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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
CLAIMS K. R. MEN ARE
 FED UP ON PROMISES
Vice-President of Fire men Says Men Are D0g-Tired of Delay States Men Are Starv- ing on Present Pay.

Washington April 24-Warn- ing against further delay in settling the wage demands of the two million railroad work CTS of the country, Timothy Shea, Vice President of the Brotherhood of Locomotive FiEemen, told the railroad la bor board today that the men ''were fed up on promises, and dead, dog-tired of delays"
 MT. Shea. presented the demands of the fremen and host1ers for a basic living wage of $6.5O a day, with differ entia,ls for skill, responsibility, experi- ence and the increase in the cost of living since the demands were first presented last June. He told the board that the lessons to be learned from the steel, coal and railroad strikes was that men will not work when they cannot Hive decently on the wages they are paid" When he urged the striking railroad men in the east ern terminals to return to work Shea said their almost universal .itEstifica- tion for, striking was that they and  their families were starving at work and they ''uagat just as we'll staT-Ve not working"
 Citing the conclusions of the recent industrial conference that it was fun damenta1 that the basic wages of all ennpIoyes should be adequate to main tain the employe and his family in reasonable comfort, and with adequate opportunity for the education of fds children" MT Shea said the railroad workers had been patient and they had been patriotic.
 We were patient he said, ''while the thousands and tens of thousands of war mi1honaires were being created. We have been pa tient while the pro1teers have paused in their orgy of spending iIl-gotten gains only long enough to skyrocket prices still higher. and make a mock cry of our gover1iment1s promise that living costs would~be reduced.
 "Gentlemen, the time has come when our people say they will no longer be patriotic only to be plum dered, nor patient only to be pauper' ized. They have learned by bitter experience that their landlords are nat "patriotic'' and that their grocers aA not patient They are fed up on promises and they are dead, dog-tired of delays"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24

Premier N1tti Of Italy, in an 3u$e1- view granted the French newspaper correspondents here today, predicted that unless peaceful conditions were brought back to Europe and the-Tr- ious countries returned to work, the world would face the dfrest- catastro- phies.
 Peace must be brought back tosau Europe and Europe given back to york; Signor Ntth declared. we must make peace at once and every where, or we are fated to the dfrest cataSuophies. There is only one means to attain this resu4t-corQuer- ed and conquerors must be made one
 ''I understand such prospect can scarcely please France. I have wei comed Renner (Or- Karl Renner, the Austrian chanceIIor), to Rome as a friend, and Italy is helping Austria so that she shall not die of hunger Parallel action must be taken with regard to Germany. Germany must be given the possibility of working and living so that she can execute her engagements. If not, Germany is certain to succumb to Bolshevism or military.
 You tell me France doubts Ger many's pacific feelings I understand such an apprehension. That is why am in agreement with you on the necessity for her disarmament. It has been said that I am a partisan of revision of the treaty. but assure you that this is false. It has been pretended also that Italy was bound to the central empires by a. secret agreement. That is a ridiculous inc vention.'
 Continued on Page Sn.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24

in and buy at prices from s5 to $20 lower than those that prevailed last week; posters that employed, among other phrases the line:
 ''Why wear overaIlS?''
 More than a score of large stores have advertised price reductions in the newspapers, and A. w. Riley. head of the department of justice flying squadron which has been do- ing missionary work among dealers here, predicts that the number will increase rapidly,
 The line of march took the parad- CTS down Eighth avenue from Co., lumbus Circle to West 2Srd street, through West 23rd street to Broad way and back up Broadway to Co., 1unbus Circle. Although Fifth ave nue was barred to the paraders by city officials after a protest from Fifth avenue merchants who declar- ed the parade would interfere with business, the word was passed among the marchers to wander down the avenue singly or in small groups after the parade, carrying the pro- test into the district where high priced clothes are made and sold. A mass meeting also was to be held after the parade at which the foun- dation for permanent organization of high price opponents was to be laid
 Cards were passed out to the marchers pledging them to inventory their sartorial possessions and plan their use so that only a minimum of new garments would have to be bought in 1920.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
DRIVER OF AUTO
 IS EX0NERATED Coroner Finds Death of Flood Boy Was Ac-
 cidental.

Accidental death was the finding made today by Coroner Phelan in the case of William Flood, the 10 year old boy who was run over and fatally in jured by an automobile on East Main street on April 20. The coroner de- cided Flood suddenly ran out from behind furniture van, which was backed up to the curb and which prevented Charles L. Bill of Nichols, owner of the car, from seeing the boy in time to avoid the fatality.
 Young Flood lived at 2363 East Main street. On the day of the acci- dent he was playing on East Main street, near the corner of Alpine when Bills automo obile approached. The Flood boy suddenly ran toward the center of the street and as he passed the end of the van he was struck by the car. His skull was fractured and he died on April 22.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
DENTIST FINED
 IN CITY COURT

While testifying before the City court this morning, in the case of William Hasse, who was recently ar rested on a charge of practicing den tistry without a license, Dr. James A Aiaher, county health officer declared that the state has started a crusade against vioiators of the law which covers the practice of dentistry. HasSe's arrest came as q part of this statewide movement, and was made after an Investigation had been con ducted fn this city / The young man was fined $50 and costs by Judge Frank L. Wilder.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
More WalkOuts In
 Waterbury Plants

Waterbury, April 24-Additiona1 waIkouts today at several local plants increased the number of striking brass mill employees. Manufacturers claim that the number of those who are out through fear of intimidation, with those who are obliged to stay out by the closing of departm ents, is greater than the number actually on strike Announcement made by the manufacturers today states that pro- lection will be guaranteed to those who wish to work and the factory gates will be open to all who desire to return. The strike committee of the New England workers association is completing demands which prob ably will go to the manufacturers late this afternoon or early Monday.
 These demands, are the same as
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24

those of the federation of labor strik- CTS, calling for a A hour week and a minimum wage of 75 cents an hour, but in addition they call for recogni- tion of shop committees. Thus far there has been no disturbance in the strike and assisting the local police in preventing the sale of liquor were prohibition agents and federal officers. Liquor was found and seized at two so-called Restaurants raided late yes terday afternoon. None of the fac tories has been obliged to shut down in full as yet. Departments are closed here and there and in some departments the work of the unskill- ed 1aborers who are out on strike is being done by skilled 1aborers from other departments and clerks from the offices
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
CLlIM GENERAL
 IS WHITE SLAYER

Douglas. Ariz.. April 24-General Ignacio L. Pesqueira, president of the supreme military court of Mexico and recently appointed military gov ernor of Sonora. was at liberty here today under bond after his arrest yesterday on a charge of violating the white slave law.
 General Pesqueira was sent here to await the arrival of federal troops in Sonora, now in revolt against the Caranza government, when he was to have crossed into Mexico as chief ex- ecutive of the adjoining southern re- puhIic state.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
TWO HUSBANDS
 SEEK DIvORCES

Desertion was alleged by two Bridgeport husbands who started di- vorce proeeedings in the Superior court today. John T. Middlebrook seeks a, decree from Iotde L. Middle brook of parts unknown. The couple were married in December 1904, and the wife is alleged to have left Mid dlefbroolz in October, 1914.
 Herman F. Elsen of this city claims Lena EIsen of Rockaway, N. Y, de serted him March 20, 1914. The mar riage took place int 1903. The wife's maiden name was Lena. Levy.
 Another divorce petition filed today was brought by Mary T. Lockwood of Norwauz against George H. Lockwood of the same city. The wife charges intole~arbIe cruelty. The couple were married February 1, 1893.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
GERMANY NOW
 DELAYING ACTION

Rio Janefro, April M.--Sevsn tor Tedo boats which under the peace treaty Germany waEs to turn over to BraziI, have not been delivered and the Braziiian government is convinced that Germany IS deliberately delay ing action in the matter, according to a statement to The Associated Press by Pau1 Soares DeMoura, min ister of marine, today
 He added the government is dis pleased with the attitude of Gerunany and contrasted the action of the latter overnInent with that of Brazil which Blas re-eatabffshed commercial and diplomatic relations with Berlin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
Allies Are Agreed
 On German Policy
OF FRANCE DELIGHTED WITH OUTCOME-LLOYD GEORGE SATIS~ FEED WITH OUTCOME OF LENGTHY
 CONFERENCE - MYTH SAYS
 EUROPE MUST WORK.

San Reno April 2-A complete agreement with respect to the attitude the allies shall adopt toward Germany the carrying out of the treaty has been reached Premier Lloyd George and Premier lerd it stated here today.
 The agreement reported during conference lasting three hours and a half between the two premers. French premier left the palaby delighted with the outcome. Premier Lloyd George said:
 Everything is most satisfactory. A full agreement reached in substance"
 The American members of the separations and Sir John Bradbury, the British member day to give information to the council respecting the possibilities of coal deliveries by Germany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
CAILLAUX NOW
 AFFAIRS HOME

Paris, April 24-Joseph Cai1laux, the former premier, who on Thurs day was convicted by the high court of commerce and correspondence with the enemy has been freed. He arrived at his home in Paris shortly before 1 o'clock this afternoon.
 NJ. Caillaux was accompanied by his wife and several friends. He re fused to make a statement to the newspaper men, saying only that he would not be in Paris on May 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
FAIRFIELD CASE TUESDAY.

Arguments will be heard in the Su- perior Court next Tuesday in the SS,000 suit started by James J. Brown, clerk of the Fairfield fire de partm ent against former Selectman Charles S. Fox of that town. Brown claims he was beaten and kicked by Fox but the latter claims he acted only in self-defense. The taking of testimony has already been complet-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
N. E. RAILROAD CLERKS DECIDE
 NOT TO STRIKE

Boston, April 24-Members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks em- p1oyed on the railroad lines of New England had decided today not to strike for increased wages pending the hearing of their grievances by the wage commission at Washington.
 John D. Flynn, general chairman of the Brotherhood on the Boston & Maine railroad, returned from Wash ington and reported that hearings would be commenced on Monday. Ap- proximately 25,0OO workers are con cerned. They demand an increase of>2G cents an hour. Recently they voted to strike on May 1 unless the arrangements of the railroads grant ed their demands by tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
III s ME,MoRIAL TABLET.

To honor the memory Of the 4lU Bridgeport High school boys who fought in the great war a memorial tablet will be presented to the school by the High School Alumni commit tee. The design has already been con1- pleted. The names of the school he roes will be engraved on the tablet.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
MISS PARTwICK RESIGNS.

Mary Partwick, superintendent of Englewood hospital has rendered her resignation from the position to Health Officer William Hall Coon Miss Partwick and her sister have left for trip through the south No successor has as yet been named
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
ARMENIA GAINS
 RECOGNITION

Washington, April 24.---Arnenaa was formally recognized today as an independent republic by the United States.
 Similar action has been decided upon by the allied conference at San Reno. The American recognition was in the form of a note addressed by Secretary Colby to MT. Pasdermad- jan, Washington representative of the Arm enian republic.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
ASSURING BAsEBALA GAMES.

New Haven. April 24-As protec- ton against loss Yale University is insuring it's baseball against wet grounds in home games, according to an announcemen ent by General Man ager Woodcock If one fifth of an inch of rain falls between g a. m. and D. m. on the day of a scheduled game the insurance is paid.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
MOONSHINE IN IRELAND

Dublin, April 24-High duties on whiskey have led to the continued practice of moonshining and revived the industry of illicit poteen making The police hunt for secret stills is vigorous, and even the possession of the spirit is a punishable offense.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
AMBASSADOR RETURNING.

Washington. April A Ambassa- dor Morris is coming to the United States on leave of absence. it was said today at the state departn1ent. It will be his first vacation since his ap- pointme1t two years ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
NO SILK IN VIENNA.

Vienna, March 7-sewing silk is now being sold here trS jewellers weight. The sa1esmen use fine jew eIer's scales, and the price is 12 crowns for one-third of an ounce. Formerly the same quantity sold for l12 heIlerS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-24
THE WEATHER

For Bridgeport and vii cinity: IFair tonight and Sunday; slightly cooler to- night.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-07-23

ever on time. There Is no earthiy
excuse for II.
One more thought: That woman
loved the Sunday school. she
knows the Bible will teach her chill
dren the way to live and how 10
die She is not society worshiper'
but useful woman. Shall we say
that such good women as Rhoda are
become extinct? How far superior
is she I'd that society woman In a
normal condition who disdains to be
the mother of children, and when
too aged TO serve society or rails 10
get some unmerited honor she
turns and stoops to bestow her sell
fish and accursed affections upon
some nasty. filthy. flea bedecorated
dog or cat.
don my hat to Rhoda ana
,,,ra Pessimist.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-07-23
MILITARY FUNERAL

For the past week Mr.. and Mrs.
A. n. Woodard have been waiting
for a message from the war depart
ment announcing the coming OF the
remains OF their son who died in
France during thel war and was
buried at Breste. II was announced
some time ago that a number OF
bodies were to be shipped back
home. and announcement came
Thursday that SS1 bodies had been
landed at New York. Mr.. Woodard
got a message this friday morn
ing saying the body of Henry l..
Woodard was shipped from New at
2:20 p. m. Thursday.
1t is planned that VIII Layne Post,
American Legion, will have charge
of the funeral services and the re-
mains will be buried in Snyder ceme-
terry with military honors.
Post Commander Rob Strayhorn
expects the body to reach Snyder by
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-07-23
TO HONOR
HENRY |. WOODARD
NUMBER SIX

the 2 o'clock train Sunday night.
and II so, the funeral services will
be held about p. m. Monday, but
should the arrival be later the ser
vices will be delayed accordingly.
probably until Tuesday.
Commander strayhorn wants ev-
cry member OF the post to be here
and asked them to get into commun-
ication with him or the Post Adju-
tant, to be advised as to the exact
time. The Legion members are to
be present in uniform.
The service will be held on the
court plaza. and everybody is in
vited to be there to honor the patri-
otto dead and living. All members
of the U. c. V. and OF the G.. A. r..
who may be here are especially urged
TO attend the services. II is fur
ther requested and expected that
stores will be closed and business
suspended during the services.
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PERSONAL ITEMS

it to ourselves to vote for a man
who will see that we get al square
deal. Some say that two Of the
other candidates live as near TO us
as Mr. Thomason. This is almost
correct, yet they are from part of
Texas in which local interests are
vastly different from our own, and
the interests of FL Paso and that ter
ritory are very similar to our own.
do not mean TO say that Mr.. Thorn
ason will give us more than We are
by rights entitled to, but that he will
see that we get that which by right
should be ours.
am for Mr.. Thomason because he
advocates issues that | favor ald be-
lieye should be made into law. He
tells you what he stands for and
some OF the other candidatesdo not
tell you what they really stand for
but only give you a few general
ideas.
| could give you other reasons but
feel that this is enough.
will say that If you expect me to
get the things that We need while |
am in the legislature, you need to
aid in giving me man for govern
or who will stand by me when issues
of interest to West Texas alone are
involved. and r. f. Thomason is the
only man In this race that l can say
Then II can offer you man whom
| know is the equal of either OF the
other men in honesty. ability and
general equipment and a man who
is more interested in our welfare
than the other men. can not hope
that you will support that man for
governor?
do offer you such a man in r.
E. Thomson and trust that you
will give him your supporter that
Office. Yours truly
NJ. f. Rosser.
political ADVERTISEMENT
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-07-23
Election News.

Only a few more hours are left In
which to determine what you are go
ing to do about the election. The
first matter before us In that cleo
ton is the office of governor. In
this matter | wish to tell why | am
going to vote for Hon. r. +. Thom-
ason.
While serving as your representa-
tive It was my good fortune TO know
Mr.. Thomson we'll. For some hve
months worked with him and be
lIeye know him. In this time
have never known this man to do
what could term a suspicious act.
His record as speaker OF the house
was such that no man has dared
question II. His ruling during all
that time was never questioned and
never appealed from.
have seen him In matters in
which he was very much interested.
and really partisan, but never
could tell from his ruling which
side he favored. have seen him
tried in many ways and he stood the
test. | believe. therefore. l know
him to be an honest and capable
man. know he has ability above
the average man and that he is a
clear thinker. He stood for the
things that were for the best inter
ests OF the majority OF the people.
Therefore, I am for him because
OF his honesty. and ability which !
know him to have.
am for him because he Is
western man and will see that West
Texas gets a square deal. Do
YOU know that West Texas has not
always received such at the hands
of Texas governors? Do you know
that West Texas has to fight for
everything she getss
This being true. then we should
vote for a West Texas man every
time We can get a chance. We ow
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-07-23
Spectacles and eye glasses.
G. Towle. Optometrist.
Republican Convention.

BY authority vested in me as coun-
ty chairman OF the republican exc
cutive committee OF Scurry county
Texas, Z hereby call a republican
county convention to be held in the
Justice court room in the basement
OF the court house at 3 o'clock p. m.'
July 81. 1920. for the purpose oil
electing the following officers:
County chairman for the republi-
can executive committee, secretary
for the committee, board OF execu-
tive committeeman. delegates to the
state convention. alternates to the
state convention, and delegates and
alternates to the senatorial and con-
gressional conventions, and such
other business as may come before
the convention.
ALI voters who will support the
republican nominees are urged to be
present. G. B. Clark, Chm.
q. ]. Anderson. Sec'y.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-07-23
EH!!AMbER OF COMMERCE

up substantial pay roll.
b. NJ. Whitaker, secretary at Has
kell, told of a unmber OF good
things done in his county through
cooperation.
Jno. c. Bell, exhibit manager, ex-
planned the plan TO carry West
Texas exhibits to a number of fairs
in other states.
At a previous meeting a committee
to submit a list of directors had
been appointed consisting of Clyde
Funk. Joe Strayhorn and Liv Eavis.
The committee on constitution and
bylaws were Hugh Boren, r.. r..
Matthews and NJ. A. Grimes. After
discussing the matter the meeting
voted to go into permanent organi-
zation and the report of the bylaws
committee was adopted.
Then came the list OF directors,
which was unanimously adopted.
These are:
r. c. Herm, Foch.
J. c. Snuffer. Camp Springs.
ID. A. Jones. FluvanHa.
Joe S. Golden. Ira.
NJ. l.. Hill, Ira.
]. c. Beakley. Dunn.
Warren, Scrivner, Dermott.
Cornelius Davis. Ennis.
The Snyder list are;
IL. Noble. h. f. Matthews J. X.
Blackard. G. b. Clark, Clyde c.
Bailey. NJ. A. Grimes, +. j. Ander-
son. l.. f. Long, II. w. Waterman.
A. c. Garrett, w. NJ Morrow, NJ. E.
Rosser.
Il is expected that permanent OIL
ficers will be elected in a few days
and that a competent general seere-
airy will be employed to look after
the promotion OF town. and county
development
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-07-23

G. w. Garner is successful
farmer out west OF Ssyder. He was
in town last week and said he has
cotton thigh high and looking
good. He says there are few boil
worms but not many. He had 5S
acres in wheat that made 80 bush
els to the acre. which at present
prices is about three times the mar
ket value OF the land.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-07-23

Cont fail this week to read the
three proposed constitutional amend
ments in this issue. These resolu-
tions contain matter OF Importance
to every citizen of Texas. Chang
ing the state constitution is a matter
that should be seriously considered
and voters should try to thoroughly
understand the proposition.