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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-23

Whalen; trustee, James OrtIe; board of management, James Redden; physician, pr. R. B. Keane.
 The installation of officers will be held January l2. which will be fol- lowed with refreshments The court is planning a series of pinochle and whist games
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-23

D., Author of Timely Talks on Hu- man HeaIth.)
 Prudery may be classed among the worlds great degenerat ting forces. Most children, are permitted to grow into manhood and woman hood without a genuine knowledge Of sex. They grow up in ignorance of the laws of life, finally tkeir con Ception of sex knowledge becomes tainted with vulgarity.
 Seeds planted by vulgar minds are sometimes hard to eradicate. Parents should first know the subject of sex themselves; then answer children's questions relating 10 sex, truthfully.
 There is no harm in keeping child ren innocent and free from sex cur icsity as long as possible; but, the parent should he the first to inform the child on the vital subject. Sex oIogy ought to be taught in the seventh and eighth grades of the primary schools, as well as in high school Of course there should he different courses for different child ren, according to the environment, health and age. Special literature on The subject should be sent by the proper city or state authorities to all parents who have children. with an Jim in view of first educating the parents. and second to secure their cooperation in this fight for q clean CT, stronger and healthier manhood and wOmanhOod.
 The last few years have seen prud- cry discredited, and the public, with out wincing. has faced the truth. Pub lie sentiment has been jolted into ac- ton by learning the startling facts formerly so carefully concealed. Pub liictv must cnntirrIa and with Ii an
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-23

world seems to have gone mad over it. Not only does it trim hats and add decorative touch to a girdIe or collar, but now it virtually forms the skirt of the newest frocks- After noon frocks of serge and duvetyne are trimmed with the heavier va rfety. and now it has entered the realm of evening clothes
 This dance frock of ivory satin is enhanced by a skirt made of three rows of deep silk fringe At the back of the frock the fringe begins at the shoulders. An old blue flower Haunt ing the spray of pink beds gives the necessary touch of color.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-23

S. H. Harris Lodge, I. O. O. F.
 Members of Samuel Harris lodge, I. O. o. F., met last night in Odd Eel lows hall, 1889 Broad street. The third degree was worked in full form on
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-23

Bob Chatchit Irna Fargo Gentleman Catherine Crowley Marleys Ghost Irene Broderick Synopsis of Chapters 1. 2, 3, 1, and ,, Suzanne Sullivan ACT NV Scene l. Scrooge's Home Scene ?. Scrooge's Office. CHARACTERS Ebenezer Scrooge Ethel Clark i Boy Mary Connor 1 Bob Cratchit Mary COnnor Other numbers on the program were: Baby's Shopping Tina Cohen Simple Bill of Fare for Christmas Sarah Bevetsky Santa Claus Distributes Presents Helen Bailey ! Many High school girls are joining ] the basketball team at the Black | Rock Country Club. Among those ] who have already played on the team 1 are Harriet Hunter. Lillian Peterson, 1 Louise NIcPherson and Marjorie All | ing.
 | Miss MoIlie Lev, Miss Emily Lin | gard and Miss MadeIyn Farley, as- 1 sisted at a, program given at the Jef- 1 ferson school on Monday night. The occasion was Christmas party given ] by Miss Agnes Collins Americaniza- i ton classes,
 Miss Edna Clark 20 of room 8o6 will spend her Christmas vacation in l Naugatuck.
 Jack Maher. 20. who was injured in the basketball game a week ago last Saturday has returned to his i home from St. Vincent's hospital. I Roger NIaher 22' who has also been 1 confined to St. Vincents hospital, is ] convaIescing at his home. Great interest is being manifested in the Rifle club. this year. Never ] before have the girls club made such fine records. Those ready to re- | ceive their markmanship medals are: Agnes Brindlcy, Catherine Heavy, 1 RosaIie Gale, Rose Paterno. None of the new members have yet received sharpshooters medals. Miss Lillian 1 Springford has three bars toward a medal for excellence and Miss Mar garet Callahan has two bars. The team meets every Monday and Wed nesday. The next meeting will be on January 5.
 Miss Rose Dubin IS has returned home for Christmas vacation. Miss Dublin attends the University of Pittsburg.
 Makeup examination in Physio- graphy will be held in room 312 on l Monday, January at 1:2O p. m. The examination for those who failed ip the first quarters work in Commer- icial History will take place at room SIP, on Wednesday, January :, at 1:2O D. m.
 An interesting program was given this morning in room 323 by the third period English class. The program was as follows:
 He Comes in the Night
 Janette Rozene A Tale of Christmas Eve
 Mildred Farrell French Mass Rose Patrizio A Sorry Christmas Miriam Oviatt Just Fore Christmas
 Louise McPherson Ring Out Wild Bells MadeIyn Farley
 The program committee consists of Miss Janette Rozene. Miss Blanche Feinstein and Miss Alice Payton. night in Odd Fellows hall, 1OS7 Broad street. During the recess, the members sang Christmas carols. There was a solo by Mrs. Ethel Dick son.
 A.rran eenrents were made for a Christmas party to be held on Jan 12. The members forward a contri- button to the blind relief committee in New York every three months, Last night a letter of thanks from the relief committee was read.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-23

Makers of boudoir caps seem to have an inexhaustible supply of ideas There is hardly a pattern designed for head covering that has not been reproduced as a boudoir cap. One sees hundreds of these dainty bits of headgear in the shops, all different
 At last they seem to have reverted
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-23

to the simple caD-Iike sort pictured today.
 This cap, fashioned of lace, is simply gathered at the center and al lowed to fall loosely over the hair Excess fullness is confined by 6, sort of pleating, while between each pleat falls a strip of ribbon, gayly Haunting a rosebud
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-23
. 3. I. 5. NOTES
 By IDA CLARE

A very fine program was gwen by the Witamagem English club in room 323 today when the first and fourth acts of the Christmas CaroP' by Dickens was presented. The play as it was given was as follows:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-23

Miss Rose Dubin IS has returned
 home for Christmas vacation. Miss Dublin attends the University of Pittsburg.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-23

Many High school girls are joining the basketball team at the Black Rock Country Club. Among those who have already played on the team are Harriet Hunter. Lillian Peterson, Louise NIcPherson and Marjorie All ing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-23

Jack Maher. 20, who was injured in the basketball game a week ago last Saturday has returned to his home from St. Vincent's hospital. Roger Maher 22' who has also been confined to St. Vincent's hospital, is convaIescing at his home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-23

Makeup examination in Physio- graphy will be held in room 312 on Monday, January at 1:2O p. m. The examination for those who failed tp the first quarters work in Commer- cial History will take place at room SIP, on Wednesday, January :, at 1920 D. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-23

Miss Mollie Lev, Miss Emily Lin gard and Miss MadeIyn Farley, as- sisted at a program given at the Jef- ferson school on Monday night. The occasion was a Christmas party given by Miss Agnes Collins America niza- ton classes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-23

Miss Edna Clark 20 of room 306 will spend her Christmas vacation in NaugatuCR.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-23

Ring Out Wild Bells Madelyn Farley
 The program committee consists o. Miss Janette Rozene, Miss Blanche Feinstein and Miss Alice Payton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-23

Ebenezer Scrooge Ethel Clark Boy Mary Connor Bob Cratchit Mary COnnor Other numbers on the program were: Baby's Shopping Tina Cohen Simple Bill of Fare for Christmas
 Sarah Beve tsky Santa Claus Distributes Presents
 Helen Bailey
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
MAXIMUM PRICE
 HAS BEEN FIXED
PRESIDENT SIGNS EXECUTIVE PRICE FIXING ORDER FOR
 BITUMINOUS COAL

WASHINGTON, Oct 31.- (Py-The country is now back under wartime regulations as far as the marketing oI bituminous coal is concerned. President Wilson this morning signed an executive order fixing the maxi mum price at the mouth of the yan- ous mines. The prices as fixed run
 from $460 to as low as $2.5O per ton. The government also re-estab- ushed wartime rules governing coal dealers margins adn profits. It is believed that even should the strike be called in defiance to the injunc- uon, the government will by this means be able to prevent serious coal shortages and will curb any prOuteering.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
INJURIES SAID
 NOT so SERIOUS
MRS. DAN GREEN REPORTED TO BE RECOVERING-NO IN
 THERMAL INJURIES.

According to information received in town last night, Mrs. Dan Green, of Hot Springs, who was injured on Wednesday in a runaway accident, is improving considerably. The army physician from Fort Gibbon arrived at Hot Springs yesterday and after an examination announced that the wom- an was not internally injured, as had been feared. The injured leg shows a clean break. This has been set and it is stated that Mrs. Green will proba- bly, be as good as new in six weeks or two months or the length of time it takes for the break to mend.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
VALUE ESTATE
 AT $5O,OOO,0o0
WOMAN LEAVES HER BROTHER HEIR TO SEVEN
 MILLION DOLLARS

NEW YORK, N, Y, oct, 31,-(P)
 of the estate of the late Mrs RusseI Sage filed papers this afternoon showing that it is valued at approximately $49,OOO,O0O A brother of Mrs. Sage, Joseph SIocum is the principal beneficiary under the will, receiving the sum of $7,O00OOO. The will includes many gifts to pet philanthropies of the noted woman, said to have been Americas wealth jest woman
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
CONNECT STEEL TUESDAY; TRAIN
 SERVICE SOON
TUESDAY WILL SEE RAIL CON NECTION ESTABLISHED BE TWEEN FAIRBANKS AND NORTH NLNANA TRAIN SERVICE IN AJGTRATED
At GU RATED.

According to a statment made yes to.oay afternoon by Engineer Ward, in charge of the railroad construction work on the Fairbarks-Nenana di- vision. 0he gap between Fairbanks and North Nenana will be closed next Tuesday and thru trains will run rom Fairbanks to the bank of the Panama river opposite the town of Neuana shortly thereafter.
 only a short link needs to be put in before the gap is closed The
 yoel is on hand and the grade com p'cted for laying of steel The first thru train will probably be run next Friday and trains will be sent thru regularly on Tuesdays and Fridays thereafter. It had been planned by the commission to inaugurate a three times d week train service on this end of the line, but for the present this plan has been abandoned Later it i- probable that three trains will be run weekly. The train will leave Fairbanks in the early morning and arrive at North Nenana about noon, returning to Fairbanks the same af- J.rnoon The fare will be based on a charge of 6 cents per mile plus the war tax, making it approximately : cents.
 During the first weeks of the new service. MT Ward explained, the time will be somewhat slow, as there re mains considerable surfactng work to be done before the grade is in first class shape Surfacing is being done along rhe line as rapidly as possible The gravel for this work is being taken from a hillside at d point abow eight miles beyond Happy station. The ground there is dry and the shovel has not been bothered to any aprrecjable extent by frost up to the present time IL will continue oper- aiona as long as it is possible, or un- iii the weather gets too cold for such activity.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
FAIR GOES BIC
 WITH CUSTOMERS
1T. MATTHEW'S ANNUAL FAIR BREAKS PREVIOUS RECORDS
 FOR SALES

The annual fair and bazaar of the -adIes Guild of st Matthew's Epis- ropaI church, held yesterday after neon in the newly arranged lobby of 5hc Pioneer Hotel was one of the biggest successes in recent years. The ladies' sales for the afternoon toDaled approximately $4O3.OO,
 When the doors opened at o'cIocn a big crowd was on hand to buy the arucles both useful and ornamental, offered, and when the last article was disposed of buyers were still looking around for more things to purchase. The money realized is estimated to be at least double that resulting from the fair given last year
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
HRS. BREDLIE IS
 SOME IMPROVED
PHYSICIANS REPORT SLIGHT PROGRESS IN SICK WOMAN'S
 CONDITION

According to a statement made yesterday afternoon by Dr, J. A. Sutherland, Mrs. s. R. BredIie is showing a slight improvement over her condition of Thursday. She was taken to the hospital Thursday morn ing suffering from acute kidney trouble, and was unconscious most of the day. Yesterday she revived to some extent and tho in a dozing condition most of the day, was con scIous in her waking intervals Her condition is still serious
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01

DH' .us ions-hoGemens strike in New York has caused il serious looa shortage in Porto Rfca and much au- tcung Will result from it unless inn aeo5at. .,lt,l can be- obga.u.. Gov ornol Wager tonight sent a rao.ag ann Ja Waeain-ron asking t.o government To rush transport here with a.caa- .a.. food supplies to relieve the ten -ion. Hundreds of Couz ol .aoiaaulfa for this island have been tied up in ue United States a- d result of the shipping pmuarzo dgc1ael against through con7igumeuta Jo NpW York.
 a
 =ATON. CRANE am PIXIES STA. Fl0NE6T.- BOX .aI LCT-. W'iNTo5H & HUo.". Cuo.c...5
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
ORDER CAVALRY
 TO MEX BORDER
FIVE TROOPS OF REGULARS ARE RUSHED TO HIDALGO TO
 WATCH BANDITS

MCALLEN, Texas, Oct 3l- P) Five troops of regular cavalry We're ordered to proceed tonight to HidaIgo as a result of a report received by the American military authorities that the ViIlisDas are gathering for an attack on Reynosa, Mexico, just across the border from HidaI4o. The
 troops are equipped for field duty and have orders to prevent any yio- Iation of American neutrality and to cross the river if it is necessary to protect the lives and property of those living on the United States sire of the border.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
SINK
 THREE VESSELS
HEARS THAT BRIT ISU FLEET SINKS BOLSHE.
 WIKI VESSELS
ISII FILE

LONDON, oct 3l. .PD An un- confirmed report received here Jo- night by the British admiralty states that tae BHu-h fleet of k.ouzsadt recently shelIed and sunk three bol- sheyiM vessels. These vessels, if Is stated, were attempting to land rein forcements for the boIsh.yiu forces U Pcuograd. The ships Were sunk with all on board No confirmation rom official sources has been recejy- .I by the admiralty
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
NUMBER KILLED
 BY HUN SHELLS
LIFTS REPORT GERMAN BOM- BARDMENT KILLS TWENTY
 SIX IN RIGA

LONDON, Oct. 31.-P)-OfciaI advices received here from the Let's press bureau say that the German bomba"dment of Riga has caused the death of tTenty-six civilians and many others have been injured by bursting German shells. The prop erty damage in the city has not been extreme on account of the Germans using light artillery in their bonn lardment
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
PUBLIC

The annual Halloween Dance given by the Ladies Guild Of Sr Matthew's church at the Masonic Trmpl, bnI- room last evening was one of the most enjoyable dances of the season, II was largely attended and was sue cessful from every standpoint anan- cialIy and as mosJ pleasant social evening.
 One of the largest crowds of the present season attended it, and there wasn't a dull minute in the entire program. The feature dances were all that was claimed for them. The refreshment booth was well patron ized, and the ladies have every reason to be proud of the manner in which the affair was managed and its attendant success.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
MOSCOW REPORTS KOLCHAK DEFEAT
bOLSHEVIKI CLAIM THAT kOL- CHAk REVERSES CONTINUE
 ONE TOWN TAKEN

LONDON, Oct. 31.-PJ PJ-Ofncal bolshevik wireless despatches re cetyed today state that the forces of Admiral Kolchak continue to suffer reverses at the hands of the soviet troops. It is officially announced that the bolsheyiki have captured the town of Petropavlosk from Kolchak forces and driven them back a con siderable distance from the town.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
AERIAL TOURING
 CLUB ORGANIZED
FIRST AERIAL TOURING ASSOCE ALTON IN WORLD FORMED
 IN NEW YORK

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, Oct. 31.- (P)-The first aerial touring associa- ton ever organized in the world was recently formed in New York, accord ing to the commission that is organ izing the around the world aerial derby Members of the commission are here today and will leave for the East in a short time. They say that many aviators of national promi- hence and Eastern sportsmen are en- rolled on the aerial touring associa- tiOn's lists as charter members.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct 31.-(P) to an announcement made this evening from the state depart ment, Ellis Dressell, of Boston, has been named as charge d'atfaires for the American embassy at Berlin. He will assume the duties of his new po- sition when diplomatic relations are renewed between the United States and Germany.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01

and its various races set about re solving themselves into separate na- lions, tEe little island of Orsoya, at the junction ot three states Austria Hungary, Serbia and Rumania, was forgotten.
 After many months the Orsoyans have just decided to place their faith in Rumania
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
GIVES DATA ON START
 OF U-B0AT VAR

FORMER GERMAN CHANCELLOR
 SAYS GERMAN HATRED FOR
 AMERICA CAUSED GERMANY
 TO LAUNCH HER SUBMARINE
 CAMPMGN.
 BERLIN. Oct. &1. .PD The ba- tired of Germans of all classes. de cIarol you Bernmann Holweg. for meny German imperial chancellor, was the cause of Garmany's launching of the mfatcd submarine campaign which eventually drew the United States into inc war. The former chancellor appeared today before the committee appointed by the national assembly to determine the cause of T. war.
 He told the committee that he had condemned the diver campaign from The very outset and warned the mfH- rmy and naval leaders of Germany .or 10 underestimate the strength of .a United States He said that he failed because of the hatred of Am rtca by all classes of Germans which resulted rom America furnishing munitions to the entente Uy said that the people bltnHIy followed rne lead..sat. Q. yon Tmr.tz, Ludon- 
 art and Tiu3ruhurg
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
RUMANIA GRASS LITTLE
 ISLAND FOR HER OWN

LONDON.-lPy "A little comedy of the war is revealed in an official Rumanian statement just received in London.
 When Austria-Hungary collapsed
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
A Large ASSOPt- mGnt Of Fur Goats Fur Robes Down Quilts
 AND
 Fur Gaps
 AT M. A. PINSKA'S
RECEIVED at

RECEIVED a N. L.
  0 Vaudeville
  We but tel pc
  ka m S
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
JAPAN RAIIFIES GERMAN TREATY,
 AMERICA ALONE

EMPEROR RATIFIES THE PEACE
 TREATY; LEGISLATIVE ACTION
 NOT NECESSARY; COUNCIL AP-
 PROVED RATIFICATION ON
 MONDAY.
 TOXIC, Oct. 31.- (Py The emper- or of Japan today formally ratified the peace treaty. This completes the process of ratification by the Japan csc government, the priyy council ot ministers approving it last Mon day, and no legislative action being necessary
 The United States is now the onfy big allied power that has not ratified the treaty England, France, and Italy completed their approval and ratification some time ago Belgium has also completed it's ratification, There is considerable speculation in Iokio diplomatic circles as to the ultimate outcome of the treaty fight in the United States senate.
 It is generally believed here that the supreme council will fix the date for putting the treaty in force within a few days The first meeting of the league council will probably be call ed immediately following the treaty action.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-01
BIG CROWD HAS
 SPLENDID TIME
 AT TEMPLE HIP

BALLROOM CROWDED WITH DANGERS HALLOWEEN DANCE RANKS HIGH IN ANTSE- MENTS OFFERED THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
MONEY.

NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-Mercaptie
gP,39gg}s.; s sS@iaer: sitSFlip sES,ds ss'df SIIl. ''l on
banks, 4.72a; commercial 60-day bills.
4.72h; demand, 475% cables. 4.76 9-I6.
Guiiders, demand, 41k; cables, AIN,
Mexican dollars, 77h; government and
railroad bonds steady.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-25
NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK, Jan. 25,-The cotton
market was firm and hlghet during to.
days early trading on continuation Of
the covering movement which had been
In progress at the close last night.
There also appeared to be Wall street
buying, which was probably stimulated
by the lifting OF money. restrictions
in the matter OF stock exchange trans
actions, and after opening at an ad-
vance OF S to AZ points, the market
sold 6S To- 72 points net higher, with
81. 45c. In addition to covering, there
was considerable Liverpool and trade
buying, with the latter particularly
noted in connection with the late
months, and Japanese interests were
also credited with buying this morning.
President wilson's cable to Senator
Smith regarding exports attracted some
comment, but was not considered a
factor.
Interior reports, telling Of the growth
Of the holding movement among spot
owners and agitation for a decreased
acreage for the new crop increased the
session the trading months were so to
80 points over yesterdays final prices.
The advance extended to 22.53c for
March, q sac for May and 30. 92c for
July, or n to SO points above last
nights closing figures, making a re-
coyery of approximately one-half cent
per pound from yesterdays low leyel
Later fluctuations were irregular,
owing to realizing and increased South
q net advance OF 43 to SO points.
Cotton spot quiet; middlfng, 26. zoe.
Futures closed steady at an advance
Of AZ to Ga points.