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Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
JAPAN OBJECTS ID FORM GIVEN
 TO MANDATES
Asks Peace Council For Time to Consider
 Matter

Paris, Dec. 24---Japan's representa- tive in the supreme council has ob- jected to the form of the mandates under which the former German col onies in the Pacific would be admin tstered. Time has been asked to refer the question to the Tokio government. Meanwhile the council holds the adop- ton of the mandates in abeyance.
 The question of mandates was taken up today by the council, which con- sidered the drafts that had been pre- pared and adopted two of these, which give mandates in Africa to Great Brit ain and Belgium. Final action on five others was postponed on the request of the Japanese delegate, Baron Mat sui
 The mandates considered had been prepared by the mandate commis- sion in London. They were in three series, denominated Type A, Type B and Type C. The two mandates adopted come under Type B, provided for administration under the regime of the League of Nations. The Type A mandates apply to the Orient, and the Type c to the Pacific colonies. It was the last named type of mandate that developed the objections by Baron Matsui.
 The Japanese delegate found that the mandate for the Pacific colonies gave Japan less advantages than she enjoyed in those colonies under the German rule, it was stated. Three of the four voting delegates in the council approved the drafts, but Bar on Matsui reserved the appreciation of Japanese and asked for time to re- fer the question to his government.
 The details to which the Japanese representatives objected were not disclosed, but 1t is assumed here that the question of the migration of Jap anese to colonies which would come under the mandate of Australia was involved, as well as the economic ad- vantages the Japanese formerly en- joyed under the most favored na- ton clause
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
BONUSES GIVEN
 AGGREGATE CLOSE TO $30,0O0,OOO
Never in New YorIk's His tory Has Prosperity Beer
 So Marked.

New York. Dec. 24.---New York final day of Christmas shopping start ed with a rush that promised to ex- ceed even the record breaking bus iness of yesterday.
 Never before in the history of the city has there been such widely dis tTibuted prosperity. The stores along Fifth avenue and other streets where more expensive goods were on sale were damned with eager shoppers as early as were the shops in humber sections.
 Christmas bonuses distributed bv firms in the financial district were es- trmated today to aggregate S3O, coo, 600. Employees of corporations. Banks and brokerage. firms in many cases re- year.
 100 per cent. of the recipitants'- saIa- ries. Many corporations. banks and firms distribute bonuses on January I instead of on Christmas. and these were not included in today's esti- mates. Other firms did not disclose the amounts they distributed.
 Among the firms which have not announced gifts until today was the United States Rubber Company Col onel Samuel F. Colt. chairman, and C E. Seger, president of the con 2e.'.1. announcei that all employees receiving less than s2, 900 a year would receive a ten per cent. bonus and those rho receive S2,G06 or more would receive s200. About 7.500 persons will benefit
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
0VERHEATED OIL STOVE THOUGHT
 CAUSE OF FIRE
Hay and Grain Warehouse Is Partially De
 stroyed.

Fire believed to have been started by an overheated oil stove in a freight car partially destroyed hay and grain warehouse owned by Vincent Brothers, in Carbon street. at three o'clock this morning. Two alarms were sent in, and firemen worked for four hours before the blaze could be e8tin guished. The building itself was damaged to the approximate extent of 2.00o, and the damage to the contents has not yet been definitely estab- lshed. It will probably amount to several thousand dollars.
 The flames evidently originated from an oil heater in a freight car which was standing on q siding next to the warehouse A night watchman at the Bridgeport Metal Goods company heard the cracking of the fire. and upon investigation discovered that the flames had broken out of the car and communicated with the building.
 The man ran to fire Box No. I46, a block away, and turned in a general alrm. Some one else pulled Box No. 14S, and when the fireTnen arrived q second alarm was sent in from Box No. 146- The second alarm brought in all hremen who were off duty at the time, and heavy streams of water were soon being directed against the blaze.
 On account of the great headway which the fire had ga.ned before the fireInen arrived great difficulty was experienced in getting the flames un- der control. The building was pack ed full of hay, straw and potatoes.
 While the fremen were battling with the blaze. the police picked up q man who gave his name as Edward Johnson. This man was seen near the freight car, and at the time of his arrest was not able to give his ad- dress. He was held for the city court this morning, but technical charges of breach of the peace were nolled.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
PLAN QUIET CHRISTMAS AT
 WHITE HOUSE
Expect President Will Be Allowed Several Hours
 Outdoors

Washington. Dec. 24-Christn1as Day at the White House will be quiet. Owing to President Wilson's illness, his grand children will not come to Washington and consequent Iy there will be no Christmas tree. The White House, however, will be decor ated as usual. Mrs. Wilson today di- recting the placing of poinsettas, hol- ly, mistletoe and evergreen
 The President will eat his Christ mas dinner in his room. It will be served by Mrs. Wilson. Rear Admiral Grayson, the Presidents physician will spend most of the day at home with his family, and there will be virtually no restrictions in the menu to be prepared for MT. Wilson. The President will spend some time out of doors in his wheel chair.
 Tomorrow morning Mrs. Wilson will distribute presents to friends of the family and to children who live on the countryside along the route to the country club in nearby Virginia where the President has played golt since he has been in the White House.
 Hundreds of presents and cards have been received at the White House, a large number being deliver ed today.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
S25t,70O To Run City
 Court
HarbOrmaster Puts in Acquisition for S2,SOO
 For Office.
DEMANDS FOR
 NEXT YEAR LARGE

It will take S25,7OO to run the city court for the next year and $2,S00 to run the office of Harbor Master La. mond, according to the Acquisitions for the com:ng year filed with City Auditor Bernard Heating this morn ing.
 The city court appropriation is ask ed to be divided as follows: Salary of judge, $3,0O0; assistant judge, $2.500; prosecuting attorney, $2.50O; assist ant to prosecutor, $2,0OO; clerk, $500; assistant clerk, s1,O0O: iani- tor, $500; probation officers, sS.Oo0; liquor agent. $1,OOO; witness fees, $2,5O0, and $5,S00 for other incidental items.
 City Auditor Heating stated this morning that the acquisitions for 1920, while they were somewhat t larger than last year, are not in creasing to such an alarming rate that the tax rate should jump great deal.
 It is expected that the Board of Education requisition will be large enough. together with those of the Police and Fire Departments, to push the rate above 25 mills for the next year. The principal increases these three departments will be for salar- les which have been increased ? 25 per cent. all the way round.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
JOYCE PRESS ASSETS SOLD
 FOR S21,5OO
Name of Bidder Offering Amount Not Made
 Public.

The sale of the assets of the Joyce Press, Inc. for $21, 800 was approved this morning by Judge Webb of the Superior court after he had been in formed by Judge Carl Foster, counsel for Receiver George B. Clark, that an offer of that amount had been re- ceiyed. Judge Foster said he did not now the name of the bidder but would get the necessary papers signed and return them to court this after noon. Judge Webb said that would be satisfactory inasmuch as the court had already given the receiver per mission to sell the plant.
 In the appraisal the property was mentioned as being worth $23,1OO so that the offer of $21,5O0 was con- sidered good. George B. Clark is the principal stockholder of the Joyce Press Inc. and was named receiver when the corporation encountered financial difficulties some time ago. The establishment is one of the oldest job printing plants in the city.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
r FOrd Will Give P aay
 IlOOSt
With Absolute Control He Plans BilIiOn-Dol-
 lar Corporation. STOCK TO BE
 ALL IN FAMILY

Detroit, Dec. 24-Henry Ford is planning, it is asserted today, to in crease the pay of his 50, 900 employees to an $S a day minimum within a year, this scale to go as high as SIP a day in some cases. The minimum wage is now s6 a day.
 The increase, it is said, is part Of a dream of Henry Ford for a billion dollar corporation, owned absolutely by one man.
 Next August Henry Ford and his son will hold without obligation of any sort, every penny of Ford stock All the present and contemplated Ford industries will be owned by the family.
 Simultaneously, according to re- port, with the wage increases the price of the Ford will be materi- ally reduced. although there are more than 100000 untitled orders on hand.
 It is to keep the Ford policies in- tact that Henry Ford has acquired personally all the stock of the Ford Motor Company, borrowing $10O,- 900, 900 to expedite the purchase.
 EdseI Ford. now only twenty is President of the company. He has inherited, business associates insist, his fathers genius for organization and his ability to plan on a gigantic scale.
 Two sons, Henry Ford IT., and a boy a few weeks old, are likely to be the richest individuals in the world a few years from now.
 The Ford policies are based on the single purpose of turning back profits into production, wages and reduced prices for the finished product
 Henry Ford found minority stock holders hampered him. and so the loan, originally of $75,OO0,000, was negotiated last summer.
 Within one year that loan will be repaid, and the Ford family will dic- tate the destinies of an industry whose present value hardly can be comput- ed but which will reach the billion dollar mark before many years.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
MUST NOT SHIP MUNITIONS TO MEXICO
COAL
 PRICE INCREASE
 ID BE GENERAL
Consumers Get Announce. ments Notifying Them
 of Raise

Chicago, Dec. 24-Coal consumers today were in receipt of announce ments from several fuel companies notifying them of an increase in the retail price of between 30 and 35 cents a ton on all coal mined since settlement of the recent t-ituminous miners strike to make up for the ! 1 per cent. wage increase the workers gam ed.
 This does not mean no coal will be sold at the government price" one dealer said, but the Garfield order is not retroactiv on contracts executed before it was issued and all contracts contain 9 clause providing for the passing along of any increase in min ing cost. Those who have no con tracts for coal will get it at the gov ernment price.
 However, most operators have their entire output sold under con tract, so the price increase will be pretty general"
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
REVOKE LICENSES STOP EXP0RTATI0NOF
 ARMS INTO MEXICO
INTENDS TO IMPOSE MUCH SHARPER RESTRICTIONS ON SHIP PING OF MUNITIONS ACROSS
 THE BORDER

Washington. Dec. 2+-Revo- cation effective January 1, of all licenses issued by the war trade board prior to last Sep tember B, for the exportation of arms and Tulitions of war to Mexico was announced ;o-s day by the Slate department.
 The announcement follows:
 The Secretary of State directs hat all outstanding unused licenses issued prior to September 90, 1919. by the War Trade Board, or the War Trade Board Section of the Depart ment of State. for the exportation to Mexico of arms or munitions Of war. shall be revoked effective January 1920 Collectors of customs have been advised that said licenses will be of no further force or effect on or after January l. 1920
 By virtue of the authority vested m hlm by the proclamation issued by the President on January 12 1919 under Section 2of the joint resolution of Congress, approved March fl, 1912
 e'i+ ''Gt oL congress apprOy- ed June 15, 1917, the Secretary of State prescribed that no arms or rnu- nitions of war shall be shipped from the United States to Mexico, except under the license of the Secretary of State All applications for licenses to export these commodities to Mex ico must be filed with the department or state, on application forms fur nIShed by that department from which licenses will issue"
 It was said officially at the State Department that the situation regard ing the exportation of arms to Mexico was not changed by the order. but it was learned that the government in tends 10 impose even sharper restr3c- tiors on the exportation of arms and munitions to Mexico than it has here tof0re.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
HORACE SHOP IS ADJUDICATED
 AS BANKRUPT

Albert Goodman, trading as the Horace Fashion Shop. at 1244 Main street, was adiudtcated a bankrupt yesterday by the U. s. District Court at New Haven on the petition of Samuel Rand, Philip W. Bernstein and Henry Mesand.
 Referee John W. Banks received the papers in the case today The petition alleges that Goodman com mitted acts of bankruptcy in making payments to several of his creditors and thereby giving them preference over his other creditors and that he had conveyed and concealed his prop erty with the intent to defraud his creditors.
 The bankrupt is indebted to Rand in the sum of S482.32; Berst Bern stein, S593, and Mesand, $500. His liabilities are $15.0OO and asSets. $s,- 900,
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
GIRLS TRADE SCHOOL BURNS;
 HEAVY LOSS

Worcester, Mass, Bee. 24.---The Girls Trade school here was burned out by a fire that caused loss of several thousand dollars today. While the origin of the blaze has not been determined, it is thought the fire started in a pile of soft coal used for heating purposes near the boiler. When the firemen reached the build ing flames had broken through the roof and a second alarm was sent in, as the First Unitarian church was in danger. The school building, three story brick structure, was closed yes tArday for tha Christmas vacatinu-
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
35,OOO MEMS GARMENT WORKERS
 GET MORE PAY

Chicago, Dec. 24-Wage increases averaging s5 weekly have been grant ed the approximately 350.00H mems garment workers in Chicago, 1t be- came known today About $2.6o was added to the production cost of 8 suit of clothes, employers estimated, al- though the union men claimed that the cost to the wearer should not be increased, inasmuch as the increases were figured into prices set last fall for next summers clothes.
 The increase Is retroactive to De- cenber 5 and the new wage scale runs until next June.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
YOUNGSTER MT
 BY TRUCK BUT
 NOT HURT MUCH

While running across the street at the corner of Hancock and Maple wood avenues about o'clock this morning, Vincent Miller, 3, of 1072 Hancock avenue, was struck by an automobile truck owned and operated by Jacob Ginsberg, of 246 Oak street The youngster was taken to St. Vtncent's hospital for treatment, and 1t was stated at that place that his injuries are not dangerous.
 Ginsberg stated that he was driv- ing west on Hancock avenue, when a number of youngsters started to cross the road immediately in front of his machine. He applied the brakes but the big truck skidded on the wet pavement and struck the Miller youngster. The machine continued to slide across the road, and finally landed on the sidewalk on the opposite side of the street. Gins. berg was not arrested inasmuch as the accident seemed unavoidable.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
CONGRESSIONAL
 INVESTIGATION
 NOW EXPECTED

Washington, Dec. 24-Congression- al investigation. it was indicated to- day, might result from the controVer- sy between Admiral Sims and Scrre- tary Daniels over the awards of Dis tinguished Service Medals in the Navy.
 The report of the awards of the decorations has been transmitted to tine Senate Naval Committee by Secretary Daniels at the request of Chairman Page Representative Luf- kin, Republican. Mass. member of the House Naval Committee said he would ask the House cal. for a similar re- rArk
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
EAMON DE VALERA WILL PAY CITY
 VISIT JAN. 2

Ramon DeVaIera, president of the Irish Republic, will be in Bridgeport on Friday. Jan. ?, according to an nouncement received by Col. T. J. Murphy, this morning, from Frank P. Walsh, who was one of the com missfoners that visited Irelaad dur ing the peace negotiations.
 In the special delivery letter which Col Murphy received, MT. Walsh stated that Bridgeport had been se- lected as the one city in Connecticut that President DeNalera would visit on this trip. The selection of Bridge port was made by John J. Splaine of New Haven.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
POLICE SENT OUT BASKETS
 TO FAMILIES

Members of the Bridgeport Police department remembered sick officers and their families today, by sending out Christmas baskets filled with everything for big dinner from tur- key to candy. Nine baskets in all were delivered to the homes of police men who have been i'll for some time
 The baskets were of the large mar ket variety, and were appropriately trimmed with the Christmas colors of red and green. Each was piled high with eatables, and a two-pound pack age of sugar was placed In every bas- ket as g. finishing touch. At one home, Christmas tree %as delivered in addition to the b1g basket. Along with these gifts there went to every sick officer wishes of a very merry Christmas and speedy recovery from illness.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
SAFE BREAKERS SECURE ABOUT
 S1, 100 IN CASH

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 24 - Safe breakers cracked the safe in the Bay State Savings Bank last night and got away with about s1.100, the cash being unusually low because of the withdrawals during the past few days for Christmas shopping. The bank is on the second floor of the block, di- rectly under the Worcester headquar- ters of the state police. The robbers got into the bank through a window over a wire screen covering a. light shaft, and blew off the safe door with nitroglycerine, smothering the sound with an overcoat found hanging in a closet on a hook
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
NINE MESSING TODAY AS RESULT 0F FIRE
 AT INSANE ASYLUM
SUPERINTENDENT INCLINES TO BELIEF FIRE STARTED FROM WOOD PLACED TOO NEAR HOT WATER HEATER
 LOSS ABOUT S25, ,OOO.

MiddletoWn, Conn.,, Dec. 24 Nine men who were among the 5 mildly insane patients accommodated in an outlying building of Connecticut Hospi- tai for the Insane, were miss ing today, as the result of last nights fire.
 Those missing are:
 Theodore s. Osborn, so, NorwaIk; Nicholas Venuck, 28, Hartford; Max Soracka, 52, Hartford; William Car roll 39, Waterbury; PhiIo Prftchard, 63. Warren; Richard O'Brien, 61, Stamford; Edward Toeue, 68. Wal lingford; Charles Macheleidt ,, New Haven; Clinton S. Lord, 49, Windsor.
 The building was modernized farmhouse, three stories in height, heated by hot water system. Dr.
 Haviland, the superintendent, in clnes to the opinion that the fire started from heap of kfndItng wood which had been placed near the fire door of the hot water heater
 In mild weather wood is burned to eke out coal. Yesterday a lot of wood was cut up for use and placed near the heater. The fire could not have started apparently from the heater itself, but the kindling. if piled against the fire box, might have dried out and ignited.
 The house, with it's timbers dry as finder after fifty years of service, burned quickly. The flames ran from the basement to the roof in a very few minutes. The inmates were able, with the exception of those now missing, to get out by doors and windows, Very little of the contents were saved. The property loss is about S25. 900.
 There was only one attendant when the fire was first noticed, he, Robert West, being in the kitchen. West ran to the cellar and found it smoky. Then he hastened to the sec ond and third floors and aroused the patients There were fire escapes, but nearly all the men left by the staircases without any excitement.
 One patient. Fred A Smith, 45, of IFaddam, assisted other patients, he, a1 ne taking out three or four men who could not move rapidly.
 As fast as the men were gathered outside a bucket brigade was formed but the water supply was limited.
 No electric lights were in the build ing, and illumination down stairs was with kerosene lamps No such lamps were used upstairs. and attendants in moving about after dark used pocket flash lights.
 Mir. and Mrs. Albert Stra chan. who had charge of the building, were off duty, having come in town at o'clock to purchase Christmas gifts.
 Dr. Haviland said the building was Insured for S4,O50.
 Search Of the locality close by dur ing the forenoon failed to reveal any patients in hiding or being cared for. After the fire 12 patients were miss Ing. They were found at a farm house, and a third appeared at the main hos pital and applied for room.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
MADISON FLoATED

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 24-Efforts of d fleet of tugs to float the stranded Old Dominion Liner Madison proving unsuccessful the passengers were taken off the ship today and brought to Norfolk The Madison went aground on Craney Island fast night during a dense fog and is embedded in five feet of mud.
 Later the ship was foated. uadam- aged.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
GIN VALUED
 AT S7,OOO,O0O
 FOR HAVANA

Peoria, Ills. Dec. 24-Gin valued at $7,ooo,oOo today was being loaded on 8 train of 27 cars in readiness for start at midnight of a race to get it safely past the three mile limit to- ward Havana, Cuba, before the bonds expired January A. The liquor will be exported through New York. Arm ed men will accompany the shipment to prevent tampering with it enroute.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
CHRISTMAS BONUSES

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 24-Christ- mas bonuses aggregating about s40,- 900 were distributed among approxi- mately 250 salaried employees of the Hartford Rubber Works, a subsidiary of the United States Rubber company today The basis of the distribution was ten per cent to those receiving under s2,O00 year and S2o0 to those sattinx ovAr &2-0n1.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
SOLDIERS GET LOANS.

Ottawa, Dec 24-Returned Cana dian soldiers who have taken up agri- culture have obtained loans aggre- zating $50, 9,003, from the Soldiers Settlement Board, it was announced today, More than 16, 900 loans have been made for an average of s3,314. Of the total amount loaned s41, ,99O,- 112 went for land purchase, improve ments, stock and equipment.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

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Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
FRANCE-ENGLANO TUNNEL PLANNED
Tunnel to Carry Railroad, Telephone and Telegraph
 Wires and Mail Tubes

London. March 11.-The Daily Mall claims to have definite information that the British and French governments have agreed to the construction of tunnel under the channel and that the details are now being discussed by a special commission in Paris, which also is considering the building of tunnels under the Bosphorus and the strait Of Gibraltar. The engineering plans for the channel tunnel according to the Daily Mail, are so far advanced that work could be begun immediately.
 Tt is proposed" says the Daily Mail, ito start the tunnel some distance in- side both countries. instead of near the coast as was originally intended, so as to avoid the risks of a fall of the cliffs, such as already has occurred on the British side near the point where the work would have been begun.
 "In addition to tracks, the tunnel wiil carry telephone and telegraph wires, su- perseding the present seaboard cables and also pneumatic tubes for carrying letters and parcels The French and British railroads concerned are willing to finance the scheme"