE ON CONSTITUTION

Vienna, Thursday, March 13-(By The Associated Press)-The consti- tuition of German Austria, to be voted on tomorrow, provides for a chancel- Tor of state and ten departmental sec retaries. The departments of foreign affairs, the army, food and traffic, according to the program, will con- tinue to function ''only until union with Germany is accomplished"
 The Cabinet will be formed by the Social Democrats and Christian So- cialists, the German Nationalists hay ing declined places in the ministry.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
CROWD GIVES
 WILSON WELCOME

Paris. March 14-President Wilson, returning to the Peace Conference after his trip to the United States arrived in Paris shortly after noon today.
 Although the time of the Presi- dents arrival had not been made pub lie, great crowd had gathered at the InvaHdes station at II o'clock. The station was decorated with flow CTS and flags and the 21st French Regiment was on hand to do military honorS to the American President.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
ATTACK ON
 CUMMINGS FAILS

Hartford, March 14-En the Legislature today a bill was rejected on an adverse report which would prevent a member of a state or na- tiOnal political committee from holding the office of States Attorney. 1t has been said that the bill was directed at Homer $. Gum mings, who is States At tOrney of Fairfield county and also chairman of the Democratic National Com mittee.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
they had participated.

The officers who will be honored guests are Captain Joseph A Mon try, assistant divisional adtutant, for -nerIy with the 1O6th Infantry; Cap ain William J. Grange, division per- .sonnel adtutant, formerly assistant of the division of operation; Major Ray rnond T. Moniz, division ammunition officer; and Major Matthew E. Car ney, division dental surgeon. Each will tell of his own experiences.
 Philip Troup, editor of the New E4a- ven Register and the New Haven postmaster, will speak on present day
 opics. Other speakers will be Rev Thomas Hanley, of St Afarys church: SenEeant James F. Clark, of the fla nous 102nd Infantry; Lieut.. Joseph J. OevSne, one of BridgepOrt's wounded
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21

officers, and several others. Attorney J. A. Cornell will be the toast1naster
 IL is interesting at this time that the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick which was organized in 1T71, had as one of the first members George Washing ton. The local branch has become one of the most important among Americans of Irish descent and birth and has had a. rapid growth.
 The officers of the local society are John A. Cornell, president; Charles F. Greene, E. L. Sullivan and L. T. Gallagher, vice presidents; Joseph Coates, secretary; P. F. King, treas urer; Michael J. Clabby, chairman of arrangement committee, and James L. McGovern chairman of reception committee.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21

Attorney Klein Is acting in this matter as counsel for Col j. Moss Ives of Danbury, receiver for the Dan bury & Bethel Street Railway Co.,, which controls the Bridgeport Gs Dan bury road.
 We have obtained permission from the Superior Court to sue King,' de clared Attorney Klein. Ut is true that suit has not yet been brought, but proceedings are contemplated. We have made a search for property in this city belonging to King which could be attached. Some property was located but not so much as we expected to find"
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21

'I did not see the article in the Hartford Couraut in which Col. Ives was quoted as saying that King had been sued in this matter. Col. Ives was questioned at a hearing of the finance committee in the General As sembly when he asked to have the Daubury & Bethel taxes abated. l. was then necessary for him to explain that proceedings were contemplated against King. No information was given out by me nor did anybody h. my office state that suit had been brought"
 It is understood that Attorney Charles s. Canfield will represent King when the much discussed suit is brought
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21

said to have taken the broomstickS from the boys. A young soldier, re- lated to one of the boys followed Bonini and a dispute ensued It was after this that Boninf went to his home nearby and got rifle.
 The coroner declares there is no evidence to show the Callahan boy had any controversy with Bonini be- fore the shooting. The finding states that the accused fired at Callahan as the latter stood talking with another boy on a corner nearby.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
STRIKERS RETURN TO WORK.

Willimantic, Conn.,, March 14-En- ployes in the box shop of the Ameri- can Thread Co.,, who struck Monday were regarded as unfair having been printed in the companys print cry, returned to work oday under an adjustment made by the vice presi- pany officials.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
TURKS IGNORE ARN1IsrICE.

Salonik, Thursday, March 1S- Turkish troops in southern Asia Minor are ignoring the fact that an armis- tice has been signed and terrorizing the Greeks in that region, according to the Metropolitan of Sivas, Aslatic Turkey, who says that Allied forces should be sent to protect the popula- ton from the young Turks.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
Four Of General O'Ryan's Rough Necks Will Talk At
 Banquet Of Friendly Sons

Among the notable speakers at the annual banquet Friendly Patrick Monday evening Straed will be officers who actual fighting with the 27th New York National They obtained through Rev Father F. A. Kelly the Fight ing Chaplain ORyan's "Roughnecs' they with their bodo nd
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
By Prospective Plaintiff.

Lawrence T. Gallagher, well known builder and real tate who lives at 257 Co urand to bring taxpayers the City Bridgeport claiming that taxes not levied fairly and equiaby Gallagher member of the Tax Payers such was ac tive in movement to Investigate the
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
WANTED; MAN OF 75:
 DENT IN EOREHEAD

* Bridgeport officials have been * notified of the offering of a re- ': ward Of S1O0 for information
 * leading to the location of John ;: Edwards, 75 years old, of 11S5 * DixweiI avenue, Hamden, Conn. * According to the information j; sent here NIT. Edwards wandered * away from his home on February * 25 of this year and has not been * seen since. His relatives fear he < may have perfshed from exposure !: or starvation.
 * He is described as being five * feet eight inches in height, * weighing about 15O pounds, white l: mustache and sideboards. with j: dent in the right side of his fore <: head. He walks with a slight 4: stoop.
 # All information should be sent as to Hiram s. Edwards, t1s5 Dix < well avenue, Hamden, Conn.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
PUT OFF HEARING
 ON CAR STRIKE

Wash ington, March 14---HearingS before the war labor board in the New Jersey street car. strike contro- versy were postponed today until Monday to await the outcome of a conference at Newark tomorrow be- tween representatives of the Public Service Corporation and the strikers, with an examiner of the board pres ent.
 This course was agreed upon at the suggestion of Joint Chairman Taft aT- ter counsel for the Public Service Corporation had begun a statement of the case The employees were repre- sented, although they had not for mally accepted the, boards invitation to submit the controversy.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21

Dublin, Thursday, March 13-The Sim Feiners are, 'in accordance witt international custon," asking the British government for safe conducts for their delegates to the Peace Con ference, but it is said they will no ask for passports
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
SUWANEE BRINGS TROOPS.

New York. March 14-With 147 officers and men, virtually all of them asuals the steamship Suwanee ar ived here today from St. Nazarie.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
KLEIN HAS PAPERS IN S2OO,OOO
 SUIT AGAINST JOHN T. KING

Although suit has actually brought was ad- tned today by Attorney Jacob ken that drawn in his office in the $20OOOO action Republican county leader John T. King for the atters alleged pay for subscriptions of the Danbury and Bridgeport Street Railway stock
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
B0IShevik General
 Staff Expects Army
 In ArChangeI, May
Declares That In January and February Soviet Troops Captured Area the Size of France-Have 1O55
 Miles of Railroad Under Control.

London, March 1.-The BolsEevi general claims that during January and February the BOshevk territory the rail road under its control declares that the Soviet troops will reach Archangel by May according to eIsngors despatch fo Inc Mail
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
DONINI SOBER WHEN
 HE KILLED CALLAHAN

That Bonini not intoxicated when he shot Killed l5 year Joseph L. Callahan the finding Pbelan today Bonin for the murder of the coroner young Callahan to his death of the criminal act of the accused
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21

Nurses at the British home and hospital for incurables at London have been placed on ap eiglt-hour working day.
Republican farmer., 1919-03-21
Prominent Contractor Says Citizens Must Act
 fl Legislature WiII Not

Horses Worth $4O0OO Listed at $2,5C0-Econony Such As Miller, Wheeler and Lee Practced on City Hall Would Now Be Scorned-HTanufacturer Ofter Fix Own Taxeg-These Accusations Made
 By Prospective Plaintiff.