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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-26
CHATTANOOGA OVER
TOP IN VICTORY LOAN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April &c.
Hamilton county Friday subscribed its
quota to the Victory loan, the total
reported, with the rural returns in
complete, being $5,112, 500. giving Chat
tarooea the distinction of being fine
first large city tn the Sixth federal
"''r'Ie' ~ report IFS quota completed,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-26
C%ENTENARIAN DIES AT
SUMMIT, MISSISSIPPI

SUMMIT, Miss, April 25.-Nrs. Nam
cy Johnston died here today, aged 1O1
years and S months. In addition TO
many children and grandchildren, Mrs.
Johnston is survived by AZ great-grand-
h ldren, 43 second great-grandchildren
and one third great-grandchild.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-26
LEWATHAN BARELY
MISSES MINE OFF
AMERICAN COAST

NEW YORK, April 26.-The gian
troop ship Leyiathan, with 1000 sol
der passengers, the last of six trans
ports to arrive here Yesterday, bringing
22,972 men, missed a mine by only 8
feet while off the Grand Banks o
Newfoundland Tuesday, her Officers
reported when she locked.
Officers of the ship said the Levia.
than had been warned to look out fol
q floating mine the day before by the
Mount Vernon, which preceded her. Or
receipt of the warning the course OF
me L~eViathan was changed and she
sailed nearly 100 miles to the south
ward OF the location of the mine as
given by the othsF transport.
The floating Internal machine WINS
siishted dead ahead Of the transport,
the officers said, at 1890 I'M. by
Lieutenan Commander Harold Cum
bingham, who was ON the bridge.
quick action was all that averted a
coHlsloh. a desperate whirl of the
wheel sent the great steamship nast
the mine with "A close margin OF safety,
none of the soldiers aboard knew
uhul they locked how close they had
been TO danger, for the officers kent
the Ileldent to themselves, believing
thht II II became known it might Causy
needless alarm. Virtually ali OF the
troops ON the Leviathau we're members
OF the AID CRainboWD division. com
posed OF national guardsmen from %
states. ' SO
Record Brilliant.
1t was Lieut-CoD Ruby r. Garrett
OF Kansas CITY, Mo. division adtutant,
~ Mnoln Questioners were referred for
Information. Summarizing from n care
tully prepared statement of the achievC.
lhehts or the organization Col Gar.
rett pointed out that from Nov. IQt7
the GATE OF It's arrival ut 81. Nazat rs'
from the Nntted States. until Dec X
l'Io, WheN As a part of the American
army OF occupation 1t took a position
az AhrWei'er, Germany. it had been
iSeulllleu at A stations throughout
~ any hS,RIQm NV to the farthest
point or The allied advance.
Inc division was cited 10 times Ia,
Ine French and six times BY the Amer
Ieah commanders under whom, II
served. 1t participated in every ma Gov
operation of the American army ma
each case '''e'''" III
Members of the division have received
lWu hleaalS OF honor, $50 DISTINGUISHED
" GtuSSeS, TWO distinguished ser
wee metals, Ia rrolA de p1ierre 10
legtous Of honor, five medp1lies m,i,t,''
talres and ID Belgian decorations, ""
In killed, wounded ,}d n,Issin. a..
DIVISION lost 4S9 officers and Ia az;
lneu, It's greatest casualty list follow.
ing tne AiSne~ Marine offensive. Jnlv 81
Aug . last year. which cost 1St
officers and b,i6S ulen. 'V
rci Is mus o%fteonsive the 42d division
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-26
HUN MASTER SPY'S
WORK OVER HERE
GIVEN DETAIL
Shows How German
Agents Kept Tab on Every
Ship and Sent Formula for
Mustard Gas Abroad.

NEW YORK, April 26.-Under "tho
nldSlef spy Or. Hugo SGhwelt2er,
nermall agents in this country reported
70 Serum by code every detail OF Amer
lca's business life, kept from the all
lies $500, 600 pounds Of explosives and
sent overseas the formula Tor the dead
~ mustard gas which laid low thou
SANDS OF American soldiers, according
TO Francis =. Caravan, alien property
custodian, who delivered an address at
me annual banquet Of the National
Iotton Manufacturers association here
last night,
MIR. Caravan declared he had for 10
months been making IA study Of Ger
man industrial life and It's manifesto
tons in the United States" AS a re-
suit, he said, he was able to reveal tho
tar- reaching Vaccinations of Dr,
S~chweitzer, former president of the
bayer company. which was taken over
and ~reorganiZed by the alien property
custodian.
True it is that the Hamburg Amer
lean line and the North German LLOYD
Kept faithful tab for Berlin on a thou
sand details of our business life; that
not a ship left our harbors, not a cargo
was loaded or u%nloaded, but that some
member OF Its organization watched
ana reported every detail to be sent
by code to the German government"
said Mr., Caravan,
But greater than all, and forming
the foundation of her entire espionage
and propaganda system, stood tho dve
industry, As long as you were sun
piled by the big Six your business
rad no secret unknown to Berlin. In
Berlin you viii find a card index svs-
which recltes every fact c~onnected
with each one of your concerns tbot
be of any possible value TO your
rivals over there, ~"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-26
Chief Of Agents.

Tho head Of that system in this
country for. wears before the war was
nr, Hugo Schweitzer. president Of the
layer company. He was given his
minister Of war-963192637. He cana
to this country, became a citizen on
the instruction Of the German govern
mont eventually wa made the head
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-26

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03
ALIEN ENEMIES WISH TO SECURE
 CITIZEN PAPERS

A list of -129 alien enemies who wish to become American citizens will await inspection by Judge Curtis when the naturalization session of the Superior court copvenes in this city next Tuesday. The majority of the applicants are natives of Germany although there are many Austrians on the list, too.
 There are many petitioners who are taking the examinations for the sec ond time. They were rejected at the last session because they failed to dis play sufficient knowledge or Ameri- can history and institutions. Those who failed were advised to attend d night school and if they proved faithful students 1t is expected they will do better when they are exam ined next week.
 In addition to the alien enemy De- titions there are 21? applications from natives of other countries and 65 petitions which were partly heard but continued for various causes It Is expected that the entire court week will be spent in naturalization matters. The enemy aliens will not be considered until the other peti- tionS have been disposed of.
 Special Government Examiner AL len R. Church of Boston will come to this city to question the applicants. He has already given them a prelfm- mary test in order that the totally unfit may be weeded out.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03
Gets Bill to Abandon
 All NOn-P Paying Lines

Hartford, May - The legislative committee on railroads reported a bill yesterday which would authorize street railway companies to abandon non-paying lines, upon approval of the public utilities commission.
 The bill provides that, whenever the gross earnings of any street rail- way company shall not be sufficient to meet its operating expenses, as pre- scribed by the system of street rail- way accounting approved by the in terstate commerce commission, to- gether with it's taxes, rentals, fixed charges, and a reasonable return upon a fair valuation of it's property, 1t may present it's petition to the public utiIi- ties commission, alleging that certain lines or portions of it's system do not yield sufficient revenue to pay the cost of their operation and their pro portion of taxes, rentals and fixed charges, and praying that it be al- lowed to discontinue it's railway thereon
 It would be required, under fur ther provisions of the bill, that the public hearing on any such petition, and, if convinced by a sufficient amount of evidence grant permission TOT the aDanCOI1llei1i O4 IdllWdy SSlN- ice over the lines in question. This permission could carry with it's au- thortty to the railway company to re- move it's tracks, but the company would surrender it's franchise rights for such lines.
 The bill was tabled for the calen dar and printing. following the GUS tomary procedure. It was introduced at the beginning of the session by Senator William H. Heald, at the re- quest of a representative of the Con- neticut CompanY
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03
Arcanum Lodge, I. O. o. F.

Arcanum lodge had a very inter esttng me eeting last night which was held in the I. O. O. F. hall on Broad street. The initiatory degree was conferred on three candidates and the excellence of the degree work brought forth a good deal of praise from sev- eral of the visitors. A committee was appointed. to decorate the graves of deceased members next Decoration Day. The committee on the celebra- tion of the tooth anniversary at Hart ford gave a report and told of the wonderful parade and general good time that was had in Hartford on April 26th. Among the visitors pres ent was Past Grand D. McGinnis and his son, A. McGinnis Of Pittsfield, Mass, who both proved to be inter esting speakers. Bro. John Ferris, who has just returned from overseas service was present last evening and was accorded 8 hearty welcome. He has seen service in the front lines and gave a very excellent account of his experiences while over there. The Guards association of the lodge will hold whist and pinochle in the lodge rooms tonight at o'clock. On May 23, Charity Rebekah lodge will be the guests of Arcanum lodge and the Liberty chorus has been secured for the entertainment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03
FIRM TO OPEN
 NEW BUILDING

Conlin & Green, Inc, announce the opening of their new and modern building on Monday, May fifth. There will be four floors that will be occu- pied exclusively by Conlin 6 Green, and devoted entirely to the sale of wall paper and paints, both whole sale and retail. This new building located at 7O-72 Elm street is most up-to-date being planned especially for this line of business.
 Here will be found the largest, newest and most complete line of wall paper and paints in the city. They are extending to all their friends and patrons an invitation to visit and in spect this new store on Monday even ing. This building will be of inter est to all as the Pardy Construction company established record, in the building of it, of twenty-eight and one-half days, 15 1-2 days less than specified in contract.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03
MONOGRAPHS NAMED FOR PLAY
 PROMOTION
Heads of City Departments United to Direct Com
 munity Social Life.

The Bridgeport Community Service Commission completed its organiza- ton last night. Honorary officers in clude Mayor Clifford B. Wilson by nature of his office and others as fol- lows:
 Vice preshdentx, heads of the follow ing municipal boards: F. W. Beh- rens, Jr., Board of Charities; Henry A. Bishop, Library Board; J. H. Cal lahan, Board of Health; Rev. William H. Day, Board of Recreation; George M. Flames, aPrk Commission; Elmer 1T. Ravens, Board of Education.
 Chairman of the Commission, Albert E. Lavery. Vice chatrnana, E. F.. von Wettberg.
 C1tizens-at-large: Rev. Matthew Judge, J. B. Klein, John J. O'NeiII, w. F. Severn and certain women to be appointed by the Commission.
 The following executives of the mu- nicipal departments and of private or ganizations and agencies related to the purpose of the Commission:
 Robert IF. Bradley, Americanization Secretary CWar Bureau); Dr. w. H. Brown, Health Officer Board of HeaIth); Henry S. Cliffe Supt. of Parks Park Commission); Charles o. Frye, employment manager and Vel fare Worker; P. V. Gahan, Supt. of Recreation Roard of Recreation): :: George S. Hawley. manager, Bridge port Manufacturers Association; w Seymour Lacy, General Secretary, the Y. M. c. A; Miss V. A. Larmour Executive Secretary Catholic Charita- ble Bureau; Seward B. Price, Secre- tarp Chamber of Commerce; Henry L.. SanIborn, librarian 6he Public Li- brary); Miss Lena Sheldon, General Secretary the Y. M. c. A; s. J. Slaw- son, Supt. of Schools (Board of Edu- cation); Miss Lena Turney, Secretary the Bridgeport Boys Club; George L. Warren, Secretary Charity Organiza- ton Society; Angus P. Thorne, Supt. of Poor Board of Charities); Miss Catherine Wy!ie. Secretary the Inter- national Institute of the Y. W. C. A: Miss Helen I. Weed, Home Econon- icS Representative. U. s. Dept. Agri- culture; Miss Marion S. Donaldson, Executive, Bridgeport Dehydrating Com; Miss Stella w. Jones, Woman Organizer, the Bridgeport Community Service Commission.
 The citizens at-large are delegated by their groups to give representation to all elements of the community.
 The movement is support from funds of the War Community Ser vice. that is to say by donations from the people of the United States.
 he purpose is to coordinate al the social life of the community, includ- ing neighborhood community work, community music organization, health work for babies, athletics, club facil- ities and many other things
 Broadly speaking the object of the work is to promote Americanization, social intercourse and play.
 The work is diretced by Frederick K. Brown organizer for Community service, under the Bridgeport Com munity Service Commission.
 The commission will employ ex- perts, who vii ltarin volunteers to help them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03
MYRTLE SOME NURSE

Myrtle Lind of the Mack Sennett Comedies, saved the life of an extra man who was dying with the Flu the other day. A telephone messag5 came to Charlie Murray of the Sen nett company that one of the extra men was in @ dying condition at an isolation hospital. Charlie got up at two a. m. and motored to the scene: foul q a man in C desperate way oWin 2 to the shortage of nurses. No nurses were to be had for love or money. Miss Lind volunteered and spent two days with the case until the crisis had passed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03
NOTICE.

Taken by virtue Of an execution to me directed and will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the public sign post, in the Town of Bridgeport, fl days, after date, which sill be on Friday, the 9th day of May 1919, at g o'clock in the forenoon, to satisfy said execution and my fees thereon, the following described prop erty, to wit:
 One lot of hardware. Dated at Bridgeport, this 23rd day of
 April, 1919.
 ANTONIO R. ABRIOLA. A Sheriff of the City of Bridgeport. R2b&
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03
INVEST BONUS CHECKS IN LOAN.

Washington, May 3-Reports to the army Victory loan office from demobi- Iizatfon camps indicate that many men as they are discharged from ser vice are investing their S60 bonus checks in Liberty notes, says a state ment issued by the War Department. In former loans are army has sub scribed to more than $205, ,000,O in bonds, said the statement, and all though the personnel has been re- duced by half indications are the per capiaI subscriptions to the present loan will be greater than in any other.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03
CONSCIENCE CONTRIBUTES.

Washington, May - Whether it was the effect of Lent or perhaps a new sense of the governments needs, aroused by the Victory loan cam paign, government officials do not know, but the treasury conscience fund has received a new series of con- tributions in the lasr few days. Two of them came from the nations cap ital, one for $15 and the other for 12.
 Charleroi. Pa, contributed $3, and $22 came from an unidentified doner whose post mark even was illegible.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03
SOCIAL EVENTS AT
 SACRED HEART.

Two of the delightful social events that are being given by the parish toners of Sacred Heart parish for the benefit of the window fund for the new church, will be held next week at the school.
 On Monday night g, Card party and dance will be given by Miss Esther Honan and on Thursday night an other will be given under the aus pices of the Misses Molly Larlzin and Ann Shanahan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03
CONN. CO. TAKES
 BACK SOLDIERS

Manager Joseph Goodwin of the Connecticut company says that it is the policy of the company to take back every man who went away to war. Already 30 returned soldiers have been given their old jobs and as the men return they are being placed. If the men have been dis ebled they are given work that they
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03

The wage increases agreed to be- tween the Carpenters union and the Master Builders association are now in effect, according to the statement of Martin L. Kane, business agent of the union Carpenters formerly re- ceiving $5.60 a day will receive $500 and masons formerly paid $500 will receive s650 a day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03

are able to handle. Over so em- ployees of the company enlisted and the rating of these men has advanc- ed one year, while their pay has been increased thirteen cents an hour.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03

Services in St Mary's church to- morrow will be mass at o'clock fol- lowed by Sunday school and high mass at 10:30 followed by benedic- ton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03
11O5 MAIN ST. nwwE OMrsr1 11o5 MAIN SIT DU0-914 Main St. EEEE tH,VBIV \ 10 Rue St. Cecile Hartford Paris
 Leading MilIiners
MOURNING MILLINERY.

We are displaying an exceptionally large stock Black Silk Covered Hats, and Black Straw Silk Trimmed Hats priced from ,......... S2.98 to $1OI Black Mourning Silk Ves in Grenadine Nett and fine meshes. New Black Flowers, Black Wings and Black Fancy Feathers.
 IT PAYS TO TRADE AT DILLoN's
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03

The minstrel show to be put on by the Wheel club is being prepared on a large scale and from the present indications it will be the biggest thing in the way of amateur theatricals ever seen in Milford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03
OBITUARY
EnWARD HAWKINS.

fine funeral of Edward Hawkins was held yesterday afte moon from his late home in Easton. Rev. MT. FreSertcks will offlciate. The inter rnent will be in Union cemetery, Ta9ton-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03
MILFORD

Tomorrow night the rally for the Victory loan will be held at the town hall and will be addressed by Major William E. Haggerty of the 1O2nd Infantry. Major Haggerty is an elo- quent and forcible speaker who has been on the fighting front and will describe the scenes of devastation that he witnessed in France.
 Prof. w. H. Clark will lead the Liberty chorus in the singing of patrt- otic songs and it is expected that the hall will not hold the audience.
 Seats will be reserved for discharg- ed soldiers and sailors who are re- quested to appear in uniform.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03

Thursday night the Board of Edu- cation and the faculty of the High school listened to the compositions prepared by the Seniors for their graduating essays and exercises which will take place next month.
 From the essays heard the commit tee will select those that are to be heard at the graduation by their au- thors. This year the graduating exer- cises will be held in the large assem- bly, hall of the new school building.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03

All the Sachems of the Ackenash Tribe of Red Men will go to Hart ford Tuesday by automobile to be present at the meeting of the Great Council which will take place on Wednesday. Arthur B. Mills of Ack- enash tribe is a candidate for Great Junior Sagamore.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03

Mrs. Pertel of High street is visiting with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mccarthy in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03
MONEY.

MONEY. Roommate Primus: Hang 1t, oId top. I wish there was no such thing as money.
 Roommate Secundus: Don't r. that ''l N nave IT that there Is.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03

Five hundred ffty-two dogs were up to May 1, according to the figures given out by Town Clerk Will liam Rose. This is a falling off in the number licensed in former years and those who failed to register will be obliged to pay a penalty as well as running the risk of having their pets taken by the dog warden.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03
BED BUGS IN HOMES

A careful houseEeeper who Is nat. uraTv particular about her home will often find a few bed bugs this time O. the year The peculiar weather of thi5 season has brought this dreaded vis- ltor into almost every home in spite oi all Drecautions. Care and judgnlen5 with Cyrus Presto Killer will exter- uinate them as quickly as they camo in. If we should print the testimor- tale of all our customers who Ilavs volunteered to give one this paper
 would not be large enough. We arc satisfied with the kind words spoke by the thousands of our customers wh1 have used it and their recommends tioYs to friends. Price 25c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03

George Ferguson won the gentle mems prize and Mrs. J. Rosenweig the ladies' prize at the Poverty Whist given by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Fort Trumbu11 Beach fire company Thursday night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-03

The popular Milford physician, Dr. J. w. Ives, who recently returned from Hot Springs, where he had been taking the baths for some months to relieve the rheumatism with which he was afflicted is reported to be recov- ering so fast since his return to Mill ford that he is now able to see his old friends and patients at his old office, corner of Broad and Lafayette streets.
The daily banner., 1919-08-14
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Pills for constipation.-Adr.
The daily banner., 1919-08-14

The man who brings home the ba-
con these days has got to have some
reach.