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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-13
ITALIANS CELEBRATE
 FESTIVAL OF ST. ANTHONY

Catholics in general and Italian Catholics in particular, will celebra te today the festival of St. Anthony of Padua, the worker of miracles" the hammer of heretics." the lark of the testament" and the oldest son of St. Francis" Thousands of Italians in every large American city, as well as in Italy, will devote the day to parades and religious services, and the shrines of St. Anthony of Padua will be visited by the crippled and sick who will seek the intercession of the Saint in the hope of being made whole again.
 One of the features of the festival will be the investure of small boys with the monkish garb of the Fran ciscan Order. These are lads who have recovered from injuries or severe illness, and who have been saved, their mothers fondly believe, through their prayers and vows to St. Anthony of Padua. Some of the youngsters will wear their vestments for only a month or two, others for a year or more, and a few will be dedicated to the order for the remainder of their lives. In the latter cases the lads will not wear the regular monkish IODtS OuksIue lllSlE ONiI IlOAllAA5, Do will wear next to their bodies a gar ment cut something like a chest pro- tector and tied with a knotted cord. The knots pressing constantly against the tender flesh will serve as a con- tinuous reminder to the lads of their mothers VOWS and of how they were saved by the holy saint of Padua. The ceremony of investure is very solemn First the little brown robe Is draped about the lad, then the knotted white cord is tied about his waist and finally the brown cowl is placed over each boys head.
 While the festival of St. Anthony of Padua is most generally observed by Italians, the saint was Italian only by adoption and was Portugeuse by birth He was a companion of St. Francis, who formed one of the great est religious orders in Christendom. St. Anthony's worldly name was Fer dinand de Bulloens. Beginning his religious career as a poor Franciscan friar. he was eventually called from obscurity and for many years he preached and, 1t is alleged, performed miracles in France, Italy and Sicily. It was while staying with a friend in the city of Padua, with which the
 
 ed, that "his host saw brilliant rays strea ming under the door of his saints room, and on looking through the keyhole he beheld a little child of marvellous beauty standing upon a book which lay open upon the table. and clinging with both arms around Anthony's neck."'
 That circumstance gave rise to St. Anthony's fame as the protector of children and the worker of miracle in their behalf. When her children are threatened with any danger, the first thought of any devout Catholic mother in Italy is of St. Anthony of Padua. Many are the remarkable tales of miraculous cures wrought by the good saints intercession and an- nually scores of boys throughout Italy and In the United States are conse- crated to the service of the church in recognition of their debt to St An thony of Padua.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-13
TO RESTRICT CHINESE.

Mexico City, June 13-As a result of reports that large numbers of Chinese are arriving in Mexico. most of them in a bad state of health and without money. 1t is said that a bill will be presented in congress soon urging that such Asiatic immigration be restricted. 1t is feared the Chi nese will enter into direct competi- ton with Mexican labor and eventual ly force down the wage scale.
 A treaty exists between Mexico and China whereby mutual immigration is unrestricted but, according to th. newspaper Excelsior the situation is SO "alarming" that legislative action Is probable.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-13

Greek Court and the reason is not far
 to seek, for the ex-Kaiser is her
 brother. Queen Sophie was born in Berlin June 14, 1870. Before her marriage she was a princess of Prus- sia. Her mother was a daughter of the late Queen Victoria of England. Princess Sophie was married in 1889 to the Duke of Sparta, who succeed ed to the Greek throne upon the death
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-13
NOT. HOLDING ALL.

Mexico City, June 13-The govern ment is holding and administering at present, according to published state = ments authorized by the treasury de-
 partment, only the property belonging to those connected with the coup d'etat that resulted in the overthrow and death of President Francisco
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-13
QUEEN SOPHIE OF GREECE.

It may be that history will hold Sophie of Greece responsible for the downfall of a dynasty, for the throne of King Constantine, her royal hus- band, has fallen. It is said that she was in a great measure responsible for the ro-German sentiments of tn e
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-13
THE TIMES: JUNE 13. 1919

Mondragon, Victoriano Huerta, Aure- Hano Banquet and others. What other property is being held, 1t is de- clared, the government wishes to re- turn, but has been unable to because the owners are facing pressing charges or have emigrated from the country without leaving representa- tives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-13
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, es. PROBATE COURT,

June 2, 1919 Estate of Jennie M. Bassett. 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 EHtats to exhibit 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 1mme- diate payment to
 e. w. CoGGswELL.
 Administrator. 22o 1feigs Building, City. D12s"p
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of the late King George. There are five children by the marriage.

Newton, Mass. June 13-walter Hagen of Oakland Hills today won the naLonal open golf cham pionsflip, Playing off a tie with M J. Brady Of Oakley, Hagen led by one stroke in IS holes. He was around in TT Brady in 7S.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-13
DnUNKENNEss DECREASES.

- London, June 15-Convictions for drunkenness in England and Wales hafs decreased In the past four years under the operations of the Liquor Control Board, according to It's an- nounssmen4, The board states that conviotions of mon and boys in 1915 were e6.4STs in 1918, $500. In the samn period convictions of women
 unGol from 1S,e1f to SSH,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-13

A 1DEi1ss - 1hs zannaa.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18
DISTRICT RESUMES
SUMMER CONCERTS

Military bands will furnish daily
music in the parks of the city dur
ing the summer months, beginnfng
Monday. June .. and continuing un-
til the end of September as in pre-
war summer afternoons.
This has been made possible by
the return of military bands sta
-ttoned at local barracks from
abroad and the cooperation of Col.
Ridley. engineer officer in charge of
buildings and grounds, with the
War Department.
Although the official announce
ment has not yet been made, II is
believed that in addition to the
Marine Band concerts on wednes-
days at the Capitol grounds and
on saturdays in the White House
Ellipse. the public parks of the city
Will in rotation be visited by the
returned bands as frequently as
possible.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18


have been provided for extra sp-
paratus and parts-
A miscellaneous shswer was tend
cred Miss Ruth g. schiosser last
Saturday afternoon. May 10. the
bride-to-be receiving many useful
gifta Refreshments were served
and an enjoyable time was had.
Those present in addition 10 the
hostess Mrs. J. c. Snyder. being Mrs
X. A Radclin. Mrs. Cora Weeks,
Mrs. @. l. Halinks. Mrs. c. s. Geor-
gfus. Mrs. Evelyn Freese. Mrs X
c. Columbus. Mrs. c. ". Markward.
and the. Misses IDA Rowley. Mamie
Kendrfck. Ruth weIch. Fannie
Wright. Helen Schlosser. Matte
Tucker. Lille Fay. Clara Hepburn.
Nettie Humes. Annie Humes, Eliza
betk Tear. Hazel Williams. Mil
dred Nelson and Louise. Linthicum.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18
Across-the-Poton1ac NeWs
CLARENDON AND OTHER NEARBY COM
MUNITIES PLAN MANY CIVIC ACTIVITIES

was the provision OF a nurse for
the schools, the Junior Red Cross
and the county defrayinG the ex-
penses. Thirty-seven hundred and
nifty dollars was also provided, to
be met by like sum from the
state. for the provision of a county
physician and as a fund for sani-
tary purpose.
Thursday. Friday and Saturday of
this week. Sanitary Inspector Walker
spent his time at Clarendon. accom-
panying the teams provided by the
Citizens Association as a wind-up Of
their cleanup campaign. The inspec-
TOR is constantly on the job. and the
county is TO be congratulated on the
firm manner in which he is insisting
on sanitation being observed. the
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

The officers for the Patrons
League recently elected are G. r.
Simcox. president: Mrs. Elsie Ellis.
vice president; Mrs. A. z. Payne.
secretary. and Mrs. E Mason. treas
urer. In the recent poster contest
the first prize was awarded to Mary
Follensbee for the girls and Claude
Ives for the bows. the Judges being
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

great majority Of requests for rem
cayins defects being cheerfully comt
AZ the regular semi-monthly meet
ing or the Clarendon Citizens Asso-
citation held last Tuesday at the
Dixie Theater the question Of pfovid-
ing a water system for the COM
munity was the most important mat
ter under discussion.
Chairman A. p. Payne made an In
teresting report on the work per-
Formed by his committee since last
meeting. and stated that DR.. Messer.
OF the State Board Of Health, had
paid an extended visit to Clarendon
ana had gone thoroughly into the
question Of water supply. being ably
assisted by Robert l. Walker. the
sanitary inspector OF Alexandria
county. As result, Mr.. Howell. en-
gineer Of the Alexandria city water
works. made cursory examination
OF general conditions in Clarendon.
ana submitted three courses for con-
sideration-first. a system to include
not only Clarendon. but adjoining
territories; second. a tentative survey
OF larger section, and third, a prop
osition for Clarendon alone The as
sociation. after mature elaboration,
chose on the latter. as the feasible So
Tuition of the question at the present
time. and raised fund Of $50 among
those present. which will be increased
to $500. to cover the cost of an au-
thentic survey. This Is the logical
nrst step towards the construction
OF water system. The engineer
VIII draw plans and furnish data as
TO the approximate cost of the sys-
NI fAI -
ciuzers of Clarendon, enough funds
being already In sight to commence
construction the moment the data Is
available. The matter Of water for
me county has been under discussion
TOR over nine years and Is apparently
no nearer a elimination now than
when first broached. and the action
taken by the association Tuesday is
therefore the first actual move to
get down to brass tacks and do some
thing toward producing results. A
subcommittee of the sanitary COM
mittee was appointed to go ahead and
get the remainder Of the $500 fund for
the preliminary survey.
a special meeting of the Citizens
Association will be held Tuesday of
this week. 1t being designated as
teachers night" when the associa-
tton and It's friends will get in closer
touch with the teachers Of the Clar-
endon School. A committee from the
Patrons League and the entertain
ment committee Of the association
having arranged an interesting pro-
gram for the evening. Every well
wisher of Clarendon should give the
matter of increased school facilities
sober thouht. as with more than
sixty new houses now in construc-
tion in Clarendon. the attendance at
the schools next year will be in
creased by at least that number.
Plans are already under way for
some relief. either by means of port
able buildings or a rejuvenation OF
the old Ballston School. the Board of
Supervisors having provided $4,000
of additional funds over last years
budget. and the State and county
funds will be somewhat larger than
for the season about coming to a
close.
The cash prize for the best news
item submitted last week was won
by Laurence Langley by a commit
tee Of three appointed as judges.
De- -
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

The cash prize for the best news
item submitted last week was won
by Laurence Langley by a commit
tee Of three appointed as judges.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18
Mrs. A. J. Porter. Mra n. A. Rsss
and Mrs. John Nevins-

|. Material improvements have been
made in the Dixie Theater by the
owner. L. w. Mason. the entire floor
having been removed. and q slop-
ing floor substituted. thus enabling
patrons to see over the heads or
those in front 1t IL the intention
TO run pictures twice weekly. Mon
days as well as Saturdays. New
seats are being provided and q new
concrete pavement and curbing has
been laid.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

Thursday night at the Dixie The
ater. Boy Scout Troop SO will pre-
sent an entertainment The price
OF admission is IS cents. including
war tax.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

At the meeting of the board of
Supervisors of the county, held
Tuesday. among other action taken
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

new runway has been built In
Fire Engine House No. 1. by hessrs.
A, j.. Payne, Byroads and Langley,
the apparatus being too heavy for
the original flooring. and cupboards
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18
Clarendon.

Baseball this afternoon at 2
o'clock at LatterneT's Field. she
being Clarendon and
War Risk. Schaefer win probably
pitch for Clarendon and PfeiI for
War Risk. Judging from the inter-
est shown last Sunday. when over
200 spectators were present. a large
bunch OF fans will be present.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

over SIS per cent of the mail
boxes having been erected in COM
rliance with the recent require
meDt OF Postmaster Chance, the
city delivery of mail twice daily
will be commenced Just as soon as
the inspector reports the boxes
erected. No mail deliveries will be
made to residences not provided
with boxes. and the postoffIce COM
mittee. J. T. Manning. chairman.
and o; L. Briggs. gathered UP all
available boxes in Washington
City and distributed them to resi-
dents. Any. person mot provided
with box may obtain one at
Boyer's pharmacy at a price OF IS
cents.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

Mrs. Frank Scott. wife of Congress
man Scott has gone to New York to
pay visit and to await the return
of Mr.. Scott from France. He sailed
on the Lcviathan with Secretary of
War Newton Baker. when he went
aver the last time. As a member of
the Military Affairs Committee of the
House. y cable announcing that they
are sailing for home is expected daily.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

The woodley Park Auxiliary Of the
American Red Cross will hold the
first annual subscription luncheon at
Wardman Park Inn next Monday
afternoon at o'clock. The commit-
tee In charge will be Mrs. William l..
Radcliffe. Mrs E. Charlton Graves
and Mrs. William z. Shannon.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Pogue, who
have returned from their honeymoon,
have taken Miss Edith Goodies resi-
dence. no n street. for the summer
months Mrs Pogue was formerly
Misses Grace Needham.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

Col c. II. Patterson had a small
company dining with him last nighi
at the Cafe st. Marks.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

endon Athletic Association was
the covered stand were approved
and the building committee au-
thorized to proceed at once with its
CONSTRUCTION 1t will hold 500 per-
sons. Saturday ball games and
two games for Decoration Day and
Labor Day will probably be ar
ranged Today the Junior team
will play before the big game.
probably commencing at l1:sO. The
school team is going strong and
played Cherrydale Friday.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

Mr.. and Mrs Albert Clemons are
leaving Washington next week for
their summer home in New Hamp-
shire.
Mrs H. Wells Rusk, who Is max
ing an extended stay with her
father. Alexander Britton. will leave
Washington Tuesday for a visit in
Maryland.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

Mrs Frank Bacon left yesterday to
return to Pittsburgh after making
a fortnight's visit to her son-in-law
and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Penfield. since their return from
Paris
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

Mrs. Chase Kennedy will leave
Nashington next week for Panama.
where she will join Gen. Kennedy.
who Is in command OF the Canal
Zone.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-18

Mrs. Rrthur T. Ramsay and the
alunnae OF Fairmont are giving a
party on Monday afternoon. from :
to- g at Ii0l Euclid street. in honor
Of the Salvation Army workers and
the opening of the Salvation Army
drre. At 4 o'clock the listle French
play Aux TourlourouS." will be
given in English. al fresco. by Fair
mont students. and a section OF the
Marine Band will play. In the event
OF rain the party will he held in the
parish hall Of ST. stephens Church.
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Trend of Events Do
Not Favor America


London. August pa careful sur
vey of the trade situation does rot
confirm the view prevalent that The
treno of events is all in favor of Amer
icas export trade according to the
writer of a special article to which
the Daily Mail gives much prominence
this morning and concerning which it
says editorially that the great rush of
imports into Great Britain seems to be
ceasing and that expectation on con-
siderable scale is about to begin
The writer says the British govern
ment chose September ! for the with
drawal Of import restrictions to ac-
cord with the arrival in this country Of
an unprecedented stream of shipping
which has been loading foodstuffs in
Austl ALA for Great Britain.
america has been pouring goofls
into Europe" says the writer, but The
rate of exchange now is against Amer
lean importers, who. with heavy com
mitments, are not pleased at the OFT
look for their trade and are not over
ioyed by the removal of the British re-
strictions Many alert American bust
ness men here have advised American
manufacturers TO cease flooding the
British market"
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Before l throw you bodily through the
door," the broker said in smooth, icy
tone. II will let you explain just what
you mean by Nour remark concerning
Miss Brown. What you chose to observe
about this office and this business doesn't
worry me, Cabannello. I'm used to rats
like you, who have no gratitude or un-
Outstanding. But just explain bringing
this young lady's name in to the CONVEX
sationi"
The South American looked at James
tense face as he drew a piece of paper.
you see. he said, Il have here re-
ceipt signed by her for money. which
you gave her to buy the pretty clothes
with. 1t will make interesting reading.
picked it from the floor. But in my
hand l have other things as well, which
concern your business and certain things
that no one knows so well as 1 do, Nor
timer. L think it's worth a thousand
dollars before | do, don't your
Mortimer lips were a thin line as he
leaned quietly over his desk and drew
forth a heavy metal bound loose-leaf
book, in which she knew he made a num-
Der of confidential entries.
We'll you'll get your first installment
of what is coming from me right now,
he commented in low voice. Then with
a movement as quick and unexpected as
the strike of a poisonous snake his hand
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Nv ROE ECLKERSON

They sat down at the cafe table and
as Andrew unfolded his napkin he
asked in his best-humored voice.
well, what's it goin' to be, TODD
lums?"
Don't you 'toodlums' mew said Imo-
you can wheedle me out of being angry
for such a scene as I just witnessed
upstairs in this hotel in the parlor'
Who was that brazen. painted hussy?"
why. honey" protested Andrew, I
assure you it was simply a case of mis-
taken identity. never saw that
rather gay looking young woman be-
fore in my life"
'Oh, of course, notr' said Imogene.
with fine scorn. 81 saw her rush up
to you with both hands outstretchedr'
The look of incredulity in her face
spurred Andrew on to further protesta-
tions of innocence.
Honey. l know that yarn sounds
fishy to you, but what can do or say?
1 am tellin' you the gospel truth and
cannot do any more than say 1t over
again. Do I look like my name was
Paul? Do I look like the kind of a
guy who would make date with
my own wife and another woman in
the same hotel parlor at the same time ?
Do l impress you as the sort of chap
who would associate with that sort of
a looking girl? Why, she looked like
chorus girl in cheap theatre who
was"
Sh." sh, shw cautioned Imogene as
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Andrew and m7ogene
LITTLE LIFE Condolences EXPERIENCE COUPLE
PHILOSoPHIC, THOUGH MARRIED


| the girl in question came in with
man and sat down at a nearby table.
glad smile went over Imogene's face
as she leaned over the table toward
Andrew and said: Why, Andrew, that
man with her does LOOK like you"
Andrew turned and looked at the
man for moment and then he Missed
across the table: That gink look like
mel Do you mean to tell me that there
is anything on earth about that cheap
looking bartenders assistant that re-
minds you of me?
Look at that head His hair IS
spread over his bald spot like 10 cents
worth OF butter spread over dollars
worth of bread. His eyebrows are full
of those stiff bristles which grow only
on old men. His eyes themselves are
as shifty as a rats and under them
are two pouches like the water bis
ters on a picnic oarsman's hands.
Look at his nose! 1t looks like a
swarm of bees had stung it and those
purple veins running through the pink
OF it look like the rivers on a map of
Arkansas.
That geezer look like me. Woman.
do you know that wives have been
killed for less than this? Did you ever
see me wear four-carat diamond stud
when I Vas in evening dress? Do 1
look like 1 had a series of golfers all
around my neck? Have you ever secn
me wear a three-pound watch chain
draped across my equator when l wore
a dinner jacket? Answer mel Do
look like that man over there or do
Pardon me-" said his favorste
waiter. 1.-The usual appetizer, sir?''
'fNawl" said Andrew, noticing the
highball in front of his double; gimme
a plain seltzer and give it to me
quick"'
The walters jaw dropped in amaze
ment, and Imogene grinned happily
and seemed to just begin to enjoy the
evening.
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is a drop of As feet in the fall of the
Tennessee river.
The Wilson dam will cost $4,000 coo,
The power from the dam in conjunction
with the mammoth power station that
has been erected at Nitrate Plant No.
nearby. will develop 100000 continuous "a
hour horse power the year round.
Thus it will be seen that the Muscle
Shoals development in its potential re-
suits will eclipse and outrank the Cara
dian development. As stated in behalf of
the latter, however, it Is anticipated that
the great power to be derived at Muscle
Shoals will likewise bring in millions
of dollars in outside capital and prove
a wonderful stimulus In the building of
mills and factories in this region of Ala
bama.
And because of it's splendid transpor-
tation facilities, both rail and river, and
abundance of cheap power, the city OF
Sheffield it is expected will become in
the next decade one of the greatest man
ufacturing and industrial centers of the
United States.
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China Anxious About
Making New Loan

Picking. August 25.-The Chinese gov
eminent is anxiously awaiting Japan's
answers concerning her willingness OF
unwihingness to enter into the proposed
project~for the financing of Chinese
loan by American. French, British and
Japanese bankers.
Although tho militarists and pro-Jap-
anese officials disapprove the plan for
the commercialization of the Chinese
railways as submitted by the British and
Americans and also dislike foreign sup
ervison of China's loans, the more intel
ligent Chinese of all political parties ex-
cept the Anfu and Chiaotung cliques
accept the principles as essential te
China's reorganization.