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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
THOUSANDS AT MAYORS FUNERAL

Cork, March 22-Thousands of persons assembled at the city hall today in preparation for the funeral of Thomas MacCurtain, Lord Mayor of Cork, who was shot to death by an unknown assassin early Saturday morning. Trains brought great crowds to the city this morning and the shops were closed in order to af- ford the citizens an opportunity of testifying their respect for the late lord mayor.
 Many contingents of Republican volunteers came to Cork from vari- ous parts of the country to attend the funeral and 1,5oO of them assembled in a procession which marched in military formation to the cathedral, carrying wreaths.
 There is a grave1y tense feeling in the city. Bishop Goldman has ap- pealed to the population to preserve order.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
Welcome
 Mexican Ambassador

Mexico City. March 22-Thousands thronged the streets of Mexico City yesterday afternoon to greet Ygnacio BoniIlas, Mexican ambassador to the United States, who has announced his willingness to become the presidential candidate of the civilian party in the general elections to be held July II. The demonstration was considered as a first real presidential campaign gathering and as marking the climax of the preliminary canvass. Except for a few slight disorders which were summarily queIled by mounted police the demons tration was not marked by untoward incidents.
 Senor Bonillas could not be seen at the termination of che reception but it was stated his formal announce ment would probably be delayed sev- eral days until he had concluded con- ferences with leaders of the Civilian party.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22

In the Ruhr industrial region im-' mediately adjoining the Allied zone of occupation, there is veritable civil warfare, with opposing armies of communist and government troops drawing up their forces in line for battle. Government detachm ents have been defeated in some prelimi- nary skirmishes.
 Leipsic has quieted down after the government victory there. Among the agricultural population in some sections of northern Germany there is increasing unrest.
 Southern and eastern Germany are reported fairly quite. There is a threat, however, of a renewal of the general strike in Bavaria because of dissatisfaction over some of the terms of settlement.
 Paris, March 22-The occupation of the Ruhr district by German troops is in direct violation of Articles 42 and 43 of the treaty of Versailles it was pointed out at the foreign office which added the comment that this was the first act committed by Ger many in violation of the treaty, the other violations being those of omis sion. It was indicated that the French government would take no separate action in the circumstances, actine only after consultation with the Allies as to what measures were necessary.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
KING RAISED
 WOOD MONEY Foremost F'inanciers Are Undertaking Generals
 Boom.

Many of the foremost fnanciers ot the country are underwriting the boom of Gen. Leonard Wood for the nomination for president on the Re publican ticket
 It was originally planned to raise $1,OO0,0o0 among the men of wealth throughout the country and while the boom was handled by John T. King of this city, s101, 900 was raised and spent by him in arranging for Wood delegates. Of this sum King advanced s11, 900 for which he has been reimbursed, since the handling of the boom was taken from him and given to W. c. Proctor, the mil Honaire soap manufacturer of Cfh5 cinnatf.
 The original plan was to raise s100.0G0 from each of ten men, and it is understood that these men have already contributed S29. 1000 apiece out of that amount.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
LAvIT SENT
 TO WATERBURY
To Take Charge of Brass Company Employees
 Strike

Sam Lavit was ordered by New York labor leaders to take charge of Che industrial situation in Waterbury and Ansonia where the employees of the brass companies have decided to strike Wednesday morning unless their demands for A hour week and a dollar an hour wage are grant ed by that time.
 Lavit will go to Waterbury tomor- row and take part in the conference which are being held by the officials of the Brass company, the city off cials and the labor leaders.
 In case of strike Lavit will have charge of the interests of the unor- ganized workers and will form a branch of the Amalgamated Metal Workers of America, with which or ganization Lodge No. 30 machinists of this city, is affiliated.
 Strenuous efforts are being made by the mayors of both cities to avert the strike and the police of both cities are being increased and drilled in order that they may be able to cope with any situation that may arise.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
Teachers 'Taky Court
 Action On ya1arieS

New Haven, Conn, March 22-A hearing was held before Judge James N. Webb in the Superior Court this morning on an alternative writ of mandamus which had been issued against William J. Lum, treasurer of Wallingford, in behalf of school teachers of the town, through counsel to compel payment of a salary in crease which had been authorized by the finance board.
 This court action was of direct in terest to school teachers in many towns in the state where efforts had been made to secure salary increases, and where also in several instances legal opinion had been given that as teachers were under contract for the school year increased compensa- ton might not be given through mere authorization of a finance board.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
$1O,OOO SUIT
 UP FOR TRIAL

The s1o,0o0 suit started by ATbert Eisler of this city against the Con- necticut Co. is assigned for trial in the Superior court tomorrow before Judge Kee1er and a jury. Edsler, who is a mach:nist by trade, claims to have been severely injured when a trolley car in which he was riding was struck by another car.
 The collision occurred at Mair street. and Beechmont avenue January 30, 1919. It is a1leged5 by Eisler thaa the Tnotornan of a car which was ap- preaching from the rear was negligent and that his negligence caused the car to crash into the one in which Eisler was riding. Eisler says he was thrown from his seat and hurt about the head, body and limbs. The negligence charge is denied by the Connecticut
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
More Longs11Oremen
 Have Gone On 6 rike

New York, March 22-The strike of 1ongshoremen engaged in coast wise traffic today was extended to deep sea longshoremen when 75O men went on strike at the piers of the United Fruit Co. The walkout was in violation of the instructions of T. ". O'Connor, president of the Interna- tional Longshoremen's Association issued Saturday, union leaders de cIared.
 Fears were expressed in shipping circles that the strike would affect other deep sea 1ongshoremen who were in syhpathy with the strike of the coaStWiSe workers.
 The coastwise longshoremen's s strike today entered it's second week with approximately 5000 men de manding increased wages and shorte' hours, and favoring increased freight rates to meet the wage in- creases.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
HEARINGS TO
 SETTLE RATES
Will Determine Proper Basis For An Adjust
 ment

Washington, March 22.---Hearings to determine the basis for an adjustment of railroad rates so as to yield the roads a return of .-12 per cent. on their aggregate value as provided in the new transportation law began to- day before the Interstate Comm cree Commission.
 The commission is to determine whether the adjustment shall be made for the carriers as a whole, or in rate. groups or in territories to be desig mated by it and that methods shall be employed in determining the asgre- gate value of the railroad property.
 Representatives of practically all the railroads and shippers organiZations were present. The hearings are e1- pected to continue three days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
HOLD WOMAN
 UNLAWFULLY

Claiming that Amelia Baxter is be- ing unlawfully confined in New Ca- naan by Henry L. Baxter of that place, Harriet Keeler of Buffalo. N.Y. has brought habeas corpus proceed ings upon which there will be a hear ing in the superior court tomorrow morning.
 By the terms of the writ Henry L. Baxter is summoned to bring Amelia Baxter into court and explain why she is being confined. The writ does moi state the nature of the relationship between the Baxters or whether it is a sanitarium in which the woman is alleged to be confined.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
TO FORECL-OSE
 ON PROPERTY

Proceedings to foreclose Herkiner street property owned by George Greenspun of this city were started today in the Superior court by Belle A Spitzer of this city. It is alleged that in 1918 Greenspun gave the plain tiff his note for s2,500 and mortgaged the Herkiner street property to her Several payments were made but it is alleged that s2, 200 is still due on the note. The suit is returnable to the April term Of court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
OFFICIAL PACT
 WILSON Copy of Treaty Has Been Returned to White
 House.

Washington, March 22-The official copy of the treaty of Versailles which President Wilson brought from Paris and personally delivered to the Sen ate and which was returned to the White House Saturday, is again in the Presidents possession.
 Secretary Tumulty received the treaty from George A. Sanderson, Secretary of the Senate, and later de- Iivered it to MT. Wilson.
 No word came from the White House today as to the President s probable course with regard to the treaty since the Senate has refused four times to ratify it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
TO ESTABLISH
 HEADQUARTERS

Hartford. Conn.,, March 22-The executive board of the Connection Women's Suffrage Association vii establish headquarters at Hotel Tai, in New Haven during the Republican state convention Tuesday and We'd nesday of this week. In view of the fact that the suffrage question un- doubtedly will be taken up in some form at the convention Miss Kath- crime Ludington, the president of the association said today that suffrage workers will be in attendance at the convention. She also said that tea would be served during Tuesday after noon to the convention delegates
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
SIMS TESTIFIES AS ID ORIGINATOR OF
 FAMOUS SAYING
SAYS ADMIRAL BENSON, HEAD OF SHIP 2 PING BOARD TOLD HIM NOT TO LET
 BRITISH PULL WOOL OVER HIS EYES,

Washington March 22-Rear Admiral William BensOn then chief of naval operations the official who told Rear Admiral Sims mot British pull the wool your would fight them the Germans Admiral Sims testified today before the Senate Committee investigating the naVy's conduct of the
 Admiral Sims said the just after he had received his final instructions from Secretary Daniels tory to his departure England the the entry the United States into the He added however that it during verstiOn in the office of Rear Admiral Palmer chief Bureau of Navigation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
POPULATION SITUATION

washington March 2-Popu1ation s.4,tistics announced today by the census bureau include:
 Alton H., 24,714; an increase r. 7sG or 41.O per cent over 1910-
 Newtown, Iowa, 6,627, increase g. oil or 436 per cent.
 Bismarck, N. D., 6,951, increase l. EOS or 27.7 per cent.
 Keokuck, Iowa, 14,423, increase 415 or 30 per cent.
 Columbia, Mo, 10,6S1, increase LOIS
 Columbia, s. C., s7,524. increase a12o5 CT 42.6 percent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
CONSIDERATION
 OF AMENDMENT
Special Session of Washing ton Legislature Called
 Today

Olympia, Wash, March 22.---Con- sideration of the woman suffrage fed eral amendment was on the program of the special session of the Washing ton legislature called to meet today.
 Virtually no organized opposition to ratification of the amendme ent has ap- peared among the legislators. Wash ington was one of the first states to extend suffrage to women. The last legislature petitioned Congress to sub init a suffrage amendment to the states.
 Ratification by only two more states is necessary to validate the amend ment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
RELIEF SHIPS
 GARRY FLOUR

New York, March 22-Relief ships to be sent by the United States with in the next month with flour for needy countries of Europe are also going to be Soviet arlzs, according to information obtained from immigra- ton officials here today. More than 400 Russians, Films and Poles from all parts of the country, who have been found to have advocated the use of violence to overthrow the govern ment, will be shipped on them in groups.
 No repetition of the Buford's trip with an exclusive Soviet cargo is planned.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
WORKERS WILL
 BO0M M'AD00

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have sent cir cular letter tc labor men and unions +hrouehout the country booming William G. McAdoo for the nomlna- tion as president on the Democratic ticket.
 This organization claims to De the first orga nized body Tn America to Noon, President Wilson for president ord call for a united people to sup oort President Wilson before war was declared
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
GETS s2O FINE

Alex PhiTkofsky, of 164 Columbia. street, who was arrested Saturday night after he had tossed a boulder through the front window of a local saloon, was fined S2O and costs on breach of the peace charges in the City court this morning. The offend CT alleged that he was under the in huence of liquor at the time he dam aged the pEoperN-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
PERSHINC SENDS THANKS FOR HIS
 ENTERTAINMENT

AMERICAN EXPEDITONARY
 FORCES OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER
 IN CHIEF.
 Washington, D. C.,
 March 18th, 1920. Judge George w. Wheeler,
 Supreme Court of Errors,
 Bridgeport, Connecticut. My dear Judge Wheeler:
 After having made most pleasant and enjoyable visit in yoT1r city I desire to express my thanks to you for the kindness and many personal courtesies which you accorded mo. The program arranged in my behalf could not have been improved upon.
 Will you be kind enough to express my thanks and appre- citation to the idgeport Post Of the American Legion for the warm welcome and reception which they rendered me? The American Legion is doing spLen- did work throughout the coun- try in the interests of good gov ernment and citizenship, and be- cause of this, and the unseIfish creed which they have adopted, they merit and should receive the loyal support of every pa tTiotic American.
 With warm personal regards, believe me
 Sincerely yours,
 JOHN J. PRESSING.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
DOYLE SUED
 FOR DAMAGES

John J. Doyle, well known North End resident, has been sued for $3O0 damages by Chapman &, Bangs, whole sale dealers in metal with headqI1ar- ters on Water street. In papers filed in the Common Pleas court today 1t IS alleged that Doyle owes the plaintiff concarn for materials purchased and also on two notes, one for $S164 and 4be other S75.20 The suit is return n!,le to the April term.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
WOMAN MEMBER
 OF COMMISSION

Washington, March 22 - Helen Hamilton Gardener, of this city, widow of Colonel s. A. Day and author and lecturer, was nominated today by President Wilson to be member of the civil service commis- sion. She will succeed Charles M. Galloway of Columbia, S. C., who was "ousted' from the commission last year, after the president had deter mined to reorganize it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
FARMER SHOOTS WIDOW.

Barre, Vt, March 22-Hoyt Gallup, an aged farmer, shot and killed Mrs E. M F7enwicl1, widow in Barre town, today and after driving to his own home in Plainfeld a few miles away killed himself with a bullet through the heart. He is believed to have been angered because Mrs. Fen wick would not consent to an inn mediate marriage. Gallup was 68 years old. Mrs. FenWick was 61.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
DEVELOPED BOILER TROUBLE.

New York, March 22-The Ameri- can Line steamship St. Paul, which developed boiler trouble after leaving for Cherbourg and Southampton Feb. 28, and later put into Halifax returned to port here today. lief cargo remained aboard, but the pas sengers were trans-shipped at .Halffa1 to the steamship Canada. New boiler tubes will be installed at the pier.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
S3O,OOO JEWEL
 LOSS DISCOVERED

Boston, March 22-A robbery of jewels and bonds valued at $30,000 was discovered today at the loan of flee of H. VanDam. 249 Washington street. The burglars entered by saw ing a hole through the floor of the office above and cut their way into the safe at leisure some time between Saturday night and this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
CAR HIT TELEPHONE POLE.

While driving in Seaview avenuE between Stratford and Connecticut avenues yesterday afternoon, George Towne, of 1904 Seaview avenue, lost control of his machine, and the car crashed into a telephone pole. Broken glass from the windshield slightly cut Towne's little daughter on the face
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22

 WALKER FOUND
 DEAD IN WOODS

Gary, Ind, Marrh 22----Charles John son, of New York, g. professional walker, is dead here today. He was found exhausted in a woods near here and apparently had been lost for weeks. He was identified by medals pinned to his tattered clothing and by papers which indicated he had com peted in walking contests in numerous foreign countries in the last 20 years He was about 40 years old
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
DUCHESS GETS RIGHTS DECREE Former Miss Vanderbilt Seeks To Divorce
 Duke.

London, March 22-The application o,Athe Duchess of Marlborough, for II K ConsueIlo Vanderbilt, for a de- cf sor the restitution of conjugaI rig was granted by the court to- day7 The petition of the Duchess filed week, is the usual prelimi- narI divorce in this country. The cour ers the decree to be obeye4 withf lrteen days after it's service upon Duke.
 The pie were married in New York il 95 and have two children. They h been separated for several years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
ARGUMENT COST s25

A heated argument between two jitney drivers Saturday night in which some strong language is said to have been used much to the annoyance of some women passengers resulted in the arrest of Samuel Tabo1a of 473 Helen street one of the jitneymen. In the city court this morning TaboIa was fined $25 and costs for his tirade
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
5000 KILLED IN REVOLT.

Paris, March 22-Eight thousand persons have been killed since the German revolt broke out on March IS, according to advices received here. Of this number $50 were killed in Berlin alone.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
CIVIL WARFARE IN RUHR IN- DUSTRIAL REGION COMMUNISTS AND GOVERNMENT TROOPS READY
 FOR BATTLE.
(By the Associated press)

Berlin, despite the return of the Ebert government tro there, still presents pretty aspect with the food supply short and sangunary fighting Iring a intervals in the suburbs
 Serious trouble occurred in the Moab quarter Sunday night and in conflict reported Sunday Sparta killed engagement were can tured sIlnmariIy executed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22

- THE WEATHER.
 New Haven, March 22-Faif and warmer tonight and Tues da.x,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
Y? 4 52P.IRs 52R

s1O,000 is to be spent .unmer for repairs to
 and about S90,0oo for rs according to a state s morning. Despite the ehe streets are not i'm as | as might be expected, mage -aving been done
 tracks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22
THE WEATHER

Bridgeport and vicinity Fair and warmer tonight and Tuesday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-15
MUSIC STUDY CLUB.

/ The Music Study club will meet
Thursday morning at IL o'clock at the
home of Mrs. E. H. Percy, 17O4 T..
iCervantes- An attractive program
on the old masters has been prepared,
featuring the following numbers.
Paper-Mrs. w. H. Knowles.
| Hayden-Andante Con Variaziono in
| Fru-Mrs Paul Stewart.
| Beethoven-VocaI-" T h o u
| the Land"-Mrs. Brown.
(a) Handel-First Movt. Sonata in
| AZ.
OBJ Bach-Air in G String-Violin-
Mrs. Percy.
Mendelssohn-Song Without Words
Mrs. Straiter.
n-Song-Cradle Song-Vio-
lin obligato-Miss knowles.
Mendelssohn-O Rest in the Lord
Vocal duet-Mrs. Kraus and Mrs. AL
finch.
sen.
by members of the club, with the COM
pliments of the president, Mrs c. B.
Hervey. They are artistic little book
lets, gray bound and violet tied and
printed. The programs as planned
for the remainder of the season prom
Use distinctly worth while work and
enthusiastic activity. including, besides
the work of the regular members a
number of guest numbers.
On March 1st, Axel Skovgaard. the
distinguished Danish violinist, will be
heard in Pensacola under the auspices
of the Music Study club He will be
assisted by Mrs. Edmund Wiley, color
allure soprano.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-15
SERVICES AT NAVY
YARD.

Henry Van Dyke.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-15
QuINA- SANDERS.


Sacred Heart c h Il r has been
chosen as the scene of pretty we'd
ding taking place tomorrow morning
Mt 1870 O'Clock. when Miss Emma
Sanders, daughter of Mayor and Mrs.
Frank d. Sanders, 1920 E. JaCkson-st.
becomes the bride of Mr. Constantine
Francis Ouina. The ceremony will be
very quiet, only members of the i'm
mediate families attending. Reverend
Father McDermott of Sacred Heart.
will officiate. The only attendants will
he Miss Earnestine Schambeau and
Mr.. McDavid Caro-. The bride will
wear her travelling suit, a smart spring
model of navy tricotine with hat, boots
and gloves to match. Her flowers will
be brides roses showered with valley
lilies
Immediately after the ceremony at
the church the bride and groom will
after a short honeymoon will return
to Pensacola, where a prettily furnish
ed home is awaiting them at S23 W.
Chase-st.
The bride is the eldest of four IoVe-
" sisters in the home of Mayor ana
Mrs. Sanders and possesses an IN
usually sweet, winning personality
Mr. Quina is we'll known in the Guy
and is already successfully launched
in business. Both young people have
scores of friends whose congratula-
tions and best wishes they nave Tor
long life of marital happiness.