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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-04

ton of its citizens. said school build ings to be under the supervision of said state authorities, and
 Whereas, under the provisions of said code a tax of at least five mills would be assessed upon every tax payer of the City of Bridgeport 'buc beyond the control of the City of Bridgeport in the manner of its ex- penditures, and without any ac- counting to the taxpayers of this city for it's expenditure, and
 Whereas, said code in its other provisions would place in the hands Of a single man or coterie of men, all of the functions heretofore bene- 1cially eXerted by the Board of Edu- cation and the municipality in re- spect of the school problem, thereby providing a dangerous concentration of power;
 Now therefore, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Bridgeport that it Is opposed to any bill based upon provisions of said code and hereby places Itself upon a record as opposing in the interest of its school system, the discipline and status of it's teachers and janitors and in the further interest of ednca- ton and economy, the passage of any such measure, and
 Be it further resolved, that a copy Of this resolution be forwarded by the city clerk of the City of Bridge port to the representatives and sena- tors of the City of Bridgeport in the State Assembly, and that they be re- quested to use all moral influence and actively oppose and vote against any such measure.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-04
DESIRE REPRESENTATIVES TO VOTE
 AGAINST MORRISON CODE BILL

If Bridgeport aldermen Ahave any thing to say in the matter. the so- called Morrison code bill, before the present legislature, which would rev olutionize educational standards in the state, will go down to defeat. At last nights meeting of the Board of Aldermen a resolution introduced by Alderman R. A. Brown was unani- mously adopted. The resolution calls upon the representatives and senators from Bridgeport to oppose the bill in the general assembly. Democrats and Republicans stood together last night in voicing their disapproyal of the Morrison bill.
 The resolution passed is as follows:
 Whereas, it is proposed to intro duce in the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut bill predicated upon the provisions of a detailed plan for school code for the State of Connecticut, of which Henry c. Nor rison, assistant secretary of the State Board of Education, is the authority, and
 Whereas, said code contains provi- sions designed to vest in the State Board of Education and a Commis- sioner of Education the sole ultimate power of appointment and supervi- sion of school teachers, school jani- tors and other school employees under | conditions which will Titally affect the salary and discipline status oi such teachers and employees, and
 Whereas, Under the provisions ot said code 1t will be incumbent upon the City of Bridgeport to erect and | maintain school buildings by taxa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-04

EscaIloped Potatoes With Peppers
 Four medium sized cold boiled po- tatoes, one cup cream sauce, one slice of onion (minced), one chopped red pepper, one chopped green peper, one half tablespoon parsley (minced), sea- son with salt and pepper.
 Cut the potatoes into one-inch cubes. Put a layer of potatoes in the bottom of an oiled baking dish. Mix minced peppere, parsley, onion and seasoning, and add layer of this mixture Continue putting alternate layers of each until the mixture is all used. Pour over this the cream sauce and bake for twenty-five minutes. Serve hot
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-04
Tales Of Connecticut
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-04
Ice Carnival At
 ParrOtt's Pond Feb. 15

Announcement is made by Supt. P. V. Gahan, of the Recreation depart ment, that Bridgeport's first ice earn ival will take place on February 15 at Parrott's pond, if weather condi- tions prevailing will favor the occa- sion It will be the second night of the months full moon and with the illumination of the lights used at summer band concerts, together with band to furnish the music, the event is expected to be great attrac- ton for those who like the sport.
 It is probable that htere will be a preliminary afternoon function for the juveniles on Saturday, February 8. If it should snow, officials do not believe that the event will be hind cred, as arrangements will be made to clear thepond on that night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-04


 
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-04

Tryon behold thy sanguine flames aspire, Clouds tinged with dyes .intoerably bright. Behold, well pleased the village wrapped in fire, Let wide ruin glut thy ravish'd sight! Ere fades the grateful indulged thine eye. See age and sickness tremulously slow Creep from the flames. See babes in torture die, And mothers in agonies of woe.
 Go gaze enraptur'd with the mothers tears, The infants terror and the captives pain Where bold bands can check thy curst career; Mix fire with blood on each ungnaF6ed plainl These be thy triumphsl This thy boasted famei Daughters of mem,ry raise the deathless songi Repeat through endless years his hated name, Embalm his slcrinaes to teach the world our wrongs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-04
INCONSISTENT ACTION

N LONG remains creature of hunger his con- O duet will be marked with certain inconsistencies While having very clear notions of the disadvantage diet of too pie eaten by others he will frequently pronounc- ed pie habit ofshs
 Two projects calling for the creation debt came before
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-04
THE WEATHER

New Haven, February, 4-FOr New Haven and vicinity: Unset- tied, probably rain or snow to- night or Wednesday; warmer to- night; colder Wednesday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-04

Italian manufacturers demand re storation of pre-war conditions in transportation and throughout the general economic system.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-04

The Red Cross auxiliary of the First M. E. church met today for reg ular work on the refugee garments.
The Washington times., 1919-09-28
INTOXICATED AUTO
IN GLEEFUL PRANK

Broken steps and a knocked down
three-yo, no ,ho, and d bottle Of
rum.
They're about the only clues police
have toward solving the mystery OF
q speeding, swaying, mischieyous au-
tomobiIe that toree Up Fourteenth
street last night and left in its wake
number Of swearing pedestrians,
who shook their fists and thrctaened
dire things for the chauffeur
Especially did the swearing grow
when the automobile.
tiring OF keeping to the road. under
took a detOUr when il reached the
corner Of Fourteenth and Clifton
streets northwest, swsycd over TO
the sidewalk, climbed the curb.
knock down = tree, lurched against
the steps OF q cafe and left them a
wreck. gave gleeful hOnk and
playful snort, veeTed again to the
street. and, mid gasoline smoke. sped
north.
With the crash OF the steps came
q tinkIinF Of broken glass. An
empty bottle. which once contained
more than 2.T5 beer. was thrown by
one OF the occupants OF the aUtomo-
bile 70 the Sidewalk.
The Washington times., 1919-09-28
Pin Boys Strike For
Cent Raise; "De Gang"
Wants No Arbitration
Fatty, Bunny" Skinny" ct al, Hold Meet
ings, Place Pickets, Lambaste Strike Breakers
n Everything, Just Because "SOdy'' and
Candy Jumps In Price.

Another strike has been declared in
Washington. "De gang" at Tenth
street and Massachusetts, avenue
northeast, that sets up the pins for
the weIl-known church bowling alley
in that neighborhood, has struck for
a cent raise. They are Shorty"
Bunny" Fatty" Happy" and
skinny" who have been the stan
for setting up at the alleys all sum
meF. And today they are locked"
OUT the boss having refused to even
consider their demand for a raise, "be-
cause sOdy, candy peanuts, popcorn,
and cones have all increased in price" e"
Up until now de gang" has worked
in the alleys every night, and they
were paid cents for every game they
set up" Now Short" who is Glib
bons Christian, living with his aunt,
Mrs. Kate Andrews, at 1901 Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest, has an
uncle. And his uncle is a union man
and strong for Sam GOmpeFs.
So shorty started talking to the
rest Of the bunch" his schOolmates,
swimming mates. baseball partners,
and everything else around the neigh
bOrhOod, which talk eliminated In
their sudden presentation Of demands
for Increased wages, because OF in
creased living costs, TO the big boss
Hold Indignation Meeting.
EmphaticalIy his request for 4 cents
a game was refused, and one night
this week "de gang" suddenly bOlted
for the door and was gone. They held
a meeting. after which some few
sleepy headed boys went 30 their
beds and dreamed Of the steel strike
being out Of a job. n everything.
They left quite few bewildered
and thinking men behind. who there
after had TO do their own setting
up" and any bowling fans knows
what that means.
The management started 10 negoti-
ate, but not an agreement was forth
coming. The result was that both
parties stood their ground and pre-
pared for a long fight
Strike breakers were brought in
They were colored boys about the
size OF de gang. and had no fear
for the strikers That was until
they saw that the union meant bust
ness. for shorty" and Fatty" sure
could sling bricks, and they laid" for
the boys every night. At last the
colored boys felt fear for their lives
and they abdicated 20 their former
haunts. De gang did not mean to
let strike breakers take their places
One Striker WiItcd."
The lack OF money began 10 have
its effect on the little strikers, none
OF whom were very far from twelve
years or age. One Of them at last
Il is better not TO mention his
name now, as the circumstances have
changed. silently one evening he
sIyly made his way across the street
to enter the alleys The vigilance
WAS on hand. however, and
they saw the desertcr. on his way
Action was soon on IN full force. and
the boy retreated 10 the recess OF his
home in ignominy. The next evening
his aunt and mother sought 10 guard {
him across the street. They severely
The Washington times., 1919-09-28

AS PRESIDENT
OF COP UNION
designations of Other Members
Are Expected to Follow That
of Chief Officer.

I. L. DraeEer. president Of Wash
ington's police union. today announced
his resignation from that office and
tthe policemen's union, TO take effect
immediately.
The dght between the polfceT0en's
union and the Commissioners over the
ahiliation OF the organization with
the American Federation OF Labor is
attributed by his friends as the causes
ior the resignation. OF Mr. DraeEer.
The policeman himself could not be
located this morning.
Mr.. Draeger has been testifying be-
Tore the Congressional committee in
Nestgating the police situation IN
washington and because OF the tone
OF his testimony, which tended ID
show determined tight on the part
or the policemen against the edict 4
the Commissioners to get out OF the
union or lose your Job" his resigna-
ton came as q surprise this mOrnlag
70 those who have been following
the fight
And It is attributed by many to
mean that the District Commissioners
have won IN their hght-that the
Poi1cemen's Union viii abide by their
ruling, and that q wholesale resiEna-
tion from the union will follow.
At a recent meeting Of the Police
mems Union it was decided to await
decision Of the District Supreme
Court over the question OF whether
the District sioners had a
lawful right to exclude members Of
the force from joining a union afflli-
ated With a labor organization, such
as the A. r.. Of L.
The Washington times., 1919-09-28
VETS BAGGAGE IS
STOLENAT STATION

Despite the vigilance Of the Red
Cross canteen corps at Union Station.
sneak thieves got away with the
personal effects OF a former soldier
and former sailor during last week
from the baggage room where they
were checked. In the case OF the
eN-sOldier the property stolen was OF
value only to the owner
James Cleveland Longstrcet. OF
Port Townsend. Wash. was recently
discharged from the army and pass
ing through this city on his way
home left his musette bag in tho
care Of the canteen The contents
include personal documents He has
offered a reward for any information
that may lead to their return.
The sailor, A. Lirianni. OF Niagara
Falls. ". Y. is a barber by trade. He
lost his new black bag containing
navy clothes. barber tools valued al
$50, a lady's jewel case. an ivory
manicure set and furIouEh papeFs
aud mileage. Lirianni will welcome
tho return OF his property either to
his home in Niagara Fails or 10 the
~. $. s. MONy Navy Yard. Charles
ton. :. c.
The Washington times., 1919-09-28
D. c. CIVIC BODIES IN
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

A drive to enroll every man in the
District in the citizens association Of
his neighbOrhood will be begun on
Saturday. November %, and will end
on Monday, December 1.
Representatives OF fifteen citizens
associations met last night in the
board room Of the District Building to
decide on program
Jesse c. Suter. OF the Petworth Citi-
central committee. presided. He
urges that those associations which
have not Joined the movement be rep
resented at the next meeting. The
date OF this meeting will be an
nOunCed.
The campaign was prompted by the
conviction of civic leaders that the
citizens Of the District will be able
to WELD greater influence with Con-
gress by thus organizing and elccting
delegates who would represent the
great majority Of the residents Of the
District.
A subcommittee composed Of Thorn
as J. Donovan, OF the Central AssoCia-
tiOn; +. n. Weeks, Of Cleveland Park,
and G. A. Barker, OF Randle High
ldnuS, was appointed 10 ADJUST diner
anceS C5tWeen the various associa-
tiOns as to the boundary lines Of their
respective territories.
4 subcommittee on ways and means
also was appointed. To includes p. J.
Callan, Central Association: Q. Weld.
Columbia Heights: ". y. Holmes.
Sixteenth street Heights: a. +. Shoe
maker, Northeast Suburban, and G.. L.
ShOrey PiUCy Branch
a publicity committee was selected
with ". 5. Torbert. of the Rhode
Island Avenue Association, as chair
man. Other members are j. Bond
Smith, Of TakOma Park. and L. A..
Rogers, OF Chevy Chase.
committee was appointed 20 Sc
cure the cooperation OF all civic as
sOCiations. The members arr O.. NJ.
koockogeX, North Capitol and Eck-
ingtOU Association, chairman; and L.
". Hooper, Of the Trinidad Associa-
lon,
The Washington times., 1919-09-28
MILK PRICE TO
Jump WEDNESDAY

Following a conference with mills
dealers last night. in the District
Building, DR.. William G. Fowler,
health officer. announced that the
price OF milk would be advanced %
Is cents a quarter beginning Wednes-
day.
Failure OF the Virginia and Mary
land producers to recede from their
wholesale figure Of 49 cents a gal
Ion is responsible for the rise IN the
price Of milk. Dr. Fowler stated
Last winter milk was selling for -
cents a quarter in Washington.
DR.. Fowler stated today Re would
make one more effort to reduce the
price Of milk before the rise goes
into effect Wednesday, and declared
that the wholesale price OF A cents
will draw many producers into the
field, prOphesyinE as the result an
ultimate drop in the retail price.
This. however. IS the only hope ad-
vanced for a rcductio min the price
OF milk this winter.
The Washington times., 1919-09-28

lectured the boys about stoning, and
unions and strikes and the like-au
to no eject. The boys stood their
ground
They threatened to boycott the de-
serter: he saw what he faced. The
terrible disgrace OF being ostFacized
from his gang" confronted him. II
was a toss-Up between the friends and
the men who would not recognize the
rights of a poor setter up with
cent raise. His choice was his friends,
and he returned like the prOdigal son.
Now he is a most ardent leader in
the fight on the bowling alleys
Strikers Stand Pat.
The boys picket the entrance to the
alleys. and they demand their rights
like any other union men. No char
ter in the American Federation Of
Labor has been applied for. however.
it has been learned from reliable
sources.
Strikebreakers had better look out
for the Tenth street and Massachu-
setts avenue bunch" for they stand
pat on their determination TO face no
more ice cream or candy until the
cents a game rate is granted.
And the union uncle smiles upon
Shorty in a benevolent way, giving
him money once in a while. as the
neighbOrhood approves the stand OF
the bOys-while laughing i'm fun be-
hind their sleeves.
Well. what the boys OF de gang"
want 20 know is:
Are the people OF Washington back
OF them? Are you?
The Washington times., 1919-09-28
war MOTHERS TO
OPEN CONVENTION

The second national convention Of
ne American War Mothers begins
.ionoay at the New Willard Hotel.
Ihls organization was founded in
1917 BY Mrs. Alice n. French, who is
noW the national president. The
Crganization is made up OF only
american mothers who have had sons
IN the war or daughters engaged in
var work.
Inc OFFICERS are as follows.
Mrs. Emily Hendricks. first vice
PRESIDENT Mrs. Richard 81. Coleman.
corresponding secretary: Mrs.. Carrie
Eughes Gibbs, recording Eecretarv.
Ers. Robert KirkWood, treasured.
Mrs.. Mary Roberts Rinehart. his
toFian.
Vice President Marshall viii lecture
Monday night. Speakers from the
American Legion will deliver al
dresses.
Attempts viii be made to organize
District chapter Of the orranizs-
tion. Those desiring 70 enter should
zee Mrs. Mamie p Dorsey. 5bT
sixth street northwest
The Washington times., 1919-09-28
FOUR INJURED IN
MOTOR ACCIDENTS
Child, Run Down by Colored
Driver, in Serious
Condition.

Molly MendeIson. eight years old.
342O Eleventh street northwest. was
severely injured last night when, aC-
cOTdinc to the police, she ran in front
Of an automobile operated by Ned
Cray, cOlored, 1850 First street south
west, in Seventh between N and y
streets northwest.
According to the report made TO the
police. Gray was driving the automo-
bile north in Seventh street when the
child ran in front of the machine
from the west side of the street. She
was knocked down and received in
juries OF the head and body. She was
taken 10 the Emergency Hospital.
While crossing Sherman avenue At
Euclid street northwest, last night,
Marie McCatherine, fourteen years
old. 2O2T Eleventh street northwest,
ran into a motorcycle operated by
John Shorter. T6T Lamont street
northwest, and received slight in
juries to her knee.
Miss Carrie Ricketts,. 1919 Otis
street northwest, was struck by an
automobile at New Hampshire and
Sherman avenues northwest last
night and taken 10 Garfield Hospital
suffering from slight injuries Of the
head.
An automobile operated by Walter
Sommcrs. Tjt Rock Creek Church
road northwest. cOIlided with Francis
Carter, colorcd, forty years old, so
Fl street northeast. near Ninth and
Louisiana avenue northwest yester-
day afternoon.
While playing in front Of her home,
61T-A Orleans place northeast, yes
teFday afternoon, Frances Conner,
three years old, fell and broke her
left arm. She Vus taken to Casualty
Hospital
The Washington times., 1919-09-28
TOBREAK GROUND
FOR HERO TRIBUTE

Dedication OF the National Defense
highway and Sacrifice Cross by Sec
-etary OF the Navy Daniels will take
place at Bladensburg at 4 o'clock this
afternoon.
The program follows:
election. Maryland. Ny Maryland. 20
..Irine Band. William H. SBnteImaHn.
director: Invocation. Chaplain J. B..
r'razier. L. s. n; address. Secretary
- the Navy Daniels; breaking ground
or memorial by Mrs William Far
.ner. mother OF George Farmer, Com
pany F, 18th infantry, Twenty-ninth
division. hrst soldier from Prince
Eeorges county. killed in battle, Octo-
Der s, 1918; cornetf solo, Rock OF
Ages" John J. Miller. Of the Marine
siand; breaking ground for National
Defense Highway BY Mrs. Martin Red
man. mother OF William Redman,
.viator, first naval man killed in
nan aviator, first naval man killed in
,ervice from Prince Georges county,
July L, 1918: dedicatory address,
iayor Matthew HalIoran, OF Hyatts-
ille: The Long. Long Trail" by
iarine Band; chorus. NY Country.
'is Of Thee by school children OF
'rInce Georges county: address. sour
{erces.' Jackson n. Ralston; seleC-
ION. shall We Meet Beyond the
2iver&' Marine Band; benediction,
s:tar-Spangled Banner
The Washington times., 1919-09-28
MRS. WALSH makes
CLOTHES FOR POOR

Mrs.. Thomas z. walsh. OF wash
ington, the aged grandmother Of Vim
son welsh Mclean, richest csild in
the world, who was killed BY an au-
tomobile IN the District. VIII devoTs
the rest Cf her life 70 the poor. in HIS
memory Mrs. walsh has declared
she win give her time hereafter to
an original plan OF making Clo-hes
for poor children. in order to cherish
the memory Of her grandson.
She has arranged a private exhi-
bition Of needlsWorlS turaed out this
summer during her stay at Bar HaT-
Dor. The garments are made in en-
ingenious and artistic manner, from
discarded stockings. blankets, sweat
ers, gloves, curtains, pocketbC Olls,
catchels, and even billiard table
covers.
For instance, seven pairs OF old
silk stockings, lined with discarded
kid gloves have been made into a
coat for a child OF four. A curtain
lined with billiard cloth is now a
coat for q child OF eight, while a
blanket has been transformed into q
suit for a boy Of ten and some rag
bag scraps and leather postcards
have been made into a fancy vest.
Old shirts are made into pajamas.
One shirt, donated by Vice President
Marshall, has been made into a suit
for a boy OF three.
Mrs. Walsh has already turned out
more than 1000 coats, most OF which
have been sent to Belgium and
France. She employs a hundred girls
on this work in her Washington
home.