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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
SHOW INTEREST IN
 CHARACTERIZATION

Father Gespar Panick of St. CyriTs Methodius Slovak Roman Catholic church. is very much interested in Americanization work and believes that his people should study English and civics. He has encouraged them to attend classes which have been or ganized in cooperation with Lieut.. R. F. Bradley of the local Americaniza- ton com mittee. These classes Se'e held in the church school three nights a week and teachers are provided from the board of education. An enrolment of 5 has been secured, II of whom are women.
 It is planned to run these classes throughout the summer provided sufficient interest can be maintained in them. All of Father Panick' S people seem especially interested at the present time and are extremely glad of the opportunity which they have to learn Englsh.
 Father Andrew D. Komara of St Johns Nepomuck Slovak Roman Catholic church has likewise signifed his interest in Americanization work and expressed the desire to organize class of English ip his church, and this will be done as soon as arrange ments can be made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
EX-GOV. BALDWIN
 QUITS YALE CHAIR

New Haven, May 10.---Prof Simeon E. Baldwin. who for more than fifty years has been connected with Yale Law School and who has gained an international reputation as a legal authority, has resigned. The an nouncement was made yesterday by President Hadley, and although it did not occasion surprise because of Prof Baldwin's age---he is 79 years old there was keen regret that his time of active service should have ended.
 He came to Yale as an instructor iE law in 1889. His resignation takes ef- feet in June at the end of the college year, but he will continue his asso- citation with the school as professor emeritus
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
ENTERTAINED
 NEWARK SHRINERS

Pyramid Temple A. A. o. N. M. S., held & special ceremonial session at the Casino this afternoon at which they entertained 1c0 representatives of the Salaam Temple of Newark, N. J.
 The Newark delegation came to this city with the official divan, band and patrol and were met by members of the local shrine at the station.
 At 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, can didates assembled in the Commandery room, Masonic temple, to sign the roll book, and receive the badge of novice, A business meeting of members, to receive and ballot on petitions, was held at o'clock. From 5:3O to o'clock, a banquet will be given at the Casino for all nobles and candi- dates. At T:30 o'clock, a concert will commence by Pyramid Temple band, under the leadership of Band Master Noble Fred E. Brown. The potentate, J. IF. Richardson, and his associates will make their entry at o'clock They will be clothed in their official robes and will be preceded by the bands and patrols. At SIS o'clock there will be marching and evolu- tions by the Patrol of SaIaam temple, which the candidates will be permit ted to witness. The journey across the hot sands of the desert to Mecca will begin at S:30.
 The visitors will dine at the Ma sonic temple, and at o'clock they will march to the Casino.
 Bridgeport Arab Patrol will be con- mandel by Lieutenant Albert J. Mer- ritt.
 On May 26, the local temple will make 0 journey to Newark, as a re- turn visit and there will work a cer- emoniaI degree.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
CID GUARD CLUB FORMED.

The meeting of the former mem bers of the National Guard held at the Armory last night was largely attend ed and it was decided to form a per manent organization under the name of the Old Guard Club. Sergeant John W. Johnson of the Fourth Com pany c. A. C., presided.
 A committee was appointed to To- cate rooms for the club and will make its report at the next meeting to be held Thursday night. May 15, in the Armory- There will also be a gen eral election of officers at this meet ing.
 All former members of the National Guard are eligible for membership in the newly formed club. This does not only include those who belonged prior to the world waR, but as far back as the Spanish war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
HELP EMPLOYES
 TO LEARN ENGLISH

The Raybestos Co. has recognized the need of getting its employees to learn English and to encourage them to study has promised a bonus of $50 to every man who learns to read and write A suitable class room has been provided and properly equipped by the company, and the opportunity existing has been made known to the men who need it.
 Two classes have been organized and a weeks session already held. The teaching is being done by Mrs. Annette Butler, a woman of many years exerienCe as teacher and through her efforts Q great deal of in- terest is being shown in this work, both on the part of the employees and the factory management.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.

Joe Booth, soccer football expert, appeared before the claims committee of the Common Council last night to urge his claim for the cost of a suit of clothes which was destroyed when he fell on the night of April l, on Prince street, near Barnum avenue.
 There was no sidewalk on the street and the lights are so far apart that he was unable to see holes or ob- structions on the walk.
 Two members of the Machine Gun company of the State Guard asked reimbursement for the personal taxes paid by them, claiming exemption as members of the State Guard.
 There were about 75 other claims before the committee, including some for abatement of taxes, sewer assss- ments, liens and personal taxes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
GIVE MUSICAL
 SHOW AND DANCE

A minstrel and dance will be given by the Rowland Mutual Benefit asso- citation at ColonaI hall, Monday evening, May 12, 1919, at D. m. Music by WeIdon's orchestra, solo ac- companist, Mrs. Walter Lind1ey; musical director, Arthur Withstanley; interlocutor, A. R. Whitcomb.
 End men, Messrs. Arthur With stanley, Glenn B. Arnold, Ernest Otis, H. C. Clark, William Parshau, Frederick Steinmetz.
 so1oists. Miss Mary Kelley, Miss Sadie Dillon, Mrs. Keiffer, David Gib- son.
 Dance and tambourine specially, Dunn and Alpaugh, assisted by a cho- rus of 56 voices.
 Committee of arran ngements David Gibson, chairman: Miss $. Dillon, Miss M. Kelley, Miss K. Cody, Mrs. W. LindIey, Mrs. s. Erbe, MT. R. Paine, MT. A. R. Whitcomb, Mir J. A. Hansen, MT H. A. Wilson, MT. w. ParshalI
 Committee on decoration-NIr. Henry C1eary, chairman; Mr. C. Me 1 CIinch, Mir. F. Stetzer; reception and | floor committee, MT. Hampton A | Wilson. chairman; Mrs. NJ. Frey, Mrs
 I. Jones, Mrs. P. 4. Howe, Miss D. l Wharton, J. Horsnop, A. English, R. l Standish, w. Conklin. l The Rowland Mutual Benefit Asso- | citation officers: MT. J. A. Hansen, | president; Mrs. A English, vice pres | tdent; Miss H. Soldering. secretary;
 MT. c. Barker, treasurer Board ol
 directors, Miss H. Dunn, Miss A | Kampf Miss E. Leveen, Mrs. NJ
 F'rohn, MT. J. R. Standish, MT. C. Me
 Clinch, MT. W. Conklin, MT. J. Wors. non
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
HOLD STATE CONVENTION.

The seventh annual convention of the Connecticut League of Building and Loan Associations was held in New Britain today. There were re- ports, discussions and election of off cers. A Bridgeport delegation attend ed the meeting. making the trip by automobile.
 Those who attended were J. N. Standish of 1889 Noble avnue. presi- dent; William H. Skinner, 1471 Sea- view avenue. secretary of the league, while George H. zink, George H. Peck, L. J. Hermann. ". R. Hihbard. Robert A. Peck. J. J. Farmer. H. NJ. aobinson, P. S. Chapman, A. c. Ban lach. F. A. Farren and Charles Titus are the delegates.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
News of Fraternal
 Orders in The City
sCOTTIsH HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

SCOTTISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
 The Scottish Historical Society held a meeting last night at 6S Cannon street, and listened to reports of the concert recently given by the society
 Ten. candidates will be admitted into the organization at the next meeting May B.
 The Laurel Glee club, composed of rnenlbers of the society, will give concert on May 29, at 6S Cannon street.
 The Bridgeport Scottish Highland CTS Pipe Band is a branch of the Historical society.
 ARCANUM LODGE, No. fl, I. O. O. F.
 At a meeting of Arcanum lodge held in the I. O. O. F. hall on Broad street last evening, the first degree was exempI1fied in full form on three candidates. George A. Brarnan, P. G., v7as in charge of the degree work, as- sletsd by Ray s. Vanstone, P. G.; Albert Borg, P. G.; Dexter Rose. P. G., and Richard G. Williams, and the excellence of the work was 8 credit tn them. Next week the second de- gree will be conferred and a. rehearsal for this degree will be held at the  2:sO. W. J. Barton fs in charge of the degree and has planned several spec ial features for it.
 The lodge voted to decorate the graves of deceased members this yeal with flowers instead of the customary flags.
 following the lodge session re treatments were served by the re- P,-aaEr r7,av,4 committee
 The Triple Link club held a. shor meeting and in the absence of tht president the meeting was preside et over by W. J. Barton, vice president The club Is planning to have an out ing in the near future and a commit tee was appointed to make the neces sarv ara ngenents. It was suggested that the outing be to Coney Island O Niagara Falls this year. A numbe of the members are arranging for ; fishing trip on May 24 and a boat ha been chartered. W. 1T. Seward is il charge of this event.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
FARM LOANS TOTAL sOo,ooO. 900.

Washington, May 1O-The Federal farm loan system now is doing about 15 per cent. of all agricultural land loan business in the United States. A report Of the farm loan board today at the conclusion of the second year of operation shows that loans closed in the last twelve months amounted to- s12o. 238, ,000. The aggregate of farm loans made by all agencies public and private, is estimated at about $500, 100000 annually.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
STEAL RADIATOR AND TIRES.

As Louis FancaIicle entered his garage at 155 Central avenue this morning he discovered that the place had been broken into during the night. The thieves cut the top and cushions from his car and from an other car in the garage they took radiator and five tires. The police have detailed a. detective to work on the case.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
WEATHER FOR WEEK.

Washington, May 1o-weather pre- dictions for the week beginning Mon day:
 North and Middle Atlantic states- Rains are probable Monday in New iEngland and showers are probable in the middle Atlantic and north Allan tic states by the middle of the week: i: otherwise fair. Temperature near normal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
RAISES BAN ON CERTAIN DRUGS.

Washington, May 10-The British government has removed from the re- stricted import list certain drugs and chemicals which do not contain duti- able ingredients. In making the an nouncement today, the British em- bassv said dyestuffs were not affect ed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
UNVEILED ORDERS.

New York, May 10-Unflled orders lof the United States Steel Corporation for the month ended April 30 were 4,8oo,685 tons. according to the mnonthIy report issued today This is a. decrease of 629,Ss tons compared with the orders on March S1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
OXFORD FoRFErrs BOND.

Oscar H. Oxford of 995 Noble ave- nue forfeited a s150 bond through failing to appear before the City court this morning and defend two charges against him.
 Upon complaint of his wife, Mrs. Ada Oxford, the man was arrested yesterday for drunkenness and violat- ing a city ordinance. It is alleged that he became intoxicated and dis charged several shots from a revolver through a window of his home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
CzRso's CASE NoHDED.

The case against Sam Carso of 198 Sterling street, a jitney driver, ac- cused of passing a. standing trolley car. was no1Ied in the City court this morning.
 Another alleged vio1ator of the State Auto Law, Fred Webster, charged with operating an automobile without a license had his case con- timed one month.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
ALMANAC FOR SUNDAY

Montreal, Quebec. May 10-Six of the most prominent men and women lawn tennis players of the world gave an exhibition match at the Montreal indoor Tennis Club yesterday after noon for the benefit of the ChiIdren's s Memorial Hospital. They were the guests of Lady Davis. who is arrang ing the program.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, May b. Twelve colleges are entered for the opening meet of the Eastern Inter eoilegaate Athletic Association at Pratt Bgaid today. The tzials ezig-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

Mothers Day will be observed at the Congregational church on Sun day morning, when the pastor will preach on the theme, The High Call ing Of Motherhood Members of the congregation are reminded of the custom of wearing the carnation on that day in honor of mother" At the evening service at F. M in Packard hall, special features will be introduced in honor of the 50th an niversary of the founding of Hampton Institute of the Southland Miss Snow, of that school will be the speaker, and will distribute to those who are present souvenir pamphlets Illustrative of the work of that in stitution. The Sabbath School meets at 12 with a new order of service which provides for closing exercises at 12:45. Miss Snow will also speak at this service. The Young People
 meet at ' to consider the topic. ''The Lure of the World
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
THE WEATHER.

New Haven, May 10 - For Brfdgeport and vicinity: 8ain tonight; Sunday cloudy in the morning buf fair during tho day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

The state council of Red Men held at Hartford. was attended by Is members O. the local tribe. Arthur B. Mills was nominated for sagamore but was defeated by a Torrington man.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

The Freelove Baldwin Stowe Chap ter D. A R., have arranged for a se- ries of lectures to be given at the Municipal Han on the evenings of May g, 29, June and F by Prof William Starr Meyers, Ph. D., of Princeton University. The professor will talk on Current History" Mrs Nicholas M. Pond, regent of the local chapter, made all the arTan Eements. The proceeds of the lecture will be given to the visiting nurse fund.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

FOR SALE-OId fashioned Is room house in Stratford. Gleason. 209R Main St-, Stratford, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
MILFORD NEWS

Evan Whittier of Baltimore, who has been visiting his parents on Thompson street for somedays, has returned home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
Boy Scouts Push Victory Loan.

The members of Troop l, Boy Scouts Of America, are engaging in a last minute clean up campaign as the Victory loan drive comes to a close, in the effort to have Stratford double it's quota. There are three reasons why the people of Stratford should buy notes from the Scouts.
 1.-Stratford has always doubled or more than doubled it's quota. This is the opportunity to help the boys in their patriotic effort to finish the job.''
 2-The boys receive government recognition for their work in the form of medals. This is the last Oppor- tunity for some of the boys to quail fy 4 sale will help the boy to obtain the medal.
 3.-The- Liberty Loan committee has offered a captured German rifle to the Scout making the best record of sales in this loan. Your purchase, even if you have bought before, may enable some Scout whom you know personally, to be the successful own CT.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

Harry Wilcoxson, not later than Wednesday, May 15. All those who have devoted a total of 800 hours to any branch of the service within the past six months are entitled to wear the insignia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

The Imperial Colored Concert Troupe will give a grand concert at the town hall May 15, and Rev. MT. Wyatt says that every lover of good music should attend as the voices are very fine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

STAMFORD GARAGE-Automob obile accessories and general repair work Sadsfal ion guaranteed at Carten Bros.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

All applications for the Service in signia of the Red Cross must be in the hands of the chairman, Mrs,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

The Giants and Yankees have the same record so far. Each club has won six out of ten games played.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

The degree of PochanoEtas iniuat- ed 27 candidates at the meeting held Wednesday night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

A new electric sign has been placed over the sidewalk in front of the Stratford garage at the center.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

Mrs Harriet Blamey is entertaining at her home on Main street Mrs. Ella J. Peck of Waterbury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Cook, aged 76 years, was held from the home of her nephew, Samuel Cutting, of 322 Bridgeport avenue, yesterday morn ing at 1O:S0 o'clock. Tho Rev. G. E2v- erett Knollmeyer, rector of St. Pe
 ter's chur n, oficiated. The body was taken to Woonsooket, R. l., for burial.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

COtTEZ c. ROCKWELL, plumbing and heating; jobbing a speciality. Cor. Main and Hillside avenue. Stratford. D10tf~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
BED BUGS IN HOMES

A careful housekeeper who Is mt uraIIy particular about her home Will often find a few bed bugs this time o9 the year The peculiar weather of this season has brought this dreaded vis- Itor into almost every home in spite os all precautions. Care and judgnenE with Cyrus Presto Killer will exter- miI1ate them as quickly as they came in. If we should print the testimon- iaIs of all our customers who havo volunteered to give one this paper wouId not be large enough We are satisfied with the ldnd words spoken by the thousands of Our customers who have used it and their recommendn- lions to friends Price e5c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

MT. and Mrs Harry Griffin of Sut- ton avenue spent a couple of days visiting relatives at Hartford this week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
DEVON

The public schools in Devon and the est of Milford will close on June 20.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

Wyatt says that every lover of good music should attend as the voices are very fine.
 At the meeting in the parish house of St. Peters parishoners 1t was voted to raise the salary of the rector from S1,000 to s1.2O0 a year and to adopt the eneveIope system of raising church funds. The business meeting followed a grand supper and was fol- lowed by social time.
 The navy dirigible balloon which passed over Milford Thursday about II o'clock attracted much attention. It flew very low and it's engines did not make as much noise as the air planes so that those only who were out of doors noticed it. This was the first dirigibIe ever seen in Milford.
 The communication of Ansantawae lodge. A. F. and A M was largely attended last night. Grand Master Wallace g. Moyle was present.
 The services at St. Mary's church tomorrow will be mass at o'clock, followed by Sunday school and high mass at 10:3O o'clock, followed by benedlcuon
 At St. Peters church Rev. Robert Cheney of Southboro, Mass, will preach at the morning service. Rev. Mir. Cheney, who is a brother of First Se1ectman M. J. Cheney, is. with his wife, visiting Selectman Cheney. On May 20, at o'clock in the afternoon the Tuesday Afternoon club will give an entertainment in the ] town hall for the benefit of the vis- iting Nurses association. Miss Bernice Nettleton's pupils will present ''The Twelve-Pound Look" ! Miss Susan Woodruff will sing and there will be an exhibition of danc- ing by the Misses Connor of Bridge port.
 The public schools of Milford will close on June 20, the day after the graduation exercises of the senior class of the High school.
 Services in the First church. Ply mouth and Methodist church will be as usual tomorrow. Morning service at 10;30; Sunday school and Bible | classes at 2 o'clock. and evening ser l vices at 7:30 o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

Miss Ruth Bracher, a student at Yale. has been engaged as organist and choir director of the Methodist church. Miss Bracher is a native of Ohio. It is planned to have a, Gospel music service once a month at which there will be congregational singing. Tomorrow morning Dr. Simonson will have for his subject, "A Battle of the HeavenIes," and in the evening. The Power and Coming of Christ
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

The officers of the Visiting Nurse Association expect that the nurse will begin her duties about July 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

George B. Clark has begun the cree ton of 13 new, modern, up-tO-date residences on the land recently pur- chased by him from J. D. Brown on Darina place
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

The Devon Red Cross will hold the last meeting of the season at the De von Union church next Monday af- ternoon. The meetings will be re- sumed in the fall.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

Mass will be celebrated at the Cath olic chapel on Naugatuck avenue to- morrow morning at 3 o'clock and will be followed by Sunday school.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

The concert and ball of the Devon Bremen at L4e Chateau last night was a pronounced success. Notwithstand- ing the indictment weather there was a large attendance and everybody had a very enjoyable time. Great credit is given the committee Of arrange ments for their work in arranging such a brilliant affair.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10
THE
HE CYRUS PHARMACY

FAIRFIELD AVENUE AND COURr
 LAND STREET.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

Services in the First church. Ply mouth and Methodist church will be as usual tomorrow. Morning service at 10:30; Sunday school and Bible classes at 12 o'clock. and evening ser vices at 7:30 o'clock
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

The public schools of Milford will close on June 20, the day after the graduation exercises of the senior class of the High school.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

The communication of Ansantawae lodge. A. F. and A. N. was largely attended last night. Grand Master Wallace s. Moyle was present.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

Harry Baldwin, who has been i'll at his home on Sutton avenue, has re- stunned his duties in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

Captain William Swan has given up he tenement in the Coughlin building 1n Barnum avenue where he has re- sided the past winter. The Captain and his family will reside on their house boat that lies in Iousatonic river this summer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-10

The services at St Mary's church tomorrow will be mass at o'clock, followed by Sunday school and high mass at 10:30 o'clock, followed by benediction.