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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
SINKING FUNDS AND SERIALS

N HE U- S. government is working under statute which N provides for the retirement of the debt in thing like 9 To actually exnguish the debt to put into the fund the cash each year.
 Bridgeport formerly had sinking fund.- into which the city paid annually amou% to meet certain debt at turiy.
 Later the serial bond suggested because aid the maurities of serial bond apt certain number Of bonds maured annually, pan and these must be taken with the accent the
 So the sinking fund abandoned because of happen to it. and the serial bond adopted to which thing very deadly has happened.
 The serial bonds mature according to schedule they not paid according to schedule They paid Other bonds issued in their place; pay debt
 Its life while ii lasts but it can't
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
STATUTES DID
 NOT BEST0W
 SELLING POWER
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(COHGnued from Page One-) be filed immediately. Meantime. he said, it was expected that MT. Hearst would be required to furnish bond. to protect the board against loss by req son of the ships lying idle.
 Justice Bailey's decision sustained contention of counsel for MT. Hears: that the German ships were seized under distinct legislation and that the boards power of disposition did not apply to them. Assistant Attorney General Ames representing the gov ernment contended that the law oi 1917 was broad enough to cover the ships in question in that it authorized sale of vessels acquired previously or thereafter.
 Bids amounting to s6,81o, ,o00 were received by the Shipping Board for seven former German passenger ships over 20 years old that the board has listed as 'fvalue1ess," Commis- sioner Raymond B. Stevens, former vice chairman of the board. testified today before the Senate committee investigating the proposed sale of the once German liners. MT. Stevens said that the boards policy was to charge off five per cent. a year for deprecia- ton and that the board, therefore had held that ships 70 years old or more were worth less. As a matter of fact, he said, the seven ships re- ferred to were easily worth $10,O0 000 The bids received for them were: Amphion, $512,0OO; Susquehanna, $6OO,0O0; Nansemond, $900,o00; Aeolus, $1,04S.OOO; Princess Matoika- $1,125,O00; Antigone, $1,200,000. and Pocahontas S1, 1000.
 The value of the 30 German ships offered for sale was two to three times the amount of the bids receiv- ed, MT. Stevens said, their real value being between 6S,oo0,OOO and $79,- 900, 900.
 Although he asked that the ships be appraised by experts outside the Shipping Board and that he be al lowed to sit with them, MT. Stevens said he was not notified when the experts met and knew nothing of the appraisal until it appeared in the | committees record. The appraisal l was made by Frank S. Martin an6 | J. Rowland Gardner, of New York l both recognized marine experts, he said, but it did not represent the 'treal value of the vessels.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
LOOKING BACK FIFTY YEARS.

(From The Farmer, Thursday, February 19, 1870)
 The store of G. w. Barker & Co.,, in Sturdevant build ing has been much improved in outward appearance by the removal of the large stone post from the and the substitution of light and the insertion of three sen did plate glass windows.
 We learn that S. B. Beardsley, Esq., arrived home this forenoon with the remains of his son. who died few days snce at Fernandino Florida, from the effects of fall from an upper window two weeks ago.
 The thirteenth annual ball of the German Aid Society was given at Lyceum hall last evening. The friends of the society gathered in goody numbers and very enjoy able time was had. Even hefty friend Wagner of Water street, and his buxom lady did the schotdsehe they had just entered their 'Eteens''
 
 Democratic State Convention
 The largest delegate convention held in Connecticut several years met at Brewster ha in New Haven yes terday The convention called to order by Hon. James Gallagher chairman of the state commtee and H. B. Graves of Ltcheld made temporary chairman L. L. Wilcoxson of Stratford, made of the taries Hon. James E. English of New Haven nom mated governor, Hon. Julius Hotchiss of Middle town for lieutenant governor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
WIDOW MAY ENTER CONTEST
 ON FORD WILL
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If there are no children living at that time the estate is divided into ten equal parts and three parts ale given to Virginia B. Boyden of Bridge port, two parts to James F. CoSgrove of Bridgeport, one part to Frank c. Willhand of Hartford, one part to John w. H. Beers of Bridgeport, one part to Charles W. Garner of Bridge port, one part to Miriam A Reddep of daughter of William A. Redden ot Bridgeport, and one part to George M. Coughlin of Bridgeport.
 As Mrs. Dunn had no children liv- ing on Jan. 1, the above named will be entitled to the bequests on the death of Mrs. Dunn.
 The estate is valued at about $2oo, 900 and each tenth will amount to about $20, 900.
 The will states that Mrs Ford be given her statutory share, ito wit, the life use of an undivided one-third.''
 The will was admitted to probate on Feb. II in the Milford Probate Court, and Mary D. Dunn qualified as executrix. Judge Platt fixed her bond at $1O,O0O, although the will expressly stated that no bond should be required of her either as executrix or trustee.
 Attorney Wallace S. Moyle of New Haven, appears for Mrs. Laura Ford, the wife. Attorney Moyle said today that he had not as yet made up his mind whether or not an appeal from the probate of the will would be taken and that he was still consider ing the matter and had thirty days from the date of probate in which to file notice of his intention to ap- peal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
REDUCING GARBAGE

ARBAGE REDUCTION function that belongs to the T city There why the city should not do goes naturally with garbage and ash collection
 the purchase of the private plant which the garbage many years reduced the city has opportunity business fashion to win the approval of business
 Judgment will depend whether the plant is purchased price, upon indicative of riches for those most concerned in the transaction.
 The price paid Kings garbage collection the hope that the forthcoming chase will be at bed rock figures.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
PAYING THE TEACHERS

PK~ HE TAX BOARD has short memory It has power to fix salaries of school teachers It has the function of apprOprang the money to meet lawful obligations of the city
 The Board of Education will have the right entirely the attempt of the Tax Board to designate what shall be given to what teachers There nothing objection able however in the principle that the poorest paid teachers should have the largest increase The Tax Board simply power to make it so.
 The Tax Board has short memory, it would forgotten the Sullivan of distant memory in which it attempted to fix police salaries and rebued by the courts
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
P. ". Murray.

Many friends and relatives attend ed the funeral of F. W. Murray from his late residence, 1340 East Main street, at g this morning, and from St. Charles church at 9:3O, with Q solemn high mass, celebrated by the Rev. Dennis Moran. ceIebrant, Rev. Michael Lynch, deacon and Rev. P. J. McGivney, sub b-deacon.- The pail bearers were Collector of Port James L. McGovern, Postmaster Charles Greene, George Coughlin, Judge T. c. Coughlin, Col. T. J. Murphy, Mathew Bowen, James Lavery of Pittsfe1d, and Peter Gilhuley of New Haven. The commital services were read at St MichaeIs cemetery by Rev. P. J. McGivneY.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
DIVORCE PETITIONS FILED.

Alice Marie Parkyn of this city started divorce proceedings in the Superior court today against Erik Parkyn of this city Infidelity was the ground. The couple were married December g 1916. The wife's maiden name was Alice Harder.
 Another divorce petition filed today was brought by John c. Cebu1l of this city against Josephine CebuI1 of this city. The marriage took place Jan. 10, 1916,- and desertion in the follow ing August was alleged. Both suits are returnabIe to the March term
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT ss. PROBATE COURT.
RriSUPDOrt. I

Bridgeport, Feb. 19, 192O. Estate of Nora .Garrigan, late of the Town of Bridgeport, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 MARY GARRIGAN,
 Adulinistrtrix- Address 95 Helen St a"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
SOUGHT WORLDWIDE
 REVOLUTION
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revolutionary propaganda in the Unit ed States and other countries, Lenine had written open letters urging revolt of the E'proIetariat'' and that the third international at Moscow had urged destruction of all governments recog- nizing capital.
 We hape played for an interna- tional revolution Lenine said in a recent speech on Russian foreign poll iticS which MT. Ellis read
 Martens said this was merely in ref erence to existing social conditions"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19

fact that the dispatch is without foundation from beginning to end. No such canvass has taken place in the towns mentioned, nor have undergrad uates been engaged in anything of the kind. Neither Governor Coolidge nor I could have been called upon to defend methods which have not been employed. I regret that a number of newspapers have been vtctimized by come news agency seeking to make business without regard to truth.
 Sincerely yours,
 W. A. NELSON,
 President.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
TO MEET TO HEAR
 SITE REPORT

Directors of the Chamber of Com merce will meet tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 to hear the report of the com- mittee on new quarters composed of Samuel H. Hawley, A. H. Mckenzie and George F. Crawford. The com mittee has secured options on several sites but there is a strong possibility that the new quarters may be located in the library building at Main and John streets in the store now occu- pied by the Whiting Grocery Com pany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
MARIA BASILE
 VS. Order Of Notice GIACOMO BASIIE. STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY. ss. SUPERIOR COURT.

Bridgeport, Feb. 19, A. D. 1920.
 Upon the complaint of the said Maria Basile praying. for reasons therein set forth. for a divorce and change of name, returnable to the Su- perior Court in and for Fairfield County, on the first Tuesday of March, 1920.
 It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that Gia- como Basile, the said defendant, is absent from this s<ate and gone to parts unknown.
 Therefore Ordered, That notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Evening Times, q news paper printed in Bridgeport in said county, three times successively, com mencing on Or before the 18th day of February, 4. D. 1920.
 MICHAEL J. FLANAGAN, Asst. Clerk of the Superior Court for
 Fairfield County. B19sS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
PORTABLE EXHIBIT

The Publicity Committee of the Chamber of Commerce headed by Louis PauIette has decided to con- struct out of the material on hand portable exhibit of Bridgeport at work and play. The plan will be carried out under the supervision of B. Stowell of the Manning, Maxwell & Moore Co. a member of the bureau of municipal research
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
John Johnson

The funeral of John Johnson of $50 Willow street was held from the funeral parlors of Mullins, Scott and Redgate at 2:30 p. m. this afternoon. The pail bearers were members of the Crane Sick Benefit society whom de- ceased was a member for many years Burial was made in Mt Grove cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
OBITUARY
Henry c. Buxton.

The funeral of Henry c. Buxton was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of his parents, 1187 Hancock avenue. Rev. Paul E. Ed wards of the First M. E. church of fciated. Services were also conducted by a delegation from the Women'S Relief Corps of the World War. A delegation was present from the Jun for Order American Mechanics. Bur ia1 was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
Mrs. Ann Kelly

The funeral of Mrs Ann Kelly of 1916 Howard avenue was held from the funeral parlors of Mullins, Scot and Redgate at 3 D. m. this after noon, the service being conducted by Rev. Charles Lyddy of St. Peters church. Friends of the deceased act ing as pa11bearers. The burial was held in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
Ethel M. Fl. Smith.

The funeral of Ethel Mary Hull Smith was held this afternoon at o'clock from her late residence, I'll Myrtle avenue. Rev. Stephen F. Sherman, IT,, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, oficiated. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
sHEL1NsKI CREDITORS MEET.

Referee John T. Keogh presided at the first meeting of the creditors of Abraham Shelinski, who was recently adjudicated a bankrupt by the United States District court and Lawrence Gallagher was elected trustee
 The hearing was held at the County Court house. The amount of the trus- tees bond was not fixed as the ref cree required further evidence as to the value of the assets.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
CameEia Stypinska.

Funeral of Camelia Stypinska from her late residence, 757 Ha1Iett street, at S:30 and from St Michaers church at o'clock, with a high mass of requiem, celebrated by Rev. Al phonse M F'iglewski. The palIbear- CTS were B. Stypinsl6i, A. Rozkoss, F. Radwanski, S. Zabovorski, s. Wolcsky Interment in St MichaeFs cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
Mary E. HeaIy.

The funeral of Mary E. Healy was held from the home of her son, Frank A. Hea1y, 2724 Main street, this af- ternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Paul E. Edwards offfciated. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
HELD FOR TAKING LETTER.

New Haven, Feb. 19-William Hickman, a letter carrier, today ar. rest d., charged with stealing a spe- cial delivery letter, was held by the federal commissioner in s3000 fo trial.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
TIE PEOPLES SAY

Editor of The Times.
 Dear Sir
 My attention has been drawn to Q dispatch published in your issue deal ing with alleged canvaSsing by mem- bers of Smith College in guise of street peddiers, mentioning student from Bridgeport as prominent among those taking part. I should be glad if you would give publicity to the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
PUT ON PROBATION

Arthur Lockwood, 54 Windsor ave nue, in the city court this morning on a non-support charge, was re- maDded to custody of the Probation officer until March II when his case will again come up.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
Francis HaSt.;DgS.

The funeral of Francis Hastings was held this afternoon on the arrival of the 3:13 train from New Jersey. Rev. Stephen Fish sherman, Jr., of St. Johns church officiated. Burial WIS in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
STORM WARNING PREDICTS SNOW
 NEXT 24 HOURS

New York, Feb. 19.---The weath CT bureau today issued the following storm warning:
 Northwest storm warning e:2o a IT. Atlantic coast. Delaware breakwater to Boston Storm over Atlantic. south east of Long Island, moving north east. Strong northerly winds with snow indicated next 24 hours.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19

A lock of Napoieon's hair brought $50 at a London auction
 The politicians should not be op- posed to the League of Nations, as it will have a lot of jobs to distribute
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19

Paris evades the number 13. Houses which are due for that mum Der are given 12 1-2.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
TODAY'S WANTS
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

TRUCKING OF ALL KINDS - Goods moved on short notice, both local and long distance; ashes and other rubbish removed promptly Fac tory trucking a speciality. Excaya- ton work done by contract Prompt attention given to all orders. whether large or small. Call or write The Progressive Transfer Co.,, 945 Main St., Rooms 204 and 205. Tel. 2342 Barnum. B19aII& STORE TO RENT - GOA Water St Inquire A Snapper, 591 Water St.
 T31aI% ELIZABETH WAGER
 vs. Order of Notice, MICHAEL WAGER
 STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SS. SUPERIOR COURT.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-30

ting club at a silver tea in her home
Thursday afternoon, March %.
Mrs. Rex Coane and son, Gray, of Brat
tleboro visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John j. johnson, few days recently
Miss Elizabeth Bruce and Harold
Bruce were guests a few days last week
of relatives in Amherst and Holyoke.
Several members of the local high
school went to Winchester Friday night,
where they gave the play, Me An Otis.
Mrs. w. f. Robertson and son, Edwin,
are visiting the formers brother, VIM.
Sheridan, in Bridgeport, Conn, this week
Miss Martha Gray returned to Milton,
Mass, Sunday, after several days visit
with her parents, DR.. and Mrs. c. A.
Gray.
Mrs. Louis ODette went Saturday to
West Brattleboro, where she underwent
an operation Monday morning in the
AIelrose hospital
All the schools closed Friday for the
Easter vacation Of two weeks. with the
exception of the high school, which will
have only one week.
| Mr.. and Mrs. James Hancock have re-
turned to their home here after having
spent the winter with Mr. and Mrs
4 David Rosen in Greenfield, Mass
John G. Snow of Worcester Polytech-
mic institute came Saturday night to re-
main through the Easter vacation with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Snow.
Miss Doris Wellington of Brattleboro
and Miss Gertrude Alvord of Whining
ton, VT, were weekend guests Of the
| formers mother, Mrs. Grace Wellington.
The 18th annual concert and ball I'M
der the auspices of Phil Sheridan camp,
No, 27, S. of v. will be given in The
town hall Monday evening. April .
Lyman's orchestra will furnish music
The reception given by Miss Grace
Mcguire, teacher of dancing, in Foresters
hall Saturday afternoon, was largely at
tended. Delicious refreshments of lee
cream and cake were served. aIIer lessons
will be continued until furtlitr notice
Mrs Frederick Babbitt Of Brattleborc
came Friday night to accompany Mrs. L
j. Walker to Worcester. Mass. Satur
day morning for few days visit will
the latter's parents Mr.. and Mrs f. /
Parker. Mrs. Parker will return viii
them for an indefinite stay with Mrs,
Walker.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-30
HINSDALE. N. H.
Mrs. George Bailey IS Ill.

Mrs George Bailey IS i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Q. G. Robertson were in
Boston last week.
Mrs ". F. Robertson was in Spring
field Mass, last week.
Miss Lorraine Strouse is visiting her
aunt in Boston a few days.
A telephone, -. has been installed in
the home of John Zavorotny.
Mrs. T. +. Field visited last week with
relatives in Springfield, Mass
Mrs. Harry T. Jeffords of Keene re-
Gently visited Mrs Helen Jeffords.
Several from here attended the sugar
supper in Winchester Friday evening.
Joseph Houle of Springfield, Vt, was
a week end guest at his home here.
Miss Lamoille Langworthy visited in
Brattleboro from Thursday to Saturday
Winfield Hancock Of Greenfield. Mass
was a weekend guest at his home here
w G. Booth attended a meeting Of the
state board of health in Concord last
week
Mr. and Mrs. \. Percy Kimmens OF
Greenfield, Mass, visited relatives Oven
the week end
Miss Alice Jeffords of New Bedford
Mass. is guest OF her mother, Mrs
Helen Jeffords.
Mr. and Mrs T. L. Robinson Of, East
Hartford. Conn. are guests. Of Mr.. ans
Mrs VI. $. Leach
Miss Katherine Laliberte Of IIooksett
is guest OF her parents, Mr. and Mrs
Arthur Laliberte.
Caleb Langille of Mount Hermon
Mass, visited at his home here from Sat
urday to Monday.
Miss Joslyn Gray Of Boston has beer
visiting her parents, DR.. and Mrs G. A
Gray, several days.
/ Mrs. r. L. Fletcher, who WAS i'll. is i'm
I proved and entertained the B. b. elu
| Tuesday afternoon.
Henry N. Britton has sold his hom
place on the Brattlcboro road to n J.
Allen of Brattleboro.
Miss Clara Stcarns and Mrs. L. y
4 Stcarns are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. T. !
Bailey in Brockton, Mass.
Mrs. +. " Tilden entertained the Knit
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-30
CONQUERS RHEUMATISM

It IS an established fact that one teaspoonful
ct Rheuma taken once a day for a very short
time has driven all the pain and agony from
thousands OF racled crippled and despairing
fhcunattcs.
While powerful, gratifying and quick acting
Rheuma contains no narcotics, IS absolutely
harmless, aud must give lasting and blessed
relief or its cost, small it is, will be refund
ed. The magic name has reached nearly every
hamlet, and there are hundreds OF druggist,
who can tell you of the good it has done il
some Of the very worst cases.
If You are tortured with rheumatism or sci
atca you can get bottle Of Rheuma from w
j. Root for not than Is cents, with the
understanding that if it does not rid you of al
rheumatic suffering your money viii be cheer
fully returned.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-30

Accept California Syrup of Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach, liver and bowels. Children
love its delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for child s dose on each bot
tie. Give it without fear.
Motherl You must say California. -
ADV
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-30

Miss Maude Wetmore of the National
League for Woman's Service, has been
appointed on the women's campaign com
mittee for the nomination Of Mai Gen
Leonard Wood for President.