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The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-03

pleading for the Hun. And the charge could not be denied,
 But now that the war is ended the Japanese themselves proclaim the ex- istence of the peril in a formal state ment by their ambassador to the United States. In order to remove any excuse on our part for claiming that the issue is one of labor and inn migration he pledges Japan to observe faithfully the "gentleman's agree ment" to restrict emigration of Jap anese laborers to this country. Thus does he try to strip the decks for the fight.
 "You shall no longer be permitted by Japan to pretent that this is an economic question" he seems to say. 'Tt is clearly a question of race preju- dice and you know it. Come out i'll the open and admit it or we will force vou to do so sooner or later. The league of nations would be stopping half way in founding peace on justice if it refused to compel Americans to abandon their race prejudice against the Japanese and repeal all laws that prevent Japanese from becoming citi- zens of the United States on an equality with all other citizens; also all laws discriminating against the Japanese, whether they are allowed to become citizens or not"
 The Japanese, once before, tried to bring us to parting of the ways. The Japanese envoy said to MT. Bryan, then secretary of state: "Is that the last word? and MT. Bryan adroitly re- piled: "There is no last word be- tween friends" The Japanese re- sponse to that is Count Ishiis speech. In substance he says: If you wish to remain friendly join in a covenant which will bind you to abandon race prejudice, race discrimination and race humiliation?
 Can we reply adequately to such a challenge by going over the old argu- ments about the competition between cheap and costly labor? Will we not, sooner or later, be compelled to frame our reply to meet the issue as stated by the Japanese?
 If we are not yet clear what we can do when the time comes to settle the dispute we should be quite clear as to what we should not do. We should not enter into a league of nations whose covenant inevitably forces the issue upon us. If we do enter the league the question should be eX- cluded either specifically or by impli- cation.
 Some day we may decided that the Japanese are right and, in that case, there will be no need to avoid such covenant as President Wilson has presented to us for our acceptance. But it is certain that the American people are not yet ready to admit the correctness of the Japanese view and abolish all the laws aimed to exclude the Japanese from citizenship aid from full participation in our national life
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-03
NO FUR SHIPMENTS FROM INTERIOR AFTER APRIL 2(

Those who have been accustomed to make their fur shipments from Fairbanks to the Outside through the medium of the mail service will be denied that privilege by the trail route after April 20th. After that date all furs deposited in the Fairbanks post office for shipment will be held until the opening of navigation. This rule will also apply to all goods or things that are classified as manageable.
 This is a new order and is caused by the possibility of the mails becom- ing damp while being taken out over the trail. It often happens that in fording the many glacial streams be- tween Fairbanks and Chitina the mail pouches become slightly damp. This would be of no benefit to furs and the manageable class of mail and an ounce of prevention will save many dollar to the consignor.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-03

The Daily Times Job plant is we'll equipped for all classe of con- mercial printing.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-03

It is believed by many ill Juneau that the publication of the Wicker sham letter in the Cordova Times smoked out the publication of the en- tire letter in Seattle, which is appear ing in installments in the Post-Intel- lingencer.-Juneau Empire.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-03

Patrolling the waters of Alaska by the cruiser Vicksburg and a f1otilla of submarine chasers will be begun early in April, according to announce ment made by Rear Admiral William F. Fullam at San Diego recently. Ad- miral Fullam has recommended that the submarine chasers now being out fitted for the Alaska cruise at the sheathed with copper before starting for Juneau. The Vicksburg and the other craft will take the place of the coast guard cutters which fomerly pa- trolled the Alaska coast-Juneau Dis patch
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-03
VOICE OF THE ALASKA PRESS

MT. Wickersham claims, through the Juneau Dispatch, that he will con- test the late delegate election On the through with contests. forever It would seem that he did not swear off on all of his bad habits at the be- ginning of the New Year.-Douglas News.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-03

Best coffee in town at the City Bakery. 2-6t Advertise in the Daily Times.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-04-03

They say there is nothing so danger ous as woman scorned. Those boys who pulled off that scornful party here this week had better whistle when they go out alone on dark nights here after. Also better not forget to make wide turns when going around lone some corners.-Douglas News.
 While it is yet some weeks to the annual civic cleanup day, great deal toward the improvement of the ap- pearance of the city could be done be- fore that time. Even if it is only the planning of the removal of some of the old shacks that are offensive, when the time comes. Offensive not only to visitors but to residents as we'll.
 The cleanup this year should be thorough, for 1t is of greater import ance than ever before that the city
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
THINK SHIFT
 IN OFFICERS
 IS NOW DUE Lieut.. Benedetti or O'Neil Favored to Succeed Cap
 tain Coley.

When the Board of s'olce Commis- sioners meet next Monday night for their se1ni-monthly meeting it is thought that many changes m the police circles of the city will be in augurated.
 One of the most important actions of the board will be the appointment of a new captain to succeed the late Captain Coley, the advancement for Eeutenants and sergeants and the appointment of new patrolTnen.
 It is also believed that a shift in captains and lieutenants is due in keeping with the policy of the de- partment to transfer the men at least once a year.
 Political and police circles are con- vinced that either Lieut.. John J. O'NeiI or Lieut.. George Benedittf will secure the captains appointment while strong minority are favoring Lieut.. James Walker for the place.
 It seems to be an open question as to what sergeant will be made a lieutenant and what patrolmen will be advanced. There are so many fla vorites for the places that the patrol men cannot pick any definite fla VOrite.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
CUMMINGS CALLS
 PRATT BENEATH HUMAN CONTEMPT I
No Forgiveness For Man Who Puts Blame on Inno-
 cent Wife.

Characterizing Arthur w. Pratt as Q man beneath human contempt States Attorney Homer s. Cumming this morning called upon a jury in the Criminal Superior court to find the accused guilty Of the theft of an auto mobile belonging to Charles Coppola, who disappeared from NorwaIk on the day the car was taken and has never since been found.
 The States attorney reviewed the testimony which showed that Pratt had tried to sell the car to a New York garage proprietor on the same day 1t was taken from Coppola's pos session. It was pointed out that Pratt offered to sell the machine for S4OO, although 1t was new and had been purchased only the day before by Coppola. for $885. Pratt told the dealer he needed money because his wife had taken his money and had gone away with a movie actor.
 "A man who could tell such a story is beneath human contempt D declared the states attorney. q could forgive a man who committed (Continued on Page F'ourteen.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
 REICNiNC iN
 BIG LEAGUE

New York, Dec. 11-Uncertainty reigns in big league baseball circles here today following the adjourned annual meetings of the American and National Leagues last night. Legal pIications in the American League have indirectly involved ths senior organization and there are several 1nterlocking arrangements which may be held up indefinitely unless the tangle in the junior league can be strengthened out before the approach of the playing season.
 Although the American League elected a new board of directors fla vorable to the policies of President B. B. Johnson and refused to con- sider the election of an executive in the latter's place by vote of 5 to 3, the minority, consisting of the New York, Boston and Chicago clubs plan to continue their bitter legal battle to oust Johnson. So many suits and injunctions are piling up that it is almost impossible to follow the legal aspect of the affair. It is understood that strong efforts will be made during the next few days to bring the warning factions in the American League together upor some sort of harmony basis, but the owners of the minority clubs, which are also the wealthiest in the league, declare that there can be no com promise under any circumstances.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
OTHER SIDE SAYS
 H.B. SHELBY VAS NOT INCOMPETENT
Claim He Was in Full Pos session of Faculties At
 All Times.

Evidence to show that Herbert Bar mum Seeley, grandsorp of the late P. T. Barnum, was mentally capable of transacttng business at the time he assigned his interest in 8, trust fund was offered in the Superior court this afternoon when the trial of the suit to decide who is entitled to the fund was resumed before Judge Webb.
 Charles Caldwell of Mount Vernon, V Y, said he bought a one-nInth in terest in Seeley's share of the fund, which amounted to over s66, 900, and paid Seeley &, 800 for it. The witness made the deal on behalf Of his wife.
 Seeley was present when the deal was closed on September 28, 1910, and the witness said he appeared in teIligent and fully aware of what the transaction meant.
 Attorney H. c. De Witt of New York, said he had acted for Seeley in negotiating several loans. He de- clared that on those occasions See ley was in full possession of all his faculties. This testimony was intro duced on behalf of Mrs. Caldwell and others who loaned Seeley none5 upon the security of these assign 1nents and are now trying to collect their money from the trust fund. Clinton Barnun SeeIey, as admins frator of his brothers estate, claims the deceased was mentally inca pablo Of transa cting business and that the assignments in dispute are therefore void.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11

 GOES TOLONDON
 FOR CONFERENCE

London, Dec. 11.---Georges Clemen- ceau, Premier of France, arrived here this morning at about ten o'clock During his stay in Lonldon he will confer with Premier Lloyd George and Vitterio Scialoai, foreign minister of Italy.
 A special train had been sent to Folkestone to meet M. C1emenceau, but the French destroyer on which the premier crossed the Channel en- countered rough seas and it's captain decided to proceed to Dover instead.
 Crowds outside and inside Victoria Station cheered the arrival of the French premier. who was greeted by Premier Lloyd George. Earl Curzon, Secretary of State for Foreign Af- fairs. and Walter Hume Long First Lord of the Admiralty. When the premier greeted MT. Lloyd George, he said in English:
 T am glad to see you.'
 The premier then drove to the French emba ssy.
 The two prime ministers began their private conferences in MT. Lloyd's official residence in Downing street at that their discussions would last through today and tomorrow. The British premier abandoned his usual Tn prsday visit to the House of Com mons in order to place his time en- tirely at the disposal of M. Clemen-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
ON CITY HALL HALF MAST
 FOR MRS. FORD
Mayor Wilson Writes His Condolences From
 Savannah.

Mayor Clifford B. Wilson today telegraphed his secretary requesting that the flags on the City Hall and the Welfare building be placed at half mast until after the funeral Of Mrs NJ. H. Ford.
 Mayer Wilson also telegraphed his condolences from Savannah, Ga, where he is spending part of his va- cation. The telegram reads as fol- lows:
 'Tn the death of Mrs. Margaret M Ford, Bridgeport has lost a most useful and capable official. Her un- usual abilities and perfect under standing of human nature qualified ner for the highest service. Her place will long be vacant and her personality and friendship will always be an inspiration to those fortunate enough to have enjoyed them Pa tient and kind, her influence always made for a higher citizenship and a nobler Christian character. MAYOR CLIFFORD B. VII. SON"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
! Wires To
 Lewis
Expresses His Appreciation of Patriotic Action of
 the Men. MINES TO START
 WORK TOMORROW

Washington, Dec. 11-President Wilson today telegraphed Acting President John L. Lewis. of the coal miners union his appreciation of the patriotic action" taken by the min CTS representatives yesterday at In- dianapoIis.
 The telegram follows:
 May I not express to you, and through you, to the other officers of your organization, my appreciation of the patriotic action which you took al Indianapolis yesterday Now we must all work together to see to 1t that a settlement just and fair to everyone is reached without delay
 (Signed)
 WOODROW WILSON"
 Indianapolis, Dec. 11-General op- eration of bituminous coal mines of the country which have been idle for nearly six weeks as a result of the strike of miners on Oct. 31, is pre- dicted for tomorrow. Coal will be moving rapidly by the first of next week in teh opinion of operators here.
 Officials of the United Mine Work CTS of America last night sent tele- grams to the 4,0O0 locals of the or
 (Continued on Page Fourteen.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
PICKS SUMMER K0ME
 BROKEN INTO
Jimmies Used to Open Win, dows-Intruders Scared
 Away.
Special to The Times.)

Bedding. Dec. 11-Evidently fright ened away before completing the job they had undertaken were the un- known parres who broke into the summer mansion of ex-Senator L. O. Peck at Sunset Hill during the latter part of last week. The house had been vacated by the Pecks several weeks before and the depredations committed by the unlawful visitors were discovered by Mrs. Peck when she came here from New York last Friday. Deputy Sheriff Banks was called into the case and aided in making a thorough investigation. It was found that entrance had been gained by prying open a window and that every locked door within had been forced in the same manner, marks left on the wood showing that two jinmies of different size were used in this operation. The burglars conducted their indoor work in leisurely fashion, as stubs of cigar
 (Continued on Page Fourteen.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
SSiill1l FeiiIl Member
 Held
Kelly, Member of House of Commons, Taken in Raid
 By Military.
SEVERAL OTHER
 ARRESTS MADE

Dublin, Dec. 11.---Thomas Kelly, Sim Fein member of the House of Commons, was arrested in the course of a number of raids by the police and the military this morning, when the houses of several prominent Sim Feiners were searched. The resi- dences entered by the authorities in this process included the home of Count Plunkett, who was absent at the time of the offucal visit.
 Several other arrests were made be- sides that of Kelly. The prisoners were taken to Kingstown in military Iorries. They were then placed in row boats and taken out to @ warship which sailed for an English port.
 The approaches-to the harbor were guarded by the military with arTnor- ed cars and tanks.
 It Is rumored that destination of the prisoners is Wormwood Scrubbs jail in London.
 Kelly was served on Tuesday even ing with a police magistrates order to close the Sim Fein headquarters, which despite several raids ahd its suppression by proclamation, has continued in operation. The order was not obeyed, the houses still be- ing open when the raid took place.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
IL. WATSON NOTED BANKER
 DIES AT HOME

Thomas Lansdel Watson passed away at his home on Growers Hill Black Rock, early this morning, after comparatively brief illness, having suffered from an attack of acute in digestion since Friday of last week.
 General Watson was born in Bridgeport, the son of pr. and Mrs. William Lansdell Watson on Dec. 18th, 1847 He was educated in the schools of Bridgeport and the Mill tary Institute of New Milford. He began his business career as a clerk in Farmers Bank and City National Bank of this city, leaving the latter institution to become a partner in the private banking and brokera ge business with the late Daniel Hatch.
 Thts firm waE established on Nov 1, 1866, under the name of Hatch &. Watson, and continued since the death of MT. Hatch as T. L. Watson &5 Co. This business was extended in
 Continued on Page Fourteen.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
BRDGEPORTER
 CREDITOR OF
 NORWALK MAN

Harry Greenberg, who has been doing business in this city under the name of Andy Parker, and who is now working in the shipyard, filed voluntary petition In bankruptcy with Referee John W. Banks today. His liabilities are $S83.82- The larg est creditors are David Greenberg of New Haven $350 and A. J. Gallagher of Bridgeport $50. The assets com prise cash, $160; stock in trade, $50; tools, $40, and debts due on open account, $16. Another of the Greenberg family, Samuel H. Green berg. of New Haven, Is attorney for the bankrupt.
 The hearing on the account of the trustee of the estate of Samuel Bern stein was adjourned until tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
HUNGARY IS SOON TO REVERT
 TO MONARCHY

Berne, Dec. 11-Hungary will re- turn to monarchy soon according to a statement made to the Associa ted Press by a Swiss traveller who has just returned from Budapest.
 Nearly ninety-fiye percent of the people would vote for return of the monarchy, he said, but it is still un- certain who will become King. The old fashionaed Royalists favor for mer Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary, while others think his son, Franz Joseph Otto, with Archduke Joseph as regent, should ascend the throne Others are for calling a English rarince, but there Is no pre- dominating current in this direction.
 Efforts for the restoration of econ omic life are being put forth by the Hungarians, the traveller says, and everywhere industrial and commer- cial activity Is awakening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
JAPAN ANSWERS
 NOTE RELATIVE
 TO SIBERIAN R. R.

Tokio, Dec. 9-Japan has forward ed a note to Washington, reptyrng To the communication sent recently by the government at Washington rela- tive to the operation of the trans Siberian railroad, voicing its gratifi- cation in the fact that America is convinced that Japan is whole heartedly determined to cooperate in the work to be done in Si6eria.r Emphasis is laid upon the desire of Japan to bring about sincere CO., operation" in the future of Asiatic Russia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
ASK ADMINISTRATORS BEGIN ENFORCEMENT
 FEDERAL FUEL. LAWS
]. l. STORROW SENDS TELEGRAM TO FOR MFR ADMINISTRATORS ASKING THEM TO CONFER WITH MAYORS-GIVES
 NEW FUEL RULES.

Boston 11-Noce that the conservation regua lions will be continued in force throughout New England notwithstanding the settlement of the coal strike given Fuel Administrator James J. Sorrow today. State administrators instructed to report all violations Sorrow will seek to invoke the Lever Act to force the regulations
 said that the relief of stores, which obliged to curai their lighting during the holiday he would appeal to Washington as there prospect deliveries Other interests affected would probably have continue under the regulations for at least three months he said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11

Should this supply be cut off the operation of the vessels necessarily would be curtailed, as only g. small supply of oil Is on hand.
 It has developed that the state de- partment during the last six month dispatched three notes to the Mexican government protesting against the O., decrees. but no replies have been re- ceived from President Carranza. It was learned today that Mexican sol diers had halted drilling operations ct American companies on the ground that permits to drill had not been ob- tainsd. Under the Mexican govern 9nent decrees. foreign oil companies must agree in advance that the new wells shall become the property of the Mexican government
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
ANOTHER DOCUMENT
 IS BEFORE PRESIDENT ON NNEXICAN SITUATION
CHAIRMAN PAYNE OF SHIPPING BOARD SENDS LANSING NOTE ASKING PROTECTION FOR INTERESTS
 IN MEXICO.

Washington, Dec, H-President Wilson had before today another memorandum the Mexican situation lated to the interference operation of Americanowned oil properties Mexico prepared by Chairman Payne Shipping Board information furnished by representatives producers Chairman Payne also sent letter Secretary Lansing that the State Department protecting the American owned oil properties Mexico
 By the stoppage of drilling of oil wells de- of the Mexican government the shipping concerned the operation of the large marine the bulk of the ers has been obtained from the Mexican fields.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
JOHN SMITH
 DROPPED DEAD
 AT HIS WORK

John Smith, who resides at the corner of Seaview and Stratford ave nues, dropped dead while at his work this morning, according to the records of the Emergency hospital. The body was removed to the city morgue on the order of Medical Fix aminer Dr. s. M. GarItck.
 At about o'clock this morning a hurry call came in to the hospital from the Pe1uonnock Foundry. Up- on arrival there Dr. B. J. Burns found that Smith was dead. Dr. GarIick says the man dropped from heart failure.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
CRAY HEADS UNION PACIFIC

New York, Dec. 11-CarI R. Gray was elected president of the Union Pacific system companies at a meet today.
 MT. Gray, whose headquarters will be at Omaha, will assume office Jan. 1. He will succeed as president Rob- ert s. Lovett, who will remain as chairman of the executive commit
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
GETS $15 DAMAGES

To reimburse her for the fish which were thrown from her fish market into the street and to soothe her feelings because she was seized by the throat by the same man who hurled the fish, Sarah Stern, who conducts a store on Lexington ave- nue, was awarded $15 damages by Judge Walsh in the Common pleas court today. She sued Harry Lustig of this city, claiming he not only at tackled her but also scattered the con- tents of her market hither and thith- CT. Damages of s1,500 were asked by Mrs. Stern but she did not prove that amount.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
HELD FOR HEARING.

Following the death of %Sh Nvanski, of 192 Pine street, CIfford Hit, of 270 Brooks street, was arrest ed this morning, charged with man. slaughter and is now being held un- der $1 900 bonds. Hit was the motor man of . one-nan trolley car which struck and fatally injured Nvansli while he was walking in Park avenue with a companion some time ago. Inn m ediate1y after the accident, Hit re- signed his position with the Connecti- cut company.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-11
-2ODWELL SIGNED WEIR PROPERTY
 TO v. w. FERRIS

South Norwalk, Conn.,, Dec. 11- The City National Bank, in a civil suit brought this morning, accuses Cashier WiIfred Bodwen of wrong fully taking $15, 5,0OO of the banks funds and ''converting same to his own uses'', Damages of $16,000 are asked. Twelve hours before the banks E.tta chnlent was served by deputy sheriff, MT BodweH sighed over his Ilalf-interest ill his home property to his trnthar-in-Iaw. Victor W. Ferris.