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Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
One Engine Of R-34
 Has Broken Down
At 1O:3O A. M. Yesterday the Blimp Had Covered Ap- proximately 1,6OO Miles.

London, July 1.-The R-34. at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon, Greenwich time (10.30 a. m.. New York time), had reached 46 degrees 32 minutes north latitude, 3S degrees 3S minutes west longitude, according to latest advices from the dirigible. One of the airship's S engines has completely broken down. The message said it was proposed to land at East Fortune.
 The above report indicates that the RIA has covered approximately 1,600 miles of her journey to Scotland Since the last report giving the location of the R-34 the speed of the dirigible has slackened to about 43 miles an hour, due probably to the broken down engine. The airship's course as given in the 2.30 o'clock Greenwich time report is about 25 miles north of that given in the previous message.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
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Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-12
IRISH DELEGATES TALK
 OF ILLEGAL ARRESTS MADE

Paris, July 11.-John A. Murphy of Buffalo. a member of the Irish-Ameri- can delegation here, made public to- day another statement from his or. ganiza ton recapitula ting alleged atrocities said to have been commit ted by the British in Ireland. The in cidents mentioned in the statement were mostly arrests which the state ment termed illegal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-29

Walker knot is used, among the
most complicated known to mari
ners. By patent work, and with the
aid of heavy rope over which Mr..
Luebbert could guide the hand of
his pupils the workers were able,
at the end of the week to make the
knot as we'll as their teacher.
mot only sould they do as we'll
as myself, but they could do it a
whole lot faster. l paid them II
of a cent each for every foot stop
delivered and they averaged
between 81 and S. a day. Out OF
several million of these foot stops
delivered there was not single
rejection. I also taught them how
guy ropes were spliced and whipped
and they became equally expert in
this
Under the circumstances, I am
convinced that these people could
be expertly used by the United
States Shipping board in making
the rigging for the new merchant
marine fleet which we are con-
structing. There is much work in
rigging lofts that they can do as
expertly as sound woroker.
with the tremendous growth in
aviation, which I believe is bound
to come, they also could be employ
ed in the hangers, where the wire
cable has to wrapped by rope.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-29
blind WORKERS
prove SUCCESS
MAKING TENTS
Head of Concern Advocates
Use of Injured Men in
Shipyards and AVA.
ton Hangers.

San Francisco, June 2s.-That the
blind as well as the manned of the
great war are fully capable of dong
certain necessary work in ship
yards, rigging lofts and hangers IS
the opinion of F. ]. Luebbert, head
of a tent manufacturing concern,
who made the discovery while
endeavoring to. find sufficient help
in order to fill his war contracts
with United States government.
Short of help for preparing foot
stops and guy ropes for his tents.
which consists in knotting and
splicing. it occurred to Mr.. Lueb-
bert that if the blind were capable
of becoming adept at basket weav-
ing, the same principles would apply
to making complicated knots and
spices. His offer of work to the
students of several institutions FOR
the blind was accepted and the re {.
suit proved a complete success.
For the foot rope, or loop that
holds to the tent peg, the Matthew
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-29
FORMER KAISER
RESUMES STUDY
OF ARCHAEOLOGY
Professor DuerpfeId Joins thu
HohenzolIern Circle and
Spends Much Time With
Wilhelm.

Amerogen, June 2S.-A resump-
ton of his former interest in arch
zoology is one of the means
adopted recently by the former
German Emperor to keep his mind
from dwelling constantly on his
position. Professor Daerpfeld,
one of the most eminent archaeolo-
gists of Germany, came to join the
Hohenzollern circle a month or so
ago and since his arrival has spent
several hours almost every after
noon in his former monarch's COM
pany.
Every phase of archaeological
research is discussed during these
conversations, in the course Of
which the professor entertains the
exile with details of the discoveries
made by him and his companions in
Palestine, Syria and other sections
of the Near East. The professor
is an old companion of Hohen-
zollern with whom he spent some
time in the Island of Corfu, where
the one-time German ruler owned
the castle of Achilleion.
Even at the dinner table archae-
ology is now the main subject Of
conversation, for reference to the
War is tacitly taboo when the erst-
while emperor and his consort join
the family circle of the Bentincks.
Of these occasions both Hohen-
zollern and his immediate suit,
including the body physician, Dr.
Forester and Professor Duerpfeld,
wear military uniforms. The
Bentincks, although some of the
members of the family have the
right to wear uniform, always
appear in civilian dress.
At present the entire suite except
the Marshall of the Court, Won
Gontard, reside outside the castle
either in the village inns or in
rented cottages. All of them have
full liberty of movement about
Holland, but their appearance
passes entirely unnoticed, as they
never travel in uniform.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-29
Daniels Quick Reply.

London, June 2S.-Mr. Daniels,
the secretary of the United States
navy, has the gift of the happy re-
tort, as he showed here recently
when someone was twitting him
about his views on prohibition and
the absence of a rum ration in the
American navy, says the London
evening News.
DO you think your navy fights
better when it lacks spirits?" Mr..
Daniels was asked.
Certainly" was the reply. "A
navy naturally fights best on wa
teri!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-29
Passes for Wounded "Vets."

Oklahoma City, Okl., June IS
Oklahoma City soldiers who have
been wounded will receive season
passes to all Western League games
here, according to Jack Holland,
manager of the team. All the ex-
soldiers have to do is show their
service records with the wound or
ders displayed thereon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-29
Clever Rat Exterminator.

Beatrice, Neb., June 2S.-J. c.
Boyd, farmer of Virginia, Neb., has
a new way of destroying the rats
who had been feasting in his corn
crib. Backing his tractor up to the
crib, he turned on the exhaust pipe
through an extension under the crib.
When the job was done, his crop"
was a tub full of dead rodents.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-29
Inhales His Beer-Dies.

London, June ga Pimlico la
bo-er named William O'Connor
drowned himself in a peculiar man
ner.
AT the inquest evidence was given
that he drank a quantity of beer or
Good Friday and died suddenly. DR.
Collier said that he found beer in
the mans lungs, and that doubtless
O'Conner had taken a deep breath
and had drowned himself by bring
ing the beer down into his lungs.
The cause of death was suffoca-
ton. and the verdict accidental
death.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-29
Bear Nips His Finger.

Vincennes, Ind, June 2S.-Stewart
Barriers, IS, was at a carnival and
wondered if the bear would bite. He
stuck his hand through the bars of
the bear cage and the bear nipped
off one finger. The carnival COM
pany paid his physicians bill and
gave him IS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-29
Sought Thief Shot Self.

Hartford City. Ind, June 2s.-
Mrs. Homer Bennett thought she
heard a burglar in her home and
started,a search, carrying a gun with
the muzzle downward. The gun
went off and Mrs. Bennett lost
toe, She did not find the burglar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-29
Had Knife Meath Pillow
TO Cut Off Hubby's Head

Shelbyville, Ind, June 2s.-When
Mrs. William J. Weintraut, of
Waldron, Ind, near here, filed suit
tor divorce, Weintraut filed a cross
petition, charging that his wife kent
a butcher knife under her pillow at
night, which she said was to be used
for the purpose of cutting off his
head
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-29
Does Kindness Pay?

Muncie, Ind. June 2S.-Lewis Nc
Coy, city fireman, found baby rob-
in and climbed a tree to put it back
in its nest. A limb broke and Mccoy
fell Is feet. He went to a hospital
with . fractured skull
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-16
CHAIRMANSHIP
 APPOINTMENTS

Haftfsrd, Jan. 16-Gemmittee aP peiHtments were announced iR both branches when the General Assembly met today. This completed ergaR= izatien, The Senate members of joint committee and seHate commit tees were chosen by Senator w. H. Heald, president pretem, while House members were placed on the various committees by Speaker James F. Walsh. The chairnanshiPs of the committee OH the judiciary carry with them the Republican fleor leadership in the respective branches.
 The Senate and House chairmen of the more important committees fol- low;
 Judiciary; Senator K1ett; Mr. King, of WiadhaH. Appropriations; Senator Mead; Mir. Eafon, of North Haven,
 Educatian; Senator Haven; MT. Cowles, of FarmIngton.
 Labor: Senator ChapiR; MT. Prislz, , of WallingfoEd.
 Roads, bridges and rivers; Senator MacDonad; MT. Hall, of Wilmington.
 Banks; Senator Brooks; MT. Peck, of Stratford.
 Cities and boroug4s: Senator Leon- ard; MT. Sherwood, Of Westport.
 Excise: Senator House; MT. Nor gan, of Fairfield.
 Finance; Senator Bowers; MT. Wal ter, of Cheshire. Agriculture: Senator Woodruff; MT. Treat, of Orange.
 Fish and game: Senator Hough; MT. Bailey, of Danbury. Humane institutions: Senator Tenn pleton; MT. Meech, of Middletown. interpretations: Senator BIsseH; MT. Talcott, Of Vernon. Military affains: Senator Brooks; MT. Rudd, of Salisbury. Public health and safety: Senator Chapin; MT. Higgins, of Coventry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-16
BACK PAY UNDER
 EDIITZ AWARD
(Continued from Page one.)

partment. and they are, accordingly denied the benefits of the award"
 In order now that uniformity of ap- plicaion may be obtained, it is neoes- sary to place a narrow'rather than a broad viewpoint upon the intent Of said ruling No. ss.
 It was not the intent of said rul- ing No. 8 to exclude from the bene- fits of the award power house em- pIoyes other than chief engineers and chief fireman, who were upon sal ary basis and who acted in an execu- tive capacity similar to foremene over a group of employees.
 t was never tptended that men employed in connection with +ltilns and furnaces outside of the power plant or that engineers and firemen attach ed to plant locomotives should be de- nied the benefits of the award.
 regret that ruling No. ss as or1- gtnatly handed down was not suffici- ently clear to result in uniform application thereof, but I am now convinced that such was unfortunate- ly the case and I believe that equity denfands this further explanation as to the intent thereof.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-16
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

Possibility of 8 difference of months in the calculations of the ef- fectlve date was foreseen. Mississippi, the first state to ratify the amend ment, has not yet certified its action to the state department although tho affirmative vote on the amend ment was taken more than a year ago, January g. 1918.
 Prohibition leaders regard the ef- fective date as matter of small moment, however, inasmuch as coun- try-wide prohibition is ordered July l by the war measure passed by Congress to conserve grains. That measure remains in force until after disqualification of the military forces is completed, which many think will not be before the constitutional amendment is operative.
 Enormous revenues derived by the government from taxes on manu- factnre and sale of alcoholic drinks will be cut off by prohibition. It is planned to raise $4s0, 100000 this year by beverage taxes, In peace times the amount was less, but still ran into the hundreds of millions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-16
BIED.

 t56HfD-Tn Waterbury, Coma, Wed Rssday, Jan. IS, 1919, Minnie M. Meyer. wife of Frederick Goetz, aged 2S years, 12 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the funeral par7ors of LisberFsTa & Ieaphy, No. S3Z State street, oR Saturday, Jan. IS, at 8 3. M,
 f IaheTEBsRt at T4aisew3ew cemetery A1toEnebfIe certege. A16b xp NBARK-IR this oity, Jan, l4, 19a8, GertTRde ", daughter of John J, and tho lats Jane Weary, aged 2S years
 Friends sEs invited to attend the HuReEad at the residence of her fatheT, No. 50 Fourth street. on Fri day, Jan. IT, at S;30 a, m., and from Church of the Blessed Sacra- nent ct g a. m., with solemn high mas.
 1ateEGzeat aA St. MichaoPs cene- tery. Automobile cortege. a#D ATKINSoN-In this city. Jan. IA. 1919 James Atkinson, aged 76 years Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his UduSIllSAt AIES, J1eABt5IL W sifEEs 9 Curtis Lane, on Friday at 2:SO pm. Interment family plot Bal5eview cemetery. Automobile cortege. az EfFAGAN-In this city, Jan. IS, 1919, John P. Pagan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his uncle and aunt, Mir and Mrs. Myles Campbell, B Davis street. on Sat uraay, Jan. 19, 1919, at s;3O a. m, and from St. Peters church at 9 a. m.
 Interment St. 1diehaePs cemetery, Automobile cortege, A1Gb *p EGAANFTETD-In Stars Plain, Daubury Jan. IA, 1919, Charles c. Garfield, aged 67 years, months, T days.
 Funeral private.
 Internent Park cemetery. aAp HACKE1FT-In Buffalo, N. r, Jan 13, 59z9, Edward Hackett.
 Frtenas are invited to attend tht naneraa from 78 Crescent Place, or Friday, Jan. IF, at S;-S9 a. m-, and from st. Mary's church at g a, m.
 InAeEment St AGaehael's cemetery Avtomdbhie cortege. Al6b4 EfBROCH-ln this city, Tuesday. Jan 14, 1919 ,IEmily HamInersteinrw rw3do of JIsitus Edward Broch. aged 9' yea=s, s months, 27 days.
 Friends are invited to attend tn funeral from the residence of he Aaushter, Mrs. Charles Fanton. Nc IS Richardson street on F'riday;Jan 17, at 2:so ?. ID.
 InterInent at Lakeview cemetery
 A15b%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-16

Samuel c. Shaw, president of the Community Forum, rendered a very Interesting report regarding the work of the forum He said that the congregations have become more interested and larger and tho splen- did speakers procured for the var ious occasiors brought a ready re- sponse from the public and the members, The Sunday school has done some splendid work during the past year. There are 300 children in the school and AIr. r, M. Armstrong director of religious education, urged Increasing the number to 500.
 Officers elected for the year for the church arc as follows
 Dea0ons. to serve four years, Lu- cien T, Warner, Henry W, HlnCks;
 Standing committee, members to Berve four years, Mrs. Nathaniel C. Worthen; eisrk, to serve one year. William E. Hathaway; treasurer, to serve ons year, Horace ". Smith; auditor, to serve one year o. H. Brothwell; superintendent of Sun day school, 10 serve one year, Will Ham c. HaWlay,
 Board of Benevolenees, memb bers Co serve one year, Walter B. Iashar, chairman. Lucien F. Warner, Robert g. Hanoks Mrs. E. N. Sperry, Sam uel M. Hawley; board of Religious
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-16
United States Completes the Legislative Process
 of Voting Itself Dry
fcontinued from Page One.)

tSOI1ItnIEd AIOlL ~AAsS O~A~'E
 The amendment to the Federal Consti tution prohibiting the manu- facture and sale of intoxicating bev- erages becomes effective one year after the date of its final ratification. Meanwhile, the nation goes dry July 1 next, by Presidential proclamation as a war measure unless the Prest- dent rescinds it before that date.
 Chicago, Jan. 16-Congress passed the resolution submitting the anland- ment to the various state legislatures in the midst of the seething prepara- tions for war in 1917. The Senate adopted the resolution August l, by vote of 65 to 20, and the lower house on December II by 2S2 to 1ZS.
 The legislature of Mississippi was the first to ratify, taking thds acaon on January 8, 1918. Fourteen other states took similar action during that year, the last pf them being Louis jana, which raAhed on August $.
 In the fall elections the wet or ars question was paramount in most of the remaining states, but the vote left no doubt that the United States was destined to be the first great nation to veto liquor. The ban op vodka 1T Russia was never completely effective nor did it interfere materially with the consumption Of more expensive liquors by those who could afford N Russian advices now state hat the Boashe7ists have restored B vodka traffic. <
 Michigan. having by si law made itself dry fin 1918, was first state to ratify in 1919, the leEslature voting on the second day Of the new year Blrom that date to today leg islatures have acted rapihy. Five legislatures ra1ified yesterday, bring, ing the number up to 35. ptner jeg: isratures worked at feverish speed tt be the 36th.
 Meanwhile a distillers committee through Levy oGayer, chief of theil counsel, announced that in P state' the constitutions require a referen dunn vote of citizens 1n order to ratlf9 a constitutional aInepdmenf Mr Mayer today named these states a. follows:
 South Dakota, Oregon. Nevada Montana, Oklahoma, Maine, Mary land, Michigan, Arkansas, GoAoraaq1 Arizona, New Mexico, Ca1fornla Ohio. Nebraska. washington, NorI Dakota. Massissippi. Mfssorri, Kansas I1ouisiapa and Utah. 1 h California court actipn has q lreadysbsen taken sfo restrain the zsoz
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-16
NEGLECT OF DUTY
 SERIOUS MATTER
Mayor Talks on Discipline at Police Meeting Stan
 ley Reelected.

Police Commissioner John c. Stan ley was reelected president of the Police Commission at the boards first meeting of the year last night. The vote was unanimous,
 Mayer Wilson was present at the meeting and presided during the cleo ten of Mir, Stanley, After the re- election of the president of the board, the mayor complimented the members on their work fer the past year. and made pointed remarks about discipline in the police depart ment.
 Mayer Wilson in speaking said iR part: When d man is brought be- fore the commission on charges it must be regarded by this beard as a serious matter, and when charges have been preferred against a mem Der of the police department fer breaking rules of the department. there can be few, if any, mitigating circumstances,
 'T feel that the commission has been tee lenient in some cases in the past, In ne ether way can the disei- pliRs ef the force be kept up te the standard it has set for itself, thaG strict impartiality in which these cas- es are handled,
 "T wish to state gentlemen that I feel very strongly en this matter. You may never be called upon to sit in judgment, en a ease like I have men, toned, but yeu may be called te de so at any time, and that is why l speak as I dc. I may have something more to say along these lines later"
 President Stanley then named his eemmittees for the coming year, which are as folfowsi finance commit tee, Commissioners Richard H. Mur- Bhy and William D. Primrose: Disci- pline committee, Commissioners Frank D. Anderson and Primrose, this same committee will also have charge of applications of special officers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-16

Education, members to serve one year, IHcien T. Warner. chairman, Mss Emma F. Flames, H. D. Sim onds, W. c. Hawley, Mrs. Henry w. Hincks, Miss Lucy S. Curtis, E, s. Wolfe; delegates to church fedora ton Of Bridgeport William c. Flaw lew, Luoien T Warner. Walter B. Lashar, Samuel NJ. Hawley, William D. seeley, Frank IT. Riley, Mrs James G. Ludlum. Mrs. Nathaniel c. Worthen, E. w. Fairchild, Sam uel 0. Shaw, Justin NJ Kicker, Clark Wilson. Jr., Miss Edith M. Porter; nominating committee, Samuel O. Shaw, chairman, A. W. Burritt, A c. Wilson, Mrs. Henry w. Hineles and Airs. Harry W. Walker.
 Officers of Unuited Congregational Society, First Congregational Society and Second Congregational Society,
 Societies Committees:
 Members for threa years. Jehn ", Banks, William Blight, Gsorgs A Sherwood, A. s. Anderson; Members for tive years, to fill place left va cant by death Of Harry Eterrett Hr. win Br Jennings,
 Clerk to serve one year, EdwarG A. Jennings.
 Treasurer, to serve one year, Richard ". CogsweH
 Auditors, te serve one year, Geergt f. Hathaway, Richard I. NeitheFeut
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-16
FOR CHIEF JUSTICE.

Hartford, Jan. 16-Associate Justice George K. Wheeler of Bridgeport was nominated by Governor Holconb today to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for eight years, from August s, 1920, at which time Chief Justice Samuel o. Pren- tice will retire by reason of age limitation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-16
POLICE OPPOSITE
 NO PROTECTION

fine news stand of ". A. Walker, 4o3 Fairfield avenue, directly across the street from police headquarters, was broken into last night, and S2a which the proprietor had hidden in a box under some papers, was taken. Tae matter was reported to the police this morning.
 The thieves gained entrance through rear door. It is said that a window had been broken In this deer, and a piece Of card board placed over the break The robbers removed this and reached the spring lock, and entered in this way. Nothing was taken sx- eePt the money.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-16
OBITUARY
MINNIE M. MEYER

At her late home in Waterbury, Conn. Minnie M Meyer, wike Of Fred erick Goetz passed away Wednesday. Her many friends will be grkeRed 50 learn of her death as she was sick but a short time. Her husband is also seriously III with the same disease in the w. -erbury hospital. She ts sur vived y her mother. Mrs. Charles Meyer, four brothers. Albert who has just returned from France, Lee who is stationed at Camp Custer; Alvin and Harry Never of this city. She was a member of Bertha Lodge No. 59, D, Q. H., delegation Of which Order will attend the funeral from the parlors of Lieberum & Heaphy on State street, S. '1rday afternoon Interment in LakeYiew cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-16
NEW MURDER MYSTERY

New York, Jan, 1S-Fhe police were confronted with murder mys- tery today when the body of a sev- enteen year old girl, Mary Elizabeth Riddeli, was found in vacant lot in the borough Of Queens. The ipdica- lions were that she had been beaten 10 death by a blunt instrument soma time after leaving her home at 7:sO O clock last night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-16
CHRISTIE MEMORIAL,

At the annual meeting of the United Congregational church held last night, Mrs. Elgner BearEksaey. leader of the church c1or4lz, made a motion that was seconded that 8 memorial be held in honor of the three departed members of the chorus, Albert Bapke and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Christie. Miss Lucy S. Curtis was appointed by pr. William Horace Day to prepare the written memorial.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-16
HUNDRED THOUSAND IN BUILDING FUND UNITED CHURCH; S4OO,OOO
 NEEDED FOR NEW HOUSE OF WORSHIP
Ancient Congregation at 223rd Annual Meeting Discusses Plans for Erected Down Town Church to Last For Generations - Officers Elected - Three Hundred Members in Sunday School

To build it's proposed house of worship the United Congregational church must raise $O0OO0 of which $1000OO is in hand These facts reported last night at the 8rd annual meeting by B. D. Pierce Jr chairman of the finance committee and w. A, Smith, chairman of the building commit tee Strong action to increase the funds urged by Mr Smith
 The church is planned to be the down church of the city and in order to make la% for generations will sary require great deal of sacrifice the part of the ber to meet the demands necessary make it church of the future.