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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
LAPS AGAINST
 NATIONS LEAGUE

Tokio, Jan. 2-(Correspondence of The Associated Press)-The Japanese press appears generally disposed to welcome the project for League of Nations. An occasional writer as- sails the idea.
 Thus, Rear-Admiral k. hato, writ ing in the New Public Opinion, de- clares that the formation of a League of Nations would be a blow to the expansion of Japan. But, taken as a whole, the Japanese share the faith of the Allied people in the political unification of the world. Intellectual sections of the Japanese are giving the question careful attention. Dr. K. Toda,s of Kyoto University, is not con- tented with the political rearrange- ment of the world. He suggests that such a encouragement may prove un- workable unless accompanied by an economic one. He asks, in effect, If territorial ambitions are to be check eed, why not peaceful subjugations? } Professor Abe: of Keio University, expresses a similar view in the Kok- umin. The professor states his ina bility to connect the talk of the Americans about peace, humanity and justice with the pushing on of their naval construction program.
 Rear-Admiral Kato expresses the opinion that there is a grave danger of China being transformed into an International economic battlefield The victors in the war may not re- sort as openly as Germany did in pre- war days to force in the exploitation of China, but, he asks, who can guar antee that England, America and France, when faced with adverse con. ditions will not rattle the sabre With China thus circumstanced, fo1 \ Japan to hope for peace would be futile. What then, should Japan dc to guard against this? To him, nc Tother way is discoverable than thai 6apan should be well armed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
ANNIVERSARY OF
 DECATUR'S DEFEAT

One hundred and four years ago today there was fought one of the last naval battles between Great Britain and the United States. AL though the treaty of peace was signed and sealed at Ghent on Dec "A, 1914, the news that the war was over did not reach New York until Feb. II, 1915. In January Commodore Ste phen Decatur was in command of the frigate President, and was bot tied up in New York harbor New York was then blockaded by four British warships, but Decatur, disre- garding the odds against him, ventur- ed out on the 18th. The President was injured in passing the bar, and was in no condition to give battle. but Decatur went on until he came up with the British frigate Endymion The battle was waged' furiously, and the Endymion was reduced to a wreck when her three sister vessels came up and engaged in the fray, For nearly three hours the President engaged in a running fight with the English squadron, and his vessel was wreck and quarter of his crew had been disabled or killed before Decatur flew the flag of surrender. When Decatur climbed on board the British flagship, prisoner of war. he was immediately surrounded by Brit tsh officers, who warmly congratulat- ed him on his gallant fight against superior numbers. The captured off, cer and his men were treated with every consideration, and when the news of peace reached the British squadron the prisoners were released and the British tars lined the deck and cheered Decatur and his men on their way.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
ELLA FIlAGG YOUNG.

Mrs. Ella FIagg Young, who died only recently, attained world wide fame as an educator during the year she was superintendent of the schools of Chicago. She was born in Suf- falo, N. Y, "A years ago today. She became a teacher in 1862, when only r, and married William Young in 1868. The great educator became superintendent of the schools ef the Windy City in 1909 In spite of po- litical antagonisms, she occupied that position with unusual ability until her resignation late in 1915 No Gther woman ever held such a positGn in a great city. During her iAoum- bency in office Mrs. Young had to face much opposition, especially from politicians, who accused her of being a thinking machine" devoid O: sen timent, and also of introducing "fads and fancies" into the schools. but, with the solid backing of the women of Chicago, she won her fight and discomfited her enemies.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
.STEPNEY

The Willing Workers of the Bap- list church were entertained at the home of MT. and Mrs. Clayton B, Hawley on Friday evening. Music and games were enjoyed and at tF,e close of the evening refreshm ,nts were. served.
 4 teachers meeting was held at the Cutters school on Monday after noon. D. A. Green of Norwalk was present.
 Mrs, William Slater who has been spending two weeks with her daugh- ter returned to her home in Bridge port on Sunday.
 Mrs. Arthur J. Hull has been i'll for a few days past with tonsiIitis.
 Howard Edwards has accepted a position with the American TeIe- phone Co.
 Edwin ,Toucey of Bridgeport has spent a few days. at his home here. Miss Nellie Northrop is staying at the home of her brother, Stanley Northrop in Easton for a few days.
 A force of fourteen men who are doing repair work on the Southern New England Telephone Line are boarding with c. E. Osborn. Several new members were inftiat- ed in the first degree at the regular meeting of Harmony Grange on | Thursday evening. Installation oi officers will be held at the next mset- | ing.
 Herbert Garlick left on last Mon day for Wisconsin where he vii spend few weeks. Mrs. Porter has been ill for a fsu days last week, with the tonsilitis.
 Several members of Mrs. Nolan family are affected with the in- fiuenza.
 Mrs. Mark Curtiss recently spent a. few days as the guest of Mrs Richards in Bridgeport
 Mrs. Mary Corning has been il with 2 hard grip cold for a few days past.
 i Mrs. Lucretia Lane is spending 2 few weeks with her son, William Lane in Bridgeport.
 Hans Davis of Nichols, who i: 1 employed by the Bridgeport Hydrau- He Co.,, Is boarding at E. M. Pecks
 Mrs O'Coyne had an accident oc- curing one day last week while driving her horse. The horse be- came frightened and ran, throwing her out. She was badly bruised and shaken up but fortunately no seriou: | injuries were sustained.
 Kenneth Burr has been unable tc attend school for the past week as he is suffering an attack of the in ! fiuenZa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
MARY A. MCARTHY.

The funeral of Mary A Mccarthy was held this morning from the home of Andrew Harding. POS Catherine street at S:3O, and at St. Augustine's s church at g o'clock. Rev. Joseph Ganley ceiebarted the solemn high requiem mass, assisted by Rev. Pat rick Donahue as deacon, and Rev. James Grady as sub-deacon. The re. sponses were sung by the church quartet. The bearers were James Morris, William Doherty, John Shan non, Patrick Dedgeworth. Arthur Lockley and Patrick Walsh. Rev, James B. Nihill read the committal service at the grave in St MichaeTs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
PROVIDE SPECIAL
 TICKET OFFICES

Washington, Jan. 15.---So that sol diers discharged from the army may be induced to secure railroad trans portation to their homes immediately, the War Department has instructed officers who have charge of demob- ilization to provide ticket offices near the point at which the soldiers re- ceive their final pay and fare allow ances, Tt is further suggested" said the order that through cooperation of personnel morale and other off, cers emphasis be laid upon the i'm portance of immediately purchasing railroad transportation before there Is any chance of the men losing the money and becoming a burden upon some nearby community"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
EMILY BROCH.

Many relatives and friends will be grieved to hear of the death of Emily, widow of the late Edward Broch which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Fanton, last evening. She is survived by five children, Mrs. John Hummell, Mrs. Charles Fanton (Mr. Ernest Broch of Baltimore, Md.), MT. Otto Broch, Mrs. Dennis Casey, also several grand children and great grand grandchil- dren. The funeral will be Friday afternoon and interment will be in Lakeview cemetery. Rev. H. G. Weimer will officiate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
STEPHEN WIffrE.

The death of stephen White oc- cured last night at St. Vlncent's hospital after a brief illness. He re- sided at 66 Bell street and was em- ployed as uperintendent by the Bridgeport Silverware Mfg. Co. His former home was in Massac achusetts He is survived by his wife.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
JOHN NJ. MURPHY,

The death of John M. Murphy oc- cured yesterday at St. Vincent's hospital, aged 57 years. He Is sur vived by his wife, Frances. The resi- dence was at 277 Remington street. Private funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at Read Memo rial chapel and 4nterment will be in Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
GERTRUDE Y. WEARY.

Gertrude V, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Neary, died last night after a brief illness at the home of her parents, 50 Fourth street, at the age of 2S years. She is survived by her parents, six brothers, John Jr., in the navy; Bernard, 8 student in St. Thomas seminary, at Hartford :; James, Charles, Harry and Walter of this city; one sister, Anna. The funeral will be held at the Blessed Sacrament church of which Miss Neary was a devout member.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
JAMES ATKINSON.

James Atkinson of 25 Curtis Lane died yesterday after a short illness at the age of 75 years He is sur vived by three sons, Joseph, John and Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Herbert Walker, Mrs. Samuel Brab- ner and Mrs Harry Schuu.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
OBITUARY
LIEUT.. E. SCHUYLER BARKER.

Word was received in this city this morning of the death of Lieut.. Earl Schuyler Barker, U. s. N, formerly of Bridgeport, at his home in Phila- delphia, on Sunday after a short Ill., ness at the age of 2S years. He Is survived by his mother, widow of Earl Barker, formerly of this city and & brother, Lieut.. George S.. Barker of the A. E. F. in France. He Is the nephew of George W. Barker of this city, Funeral services were held this afternoon in Philadelphia, and the body will be brought here tomorrow for intermenr.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
SUIT ON COAL BILL.

Suit to collect a balance of $747.5o on a coal bill of S1,1S2.61 has been filed in the common pleas court by Peale, Peacock S Kerr of New York against Mary B. Ely and Elizabeth B. Ely of Greenwich, school teach CTS. Damages of $1,O0O are claimed. The amount of the bill is disputed by the defendants
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
MRS. MARY J. BEACH.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary J. Beach were held this afternoon at the residence of her son. John H. Beach, Mill Hill Road, Fairfield. Rev. w. H. Day offlciated, and interment was in M Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
RACHAEL A. TERWuLIGER.

Rachael A, widow of Erastus Ter williger, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George H. Stone, G4S Atlantic street Funeral services will be held from the late home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
VANDERBILT DEPENDANT.

Reginald c. Vanderbilt of New York is named as defendant in a suit filed in the superior court by Angelo
 Nanni as administrator of the estate of Alberto Abrusco of 249 West Goth street, New York, who died from in- juries inflicted by an automobile owned by Vanderbilt. Damages of s5o,oo0 arc claimed In the action. The accident happened Sept. ?, in First avenue, and the machine was driven by George Peterson, chauffeur.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
JOHN PAGAN.

John Pagan, of 79 Crowther street, Black Rock, died this morn ing at St. Vincent's hospital, at the age of IT years. He is survived by his parents, MT. and Mrs. Michael Pagan, and one brother, William. Funeral services will be held at the home of his uncle, Miles Campbell, 35 Davis street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
RUTH NJ. BENEDICT.

Funeral services for Ruth NJ, wife of Wilbur Benedict, were held this afternoon at the mortuary chapel of Walker & Banks at o'clock, and in torment was in Danbury
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
EMMA T. BLAKEsLEE.

Funeral services for Emma T, wife of Charles W. BIakeslee will be held this evening at o'clock at the residence of her son, Clayton Blakes- less, 31 Catherine street, Stratford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
MICHAEL NLAKARA.

Michael Makara died yesterday at his home, S79 Hallett street, at the age of 69 years. Funeral services will be held at the Russian Orthodox church and interment will be In Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
LAURA MAE CARTER,

The funeral of Laura Mae DeFor- est, wife of Ralph H. Carter, was held this afternoon at the late resi- dence, 553 Fairfield avenue, at 2:30. Interment was In Mt. Grove ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
THE WEATHER.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. Is: Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Generally fair tonight and Thursday; colder tonight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
GEORGE D. CHAMBERLAIN.

Funeral services for George D. Chamberlain were held this after noon at the late residence, 47 Reser- voir avenue, at o'clock. Interment was In Mt. Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
FLORENCE E. SCHULTE.

Florence E., wife of John A. Schulte, died this morning at her home in Benson road, Fairfield, aged 60 years. Funeral services Will be private and .interment will be In 0aklABa eapaatAry. Eairfald.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
ETHEL IRENE NIEBUHR.

Ethel Irene, nine months old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Niebuhr of Loomis street Devon, died this morning at the home of her parents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
Our American WMk1lletl

A country worth fight ing for is worth work ing for! The man who drove rivets in a ship or a tank was backing up the boys at the front. It is not on the battlefields alone that this war was fought. It was waged be hind the lines, in the fac tory, in the workshop, on the farm and iii the home as truly as in the trenches.
 The pale = checked woman at home as we'll as the workman in the shop feels that lack of snap" and energy which red blood should bring. Perhaps he CT she has had an attack of the Influenza, in conse- quence the blood lacks tone. Perhaps the red blood corpuscles are
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15

ters, survive, Sallie, aged 13 and Alice, aged II years, both are ill with the same malady. Interment will take place in Mt. Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15

Gulf coast production of oil in Mexico. increased about 100000 bar rels a day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15

lacking Build the blood with on-tonc tablet called ontc
 first discovered and made by Dr. Pierce After taking this tonic tablet have good red blood liver and the successfully it is the of grip, cold spring fever America needs its strong and American need be Then there that and herbal tonic which has borne the recommendations of thousands of people during the fifty years It is called Doctor Perces Golden Medical Discovery and be had in tablet form almost all drug stores at 60 vial It has the right combination of herbal extracts to bring pep" vitality and vigor When have taken D Pere Golden Medical Discovery Tablets will feel
 the red blood through veins and arteries and will be surprised find how easy to tackle under taking calling responsibility efficiency The who takes tonic tablet has hardps and interest n the drive" grips him. Be and ask for Dr. Perces
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-15
MRS. VIM. CABLE. PEGGY CABLE

The bodies of Mrs. William Cable and her daughter. Peggy Cable, will arrive in the city tomorrow from Ap- ponaug, R. L News of Mrs Cables death was received shortly after the announcement of the death of her daughter, both victims of influenza
 MT. Cable Is the brother of Mrs Stiles Goodseil of this city, and the A--~Ll.S r-A% FEAu lzaAzxa hAxA hs1axs
Milford chronicle., 1919-05-09
GET IN LINE

The campaign of the United States Public Health Ser
vice for the eradication venereal diseases has met with
such remarkable and spontaneous approval in
every progressive community America there is no longer
any to doubt these highly communicable maladles
will be suppressed.
But while majority of the States have adopted control
legislation there is still too great tendency in some
communities surrender in the fight and take refuge
behind false modesty and prudery, which, like ignorance
have ever chief ally venerea diseases and
largely responsible the that about 10 cent Of
the people in America affected with either gonorrhea
syphilis.
much longer this community sdestep the issue?
in line with progressive wideawake American cities
where the great social evil is being combated quite as
openly and frankly measles and typhoid. The crime
today is not to have disease but refusing
recognize the existence of it,
This might be excusabe if it could be plead things are
different here As matter of fact they probably
typical of the average American city that the Army
every disease it had to treat
its hospitals 1t would hardly be exaggeraton to
say venerea diseases prevalent in this cOmmun-
y today than any other communicable disease, and in
spite of this less effort is being made to eradicate
them.
Nothing constructive be accomplished until we meet
the issue squarey person suffering with venereal
disease should allowed the freedom of society
than person suffering with smallpox for the former is
just much MANAGE, more costly and certainly more
prevalent
Our State adopt effective legislation and enable
the United States Public Health Service to cooperate in
suppression eradication of the diseases And when
such legislation has been adopted every welfare agency
in this community must that the law is enforced.
Prostitution the greatest dssemnator of the disease
be suppressed Physicians must report and
affected must be made undergo treatment until cured
We might take lesson in this from European
friends We have frequently criticized them for their
Immoral standards" while they in turn have ridcued
mnfin N wis fhevO adm
listed and sought control
person suffering with a can't long hide it.
Venereal disease is national We must re-
move it.
Milford chronicle., 1919-05-09
JUDGE GEORGE GRAY 50 YEARS OLD

Delaware has produced many of great ability, and
in the Honorable George Gray it be claimed justly
that her foremost Of great the past century is
George Gray who has represented Delaware in the United
States Senate. as a Federal Judge and diplomat of
the highest every position with glory for himself
as well as for the country and his native State.
L Sunday be entered his eghtieth and from all
parts the world flowed congratulations and testimonials
of his appreciation came to The Sunday Press said
sditoriay last Sunday:
'The Press" joins the fluctuations that flow into
the modest home Of this fine American. A lifetime of
intelligent progressive service in which common sense and
kindness have happily blended. No person now
living record of successful arbitration to compare
with that Of Judge Gray He the oldest living member
Of the Hague Court Arbitration His constructive ability
as peace commissioner is written into the treaty with
Spain that the with that nation. The ong-con
tnung peace and prosperity in the anthracite region is
invisible monument to his wisdom and powers OF
pacicaton as head of the Strike Commission
where the sole arbitrator in Of the btterest
this country md in number of other clashes
between labor and capital in which he called upon
to make adjudication.
As United States Senator representing Delaware he
demonstrated breadth of signaly served the
nation a Judge of the United States Circuit Court Of
Appeals he brought humanity into the decision OF
hundreds His exalted ideals and the simplicity
and dignity his public service appealed generally to
eIlowcitizens that his twice presented to
Democratic National Conventions candidate for the
Presidency
His is a grand old age. Judge Gray wears his years
with the gaantry strength that integers of his
high character. Virtually Phadelphian, by Of
great service 70 principal industry Pennsylvania
by brevet this community joins with Delaware birthday
fluctuations
Milford chronicle., 1919-05-09
LAST OF A. E. F. HOME
BY FIRST OF AUGUST
Secretary Baker Says 100000 Ameri-
can Soldiers VIII be Brought
Back Monthly
move it..

Secretary Baker announced on
Wednesday that by August the last
man Of the American Expeditionary
Forces will have been withdrawn from
France. He said this estimate was
based on the movement of 100000
men a month to the United States.
Already, Mr.. Baker said, the Ameri-
can forces in France have been di-
vorced from the army of occupation.
Plans have been completed to supply
the force in Germany through the
ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam,
removing the necessity for maintain
ing the 700 mile line of communication
from Brest. The French ports will be
maintained however, for the with
drawal of the A. Z. F.
More than half of the Expeditionary
Force has now left France, Mr..
Baker said, and as the withdrawal
progresses facilities which were used
for those forces are being turned back
either to private owners or to the
municipalities to which they belonged.
Milford chronicle., 1919-05-09
LOAN AVIATOR INJURED IN
BAD FALL AT SELBYVILLE

Descending in an airplaine in a
trip from Aberdeen, Nd, to Selbyville
in the interest of the Victory Loan,
Captain Henry Willship received three
fractures of his arm when the plane
became unmanagable and plunged nose
down into a plowed field near town,
Thu, plane had made one stop at
Mizsoro, where those selling the most
bonds and making the highest bids for
bonds had been given trips in the air
: At Selbyyille John Tubbs had won
he contest, but the accident took his
rip away from him. Upon hearing
he news of the accident another
lane arrived here late in the even
ing land Tubbs was given a trip in the
air to Laurel, nearly 20 miles away,
while the injured aviator was hurried
t5 a hospital
Milford chronicle., 1919-05-09
NEW BRIDGE AT TUB MILL

The old wooden bridge at the Tub
Mill on the road leading into Milford
Neck has been torn out and two large
iron pipes have been placed in the mill
race in its stead. These pipes have
been imbedded and covered with con-
crete just as the bridge at the Tub
Mill on the State road was rebuilt a
few years ago. For some time past
the old wooden bridge just being re-
placed has been dangerous for travel.