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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
ROBBERS OBTAIN S98O FR0M CONN.
 COMPANY OFFICE
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accounts. As he stepped from the cashiers room into another he was struck a violent blow over the head with a sandflled stocking. The inn pact. dropped him to the floor Un- conscious. The thief or thieves then leisurely proceeded to gather up all the money in sight. After securin 2 their booty which amounted to $9SO in cash, the perpetrators escaped from the second floor office in which the crime was committed by means of a trolley rope.
 The injured man was discovered some time later jby M. J. Geary, a night watchman who was making his rounds of the building. Geary imme- diately notified the police, and Ben son was removed to the Emergency hospital for treatment. His injuries were not serious, and he returned to his home this morning.
 According to Benson, the attack and robbery occurred about 4 o'clock this mofhing. He did not catch a glimpse of. his assailant and is unable to say whether more than one person did the job. It is the opinion of the police that the robber planed his job care fully, and picked the most opportune time for carrying out his escapade. The police are now endeavoring to secure a clue which will lead to the capture of the bold thief
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
STATE IMPRESSED
 WITH UNUSUAL FEATURES OF CASE

Burlington, Vt, Aug. 29-Attorney General Frank A. Archibald, States Attorney Allen Martin and Chief of Police P. J. Russell. were in confer ence this morning for more than an hour regarding the developments in the mysterious shooting of William c. Stacy Sunday night
 At the conclusion of the conference none of the officials would be quoted as to the progress of the investigation but the fact that the attorney general has made two trips here within as many days with the intention of con- sulting on this case both times. proves that the state is impressed with the unusual features in the case and have not adopted the temporary f-ding of the medical examiner that
 r-as a case of suicide as their own.
 The attorney general has not di- -vulged any, decision in the case but expects within a few days to have reached a conclusion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
RAID STORE OF LIQUOR MAN
 DEAD 3 HOURS

New Haven, Aug. 29-Police raids on six places in which it ia said bet ting on horse races was carried on, yesterday with 23 arrests. created much interest here although the many persons who were anxious to hear the evidence were disappointed in court today when continuances to all de- fendants were granted until Septem- Der II.
 John A. Mckee and his son, George, are the alleged promoters of the gambling game while the others are charged with frequenting. When the raids were over it was learned that one man named in a search war rant and whose saloon was entered by breaking in a door, had died three hours before. Over the saloon was a club in which several arrests were made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
STRIKE OF R. R. MEN ON COAST
 IS CRUMBLINC
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 contracts would be fulfilled.
 Resumption of work at Los Angeles awaited approval of meetings today of union officers and locals they rep resented. At San Bernadino, where members of the Big Four Brother hoods are out, the engineers were said to have expressed a willingness to return to work but were bound by an agreement that all four crafts would return together while other crafts continued to oppose a return
 Meanwhile, traffic continued vlr- tually paralyzed from Albuquerque,N M. and Yuma to Los Angeles and Tor a considerable distance north and -outh p+ that point on all lines. NO aIleviation was reported from desert towns dependent upon rail transpor- ration for water for domestic pur- noses. Automobiles still were being used to handle mail in many in stances.
 washington, Aug. 29-Although 1t was thought that the drastic action threatened by Director General Hines together with the supporting stand taken by officials of the Brotherhooos involved would -hasten the return to normal conditions, developments to- day in the railroad strike situation in California and other western states were being awaited with keen inter est here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
Knox S9tartleS His
 Colleagues During
 His Treaty Address

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 drawn: a treaty that contrary to our own judgment fails to fix the amount of mdcnnlty to bc paid. leaving that Vast question to the whim of ma joritg ot committee on reparntion i; troaty that leaves to tho bencfciar- !es the decision as to the measure and character of the bcnetections they are Co receive; a treaty that with oninous words prcsages our involve nnent in the cruptions of suppressed volcanic world conditions; a treaty thot would require us to underwrite all tho regional unders.andings be- tween nations recognized by tho. league, most Of which are based upon oppression of weaker nations, many of which are as yet secret and undis- closed, and when disclosed might give us acts of Injustice similar to that in which the Prcsldcnt felt himself com pcAled 10 acquiesca in the case of Shantung."
 A stato of peace, he said, actually would be established In the world as soon as threo of the great powers had ratified the treaty and that the United states should make her owr peace status complete by concur rent resolution of Congress,
 Declaring tho Foreign Relations Committee had tried In vain to get important da .a relating to the treat5 he said the people at last were walk ing to the true issue ps tEc facts about tho Versailles naGJdations de. vcloped,
 'TAttle by little," he continued ''they are bringinE a diyulScnce of tho facts connected with tho treaty and they may now hopc. finally to se, ! the whole Of the great gaunt tragedy Into which thoso whom they had charged with protecting them were about to bctray them.
 What is |, about these things that the people cannot know? What is there to hide from them? Mus. we take this thing. as the German people mu7t take it sight une-on? Are we 10 be more advanta~ed than our fall en encries?"
 Quoting President Wilson's de- claration in 1917. that the purpose of the United States in the war was to overthrow German autOcrntic power and leave the German people free to 'chooSc their own ways of living" he said that with the signing of the armistico "wo had achieved the full purpose for which we ended tho war and "should have cuit the war as we entered it. stil free and diciators of our own destiny"
 He referred to the service rendered the nation by citizens of German and Austrian anCc cstry, who fought gal lsntly, be said, in inc hope that their kinsmen in Germanv would benefit in the end Instead, he said, peace conditions had been imposed which tb-- German people never could full ill.
 CaIinE attention that Russia was not included iu the peace settlement. he continued:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
SMALL NATIONS CLAIMS BEFORE
 COMMITTEE
League of Nations Consti. tutes Barrier to Self
 Determination.

Washington. Aug. 29-CIaims of India, Ckrain!a and EsthonIa for self government were presented today to the Senate Foreign Relations Com mittee. Declaring the Peace Trea ty practically guard the perpetuatiOn of imperialism and despotism in India, '' Dudley Field Malone, of New York, representing Hinduogans, told the committee that the League of Nations would constitute a barrier against India ever attaining self determina- ten.
 MT. Malone said that If 1t would 'break tho heart of the world" to re ject the treaty, ratification on its present form would break the hearts of millions in Ireland, Egypt and In- dia. Great Britain had secured 9 place for India at the peace table, he asserted, for selfish reasons only, meantime making more and more se- we're her oppressiop of the Indian people.
 England wanted to get another vote," he declared, 'but she didn't ask the people of India to even choose the representative who would sign the peace treaty for her. Either India is to be an honest-to-God signatory or she is not, and if she is not then her condition will be worse than any ter ritory under a mandatory
 Since the armistice fresh coercion laws have been enacted in spite of the unanimous protest of the nation and when the people organized a nation wide strike in connection with it they were put down by the military. Mar tial law was proclaimed, which had sentenced up to June 20, T3 persons to death.'
 The case of the other nations was presented by representative of the American mid-European Association who made a plea for American rec ognition of the countries as independ- ent states. They said thus a chain of buffer states would be set up to cut off Germany from a union with Rus sia-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
AnSell Charges Baker With Fostering Unfair
 Army Investigations

Washington, Aug. 29-Fostering of unfair and prejudiced investigations of army cOurtsmartial practices through ''packed' bodies of inquiry, were charged to Secretary Baker and Judge Advocate General Crowder to- day by Samuel T. Anseu, former act ing judge advocate general.
 Resuming his statement before the Senate military sub committee, MT. Anseu declared that the inquiries made by the American Bar Associa- tion Committee, Inspector General Chamberlain and the army tribunal headed by Major General Herman were "biased' and that recommenda- tiOns in favor of the existing court martial procedure were a foregone conclusion.
 They indicate the desperate eff forts of the war department to bol- ster up the present system," he said.
 The American Bar Association com
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
DIED.

CHLARVALLE-In this city, August 27, 1919, Joseph Chiarvalle, aged AS years.
 Friends are invited to attend tue funeral from his late residence, 55 High street, on Saturday, Aug. 30, at S.30 a. IA., and from the Holy Rosary church at g a. m., with sol emn high mass.
 Interment, family plot St. Mich aeTs cemetery. I.2Sb#p FREYLEH-In this city, August 2S, 1919, Francis J. Freyler, aged v years, 8 months, 3 days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his residence, No.32 High street, on Saturday, Aug. 30. ae 2:3O p. m.
 Interrnept at Mountain Grove cemetery. Automobile cortege.
 L2sb"p WHEELER-At Seattle, Wash, on Sunday, August 24, 1919, Agnes L., wife of George W. Wheeler, of Bridgeport
 Funeral services at her homo, 1I5 Park avenue. Bridgeport, Conn. on Saturday, August 30, at 8 D. m. Kindly omit flowers Leu" this city, Wednesday, August 27, 1919, Isabella, wife of Ferdinand Beirault, aged CT years, \ months, 24 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the home of her daughter. Mrs. E. H. Murphy. 26 Clark street, off Park avenue. on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 3 o'clock
 1nterment at Mt. Grove cemetery.
 a" LASNOCZKY-Tn this city. Aug. 2S, 1919.John Lasnoczky, aged 47 years Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the mortuary chapel of Frank PIlke 77S State St., on Aug. 30, at s:3o g. m.. and from St. Stephens church at a. m
 Interment St Miohaers cemetery. Automobile cortege L2Bb~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
WILL ASK FOE
 S2,000,0OO TO
 SUPPRESS BORE

Boston, Ass 29-1'he conference of the National Association of Com missioners of Agriculture which came here today from Albany. ~. T.. dnvot- ed its session to further Cousidc-a- ton of the menace to crops from corr, bore. After discussion of the artiv- ities of the pest in New York. N e " Hampshire and Massachusetts, the commissioners went 70 Arlington 70 inspect curuficlds. The origin of the Uorc- in this country was Inc sub Jcot of dispute. differences or opinion
 Congress is to be asNe1 .s uppro- priate s2.o0o.000 for thr sa pore sion of tho pest prepared in resolutions bJ C. C. Worvurd of Wisconsin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
NO PR0FITEERING .IN THIS BUSINESS;
 ONLY HEAVY LOSS

There wasn't any profiteerirg in a potato business in which Sam Co., hen of Port Chester and Sam Gold berger of Bridgeport, engaged, ac- cording to a suit filed today in the Common Pleas Court, by the New Yorker.
 Cohen sets out that he engaged In a partnership with Goldberger to buy and sell potatoes; that three carloads were bought by the plaintiff in the name of the two partners and that the resale resulted in a net loss of $57t4.3S, which the defendant now refuses to share. Damages of $500 are asked.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29

mittee, MT. Ansell asserted, was hand picked" and "stacked' with men known to support the position of MT. Baker and General Crowder. Its investigation, he said. twas unfair and was closed without calling any of a long list of witnesses he suggested. Army officers testifying in support Of the present system. he added, had their expenses to Washington paid while witnesses he suggested were warned that they would have to pay their own way and then were not given an opportunity to testify.
 MT Ansell said his charges of ob- struction by War Department officials of his effort to reform courtmartiaI practices had been misIntexpreted. He did not mean to include Gcners March, Chief of Staff, among the ob- structionists, who, he said, were Sec retary Baker, General Crowder and Acting Judge Advocate General Kre- ger.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
OBITUARY
MARY AGNES FARRELL

Mary Agnes, eight-year-old daughter of Matthew F. and Veronica Ziron Farrell, 285 Catherine street, died this morning. She was the sister of little Veronica Helen, four years, who died last Saturday. She was very popular student at St. Joseph's school and very much liked by all her asso- ciates. Mary was the grand daughter of Mrs Carolina Myers. The funeral will be held Monday at S:30 o'clock from the late home and at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's R. c. church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
GOVERNORS OF SEVEN STATES IN
 WASHINGTON

Washington, Aug. 29-Governors of seven states came to Washington to- day as a committee from the Nation al Conference of Governors to offer state cooperation to the federal gov ernment in the campaign to reduce tie cost of living. They went into conference immediately with Attorney General Palmer to discuss the best methods to be pursued in the hunt for profteers and hoarders.
 Later the governors were to con fer with President Wilson at the White House Governor Milliken, of Maine, was a member of the dele gation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
G0HPERS IS IN CONFERENCE
 ON SITUATION

Washington, Aug. 29-Labor un- rest over the country was subject of further conferences today between President Samuel Gompers and mem 5ers of the executive committee of the American Federation of Labor. After these conferences, MT. Comp CTS was to discuss the general labor situation with President Wilson at the White House.
 Matters GiscUcsed, it was said, in cludo the threatened strike Of steel workers and demands of railroad em- ployes for increased wages unless liv- ing costs are reduced As the red- uration chiefs assen bled Frank Nor rison, secretary, said a general state nent probably would be issued dur ing tho day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT.
August 29, 1919.

AuB 1olJ. Estate of Alice Kelly, late of Bridgeport, in said district, minor. The guardian having made ap- plication for an order authorizing him to sell certain real estate belong ing to said estate, as per said applica- ton on file duly appears
 Ordered, That the said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate office in Bridgeport on the 2nd day of September, 1919, at 10 o'clcck in the forenoon and this court directs said guardian to give notice to all persons interested in said estate to ap- pear, if they see cause, and be heard thereon, by publishing this order once in a newspaper having a circulation in said district, on or before the 3oth day of August, A. D. 1919, and return make to the court of notice given.
 Attest:
 PAUL l.. MILLER, a" Judge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
TIMES HIDDEN WORD CONTEST
 CLOSES TODAY

The Times Hidden Sentence Con- test" which has been running on the Classified Advertisement page for the past few weeks closes today. The contest has been a gratifying success in that it has proven how carefully Times classified ads are studied, the fact that makes them the best busi- ness medium in the city.
 The last trip to be awarded to con- test winners will be made to Port Jefferson tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
AIUNARIEs TONED TO HARBoR

New York, Aug 29 - The steamer Munaries, of the Munson Steamship Line, in collision last night with the steamer Hortensius in Ambrose Channel, was lowed to an anchorage in Red Hook Flats early today. After picking up 22 of the Munaries crew, the Hortensius proceeded to Quaran-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
FRAUD EVIDENCE INCoNCLUsIvE

Los Angeles, Aug. 29.--- Holding that the evidence of fraud was in5onclu- sive Judge Benjamin F. Bledsoe, in the United States district court, dis missed yesterday six consolidated suits filed by the government against the Southern Pacific Company and 221 other companies and individuals, seeking to have set aside patents to valuable oil lands in the San Joaquin valley.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
THREE TOWNS CAPTURED BY
 BOLSHEVIKI

London, Aug. 29.---The towns of Rupiansk, 61 miles east southeast of Kharkov, and Pavlovsk c1 the Don river % miles southeast O. Voronezh, have been captured by the Bolshevilzi, according to a statement issued by the Russian Soviet government today.
 The text follows:
 The towns of Kupiansk and Paw Iovsk have been captured. Following the capture of Pskov we advanced ten railes"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
STAND PRODUCES
 AN ELECTRICAL
 STOCK EFFECT

New York, Aug. 29-The govern ments firm stand against the striking railway employees in the west had an electrical effect on the stock market at the lively opening. Southern Pacif- ic was the chief feature, rising 2 1-2 points on first sales, which comprised a block of 10000 shares at 1O3 to 105.
 United States Steel was also active and other lively issues included Cru cible and Mexican Petroleum.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
AITRANTIIS SUING WOMAN
 FOR S2,COO

Frank Mir1n;i. Jr.. of this city. has brought civil aC:ion for S2000 dam ages against Lydia F. Gallo. also of BriGGsport. IL is claimed by the plairuf that when he was riding q motorcycle on Lndley street, the de- fcnd11t driving an automobile. west on Merriam street, ran into his ma chine at the intersection or the two streets. at a reckless and dangerous ra:c of speed and without blowing her horn"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
TORONTO GIVES WARM WELCOME
 TO GEN. CURRIE

Toronto. Aug. 2o-Sir Arthur Cur ric. commander of Carada's military forces from 1917 to the end of tho world war. was given a warm wei como today upon his arrival hcrc where he is to be the guest of the city for two days. \ Jctachu,cn. or "Orisinals" who served with The CEen- cr-' i0 France. f'-0,oI tho guard os r
 f.-s .nr.i,icd n civic reception at the City Hall. n visit to military hospitals and n Glnuer by Toronto military oeficers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
TODAY'S WANTS

Pass Book No. 11115s Bridgeport Savings Bank. Reward for return to bank. Application for new book to replace same having been made, any claims upon said book must be presented to said bank without delay, otherwise said book will be cancelled and closed and a new book issued in lieu thereof.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
PUTS STREET. CAR FARE
 UP ONE GENE

Montreal. Aus. 29.---An increase in street car fares from six 10 scvcn Couts with q corresponding increase for trip tickets was announced today by the Montreal Tramways Cornnfs- sion. Tho increase is necessary, the announcement says, to meet a recent vaSc increase to employees.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
CAPTURE DUE TO INTRIGUE

London. Aug. 29-The recent cap ture of Pskov, on the Esthonian front by the Bolsheviki was due to Ger man intrigues and lack of harmony among the anu-B -Bolshevikf comman- dcrs. according to a despatch to the Daily Mail today from HeIsingfors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
LODGE NO. 1Is TO MEET.

Lodge No. 11G, International As sociation of Machinists will hold their regular meeting tonight at Carpen- ter's hall. ITO Elm street, and It is believed that Grand Lodge Secretary F. C. Dawson will be present. Strike benefits will be paid at this meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
CUT KNEE BADLY.

While playing near his home this morning. Ellard Snilaway. 10. of g. Roscdaie street fell on some broken glass and sustained bad cut on his right knee. He was treated at the Emergency hospital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
REPORT COMMANDMENT.

London, Aug. 29-A heavy bom- bardmcnt lasting two hours was heard in Viborg. Finland. on August 27, in the direction of Kronstadt. the Bo!- shevik naval base Ii is believed British naval and air forces were en- gagged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
FIGHTER DIES
 AS RESULT OF
 RING INJURIES

Atlantic City, \. J., Aug. 29-Frank Heifling. of Wilkesaarrc, Pa, a prize fighter, died in the city hospital here today as the result of injuries sus- t1ined in a prize fight last night. His opponent, Knockout Cyrus, of Pitts burEh. was held without bail. Sam Lewis, the rafeT0N, was held in $1,00O bail.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
CONSIDER AUSTRIAN TREATY

Paris, Aug 29-The supreme coun- ciI today considered the Austrian peace treaty. The covering letter to accompany the treaty is as yet un- finished but the treaty probably will be given to the Austrians early next week
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
WALES VISIT DFLAYED.

Washington, Aug. 29-The Prince Of Wales may not reach Washington until the middle Of November. the State Department announced today because of the extended program for his entertainment in Canada
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT,
August 2s. 1919

August 23, 1919 Estate of William Tait, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport. hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estaAe 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 arc re- ouestcd to make immediate payment to
 C. FRANK PLUMB,
 Administrator, eta Care Besrdsley & Beardsley, 11-12 Franklin Building. Bridgeport, Conn.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-29

Warsaw. Aug. 2s-The Polish for eign minister has decided to send rep resentatives to all the Russian gov- ernments except the Soviet govern ment at Moscow, 1t was announced today.
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