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rent week and comparative tables show
ing those Of July 81, when the decree
ordering the fixing OF normal prices
went into effect, the OGicisI Jour
nal adds that the upward movement of
prices has undergone an almost general
check and that the cost of foodstuffs OF
prime necessity has been diminished
throughout the county.
Prices have decreased in forty-three
Of the eighty departments and in the re-
naming thirty-seven there is a general
decrease, but the cost of butter and eggs
has been slightly increased owing to the
drought as well as scarcity. often ar
tihcially produced" the OGictet Journal
says. Results obtained permit the hope
that by better coordination between
different districts more important de-
creases may be obtainable"
This undoubtedly is an official reply
to the general impression held by the
public that the fixing of normal prices
mas failed to be of effect.
The sun., 1919-09-24
Argentina Attaehe Named.

nuESos ArREs. Sept. 2s.--col. :.
ss,snan Vacarezza has been appointed
es.s.lLAry sallry attaehe at the ArFentina EN-
''''y IN Washington
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SOVIET RULE URGED
r AT. LABOR CONGRESS
Resolution Goes to Committee
at Ontario Meeting.

HAMILTON, Ont. Sept. IA resolu-
tion placing the Dominion Trades and
Lsbor Congress on record as favoring the
Soviet form of government, demanding
the withdrawal of troops from Russia
and refusing financial and other aid to
''reactionary governments" was re-
ported to the committee on resolutions
to-day after an abortive attempt had
been made to have it placed on file."
The resolution was introduced ny
George Armstrong of Winnipeg, who re-
ceived an ovation when he announced
that he was prevented from introducing
il sooner because he was lin JAN until
ten days ago." Armstrong was released
on bail following his arrest on n charge
OF sedition growing out of the recent
strike in Winnipeg.
A motion to place the resolution on
file was made Immediately after 1t had
been introduced, but an amendment
urged reference to the committee on res
olutions. Armstrong declared it was his
wish that the resolution be referred to
the committee, but added that he wished
to make a few observations" II the mo-
ton was unfavorably received.
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PROFITEERING GETS
SCARE IN BRITAIN
Threat of Prosecution Sends
Prices Tumbling Through
out Country.


LONDON, Sept 23.-The threat of
prosecution under the new tribunal sys-
tenn Cor combating profteering' has had
a remarkable effect on prices throughout
England. In almost every shop signs
show a hasty revision downward. The
first local tribunal began operations in
Bermondsey to-day, with hundreds OF
complaints of profiteering to consider.
Enormous reductions In prices have
been made in all shops during the last
week, particularly in clothing, hats,
suits and shoes. The question of profit
eering In houses is now being consid-
cred
The central tribunal probably will is-
sue a new schedule of articles with
which all the tribunals may deal. Near
ly twenty local tribunals will be estab-
lished near London before the en~ of
the week. Complainants must in all in
stances prove their complaints or be
themselves Subject to heavy fine.
PARIS, Sept. 28.-After giving normal
prices OF staple foodstuffs for the cur
The sun., 1919-09-24
BRITAIN REFUSES TO
BAR OUT u. S. MOTORS
Tariff High Enough Now,
Gessdes Tells Manufacturers.
Special Gable Despatch to THE Sun from the
London Times SerUice.


Copyright, 1919. all rights reserved.
LONDON, Sept 23.-British manufac-
turers of motor cars and tractors, who
have been seeking to shut out Ameri-
can made cars from England, have met
with decided setback. They were in
formed by Sir Auckland Geddes, presi-
dent of the Board of Trade, that he
could hold out no hope that the Gov
ernment would Impose a tariff for their
benefit.
The present position, Sir Auckland
thought, probably would change in the
near future and was such that the Brit
ish manufacturers had a much higher
degree of protection than ever was
dreamed Of before the war. In the case
Of the private motor car there was 33 La
per cent. on 1t. and by the time that cal
got on the market here, as a result OF
freights and charges, packing. insurance
loss on exchange, the actual rates of pro.
lection, in the opinion of Sir Auckland
were more than SS per cent.
Sir Auckland had no actual figure:
with regard to commercial cars. but as.
suming that the effect of exchange wat
the same, freight, insurance and packing
were In the same neighborhood, there
was at the present time an effective pro
lection In the case of commercial vehi
cles equivalent to As per cent.
The sun., 1919-09-24
DE VALERA ASSAILED
BY JUDGE MANTON
Misleading Americans on the
Irish Question, Jurist Says.
spociGi Despatch TO Tnp Sun.

ATLANTIC CITY, Sept. 23.-At a lunch
con at the Traymore to-day 10 Com
mander Albert c. Read of the NC-4
Judge Martin T. Manton of New York
created sensation in his manner of
dealing with the Irish question. Him
self of Irish extraction and widely
known for his sympathetic interest in
the cause of freedom, Judge Manton as
sailed the action of De Valera, "Presi-
dent of the Irish Republic" whom he
designated as a half Spaniard born in
Syracuse, attempting to mislead the
American people He said:
Can any one dispute that the Ian
guage of the League of Nations cove
nant makes plain the opportunity
Ireland has long hoped for. With this
opportunity thus afforded to Ireland or
any other nation, isn't 1t a. weird and
strange spectacle of the well wishers
of Ireland to see the course of conduct
of men of Irish birth and Irish extrac-
ton in the United States in the last few
months?
The sun., 1919-09-24
Canadians Favor Treaty.

The attitude of the opposition on the
peace treaty will work against them in
the bye-elections. The Canadian people
are loyal to the British Parliament
principles and will hesitate before pulling
away from the policy agreed upon at
Paris by the representatives of Canada
and the empire. There is clear pur-
pose to maintain autonomy over Cana
dian affairs as now possessed, but there
is alsosconfldence't that Sir Robert Borden
will safeguard the rights Of Canada in
the larger British Commonwealth now
being evolved and in which Canada will
be an equal among equals.
The sun., 1919-09-24
O. K. TO SELL TO SICK FRIEND
Philadelphia Judge So Rules in
Bartender's Case.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 23.-Charging a
jury in the case of a bartender arrested
for selling whislkey, Judge Oliver B
Dickinson OF the Federal Court for the
Eastern district of Pennsylvania to-day
said:
There is nothing unlawful in the act
of selling whiskey for medicinal pur-
poses"
The jury returned a verdict of not
guilty. 1t was testified that the man
who bought the whiskey stated 1t WA
for a friend who was sick.
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BELGIAN-DUTCH BREAK DENIED
'ohkheer van swinderen Makes
Statement.

PARIS. Sent 2s.-Members Of the
%Gteh ~. delegation in this city emphatic-
any deny the reported break in diplo-
Is nauc relations between Belgium and
dland. Jonkheer Reneke van Swim
eIeh, mead OF the Netherlands repre-
tentatives here, said to-day TO the Asso-
SiSted Press: quite on the contrary.
nave felt We were nearing an under
oussion."
n II was added that Dutch Minister to
nrussels had not yet been appointed. but
.lat the nomination of one was TO be
promulgated within few days.
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ADMIRAL BENSON TO RETIRE.
Daniels VIII Name New Chief OF
Naval Operations.
specio, Despatch 10 The Sun

Special Despatch TO The Sun
WASHINGTON, Sept 23.--Admiral will.
lam s. Benson will be relieved of his
duties as chief of naval operations
Thursday, when he will reach the retir-
ing age of 81 years. The law requires
that an officer on active duty shall as
sumo this position thus Secretary
Daniels is required to appoint a sue
cessor.
Mr.. Daniels said to-day that probably
he would announce the new chief of
operations tomorrow.
The sun., 1919-09-24
WET SENTIMENT
LEADS IN CANADA
Bye-Elections Are Expected to
Authorize ter-Provincial
Trade in Liquor.
VOTERS INSIST ON ISSUE
Dominion Appears to BE in for
q Period of Sales Of Intoxi-
cants Direct to Consumers.
By a star correspondent Of TEE srS

BY Stag Correspondent Of The SUN.
OTTAWA, Ont, Sept 23.-Prohibition
formed the chief subject of discussion
at the caucus of the Unionist party this
morning. Six bye-elections come on
October 27. and voters are demanding
that the policy of the movement be well
understood on big issues. The caucus
decided to defer decision on policy until
Tuesday, when 1t Is hoped the Prime
Minister will be present.
The free expression of opinion by
members showed that there is sub
stantial element that would prefer to
see the war measures act and the
orders in council followed by a period of
return to inter-provincial trade in liquor.
Some of the moderates were for re-
turn to the Doherty act, under which the
Federal authority lends some support 10
the provincial administration of law.
But the stalwarts were for acknowledging
the power of the prohibition provinces
to stop the import as well as the sale Of
liquor. And it Is probable that acknowl-
edgment of that character will be in
troduced at an early date. In this event
the Senate can be depended on to prevent
such a bill going through. 1t looks as II
Canada is in for a period of trade In
liquor in which dealers may sell by ex-
rect to consumers.
The Government will appeal to the
electors IN the bye-elections on its record
and policy. The three live issues will be
| The railways, civil reestablishment OF
| soldiers and the question of further
gratuities recently urged and prohibi-
ton.
On advice of his physicians and in
! advance of the Unionist caucus to-day
Sir Robert Borden went south to Vir-
ginia for a period to recuperate. Sir
George Foster will be acting Premier In
his absence.
Tariff an Issue in West.
Only in one constituency, that of As
\ siniboia, Sask., will the tariff be fac
tor against the Government. There the
Western farmers are believed to be Sc
rious in their demand for more radica
tariff reduction than has been made. Il
is claimed in reply that the tariff issue
is overestimated by the opposition ant
that as in the election of 1917, the farm
ers will take the wider national view.
! Prince county, p. E. l., is a doubtful
seat and may go to the Liberal leader
Mackenzie King. The Government will
not offer strong opposition to his return
Victoria and Carleton, N. B., vacated b,
| Frank Carvell, now on the railway com
mittee, offers the best fighting groun'
for test of public opinion. Quebe
East, formerly represented by Sir VIII
frid Laurier, will go Liberal as befor,
beyond any doubt. But Victoria, b. c.
and Kingston, Ont, will as surely go TO
the Government.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
BRITISH WAR
 VETERANS HAVE
 ENTERTAINMENT

Major F. T. Adams and Lieut.. F. c. BadgIey, president of the national organization of the British War Vet erans, spoke at the smoker and en- tertainment of the local post of the British War Veterans which was held al the rooms of the Bridgeport Min strel club on Stratford avenue. last night.
 The features of the entertainment were the Scotch Highlander Pipe Band which enthused the ex-soldiers with martial tunes and the singing of John J. McDonough, who caused much emotion among his hearers by the singing of Dear Old Pal of Mine" He was encored several times and after singing same song thrice again he sang Mother of Mine.'
 Other entertainers included Robert Forbes, a celever cartoonist, who il- lustrated the songs sung by Tom Yates which include "Roamin' in the Gloaming'" and "The Wee Hoose Amang tha Heather," Sergt John Bell, John Hall and Peter Burns
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
SILENT BIDDERS.

One of the main possessions of a good auctioneer is a pair of sharp eyes He has to see from his ros- trun many things which pass un- noticed by the average man.
 If a casual visitor to the auction room opens and snaps again his gold hunter, his neighbor thinks he is looking at the time, and even if he does it again three or four times, he still only thinks he Is nervously, or idly, or absently looking at his watch. But to the auctioneer each movement means a s10 bid.
 When the same man picks up his rnonocle and polishes 1t casually with his handkerchief the auctoneer knows he has made his last bid for that particular article.
 In fact, one may stand in the most famous auction-room in the world, ard see articles run up to thousands of dollars, in lives and tens and hun dreds and yet never hear a single bid, or find out where the bids are coming from, and yet the auctioneer will presently say, Five thousand five hundred dollars? Any more?" give a bang with his hammer, and say Smith" He knows who made the last bid, but you do nor.
 This man bids by pulling his tie, that by strokfng the side of his nose, the other by f1icking his catalogue. A great picture buyer obtains master pieces by tickling his left ear, and a dealer in articles of virtu gets wonder full ware and perfect specimens of Italian art and Chinese handicraft by a spasmodic twitching of the face, which only afflicts him in the auc- tion-room!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
l)E:| |()k

Post No. 84, American Legion of Honor was organized at the meeting of men who were in their country's service during the late war that was held in the Armo-- on New Haven avenue, Wednesday evening. There were some forty men present and the post starts off with a paidup mem
 bership of over fifty and q total mem
 bership of over one hundred. The
 officers elected at this meeting are:
 Post commander, Capt. F. s. Munson;
 vice commander, NJ. s. E., Edward B.
 Brotnerton; post adjutant, c. H. Pull
 yer; financial officer, Herbert G. Fow-
 Ter; post historian, Camille Mazeau;
 chaplain, Herbert A. Ford; publicity
 committee, William O. Mathews, c.
 H. Perkins, Earle A. Merwin. ". J.
 Nolan, Jr. Commander Nunson was
 elected as delegate to represent this
 post at the L4egion's state convention which will be held in Hartford, Sat i urday, Oct. Il.
 The October meeting of FreeIove Baldwin Stowe chapter, D. A. R., which was held Thursday afternoon. was well attended despite most un- favorable weather conditions and the affair is reported as being a pleasant one. Two papers on Shawls. one each by Mrs. George w. Tfbbals and Mrs. F. N P1att were read and en- | joyed- Mrs. Ellis of New Haven. added to the afternoons enjoyme ent | by rendering very pleasantly a num- | Der of vocal solos.
 The sudden and greatly increased i influx of mail at the local office has l created a great rush there, to be sent | out in the shortest possible time at- l ter its receipt. Both political par 1 ties and individual candidates are
 sending out huge patches of appeals 1 to the voters.
 i There was a Democratic rally in | Tibbal hall on Broad street last even i ing. Music, speaking, smokes and | lunch were among the features. i Dr. J. M. Reilley, who Is one of the ! best known summer residents at Bur- l wells Beach, has closed his cottage | there and returned to his home in i New Haven, Wednesday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

honored with public office. He serv- ed many terms in the General Assem- bly,, representing Ridgefeld. His most notable act while in Hartford was his fight to have the law regard ing the commitment of children changed. The old system had al lowed the civil courts to send orphans to work in homes of individuals throughout the county. Often these people would not let parents see their children and many complaints were received. Due to the efforts of For mer Commissioner Brophy this mat ter was placed in the Jurisdiction of the Probate Court and all trouble was eliminated.
 In his early years MT. Brophy oc- cupded a responsible position in the New York Custom House. Since his residence in Ridgefeld he has served on the School Board and held other offices.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
SENATOR REED PLAYS THUGS AT
 ARDM0RE, OKLA.
Missouri Senator Predicts Wave of Reform Will
 Sweep City.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 4.---A wave of reform will sweep Ardmere, Okla, within a short time, Senator James A. Reed predicted yesterday at the Union station. The senator was here yester- day on his way to Lincoln, Neb., from Tulsa, Okla. Several hundred of his admirers, of all political faiths, greet ed him.
 Senator Reed carried a basket filled with American Beauty roses, which had been presented him at Tulsa last night by a committee of women from Muskegee and Tulsa for Mrs. Reed. More than 5000 heard the senator in Tulsa last night. Many others, it is said, were unable to get into the hall.
 Senator Reed was assisted to the
 top of the taxicab stand and made a short talk. He did not touch upon the League of Nations, but spoke only
 of the Ardmore incident He stated
 that one of the prime movers of the demonstration, a public office holder,
 was a villain and crook" and that one of the deputies in the same office had killed men. He said five or six men were responsible for the en- tire demonstra tion.
 After the lights were connected most of the audience filed past the speakers stand and said they re- gretted the incident" Senator Reed said. They asked that It not be held 1 against the city of Ardnore, because the entire city should not be held responsible for the action of a few toughs The eggs were thrown while the mayor was talking"
 Following his talk, the Senator stepped into a luncheon room and drank a cup of coffee while receiv- ing the atu1ations of his friends | From Lincoln, Neb., he will go tc l Denver, then return to Washington l it is understood.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
COMMISSIONER RR0PzliY HAD
 FINE: RECORD Had Been Often Eonored At Home By Fellow
 Citizens.

The retirement of John Brophy of RidgefeId from the office of county commissioner removes a faithful and conscientious official from public life Former Commissioner Brophy, who stepped down a few days ago in favor of Charles H. Hart of Bethel, had served three terms of four years each as commissioner. He made 8 fine record and it was with great re sret that his associates saw him leave.
 In his home town former Commis- sioner Brophy has been frequently
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

88o7 Sacto Ave-, Sacramento, Cal.
 'tI had Stomach Trouble for 10 years, which became so bad that I got .Stomaeh Crambs tzvo or kAree tiues : zVeek.
 After years of terrible torture, \ read about sFruit-a-tives' or Fruit Liver Tablets, and sent for trial box and wrote that it was the last remedy Iwould use-if 'Fruit-a- tives' did not help me, would die.
 After taking the trial box, I felt better, so kept on taking 'Fruit-a- tives' for nearly year, and am thank full to say 'Fautt-a-ti0es' sa0ed ntyEite.
 It also saved a friend from an operation for Stomach Trouble, after he had given up all hope of getting well''. MRs. r. S. STOLE.
 soc. a box, 6 for $2.50, trial size 25c. At all dealers or sent on receipt of price, by FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited, OGDENGPT-R N. Y.
 Advertise in The Times
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

Advertise in The Times
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
PICTURES BOYS ARM.

Albert DoyIek. 10. of S6 steuben street sustained a fractured arm last night when he was struck by an auto mobile driven by William H. Mac Donald, of 28O Main street The ac- cident occurred in Pembroke street, and the boy was taken to the Bridge port hospital for treatment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
ANrERICAN1zATToN MEETING.

The Greek Association will hold an Americanization meeting at Odd Fellows Hall Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Justice George W. Wheeler, Mayor Clifford B. Wilson and Prose cutting attorney A. L. Delaney will address the meeting
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
BRIDGEPORT MARKET
 REPORT
RUREAU OF MARKETS U. s. DE-
 APARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
City Market Reporting Service.

City Market Reporting Service. Tel. Barnum 7011. Fairfield County
 Court House.
 Bridgeport, Oct. 4. Abundant-Carrots, apples, beets, peppers, sweet potatoes, potatoes, cabbage.
 Normal Oranges, onions, lima beans, egg plant, pears, green toma- toes. grapes, quince.
 Scarce - Peaches. lemons, sweet corn, string beans, tomatoes.
 Potatoes Cheaper.
 Potatoes have taken a big dSop in price since midsummer when the harvesting of a new crop began in Connecticut. About the middle of August potatoes were selling as high as S2.35-$2.25 per bushel. Maine is now harvesting the 1919 crop and a large percentage of the potatoes is now being used in New England market are coming from that state. Maine growers are loading many cars with potatoes direct from the fields, eliminating the cost of storage, Late shipments have shown unmis- takable signs of dry rot and are ac- cording to reports the grading has
 
 excellent stock has been coming in, however Prices on protatoes this morning ranged from s1.50 to s1.S5 bushel, according to quality, grading, condition and amount sold.
 Apples Lead List of Fruits. Fruits are plentiful, apples leading the list. Discriminating persons have , large list and a wide variety of ap- pies from which to choose for cook ing, baking and eating. There is a -ariety and grade to suit everyone $ pocketbook. Fancy eating apples such IS the Mcintosh Reds are costing re- .ailers SIPS to S1.50 per II quart bas- ct. Drops or "windfalls'' were sell ing as low as soc a basket this morn ng and there are plenty of medium grade apples wholesaling at Soc to $1 per 14 quart basket. The demand for lpples, quinces, and many other friuts 'las not been as active as usual be- ause of the difficulty in obtaining -ufficient quantities of sugar.
 The following are wholesale prices. The consumer should expect to pay on he average from 20 to 40 per cent. above these prices to cover the retail 1 CTS cost of doing business and his le- 1 gttimate profits. Quantity informa- ton is the. approximate amount ot i |. | Vegetables. Beets, 4O-50c dog. bchs.; 315 -4c bh 1 Beans, lima, $2.0O-3.26 bu.; 7-12c | quart.
 i Carrots, 35-45c dog. bchs.; 3-4c bch
 Cabbage, $1.50-2O0 bbI.; 6-Sc hd. | Caulifower. $1.5O-3.0o crate; 10-25c each.
 Cranberries. 4,5o (5o qt.); 1o-11e i quart.
 Lettuce, N. Y, s2.5o case; 1o1zc hd Onions, Mass, $4.OO-4.5O sack; 4 AZ ID
 Potatoes, s1.5o-1.s5 bu,; s7H- 461a c peck.
 Potatoes, sweet, s4.5o-475 bbl.i Sc ID.
 Tomatoes, ripe, s1.1o-175 bskt S-13c qt
 1 Tomatoes, green, 5o-76c bskt. 1 Fruits. Apples, fancy, s1.OO-1.5o bskt; T. 111a c at.
 Apples, 50-1.oo bskt.; 41s-7c at.
 Cantaloupes, s1.75 fiat; 12-15t each.
 Grapes, Tokay. s2.25-26o flat; s1a 1okc ID.
 Grapes, Malaga, s2.25-2.5o fiat; 914-1O1ac ID.
 Melons, casaba, s225-2.5o crate 25-5Oc each.
 Oranges, se,5o-7.oo box; ss-4st dog.
 Lemons, s7.5o-s0o box; so-36c dog Pears, local, 75c-s1.75 bskt.; 6-13c at
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
CHILD STRUCK
 BY AUTOMOBILE

While crossing North Main street last night about 6 o'clock, Beatrice Lane, 5, of 1235 Madison avenue was struck by an automobile operate6 bv Grfcks Kaatz, of Long Hill. The child was removed to St. Vincent's hospital TOT treatment. She is suffering from numerous bruises about the head and body and possible internal injuries In his report to the police, Kaatz de clared that the child stepped directly in front of his machine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04

To remove coffee stains from the most delicate of silk or woollen fa- brics, the spot must be rubbed with pure glycerine, rinsed In lukewarm water and pressed on the wrong side until dry. The glycerine a;bsorbs the stain and grease.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-04
WOODHULL BUYS
 AMAZON PROPERTY

The Amazon hotel in Fairfield ave- nue was yesterday purchased by John R. Woodruff from Julia L. Wilson, Joseph Lyon, Helen c. Mills and Will liam K. Lyon, the owners of the property. The property has a front age of 30 feet on Fairfield avenue and was bought by MT. Woodruff for $5O,0OO.