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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
LOCO OFFICIALS
 HOLD MEETING

Officials and district managers of the Locomobile Go. of America, from practically every portion of the Unit ed States, gathered at headquarters in this city today for the annual con- vention.
 Routine matters were discussed q and several addresses by officials and engineers of the company were de- hvered in addition to the filing of reports and suggestions from the dis trict managers, who told of the in creased demand for the product of Bridgeport's great automobile fac tory.
 Plans were made for increased ac- tivities during the coming year, and several technical matters relating to the improvement of engines, bodies and accessories were discussed by en- gineers and designers of the com pany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, sS. PROBATE COURT,


 Estate of Joseph F. McHugh of Bridgeport, in said district, incom- petent person.
 The conservator having made ap- plcation for an order authorizing him to sell certain real estate belonging to said estate, as per said application on file duly appears.
 Ordered, That the said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office in Bridgeport, on the 9th day of June, 1919, at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon, and this court directs said conservator to give notice to all persons interested in said estate to appear, 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 4th day of June, A. D. 1919, and return make to the court of notice given.
 Attest:
 PAUL L. MILLER, Tndge
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 Thes" great financiers have their eggs in many baskets, but each basket is lined another. The many manipuators feel that the financial world is in jeopardy when there good profit, and of course, the money operations dis count.
 There is rather more than reason believe indeed. good foundation for knowing. that the inter national financers of all the countries including other
 First of all their object is to secure a speedy peace, and make money fluent and Therefore profitable
 What the spacious argument that all will he well in the end if only we sensible, terms with the and extensive stock exchange activities
 Tn Paris innumerabic agencies are at work in behalf of purely financial interests. It is no criu- jeans lplytop r1tionsc
 Cism to point that good many of these Amer This is perfectly natural because the circum- of the has given the United States supreme power in the control of finance.
 IL Is rcCkCncd that the appropriate moment ia arrived. only assist the hard-pressed counteos of the Allies in return for fair profit but offer Germany huge financial aid at the expenditure shall he chiefly, rot with France England. but with the United States
 Thus the American financier will get capital return. and n association with huge industrial operation American trade will be considerably aug mcntod
 Accordingly. is than likely that American friends will be subjected to a animat- cd propasarGa to come to a speedy settlement with Germany.
 The American, like anyone else. desirous do well by himself there is a of all truis;ic sen iment on the other side of the Allan tic.
 So vhi,s the American is quite egitimatey en- titled to mako best for himself a consequence of the unhappy state of Europe. he is much too inc tool of German diplomacy. building huge German iuduagria!izm to exploit Russia. submerge
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
MRS. MARTHA c. wELLEs.

Martha Curtiss Welles of Putney died yesterday afternoon at her home after a brief illness. The deceased was the wife of Judge of Probate Charles Welles and was a life long resident of Stratford. She had been an active member of the Stratford Congregational church for a number of years. and is survived by her hus- band, three daughters, Mrs. Albert Worthen of New Haven, Miss Olive Welles, Miss Christine WeIIes, one som Ralph, and two sisters, Mrs John Wilcoxson and Mrs. George Booth Funeral services will be held at her late home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be conducted by Rev. Robert C. Whitehead, pastor of the Congregational church of Stratford, assisted by Rev. Joel s. Ives of Meri- den, formerly pastor of the Stratford church Burial will be in Putney cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
TRY TO REVIVE
 SAFETY COUNCIL

Valiant attempts to revive the Safety Council, formed in this city little over a year ago will be made al a meeting to be held in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce tomorrow evening at o'clock. At that time w. R. Rasmussen, Regional Field Secretary of the National Safety Council, will address about 25 mem- bers of the original Bridgeport coun- ell.
 The council was formed in Bridge. port with the purpose of preventing industrial and other type of accidents, but lapsed due to the coming of the war.
 At the meeting tomorrow an effort will be made to work out a perma- nent plan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT,

May -0, IJIy Estate of Thomas Friend Vose late Estate of Nellie Brennan. late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis tlfct, 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 Estate to exs.ibft their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time. will be debarred a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to- make imme- diate payment to
 MATTE FRIEND CLARKE.
 ELIZABETH F. HARTSHORN.
 Executors. Care Charles M. Gfrdenier.
 77 Elmwood PlSce, City. R3s'p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
WANTS 2,oOo FOR INJURIES.

John W. German of New York is the defendant in suit for $2.000 en- tered in the superior court this morn ing by Joseph yitielli of New Ca naan. .vitiein is acting for Antonio Bucciarelli, who was badly injured.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
MiIlWriqht

General millwright wanted for maintenance and repair work in a plant equipped with heavy machin- cry Married man preferred. Good working conditions and good wages with steady work for a first class me- chanic. Metal working experience is desirable. In reply give age, address. experience and wages wanted. In quire
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
LODGING HOUSE FIGHT

A lodging house at 653 Water street was the scene of a lively fight last night between William Rooney and John Hurley. Rooney is accused of being the instigator of the battle and was arrested. The City court contin- ued the case to June and fixed bonds at $25.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
FINDER PLEASE RETURN.

4 little g. messenger girl lost her money from a pay envelope near Washington Park, Monday, between 6 and ' o'clock. The ad. is in an other column. The finder will give great relief and happiness by re- turning the money.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
Wire-Dra

Experienced wire drawer wanted for both coarse and fine wire. Ex- perience in drawing fine wire by dia- mond dies is desirable. Must be an American citizen. First class work ing conditions, good wages and steady work for the right party. State your experience and wages you expect In quire
 WIRE DRAWER. CARE TIMES
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
DIED

anniversary mass will be said for the repose of the soul of the late William A. McDon- aid at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, on Thursday morning, June 5, at s o'clock. Friends are invited. a*p ROBERTSON-In Waterbury, Sun day, June 1, 1919, Benjamin H. Robertson, aged 33 years, 8 months, days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his parents MT. and Mrs. Freeman D. Robertson, No. 266 Capital avenue, on Wednesday, June 4, at 2:30 pm.
 Burial in Park cemetery a"p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
LUCIUS HUDSON

The funeral of Lucius Judson was held yesterday afternoon at o'clock from his late home 3095 Main street. Stratford. Rev. A. F. Chamberlain pastor of the Stratford M E. church officiated- The pallbearers were Harry L. Fairchild, George Carey, Walter Hubbel, Elliott w. Peck and Albert Lacey. Burial was in the fam. fly plot in Union cemetery, Strat- ford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
Labor Convention Has Large Attendance and
 $2,752.55 in Treasury

Meriden, June - Attendance of delegates at the Connecticut Fedora ton of Labor convention today went to 400, with an increased number of women. Treasurer F. L. Neebe re- ported a balance of S2,752.55 on hand.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
KENNETH R THORpE

Kenneth Burr Thorpe, the year old son of Geo1e L. and Bertha Godfrey Thorpe, died last night at his parents home. B Hillhouse avenue after a short illness with scarlet fever Funeral services which will be private will be held this afternoon at his late home. Burial will be in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
ELIZABETH MEYER

The funeral of Elizabeth Meyer was held this afternoon from her late home, 479 Park street. The ser vices were conducted by Rev A. r. Campbell. Interment was in Lake view cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
JARRETT NJ. HALL.

The funeral of Harriett NJ. Hall the young girl who was killed by the automobile, Saturday, was held this afternoon from the residence of her grandmother. 33 Frank street at o'clock. The services were con- ducted by Rev. Father Kelly of St Patrick's church. Burial was in St. Michaers cemeterY
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03

so he claims, by an autom obile driven by Marcus Marks, an agent of Ger mans. The complaint alleges Marks was driving through the streets at speed dangerous to life and limb. While so doing he injured Bucciarelli
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03

The Black Rock Congregational church closed its illustrated lectures of the season Sunday evening. The lectures were on Russia and Siberia and were conducted by Rev. H. c. Woodruff.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03

Miss Dorothy Reilly, Miss Anna May Reilly and Miss Laura Kiernan of East Orange, N. J.. are the house guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. William J. Garrity of aa Vine street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03

Mrs. Rheaume is of French descent, and a very capable woman. mother of three little Children. She and MT. Rheaume own a small apartment in which they live. She said that be- cause a payment of SS50 was due April first, she had to use her stamps for the truck.
 She writes. 'T am still buying War Savings Stamps to my utmost because it is a sure and correct investment and while buying the stamps I am lending my money to the Government with gopd interest"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03

pass book, No. 96031. 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 there of R27S*D
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03

Mrs. l.. A. Rheaume. of 4S Lyman street. Holyoke. Msssachus etts, has been buying War Savings Stamps for a year. Early in March she applied at the postofilce to cash what she had -$S50. She told the postmaster that her husband. who sells bread, was buying a motor truck for SS25 and they needed the money. The post master advised her to hold the stamps until April first, and explained the in- crease in value (about $2). She was very glad to take advantage of the suggestion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03
LOST

On Monday, about 6:20,p n., by little girl a. sum of money, on Noble avenue, near Washington park.
 Finder please return to superin- tendentS office D. M Read Co a%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-03

Advertise fin Tie Times-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-17
TORNADO IS
FOLLOWED BY
HEAVY FLOODS
OVERLOOKING STREAMS IN KAN
sAs SINCE SATURDAYS STORM
HAVE CAUSED GREAT DisAs-
TER.

Kansas City. Mo-, March 16.-Defl-
mite figures as to the damage. caused
by tornadoes and cloudbursts, which
struck widely separated points in Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Oklahoma late yes
terday and last night still were un-
available tonight. owing to interrupt
ed wire communication.
All information received here, how
ever, indicated a number of persons
had been killed and that property
damage would run. into lage figures.
Atchison, Kansas. reported loss of
approximately 100000 from high
water in it's warehouse district.
The situation in Kansas was be-
coming more serious tonight. reports
here said. Flood warnings were be-
ing issued and in many localities per-
sons living in the lawlands, were pre-
pairing to leave their homes. The Kaw
and the big and little Arkansas rivers.
as well as many smaller streams were
said to be overflowing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-17
.SALVATIONIST
LEADER BACK
FROM OVERSEAS
ARMY, HE SAYS, Is "NOW PRE-
PAIRING TO MEET NEW AND IN
CREASED RESPONSIBILITIES AT
HOME"

New York, March 1.-THE Salvation
Army, which has been sending. more
trained workers overseas since the
signing Of the armistice, is now pre-
pairing to meet new and increased re-
sponsibilities at home during peace
according to statement issued here
today by Colonel William Barker, in
charge of all Salvation Army workers
in France.
Colonel Barker, who headed the
part of Salvation Army workers sent
abroad ahead of the first contingent
Of the American expeditionary forces,
has just returned to this country to re-
port on changed conditions overseas
and to give an account of his steward
ship.
The Hundreds of thousands of new
friends" of the Salvation Army made
during the war. expect to remain in
contact with the Salvation Army after
they get back to America Colonel
Barker said.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-17
MEXICAN TROOPS
NOW IN CONTROL
OF MORELOS STATE

Mexico City. March 16.-The state of
Motelos, just south OF this city is conf
pletely under control of government
ytroops. after being overrun for 10
years by bands, commanded by Emil
iano Zapata. The Campaign conduct
ed by General Pablo Gonzales. COM
mander OF the government forces.
drove Zapata and few hundred fol-
lowers into the almost impossible
mountains near Puenta de Ixtla. on the
boundary of Mexico and Guerrero.
Zapata's capture with his chief lieu
tenants IS expected almost any day.
Long Tie Up.
Buenos Ayres, March 16.-The Ar
gentine government issued a decree
today empowering the customs house
to load and unload ships and nation
adze the harbor, effective Monday in
an effort to relieve the shipping situa-
tion here which has been tied up for
two months. The decree provides that
vessels refusing to accept the govern
ments services shall leave port.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-17
GEN. PERSHINC
REVIEWS MEN
ACROSS Rhine
COMMANDMENTS Chief Talks With
Men About Wounds and Going
Home as Passes Along Line.
PRESENTS OVER
80 DECORATIONS
Without Exception Men Are
Anxious to Get Back Home,
But Will Stay if Needed.

Coblenz, March 16.-General Per-
| shing. who is inspecting the fightine
divisions OF the American army of oc.
cupation, had his first sight this morn
ing OF American troops in combat for.
nation on German soil. On a six huns
dred acre plateau on the east bank ot
the kline. overlooking Coblenz, he in
spected the second division OF regu.
lars and presented more than eighty
decorations. He later reviewed the di-
vision which passed before him In
massed formation, the marching time
OF the twenty-four thousand men beinR
about twenty minutes.
The commander in chief inspecting
the infantry, walked along the lines
or soldiers more than an hour. He
talked to scores of doughboys who wore
wound stripes. inquiring If they had
fully recovered and asking others II
they wanted to go home. Without ex-
ception they were eager to return to
America as soon as possible for family
and business reasons, but all were per-
fectly willing, they said, to serve as
long as it is necessary for the United
States to keep an army in Europe. In
reply to a query as to whether he was
willing to stay over here. one soldier
replied:
Il have job waiting for me in the
states, but want to stay here as long
as the government needs me-"
ls Given Medal.
AT the head OF the line of those re-
ceiving decorations and for the mo-
ment outranking two generals. was
Sergeant Louis Van Israel, of Newark.
N. j., whose mother is living in HoI-
land. He was given the congressional
medal of honor.
To,,~ 4t,-
crossed the Meuse. fell into a German
trap, escaped and again crossed the
river with valuable information as to
the enemy's forces.
Major General John L. LeJeune.
commander of the second division, was
given the distinguished service medal
and received the insignia of commando
er of the French Legion of Honor
Brigadier General w. C. Neville.
commander of the marine brigade at
Balleau Wood. was decorated with the
distinguished service medal. Seventy
eight soldiers received distinguished
service crosses.
AS a surprise, General Pershing
brought with him congressional
medal of honor for Private John j.
Kelly. TO Chicago. sixth marines. as a
reward for attacking a machine gun
nest on Blanc Mont ridge in the Cham
pagne. Kelly. however. was on out.
post duty and was unable to be pres
ent.
Use German Field.
The plateau where the review took
place was used for years by the eighth
German army corps for the same pur-
pose.
This afternoon General Pershing in
spected and reviewed the first division
which he helped to organize in WASH
ington for service in France. The re-
view took place at Montabauer, the
divisions headquarters. and In addition
to visiting the troops, the commander
in chief presented a number Of decora-
tions, among them being a distin-
guished service medal for Brigadiey
General J. d. McLachlan. the COM
mander of the division.
General Pershing dined with General
Dickman, in Coblenz tonight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-17
NO SETTLEMENT
YET IN SIGHT
IN CLERK STRIKE

Atlanta, March 16.-Several confer
ences were held here today between
the representatives of the Brotherhood
OF Railway Clerks and railroad Off
cials in an effort to settle the strike
on the North Carolina and st. Louis
railroad and roads entering Atlanta
No Indication had come from meetings
late tonight however that settlement
Of differences was in sight. More than
5000 men are said to be out demand
ing the removal OF Federal Auditor
Ottarson Of the North Carolina ana
st. Louis on the ground that he dis
criminated against clerks who were
members OF the Brotherhood.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-17
Lengthy Program of Interesting
Subjects is Arranged for
March 18 to 20.
EDWARDS TALKS ON
COMPULSORY LAWS
West Florida Is Generally Well
Represented on Program
for Better Conditions.

Tallahassee, March 16-The state
conference of county superintendents
members of boards of public instruc-
ton, school trustees and high school
principals, called under paragraph
of section 142. of the. general statutes
meets in Tallahassee next Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday, March Is
to 20. A large attendance is expected
and the following well prepared pro-
gramme shows much of interest II
is understood that the 1ettered ad-
dresses will be limited to ten minutes
or one thousand words.
Tuesday, March IS.
Day sessions will be held in Leon
county court house.
Adcock.
Preliminary exercises.
/. Compulsory Attendance Law:
(a) Is a Statewide Law Necessary
eb9 by viii Publll s1ment Generally
Approve a Statewide Law?-supt. A
B. johnson.
(c) Probable Effectsof Statewide
Law on School Finances-Supt C. f.
Vowel.
(d) Effect of Enforced Negro At
tendance-Supt. c. H. Gray.
te) Salient Features to be Incorpo-
rated in a Statewide Law-Supt. D. D.
Corbett.
f) Advisability of Enacting Local
County Compulsory Laws-Supt. A
s. Edwards
(g) Lessons of Experience under
Present Law-Supt. ]. e. knight.
Discussion opened by Supt. G. r. NJ.
h.
2. School Finances:
(a) Will the Ten Mill Amendment
meet Present Emergencies and Insure
Future Progress Principal b. B.
Lane.
(b) Extent to Which it Will Permit
Better Salaries for Teachers-Supt J.
A. Jackson.
Co Present Investment of State
School Funds and Necessary Steps to
Convert it into a Fund to be Loaned
to County School Boards-Supt. b. d.
Gullett.
(d) Is the Present Depository Law
Satisfactory ?-Supt. Dixie NJ. Hollins.
(e) Probable Effect on School FL
nances of Separating State and Coun-
ty Taxation-Supt. G. w. Tedder.
Discussion opened by Supt- J.. H
Brinson. Continued by volunteers.
S.VO p. m.
3. Consolidation of Schools:
(a) Conditions Favoring it in Flor
ida-Supt. r. E. Hail.
(b) Waste Through Want OF it
Supt. w. F. Keen.
(c) Relative Efficiency from the
Standpoint of the Pupil-Prin p. II.
Hensley.
Id How to Overcome Oppo sition to
VIM. T. kennedy.
(e) Type of Teacher NEEDED for the
Success of a Consolidated School
Prin. ]. I. Reece.
tD Solving the Transportation Prob
Iem-Supt. j. NJ. Holding.
Discussion opened by Supt- j. NJ.
Holding. Continued by volunteers.
500 p. m. session in High School
(Continued from Page Two)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-17
SEN. CHAMBERLAIN
ORDERS ANSEIL'S
LETTER PUBLISHED

Washington. March IA request
that the reply of Lieutenant Colonel
Ansell, former acting judge advocate
general in the court martial system
controversy be given the public ira
mediately. was made today by Senator
Chamberlain in a telegram to Secre-
tary Baker. Chamberlain in his teie-
gram said he had been furnished with
a copy of the Ansell statement for the
confidential use of the senate military
affairs committee and that after read
ing it he considered the statement "a
complete answer to be published in
defense Of the present court martial
system