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New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
CITY ITEMS

Let us store your battery for you this winter. reasonable rates. Simmons Storage Battery company. Phone 2245.-advt.
 Joseph McNamara and Miss Anna Brennecke. the former 20 and the latter Is years of age, have taken out q marriage license.
 Alpha Iota Epsilon dance, Christ mas evening at the Y. w. C. A. Chap mans Major String orchestra will play.-advt.
 Removal sale at Besse-Leland's. .< cdvt.
 Have your battery charged or re- paired at testers, 193 Arch street. -advt.
 Toys. toys. toys Don't forget to come in and look our toys over. L. A Gladding.-advt.
 The Ladies Auxiliary, A. O. H., will hold a meeting at s o'clock this even ing at the |. M. T. A. & E. society rooms.
 Ladies' leather hand bags, 1-3 off. Adkins-advt.
 Big assortment of collar bags and cases. Conn. Hat Co.-advt.
 Mems Emerson Shoes, every pair guaranteed. Reg. s14 and $15, s6.95, s795. The S. w. Menus store.-advt
 Say It With Music" at Morans'.- advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
COLORED WOMAN AND
 WHITE FRIEND FINED
Eva Enters Denial to Charge of Mis- conduct But John Explains the
 Matter in Close Detail:

The adjourned case in which John Chrystow, white. and Mrs. Eva Free del, colored, were charged with inn proper conduct was threshed out this morning before Judge John H. Kirk ham at police court and each was fined SIS and costs. The couple was arrested yesterday morning in q Will low street home by Sergeant John J. King and Patrolmen Thomas Tierney and William Mccarthy. Prior to the arrest, Policemen Tierney and McCar- thy had been eavesdropping near the room in which the accused were discussing matters of an incriminat- ing nature. When the policemen en- tered the building Chrystow was found under a bed upon which Eva was sitting. the officers testified, and while she made no admissions. the man in his own confession accused her of misconduct.
 Eva explained that she requested John to escort her past the corner of East Main and Elm streets. He agreed to take her to the home of her cousin on Willow street but as he neared Patrolman Tierney he asked that she go ahead since he did not wish to pass his cousin. the police- man., in the company of a colored woman. After they had parted he continued along later meeting her near the Willow street home. Together they entered. John, she said, asked if he might rent n room for his own use for the night. He was being shown fhe room and his money for its usc was being accepted when the policemen entered, Eva explained.
 When John was called to the wit ness stand he explained that Eva, in accordance with her regular practices, met him in n Park street restaurant and invited him to the home of a friend. He made no denial to the charge.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
WHOLE WORLD KIN.
Bowery Unfortunates in New York
 Donate to Poor in Europe.

New York. Dec. 22.-Recipients of charity at the Bowery Mission, the east side mothers to thousands buff feted by diversity today proved that one touch of misfortune makes the whole world kin.
 The inmates of the institution after being told of the plight of millions of children in Europe this Christmas voted unanimously to adopt five ''in- visible guests" by making up $10 for each and donating the money to the European relief council. Herbert Hoover. director of the council per sonally made out the certificates of adoption.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
RUSH AT POST OFFICE.
Augment Force Working Overtime to
 Handle Christmas Business.

More than 41,O0o pieces of mail have passed through the cancellation machines at the post office since the Christmas rush began and the post master has secured the services or 25 additional men 10 handle the bus mess which remains. Postmaster De- laney has announced that no mail will be delivered after noon Christ mas day as he feels it an injustice to postal employees. The office will be open every evening this week until 9 o'clock. Considerable more busi- ness has been handled this year than last but since the force is much larger and each man is putting in 13 hours q day, tho work is kept up to the minute.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
ES KEPT SECRET
Arc Charged With Prof. Coal Arc Not Announced Committee.
Committee.

|on, Dec. 22.-Names of
 ed before a senate investi-
 nitteo yesterday with con-
 i profltCoring operations LIM Of the government and 5 the committee in exeeu-
 wero still withheld from | today when the committee investigation into tho coal knsrally. GcorFs Gushing. hirectorn of tho American konl aasociation made the
 rovernmcnt officials had +ofiteoring during lust sum- hortagc.
 to Senator Calder of New |man of tho committee. MT. Ro the namo Of ono official bed an operation in which was declared to have been when the committee went 1.-Two session. Through this Mr. Cushing was said to Inc committee. n group Of kernmont service obtained Ia of coal which they later |ont of s6o0.0t
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
HARDING's QUIET DAY.

Marion. O.. Dec 22.-The engage ment book of President-elect Harding was blank today and it was said at his headquarters here that no callers were expected. It k possible however that some may appear us most of MT. Harding's invitations left the matter of time to the convenience Of his visitors. Ex-president William Howard Taft is expected to confer with MT. Harding before Christmas but the day of his arrival has not been officially an- nounced.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22

the closed shop in all branches American industry, said the call.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
PAPERS NOT EXCITED.
Irish Press Not Impressed With Home
 Rule Bill.

Dublin. Dec. 22.-Passage of the Irish home rule bill by the British parliament is not viewed as especial ly important by newspapers here. It is recognized the bill probably will not be accepted by either Ulster or the rest of Ireland and that the Brit ish government may never put it's provisions into operation.
 'Carsonism has received its reward" says tho Freeman's Journal. The bill was designed as a trap. but it failed to work"
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22

troubles as was the custom before the war, will be protested at a conven- tion of manufacturers, merchants. railway executives and shippers to be held here January 12 it was an- nounced today by the national con- ference of state manufacturers asso- citations. .. -- ..-- --s-
 Acquiescence in the railway brother hoods plan would mean the opening wedge for collective bargaining and
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
SLOW REFERENDUM VOTE.
American Legion shows 6 Out of 92 Posts Have Registered Opinion.

Tho latest unofficial reports from stafe headquarters of the American Legion in Hartford arc to the effect that the post referendum on a state bonus now stands 23 to 13 in favor. There are 92 posts in the state, and less than half have registered opin- ions one way or another.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22

players and gamblers. charged with conspiring to throw" tho 1919 worlds series. it was announced today by President Johnson of the American league. Johnson said he expected early hearings in the cases.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
HAwLEY ELECTED CAPTAIN

Washington, Dec. 22.-Harry R. Hawley, tackle, has been reelected captain of the football team of George Washington University. Hawleys home is fin Idaho.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
PROTEST TO BE MADE.
Opposition Heard to Having National
 Board Settle Problems.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Demands of the railway brotherhoods that a national board of adjustment handle all rail- way labor problems instead of the individual company settling its own
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
.osEcrTE PLANTERS.

Dec. 22s ~ James o' Osflrion formcf assistant srney will be engaged to
 prosocuton of White SoN
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
LADY TABS TO ELEGy

Officers will be elected at aSiaeet- ing of St. Mary's Lady T. A. & B.NAo- ciety tomorrow evening at o'clock in St. Mary's school hall. A Christmas social will follow business meeting. Each member is requested to bring a gift to the social.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-24
THE INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC

Y INFLUENZA WITH center in Chicago spreading III all directions the United States Reports of the ap- the disease from parts of the world This with it's history. Influenza is traveller equally at home in polar in tropical society
 largely makes it's in Bridge port those precautions which aken usually at the peak of the epidemic should far convenient be adopted
 appears scrutiny of the mortality list of many cities that Bridgeport made good showing in the cpl demic of year ago. There quite number of places which higher death rate and which show lower
 the epidemic diseases which ravage those lowered physical resistance the total number o deaths the end of the registration not be much increased
 The epidemic of 1918 worked positive increase amounting the average of five, slightly less in each thousand of population
 These figures should be comforting to people, will readily that the added chance of dying because epidemic the of 1918 only in 200.
 Remembering that fear probably somewhat lessens the the body disease the thoughtful citizen will take will desire that others should ake little in ad vance, usually postponed to the presence of the scourge.
 Perhaps the education of the people to understanding necessary precautions ought to begin at The cough the campaign against spit ters would be well begun
 Three of influenza reported yesterday in Bridgeport probable that the epidemic has its start in community in mild which not discovered and the disease is disseminated with growing viruence until it gathers alarming force
 X The inelgenty evil is anticipated the less be the injury following in it's train.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-24
LOOKING BACK FIFTY. YEARS.

(From The Farmer, Saturday, January A 1o7o)
 The only Encampment of the L O. O. E. in the state in which the work is carried entirely in German is m this city.
 funeral of Mrs Walter Curtis of Stratford takes place from the church of that town tomor row. Mrs. Curtis widow lady about 55 of age and had wide circle of friends.
 
 curious evidence of the extraordinary character of the present spell of weather from North Haven Mr. Hartley of that town shows number of live grasshop pers which captured his premises and which are said be lively the vehest crickets Live grass hoppers in January Just think of it!
 No no ice crop and present indications of one With what shall we cool our juep brandy snashes, etc., next summer?
 Last Thursday evening Eddy, an Il 11-yearold son of Mr. David Fitzgerald of Stratford, took his gun and broght down magnificent old wild goose weighing If pounds being nearly large as the sportsman hl self
 Farmers in the vicinity of New Britain have been poughing this week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-24
WILL LAUNCH MAYORS BOOM
 AT FUNCTION
Local Politicians Planning to Attend Mckinley
 Dinner.

With a special train and a 1arga number of husky politicians of this city the boom of Mayor Clifford B. Wilson will be taken to Middletown next Tuesday afternoon and launched at the annual Mckinley dinner which will be held there in the evening.
 This is the annual pow-wow of the state leaders of the Republican party at which the astute politicians are supposed to sound the sentiment of the different sections of the state on the personnel of the state ticket. It is not very often that the big boom Is launched at this time, but the Bridgeport delegation do not intend to allow the upstate politicians to get the jump on them this year.
 As Governor Ho1comb has been eliminated from the contest tor the nomination 1t is believed in this sec- ton of the state that Mayor Wilson Is the man Of the hour. If the
 music of the Wheeler & Wilson band and the shouts and enthusiasm of the Bridgeport boomers have the desired effect there is no doubt in the minds of the Wilson men but that he will be nominated for governor on ths platform "How Dry We Are.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-24
HOLLANDS REPLY

E GLANDS REPLY to the Powers raises a question: in
 the most direct and pressing fashion, between the ideal world justice and the older fact of absolute national eighty
 Holland has been for centuries refuge for those who fled to persecution for political religious beliefs has been the haven of those who unfortunate in The and who first settled in England numbered not few who had fled to Holland to have freedom of religious worship
 This little country threatened eernaly by ocean, may be called the very home of freedom speech worship It will be very difficult not to sYmpathZe with Hol land in its attempt to by refuge
 In earlier days before civil the for long, places of refuge were set within states, to protection to those who in need of it. When the rule and every family it's arenger society a places.
 As the justice of the state became certain, took the place of arbitrary w the right of refuge became necessary.
 The not a national conflict be- tween or two three states It exactly what has been officially named in the United States, World
 It is the world, the victorious world which knocks gate o Holland and asks for the person of the late Emperor of Germany, in the interest of high international policy.
 The demand not based upon precedent custom, any thing of the kind.
 upon victorious nations have jus ce to administer that the tribunal from the ef fective authority the civilized inhabitants the planet
 The late emperor indicted supreme offense against international morality and the sancty ofreaties "The of millions of vctms says his demand trial
 It is unlikely that the powers founded the authority new age WI" permit the ancient tradition of the valiant Dutch nation to interfere with the process they nauguraed
 is to be expected that the powers will per emptor demand for they have asserted their ndsposon receive arguments Failure comply may doubtless will be- followed with such be necessary the demand These methods economics boycott the complete blockade of the Holland may sufficient
 More probably after respectable resistance in the of it's honorable traditon Holland will recede, turning William Il overto the by his voluntary consent by the ndreotion of sending him back to his the government is bound by treaty yield by other euphemism which will give result
 Short of his suicide assassination it the most peror will be brought before the international tribunal put upon his trial
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-24
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 NEXT MOVE
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 cence and make representations to Holland, and it is also prob1ematic whether she would deliver up the erst- while sovereign in the event she should obtain possession of him. It is henzoIlern in Germany would soIidify the monarchist party, which is re- ported to be gaining strength daily.
 Holland, in refusing to accede to the demand of the allies for the ex- tradition of former Emperor William of Germany, recognizes no duties but those imposed by her laws and the tradition that her soil is sanctuary for the vanquished in international conflicts. This in effect, is the reply of the Netherlands government to the powers which would place the erst- while Kaiser on trial for "a, supreme offense against immortality and the sanctity of the treaties.'
 Having had no part in the fram- ing of the treaty of Versailles, HOl- land holds sine is not bound by the provisions of that pact, and does not consider herself obligated by them. For this reason she refutes the inpli- cation that International duties which may arise out of the treaty are ap- p1icable to her. The reply states that if in future the society Of na- tions should tab1ish an international tribunal competent to try, in case of war, deeds which were placed in the category of crimes by statute ants dating the acts committed, Hollan will participate in it's deliberations. AS the crime charged against Count HohenzoIlern is not based on any such statute, little encouragement was given the powers by this phase of the Dutch reply.
 While the Dutch government Is positive in it's refusal to acquiesce to the desires of the Allied powers, the language employed in the note sent to The Hague on January 15 seemed to reflect determination on the part of the Allies to secure custody of Count Hoflenzollern. Holland was told 1t was the powers duty to bring the former emperor to trial. mot allow ing themselves to be stopped by ar guments," and the note concluded by an assertion that it 'is to the best interests of the Dutch people not to appear to protect the principal author of this catastrophe" The intimations the powers sought to convey by these clauses of their note have not been divulged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-24
MRS, M'COvERN'S MOTHER IS DEAD
 AT HER HOME

Great sympathy is expressed for Mrs. James L. McGovern, wife of Collector of Port on the announce ment of the death of her mother, Mrs Bridget O'Eara, which occurred yes- terday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. McGovern, 319 East Main street.
 Mrs O'Hara had been ailing since Christmas with a general nervous breakdown and infirmities of old age She was 72 years of age and had been a resident of Bridgeport for more than fifty years.
 She formerly lived on Center street and was a member of St. Augustine's parish but for the past IS years she has lived with her daughter on Eas' Main street. She is survived by her daughter and a number of grand children The funeral will be held from her late home Monday morning and from St. Mary's church where solemn high mass of requiem will ba celebrated. Burial will be in the family plot in St. MichaePs cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-24
DIVORCE
 SUITS FILED IN
 SUPERIOR COURT

Desertion is the ground in two of three divorce actions filed today i2 the Superior court. Robert B. Jen- nings wants a decree from Frances E.. Jennings of this city. He alleges that the defendant left him January IS, 1917. The couple were married Dec. 25, 1915. The wife's maiden name was Frances Coons.
 Maude F. Dupey of this city seeks Winsted. The marriage took place February 20, 1909, and desertion in January, 1916 is alleged. The wife's maiden name was Maude Mal1ery.
 Ethel K. Kouvar of this city sues Philip S. Kouvar of this city. She alleges infidelity but does not mama a correspondent. The couple were married October 22, 1916,, the wtfe's maiden name having been Ethel Cor nell.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-24
 LEGISLATION IS
 AGREED UPON

(Continued from Page One.) possible to obtain a Democratic cab inet officer who stands for American ism''-
 '"The Republicans will win any, way" Chairman Campbell interected.
 'Not if you vacillate on this bill," Representative Blanton retorted The people won't stand for you bow ing to Gompers."
 Representative Davey, who intro duced Attorney General Palmer's anti sedition bill last November, told the committee he was a friend of labor until it joins hands with anarchy
 Davey criticized the American Fed eration of Labor for participation in the Boston police strike, but said Mr. Gompers was the dominant influence which stood between organized labor and anarchy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-24
DIED.

SEIRUP-In Fairfield, Jan. 24, 1920, John P. Sefrup, of Sherman street. Fairfield, Conn.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, Sher- man street Fairfield, Conn. on Tuesday at S:3o a. m., and from St. Thomas church at g a. m,
 Interment St. Thomas cemetery. Fairfield. Please omit flowers.
 A24b% WILLIAMS - In Stratford. Conn. Jan. 22, 1920. Herbert E. Williams. aged 25 years. 3 months, 26 deays. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, SPA Broad street, Stratford, on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2:30 D. m.
 Interment at Lakeview cemetery.
 A22s~ Anna OfRourke, widow of Fred c. Dawson, and sister of Henry I. O'Rourke.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, TT William street, on Monday, Jan. 26, at S:3o a. m., and from St Mary's church, at Q, In., with solemn high mass.
 Interment at St. MichaePs ceme- tery. Automobile cortege. a" O'HARA-In this city, Jan. 2s, 1920, Bridget Prendergast, widow of John O'Hara.
 Friends invited to attend funeral at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. James L. McGovern, S1s East Main street, on Monday, Jan. &6. at s:3o a. m. and from St Malzys church at 10 m, with solemn high mass.
 Interment at St. Michaers ceme- tery. Automobile cortege. a% FERGUSON-In this city, Jan. 23. 1920, Anna, wife of Edward Fergu- son, aged 26 years, months, 13 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 10s Austin street, on Monday, Jan. 26, at S:3O a. n1., and from Blessed Sacrament church g a. m.
 Interment St. Michaers ceme- tery. a"p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-24
GIRL HAS NOT
 SPOKEN SINCE
 SHE WAS FOUND

Local authorities are now puzzled over the identity of an unknown girl who was found in 8 hysterical condi- tion in Beardsley park about 6:30 o'clock last night, and who, since her admittance to the Bridgeport hospital has refused to utter a single word The young woman is conscious and there seems to be no marks on her body which would indicate that she met with violence. Physicians have failed to diagnose her case as yet, and persons who have addressed her in several different languages failed to make her speak.
 According to the story told to the police, the young woman was discov- cred lying in the snow in BeardsIey park by Geo. Watmoucn and Michael Kubasek, both of Sylvan avenue. The men claim that Ford machine drove off just before they reached the spot where the girl was found, but they were unable to secure the number of the car.
 Dr. Gouerke of the Emergency hos pital was summoned and he ordered the girls removal to the Bridgeport hospital. The young woman was in @ hysterica1 condition when discov- cred by Watmouch and Kubasek, but she recovered control of her senses a short time after she had been admits ted to the hospital.
 Since entering the hospital the girl has not uttered single word. Ques- tions have been put to her in several different languages, but she refused or was unable to answer. An attempt to talk to the woman by the sign language of mutes was unsuccessful
 The girl is described as being of either Italian or Spauish descent. She is about 19 years old, five feet, six inches in height and weighs about 125 pounds. Her hair and eyes are dark.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-24
BURGLARS ENTER DRUG STORE AND
 GET GOOD HAUL

Burglars entered the drug store of Jacob Stillman, 735 Pembroke street last night, and made off with S60 worth of cafey, rubber goods valued at $75, miscellaneous articles valued at $150 and $16 in cash
 The thieves gained entrance by cutting a wire screen from a Tear window. They escaped by the back door. The detective department has been notified of the theft, and an in vestigation has been started. It is reported that blood spots were found on the snow in the back yard.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-24
THREE ARE HELD
 ON SUSPICION OF
 STEALING TICKETS

Louis Halos of S57 Main street and a man named Joseph Ritter were taken into custody here last night, on the suspicion that they were implicated in Sunday nights robbery of the Fair field railroad station. The men are now being held on technical charges of breach of the peace. and will be arraigned in the Fairfield Town Court Tuesday morning.
 Three men, John Dolinsky, a taxi. cab man of Woodside avenue, Zalos and Ritter are now held hv the Fair field authorities for implication in the theft It is alleged that the trio at- tempted to sell some of the tickets which were stolen from the station Sunday night.