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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21
DEMOCRACY
 MAKES INEFFICIENCY

In a discussion on 'TDemocracy and Leadership by Louis Anspacher of New York city, critic and playwright, he made the statement that democ- racy makes for ineffciency while ar istocracy makes for efficiency and leadership. He noted Tolstod as the premier Bolshevik'' and Prince Kur- epotkin as the greatest of philosophi- cal anarchists. Great Britain he stat ed is sending men of high educational training to learn our methods of cit izenship in order to bring both coun- tries on an equal comprehensive ba- sis ana remarked that 1t would be a splendid idea for this country to like wise send men to that country to learn their methods in the matter of government.
 True leadership. according to MT. Anspacher. should be left to true aris- tocracy. He said that both democ- ra,cy and autocracy had their places in the woriB1 and especially America, but aristicracy is the only ideal where men can accomplish great things.
 MT. Anspacher spoke before the members of the Contemporary club at their regular meeting held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Fred D. Bell, Unq1Towa. Hill. last night
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21
RETAIN TAX ON
 PUBLIC UTILITIES

| Hartford, March 21.-AdYerse deci-
 sion was made by the legislative com-
 mittee on finance yesterday on bills | calculated to reduce the tax on water,
 gas, electric and power companies.
 There were two bills, one proposing 1 o reduce from 1 1a per cent. to l per cent, the tax on the gross income of such corporations, and the other pro- viding for g. per cent. tax on the net income instead of the 1 F per cent. a assessment on the gross income. Representatives of corporations all over the state flocked to the public hearing which the committee held on these bills, protesting against what l they called the excessive taxation. The
 same was true two years ago when the legislature declined to make any change in the existing law.
 The committee saw danger in the opportunity that would be given to corporatiOns in connection with the proposed 1-2 per cent. tax on net income, to deprive the state of con
 siderable revenue by spending much
 of the gross earnings extrava gantly-
 To interruptions companies, 1t would
 cave the door open for excessive
 salary increases to defeat the pur-
 poses of the state.
 Action on all bills reducing the
 rate of taxation or abating taxes of
 street railway companies is being
 held in abeyance until the special
 committee which is investigating such
 companies in Connecticut makes its
 report, except a bill basing the 1-2
 per cent. tax on the net income in
 stead of on the gross earnings of
 such companies. In view of the fact
 that the income of the Connecticut
 Co. dropped from $1,eOO,000 in 1916
 to S3OO,O00 in 1918, and $12,000 in
 the last six months of 1918, the com
 mittee regarded this bill as a. joke, and decided to recommend its reNae-
 ton, as 1t would practically reN all taxation from street railwayt panies at the present time. .ssSSzsss ssss l Tax Commissioner WilharF H. Cor ! bin told the finance committes,sat its 1 public hearing, that abateme meflt or ex- i emption of taxes of street railway i companies would result in a big in 1 crease in the tax required of every i town by the state. There are sixty i five towns in Connecticut which have
 no trolley serytce. ce.-=--------4z---zzz---
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21
WANTS SOLDIERS TO
 SUPPORT THE STATUTES

Percy Alden Taplin, industrial secretary of the North American Civic League for Immigrants was in Bridgeport this morning pro noting knowledge of the Order and Liberty Allance, MT. Taplin's mission is to spread the gospel of che following proclamation:
 SOLDIERS:
 THE ORDER and LIBERTY ALLIANCE welcomes back to civil fife the men who have dared everything for ordered liberty.
 It is proud of your record which Ias become part of the record of he United States.
 You have borne arms in defense f the great principles first enun- 1iated by the founders of the Ma ion.
 You have splendidly demor 5trated the manner in which a rec and order-loying people caI safeguard it's rights and its laws IOu thus embody the traditions present vigor and aspirations O his Commonwealth.
 CITIZENS:
 10 SS+NAACAo ~ u A4ehN Q U p4ieIO tile nv - some of you gloriously in oattIe-au of you by gladly sub hitting to the discipline of the ieId and camp. You have in cured the risk of death and wounds.
 Hereafter your fellow citizens will regard you as men whose loy- atty to the laws which buttress our common liberties has been tested It follows that your influence in civil life will be proportionate to your past sacrifices.
 We felicitate you upon your ex- pressed devotion to the flag, your safe return, and the honor which is yours.
 We confidently believe that your example will bring new respect for our statutes, and that you will. as occasion offers, explain to those less informed - that the liberties you have defended are dependent upon the maintenance of an or derly government.
 THE ORDER AND LIBERTY ALLIANCE.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21
STEPNEY

The dance on St. Patriclt's night held at the F4remen's hall was at tended by the usual large crowd of people. Several parties being present from Easton and Bridgeport. Pow els orchestra, furnished music and other attractions added to the even ing's entertainment.
 MT. and Mrs. John Wheeler were recent guests at the home of MT. Wheeler's brother, Frank Wheeler, in Orange.
 Hans Davidson was an over-Sunday guest out of town.
 Schools in town will close on Fri day for Q weeks vacation and will reopen on March 31st.
 MT. and Mrs. Clayton B. HawIey returned home on Monday after a several weeks stay with relatives in St Petersburg, Fla.
 There was a large attendance at the Red Cross meeting held at Mrs Herbert Joyce's on Wednesday. The ladies now have a large supply of work on hand.
 Andrew Shelnetic has spent a cou- pie of days as the guest of his mother in Bridgeport.
 John Wheeler attended the funeral of Charles Clark in Long Hill, which
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF FAIRFIELD, ss, PROBATE COURT.
March on 10,

NldICh ~, 1913 Estate of Sylvester B. Leudeveg, late of the town of Fairfield, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Fairfield. hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time. will be debarred a recovery, All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 ANNA LFUDEVEG, a"p Administratrix.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21
New Hampshire To
 Substitute Naugatuck

One of the largest boats in New England, the steamer New Hamp- shire. will arrive in this city at 5 o'clock this afternoon to substitute for the steamer Naugatuck, which has made daily runs from here to New York city. The steamer Maine which has been on the line for a short time, will be transferred on an- other line. Captain J. c. Hancort will be on the New Hampshire.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21
OBITUARY
GEORGE ROBERT OSBORN.

The funeral of George Robert Osborn, formerly of Bridgeport until he enlisted In the United States navy as @ yeoman was held this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock from the Read Memorial chapel in Mountain Grove cem etetry. Burial was private.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21
KENNETH A. ROOF.

Kenneth A. Root, infant son of Claud A. and Martha T. Root, died this morning at their residence, 39 Prospect street. He will be buried Saturday at o'clock in the afternoon in St. Michael's cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21

if We receive from the Peace Confer enCe those districts who will give US real independence nationally, indus triaHy and commercially. I hope the American people will help us to at tain this end''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21

was held at his home on Wednesday afternoon.
 Alice and Laura. Botsford are both Ill at their home with the measles.
 The vass family are now nicely set tied at the DuIap Pace.
 Miss Ethel BIakenan has been i'll with an attack of the grip.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21

CLEVELAND, March 21-The re- lease of Ava Hall by the Cleveland American League baseball club was announced here today. He was not taken on the Southern trip, started by the locals several days ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21

Church street. Saturday morning at S:3O o'clock the funeral will be held from his late home. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated at o'clock at St. Stephens church. Burial will be in St. NIichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21

LONDON. March 21 - Announce ment is made by the Henley Regatta committee that King George has promised to present a trophy for an eight-oar race in the 1919 regatta. here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21
WANTED FOR SPOT CASH

All kinds Househol1 Furniture and Effectss Merchandise. Goods, etc. Call write or phone.
 The Bridgeport Auction Company 2S8-2SS Fairfield Avenue. Phones Bar. 1906 or Bar. 9S2-13.
 B ia If.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-21
VINCENT VAYLIK.

Vincent Valyik. 45, died yesterday after a short illness at his home 196
New-York tribune., 1919-07-11
Striking Excerpts From Speech
Of President on Peace Treaty.

/ASHINGTON JAya-Ansomg the striking Presi
- dent WILSON'S speech presenting the treaty
to-day
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New-York tribune., 1919-07-11

done, the act is so framed that it
could not be brought into operation.
Other lawyers, however. hold a con-
trary view
In political circles the belief is in
creasing that the government at Dub
lin Castle will seek to gain time in
which to arrange a settlement by pro-
ylding for the continued operation of
the suspension act and by the appoint
ment Of commission of inquiry with
special reference to the possibility of
whether such a settlement might fit in
with. a scheme of liberalization de-
signed for the entire United Kingdom
" ireland, under such a scheme, would
be on the same footing as Scotland
and Wales, but with the possibility
that Ulster might be created sepa-
rate Federal unit.
1t is not believed that such policy
would gain much popular support in
Ireland. The moderates, who formerly
favored it. generally have become iden-
tilted with the new Irish Dominion
League, under the leadership of Sir
Horace Plunkett. The Irish Centre
party, which was. established to advo-
cate a scheme of liberalization within
Ireland, with parliament for each
province, has been dissolved and the
leaders have asked the members to
support Sir Horace Plunkett's plan.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-11
Irish Unn,oved bv
Sinn .F'ei,, Ban
Proclamation DECLARING
Organization Illegal
is Received Quietly

> DUBLIN, July 10 (By The Associated
Press. .)-County Tippcrary and Ireland
have received quietly the proclamation
OF the government Monday declaring all
Sim Fein organizations and Irish vol
unteers in County Tipperary unlawful
associations. The proclamation places
all local activities in Tipperary under
control of the military and prevents
all persons from entering the district
without permit, thus restricting busi-
ness.
1t was expected in Tipperary, after
the murder of a police inspector at
Thurles, that the government would
pursue the same policy it took up after
the murders in County Clare and else
where. The crimes act proclamation is
a reversion to the methods emploved
against the National League in Par
nelPs time.
Under the terms of the proclamation
bership in the various prohibited
organizations becomes a criminal Of
fence and meetings of those bodies and
the pubilcatlon of the reports of their
proceedings become illegal.
Substitutes Civil Tribunal
. The proclamation, in actualitv. suh-
stltutes the civil tribunal constituted
by the act of 1887 for the military
court martials held under the defenoa
New-York tribune., 1919-07-11
Peru May Be Divided
:. Into 3 Federal States
New President Considers Call
ing Election to Amend
Constitution

LIMA. Peru, July 9.-Provisional
President Leguia, it was learned au-
thoritatively to-day, probably will is
sue tomorrow a proclamation calling
for general election to chose men,
bers for constituent Congress which
would be empowered to amend the Con-
stitution The principal amendments
adopted by the Congress would be sub
mitted to a direct vote of the people.
The proposals which the provisional
President will make to the Congress.
it was said, will include a federaliza-
ton scheme establishing three regional
Congresses with capitals at Areouipa.
Huancayo and Trujillo, virtually divid-
ing Peru into three Federal states. The
regional Congresses would be subject
to the Central Congress in Lima.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-11
Navarro, One of Frances
First Aces, Dies in Crash
Victor of Twelve Air Battles
Was Withdrawn From Service
for Eccentric Escapades

PARIS, July 10 (By The Associated
Press .-Sub-Lieutenent Jean Navarro,
who was one of the first aces among
the French aviators during the war
and who was withdrawn from the ser
vice because of his eccentric escapades,
fell while flying in the vicinity OF Ver-
sailles this afternoon. and died soon
after in military hospital
Lieutenant Navarro was about to
land at the airdrome at Villa Coublay
when. in trying to avoid collision
with other machines, his airplane
crashed to the ground. Navarro had
not been attached to the military avia-
tion forces for some time and was
training for civilian flights.
Sub-Lieutenant Jean Navarro was
officially credited with bringing down
twelve enemy airplans. although the
Paris newspapers during the latter part
of his service in the French aviation
corps credited him with the destruc-
tlon Of nineteen enemy machines.
Lieutenant Navarro was awarded sew
eral decorations by the French govern
ment for his exploits against enemy
aviators. In April, 1917, after his re-
tirement from the service, he was ar
rested and placed in military prison,
charged with having run down several
policemen of Paris with his automo-
bile. At the time it was reported that
he would be examined by mental ex
perts. After his release it was re-
ported that he intended to go to the
United States as an instructor in avia-
New-York tribune., 1919-07-11
French Chamber to Take
Up Treaty about Aug. I

PARIS, July 10.--Debate in the
Chamber of Deputies on the bill to
ratify the peace treaty probably will
begin on August l. 1t is expected the
debate will consume ten or twelve ses-
sions of the Chamber, so that the Dep
utics may ratify the treaty about Aug
ust Is. The Senate will debate ratifi-
cation the first ten days of Septcm-
ber.
This assumption is based on a state
ment made yesterday by Louis Bar
tnou, vice-chairman of the Chambers
committee which is studying the peace
treaty. NJ. Barthou said the treaty
report would be ready within two
weeks.
Premier Clemenceau and Foreign
Minister Pichon will attend the meet
ing of the treaty committee on FRIDAY.
NJ. Pichon will discuss the league of
nations.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-11
Document Dispatched to
Versailles With Request
Blockade Be Lifted and
German Prisoners Freed
Paris Council Is Notified
Weimar Assembly Rushes
Unpleasant Task Through
p With Minimum of Delay

BERLIN, July (By The Associated
Press. .)-President Ebert signed the
bill ratifying the peace treaty at 8
o'clock last night, according to "The
Vorwaerts." The document has been
dispatched to Versailles.
VERSAILLES, July 10.-The official
text of the German National Assem-
bly's ratification of the peace treaty
will arrive here shortly by a special
courier from Weimar, Baron Kurt Won
Lersner, head of the German peace
mission, announced to-day in note to
Premier Clemenceau, president of the
Peace Conference.
Asks Blockade TO Be Raised
Baron Won Lersner, therefore, asked
that the blockade against Germany be
raised and that prisoners of war be
liberated as soon as possible.
Official notification of the ratification
of the peace treaty by the German Ma
tional Assembly was given the Peace
Conference this morning by Baron Won
Lersner, who did not wait for the ar
rival Of the official text. Colonel Henry,
the French Liason officer at Versailles,
was the recipient of the notification.
The hour was II a. m. Colonel Henry
Immediately conveyed the notification
to the French Foreign Office.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-11

of the realm act. It is taken in some
Quarters to point to the policy to be
pursued by the government when the
defence of the realm act is no longer
in operation. The organizations are not
prohibited anywhere but in Tipperary,
although the Lord Lieutenant has the
power to extend the proclamation,
which is looked upon as a possibility
in some quarters.
In Irish political circles in Dublin
not favorable to the government it is
believed the proclamation is likely to
have the effect of consolidating popular
feeling against the governme ent and to
make the situation more unfavora Bile
for an impartial consideration of any
government proposals.
The Slnn Feiners, who repudiate all
suggestions of compromise or negotia-
tion on Home Rule and are holding out
for an independent republic. welcome
the proclamation as assisting their
policy.
Would Extend Proclamation
The Ulster party is urging that the
proclamation be extended to the rest
of Ireland and will decide at the forth
coming Orange celebrations upon a de-
mand for repeal of the Home Rule act
and the maintenance of the union as
eSSentlal Tor the preservation OF their
Liberties and the security of the Brit
ish Empire. This is a reversion to their
former position, departed from tenn
porarily when the Obstetrics agreed to
Home Rule for the rest OF Ireland pro-
vided that the six northeastern counties
would be excluded.
The southern Unionists, who at
their convention recently showed a
Willingness to compromise, are assum-
ing an attitude similar to the Ulster
ties against Home Rule. The vacancy
in the representation Of Trinity Col
lege, it is said, will be filled by the
election of William Jellett, who or
ganized the southern Unionists against
those who were willing to come to
terms on Home Rule.
The Home Rule act as at present on
the statute books is regarded as
national asset. obliging the govern
ment to deal with the question, and it's
repeal, it is held generally, would be
resented by all except the extreme
Sim Feiners. According to the terms
of the suspension act enacted shortly
after the war began, Home Rule must
come into operation not later than six
months from the end of the war.
Divided on Home Rule Act
Several leading Irish lawyers are Of
the opinion that, even if nothing is
New-York tribune., 1919-07-11
Asks ST., 100000 DAMAGES
Manufacturer Sues Chicago p,.
per, Following Fraud Charges

CHICAGO, July 10.-Suits for dam.
ages totalling s1,ooo,oOO were filed to
day against the Illinois Publisbins
and Printing Company and the Even
ing American Publishing Company hv
Jules H. Benjamin and the Amer;c.s
Steel Spring Company, of which Sa ~
is the head The suits are based ns ns
articles published recently in sgSa ~
Chicago Herald and Examiner CON- as
cerning charges of man, said to haS.
been discharged employe, that nv tss
company had defrauded the govern.
ment in munition contracts. 'a'
New-York tribune., 1919-07-11
Women Plan Campaign
For Americanizatior

The Mayors Committee of Woms,
on Reconstruction and Relief hsla y
meeting yesterday at the home Of Mrs .
William Einstein. 12l East Fifty.
enth Street, and completed the % ",
eanization of the Municipal Faram vs
through which the city administrat;ar
hopes to educate the foreign born n
the duties of citizenship.
Four large open-air meetings will
be held next month with this purnosa
in view. The first will be held in o.,
Hall Park, the second in Washinoto,
Square, and the third and fourth IN
Seward and Jefferson parks, respeet. !.
lively.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-11
Hurried Through Assembly

WEIMAR. July 10 (By The Associated
Press ).-The German National As
hembly very plainly demonstrated yes
terday that it wanted to complete the
unpleasant task Of ratifying the treaty
quickly and without obscuring the
measure in any way with qualifying
resolutions.
At the opening of the session, the
Conservatives introduced resolution
which would make ratification de-
pendent upon the Judgment of recog-
rized authorities in international law,
as to whether the proposed interna
tlonal court could institute trial and
could. with retroactive jurisdiction and
authority, impose penalties which have
rot heretofore been prescribed in in
ternational law.
Wanted Neutral Court
The resolution was aimed at the en-
fcrcement Of Articles 227 to 230, in
elusive, of the peace treaty. (Provid
'ng for the trial Of the former en-
oeror and Germans accused of causing
tie war or OF violations of the rules
CT war; 1t also provided for the estab-
Eshment of a neutral court to pass
rpon the question of responsibility for
.hc conflict
The bill ratifying the treaty passed
the first reading and then a recess was
taken to give the parties an opportunity
70 discuss the resolution. After fifteen
minutes, the Assembly reconvened, and
nr Schiller. National Liberal leader
and former Minister of Finance, stated
that he regretted the introduction of
the resolution, as it would only serve
to confuse the situation. A Clerical
sneaker said the time for reservations
was passed. The Conservatives de-
Tended the resolution, but it was de-
.isively beaten.
Bill Quickly Passed
The treaty bill then was taken up
and quickly passed second and third
readings, with the opposition coming
rom Democrats, National Liberals and
{ onservatives. Dr.. Bernhard Dernburg,
former Minister of Finance; Frederick
Won Payer, former Imperial Vice Chan
cellor, and few other Democrats voted
for ratification.
During the debate on that occasion
Dr.. Hermann Mueller, Foreign Minister,
spoke of German signature as ''be m g
torn from u.s.
we have accelerated ratification of
she treaty" DR.. Mueller added, "n
compliance with Premier Clemanceau's
last note, because the raising of the
blockade is promised and we hope to
see the prisoners returned"
New-York tribune., 1919-07-11
Britain Ready to Aid I
Mandatory Territories
To Extend Colonial Preferen,
to Lands Under Empires
Protection

LONDON, July 1o.-The Houxs ;.
Commons yesterday adopted an amsnc "
ment to the finance bill, moved hr
Austen Chamberlain, Chancellor oS ~ ~ :.
Exchequer, giving the governr,a "a. sas
power by an order-i in council to eytaas ,,,ens
colonial preference to any territorw ss
which any portion OF the British Es W
pire may become mandatory under ~,
league of nations. The vote was ,es ,s
to S. iSo
New-York tribune., 1919-07-11

delegation characterizes the reports as
perfect rubbish"
AS far as could be learned, no allied
forces whatever viii! go to Silesia.
In American circles it is pointed out
that the American army cannot be le-
gally used for such purpose without
special authorization. The French, it
it said, are entirely opposed to the
project, while the British are said to
be lukewarm.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-11
Yellow Fever Discovered
In Mexican Province

MEXICO CITY, July 1o.-Yellow
fever has been discovered at Merida,
Yucatan, according to a report received
by the Excelsior" The report states
that vigorous action has been taken
by port officials to prevent a spread
Of the disease. Strict quarantine meas
ures will probably be instituted.