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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-26
PHONE EMPLOYES
 VOTE ON STRIKE,

New England Telephone & Telegraph Company, as members of the Interna- tionaI Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, voted today on the question of giving authority to union officials to call a strike to enforce a demand for wage increases. It was expected that 15,000 workers, largely women. would cast ballots. Polls were opened in every city in New England where one or more affiliated unions exist
 The result of the voting will not be known until Friday, whe1, at a meet ing in this city, the : sw England joint council of telephone workers will count the ballots.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-26
GREEK TROOPS
 PURSUE BOISHEJI IKI.

Athens, Tuesday, Feb. 25-Greek troops, operating with attachments Of French and Rumanians, have ad- vanced north of Odessa, pursuing Bolshevik forces along the Dniester river. After a short fight they have occupied the fort and town of Tiras- pol, on the right bank of the Dnies- ter, fifty three miles from Odessa, according to a Salonica despatch.
 The retreating Bolsheviki have abandoned many dead and wounded and have left guns and munitions in the hands of the Allied forces.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-26
February Superstitions

superstitions as to certain days be- ing lucky or unlucky have existed since earliest times. In an old work entitled "Abridgement of Graftons Chronic1e,'' published in 1868. Febru- = ary is given three unlucky days, the twelity-sixth, -twenty-seventh and twenty eighth. During today. tomor- row and Friday, if Grafton's advice is followed, nobody will go shop ping, make investments or seek employ ment. A perusaI of the ads in today's s paper, however. or the insertion of a little want" ad tomorrow, would probably lift the hoodoo.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-26
MEN SHOT AT UNION MEETING

Chicago, Feb. 26-Two men were shot and perhaps fatally wounded and a third was slightly hurt last night at a meeting of a plumbers union. All three are members oflthe union.
 The police announced today that Maurice tMoss)l Earight. active in labor troubles and once convicted of silling fellow labor agent was being sought on suspicion of being concern d in the shooting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-26
STRIKE DECLARED OFF

Paris, Feb. 26.-The strike of em- ployes of slaughter houses here has been declared off, the men being sat- ished with measures being taken by the authorities to remedy conditions , of which camp1ai-t was made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-26
FRESH REVOLT IN MANNHEIM

Cope atagen, Tuesday. Feb. 25-A fresh revolt broke out at Mannheim today. Spartacan forces occupied the postofice. the telegraph ofiios and the railway station and communz- cation with the city is Interrupted
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-26

The Homeland society of the United Church will hold a homemade food sale on Thursday in conjunction with 5he sewing that is done every week Membersl and friends are cordially in- y1ted to Attend. The sale will start at o'clocH in the afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-26

The Junior society of the Evangeli- cal Reform church will hold it's regu- lar monthly meeting Thursday night in the church parlors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-26
$569,000.00
 $301,269.39
S870.269.39
Total

The first item, S569OOO to be obtained from the sale onds that for the first time in 30 years the city be to meet its maturing debt with cash. It is going to 6ebt by creating debt at higher rate of interest
 The second item that the city borrowing pay ecs in it's current which hitherto have from the annual derived from taxation
 
 How many years stand between Bridgeport bankrupt it into debt for obligations the t970OOO year?
 Had the uttered the thoughts which actually il his mind he would not have congratulated the pon the tax rate, but after fashion like this:
 "Gentemen We to congratulate ourselves upon the <lfu way in which concealing from citizens 1usy with their affairs the true state of the city finances Cur citizens observe only the tax rate This higher as been before but thanks to skill of many of those serve attract Iuch attention.
 We have increased the valuation of lrler point We longer creating from thing of permanent character We longer eetng current from current
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-26
THE TAN RATE

-KXT HEN MAYOR Wilson congratulated the O Tax w aton and Apportonment upon its arrival at a ate of 29 mills his mind have the motions The cannot have forgotten the days repeatedly promised that Bridgeport should have mills flat.
 He must been conscious of osefully among the "estimated receipts':
 Refmding bonds $569,OOOOO
 Temporary notes for deficits S3O1, ,26939
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
sy As.oeiat.d press

Washington, September. 24.-Without making a final report regarding Camps Benning, Gordon and Jesup in Georgia, and Bragg in North Carolina. the House military subcommittee left Washington tonight to renew its inspection of army fields in the south and middle west.
 It was learned. however. the subcom- mittee has agreed on recommending re- tention of Camps Benning and Bragg, and that virtually the only dispute was between the republican and democratic members regarding the lawfulness of the expenditures of war appropriations for land purchases at these places. Final decision also has not been made whether Camp Jessup will be abandoned. or op- erated in part as a motor repair depot. Camp Gordon will be abandoned, the buildings there being salvaged and the land sold.
 Republican committeeman hold that Secretary Baker permitted illegal ex- penditure to be made of war appropria- tions at Camps Bragg and Benning in purchases and developments of the damps along a peace-time programme. f<he expenditures, they say, were lim- jIted to war purposes. Democratic com n,ftteenen, however. refuse to accept the claim of the republicans. contending tha,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
House Sub- Committee Leaues To RenelD Its Inspection Of Army Fields In the South

department officials acted within their authority.
 Final settlement of this question is ex- pected to be reached by. the committee during their tour of fields in the south and middle west. This trip. beginning to- night, will last two weeks or longer, and whether the Georgia and North Carolina fields may then be included with report dealing with other fields has not been decided. Committeeman however, seemed inclined to believe that the reports would be separate.
 The committees new tour will be cen tered on the inspection of those camps at which the war department wishes to make additional expenditures. The ar tillery camp near West Point. Ky, will be first visited. after which the com mittee will go to Memphis to investigate an aviation field
 At Little Rock, the next stop, the avia- tion storage depot will be inspected, after which the aviation fields at Houston and San Antonio will be the subject of in- quiry Returning from Texas, the com mittee Will go to Fort Sill, Okla, and Fort Leavenworth, returning by way of Illinois and Michigan.
 No exact dates for stops at the vari- ous places have been set, the committee men not knowing how long their inspec- tions may require them to remain at any one place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
FIGHT GOES TO SENATE

Pittsburg, September A.-The fight of the striking steel workers in the Pitts burg district for the right of free speech and free assemblage will be carried to the United States Senate, John Fitz- patrick of Chicago, chairman of the na- tional committee for organizing iron and steel workers, announced here tonight at the close of the committee meeting. He said that he would leave at once for Washington to present the strikers appeal to the Senate committee investi- gating the strike before which he will testify tomorrow.
 MT. Fitzpatrick declared that Hie sit- uaton was critical in this district be- police on strikers. He charged that they had clubbed and run down women and children with their horses at Clairton,, Homestead and McKeesport.
 Frank r. Walsh, former chairman of the national war labor board, wired to- night that he would arrive in PittsburE within a few days to take up the fight of the workers for free speech and free assemblage and investigate local condi- tions, Mir. Fitzpatrick said.
 Although disinclined to talk about the committees meeting today, Secretary William z. Foster said that a sub-com- mittee had been appointed to meet with the presidents of the four railroad brotherhoods to discuss matters per taining to the strike" He refused to go
 (COntinued on Page Seven.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
By Aneoi.tsd Press


 New York, September 24--Twelve American owned steamships, aggregat- ing 10000 deadweight tons and valued at more than s1O,0o0, 900, the property of German subsidiary of the Standard Oil company of New Jersey, have been ordered from German ports to the Firth of Forth for al1ocation among the allied and associated nations recently at war against Germany. This information has been received by officials of the Standard Oil company here from it's representatives abroad.
 This order of allocation it was as- serted was made by the president of the allied naval armistice commission who it is alleged arbitrarily over ruled the actions of the allied com mission at Brussels last March in it's recognition that the ships were Aneri-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
By Associated Press

Washington, September 24.-Declar- ing that Judge E. II. Gary, chairman of the United States Steel corporation, had dealt "in flippant and autocratic fashion" with labor representatives Samuel Gompers. president of the American Federation of Labor. in sum ming up before the Senate interstate commerce committee organized labors opposition to the anti-strike section of the Cummins railroad bill. said the steel strike was an example of the ne- cessity for the use of the strike by labor unions.
 Appearance of Mir. Gompers before the Senate committee came at the end of the second day of continued attack by labor leaders against the provision of the Cummns bill, which would make striking railroad men conspirators against commerce and liable to fine and imprisonment. The labor chief sum- marked the arguments presented by P J. MacNamara, vice president of tho firemen and engineers brotherhood; J. E. Heberling, president of the switchmens union; w. N, Doak. vice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
Rumania Offers
 Full Satisfaction for Acts in Hungary
sv A,,ociatst Press

Paris, September 2.-Havas.)-In the answer given by Premier Gratiano of Roumania to the allied note delivered by Sir George Russell Clark, who went to Bucharest as an emissary of the peace conference, Roumania offered to give the allies all the satisfaction in her power with regard to actions connected with her occupation of Hungarian territory, according to-the Echo De Paris today Rumania is ready to evacuate Budapest or to cooperate there with the allies in maintaining order. the note declares, and is prepared to deliver to the allies a list of the war material and rolling stock seized.
 Rumania however, expresses the hope that as she had recovered only what was due her from Hungary, the allies would not dispossess her of these acquisitions.
 One point upon which she insists, ac- cording to this version of the note, is the removal of the Hungarian blockade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
Gonnpers Cites Gary's Action In Summing Up Opposition To Anti Strike Legislation

president of the trainmen's brother hood, and Andrew Furuseth of the sea- mems union, and other witnesses and discussing the steel strike, declared:
 When employers say there is noth- ing to talk over. when they refuse to meet representatives of labor when they say these representatives repr1- sent nobody, what other way is ther. to convince them but by strike? Look at the steel strike now. That was the position Mir. Gary took. letter to him from me sent last June is still unan- swered
 ELEPHANT AND AUTOCRATIC
 "A committee to see him was greeted with the word that he had nothing to discuss with them. He treated us in a flippant sand autocratic fashion. The strike is now on. much to my regret because I wanted to see it delayed un-s til after the Presidents industrial con- ference.
 But, if you knew conditions in dis tricts the United States Steel corpora tion controls you would understand Murder, ass, t arrest of men, prohi- biticn of m{ ngs on rented ground workers displ ed by thugs, gangsters
 tceptina on raEe Seven,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
Congressional Opposition to One-Man Control of
 Army Develops in House

Washington, September 24.-Con- gressional opposition to one man con- trol of the army developed in the House military committee today after Mai. Gen William G. Haan. chief Of the war plans division, general staff had urged that a free hand be given the President. Congress fixing only the size of the army.
 Chairman Kahn sald such a provi- sion would result in "confusion twice confounded.' whenever new chief of staff elected to change the policies of his predecessor.
 "A chief of staff could shatter the whole organization. if he chose" de- clared Representative Caldwell demo- crat, New York, while Representative Anthony. republican. Kansas, said the chief of staff would "haye autocrat.c poWera.n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
NUMEROUS CONFERENCES

There were no positive statements from leaders of either side, but there were more informal conferences than usual, with the promise that almost anything might happen on the floor to disturb the routine proceedings.
 Senator New, Indiana, expected to speak today, but at the last moment he announced that he would not speak un- til tomorrow.
 Senator Smith. democrat, of Maryland, also gave notice that he would discuss the treaty tomorrow, and Senator Cum mins, republican, of Iowa, has prepared an address he hopes to deliver this week. Indeed, there are indications of deluge of oratory, quite apart from that which is looked for on the Fall amendments.
 When the galleries applauded at the conclusion of Senator Frelinghuysen s speech, Vice President Marshall instruct ed the doorkeepers to eject in future those who disobeyed the rules of the Sen- ate which prohibit demonstrations by visitors.
 The lives of American soldiers are of far more moment than the sordid, mer- cenary considerations which are being urged in this Senate. and by interna- tional bankers throughout the land for the league of nations Senator Freling- huysen declared in his address.
 '.The public feels," he said, that we should devote our energies to our own troubles of which the Boston police strike and the onninous reception given the Pres ident at Seattle are but symptoms"
 Referring to the Shantung settlement. Senator Frelinghuysen said the Presi- dent not merely tolerates, but approves and asks us to approve a dastardly piece of work''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
LEAGUE CAV EXIST WITHOUT
 U. S., DECLARES CLEMENCEAL
l2AmericanO OUnedSteanships Property ofGernan Subsidiary Standard Oil, Taken By Allies

can property and not subject to seizure as German shipping. The action has been protested by tho Standard Oil company through the American state department and the United States ship ping board
 The vessels are the Mannheim, Helios. Sirius, Pawnee, Niobe, Hera, lAoki. Wotan, Wilhelm A, Riedmann and three new ships which wore under con- struction in 1914. It is also under stood that if they are allocated among the owners the division will be approxi- mately as follows in tons:
 France 23,000. Italy 10000, Belgium 12.o00, Great Britain 12,000, United States 1000.
 Cable advices from Paris yesterday said that Frank L. Polk, head of the American delegation to the peace con- ference was endeavoring through the supreme council to have eighteen tank ships assigned to Germany for use in shipping oil from the United States for German industries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
INVESTIGATION OF
 NATIONWIDE STEEL
 STRIKE ID BE GIN IN SENATE TODAY
Primary Object of Probe Is to Set Forth Before the Public the Real Causes and Objects of
 Strike
By Assseiated Press

Washington, September "A. Arrangements were completed tonight for the beginning to- morrow of the Senate labor committees investigation of the nationwide steel strike.
 Chairman Kenyon announced receipt of assurances from John Fitzpatrick, committed, that he would be on hand to present "labor's side" of the contro- versy.
 While members of the committee were engaged in making final plans Gor the hearing, Senator Thomas. democrat. Colorado, in an address on the floor of the Senate, criticised the strike in bit ter terms, declaring it had been called on the "flimsiest excuse" and its princi- pal object was ito disturb and bedevil ticipation of hundreds of thousands of men in strikes throughout the country becomes almost civil war"
 Primary objects of the Senate investi- gation, Senator Kenyon said today, will be the setting forth before the public of the real causes and objects of the strike. Fitzpatrick as well as Chairman Gary of the United States Steel corporation, who is to appear Wednesday, according to Senator Kenyon's plan of procedure. first will be asked for detailed state ment and then be subjected to cross-ex- aminaion by all members of the com mittee. It Is hoped to complete the in- quiry and return a report to the Sem ate within fortnight.
 HOPE TO GET FACTS
 Senator Kenyon holds the hope that the investigation, in is enlightenment of the public, may affect the progress of the strike. The committee intends to learn, from both sides of the dispute exactly how many men and plants are affected, how many steel employees are union men and how many non-union; what per cent remain loyal" what col lateral unions and industries are in- volved, and what cause led to the strike.
 Committee members also are much i'm terested in learning what per cent of the strikers are foreign born.
 It was also stated today by~members of the committee that it is proposed to investigate the failure of negotiations to avert strike--why 1t was not post poned at President Wilson's request, and why Judge Gary refused to deal with the strike organizers Relations of the leaders to the strikers personnel also are to be inquired into.
 Fitzpatrick's telegram to Senator Kenyon today indicated that he would be accompanied by other representa- tives of the strikers, and H. S. Rubin, their local counsel, today conferred with the committee chairman regarding other witnesses. Testimony of all other witnesses may be deferred, how ever, after Fitzpatrick's appearance until Judge Gary is heard.
 Fitzpatrick is expected to take the stand at 10 clock. One of the largest rooms in the Senate office building has been obtained for the hearings, which will be open to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
Rolling Stores Sell Eggs
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New York. September 24.-"Rolling stores,'' which were sent into the East Side yesterday with loads of eggs, sold 250.0 at 54 cents a dozen, or approxi- mately cents less than the price at retail markets, it was announced to- day The trucks, loaded with eggs, were sent into other sections of the city to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
WOUNDED AS FRENCH AND
 GERMANS CLASH

Berlin, September A-fHa- yas.)-In an encounter mt Saar- brUcken between bOurgeOise and French soldiers nany persons on both sides were wounded, nc- cOrding to . dispatch to the Loknl AnHeiger. One hundred French men participated in the conflict. Numerous Germans have been arr rested for having attacked the EPenc men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
British Government. Agrees to Negotiate
 With Railroad Men
By A.sociated p.e.s

London, September 24.-Thc Eov- ernment has sent n comm unica ton to the officers of the national union or railway men declaring there had been . misuDderstnnd- ing and agreeing to further neSo- tiatiOns, it is understood. This action followed . meeting this aft- ernoon Of the entire cabinet at which was considered an ulti- matum by the railwaymen threat- ening to atrike Friday noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
SEEK AGREEMENT ON PLAN ID DEAL
 WITH AMENDMENTS
No Positive Statement From Leaders of Either Side Regarding Next Step in
 Fight Over Treaty
By Associated Press

Washington, September 24-Most of the work on the peace treaty today was car ried on outside the Senate chamber.
 While Senator Frelinghuysen, repub- lican, of New Jersey, was delivering a two-hour attack on the treaty and its league of nations covenant, republicans were trying to reach an agreement re- specting the method of dealing with the amendment by Senator Johnson, repub- lican, of California, for equalizing the voting power of the United States and Great Britain in the league assembly.
 The Johnson amendment has been laid aside to be taken up at an indefinite date. but there were scores of rumors concerning possible procedure, and one persistent report was that Senator John son might insist upon calling it up at any monfent. Some league advocates put forth the claim that enough promises had been obtained from. republicans to make certain it's defeat, largely because Of the argument that it's adoption might necessitate reopening of the whole ques- ton of peace negotiations with Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
Detachment
 Overcomes JugO-Slavs
 and Enters Dalmatia
av A,seciated Fress

Paris. September 24.-An Italian detachment, with several armored motor cars, has crossed the line mntia. and penetrated the town after having overcome the resist ance of a dozen JugO-slav sol- diers, according to . dispatch from Belgrade. received here.
 The dispatch adds that two American vessels have left Spa latO for TOEuirc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
Sand Swallowing Valbanera

Key West, Fla, September 24.-The vessel near here which has been iden- tified as the Spanish steamer valba nera, missing with 4sS persons aboard. is gradually sinking into the quick sands, according to reports brought here tonight, which are believed to be reliable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
Cardinal in Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Va, September 24.-Car- dinal Mercier of Belgium is the guest of Thomas r. Ryan at the iatter's country home near here. The cardinal arrived today, travelling from Wash- ington in MT. Ryan's private car.