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Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
FORMER SOLDIER KNOWS
 ABOUT HOLDUPS
McManus Denies Charge Says He Took Part In
 Argonne Fight.

Arrested early Sunday morning by Officers Auger, Foster and Gregory on a technical charge of breach of the peace, James McManus, of Pal mer, Mass, was arraigned in the city court this morning and questioned about a series of hold-ups which oc- cured late Saturday night in the Commercial house, in Water street. The case was continued until Wed nesday, and bonds were fixed at $1,000.
 According to the police version of the affair, McManus came to Bridge port Saturday night, and engaged a room in the Commercial house. He was in civilian clothes at the time but he changed these for an army uniform while in his room.
 After donning the army regalia, McManus entered rooms in the hotel and at the point of a revolver held up tho inmates. He secured little booty. inasmuch as all of the lodgers were broke The robbery was reported to the police, and McManus was arrested on the street some time later
 The man claims to be an ex-member of the 101st Infantry, and says that he was gassed and wounded while in the Argonne forest He emphattcahy denied the charge that he held up the Commercial house guests, Saturday night. The case was continued until Wednesday in order that McManus may secure his army discharge papers, and other evidence which will show him to be a man of good character.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
CANNOT COLLECT COMMISSION so
 BEGINS SUIT

Alleging he has been unable to col 1ect a commission which was prom ised him by the Bridgeport Engineer ing Co.,. Theodore Fs Leonard of Stratford has brought suit against the concern for S1,S00 damages.
 Leonard claims that last year he made a contract with the company by the terms of which he was to act as agent for the company and receive a per cent. commission on orders he secured. He says he booked orders which would have entitled him to a commission of s1.316.95 but his de- mand for payment was refused July 6, last.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
OVERDOSE OF NARCOTIC VAS
 GIVEN WOMAN

An overdose of some narcotic was given today as the cause of death of Carrie Gary, colored, of 63 High street, who died in St. Vincent's hos pital late Saturday night, one hour after she had been found unconscious in a dark hallway at 23 Lumber street.
 It was at first believed that the wo- man was the victim of a dose of poi son, but an examination made today by Medical Examiner pr. s. M. Gar lick showed that narcotic taken in too large a quantity was the probable cause of death.
 Immediately after the woman's s death, number of her friends were taken to police headquarters and questioned, but no evidence of foul play could be secured. The woman is said to have been suffering from a number of chronic diseases, and on Saturday night she told g. number of friends that she was extremely i'll.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
Ex-SHERIFF SUES LOCAL HOTOR|ST
 ASKING S5,OOO

Former deputy Sheriff Emil F. Berger of Trumbull, who was serious ly injured last month when struck by an automobile in Trumbull, has started suit against Sidney G. Sher- wood of this city, owner of the car, for $5,O0O damages. Papers were filed today in the Superior court and are returnable to the December term.
 Berger claims he was standing be- side his own automobile on the main road in Trumbun when Sherwood's car approached. He says Sherwood's S machine was driven in a reckless manner so that Berger was struck and dragged 50 feet along the ground. Several of his ribs were broken, his right lung was punctured and his legs injured to such an extent that he will be permanently crippled, Berger says.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
FOUR SERVICE MEN REGISTER
 AT CITY HALL

Four service men registered this with the Welcome Home committee at the city hall. They were: Solomon Todfeld, of 24 Butler avenue, who saw service with the 39th Royal Fusileers of the British army in Egypt along the Jordan river; Ensign James c. Sheehan, of 1 Beuna Way, who was 3 months overseas on the U. s. S. New York; Edward Green, of 1706 Fairfield ave- nue, was in Brest, France, on the re- pair ship U. s. s. Bridgeport; Clay ton W. Van Amringe, of 15 Bassick avenue, was a fireman on the U. s. s. Santa Leongra.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
COULDN'T SEE
 TRAIN BECAUSE OF DENSE FOG
Coroner Finds LaPage Death Was Acci-
 dental.

That a dense fog prevented wil-, liam LaPage from seeing an ap- preaching train and the noise of ad- jacent hoisting machinery hindered him from hearing the train, are the conclusions of Coroner PheIan today in a finding on the LaPage death. The deceased was 47 years old and an employe of the H. Wales Lines Co.,, the Meriden contractors.
 LaPage's body was found on the railroad track at the Norwalk MiIls crossing, Winnipauk, about 6:45 on the morning of Nov. 1s last. The coroner questioned Engineer T., F. Doherty of the train which struck LaPage. Doherty sait that because Of the\fog he did not see LaPage un- Ill 1t was too late to stop the loco. motive. He rang the bell and sound, ed the whistle, he said, but LaPage apparently did not hear The cor. oner found that death was accidental.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
ALLEGED HEADQUARTERS HELD.

John A. Lekas of 295 Water street, and John Kontronkis of 749 I.afayette street, alleged proprietors of gambling house at 163 State street, which was raided by Sergeant Keogh and a squad of policemen early Sun day morning, were arraigned in the city court this morning, charged with keeping a gambling house. Nineteen alleged frequenters were also caught in the raid, and were arraigned in court today. All of the cases were continued until Saturday, and bonds were fixed at $150 for the alleged proprietors and $50 for the frequent CTS.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
WILDEST RUMORS REGARD GRAVE
 CRISIS POSSIBLE

Rome, Friday, Nov. 21t-(By A. P.)-Rumors of the widest charac- ter regarding the possibility of a very serious crisis, involving not only the cabinet but also the reigning house of Italy, are in circulation as the opening of parliament, set for December l, approaches.
 The socialists, proud of their re- cent victory, are eager to continue what they call their March for ward The older, more authorita- tive members of the party, however, such as Deputy Lurati, leader of the Intransigeants, Deputy Trever, and Signor Modtgliania, are against any excesses.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
Industrial Plants IIl
 West Continue To Close
FUEL SUPPLIES TO PUBLIC UTILITIES FURTHER
 CURTAILED- MINERS WAIT WAGE DECISION

Chicago, Nov. 24-Industrial plants all over the middle West continued to close down today, fuel supplies to public utilities were curtailed further and regional coal committees advised individuals to save coal as the na- tion-wide strike of bituminous miners entered it's 24th day.
 The only large producing center re- porting an improvement during the ast 24 hours was West Virginia, where the output in the non- union fields of the southern part of the state was said by the operators to be normal.
 The operators also asserted that additional organized mines in the New River and Kanawha districts in that state were expected to open today.
 In the great bituminous fields at Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and H. linois, the miners apparently were de- termined to remain idle until a set clement of the controversy over wages and hours is reached by the confer ence at Washington of operators and officials of the United Mine Workers of America.
 Five hundred Virginia state troops today reached St. Charles. a mining town near the Virginia Kentucky bor- der where it was reported radicals had threatened to shoot any of the striking miners who attempted to re- turn to work.
 Governor Davis expected to make a. personal appeal to the strikers to return to work. Should this fail the troops were expected to take ovet control of the community. AS sever- al of the mines extend under the state line into Kentucky, where there also are entrances, troops from that state probably will be called out to assist it was said
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
FREIGHT TRAIN
 CREW REPORTS
 SEVERAL HOLDUPS

Stamford, Nov. 24-Members of the freight train crews over the New Haven road arriving here Saturday and last night reported holdups by armed men at Greens Farms, where trains stop awaiting signals. On Sat urday night the head-end man was robbed of his watch and money at the point of revolver and because he resisted he was hit over the head and laid out. Last might another crew came in and reported that a man with a gun had held up the flag
 man as he stood beside the train waving lantern signals. He lost his watch and money
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
MEXICAN CABINET CONSIDERING
 REPLY

Washington, Nov 2l-The American governments nofe demanding the immediate rele of William O. Jenkins Aercan consular agent at Puebla, is understood been considered by the Mexican cabinet Friday the state department announced today Governor Cabrera of Pueba was present. but the deparme Rt advces say what action, If any, taken
 The departments statement follows:
 The department has yet received the answer of the ex1can government to the American note calling for inc immediate release William O. Jenkins inc American con suar agent at Pueba Mexico re-arresed and mt
 the penltentary shortly after his release kidnappers near Pueba It Is understood that Mexican cabinet had the note under consideration Friday that Governor n brera of Puebla called in Puebla for renortn
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
READING CALM.
 AFTER NIGHT OF MUCH EXCITEMENT

Reading, Pa, Nov. 24-After night of excitement as the result of determination of citizens to prevent a mass meeting. Reading ca1ned down today and confidence was expressed that no more attempts would be made by alleged radicals to stir up unrest in this city.
 Much credit was given to the ener- getic measures taken by Mayor E. H. Hilbert, not only in calming the big crowd that surrounded the head quarters of the Socialists last night, but in having the meeting called off.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
ATTY. MAILETTE IS APPOINTED
 AS TRUSTEE

The first meeting of the creditors of David T., Lerner, who recently fil- ed a voluntary petition in bankrupt cy, was held this morning, and Att torney Robert c. Mallette was elect ed Trustee. No appraisers were ap- pointed as most of the assets are claimed by other parties under con- dftional bills of sale and it is at pres ent uncertain whether any of the property so claimed will revert to the estate.
 Lerner has been the owner of the Snow Dairy business since the death of the original owner.
 No objection was made to the peti- ton of Emma L. Mahler for a dis charge and her discharge was re- commended by Referee Banks.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
FORMAL INQUIRY INTO DELAY IN
 DEPORTATION

New York, Nov. 24-Formal in- quiry into the cause of delay in de- portation of radical aliens held at Ellis Island was begun here today by members of the House Committee on Immigration headed by Representa- tive Albert Johnson of washington, committee chairman.
 The committee made a tour of in vestigat;on of che immigration office yesterday and learned, according to MT. Johnson, that lack of adequate machinery and employees was greatly hamp pering the work of handling
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
DEspINs HELD IN $500 BONDS.

Meriden, Conn.,, Nov. 24-Napoleon J. Despins, 24. owner of the automo- bile which in an upset yesterday brought death to Thomas J. Flynn
 an ex-serviceman, was held in $500 bonds today, charged with reckless driving and assault, pending an in quiry by Coroner Mix tomorrow Des- pins and his counsel were in court and both declared that Flynn was driving. Of the four hurt, John J. Lynch is suffering the most acutely
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
WITHDRAWAL OF AMERICAN TROOPS
 NOT NECESSARY

Paris, Nov 24-The withdrawal of the American troops from Cob1enz, in occupied Germany, is not considered in American peace conference circles as necessary in consequence of the failure of the United States Senate to ratify the German peace treaty. It is contended that the United States is still one of the allied and associated powers, and that. the postponement of final action on the treaty does not change its relation to either the asso- ciated powers or to Germany
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
HOPE THAT SOME
 OF CREW CAN BE SAVED

SauIt Ste Marie, Mich, Nov. 24-Hope that some of the mem- bers of the crew of IS of the steamer Myron, owned by O. w. Blodgett of Bay City, which foundered near Whitefish Point, in the gale which swept Lake Superior, Saturday and yesterday, would be rescued, was held out today by marine men here and captains of steamers who passed this port. Boats venturing down from Whitefish shelter yesterday brought reports of men being seen cIinging to wreclSage or laSlled to fiOtSam.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
TO SIGN BULGARIAN TREATY.

Paris, Nov. 24--The American dele gates to the peace conference, not having received instructions to the contrary, will sign the Bulgarian peace treaty, unless there are new developments before Thursday. The ceremony, which will be much simpler than those at Versailles and St. Ger main, will take place in the mayors offices at Neuilly.
 Frank l.. Polk, American Under Secretary Of State, will probably sign for the I4nited States
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
TO SEEK DIVORCE.

Harry ". Tucker of this city. began divorce proceedings ins the Superior court today against Edna F. Tucker Of this city. Desertion on November 4, 1916, is alleged. The couple were married June P, 1910. the wife maiden name having been Edna Kendrfck.
 Another divorce action filed sodav was brought by Aristes Sandores of this city against Avanthia sandores of this city. Infideli4y is the ground The marriage took place March 14. 19Oa
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
ENG1NEE STRIKE SETTLED.

New York, Nov. 24-A strike of
 engineers on ocean and coastwise tow boats called six week ago has been settled by the granting of increased pay, it was announced here today at the office of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. Chief en- gineers, it was said, were granted s275 a month as against the former pay of $le5 and assistant engineers s2o5 ss against S165 Demands of the men for a second assistant engineer
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
BorsHEyIKI ADVANCING.

London, Nov. 24-Continued ad- vances against General Denikine and
 Admiral Kolchak's forces are claimed
 in the Russian soviet communique re- ceived by wireless today. The Bol- sheviki are asserted to be fast ap- preaching Tsaritzan, on the lower volga. They report the car ture of ,nearly 800 prisoners in the region of Tsareff and 300 in the vicinity of Omsk. Three hundred prisoners were taken when Bistchensk was occupied.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
SALUTE GREETs PRINCE.

Halifax, Nov. 24-The shrieking of steamer sirens and factory whistles greeted the Prince of Wales, who ar rived in port at o'clock this morn- ing on the British battle cruiser Re- nown A salute of 21 guns was fired in his. honor from a battery at the citadel.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
"SUICIDE CLUB"
 OF NAVY PASSES
 BEFORE DANIELS

New York, Nov 24-The navy's S "suicide club was reviewed today by Secretary Daniels.
 Arriving here this morning from Washington, the commander in chief of Americas sea forces boarded the destroyer Meredith and from the bridge inspected the squadron of 56 mine sweepers which faced constant danger in "mopping up'' 50,000, mines strewn in the North Sea to trap the German U boats.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
WANT JUDGE
 ANDERSON INfPEACHED

Chicago, Nov. 24-A demand for impeachment of Judge A. B. Ander- son of the United States District Court was formally voiced today by, the New National Labor Party in a petition addressed to Congress. The Jur4st's action in granting the gov ernment a mandatory injunction or dering resembling of the coal miners. strike call was the reason assigned
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
CONSIDER HINES PROPOSAL

Cleveland, Nov. 24-Ffve hundred general chairmen of the four rail- road brotherhoods met here today to consider the overtime proposal sub mitted by Walker D. Hines. Director General of Railroads.
 The director general would grant time and one-half for overtime earn ed in freight service making less than 12 1-2 miles an hour, provided arbi-l trary allowances now given in many of the schedules are eliminated.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
HELD FOR INVESTIGATION.

Gaza Fapp, IT, of s2s Howard ave- nue is being held under $1.oo0 bonds by the local police today on a teehni- cal charge of breach Of the peace. pending the result of nn investigation which is being made Serious charges have boon brought against Papp by a 7-ycar-old girl. The case will bs heard tomorrow morning.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
OFFICIALS INVESTIGATING.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 24 = State and city officials today were Investigating the hoax perpetrated here last night by an unidentified man who telephon- ed to the City Auditorium, where Vice President Marshall was speaking, that President Wilson was dead and that Washington was calling Mir. Marshall Ion the long distance telephone.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
HEAVY DAMAGE BY FIRE.

Meriden, Conn.,, Nov. 24-Fire in the stock room of the Foster, Merriam Company today did several thousand dollars damage to a quantity of piston rings which were ready for shipment. This was to be the first shipment of 8 new product. Bremen saved the
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28

which to rest the military power O the United States.
 General March, however, made it plain today that he was passing his estimate on the army corps as a prac- tical unit completely organized with all it's elements for service. Five corps on that basis would mean an army in excess of l, ,00O, ,000 men, which, skeletonized~ to 50 per cent of strength, would make the army of 300, 600 which the chief of staff recon. mends
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
TWO BURNED TO DEATH.

waterville, Me, Nov. 24-Gladys Harvey and her little niece, Glenys Gaeke, lost their lives in a fire which burned the home of Edward C. Gaeke, a railroad employe, near here today Their bodies were found in the ruins. The Harveys girl was Mrs Gaeke's sister, Is years old.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
BANKRuPToY PETITION.

New Haven, Conn, Nov 24-Dan- iel N. Robinson, butcher and grocer, of Ridgefield. filed a voluntary peti- tion in bankruptcy today, with debts of $1s.32s, and assets of S14.194 Arvid Erfkson of Hartford. filed a like petition with liabilities of S2,7a1, and assafs Of e2 ans
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
SEVERAL OF CREW DROWNED.

Halifax, N. S., Nov 24-Several members of the crew of the German bark Paul, reported last Saturday in distress off the Nova Scotian coast. have been washed overheard and drowned, according to wireless message received here today from an unidentified steamer standing by the sailing craft. The Paul, with masts shattered by the high seas, is drift ing
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
ESTATE INVENTORIES. AT ss,soo

The inventory of the estate of Frederick Waller, who died here on November 13 was filed this morning in Probate court with Judge Paul L. Miller. The appraisers were John M. Otis and Harry B. Wheeler. The little cash which was valued at s3,- 300.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28

The estate of Charles Brumemam, who died in Bridgeport. on May 29. was valued at s5,6oo, according to an inventory filed this morning in the office of Probate Judge Paul Miller The appraisers of the estate were Herbert Metcalf and August C.. Bak. ar The property consisted of real .=ta<a and x7on nnsh
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
Gen. March Says 5OO,OOO
 Minimum For Peace Army
THIS IS OPINION OF ARMY GENERAL STAFF ANps
 ADMINISTRATION

Washington, Nov. 24---The opinion Of the army general staff and the ad- ministration is that peace time army of 500,0 900 men is the minimum neces- sary to care for the national interest, General March, Chief of Staff, de- clared today correcting an interpreta- ton of his annual report published which placed the minimum at 250,000. General March emphasized that he never had changed his esti- mate of 50O,00o as thes maIlest upon
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
FIN" Se5

Joseph Morris, colorH7, of Ansonia. who was arrested yesterday afternoon for creating 6 disturbance in & house at 54 Lexington avenue was fined S25 in the city court this morning. Nor ris was charged with drunkenness and 1.s>~@>A 1k tA- reaaA.
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
MOOSE HUNTING SEASON ON.

Bangor, Me, Nov 24-Moose hunt ing was resumed in Maine today after a suspension of four years. Hundreds of sportsmen arrived from all parts
 of the country to avail themselves of the 10 'iopen 5ays''
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
GERMAN SAILORS RELEASED.

Rio Janeiro, Sunday, Nov. 23-For- mer German merchant sailors who have been interned at Southern Bra zilian ports during the war sailed for Germany today via Rotterdam on board the steamer Avaregne.'
Republican farmer., 1919-11-28
TIrToNI RESIGNS.

Rome, Nov 24 - Tomasso Tittoni, Italian foreign minister, has resigned and viterio Scialoia, minister without portfolio, has been named to succeed hina- according to Epoca-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-18
sATURDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS OCTOBER IS, 1919

his employees and chosen BY and
from among them is also recog-
nized and furthermore that no de-
mia lis intended of the right of an
employer and his workers volun-
tarily to agree upon the form of
their representative relations
Root of Trouble.
The root of the trouble is the
tactless walking delegate and the
arrogant labor leader as dis
tinguished from the tactful walking
delegate and the conciliatory labor
leader.
Each one in the big conference
now going on, bases his arguments
on experiences in the past. A man
like H. B. Endicott. the big shoe
manufacturer, has been remark
ably successful in handling labor
and sees no reason why other men
shouldn't get along as well as he
does. A man like Judge Gary, who
has had continuous strife claims
that the labor leaders in his en-
ploy are really bolshevistic in ten
dency. The union labor people
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-18

agree that without in any way
limiting the right of the wage
Garner to refrain from Joining any
association or to deal directly with
his employer as he chooses, the
right of wage-earners is private as
distinguished from government en-
ployment to organize in trade and
labor unions, in shop industrial
councils, or other form of lawful
association, to bargain collectively,
to be represented by representa-
tives of their own choosing in ne
gotiations and adjustments with
employers in respect to wages,
hours of labor, and other condi-
lions of employment, is recognized.
So faf, perhaps, so good. There
wouldn't be so much difficulty in
getting agreement on that but 1t
is in the subsequent clauses Of the
employers proposal that the snag
is struck. For the employers
would add that the right Of the en-
ployer to deal or not TO deal with
men or groups Of men who are not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-18

what they are seeking is an un-
limited recognition from the en-
ployers wherever the workers de-
eide upon trade unions as their
form of organization More time
to work out a compromise is
sought by the employers and the
public group is inclined to agree
with them in that respect notwith-
standing the Impotence of the
labor group to have the issue
threshed out once and for all be-
fore going any further.
Still the majority of the members
of the conference feel that enough
progress has been made to warrant
the hope of ultimate agreements
and that it would b unwise to per-
NIT a break upon the very first
principle when the other principles
in the big program to come before
the conference haven't even been
discussed. The conference is
moving hopefully onward through
many difficulties and many break
ers but with an undertone Of con-
fidence IN ultimate agreement