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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17
CLUB CELEBRATES
 TWO BIRTHDAYS

The meeting of the Rotary Club, at The Stratfeld yesterday was turned into a dual celebration of St. Pat rick's Day and the anniversary of the birth of Albert E. Lavery, 0ne Of the directors of the club.
 The dining room was fittingly deco ~aed with green in honor of Ireland's patron saint and Director Lavery was the recipient of many gifts and con gratula tions.
 During the course of the club din der Alvin c. Breul and "Joe'' Clabby houk d number of Irish songs, the G.:=o members joining in the choruses.
 President Sumner Simpson intro- duced Col. B. A. Franklin, of the local U. S. Ordnance office, who ex- tended to Bridgeport Rotarians a special personal invitation to attend the New England Conference and La dies Night at Springfield, Mass. March 30-31.
 On the presidents table before the guest of honor' was d white birth day cake with II green candles light ed. It was not assumed, however, that this number indicated MT Law e-ys age, as he admitted passing the 23rd milestone. After long and per- sistent urgings to "open the cake" |" Mir. Lavery did so. passing out pieces of the confection and pronounced "hiS DartV'' a success.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17
GERMANY FIXES
 PRICE OF WHEAT

Berlin, Feb. 2S.---The German gov throughout the coming harvest year it's policy of fixing prices for wheat, potatoes and other basic food com modities, despite strong opposition by the farmers. At the same time it has announced that the minimum prices which may be demanded for these food supplies will be increased by 100 per cent. for wheat and 300 per cent. for potatoes. These advances are in tended as partial concession to pro- ducers, to allow for the reduced pur- chasing power of German money and the increased cost of production.
 Under the new scale of minimum prices what fixed at not less than LOGO marks a ton, potatoes at 800 marks a ton, rye 900 marks. barley and oats 800 marks. This fixing of a min imum price is reversal from the former procedure when maxim um
 prices were fixed. Producers had op-
 posed the maximum price system On
 the ground that it failed to provide
 for the general increased cost ot production.
 continuance of the government. policy of fixing prices and vainly at tempted to have the free trading Sys- | tenn restored. The government, actins through the Economic Council, in sisted that the price fixing was neces i sary because the food situation con tinues precarious and because Ger many is oibliSed to rely upon her owI ] production until the country is placed [ in better position for buying 1T foreign countries.
 The government cited as evidence | of probable disastrous results if con : trol of prices were removed, the fac i that when oats were released for fret ! trading they sold in the open rnarke at 4,400 marks a ton while whea y~as fetching 500 marks ton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17
Proclamation By g Gov. HOlcOmb
 American Day.

Tn a proclamation issued yesterday, Governor Holcomb says that on American Day." May 1, it is desir- able to have a general demonstration of Americanism, the day which has heretofore been selected for demon strations by the radical clements .' The proclamation reads:
 "The National Security League is urging that May 1 generally be ob- served as American Day. by parades and patriotic demonstrations. Several governors have given their approval, among them Governors Allen of Kan sas, Lowden of Illinois and Smith of New York. The plan has also received approval of many mayors throughout the United States, including Cleve- land, St. Louis, Los. Angeles, etc. It is understood that Hartford and Wa terbury are to have paras3eS and it is desirable that in all of the larger cen ters Of the state there may be a gen eral demonstration of Americanism on that day which has heretofore been selected for demonstrations by the radical elements. This year the day occurs on Saturday, which is a half holiday, and it's observance will there fore call for less interruption of the industries of the State.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17
BETTER THAN CALOMEl
Thousands Have Discovered Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets
 Are a Harmless Substitute

Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are the result of Dr. Edwards determination not to treat liver and bowel complaints with calomel For F years he used these tablets Ca vegetable compound mixed with olive oiD in his private practice with great success.
 They do all the good that calomel does but have no bad after effects. No pains, no griping, no injury to the gums or danger from acid foods-yet they stimulate the liver and bowels. Take Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets when you feel "logy" and heavy" Note how they clear clouded brain and cerk up the spirits. 10c and 25c boz
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17

delegates to the State convention in New Haven next week: John T. King, Clifford B. Wilson, A. L. Delaney. Frederic A. Bartlett, w. E. Seeley. William Chew. John M. O'Connell, W. E. Lewis, J. Y. Caldwell, and Arthur A. Baker.
 John T. King, A. L. Delaney and Arthur A. Connor were chosen mem bers of the State Central committee for the three Senatorial districts and U. A. H. Robinson was reelected
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17
PER s OVAL s

The Visiting Nurse Association will give a lecture at the Bridgeport hos pital this evening at o'clock instead of at the Welfare building as was first planncrA. The speakers will be Mrs. I. E. Fenkle and Miss R. E. Renfen. who will speak on industrial nursing.
 By a change from the original pro- gram the children's hour of the Chau- tauqua course comes this afternoon from to o'clock. Anne V. Baker, who delighted the children last year. will be the entertainer. Special rates have been made for the children un- der F. The lecture of Dr. David D. Vaughan on American Ideals" will be given this evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17
KEPT QUAIL ALIVE.

Game Commissioner John M. Champion reports that the commis- s on has had q large number of depu- t'es at work during this hard winter helping the wild birds to get a living, providing food and sometimes lods- inSs for them-
 The principal point is that cen sus of quails shows that there arc known to be over 3,250, scattered through the state in the counties, in c'uding Fairfield, 4S0.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17
OBITUARY
Mrs. Harriet QuigIey.

Many relatives and friends attend ed the funeral of Mrs. Harriet Quigley held yesterday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the family home, 122 Clarence street A high mass of re- quiern was celebrated at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's church by Rev. Michael J. Lynch. The floral display was large The bearers were: John and Patrick MaIoney, William J. Dixon and Vim cent Coleman. Burial was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17
Mrs. Henrietta KuhI.

Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta Kuhl were held last night at 8 o'clock at the family home, 204 Bronx ave- nae Rev. H. c. Aroh. pastor of the English Lutheran church, conducted the services. A large number of rel atives and friends attended. A dele gation from Rebekah lodge. No 26, l. 0. o. 'F., was present. The body will be taken this morning to Green wood cemetery. Brooklyn, N. for burial.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17

The Connecticut Company has be- gun alterations on the open summer cars to adapt them to the zone fare system After alterations are com pleted, full directions will be given by thee ompany as to the methods of boarding and alighting from these cars.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17
HEGY TRIAL POSTPONED.

The trial of Capt. Harry S. Hegy, Donald Gardner and Charles A. Wirth, accused of trying to defraud the government by selling six Liberty motors, was postponed yesterday by the U. S. District court until next Tuesday. Capt Hegy was connected with the Ordnance department of the army and the other two accused were civilian employees.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17
ATTEMPTED TO PASS FAKE BILL

Police and Federal agents are looking. for man who attempted to pass a fake $10 bill yesterday after noon in a fruit store owned by c. F.
 Schlecht, 634 State street. According 10 the storekeeper's story, the man entered the store yesterday afternoon, and after placing the bogus bill on the counter asked for a package of cigarettes. Schlecht refused to take the money in payment, but snatched
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17
Mrs, Carrie F. Fowler.

Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie F. Fowler were held yesterday after noon at 2:3O o'clock at the late home, GOT Park avenue Rev. Paul E. Ed wards, pastor of the First M. E. church. officiated. Many rela lives and friends attended. There was a wealth of floral tributes. Burial was i1 I>akeyiew cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17
Mrs. Emily A. Potter.

Funeral services fer Mrs. Emily A. Potter were largely attended yester- day afternoon at the home of her niece, Mrs. Lucius Judson. 108 Fair view avenue. Stratford. Rev. A. F. Chamberlain of the Stratford M. E. church, conducted the services Burial was in Union cemetery, Stratford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17
Mrs. Jennie Sutton.

The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Sutton was held yesterday morning at 10 r o'clock from the family home, HIS Railroad avenue Services were con- ducted at 1O:30 o'clock at St. Georges Episcopal church by Rev. Henry E., Kelley rector There was a large at tendance of relatives and friends. Burial was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17
Earl N MYerS.

The funeral of Earl E. Myers, in fant son of MT. and Mrs. Edwin Myers, was held yesterday afternoon at o'clock from the family home, 114 Benham avenue. Rev. H. A. Davenport, pastor of the Peoples Presbyterian church, ofhciated. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17

it up before the stranger could inter- fere. The man then dashed Tout Of the store, and jumped on the running board of an automobile which dis appeared in a crowd of vehicles. The stranger is described as short dark man, presumably a foreigner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17
DELEGATES CHOSEN.

At the Republican town and city convention at 260 State street, last nigh the following were chosen as
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-17
TO ADAPT OPEN CARS.

town chairman for a period of two years.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27

was recaptured and taken to this city,
where he was examined by the County
Prosecutor
State troopers removed the prisoner s
overshoes. which they took 10 the scenes
OF several OF the nearby fires for the
purpose of fitting them in some of the
footprints in the frozen snow and
ground. The troopers later reported that
not only did the shoes fit the footprints.
but that a small piece OF rubber torn
from the sole had left its mark. Among
the others present at the examination
were a ferryman and trolley car con-
ductor. who, the authorities said. iden-
tilted Smith as one of their passengers
from the scenes OF some OF the recent
fires.
That the arrest of Smith will only
partly clear up the mystery of the recent
fire epidemic was the expressed belief
Of the authorities here to-day, who re-
ported that yesterday the home OF An
Grew Brown. president of the Fayette City
National Bank. was approached and
fired on by two Unidentified men. They
were driven away by private guards IN
the meantime Benjamin Bevier of Smith
field. who was taken into custody sew
eral days ago, is being held for investi
CATION
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
STATEN ISLAND HAS WAR.
Pros and Ants in Battle over Vac
cination.

Residents OF Staten Island with chill
dren of school age are looking on with
interest or participating in the warfare
recently begun there by the Society
of Observation-Disclosures against the
School Board and those favoring vac
cination. The campaign, which was
begun when the daughter of Hugh Nc
Cullum Moore was not permitted to
enter school because she had not been
vaccinated. has reached a crisis with
a series of meetings of antis and pros
Anti-vaccinationis will speak against
the law In Masonic Temple, Port Rich
mond, tonight. Health Commissioners
Royal S. Copeland, as a counter move,
has called a meeting of those who favor
vaccination, which will be held in
Borough Hall. St George, January I.
Besides DR.. Copeland, Health Commits
sioner Cofer of Port Richmond and
Dr.. William II. Park, New York Health
Department pathologist will speak
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
DIVORCE RECORD Is
HELD BY statesmen
Their Ramblings May Have
Led to One Unhappy Mar
ria9e in Every Nine.

Travelling statesmen have for long
time held the record for late marriages
and now comes Prof Rudolph A. Binder.
head Of the department Of sociology at New
York University. armed with statistics
that place travelling statesmen at the
every nine is divorced. according to a
summary of his tabulations made pub
lie yesterday BY the professor At the
other extreme is the farmer who is di-
vorced in only one out Of ninety-two
cases.
Whether the salesman's rambles about
the country make the matter of obtain
ing a divorce easier. or whether his plen-
tiful opportunities for regretting his
first choice are the cause Of the high
figures. Prof. Binder did not state
His figures credit Japan with granting
n greater number Of divorces than any
other nation In the world. Between
1880 and 1890 there was one divorce for
every three marriages In Japan. Since
the civil law there has been revised. the
average number has diminished to 1876
to every 1000 marriages, as against 107
in the United States.
AS for geographic distribution in this
tions of the United States, with Seattle
as recently announced the storm centre.
The North Central, South Atlantic and
North Atlantic sections follow in the
order named. Childless couples are di-
vorced more frequently than those with
children.
Prof Binder said he had observed
perceptlble increase in the marriage rate
In this country, with marriages coming
early in greater numbers than ever be-
fore. "gu $780," he said, 316 persons in
10000 got married in 1900, 321, and
the figures have been mounting steadily.
This Is especially true among younger
people. The average age among girls
to-day is from 10 to 19, and among boys
from 20 to "a.
americans are marrying young and
having few children, Children are an
impediment to the social ambitions OF
women and the women who work have
little time for rearing them"
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
AMERICAN BOXERS LOSE
TO FRENCH SOLDIERS

The Americans and the French have
been fighting. and what is more the
Americans were beaten. The fighting
was all with gloves and nothing was
hurt other than a few of the contest
ants feelings.
1t was the first time since the Yanks
were over There and mixed up in inter-
allied fights that they were beaten. They
did not win everything. of course, all
the while. but managed to hold their
o, 4 pretty well until the Thanksgiving
competition. when they seem to have
been outclassed The contest was staged
by the Y. NJ. c. A. in the big athletic
club in Coblenz. The results follow:
Coins. ProvisionaI Machine Bun Battalion.
SECOND Brigade, scored technical knockout
over Jauot, French Army, In the fifth round
IN the lightweight class.
Berth, French Army, won the decision over
Lewis, Co. G, Eighth Infantry. after six
rounds In the weiterweight class
Morel. French Army, won the decision over
Herman, Ninth Guard Co, after six rounds
in the light heavyweight class.
TOntniac. French Army, won the decision
over Paddy sondberg' Co p, Eighth fnfan-
try. after six rounds in the welterweght
class.
Michel. French Army. and Gilstrap. Sixth
Field Artillery. went six rounds 20 a draw
in the middlewelght class.
Leon Huggins. T. NJ. D., scored tech
meal knockout over Michel Farrell, u. s. s.
llttSDulE, hlter one minute ana foitN -ilNc
seconds OF the second round in the feather
weight class.
Kid Smithers. u. s. s. pittsburg. won the
decision over Brooks. 7. NJ. D., after six
rounds In the welterweght class.
Monahan. u. s. $. Pttshurg. won tie de-
cision over Staab, +. NJ. p, IN six rounds
In the light heavyweight class.
Referee-Chaplafn McNally.
Judges-Capt. Withers. chief athletic Of
ficer OF the A. f. g; Lieut.. stafford. U. s.
Timokeeper-Bil Young. v NJ. G. A.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
JOSEPH MOORE WINS
ICE SKATING RACE

The outdoor competitive skating sea-
son got under way at the fremont Rink,
l77th street and fremont avenue yester-
day, Joseph Moore of the Ice Palace
Skating Club holder of titular hon
ors, scored over a smart field in the one
mile handicap race Starting from
scratch and conceding liberal handicaps
to all who opposed him, Moore headed
his field in the last lap and won by
two yards from Wesley Becker of the
fremont Skating Club. to whom he
allowed a start of fifty yards. Moore
was also n starter in the half
mile event. Any chance he had Of win
ming was ruined when he fell after a
collision with Kenneth Boyd of the
Morningside A. c., on the third lap. The
finish in this race between George Pick
ering and Robert Hearn. both repre-
sonting the fremont Skating Club, re-
suited in dead heat.
One Mile Race (handicap)-Won by Joseph
Moore, 1Sist Street Ice Palace (scratch) :
Wesley Becker, fremont Skating Club (55
yards) second: Harry Neibuke, fremont
Skating Club (5j YARDS. third. Time.
2:54 1-j.
Half Mile Race Chandlcap) George Pick
ering. fremont Skating Club 90 yards). and
Robert Hearn, fremont Skating Club (5
yards), I'm dead heat: Leslie Boyd fremont
Skating Club @ YARDS. second. Time.
l ;23 1-5.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
DR.. GODFREY LEAVES
DREXEL INSTITUTE

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 2b.-The resigna-
tion Of DR.. Hollis Godfrey as president
of Drexel Institute and his appointment
as chairman of the Council of Manage
nent Education were announced to-
night. His resignation takes effect neXt
October.
As chairman of the Council Of Man
aSement Education DR.. Godfrey will oc-
cupy one of the most important posi-
tions in the educational and Industrial
world. the announcement said.
The council was formed last March
and is composed Of educators and lead
,crs Of industry in all sections OF the
country. It's chief object is 20 bring
colleges and industry closer together in
respect TO the supply OF trained manage
ment men. Louis II. Musil Of New York
IL treasurer Of the council. Permanent
headquarters will be established in
Washington shortly after the first OF
the year.
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
F. A. SIEBERT WINS
N. Y. A. G. SHOOT
Secures High Scratch Prize
With an Actual SO at
Travers Island.
By JAMES s. mitchell.

After knocking at the door for some
time +. A. Siebert came to his own yes
terday at Travers Island, where he an
nexed the high scratch prize from a
field of holiday shooters who lined up
for the prizes offered by the New York
A. C. Mr. Siebert succeeded in shat
tering 90 clays out of the possible 100.
and on his way to victory showed a
grand piece of accuracy in very poor
light, but what was more remarkable
was that he shot two "straights." one
being on his first visit to the traps and
the other on his last. Next in import
ance to the win of Siebert was that of
George T. Hodges. who carried off the
high handicap prize after n shoot off
with half dozen others.
AS it was the last shoot of the month
and the last of the old year, for that
matter, there was a general clean UP
of the serial prizes. With two legs II.
T. Vogel won the Lyon Cup. while r NJ.
Alexander carried off the tournament
cup. The Byronel and Presidents Cup
went TO George T. Hodges, each with
two legs. =. The scores:
The New York herald., 1920-12-27

up early. started a gas heater and went
back TO bed. Other tenants broke into
the apartment some time later and
found LOUIS, 10, and Deha. year old
dead, and Mrs Zitren and another o.
her children, Harry 5. overcome.
The mother and boy were taken %
Kings County Hospital. and 1t was ex
pected they would recover. Mrs. Zitren
was not told of the deaths of the tn
children. The police found the gas
flame OF the heater had blown out.
Thomas Sheffir, i3. living in 57-
Broome street. had been promised
Christmas present by Patrick McNear-
ney, So. and Austin Burt, So, top hoof
roomers, and waited impatiently ali
Christmas Day. Early yesterday morn
ing he went up to see If his friends wero
home. and found them dead. 1t was be
l!eved they fell asleep with the gas
burning and the wind extingushed IT,
The New York herald., 1920-12-27
SCHOOL SET AFIRE IN
PITTSBURG SUBURB
Culprit Escapes, Though Shot
At, as Oil Soaked Building
Is Destroyed.
LOSS Is PUT AT S350.O00
UniOntOwn Youth Details on
Scenes How He Burned
i3 Structures.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 26.-A man who is
which set fires in Fayette and West
moreland counties recently, with an ag-
gregate loss OF almost S5,O00,000 was
seen leaving the Johnston School in
Williamsburg. a suburb of this city, early
this morning soon after the building
burst into flames. Several shots We're
fired at him. but he escaped without
leaving a clue to his identity. The
schoo was destroyed with a loss of
$350O00.
The fire was clearly the work of In
cendiaries. The floors of the building
had been soaked in oil before the match
was applied and heavy clouds of smoke
arose from the burning building. The
flames were discovered a little after ,
o'clock by a patrolman, who turned In
an alarm and then, returning TO the
school, saw the flrebug leaving the
building. BY the time the flremen
reached the scene the building was in
flames. Apparatus was also sent from
Pittsburg. but it was not possible to
save the structure.
The task of the detectives, who
thought they had solved the mystery of
the many fires by. the arrest OF Alpef'
Smith. aged T9, of Uniontown. has been
increased tremendously by this latest
work of the arson ring. Smith accom-
panied detectives yesterday to the scenes
OF, thirteen fires in that district and, ac-
cording to the police, admitted having
knowledge of all
Tomorrow, say the authorities. an
examination into Smiths mental condi-
ton viii be begun. Before he was
locked up in the E'ayette county jail and
Immediately after his trip to the various
places where school buildings and dwell
ings had been burned he was hurried to
Greensburg. where his finger prints and
Bertillon measurements were taken.
on Friday seven fires were discovered
almost simultaneously. These seven
buildings were three residences, two
school buildings one church and barn
They were located in Brownsville, Al
bany Hill and Braznell.
At Albany Hill Smith was first ap-
preached by members of the posse and
placed temporarily under arrest, but
later was set at liberty. However, he