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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-25
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-25
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Earnest Workers Meet Thursday.
The Earnest Workers w. c. T. t.,
will hold a Thanksgiving service
Thursday at r. NJ, at the M. Il,
church, Thanksgiving for state
and national prohibition, and an Of
fering for the adopted French orphan
will be special features.
Miss Olive Stilfman is in charge of
those given In the past.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-25

Help the Hospital that has helped the people of
modest and meager means-for almost half a century
The Retreat Richmonds oldest hospital 1t occupies field
all its 1t is undenomnationa unendowed and is different
other hospitals that business enterprises and
charge full rates
In the last twenty-five years the Retreat has served $4,000
patienspay part pay free 1t has given in the
wears 81 237 DAYS treatment absolutely tree
The present Retreat old family residence 125 old
The walls crmbng Furthermore the property has been
sold and mus be vacated.
which subscribed in 1917 building site
and the construction of Retreat started at
and Mulberry Street Work the
hospital proceeded far possible with funds
hand and unless the needed to finish it is forthcoming
the Retreat will have to go out of business
The of $125OO0 needed to complete and equip the
which be modern and o-dae in every parcu
will have double the capacity of the present hospital
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-25
/ Help the Retreat Double Its Service
l to Richmond's Sufferers!

the days when ii the citys only hospital the re-
treat Richmond become the home of many tine modern
hospitals until today she is pointed to the hospital and med
cal of the south.
this grand old Richmond institution that has served
people we'll throughout the period of the wonderful
growth following the civil deserve home in keeping with
the Richmond of today?
Remember if the money is contributed to finish the new
Retreat very go out of business nne-
imperative If Retreat to be saved to hlc
mond This is hosptait belongs to all the people iVe
give and give as literally you
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-25

Thomas Tunstl.il D@vis
Arthur L. Adau,son
.Lohn Kerr Branch
George Bryan
John Stewart Bryan
TaxeSven n Darlington
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
JAIL DRY'S AGENT ON CHARGE OF
 BOOTLEGCING

Huntington, W. Va, July 23- Seized by alleged moO1fshiners brought before Grecnbrier country justice of the peace and found guilty on a charge of boot logging. was the experience of H. R. Ratliff, a state prohibition officer, who returned late yester- day from a tour into the hiils- Ratiiff was sentenced to serve sixty days in jail by the justice, but was rescued by Harry Fftz- gerald, a brother officer from an alleged moonshiner, who was es- corting the convicted official to the baStile.
 Ratlif and Fitzgerald went to Greenbrier county to investigate report that many illicit stills were in operation. They located two stills and Ratliff went to the village of Auto, w. Va, to tele- phone the Department at Charles ton for additional men to make the raid. While in Auto, Rat Tiff was arrested by alleged moon- sinners at the point of revolvers, brought before the justice, charg- ed with bootIegging and convict ed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
RAINY WEATHER
 CUTS REVENUE OF CONNECTICUT co.

The recent rainy weather has caused large decrease in the revenues of the Connecticut Co. lines which tap Meadows End, Walnut Beach, Laurel Beach, Fort Trumbull Beach and Woodmont, according to statement made today by Manager J. s. Good- win of the local division of the trolley company Those who own cottages there or have rented accommodations are not doing any more travelling than necessary and the transient bus mess. which is large in warm weather, has fallen off to a marked extent.
 The business on the city lines of the Connecticut Co. has also suffered be- cause of the continued rains. For the first few days of the wet spell there was practically no difference in re- ceipts but since last Saturday those who useJ the cars to visit the bus mess district for shoping or other purposes have evidently decided to remain at home until the sun emerges from it's hiding place.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
Still Hope
 To Obtain
 Govt Food
Chamber of Commerce Dis approves Because of Re
 tail Merchants.
TRYING TO FIND
 WAY TO PURCHASE
Reduction of 206 on Cost Price When Cities Buy
 Foodstuffs.

The attempt to hit the high cost of living in Bridgeport is still alive, although 1t almost took the. count when the Chamber of Commerce, re- plying to @ letter from Mayor Wilson, reported that the executive commit tee disaproved the project on the ground that local retail merchants were interested. It was stated in the reply of the Chamber of Commerce to the mayor, that local dealers buy ing surplus government food would in all probability offer 1t to the pub lie at very nearly cost.
 Further efforts are being made to- day in the hope that some means will be found to get the city people the benefit of the special offer to mu- nicipalities. While it is true that re- tail merchants may bid ane buy the goods, 1t is also true that the gov ernment's special conditions of sale to cities are such that a reduction of 20 per cent. from the original cost will be given when cities are pur- chesers.
 Commenting on the situation today Mayor Wilson said: "I certainly hope that some way win be found by which this food can be bought Tho city can do only tose things spectfical- city can do only those things specific possible way for the city to handle this, I would go at it in a minute"
 Conference of the Chamber Of Commerce officials and Mayor Wilson will be held later in the day to con- sider new features of the proposition and some decision definitely may be reached.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
FIND WAR PROHIBITION IS CONSTITUTIONAL, IN
 TRIAL OF s. !. M|NERy
New Haven Liquor Dealer is Found Guilty of Violating Law By New York Fed eral Judge-Five Gases Pending.

New York, July 23-Consti- tutionality of the war time prohibition act was upheld in an opinion handed down here today by Federal Judge Thomas I. Chatfield, of Brook lyn, in a test case against Ste phen A. Winery, a saloon keep CT, brought by the Liuor Deal CTS Association of Connecticut.
 Judge Chatfeld,s decision was based upon testimony he heard re- gently in New Haven. where he sat in the place of Federal Judge Edwin s. Thomas of Connecticut.
 Winery, backed by the Connecticut liquor men in order to test the va Hdity of the law, opened a saloon in Meriden. He was arraigned before Judge Chatfeld in New Haven on the charge that on or about July last he sold intoxicating liquor "unlaw-- fully and knowingly before the con- clusion of the present war and be- fore the termination of demobiliza- ton, the date of which Is to be de- termined by the president"
 (Continued on Page Three)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
Make Claim Of Fraud
 In $658,0O0 Bond Issue
HOLDERS OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED SECURITIES OF DANBURY & BETHEL R. R., HAD NO
 CHANGE TO RECOVER MONEY.

Claiming that a fraud was perpe- trated by former officials of the Dan bury & Bethel Street Railway Co.,, in issuing bonds to the extent of s65S,- 900 without giving holders of pre- viously issued bonds a chance to re- cover their money, Attorney~John R. Buck of Hartford, appeared before Judge Shumway at the county court house today to press the claim of pr. A. F. Blackman of Colorado Springs, Colo. who holds S30,000 worth of bonds of the 1911 issue.
 There has been a terr1blewrong done here" declared Attorney Buck, because of the actions of the old Danbury & Bethel directors. I have no criticism of Receiver Ives. If he
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
GIRLS TO START WORK TOMORROW MORNING
 IN 3 CORSET PLANTS
Union is Recognized-Em- ployes Win Average In crease of Twenty Five Per Cent. in Wages-No Thread Charge.

Every corset shop in Bridge port was closed today but it is probable they will all open again tomorrow as the settle ment between the workers and Warner Brothers has been ac- cepted by the strike committee and will be ratified at the meet ing of the workers tonight.
 The officials of the other shops, the Birnsvye-socners. have sisnined their willingness, to abide by the decision made in the Warner conference.
 Committees between the workers and the officials of these concerns are in conference today and both sides are confident that the Warner agree rnent will be accepted in all the fac tories.
 If the committees 50 report, the ratification of these agreements will also be made at to-niyht's meeting.
 The Warnar agreement Includes the ogrttion of the union, the selection of shop committees outside the shop. and away from the influences of the factory officials, an average increase of 75 por cont in wages. no charge for thread or other material used in the shop and arbitration of the A hour week. decision on this matter to be made within two weeks after the worker- go back to work
 The cutters are to receive an in- crease of Is cents an hour, with a corresponding increase when on piece
 ICont1nued On Page rSIne)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
rO Secure
 Home For
 The Legion
Bridgeport War Board Rec commended Purchase of
 McElroy Home. TO MAKE PLACE
 FOR SERVICE MEN Necessary to Raise Fund of $12,50O-Want Public
 to Help.

The purchase of the McElroy homestead at BOT Golden Hill street as the home for the Bridgeport Chapter of the American Legion, an organization of all service men, has been recommended by the Bridge port War Board in a letter today re- cetved by Mayor Clifford B. Wilson, who was asked to secure the city s aid in the movement. An option on the property at SIP, ,500 has been se- cured and today letters were seat to a large number of Bridgeport ctti- zens, asking them to contribute to a fund which 1t is hoped to raise quickly to buy the property.
 The council has already appro- priated s2.100 for the American Le- zion and 1t was intended that this amount should be used for rent until such time as home could be secur- ed. It is likely that this amount will be saved If the present considered place can be bought.
 Mayor Wilson today made the fol- lowing statement relative to the pur- chase:
 This project has my cordial sup port and I believe 1t will appeal to our citizens as a cause in which we can all enlist as a slight expression of our appreciation to the men re- turning from service.
 T believe that subscriptions will be readily forthcoming and most heartily commend this matter to the most liberal support of the people of Bridgeport.
 T believe that all of our people will be, not only willing but anxious to provide a comfortable home for the men who suffered physical illness, wounds and discomforts for the pres ervation of our unity and the main tenance of our institutions"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
SOAP C0NP ANY
 FILES SUIT FOR
 $1,50O DAMAGES

Stating that William H. Bogart of Sound Beach obtained credit for a shipment of soap from the Fairchild Ss Shelton Co. of this city by falsely representing himself as the joint owner of property valued at s30,0OO, the local soap manufacturers filed suit against Boeart in the superior court today for s1 300 damages.
 It Ia claimed that on May 1 last Bogard wished to place an order for soap with the F'airchild & Shelton Co. He wanted to purchase on credit and in response to questions said he owned valuable Darien property jointly with his wife. As a result of this statement soap to the value of s1.o34.25 was sold to Bogart, the complaint states
 The company says Bogart's story was not true and 1t has been unable to collect the bill The suit is re- x4..v. 4T.,.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
Threw Beer Bottles, Glasses
 And Chairs To Halt Meeting
TEN PERSONS SHOT DURING DISORDERS ATT MAJORITY SOCIALIST GATHERING IN BER-
 LIN-OTHER MEETINGS STOPPED.

Berlin, Tuesday, July 22-Ten per- sons were shot during disorders which attended the breaking up of a majority socialist meeting by com munists and spartacans here yester- day. Those attending the meeting, which was held in the Trades Union building, attempted to lynch the man who fired the shots. but he was saved by hospital helpers who were in the building.
 Several majority socialist meetings held late yesterday did develop as smoothly and quietly as they began but communists and spartacans by a prearranged plan smuggled fellow radicals into halls where the majority socialists were congregated and there broke up the meetings by catcalls and other noises. and even by vio- lence.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23

had been appointed six years ago all this would not have happened
 It was stated that Dr. Blackman bought the bonds in 1911 and 1t was provided that if further bonds should be issued he should have the option of being paid the par value of his holdings if he did not wish to take new bonds in exchange. It is claim ed that new bonds were issued in 1914 and Dr. Blackman was not mo- tified.
 Now that the Danbury & Bethel road has gone into the hands of a receiver, Dr. Blackman wants his s3O,OO0 claim preferred to holders of later bond issues. The hearing was resumed this afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
UNLICHTED HAY WAGON BLAMED
 FOR FATALITY

That the death of Frank Schneider might have been prevented if the hay wagon which he tried to avoid had been provided with a light, was the finding of Coroner Phelan today. The coroner stated that inasmuch as the law exempted hay wagons from car rying lights he could not hold Charles w. Cozier, driver of the wagon, re- sponsible. It is therefore found that Schneider's death on July 15 was due to accidental causes.
 The motorcyclist was riding at a speed of from 15 to IS miles an hour when he steered into a telegraph pole in trying to avoid hitting the wagon, which was approaching on the Hunt ington turnpike just north of Boards ley park. Cozier was driving on the right hand side of the road, the weight of testimony showed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
WARNS WILSON
 HE WILL NOT
 APPROVE PACT

Washington, July 23 Senator Page, Republican, Vermont. frankly outlined his objections to the peace treaty to President Wilson at the White House today and told the President he would not approve. 1t Beyond this statement, Senator Page would not discuss the conference.
 Senator Sterling of South Dakota, another White House caller, said neither he nor the President mem tfoned the Shantung settlement. They discussed Article Ten of the League of Nations covenant referring to protection of nations against "ex- ternal aggression" and the clause relating to the withdrawal of nations from the league. The Senator would not 70 Into details of the discussion
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23

At countless meetings the majority socialist speakers gave up attempt ing to speak after half an hour of shouting and in the Trades Union building, where the biggest meeting was held, chairs, beer bottles, glasses and even tables were flung about in successful attempt to break up the gathering.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
REPUBLICAN CONFLAB

Washington, July 23-House Re- publicans were notified today that tonight's party conference would con- sider any question presented although discussion was expected to center about proposed enlargement of the executive steering committed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
MAN
 HELD BY POLICE
 FOR OBSERVATION
Special to The Times)

ISpec1dI 10 The IImeS1
 Stratford, July 23-Nicholas Au- trose. of Evelyn street. was arrested last night and is held for observa- ton. Brandishing a razor, he ran wild through the streets and finally to the river bank in Elm street, where he jumped in.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
CIRCUS PLAN CHANGED.

Robinson's circus, fin town to- day, will play on the grounds in duct, instead of in Boston avenue. as has been several times an- nounced. The parade plans had to be changed accordingly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
DOLLAR DAY SALES

Tomorrow Thursday, July 24, ise Brfdgeport's Official Dollar Day.
 Your dollar does double dutsssa Read the remarkable offerinxs by : the city's leading merchants m tonight's issue of The r1ndeS .s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
FAMOUS MINSTREL DEAD.

San Diego, Cal. July 23-George H. Primrose. famous minstrel. died here today after severe illness. He
 born in Ontario, ee years ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-23
The Weather Report

Bridgeport and vicinity Fair tonight and Thurs day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20

otherwise used up in such transporta- uon. To quote from the afore mentioned bulletin:
 We work with feverish haste to push steel rails to the mines, the steel mills, 10 every city, so that our manufactured products can reach the market or per haps. tidewater for reshipment to all part of the world. But you are neglect ing the most important of all-wmch is agriculture.
 ''We have failed to modernze trans porta ton to the rural districts. which, up to now. remained as it has always been-a relic of the past. in the world which is twentieth century in character.
 The bulletin points out that every com munity has it's rural section which should produce as much as possible for that sections needs, and that such produce can be profitably hauled by rural motor truck express. We are never more than 60 days ahead of starvation, and if all the crops of the world failed for three months at one time, life on this planet would cease, as far as humanity is con- cerned. All crops never fail at once, but it is not impossible. The thing to do to bring about cheaper food and more of it, is to stimulate efforts of the farm CT in each of our communities by pro viding rural express which will bring in fresher and better food at lower cost and result into the production of sur plus to be stored for emergencies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
MORALE OF GERMAN
 FORCES VERY LOW

Coblenz, March 19.-lnformaton from unoccupied German territory reaching American intelligence officers of the army of occupation is to the ef- feet that the morale of old German reg imenta now in their depots in various parts of Germany is exceedingly low Almost every newspaper from the smaller towns on the other side of the bridee cad where troops are Sarrl- soned report one .or more eases or rob berry of the battalion funds and theft df army horses or other evidences of dishonesty Reports indicate that the thefts are by soldiers themselves due to the low morale among the troops. Several cases of stealing by temporary commissioned officers have also been reported.
 At recent meeting of the soldiers council of the Fourth German corps t Magdeburg it was charged that a crops fund df 5000 marks. originally paid in commissions from civilians to whom the corps farmed out Belgian civilians, had decreased to 25, 1000 marks and that the difference had gone to staff officers, under guise of reim oursement for eX- penSeS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
AUSTRALIA DOESN'T
 WANT THE ISLANDS
Newspapers Think It Would Be a Calamity to Have Re
 spOnsibility for Them
By Associated Press

Sydney, Australia, March 2.-Public opinion in Australia as expressed by some
 of the newspapers of Sydney and Mel
 bourne is represented as opposing the idea that Australia wants to annex the formerly German islands of the south Pa
 cihc They point out that there has been
 a misapprehension in Paris and elsewhere
 as to the attitude of Australians on this
 point For example, the Melbourne Age
 says:
 An unhappy and untrue picture of Aus
 ference We are represented as de-
 manding German territory as payment
 for our services in the war A wrong inn
 pression may very we'll be due to mis- representation of Australian opinion. MT. Hughes (premier) appears to have given the unfortunate impression that Australia wants to annex the Pacific islands. The only datum he can have is the resolution
 passed by both houses of Parliament in November last, declaring that the cap tured German colonies must not be hand ed back to Germany, and that Australia should be consulted over their disposi- ton. This is a very different thing from a claim for annexation We want, in fact. to have as little responsibility for them as is consistent with our safety. It would be a calamity if they were given to Aus trala as a gift. Australia is not in
 position to manage an empire in the Pa cific. We have already far more terri tory than we can populate and develop.
 The Sydney Daily Telegraph also dis avows any desire by Australia to start little empire of her own. What would have suited us best would have been the assumption of control in the Pacific by
 Britain herself" says the Telegraph. 'Or even by America, if America had seen her way clear to stretch her idea of anti imperial policy. Most Australians if they had been consulted would have preferred not to take them (the former German