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Republican farmer., 1919-10-03
BRITISH DEPT. PROVIDES MONEY
 FOR RAT WAR

London. Oct. 2.-CCorrespondenc og The Associated Press) The war on rats, which was suspended while the other war was in progress. is be- ing renewed by the Ministry of Agr;- culture which estimates that property to the value of S25O, 100000 is de- stroyed in the United Kingdom every year by rats.
 The chief rat inspector of the Board of Agriculture estimates that each rat destroys property to the value of about $5 every year. while an official of the British Medical As sociation lays the spread of many deadly diseases, including trench fever, to rats.
 Already precautions have been taken at the London docks which will prevent rats from landing from ships and which if they do land, speedily ends in their death.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03
WANT REDRESS FIR DEATH OF
 NORWALK BOY

To recover damages for the death of Arthur Hurley. an eight year old boy who fell through a hole in an abandoned bridge in Norwalk and was drowned, Leon D. Hurley of Nor walk, administrator on the boys es- tate, has brought suit against Ed ward P. Horton of Atlanta, Ga, owner of the bridge, for $1O,OOO.
 In papers filed today in the su- Perior court it is alleged that on Sept. l last, when the boy met his death, the youngster was playing on the bridge with other children. He claims the bridge was in ruined con- dttOn but was unguarded and no mo- uces warning the public of it's condi- tion were posted. The suit is return able Co the October rerm of court
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03
MAYOR DID NOT ATTEND MERGERS
 RECEPTION TODAY

Bridgeport was not officially repre- sented at the second and final recep- ton in Connecticut today to Cardinal Mercier at New Haven. The mayor was to have been in Hartford yester- day but was too busy to get to the capital. Again today when he was to have been at New Haven as the Bridgeport representative at the re- ception, he was too pressed by office work to be in attendance. The recep- ton today to Cardinal Mercier is one in which practically every community in the state joins.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03

no coal, or oil, or steel, or cotton; how can she run her industries with cut them and how can she buy them at such cost. Coal is sold at over $10O per ton in Italy, and little to be had. Before the war both Italy and France imported coal from Great Britain, but British production has declined until there is little to spare. America is the only resource. Cotton mills in Italy, in France, Belgium, Germany, Poland and Bohemia are idle today, and the operatives are idle and supported by ployment doles, because they cannot finance cotton purchases in America; and our stock of cotton is the largest for years, and far beyond the capacity of our own mills to work up, and the production of cloths has been curtail- ed for five years. A financial com mission has been in this country for
 months from Czecho-S -Slovakia, trying to borrow at least SIS, 100000 or ESQ., GOo,000, all to be expended for cot ton and other raw materials. They have been able to get $5,00O,000. There are commissions or representa- lives here from every country on the Continent, seeking accommodation of that kind, and I don't believe any man can hear their pathetic pleas without wishing that every citizen of rich and prosperous America could hear them.
 And we are interested in selling these products. I know there are people who argue that it would be better to have our exports fall off. for then prices would fall, but there is another side to that I think it is desirable that prices should fall, but I think the best way to accomplish it is by getting people back to work all over the world and increasing pro- duction. That will be a gradual pro- cess, and industry will have time to keep adjusted to 1t. It isn't going to reduce the price of cotton cloth any where to keep the cotton mills of Europe closed; nor is it going to help industrial conditions in this country to have our exports reduced so sud- denly that our markets will be con- gested with products and wage-earn- CTS thrown out of employment. We have expanded and stimulated our industries on the strength of the ex- port trade, and we cannot lose it sud lieve that every consideration favors our cooperating in the effort to bring the world back to normal, and the very fact that our cooperation means so much puts great responsibility upon us. The hope of. the world is fixed upon America, and we will not disappoint it if our people understand the need.'
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03
SPEEDY.

Mrs. Murphy received a cablegram from her son in India saying that he would be home shortly. She showed it to her neighbor, Mrs. Casey
 Wonderful quick things, these ter egraphs, ain't they?" said Mrs Casey.
 "Quick ain't the word Tor 1t; sure the gum ain't dry yet what's on the envelope"
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03

perintendent of the Desplains public school.
 4 first and final dividend of nine per cent. has been declared on the es- tate in bankruptcy of Ralph Rockwell.
 At a special meeting of the select men on Saturday the refunding of 5000 of town bonds will be carried out. Most of the present holders have agreed to renew at 1-2 per cent. and the town will take up the reamining g g, 800 unless their holders accept the same terms.
 Against the obstacle of help short age the farmers are engaged in a race with time to get their silos filled be- fore frosts damage the corn stalks standing in the fields.
 Of the taxes from the last grand list about S. 000 had been paid before Oct. Il. the date on which they became due.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03
PARTICULAR.

She was engaging a nurse, and ad- dressed the applicant thus:
 My husband wishes me to be very particular about your qualifications. He wants to know if you can prepare food. Can you sew and mend? Do you mind sitting up late at night? Are you faithful and devoted, and have you a kind, loving disposition? Win you-?''
 Excuse me, ma'am,' interrupted the girl, "but am I supposed to take care of the baby or your husband ?''
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03
PEACE TREATY IS RATIFIED
 BY FRANCE

Paris, Oct. 2.-The Chamber of Deputies today ratified the German peace treaty by vote of 372 to 53.
 The treaties between France and the United States and France and Great Britain were unanimously rati- fled.
 A total of 5O1 votes was cast for the two treaties.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03
NEGRO SUSPECT IS SARRESTED FOR
 0MAHA ATTACK

Omaha. Neb., Oct. 2-One negro suspect was under arrest today in connection with the attack on Mrs. H. G. Wisener, a white woman. yes terday afternoon. Military authori- ties in control of the city since last Sundays rioting, refused to say where the negro was confined, or the extent of the evidence against him.
 The attack, one of a series of 3S similar crimes since June l, occurred within a few blocks of army head quarters, where a machine gun is mounted. News of the crime was withheld in the afternoon papers at the request of Major General Leon- ard Wood, who is actively in com mand of the situation since the re- linquishment of the control of the city by Acting Mayor W. G. Ire.
 The number of troops in the 'bIack belt" was doubled immediately fol- lowing the attack and 600 soldiers are today on duty in that section.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03

George-''I heard Grabber saying that he was always willing to divide with his friends! What a liar he isi'
 Edward-"Oh, no. he isn't, Nofmat- .er how little they have. Grabber will take haIf''
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03
MILFORD NEWS

Three members of Company B, the local unit of the Connecticut State Guard, have been selected as repre- sentauves on the rifle team of the Second military district, c. S. G., in the state shoot to be held Saturday. They are: Capt. Charles W Harrison, Sergt. Harold Gottsegen and Corp. Chester Swift Captain Harrison will also be on the revolver team and has the honor of being chosen as captain of each team. The rifle team is com posed of ten men, and two alternates and the revolver team of five men and one alternate. The special order is sued by Colonel North, naming the team, specifies that they shall report with their arms and full equipment at the East Haven range at 9:3O a. m. Saturday, Oct. 1. These men have been at the range the past two Sat urdays, in elimination trials for the match, and are to be congra tuIated upon receiving appointment to the team, considering the large number of contestants.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03

Mrs Jink-'Youn Malley who squandered the fortune his parents left him was arrested today for steal- ing a pound!''
 MT. Jinks-" What degeneracyi His father never thought of taking less than two thousandi"
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03

Address in part, by MT. George F. Roberts, vice president of the National City Bank of New York, before the savings bank section of the American Bankers Asso- citation, at St. Louis, Wed, Octo- Der 1st
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03

The local High school has organiz- ed a football team and began it's sea- son today, playing Shelton high.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03

Game wardens have been scouting along the shores of the Housatonic river the past few days. in search of offenders of the law, with the result that yesterday William Kerrigan of Walnut Beach was fined $5 in the local court for shooting a rabbit out of season, and $10 for misrepresen- tation when obtaining a hunters f- cense, in posing as a citizen, wherein he is an alien. which is of material difference in the fee charged for a L- cense. Costs added to the above amounted to $18.60. Beginning today the game laws are off for hunting from a half hour before sunrise to an hour before sunset.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03

The fire commissioners will meet all line officers of the Milford depart ment at the Arctic Engine house, Oc- tober 18th, to talk over conditions, and plan other work for the coming year.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03

John T. Haines, the druggist. has purchased the eight acre tract of land on Gulf street, opposite where he now resides, from the Walker estate.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03

The National Red Cross society be- ing desirous of assisting returned ser vice men in obtaining lost property has through it's director of military relief, notified all chapters that at present, there are about 150, 900 pieces Of lost baggage on the govern ment docks at Hoboken, much Of which bears names only. Any who have lost such baggage, are requested to forward their claims and present address to the Lost Baggage Branch, Pier 2, Hoboken, N. J, with an ac- curate description of the missing property.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03

John Mathews who has been for many years employed by Mrs. NJ. ". Merwin has become associated with MT. Ives in the conduct of the Mill ford Auto and Repair company's gar age and will be much pleased to meet his friends there.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03

Three Democratic rallies in a row, is the program of the committee in charge. Tomorrow night at Rocks auditorium, Myrtle Beach, (F'riday night) in TibbaTs hail. Broad street, when there will be speaking. enter tainment. refreshments and general good fellowship, and Saturday night they will hold forth in Devon as a windup of what so far as not seen a strenuous campaign on the part of either contestant.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03

Mrs. Arthur R. Downes. is substi- tuting as teacher in the Center school, being in charge of an over flow room of the seventh grade. There are enough scholars for two more rooms than were figured on, and it has 4aen found difficult at the time to secure teachers.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03

The Plymouth workers will meet with Miss AIal1ett on Wharf street to- morrow afternoon.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03

Frank Ltndley, employed by the Woodruff Seed Co.,, has purchased the house at 102 Broad street, from 4. F. Baer. Mr. Baer and his wife plan to spend the winter in the south.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-03

The October meeting of F'reeIove Baldwin Stowe chapter, D. A. R.. will be held in the chapel house tomor row, Thursday afternoon and it is desired to have as large an attend ance of members as circumstances will permit on this occasion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
LEGION READY
 TO GET AFTER
 W0RK SLACKER

Eliminating the work slacker' is the new job which the American Le- zion has taken upon itself, acting in conjunction with the War Depart ment's chain of employment bureaus throughout the country. This type of eX-service man, while not numerous. is occasionally a serious detriment to the work of placing ex-soIdiers and sailors in satisfact ory jobs. Their at titude of shiftIessness after getting the place causes dissatisfaction among employers who are really trying to help, and gives a black eye to other service men who still need work.
 Practically all the posts of the Le- zion now have employment commit tees. In some eases these commit tees have taken over all the task of finding jobs for their fellow service men. In other localities they CO., operate with the War Department.
 In Bridgeport, Conn.,, where the work stacker has been a serious evil, the Legion keeps a special file Of such cases of repeating in jobs. AS a rule of heart-to-heart talk from 9 conrade in arms has been enough In other cases a refractory man has been denied the services of the em- ployment office altogether.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
FINNISH WOMEN HAvELEARNEDT ID
 DO EIAN'S WORK

Helsing-Fors. Dec. 3.-An astonish- ing sight for the stranger in Finland is the number of women engaged in almost every field of employment. In England during the war one became accustomed to the sight of women performing various kinds of work in which previously only men were en- gagged. But in Finland the visitor gets the impression that the women are doing everything. They even serve as porters on sleeping cars.
 Not only are they at heavy man. ual work in fields and factories, but they have become skilled as me chanics and have invaded business offices to an extent that is probably undreamed of in any other country
 In banks, the proportion of women employees to men appears to be about 10 to l. In the biggest financial in stituions in HeIsingfors, women hold positions involving great responsi- bil'ty and calling for exceptional ability.
 At the Finnish Foreign Office, the Associated Press correspondent mo- ticed that women were holding of fees that would be entirely beyond the aspirations of their sisters in the State Department at Washington or the British Foreign Office.
 This change has come about almost overnight. Finland's man power has been greatly depleted, and a large part of what is left is required for military service.
 The Finnish business woman is re- markedly keen and intelligent. She has a kind of masculine interest and absorption in her work that seems to admit of no margin for sei tt.nent or frivolity. She dresses simply and snaartly, as do the majority of the city-bred women of this country. An American walking through the prin- cipal streets of Helsingfors might well believe, judging from the costun as and brisk walk of the Finnish wo- men, that he was in the heart of Chicago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
HAWAIIAN FAIR CLIMATE RECORD
 IS IN DANCER

Para, Brazil, Dec. 3.-Although on- Iy 80 miles from the equator the city of Para enjoys a perennial climate of what might be called mild summer. There is a shower of rain nearly ey- cry afternoon throughout the year which together with the welcome trade winds blowing in from the At lantic temper the intense heat of the sun and give Para a, climate that for evenness and equabIIIty cannot prob ably be surpassed.
 The mornings and evenings are al ways cool, and the midday heat never approaches that of aregular August day in New York or Chicago. Sun stroke is entirely unknown. There is no record of a case in the entire Am azon valley. Schoolboys play foot ball in the open c-ty spaces during the hottest hours of early afternoon and Iaborers naked to the waist, toll sweating on the docks in the blaz- ing sunshine without any apparent III effects.
 Straw hats are worn the year round
 
 regarded with almost a much curios- tty on the Avenida da RepubIica here as it would on Fifth Avenue.
 The clothes worn by men are also a matter of surprise to the foreigner visiting this equatorial city. Bra gillian professional men, doctors, law yers and engineers, invariably wear clothes such as worn in New York In the spring or fall. Government officials, senators and deputies favor the conventional "cut-away'', and in official calls on the state goverdor for instance, this very untrOpical garb Is the rule.
 Business men. and especially for eigners, however, adhere to the cool looking white cotton, linen or duck Tn the matter of evening clothes the citizens of Para are very formal. IT the days ot the rubber boom when oublfc ailments were the rule $And note, as now, the exception-the conventional full evening dress was always worn by men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
THINKS PEOPLE - OF EDUCATION
 FRIENDLY TO JAPAN

Tokio, Dec. 3.---Baron Rempei Kon- do, president of the Japan Mail Steamship Company, who returned this week from the United States, ex- pressed the opinion that the educated people of that country entertain a friendly feeling towards Japan and the Japanese, although they hold the opinion that radical friendship be- tween the two countries must be based on something more substantial than empty diplomatic utterances."
 He said American publicists seemed convinced that the international prob- lem, as it exists between Japan and the United States, would be success fully disposed of if approached in a spirit of consultation and hberality For this reason, he declared. Ameri- can and Japanese statesmen and bus mess men should meet as often as ncsstble to exchange views frankly as2A AazAzAAAss<rAA~s~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03

was not enough room to receive their own children. The number
 of I1indergartens maintained in Japan by the Episcopal Church is now twenty three an this number will be greatly increased as a rc1ult of the Nationwide Campaign.
 It is practically only through the children that the principles of Christian democracy can gain a foothold in Japan-a fact which adds intensely to the importance of the Episcopal kindergarten pro- gram. There are but Z5,O0C Prot estant Christian church members in Japan out ot 54,00G00C Inhabi- tants, and if Japan. the educational, financial, military and industrial leader of the Orient, is to be saved from a crass materlaiism, which is the negation of Christianity, the Church must put more vigor into its work among the children than 1t has heretofore done.
 A million dollars of the Nation Wide Campaign appropriation for Japan is for new building for St. Barnabas's Hospital at Osaka. St Luke's Hospital. at Tokio, is in ex- ce1lent condition, and is famed as the greatest hospital in the Orient. Nearly million dollars has been 9 appropriated for the maintenance cf the present staff of workers and for the additional ones to he sent to Japan as result of the Cam paign.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
CHINESE CABLE
 APPRECIATION
 OF AMENDMENT

Picking, Sunday, Nov. 3-(By 4. P.) At the request Of the Chinese min ister in Rome, the Chinese house of representatives has sent a cablegram to the United States Tenate express ing the nations gratitude for the valuable support rendered by the Sen ate in adopting a reservation to the Versailles treaty which reserves to America full liberty of action relative to the Shantung controversy
 Twenty-Five thousand students con- ducted a demonstration here yesterday as a protest against the landing of Japanese marines at Fuchow. Good order was preserved during the par. ade, but banners bearing inscriptions denouncing Japan's action were car ried by the students. These banners bore English. French, Russian and Chinese inscriptions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03

cent. of the graduates of Japanese
 government colleges are without religious faith.
 The Episcopal Church maintains twenty-five educational institu -5oos, aside from twenty-thTee kIndergar- tens, in the two missionary dis tricts of Japan, where it has linn ited its activities-ToIzio and Kyo- to-and through the Nationwide Campaign will receive an appro- priation of S1,262,5O0 to build twenty-five more schools. The government does not permit relig- iOus teachings in these schools and additional quarters for the reIg- ious exercises which are an essen tial feature of Christian missions must be obtained elsewhere.
 The Episcopal Nationwide Cam paign is raising a fund in excess Of SAP, 100000 to build more churches. schools, hospitals, or parish houses, colleges and social service centres. Of this sum, S4,15C,0Z9 has been allotted to Episcopal activities in Japan.
 The klndergartens established in Japan by the Episcopal Church have been very popular and there is an urgent call for more The director of the first one established there had the fists of angry fathers they objected to kindergartens where Christian doctrines were taught, but simply because there
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03

Establishing more schools in Japan seems to be a case of super erogatioR, like carrying coaI5 to Newcastle" Yet that is what the Episcopal Church proposes to do through it's Nationwide Campaign.
 Ninety-eight per cent. of Japan's children between the ages of six and twelve attend schoo1-a record that few, if any, Occidental coun- tries can equal. They attend the Japanese public schools. And there's the rub.
 The Japanese government forbids the teaching ot any sort of religion in the schools, and the youth and naidenhood of Japan are growing up devoid of any belief-even in Buddhism and Shintoism. It has been estimated by those who pre- pared the survey of Episcopal needs in Japan for the Nation-Wide Campaign program that ninety per
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
The Order of the Garter"

Shirred Pink Satin Ribbon, frillings up and down. of French lace, tiny rosettes and rosebuds all hand made, S3.5o pair. The ''Boodle" Garter of shirred satin ribbon with a tiny founcing. To this is attached money pocket of most coquettish appearance. Elastic at the top edged with Valenciennes lace, $500 Primrose Satin with large full rosette of blue rib bon, dangling knotted ends S2.OO Striking combinations of black and yellow, old blue and pale blue, yellow and lavender Helen Dry den'' style, pale pink and pale green, Sl.5F
 Garters of plain shirred satin ribbon with tin, French flowers All colors in the group, violet, prim rose, pink blue and old rose. These very accept able to for sleeve bands, 85 cts and Sl.5t Lingerie Flowers of Crepe de Chine for trimming camisoles and boudoir caps, pink and white 50 cts
 Corsets ction,s floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
ALLEGED BURGLAR HELD.

James Fitzgera d, alias James Me- Mauus," cf Palmer, Mass, who was arrested some time ago in connection with a hold-up at the Commercial house, in Water street, was bound over to the superior court today under bonds of $500. He will be tried on robbery charges during the February term. Fitzgerald is an ex-soldier, and claims to have served overseas with the American army.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
The "Flirt"

A powder case skill fully made of a silk handkerchief, all colors, violet, blue, pink, white and white with colored borders. Shirring in the center of the handker- chief makes room for a tiny puff.
 This is carried in>front of the corsage and found very convenient,
 75 cts
 Lingerie Shop.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-03
FORMER PREMIER GOES ON STAND
 FOR F. J. GOULD

Versailles, Dec. s-Former Permier Rena Viyiani appeared for Frank J. Gould here yesterday at hearing of the court on a motion by Mrs. Gould from whom MT. Gould re- centlv obtained a divorce, claiming the Freuch courts have no jurisdic- tiaa aa nxauA aanAxat1an and altxnonY.