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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-29

gotten that we must prepare our selves for extending very liberal credits abroad, because Europe needs large quantities of food and other products for which she cannot pay in either goods or gold. Our supply of the latter is so redundant that we do not wish to enlarge it; conse- quently there is no other course but that of giving long credits, or invest ing freely in foreign enterprises which would still further strengthen our position as a creditor nation. For tunately the cessation of bond issues and the eventfuI drop in taxation will place us in most favorable position for aiding Europe in this respect The Italian crists, regrettable as it may be, has not yet proved a stock market factor. The effect of the Victory bond issue upon the money market has been practically discounted by the advances on Treasury notes. As stated elsewhere the loan will be great success.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-29
HENRY CLEWS'
 WEEKLY LETTER

The belief expressed in these ad- vices for several weeks past, that the Improvement in financial conditions would result in more activity and higher prices in the security markets has been amply justified, It may be worth while to summarize these i'm provements, which have been multi- plying in number and force since the middle of February, when the finan- cial district first began to realize the inherent strength of the business sit uation in the United States, and that the turn of the tide had been reach ed. These are the principal ractors in the present situation:
 20 Reasons for Encouragement.
 l. Relief of business from pressure of war conditions.
 ?, Signing of peace treaty only a matter of settling final details.
 s. End of war loans, and release of money hereafter for legitimate busf- ness,
 4. Federal taxes have reached the maximum and must hereafter decline.
 5. Consequent revival of long de- 4erred enterprise and improvements,
 8, Removal of many war restric- tions, permitting return of foreign and domestic trade to normal condi- tions.
 '. Failure of government price fix ing theories, and return of market freedom.
 8. Wages have been generally ad- vanced and the crisis induced by high prices is less acute.
 g. Prospects of better understand ing between labor and capital.
 10. A season of great agricultural
 
 good business for the West and South which in turn should stimulate rail road traffic in both sections.
 Il. Building is sure to be much more active owing to urgent demands for housing and office room which have often put rents up to excessive rates
 12. Railroads will be large buyers of rails, locomotives, and cars to off set war wear and recent economics.
 13. A special session of Congress Is expected in latter half of May. The new House promises to be more con- servative than it's radical pred ecessor; and there is a brighter outlook for saner and sounder legislation.
 A. Public opinion is becoming less hostile to public service corporations, so that despite a bad situation in local LracUOnS, the chance of SeCur- ing fair compensation to offset higher wages and other expenses fs much improved.
 15. Foreign trade is expanding sat- isfactOrily, March exports being 6O5,0OO.O0O, or SS2,OOO,0OO more than a year ago. Imports reached S257,0O0,O 900, or S25,OOO 900 in excess of the same period of 1918. The out look for export trade is decidedly en- cOuraging, since we shall soon have 10 ship large quantities of cotton. oil. steel and other products to satisfy the imperative necessities of devastated Europe. South America and Asia will also be liberal buyers in our markets.
 16. Now that the black list and the license system have been practically abolished with all countries except Germany and Bolshevfst Russia, ex- pansion will be more rapid and upon more natural lines; always remem- bering however that the buying power of the warning nations has been graveiy impaired, and that our exports will chiefly depend upon our ability and willingness to give credit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-29

WELL, ANTN0UI- . BESSIE WAITED A A TIGER. YEP A > A H TIGER FOR A pET. O. NS& Es 50, ,~ittAT COULD HER s<c&9 la OLD enAN DO As 7Ss
 HoTGlNS a- ESSZSgsSS $s2aEyT TA NA IR, So HE Cor HER A 7tGERE9 RplkE ERi
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-29

big surplus is disposed of the copper shares will probably remain in a state of quiet, without much induce ment to purchase for immediate profit. The railroad contract with the St. Paul railroad has been signed. Ac- ton on the preferred stock may be taken in the near future. Strength has been continued in Westinghous SC Electric, which remains attractive at present prices. Southern Pacific is reported to be we'll bought during re sessions. Pools are reported to be bullish on American Car 6 Foundry, American Iinseed, Corn Products, Railway Steel Spring and some of the motor stocks. The strength in Texas Pacific has been accompanied by r-u- uOrs Of new and favorable oil devel- Opments. At the annual meeting of the New Haven it was brought out that the railroad earned SIS. eco. 900 more in 1918 than in 1917. but spent $25, ,0G0, ,O0o to do so. ST, ,000, 600 of which went for increased wages.
 Common sense is apparently begin ming to prevail in labor circles. for lat a recent convention resolutions were a4oPtnd calling on the national organizations to oust BoIshevfst unions. It is estimated that a third of all the workers in this country are represented in the agricultural and allied industries. Therefore, with a record winter wheat crop of 827, 900. 900 bushels against 56O 0CO, 600 last year and a condition of 99S per cent. against the ten year average of S23 per cent, their wants will be certain ito make for prosperous conditions Good crops always increase building construction activity in the agrteuI- tura1 regions Large interests may be encouraged by prospects to keep their holdings of good securities until the war tax period passes---somethin that will constitute a sort of guaran- tee against heavy sales. While Pres ldent Wilson may be slow to act in telephone wage controversies, the press reflects a, decisive stand on the part of public opinion with regard to the attitude of the Postmaster-Gen- eral. More than 1,30OOOO foreign born residents of this country have gone back or are preparing to go back to their native countries,' says the American Bankers association adding, Ut Is estimated that thev will carry with them nearly S40OO O00,OO0 equal to four-fffthe of the to- tai currency in circulation and in re- serve in the United States before, the war" Up to this writing over one ninth of the Victory Liberty Loan has been subscribed. We should all subscribe as heavily as possibIe---and Keep the Faith!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-29
AUTO REPAIRING.

BARNTUM SERVICE GARAGE-Gen- eral repairs on all makes of cars, storage, accessories, springs repair ed, etc. Our service means service. 1900 Barnum Av. Tel. Noble, 1889, Bridgeport, Conn U26ds"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-29
AUTO HIRE

FOR HIRE-New Rec auto, passen- ger; parties solicited Phone Bar mum 2144-3. or call 226 Cottage st.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-29

WE ARE offering for sale, at a sacri- flee, the followtngt 1 car 1 inch,
 red quartered oak, strictly first and
 and second quality; cars, % inch. red quartered Oak, strictly first and second quality, are absolutely bone dry, nice selected figure, cut and selected for export in 1918; for
 prices, etc, write us, if interested. The Metropolitan Chair Co, New Haven, Conn. U26s+
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-29

Gerty-fWhat are you going to do with all those fellows you have been corresponding with at the front. when they come back? You cer- tatnly can't become engaged to all of them"
 Prunella (hopefuIy)-"I don't know. They may come back one at a, time. Life
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-29
TODAY'S WANTS

EX-MARNB WANTS position as stenographer, clerk or secretary; capable; excellent references An swer Charles McCrary, Al Gregory Boulevard, South Norwalk, Conn.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-29

Charley, dear" said young Mrs Torkins, T hope the government will compel all men to wear low shoes
 T don't quite see your reason
 Why, would not that necessarily put a stop to this dreadful bootleg ging ?''-Wa shington Star
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-29
AUTO ACCESSORIES

400 USED TIRES-3ox3, ss up; BOX 3h. S5 up; 32x31 $7; S1x4. S7; 34x4, $s. Standard Tire Repair Co, 80 Lesbta. St.,rear of D. & c. oil Co, State St. U26atl$
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-30

men, both on foreign and domestic
soil, followed in splendid style.
A big delegation OF Keystone
Division men followed. after which
came the Liberty Band, of Middle
town. Officers and service men fell
in behind this band. Following came
the colored veterans, many of whom
saw service overseas with the vari-
Gus units of the Buffalo (92nd)
Division.
Then came the Municipal Band
after which marched service men,
marines, big contingent of "gobs"
and a single yeawoman. Other dele
cations of service men were inter-
spersed throughout the remainder
of the division and some few Har-
risburg service men, as yet unable
to be about by themselves because
of injuries suffered on foreign soil,
We're carried in automobiles.
The Commonwealth and New
Cumberland Bands marched at
proper intervals near the end of
the second and final division of the
procession.
The street lighting system failed
last night during the midst of the
celebration and for half hour the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-30
CITY BACK TO
NORMAL STRIDE
rContinued from First Page.l

order of events it was through fault
of the mind and not of the heart
on the part of those whose task:
self-appointed and altogether one OF
affection, 1t was to carry out the
order of the day and evening.
The day was crowded with IN
teresting events, the parade, the
baseball game, the banquet In the
river front park, dancing, fireworks
and the theaters for those VINO
wanted to sit down quietly and re-
ioice in the company of those Tor
whom the program had been ar
ranged. The crowds were every
where, chiefly in the places OF
amusement when the formal well
come celebration had come to lts
conclusion.
Filler Thrills Crowds
Not the least interesting feature
of the day was the airplane f1ying
of a single aviator, who performed
hair-raising stunts all over the city
and the loud whirring of whose
motor could be heard with startling
distinctness in nearly every nome
This birdman gave his exhibitions
between four and five o'clock. AT
tiroes he few so low as to send a
thrill ND and down the spines of the
Thousands who watched him and
who frequently wondered Whether
his daring was prompted by the I'M
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-30
Cheers Greet Mdrchers
All AlOng Parade Route

Cheer after cheer burst from the
proud crowd as it witnessed it's sons
who went out to fight and its daugh-
ters who went out to save, some two
and one-half years ago, some two
years ago and some lesser lengths
of time, swinging down the street.
Captain Joseph Thompson. direct
ing platoon of police. lead off the
procession, followed by the famous
Spring Garden Band. of York. Then
came George w. Rhoads. depart
ment commander of the G. A. r.,
who served as chief marshal, to-
gether with Captain Francis H. Hoy,
Jr., his chief of staff.
The aids, Captain George c. Jack,
Captain A. M. Porter, Captain E.
Laubenstein, Captain Walter K.
Thrush and Lieutenant Samuel Fit
| ting, serving as aids, followed.
Then came divisional marshal
| Harry S. Watson and his aids,
Michael Floyd. Francis III. Hoy, Sr.,
Joseph Runkle and James Auter.
G. A. II. Men in Procession
G.. A. r. men, almost 200 of them,
riding in 33 automobiles in double
column, lead off the division. Each
one of the three city posts and sew
eral out of town posts had repre-
sentations riding in the automobile.
A. burst of applause greeted these
veteran wearers of the blue as their
thinned ranks passed by.
The Moose Band followed in the
wake of the Civil War survivors and
were followed by delegation from
Captain Howard l.. Calder Post, No.
81, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and
of Harrisburg Camp, No. s, United
Spanish American War Veterans.
Company l, Pennsylvania Reserve
Militia, and the Pennsylvania Re-
serve Militia Truck Company and
motor trucks of the unit, brought
up the rear of the division.
Interest in Second Division
1t was in the second division that
most of Harrisburg's int crest center
ed, for it was in it that were found
the greater number of the city's
veterans of the country's most re-
cent war. Colonel Frederick M.
OFT, former prominent Pennsylvania
National Guardsman, acting as divi-
sional marshal, led off, followed by
his aids, Captain Paul w. Harm,
Captain Ross A. Hickok, Lieutenant
David Mcconnell, Harry E. carp
and Howard Myers.
Old Band in Line
The old Eighth Regiment Band of
Pennsylvania National Guard, which
became the Sixtieth Pioneer Infan-
try Band following the reorganiza-
ton of the Pennsylvania National
Guard, as which it was preparing
to go overseas when the armistice
was signed, led off the division.
Colors of the allied nations, each
borne by an overseas veteran of
either the Twenty eighth or Seven
ty-ninth division, appeared in the
rear of the old Eighth Band.
Overseas Nurses Checred
Overseas nurses, more than a
score in number, each attired in
natty uniform drew thunderous
rounds of applause as they passed
by. Workers of the Z. w. e. A.,
Y. M. C. A., K. of c., Jewish Welfare
Board, Salvation Army, and others
followed. A big delegation of city
physicians and surgeons who served
in the medical corps and rendered
invaluable assistance in allaying the
suffering of officers and enlisted
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-30

to you," one remarked. About all
I can remember of the Army is the
K. P. service 1 had for weeks"
Big halves of fried chicken ap-
pcaled to the men most. When the
main course was served the talking
almost stopped except now and then
when the boys joked about the meals
they got in the Army with 'sium"
at the head of the menu most of
the time.
Women Volunteer Walters
V. Grant Forrer, who had charge
of securing the tables and arranging
them, divided them into ten sections
with a big kitchen for each unit
At each of these from thirty to forty
women volunteered as walters,
whole scores of others served cake
and ice cream.
Boy Scouts numbering more than
250 were on duty and aided in keep
ing order and carrying MESA ges to
various persons in charge. While
the soldiers were banqueting many
thousands of relatives and friends
crowded along the edge of the park
Just to see how the "big army"
would be served.
Enough For All
Mothers, wives, sisters and sweet
hearts acted as mattresses and there
was so much to get that finally even
the coaXing of those who were serv-
ing brought the answers Couldn't
eat any more if 1 wanted to. 1t
certainly was fine"
From colonels to privates the
same expression was heard many
times during the evening. Every
thing that could be furnished to
tempt the appetite was on the
tables. Fruits of all kinds, cigarets,
soft drinks, coffee, cantaloupes, the
chicken course, ice cream bricks and
cakes Three stories high" were
some of the things to be enjoyed.
The variety of cakes showed that
many fond mothers, wives and
sweethearts had been busy for there
was no end to the assortment
Plenty of Music
Four bands, the Municipal, Com
monwealth, Moose and Eighth Regi-
ment, furnished plenty of music,
giving programs of popular song
and lively band Numbers.
Mrs. Florence Ackley Ley with a
flying chorus of women, sang for the
boys and one of their numbers that
just fit the occasion as one of the
men remarked was "A Perfect Day."
Entertainers who are appearing at
the Majestic also sang for the SOL
diers.
A more picturesque scene could
not be imagined than the one pre-
sented in the park. Under scores of
tall naples were stretched the tables,
covered with snowy white cloths
over which had been laid fern and
fruits. Seated here were the thou
sands of boys in khaki, with an oc-
casional navy blue uniform showing
that Harrisburg had men in that
service also.
Lights After Sunset
Women, most of them in white,
and Boy Scouts in khaki, moved
about, and out over the ripping
the sun went down,
sending a dull red glow across the
water and the park. After the sun
set hundreds of electric lights
along the park for the
occasion, were turned on.
One Thought UppermOst
From the time the parade began
to form until the last inning of the
game on the Island. the uppermost
thought in the minds of every uni
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-30
DiDision Insignia
Seen EDeryDhere

Insignia of but few American
divisions of the past war, were miss
ing yesterday in the big procession
of former service men as they proud
ly swung over city streets before the
eyes of admiring Harrisburg.
The red keystone of the Twenty
eighth and the Lorraine Cross of the
Seyenty-ninth divisions predomin-
ated, but the representation of other
divisions was large. Practically every
American division had q representa-
tive in line. Insignia of foreign
divisions were included, number
of men having been attached to for
eign divisions during their overseas
service and by reason of this fact be-
ing entitled to wear the units in
sigma.
Not a branch of the service was
unrepresented and not an Army
rank from that of colonel down
failed to have a representative in
the big procession while both COM
missioned and mmissioned men
of the Navy and Marine Corps were
included.
Three thousand persons, veterans
of the Civil Spanish American and
World Wars, were in the line of
march, with the veterans of the past
war, quite naturally, forming the
bulk. The representation of all
former service men, however ranked
high in the percentage scale. There
were few city men who were not
in line.
Thousands as Witnesses
Thousands of persons thronged
the sidewalks and portions of the
! streets all along the route of parade.
balconies. windows and roofs were
thronged to capacity long before the
procession moved off.
So eager did the city people and
their guests become to witness the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-30
Thousands Enjoy Chicken
Banquet on RiUer Front

Seated at long rows of tables
stretched in the River Park from
Locust street north to the Civic
Club, thousands of Harrisburg SOL
diers, sailors and marines, enjoyed
a big banquet last evening, given to
them as guests of the city during
their welcome home.
After a parade in the afternoon
and 12-inning ball game on the
Island those boys certainly were
hungry. 1t didn't take them long to
take their places at the tables. Then
the banquet started. Ten. double
Army kitchens were scattered along
the curb in the park and about 400
volunteers kept the boys busy with
the plates of chicken and other
good things to eat which they serV-
ed.
No Standing in Line
There was no standing in line
with a mess kit, no calls to the K. p.
to get a move on" No indeed, this
was a banquet with each and every
soldier and sailor comfortably seat
ed and being served.
TT sure is good to have it brought
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-30

march of the soldier brave that they
jammed the streets to such degree
that the parade was delayed consid-
erably in moving off and in proceed
ing along it's scheduled route In
Market Square the throng became
so thick that the marchers We're un-
able to proceed until the crowd was
cleared away by city police, and men
from the Harrisburg Recruiting Sta
ton, riding in motorcycles and au-
tomobiles. All along the way diff
ficulty was experienced in keeping
the throngs at a satisfactory distance
for the marchers to pass.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-30
City Electrician Made
Address at Convention
of u. S. Wire Chiefs

Clark E. Diehl, city electrician and
manager of the Postal Telegraph
Company of this city, delivered the
presidents address at the annual
meeting of the International Associa-
ton of Municipal Electricians, held
at the Auditorium Hotel, Chicago,
September %, "a, % and 26. Promi-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-30

formed boy was the chow line to be
formed at o'clock. Long before the
appointed hour the crowd began to
gather. leaning against the ropes
and gazing hopefully at the groan-
ing tables.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-30

portance of the occasion or whether
his stunts were feats of skill that
had, by reason of long practice,
become easy of performance. The
number on his plane was 36. 1t
could easily be seem from the
streets, more easily some times than
others, especially when he darted
close to earth.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-30

nent electricians of the United States
took part in the meeting. DIR. CharleS
p. Steinmetz, the eminent electrlcai
authority, was on the program.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-30
HOMIE AGAIN

DR.. B. S. Behney will resume the
practice of dentistry at 236 North
Second street after October 8. Bell
1S14-Ady. :
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-30

business section of the city was
without lights, excepting those on
automobiles
The Dolores star., 1919-12-19
TASK SET
FOR CONGRESS

Washington, Dec. 3.-President Will
son In his message to Congress, rec
commended:
Establishment of national budget
system
Simplification of income and excess
profits taxes.
Legislation to secure employment
and land for service men.
Laws to encourage increased crop
production.
Protection for Americas new chem
icnl and dyestuffs industry.
Federal aid in the building of good
roads.
Development of forest resources.
Enactment of Attorney General Pal
mer's legislation for dealing with the
reds.
Legislation to reduce the cost of liv-
ing and extension of the Lever act
Laws to bring about characterization
OF Industry. including participation OF
workers in decisions affecting their
welfare.
Establishment of the principles re-
gardins labor laid down by the League
of Nations.
The Dolores star., 1919-12-19
Kansas Shipping Coal.

Pittsburg, Kan.-Kansas has got
toe hold in the coal mining business
Toward storm-swept southwest kar
sas, where the mercury is lowering Il
Few degrees below zero, is speeding
the first car of coal mined by volun
teer workers in the strip pits of the
Pittsburg field. 1t was billed out oil
Pittsburg to the mayor of Coldwater,
Kan. and was expected to be followed
ny other cars destined for sections
where the coal famine is most acute.
The Dolores star., 1919-12-19
WILSON MESSAGE
READ TOCONGRESS
MAKES MANY IMPORTANT REC
LAMENTATIONS TO
CONGRESS.
WILSON WARNS REDS
FINANCIAL SYSTEM MUST BE
CHANGED, SAYS THE
PRESIDENT.
Western Newspaper Union News Service,

W-.tern Newspaper Union News Service
The Presidents message to Congress
Tuesday follows:
TO the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives:
I sincerely regret that I cannot he
present at the opening of this session
ef the Congress. am thus prevented
FROM presenting in as direct Il way as
! could wish the many questions that
are pressing for solution at this time.
Happiiy. have had the advantage Of
the advice Of the heads of the several
executive departments who have kept
In close touch with affairs in their de
tail and whose thoughtful recommend
atoms earnestly second.
In the matter of the railroads and
the readiuStment of their affairs grow
Ing out of federal control. shall take
the liberty at later day of address
lag YOU