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Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
MARRIAGE. DOES NOT STOP ALIEN
 DEPORTATION
Authorities Deny Deplor- able Conditions Among
 "Reds" Families.

New York, Feb. 2-Authorities at Ellis Island today denied knowledge of "deplorable'' conditions among families of extremists deported on the Buford or now held on deportation procee edings, as charged by the Ameri~ can Woman's Committee, which an- nouuoes it will make. efforts in Wash ington to have these dependents as- sisted.
 ''I know of nobody deported on the Buford who was actually married ac- cerding to the laws of the various states of this country" said Percy A. Baker, superintendent at the island.
 There may have been some who claimed that they were married, but I do not believe they could have pro- duced any proof. Anyhow, I know Of nothing in the immigration laws that provides that marriage shall relieve any alien from deportation"
 Of the more than 500 persons sent to the island after raids last month only two have claimed at hearings be- fore Immigration inspectors that they were married, MT. Baker said Most of them have refused to answer any questions at all and about half of them have been released on bail.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
 Pact With
 Russians
Esthonia Consummates Peace With Russian
 Reds. SAY POLAND NOT TO ATTACK RUSSIA

London, Feb. 2-Peace was deti- nftely concluded this morning between Esthonian and the Russian Soviet government, it is announced-in a wire less dispatch from Moscow received this afternoon.
 The Bolshevik delegates at Dorpat declare that Poland has abandoned her military preparations against Rus siasew hieh were to be followed by si- mpltaneouss attacks upon Moscow and Petrograd according to a General News dispatch from Reval, Esth onia, today. Poland has taken this course the delegates say. because Iivonia, ''in accordance with the peace treaty with the Soviet, has withdrawn her promise to place her army and the harbor of Reval at Po1and's disposal.
 Dispatches from Warsaw last week announced the, calling up of some of the Polish army classes in a nobiliza- ton movement and there were oth- CT indications that Poland was for tifying herself militarily against the Bolshevik;. So far as has developed, however, no peace treaty has been signed between Livonia Cor Letvia) and the Moscow Soviet government. Esthonia has been on the verge for SODle time Ol cOHcIuOlIlS d peace WilIl the Bolsheviki, and it seems probable that it is the Esthonian peace treaty that is referred to in the foregoing especially as Reval is an Esthonian city-the seat, In fact; of the Esthon- ian government.
 Warsaw, Sunday, Feb. 1.---Concen- tration of large numbers of Bolshevik troops north of the Dvina river has been prevented by attacks by Polish units, according to an official statement issued by the war office here today.
 Attempts to gather Bolshevik forces along the Lithuanian and white Rus sian fronts are believed by military authorities to be part of the soviet governments preparations for g spring attack against Warsaw. News papers here say the Red offensive against Poland will be commenced a: soon as possible.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
SOUTH AMERICAN
 DRINK MAY BE
 IMPORTED HERE

Buenos Aires, Feb. 2. = Bottled mate or Paraguay tea, the famous South American beverage, may be- come a prohibition drink in the Unit- ed States One North American manufacturer of beverages is making inquiries in Buenos Aires to ascertain whether to import the mate herb from Argentina and introduce it to North Americans
 Drinking mate through the bonn biIla is a national custom not so much practiced 1T, South American cities as formerly, but is still com mon in the "cap," or agricultural dis tricts- The bombilla, a metal tube about six inches long with the thick ness of a pencil, is fan-shaped, at the end and dotted with small holes like a sieve through which the liquid is drunk from a sun-dried gourd about the size of 8 large apple
 The liquid is prepared by filling the gourd with the herb, then boil ing water is added. The host takes the first drink and the gourd is re- filled and handed to the guests i1 succession. The supply of mate is renewed as is required. Silver and even gold gourds are now used by wealthy families.
 Mate is grown extensively in the extreme northeastern section of Ar gentina, Paraguay and Brazil where large tracts of land are given over to its cultivation.
 The herb possesses astringest quail ities which make it an invaluable beverage among the farming people who consume large quantities Of meat daily, this, together with hard biscuits. in some parts of the repub lie, being the only articles of food.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
IDENTITY FOUR RoDIEs

Savannah, Ga, Feb. 2.---Four of the five bodies washed up on Jelzy1 Island near here yesterday with wreckage from an unidentified craft, were iden- hfied today as those of members of the crew of a tug, believed to have been the ocean-going tug Fortune which carried a crew of from 14 to 20 men. Those identified were Jacom Columbus, chief engineer, Brooklyn; ; William Mccarthy, assistant engineer. New York City; Asa Jensen, Danish with a. passport from Cardiff, and Emil F. Carlsen, Danish, with a Dan ish passport.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
400 CARPENTERS 90 ON NsssSTRIkEE
  FOR MORE PAY
  Officials Say It Is I1n- possible To Grant Increase.

Springfield, Mass, Feb. 2.---Four hundred union carpenters in the Springfield district which includes Chicopee, Westfield and smaller near by places, went on strike today fol- lowing refusal of employers to grant an increase in wages, from S5 to 90 cents an hour, negotiations for which have been on for several months.
 Officers of the recently formed Building trades employers association say that the increase cannot be grant ed, as to do so would render void a recent agreement with building crafts increasing wages April l, with no in creases until that time., The carpen- ters dissented from the general wage agreement which would give them 90 cents April 1, whereas they asked for $1 an hour effective on that date.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
'66 NEW VICTIMS OF EPIDEMIC REPORTED
 TO HEALTH BOARD
Nurses Visit Schools and Give Ten Minute Talks on Means of Avoiding Disease-Nine Cases of Pneumonia Report ed During Week.

Spanish Influenza continues to sweep over Bridgeport. The grand total was raised to 490 cases today when 66 new vic tims were reported at the Health department. Two more deaths from the malauy were filed bringing the weeks total to five and eight for pneumonia in all forms.
 During the past week, nine cases of pneumonia were turned in. an in crease of one over the previous week, which according to Health Officer Brown, is about the average for this period of the year.
 The fight to curb the disease con- unues in all sections of the city under the direction of the Health Depart ment. Beginning this morning school nurses visited the various schools and gave 10 minute talks covering the cause, onset, spread and means of avoiding the disease. The departm ent hopes, in this manner, to help not only the school children, but the parents who will in turn receive the daily messages given in the schools.
 The Y. W. c. A. has promised to cooperate with Dr. Brown and will give a course of six lessons in "In- f1uenza Nursing on Monday, Wednes- day and Fridays under the supervision of Mrs. Harold Clarke. A new class will be started tomorrow on the East Side in the Industrial Women's Gen. 1.0 THn p1 will meet twice a week on Tuesday and Thursdays under the direction of Miss Ann Fox, a graduate of. the Bridgeport hospital.
 Another group is scheduled to meet Friday afternoon at the Central building on Golden Hill street from 2:30 to 4:30 D. m. Mrs. Clarke will also have charge of this class. All classes are open to the public and no membership is required. Upon completion of the course, a certificate will be given to those who have taken the full six lessons.
 Health Department slogans post ed at various points of vantage in the city have aroused the Muses and Dr. Brown in being made the recipient of poems on the dreaded disease. The latest one entitled 'Influenza,' was written by Carl Stefson of 2270 Fair field avenue and contains considera- b1e sound advice put up in rythnie fashion.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
BURGLARS GET S3,O00 WORTH
 OF CLOTHING

Gingham, cotton and muslin goods, sweaters and other articles of cloth ing valued at approximately $3,000 were stolen from a drygoods store owned by Isaac Nyden, PIP Lindley street, sometime last night.
 The burglars gained entrance to the store by smashing the glass out of the front door. Once inside they started to remove the goods in a very bus inesslike manner, judging from the appearance of the store this morning. It is believed that the robbers used a wagon or auto truck in carrying off their booty. A man who lives near the store told the police that he heard noise in the building early this morn- ing, but did not investigate. The rob- bery was discovered by the proprietor when he opened the store today.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
HAD TO DRIVE
 GAR TO CURB SEEKS DAMAGES

Declaring that. he vas compelled to drive his automobile against the curb in order to avoid a collision with d car owned by Isidore Escharf of this city, Louis Anderson of NorwaIk has brought suit against the local, motor ist for $500 damages. Papers were filed in the common pleas, court and are returnable to the February term.
 Anderson says he was driving on Connecticut avenue oneOct.- 25,. 1919, when he saw Escharf approaching from the opposite direction. Escharf tried to avoid another machine and then appeared to be headed directly for Anderson's car. The latter claims he was forced to steer for the curb, thereby danagin his car
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
THE INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC.

There is every reason why tho health department should apply at once and compIetetly all those methods of prevention which have been found useful in limit ing the influenza epidemic. This would be better done now, when every precaution will have its maximum effect, thnn later, when the centers of infection are much more numerous.
 The epidemic of 1918, during the first two weeks after the ap- pearancc of the first eases, there was a slower progress than is in- dicated by the reports for the present epidemic The number of deaths from influenza and pneumonia appear to be greater for like period than they were in 1918.
 There exists every reason why the maximum methods. of pre- vention should be applied firmly, Immediately and completely.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
COMPANY TO OFFER $5,OOO
 FOR ENGINE

The regular meeting, of the Com mon Council will be held in the, Coun= ci1 Chambers tonight at o'clock. w. Parker Seeley, assistant city attorney will report that the Connecticut Trol- ley Go. has agreed to settle for $5,- 900 for it's share in the collision be- tween a trolley car and, one of the city's fire engines. The accident oc- cured last October at State and Nor man streets just as the fire apparatus had left Engine house No. 3. The machine was valued at $14,000 and was almost entirely wrecked. -
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
RENEWAL OF DEBATE ON PEACE TREATY IS
 VIRTUALLY ASSURED
Republican l. e a d e r s Have Decided to Join Forces With Demo crats-LOdge Planned to Give Notice That He Would Move Next Monday to Suspend Rules.

Washington, Feb. PA re- newal Of Senate debate on the peace treaty next week was re- garded as virtually assured to- day when Republican leaders decided to join with the Demo crats in the movement to bring the treaty back into the open Senate.
 Senator Lodge, the Republican leader, planned to give notice today that he would move on next Monday to suspend the rules and proceed tr consider the treaty. The Democrats had already announced that they would make a. similar motion Tuesday of next week.
 In the form proposed by Senator Lodge the motion will require a two- thirds majority. but the general pre- dietfon was that more than that num- Der would support 1t. Not only thoss who favor ratification in some form but some of the treaty's irreconcilable foes are ready to vote to reopen the debate,
 Should Senator Lodges motion fail, however, the motion of the Democratic leaders the following day
 will be in such form that. only ma jority would. be necessary to pass it, | the party leaders say. The Demo l crats contend that no suspension of ! the rules would be necessary to taks up the treaty and that position is. ex. pected to be upheld by Vice President | Marshall On appeal from his de- 1 cision, a, majority only would -Ds needed to sustain him. =s.-s -s.s--
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
PICKPOCKETS
 GOT HIS ROLL
 WHILE HE SLEPT

While lying on a bed In a rooming house at 1855 Bostwick avenue, yes- terday afternoon, Samuel Danjin lost S45 through the work of clever pick pockets, according to a report made to the police this morning. Danjin informed the detective department to. day, that he counted his money iE the kitchen of his home yesterday af. ternoon, and at that time had $1O2 -s.E S-y Gown on a bed ses a short fitnc, and when he awoke found that he had been relieved of $45.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
Last Bridgeport
 Groundhog Sees
 His Shadow Big

The last ground hog within the city limits of Bridgeport, came out little while this morning, and from his post among the North Bridgeport trees. observed the niftiest shad- ovv he had seen on a CandlenaS day in many years. Wrapping himself i'm an old coat which ,omebody had thrown away near his abode, he retired into his hole. convinced that he has Six weeks of very cold weather ahead of him.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
EXTEND TIME OF
 FILING INVENTORIES

Collector of Internal Revenue Walsh has issued a notice that the time for filing inventory of all liquors stored in other places than in the home of the owner, has been extended to Feb. 10 on account of the failure of his office to receive the inventory blanks in time. The original time set was Feb. 1. All who have liquors stored outside their homes and fail to return an inventory by Feb. 10 will be sub ject to penalties.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
JAMES W. SEE DEAD s

Hamilton, o. Feb. 2-James W. See. considered one of the know n- mechanical engineers in the country,s is dead here at the age of 69 years. He was counsel for the Wright Br6th- CTS in their airplane litigationsa was, connected with forming the basic pa tents for several engines. He wrotes much on engineering topics under the name of "Chordal"
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
NO DATE SET

London, Feb. 2-Although no posi- tive date has been fixed for the in formal conference on the economic situation that has been planned be- tween Austen Chamberlain the chan cellor of the exehequer and various fi- nancial and commercial experts, the conference probably will take place next Thursday.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
3 OF ACCUSED KTDNAPPERS ARE
 UP FOR TRIAL

Tombston one, Ariz., Feb. 2-Three men of the 210 accused of Kidnapping in connection with the deportation of 1,1S6 striking copper miners and their sympathizers from Bisbee, Ariz., to New Mexico, on July 12, 1917, went to trial in the Cochise county court here today. Fred Sandther and James Boyd, mine shift bosses of the Warren mining district and Phil Tovrea, Bisbee meat dealer, were the first defendants to face the state court
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
GERMAN SPY
 EXECUTED IN
 FRANCE TODAY

Paris, Feb. 2.---Leut Funck, an Austrian: who during the war was employed in bank here, but who acted as a spy and reported to the Germans points at which shells or the enemy's long range gun fell, was ex- ecuted this morning. Louis Guaspare, a German spy, was to have been ex- ecuted, but at the last moment made revelations to the authorities and his execution was postponed 4S hours.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
TO FORECLOSE LIEN.

On the ground that he has not re- ceived full payment for his work in repairing buildings on the estate of George and Carolyn Sartin in Nor- walk, Frederick J Hodges, a NorwaIk contractor, has started proceedings in the Common Pleas court to forecIose a mechanics lien on the Sartain prop- erty- He says the bill for repairs amounted to s1,38S, but he was paid only S40o. The Sartain property con- sists of 16 acres
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
SEVERE EARTH
 QUAKE RECORDED.

Washington, Feb. 2--A very severe earthquake lasting. more than twoS ,heurs and centered between sS300 andE $500 miles from Washington was re- corded early today on the George town University seismographs. The. shocks began at GAP a. m., reached the maximum at about o'clock and ceased at a:os o'clock.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
JUDGMENT SUSPENDED.

Arrested Saturday night at the .orner of George and Main streets, for drunkenness, Patrick Doherty, of ao5s State street told Judge Frederic . Rar+let. in the city court this Iaorning n, &zat he had to go away up in +ra northern part or the state to get s-ss ,iouor. Judgment was suspended.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
BoLsHEvnk UPRISING AT TELLS.

London, Feb. "A BoIshevik- ap- rising Is reported to have occurred at Tif1is and Kutais in Trans Cauca- sis. Both cities are declared to be in the hands of the Reds
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06

London. Feb. 2-Colonel Avalof Bermondt, commander of the Russo German forces which attacked Riga during the autumn of 1919, has be- or1e insane and has been placed iR
 mad house. according 10 wireless 1e;5orts from Moscow.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
NEW LOW RECORD FOR POUND

New fork, Feb. 2-Another low record for the British pound sterling was made today when it opened S3.4S. or one cent below the previou low reached twice last week.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
F. F. sHpALAa DAD.

Summit, N. J., Feb. 2-Frederick IT Snipman, treasurer of the New York Life Insurance Co.,, died at his home here today after a short ill., ness.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06

New York, Feb. 2-Influenza and pneumonia cases continued to wane here today. New cases of influenza totalled 2,673, or ISIS less than the number reported yesterday. Today'a pneumonia cases were 534, or Al less than yesterdays. Ninety-four deaths from influenza were reported. a de. crease of -ten.-Land there were 1os deaths from pneumonia, decrease of H.
Republican farmer., 1920-02-06
EPIDEMIC ON WAVE IN WEST AND NEW YORK Death Rate Still Remains Constant In
 Chicago.

- Chicago, Feb. 2-Only 453 new cases of influenza were reported dur ing the last A hours, but despite the marked decrease in victims the death rate remains practically constant, with 91 reported since yesterday.
 Pneumonia claimed an additional 67 deaths, while 241 new cases were
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-29
Travis Is
 Given A Pardon
Stamford Bank Man Sen
 fenced to 15 Months At Atlanta Last September Released By Order of the President-Also Charged With Taking City Money.

Stamford, Conn.,. July 29-William N. Travis. who, on September 26, last, was sentenced to Atlanta peni- tentiary for embedding funds of the Stamford National bank, has been pardoned by President Wilson. He will return home tomorrow, accord ing to Mrs. Travis, who received word today. Travis was former city treasurer and was also charged with taking wrongfully $7.2O0 of the city'S funds. His bank embezzle- ment according to the indictm ent was S30,00O. In this latter instance Travis accepted notes of the Sykes Motors Sales company, in which he was interested with James A. Sykes, and disobeyed orders of the bank directors who had warned him not to loan money to this company.
 The sentence of the United States Court at New Haven, Judge Garvin, presiding, was fifteen months. He had pleaded guilty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-29
SAY HE SW|NDLED
 MANY WITH FAKE. MONEY MACHINE

Peter Ku1es1a, of Brooklyn, N. Y, urday in company with Stanley Wait kus on a charge of swindling a local woman out of $3,200 in the sale of fake money making machine, will be the necessary extraditionL papers can be prepared.
 e kulesza is wanted in several cities for a similar offense, and is alleged to have been mixed up in two money machine deals here. Wa;tkus, who was arrested at the same time, is not wanted in Bridgeport, but may be ex- tradited to Massachusetts where he is alleged to have sold a machine.
 The outfit which was sold to- the local woman consisted principally of two small boards and several b1otters. paper alternately between the boards, sprinkled them with water, which he said was acid, and then fastened the boards together. He said that the acid would transfer the dye on the bills to the blank papers. The ma chine was then put away for a short time until the dye had become thor oughly dry. Upon opening the boards, the victim discovered that she had 1t blotters instead of the expected cash. Kulesza further explained that should a person wish to make two $1, 900 bills out of a single of that de- nomination, the dye should be allowed to dry for nine hours. The procedure would give the man plenty of time to make @ getaway with a large haul.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-29
BROKE ANKLE
 IN BAD FALL

failing from the top of a ladder while making repairs on some steam pipes at the plant of the American Fabric Company on Connecticut ave- nue, a little after z o'clock this morn ing, Dareo Bruno, 25 years old, of No. 4S5 Ogden street, sustained a fracture of the left ankle and was taken to the Bridgeport hospital in the Emergency ambulance by Dr. J. A Maxwell after he had been given first aid treatment.
 George Sherr, 15 years old of No. 5 Sixth street was treated at the Emergency hospital last night by Dr Bruce J. Coy1e for a laceration of the left leg sustained when he fell from the step of an automobile.
 Vincent. Graham of 193 Lewis stree! stepped on a clam shell yesterday af- ternoon while in bathing and had the wound on the sole of his foot dress ed at the Emergency by Dr. Coyle.
 Answering to a call for the ambu- lance at S:3O o'clock last night, Dr Maxwell removed Michael Mcdonald from the Second precinct police sta ton to Hillside home for observa- ton. The man was found to be suf- fering from the effects of "hootch.' ''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-29
Ponl Opened Office
 In Bridgeport Recently

The Securities Exchange Company of Boston which pays 50 percent in 45 days. 100 per cent. in 90 days. on causing great interest throughout the financial world at the present time has opened a branch office in the Liberty building in this city. The office is located in Room SIS and Charles P. Fox, who came to this city especially to open the office, is in charge. w. L. Jarvis, of Boston, is the district manager. So far offices have been opened only in New Ha- ven and this city.
 Another office will soon be opened in Hartford and other places in the state. Up to the present time the two solicitors have done very little business in this city because inves- tors have been amazed at the guar antee of 50 per cent for 45 days and 100 per cent for 90 days offered by the company for the loan of money. Investors believe it is impossible, but Manager Fox expects there will be plenty of business very soon and af- ter the company gets established.
 The manager himself has received a check of s3,00O, but that did not come from & Bridgeport investor. It was a Boston man who is willing to take the chance with Charles Ponzi's meth cd of making money through the diff ference in foreign exchange rates. This week, according to Manager Fox, the solicitors are not working because the home office in Boston asked that nothing be done until the audit in the home office had been competed. Next week, according to Mir. Fox the. local office will be ready to dc business with anyone and he expect: there will be rush of patrons look. ing for an opportunity of increasing | their holdings.