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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-07
THREE CASES OF LOTTERING
 ARE FINED S5

Three cases of loitering. misdc- meanor fixed by recent city ordin- ance, were brought before Judge Bartlett this morning when Thomas Romeno of 5s5 Warren street; James ficcio, AtiaHtic hotel. and James Roberts Of SAG Harral avenue,appear- ed in court 10 answer charges on which they were arrested by Patrol man Thomas J. Maloney. The men were fined s5 without costs. Riccio appealed. He declared that he was walking from the hotel to q lunch room and stopped to talk to friend when he was arrested. As he was taken into custody by Patrolman Ma lone. Riccio called Romeno, a jit- neur andsit stook the latter so dong to get sufieient. noney ont Of his pocket to 60 ,Rfccio's bond t.1dt he. too. committed a violation of the or- dinance and was arrested.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-07
NURSE SEEKS
 TO RECOVER
 $500 IN WAGES

Alleging that she has not been paid for her services as a nurse in the household of the late Thomas Quinlan of westport, Bridget McGlinchey of New York. starred suit in the common pleas court today against the Quin- Ian estate for $500 damages. The suit is returnable to the September term.
 The nurse says she was engaged fin January, 1910. and when she com pleted her work in April, 1912, there was s459 due her. She received s175, leaving a balance of S2S4 due. This claim was presented to John J. Quin1an of Westport, administrator on his brothers estate, but was dis allowed, the nurse says.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-07
FLORENCE AGAIN QU|ET; STRIKE
 IS CALLED OFF
Continued from Page one)

 keepers. They intervened whenever attempts were made to ransack shops. batting down the disorderiy elements with much greater energy that the police ever used. At Milan, the people have presented an ultima tum demanding that the prices of all necessities be materially reduced by Tuesday.
 A mob ransacked nearly all the shoe shops at Palmero, the troops being called out too late to prevent pillaging. When they appeared they were received with applause. the crowd shouting to the soldiers: "No firing. boys: we aren't at the front. Here we are all brothers and all are against the vampires who have starv- ed us.''
 Count OlSiati. prefect of Florence. has been removed from office. He was transferred to that city from Mi Ian during the war after he had been unable to prevent q general strike in Milan.
 'Cavemen,' relics of prehistoric days of human housing exist in Rome-poetically described as the cradle of Civilization-sidc by side with institutions of art and learning.
 The Caves are under very shadow of the British artillery school and the Italian college of modern arts. Within short distance is the national stadium. On the other side Portal Del Popul. the rough which before the days of railways all pilgrims to Rome passed. Rents in Rome have been so extortionately high that these Romans have sought refuge fin the Tufo Rocks of Rome. All efforts of the municipal police to eject the ten- ants from the caves have failed. The "Cavemen" would go away, but re- turn as soon as the eyes of the Po- lice were in another direction.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-07

that is also the proper time to instill lessons of thrift. Many a person now mature regrets that some method of saving similar to Thrift and War Savings Stamps was not in- stituted during tho years of their youth, by which they might have been saved some of the hard knocks given by bitter experience.
 Such thrift does not mean stingi- ness, but rather wise spending, that a margin may be reserved for futurs enjoyment or possible needs-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-07

avenue Saturday afternoon. Pulver was ordered to go to Fairfield avenue by way of Wall and Main when traf- fife was blocked between Main and Middle streets and declared that nine passengers in the car would not con- sent to the detOur.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-07

These little people are enjoying the saving of pennies for Thrift and War Savings Stamps as if it were an ab- sorbing game. The wee lassie has ai- ready discovered that there are safer places for money than the traditional stocking. and business is written legi- bly upon the face of her brother
 Such teaching of thrift is not lost upon children. If, as has'been assert ed. lessons in religion and morals learned in childhood are not easily
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-07
POINCARE GIVES DECORATION TO
 CITY OF RHEIMS

Paris. Sunday. July G-President Poincare. accompanied by several senators and deputies, went to Rheims today and presented the city with tho Cross of the Legion of Hon. or. The decoration was bestowed, President Poincare said in address, ing the people of Rheims. ''in sol- emn homage to the heroism of your great city"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-07
COSTA RICANS
 BURN BUILDINGS
 AT PEINA BLANCO

Manague. Mic, July 7.---Costa Ricau government troops, according to re- ports received here have burned the buildings at Pona Blanca, which had been occupied by the Costa Rican rev. olutionists. The town previously had been evacuated by the revolutionists.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-07
OBEY TRAFFIC OFFICER
 IN FINED S5

"Obeying city ordinances and dis regarding the wishes of jitney pa- irons must be the rule in Bridge port" said Judge Bartlett in the city court today in fining Barney Pulver, of Fairfield, S5 for refusing to follow directions of q traffic officer at the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-07
R34 Torn From Mooring
 Rope; 6 Foot Hole In Side
Continued from Page One)

We will cruise over Boston," he said, and then follow the trans-At- lantic trade route. We are selecting that course because there we will find the most favorable western wind. We had considered making our start at S o'clock but we have advanced the time because the earlier we get away she lower the temperature, and the lower the temperature the greater amount of petrol we can load. We can put in 4,50J gallons, which will give us nothing to play about with, but we do not expect to play about, as the wind will be favorable
 The officers In charge of the dirigi- ble ordered the work of overhauling rushed in order that she could start on her return voyage at the earliest possible moment in view of the dan ger to which she was exposed. This Is the first time the super-Zeppelin has been moored in the open air, all ways having been anchored pre- viously in an aerodrome with ade- quate wind shields.
 In spite of all possible haste the dirigible's engineers believe it will only be with exceptional luck that the airship can start at the scheduled hour of 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. Iney consider II imperative that ner engines be overha uled thoroughly first, and the violent swaying of the huge gas bag renders this work slow and difficult.
 Mineola. W. Y. July Ion her pro- posed return trip to her base in Scot land the RIA will take the southern course, leaving the United States at some middle Atlantic port and head ing directly for Spain. This announce ment, and the further statement that the giant airship would leave her an Chorage at Roosevelt Field here at 8 o'clock tomorrow CTuesday) morning on her homeward flight, were decided upon last night by Major c. H. Scott, commander of the dirigiblc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-07
It's fine to shop in the morning!

Summer days short-for shopping
 Lately, they we been uncomfortable-but what fine change Sunday.
 To get the best results, do your shopping in the mornng-if it is possible.
 Ts cooler then: there's need of hurry; shopping is really to be enjoyed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-07

No matter what you wan,
 try The Times Want Column,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-07
A call for help!

We need, for a limited time great many perenced salespeoplefolks of judgment and discretion There a lot of such folks who members of the store force at the head of their homes
 Wonder if some of them will come to help. We'd like your aid during part of each day, if you can't give up entire day.
 No need to tell you that salary will be satisfactory.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-07

Advertise in The Times
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-07
HELP WANTED-MALE.
AUTO TIRE VULCANIZING

LET US vu1canize your tires. Expert work guaranteed at lowest prices in town. Noble Vulcanizing Station, 2SO Noble Ave. Barnufn- 955-12''
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
INDUSTRIAL UNREST Is
| FEATURE OF DULL WEEK

NEW YORK, Sept. 2O.--Tndustrial un-
rest, especially In the steel and iron
trade, was the n outstanding factor
OF an irregular and comparatively dull
week In the stock market, transcend
Ing all other events IN extent and In
tluence, There vas an undercurrent Of
nrmness at times, due mainly to the
strength OF equipments and speeialties,
notably topaccos, but much Of this tone
was FORFEITED later when several Lead
ers, including y, S. Steel, registered
minimum prices for the current move
ment.
In speculative circles II was believed
that intervention from high quarters
might yet serve 70 avert next weeks
walkout, hut this feeling found few
supporters elsewhere.
Some encouragement was found in the
easier tone OF the money market, time
funds being In freer supply, ever
though restricted to the shorter periods,
but call loans stiffened beyond the av-
erage rate OF the previous week.
Foreign exchange suffered fuAher
violent depreciation, bills on Lotion
Rpproximating their recent extreme dis
count, while French, Italian, German
and Austrian remittances fell below all
previous records,
The exchange situation was not with
out bearing upon the country's for
eign trade exports OF cotton, for ex-
ample, showing a further decrease,
shipments OF other commodities also
being variably curtAiled,
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S S5SRf 2SaFEE HOROSCOPE cG SSs EP Blr
SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER q. 1919.
1919, by the Mcclure News
nanar GnndlnaAn

paper Syndicate.)
Astrologers read this as a very un-
favorable day. Neptune, Uranus, Saturn
and Mars are all In malefic aspect.
Sales or business transactions very
early In the morning Of this day OF
rest might be very fortunate, for Jupi-
ter is friendly,
Under this CONFORMATION all the news
Of world interest may be most depress-
Ing and for this reason q positive and
hopeful attitude of mind should be
There is a sign most disoouraging to
all who represent the old regime. Today
the clergy may be greatly affected,
while the planets indicate an access In
religious Interest. Established creeds
will be assailed. New cults in which
great dangers Turk will gain followers.
This day Is not q lucky IN for those
who go out to sea. storms are fore
cast.
Lovers should beware while this sur
vey OF the stars prevails. for 1t Is be-
lieved to encourage deceit and lncon-
stancy.
Laxlty, of morals and the importation
Of socially destructive standards sof life
are f~oreshadowed. The new year will
bring Widespread efforts for reforms.
The new moo OF September "a taxes
place with Mercury and Venus rising
In Virgo and presages a protracted
period Of prosperity for the working
classes. Y
Agricultural Interests are subject TO a
direction that win not be favorable in
the late autumn.
Women are erJoined to practice thrift
and economy, although the stars will
encourage extra vaEance.
Persons whose birthdate II ia should
make no changes In the coming year
and should be discreet In their dealings
with others.
Children born on this day are likely
10 be extremely individual and they will
require the greatest wisdom In their
education.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
4e4z3E 534zge5sl THE NEWS SCIMITAR
8VNCH WIGGTLY
6BEDTIME STORY 4
UNCIE WIGGuY AND THE WOODEN MAN.

This is a wooden man" answered
the mousie clerk. TITS a little wooden
man"
He doesn't look like one" spoke the
bunny, rs he saw the jumbled pieces
OF wood IN the box.
oh. but he Is, Just the same" went
round piece Of wood Is FOR his head
These long, thin pieces r. his legs,
Here are other pieces for his hands
and arms! See how can put him to-
gether."
Quickly she fitted the pieces Of wood
together. There were holes bored In
the different blocks, and pegs to 40
In the holes. so that, In a little while
She had put together, and stood up on
the counter, a regular wooden man,
like some funny doll. And the wooden
man could move his head and his legs
and his arms--that 10 he could when
the mousie girl, or Uncle Wiggily, helped
him.
That will be fine for sammiel" said
Uncle wiggily. 'Ill take him the
wooden man that he can take apart
and put together again.
So, the mousle girl took apart the
pieces that made the wooden man, she
put them In q box and Uncle Wiggily
started for Sammie's house with them.
The rabbit gentleman had not gone
far through the woods before, all OF a
sudden, he heard n barking and snarl-
ing noise in the bushes, and out popped
the bad old fox,
"Hellol" said the fox,
"Helloi" answered Uncle Wiggily,
you didn't expect TO sec me, did
YOU" asked the fox.
mo, ! 4 did not" answered the bunny.
But here ] am" went on the fox,
And here you arel Now you'll have
In anna tuith ma I'm gnifU IN tuKa
you off TO my den and then-Hello!
What's in that box?' he asked, seeing
one under the bunny's paw,
There's a wooden man in the box
said Uncle Wlggily,
"A wooden man! Poohl Nonsense
II couldn't bel' snarled the fox.
Uncle wlggily opened the box; He
wooden mans legs, his arms, his hands
and his feet. Uncle Wiggily put the
wooden man together from his head TO
his feet.
There" cried the bunny. Isn't that
a wooden man?"
The fox bent closer to look and, all
OF a sudden out shot the wooden mans
bis soft and tender nose, "Bushwah''
"oh, vow" cried the fox. Yes, that's
q wooden man, all right, and very hard
wood he Is, to be surel" Then away
ran the fox, not hurting Uncle Wiggily
at all, The bunny thanked the wooden
man for driving away. the fox, but the
wooden mar never said a word. ] guess
be heard all right, though.
Then the bunny took the wooden a
home to SAmmie, and the rabbit boy
liked him so much that he forgot all
about the toothache, But never after
that did the wooden man move or
aid IL for him. i guess the fox must
have scared him into doing 1t himself.
And II the elephant doesn't step on
the Easter egg and make II look like
a lollypop you shall hear next about
Uncle Wigglly and the zoop.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER "a, 1919.
Copyright 1919, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)

paper S~yndicate.)
After the early morning hours this
should be a very fortunate day. while
Mercury and Venus rule strongly fol
good, Jupiter and Neptune are in a
mildly benefic aspect.
This should be, a most favorable day
for weddings or engagements. Venus i
IN a place that promises harmony and
prosperity.
There 10 q sign lucky for the theaters,
! especially for new plays or for first an
p~earances of players In new roles.
1t is a lucky rule, also, for the sign
ing of contracts for plays or for any
thing connected with the theater.
Al indications appear to propEe
toward Christmas.
Again newspapers and advertising are
well directed. New journals will be
established.
Uranus is in an aspect that presages
explosions or other accidents TO battle
ships.
This aspect, also, is read to indicate
dangers In railroad travel. Bridges
should be safeguarded.
Changes In the personnel Of federal
employees who are heads of important
departments are foreshadowed for the
new year.
me- west lnutoS come under q
planetary government that is most un-
favorable, owing to the position Of
Saturn in Virgo,
Increased mortality among men who
hold high offices in the nation Is proph-
esied.
The rise OF a new leader in women's
movements Is indicated,
Persons whose birthdate 1t is have
the augury Of a very busy year. The
young will court and marry.
Children born on ti,is day may meet
many vicissitudes, but these Subjects
Of Virgo who are in the cusp have power
to overcome obstacles.
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Copyright, 1915 by Mcclure Newspa
per Sy~ndicste.)
BY HOWARD 3. oARls.

BY HOWARD R. 0AhtS,
Uncle wiggily, are you going 10 have
much to carry when you come home this
afternoon" asked Nurse Jane Fuzzy
Wuzzy, as she saw the bunny rabbit
starting out from his hollow stump
Much to carry? why, what do you
Inean7" asked Mr.. Longears OF his nice
muskrat lady housekeeper. "Tll have
my tall silk hat, of course, and my red,
white and blue-striped rheumatism
crutch, but that will be all, l believe,
unless you want me to bring you some-
thing from the store. DO youf" he asked
politely, at the am time getting ready
TO twinkle his pink nose
mo, / don't need anything" Nurse
Jane answered. But II you could man
age TO stop in the eight-and-nine-cent
store, and bring home something for
sammie Littletaii | know he'd like IT,"
why, what's the matter with my
little rabbit nephew2' asked the bunny
gentleman. why should he want
something from the eight-and nine
cent store?"
Because Sammie Is home from school
with the toothache," answered Nurse
Jane. Il was just over TO his house and
his mother doesn't know what TO do
10 keep Sammie amused. His tooth
ache Is the jumping kind, and II keeps
him hopping all over the place"
Did they. have DR.. Possum2" asked
Uncle Wiggily.
yes, but he says II will be all day
before the ache stops, n MEANWHILE
Sammie wants to be amused. II he had
something to play with he would not
think so much about his tooth and his
mother could get a little rest"
Uncle Wiggily started TO hop along
very fast,
where are you going?" Nurse Jane
called after him.
I'm going to the ten land -eleven-
cent store as fast as | can jump was
the answer. I'm going to get SAM
ME something to play with, I'm not
going to bother looking for an adven-
ture today, Sammie Is more important
than an adventure
II did not take Uncle Wiggily long
TO get TO the twelve. and -thlrteen -cent
store, and there he saw many things
which might amuse a rabbit boy with
the ~toothache.
Uncle Wiggily had not quite made
up his mind whether to get q spinning
top, painted red, green and yellow, or
a Jumping Jack with a blue nose, when
O little mousie girl, who was working
behind one of the counters, said!
Here is something very nice for n
little boy or girl"
What is?" asked Uncle wiggily.
"This," and the little mousle girl
clerk held up a box Of what seemed
to be round and square and three-cor-
nered bits OF wood, with sticks mixed in
with them.
'Oh, thank you, little mousie girl
said the bunny with a smile that made
his ears wabble, but Sammie, the rab-
bit boy, who has the ~toothaehe, is too
big to play with wooden blocks that are
only for babies"
These aren't building blocks for ba-
bies," said the mousie girls.
What are they, thenF' asked Uncle
wiggily,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
FROM WALL STREET
influence of Prospective
Strike Is Depressing on
Stocks.

NEW YORK. Sept. ao.--Stocks re-
corded lowest prices OF the week dur
Ing today's two hour session on further
selling precipitated by labor conditions.
United States Steel fell a fraction over
q point, allied shares broke one to five,
and motors. which are dependent on
stable Industrial conditions, lost three
TO eight. Sympathetic reactions OF one
10 three points were made by equip
ments. oils, coppers and feathers, rails
also losing one to two. Tobaccos and
q few ~speeialties, notably American Lin
seed and National Lead, were con-
spicuously strong.
Rallies in the later dealings reduced
some Of tho more extreme declines. The
closing was heavy, Sales Appropriated
$50, 900 shares,
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part cloudy and cooler tonight and sun.
Stocks.

New York--if the chance comes In the
next few days to pick up good stocks
at more attractive prices than those
prevailing at present we believe IL
should not be ignored.--Finhneial Bu-
reau.
New York--There are persistent Re.
ports e~manating from political sources
steel strike, but no confirmation Ia 0 1
s.hle.-Morse. -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
ROUND THE TICKER
Cotton.

New York-Timid longs l~lquidatedi
market oversold; apot basis higher, de.
cline temporary .--McElroy to Cotter &
Turner.
Chicago-We have the following from
Dallas, Tex, Cotton In all best black
land countries is seriously damaged by
works and weevils In broad sections.
This destruction Is almost complete,
Raining North Texas now. this narti-
cally assures that damage will continue
until frost,
New orleans-~Have following fr,m
Cotton and Cotton oil News; Dallas
Thousand reports to us indicate that
total crop American cotton 10, 900 900
gin-run bales with frost by Oct, Is; rs
per cent of farmers will hold for 80
cents and can get assistance to hold,
Holding movement general and not
pressure to sell anywhere.-Beer to Nc
Fall.
New York-Sinoe opening hedge sells
ing increasing. principally from At
lantlo; traders bought believing strike
news ut worst,-S. II, Hubbard to
Roose.
New orleans-Total cotton on ship
board not cleared l02, bS5, consigned te
Great Britain 36,05S.
New Orleans-With continued efforts
on part Of shortage get contracts and
only partial walkout by strikers, bet
ter tone In spot markets should work
higher,--Beer to McFall,
New Orleans-Map indicates unsettl-
ed showery weather belt, cool snap over
Sunday from Northwest, Movement Of
high pressure over East suggests
another disturbance In Southeastern
waters, likely to be heard from one OF
these days.-Kofler to Clark n Co,
Chicago--Marshal Field & Co, In
their weekly review of the dry goods
trade, say Current Wholesale dis-
tribution OF dry goods was very. much IN
excess OF the same week q year ago.
Compared with the same period OF 1913,
the number OF customers In the house
was much larger. Road sales for immeA
diate delivery showed u handsome in
crease over the sane week a year ago,
Bingham prices have been made for
spring and bookings have been salts
factory. Such other lines as are being
offered for future delivery also are be-
ing freely taken. Collections continue
excellent
New orleans-No new staten ats are
forthcoming from either side In the
labor controversy In the steel industry
and the week ends with the apparent
certainty that on Monday the steel COR
poration and the labor unions will clash
In N of the biggest labor struggles
this country has ever seen.-Shepard &
Gluck.
New Orleans-Ferris, Texas, SAYS
three inches rain last night. Very bad
for cotton.-~Kofler.
New York-Gwathmey I'm spite Of
the extent OF the recovery from the
low level Of the week we feel that tech
meal conditions promise a further I'M
provement In values
New Orleans--The action of the mar.
kcts yesterday clearly demonstrates how
sensitive II Is. II Is hard to ~forcesat and
shows a tendency TO do the opposite,
however, the atmosphere is clouded with
bearish factors.-Schneider OF Shepard
4 Gluck.
New Hork-In small market some
selling by Yesterdays Wall street buy
ers and little Southern hedging, traders
expect recovery. Hubbard to Reese.
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Honey

NEW YORK. Sept. 2o.--Mercanttle
paper, 6Gi5ha, Sterling, 6o-day bills.
N,l2M; commercial. 60-day bills on
banks, N.lgh; commercial, S0-day bills,
sag; demand, AlhA; cables. AlS'
Francs, demand, 1894; cables, $500,
Lire. demand, sa.s6; cables. sssi,
Marks. demand, Az; cables, AZ. Gov.
ernment bonds, firm; railroad bonds
steady.
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MISCELLANEOUS

NEW YORK, Sept. 20,--Coffee--No.
Rio. l5hc; futures steady. October,
b.i9; December, 1919,