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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Four Divinity Schools
 United For Summer

Middletown, Conn.,, June 4.---With the ordination service the sixty-fifth commencement at Berkeley Divinity school closed today. Samuel A. Rees of Philadelphia and Horace Fort of Baltimore were ordained by Rt. Rev. Bishop c. B. Brewster, assisted by Suffragan Bishop B. Campion Ache son. and Rt. Rev. Bishop E. S. Lines of Newark. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. Arthur J. Gammaclz of Fftchburg. Mass. Announcement was made of appointments of Rev. Percy V. Norwood of Beverly, Mass. to the chair of Liturgics, and Rev. Frederick c. Ianderburn of Wellesly, Mass. to the chair of Pastoral The ology. Horace Fort was chosen John Henry Watson fellow for next year. The necrology showed Il during the past year.
 A summer school will be opened July l. four divinity schools uniting, namely Berkeley. the General Theo- logical, the Cambridge and the Phil adelphia Theological seminaries. Dr. William P. Ladd will serve as dean.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
FRENCH FEAR U, s, | ARMY ATHLETES
 RECORDS GO DOWN

Paris, Tuesday, June 3-Enthusi- astfc comment has been aroused in the French press by the fact that eight French tracks and field records were broken in the American expedi- tionary force meet which ended on Sunday.
 The French records surpassed were the 120 high hurdles, by Ames, in 5 2-5 seconds; the 220 low hurdles, by Renick. 25 seconds; 220 yard dash by Teschner, 22 Is seconds; shot put, by Leversedge, A feet II 3-S inches: discus throw, by Byrd, 143 feet, 3-4 inches; pole vault by Floyn. 12 feet. 4 inches; 8S0 yard run one minutes 56 Is seconds and ham, mer throw by Ryan, 166 feet.
 Teschner already Held French 100 yard dash records, made in 10 sec- onds.
 More Going Over.
 New York, June Fifty Amert- can athletes who served in the United States army will sail late today or the steamship Great Northern for France to compete with the best ath- letes of the Allied nations in an in- terallied tournament in Pershing Stadium at Joinville-lePont from June 22 to July 6.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Suit To Recover
 On Contract Breach

George L. Cassidy of Massachusetts, formerly in business here under the name of the Cassidy Realty Company, has brought suit against Flora L. Deckand of Stratford for non-fulfil- ment of contract and asks damages of SS7oO The cause of the trouble is the agreement entered into in August T, 1916, and which was terminated in June, 1917.
 The defendant claims that Cassidy did not fulfil the terms of a contract which expressly forbade the selling of lots to a certain class of foreigners or colored people. F'urthremore only certain types of houses were to be erected. Cassidy was to sell 25 houses within a years time at an average cost of $750 and to receive 20 per cent. commission.
 The case is being heard before Judge William M. Maltbie and a jury in the Superior court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
RHEN|SH REPUBLIC LIKE COMIC OPERA

Coblenz, Tuesday, June 3-(By the Associated Press)-Regarding the re- ports received here of the launch ing of the Rhenish republic, today's summary of intelligence issued by the American Third Arnly says:
 The events of the last few days which have culminated in a definite attempt at Wiesbaden to proclaim a Rhineland republic Independent of Prussia, but nevertheless part of the German federation, might be regard ed as in the nature of comic opera were 1t not for the fact that they involve the deliberations at Yer sailles to certain extent. To the impartial observer the independence of the movement consists chiefly in the opposition which has developed against it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Labor Of Connecticut Cities Join To Seek
 Federation Endorsement

party. All went to the resolutions committee.
 Among other resolutions offered
 were these: That labor men patronize the trolley cars as employees on them are organized. in preference to jit- neys; that state school for boys trus- tees be interviewed as to stories afioat l that boys are to be sent out to build houses in Meriden, Waterbury and Bridgeport; from the metal polishers calling for appointment of an experi- enced polisher as a factory inspector; endorsing the Danbury matters strike; for the release of Eugene V. Debs from prison.
 Two delegates will be sent to the national prohibition protest conven- ton at Washington.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04

Meriden. Conn, June 4.---Three res- olutions bearing upon the new Labor party were offered at the third days convention of the Connecticut Feder- ation of Labor, this morning. Ono from Hartford and Bridgeport Jointly asked the federation to endorse the National American Labor party. An other from New Haven proposed that the Connecticut Labor party be or sanized to work in the interest of la Dor as does the Bridgeport Labor party. The third was from New Ha- ven, New Britain. Middletown. Hart ford, Meriden. Ansonia, Bridgeport,
 Danbury and New London jointly, for organization of the National Labor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Felicity Broods Again; Chinaman
 Is a Good Husband

Wong Chong, proprietor of Chi nese restaurant at S65 Main strece. appeared in the city court this morn ing, charged with assault on com plaint of his wife Sadie. Although Mrs. Sadie Chong alleged Exsat cruelty against her husband yesterday she repented over night and testified on the witness stand this morning that the trouble was all her fault. Mrs. Chong regrets very much the pub 1icity given her by appearing in the courts and says that her husband is one of the finest men in the world.
 Mrs. Chong is an attractive British woman and wants 1t understood that she is respectable and a dutiful wife, The case was nolled by Judge Bartlett and the couple have kissed and made up."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Advertise in The Times
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT,


 Estate of Ernest Berger, late of Bridgeport, in said district, deceased. The administrator having made ap- plcation for. an order authorizing him to sell certain real estate belonging to said estate. as per said application on file duly appears.
 Ordered, That the said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office in Bridgeport, on the 9th day of June, 1919, at 10 o'clock Tn the forenoon, and this court directs said administrator to give notice to all persons interested in said estate to appear, if they see cause, and be heard thereon, by publishing this order once in a newspaper having a circulation in said district, on or before the 4th day of June, A. D. 1919, and return make to the court of notice given.
 Attest:
 PAUL L. MILLER, as Judge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
 DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT,

May ~, 1SlS Estate of Caroline Dayton, late of the town of Trumbull, in said dis trict, 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 attested. within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 WALLACE G. TAYLOR.
 Executor. 145 Harral Ave. D4ss
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Washington Wants
 More Stenographers

An urgent telegram from Wash ington calling for stenographers. typ ists and bookkeepers, has been re- ceived here this morning for imme- diate positions at Washington. The telegram sent by MT. Morrison. pres- vice commission, urges the men in charge of the commission here. to obtain as many qualified persons as possible. Applications for the exam ination which will take place on Tuesday. may be obtained at the Gus tom House or at the registry window of the main post office.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Wedding silver.

chest of silverplated tableware contains all the pieces essential for both regular and special occasions.
 Knives forks spoons 26 pieces in a of excellent ware and in tasteul pattern SIP to $24.25 of graceful design and engraved in delightful fashion, pieces,- they gleam upon tea-table and how delightfully."- they the afternoon cup!
 $325O to $39 Sver-Pyrex casseroles! Casserole of this ireproof glass in pierced frame of silverplate- $6 to $75O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
SUNDAY VI0LAT0R
 FREE OF COURT
Local Authorities Can't Prosecute Sunday Amuse- ments Holding State Lii ce1SeS.

New Haven, June 4.-Cases al- 1eging that the Sunday law had been violated at Savin Rock by conces- sionaries, sixty-five of whom were ar rested. were dismissed in Common Pleas Court today by Judge Wolfe. The conC.ssionaires had permits is- sued by the superintendent of the state police. under a recently enacted law.
 Court said that local authorities could not interfere with the provis- ions of a state law. The law gava the superintendent of state police the right to license amusements seven days a week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Sweetest hats for graduating.

Of all the lovely hats for young folks the sweetest these of white georgete we've planned and made in such variety for graduating time especially. Filled from brim to with grace and sweetness. Fitting companion and complement to the pretty dress of white.
 Some have the georgette combined with ribbon some with straw,-and all are youthful and dainty
 $5 to $175O
 foor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Girls cool pretty dresses.

That is their double vrtue-they are cool and dainty and Sunnery; and they very very pretty of the very sor that Mother would love to sit down and make, if she but had time. Dresses that are excellent and durable cloth many different patterns and colors that girls find favore color in several patterns
 Organdies
 Voiles
 Ginghams- some of plain hue and many figured dantily y-peach and orchid and navy and white and green and copenha gen; with the gnghams bravey presenting their winsome plaids
 Sizes IA to IS, every dress well-rnade- $5 to SIS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
DIED

FAY-In this city. Wednesday. June {, 1919. Catherine, widow of Mathew Fay.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence. No. 3S7 Benham avenue. on Friday June 6. at s:30 a. m-. and from St. Au- gusdne's church at o'clock.
 Burial in St MichaeFs cemetery. Automobile cortege. D4bsp McDONAJD-An anniversary mass will be said for the repose of the soul of the late William A. McDon- c,1 at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday morning, June 5, at o'clock Friends are invited. asp
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
MAYOR OF NEW HAVEN TELLS OF
 ICE REDUCTION

New Haven, June 4-Mayor David Fitzgerald of this city, speaking at a meeting of the Housewives league yesterday, informed the women pres ent that he had made arrangements with Harry w. Walker of the Berk- shire, Ice Company to obtain ice at sS per ton. The mayor said he found MT. Walker fair and above aboard
 In his address the mayor said he was not sure about a city ice plant al it may not be a wise proposition.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Two Ships Bring
 4,361 Men Home

New York. June 4-Major General William R. Smith. commander of the 26th division. arrived here today on the transport Patricia which also brought 2.s46 officers and men of the division.
 The cruiser St. Louis arrived with the Patricia bringing 1.415 officers and men. members of a number of ambulance service sections and trans- port corps units.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Fans and pearls for graduating.

Two almostindispensables!
 What beauty and grace they add to dress of the event \
 Fans of crisp fine organdy with spangles trimming of lace, white of course,- $155'to$5
 Pearl necklaces Oriental pearls with remarkable ster and richness lengths from 15 inch to 28 nch with beads excellent both in matching and gradiation- .,l . r 4 $175 to~$S
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Argentine Along Among Governments Does Not
 Subsidize Wheat Prices
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(Continued from Page One) normal, the wheat ana rye crop 77 per cent. and the vegetable harvest about normal. Since the war, i~ is estimated that Europe has lost 1S,- 40O.oO0 cattle. 39,000. 900 hogs and s.s00.O0 sheep.
 The Europeanf consumption of yt and rye IS estimated at 2.250,- E&00 bushels, of which between roo, 900. 900 gand S5o.ooo.ooO bushels will haNerto be imported.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
HEAT PROsTRATES HUN.

man giving his name as Al Bar wick fell prostrate in front of Harti- gan's drug store. Fairfield avenue. at noon today. Dr. Burns of the Elmer gency hospital was called and after first aid treatment removed the vic tim to St. Eincents hospital. The man was overcome with the intense heat and is yet unable to give his ad- dress or name his relatives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
HIS NECK BROKEN,

South Chaplin, Conn, June 4-Wil- liam H. Southworth, 22, a salesman for the National Drug Co.,, living at 522 South Almond street, Fall River, Mass, was killed last night when his automobile left the roadway, crashed into a fence and slipped down a. 20- foot embankment. His neck was broken,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
NAVY REDUCED TO
 250,O00, JULY 1

Boston, June An order from the navy department for reduction of the entire enlisted force to not more than 250,0O0 men by July 1, was received here today. It is directed that the greater part of the reductions come from shore stations first so that the efficiency of the fleet will not be iru- paired.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Fitted cases for traVeling==1=2!

Strong and convenient and attractive toet-cases for travelling and for shore camp use. Case itself is of rub5erized khaki Fittings include everything required for toeeven to safety for 
 BUT we should like to sell them quick And so prices cut in half. They were s3.5O to 1850; they $1.75 to $4.25
 Lefta front
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
TELEGRAPH MEN
 GO ON STRIKE

Atlanta, Ga, June 4.-Cnion tele- graphers emplc ed by the Western
 Union Telegraph Co. at Atlanta went Ton strike today in sympathy with the telephone operators of the Southern Bell and Atlanta Telephone compa- nies, who left their switchboards Monday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
GERMANS PREPARE.

Paris, June "A report has reach ed peace conference circles that Gus tav Noske, the German minister of defense recently made a tour of the German coast defenses and directed the personnel to be prepared for emergencies. z-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT.

June 2, 1g1g Estate Of William E. Finn, late or the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof Dor creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time. will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 THOMAS F. FINN,
 Administrater 1o1 Harrai Avenue. D4ssp
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Some pretty white shoes.

All seasons f3belong to the white shoe-but rauat- ing and Summer peculiarly white-shoe time.
 Colonial pumps, Nubuck, leather French heel,-$s. Nubuck sport boots with Neolin sole and heel-$7. Canvas boots, rubber sole military heel,-$6. . Canvas pumps with French heel-$5. ~;,-tig4&asgIE7 Canvas pumps, trim military heel-$5. 1FrF7- Linen onestrap pumps with covered Cuban heel-$7.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Cook without being warm.

No need to have heat where it win cook thing cept food.
 Shut it in. Lock it upfn your Tdear freess cooker.
 There it will do the work youwsh to have itdo-and not make the kitchen. selfuncomfortable.
 Yes; Ideal reless cooker will cook anything yo11vish
 It will bake stew, roast boil-wl evensfreeze desserts if you like!
 No evidence good as that of ornkssown ssauses- and see just what the Ideal is store these days.
 Maybe you'll get chance to taste some of the goodies!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04

All a successful politician has to do Is to attend . convention of brewers one day and of Proliibitionerz the next. and to satisfy 'em both.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
ALTO REPAIRING

ROOSA'S Auto Repair Shop-Repair- ing of all cars Generators and gsArters repaired. Evitt's Lane. near East Main st- Noble 4s5.
 .t 70 '19D4aAs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Sparkling glass
 for gift.

Radiant cut glass to- carry one'ssbest wishes to-the home.
 How it glows and sparkles when. not inservice-and how much beautiful it becomeswhen acuaysinser- vice s New patterns ready to gladden. to receive them. Vases, to 16 inch-$3.7oI Nappies and small trays to $225O l-$2 to $5. Bowls several sizes-s3 Sugar and cream sets + eoo sn $3.50stos$7 Mayonnase sets-$3 to- Eiectrohers' s"an ana $1O5O meo1um s1ze-PIo ana 4lo Water sets, 3 A. pint Plates, with handle or pitchers with t1mblersS. plain,-$4.5O to $11. $6 to$23.
 Fern dishes-$3 to $6. Conports,-$5 to $lboo C,,.r +,,s 60 + e7 Baskets,-$7 to $1O
 A.. Table sets, decanter with funcn oo"ls- to @41' tumblers of glasses-$ESo Ice-cream trays-$6.5O tol to $3S. $95O. Cruets- -$3 to $75Q. sH Fourth
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04
Fine white for graduating.

Just one dress that meets every demand for graduat- ing:-white.
 It may be sinple-or otherwise. It may be lace trimmed or finished with beautiful embroidery.
 But it must be white and it deserves to be as fine as fine can be.
 Among milestone's of girls life, Graduating is the first that takes high rank. It merits dress of fine fabri and effect.
 From these splendid cot tons, what delightful dresses are to be made:-
 Batiste of soft finish, very dainty,-5Oc to 75c.
 Organdies, a yard wide,- soc, special quality and 45- inch width-$1.25.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04

145 Harral Ave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-04

Dimites and batstes embroidered with dots or small fgures-$1 and $135. Very fine voiles embroidered in distinctive patterns of marked beauty-$2.25. Lawns of fine texture and excellent effect39c to 65c Swisses in soft weaves and with pleasing dots o1 many sizes,-5Oc to 75c.
 Voies many textures and weights but all of beauty -25c to 65c.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-17
Combating Living's Cost
BY Going on a Strike

THE last person to stop and con-
= slider the economic loss Of a
strike is the striker himself. The
downtrodden public viii do little
figuring on the subject, the employer
is forced to figure on it, but the man
who walks out of job paralyzing
production, transportation or what
hot, sees only one thing, his real or
fancied grievance.
1t is estimated that the strike of
dock workers and ferry workers in
New York costs about S5,000,000 a
day. The loss was not only felt in
New York itself, but the strike re-
acted in all parts of the country.
Large quantities of perishable stuff
must have rotted on the wharves, for
lack Of men to move it.
The longshoremen's strike, which
tied mp shipping in New York, was
blamed on the high cost of living.
Yet, by overriding the orders Of their
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-17
THE HORSE IN PEACE AND WAR

Bucephalus-'1ike a centaur looked the
youth and steed"-and the words:
What a noble creature did he seem,
Too noble for creature to bestride?
Who has not read of Byron's Mazeppa,
who loked as though the speed of
thought were in his limbs?'' What lover
of chivalry has not read of young Loeb
nvar, immortalized by Scott, and the
words: Through all the wide border his
steed was the best?" What lover of the
heroic has not thrilled over Joaquin
Millers Exit Carson's Rider
In the ride of Paul Revere to warn the
settlers near Boston, Longfellow has paid
a tribute to a noble horse as well as
noble man. What schoolboy has not re-
cited these words:
He springs to the saddle. the bride he
turns
And beneath from the pebbles, in passing.
a spark
Struck out by steed that flies fearless
and fleet!
Inc HOrSe mas DOElc 10 Victory, anu
fame many men in history. Napoleon,
and wellington, Alexander and Caesar
Cromwell and Washington and Grant wory
immortal glory on the back Of a horse
who has not read Thomas Buchanan
Reads stirring words of Sheridans ride
With foam and with dust the black
charger was gray; T1e
BY the flash of his eye and the red nos
trils' play
He seemed to the whole army to say:
81 have brought you Sheridan all the
way
From winchester-twenty miles away"
And when their statutes are placed on
high,
Under the dome of the Union sky
Be it, said in letters both bold and
bright:
Here is the steed that saved the day
BY carrying Sheridan into the fight
From Winchester-twenty miles away
The hero horses of the great war gave
their lives for our services They faced
shot and shell and "in the shock of bat
tie fell All honor to their memory
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-17

once in while you meet a man who
seems disappointed because he wasn't
born a jacllass and who puts in most
of his time trying to make one out OF
himself
Even when he knows that bad
habit is breaking him a man finds it
hard TO break a bad habit.
Love may be blind. But there is
nothing wrong with it's sense of smell
when one of the lovers eats onions.
Why is it that a girl who can Swim
10 times as far as her tutor likes to
have man teach her how to swim
every time she puts on bathing suit?
The o. (. man who got up and MIXED
the COW at a.. m. now has son who
gets mad because the millxman rattles
the bottles and wakes him up before
q a. m.
Why is it that an all-night milIman
can't kick the brake off his wagon
after each stop unless he makes a
noise like 14-inch gun being dis
charged?
Some men haven't any brains. And
other men do not know what to do
with the few brains they possess. <
And you'll never hear married man
Dragging that he never made mis-
take in his life.
Power until his doctor tells him that
he has to give up smoking.
Isn't it wonderful how women, who
are good takers, usually cop out hus-
bahds who are good listeners?