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Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
AMERICAN
 INFLUENCE
 IN TURKEY

Rev. George R. Montgomery spoke on "Aeprican Influence in Turkey at the Olivet church last evening. Dr. Montgomery explained that because the various nationalities existing in the Turkish Empire not much thought was given to the future out look due to the extreme jealousy of one nationality towards another, pre- vious to the decade preceding the war. The American n1isSd onarfes and schools tried to encourage the Turks to take broader viewpoint of the situation and to amalgamate the diff ferent forces in order that they might work together but found 1t in- possible until the young Turks, who were educated in France and Eng land, came into power.
 pr. Montgomery is a former rector of the Olivet church. He went to Turkey as assistant to the U. s. Arn- bassador Morgenthau, remaining un- til the United States entered the war, when he went to Paris ta take up Y M. c. A. work. He arrived in the United States a short time ago and at the present time is a teacher of Mod ern Languages at Yale.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
POPE CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY OF
 HIS CORONATION

Rome 2s-Pope Benedict XIV. cele- brated the fifth anniversary of his coronation with a brilliant pontihca1 mass in the Sistine Chapel of the Vat ican. All the corridors through which the Holy Father was carried were lined with tribunes in which stood thousands of spectators who could not gain admission to the chapel, most of which was reserved for the mem bers of the ecclesiastical and lay households, the diplomats accredited 10 the Vatican, and the members of the Swiss. Pa1atine and noble guards who participated in the processional
 The Pope was carried by 16 uni formed chair bearers and wore a heavily jeweled triple gold crown and a white robe lightly embroidered with gold. Scores of cardinals, archbishops, bishops and patriarchs preceded and followed him. The red and purple robes of these. dignitaries were in striking contrast to the black velvet uniforms and white collars of many members of the lay court who were dressed in Spanish style.
 Cheering greeted the Pope as he passed through the corridors. He was assisted In the mass by several cardi- nals and a male choir of 50 voices which sang without instrumental ac- companim ent. At the conclusion of
 the mass, which lasted about an hour, the Pope was carried ceremoni- ously back to his apartments and again greeted by applause from the ! crowds.
 Holland won't give up Kaiser Bill The thrifty Dutchmen can't spare a good wood sawyer in these times.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
WEST VIRGINIA
 CONSTABULARY
 EX-SERVICE MEN

Charleston, W. Va, Jan. 29-Com- posed entirely of former service men, the West Virginia constabulary, after six months of preparation and train ing, has taken the field to enforce the law. Although recruited to only one half of it's maximum strength, the men on duty are fully equipped, and according to their. officers are ready for any emergency.
 Under the command of Colonel Jackson Arnold, the men have been organized into provisional companies and assigned to 15 sub-patrol sta tions. These cover all trunk-line railroads in the state, for the purpose of facilitating mobilization should it become necessary to move the entire force to some point in a hurry. At each sub-station from three to five men will be on duty. All will De mounted on horses except the patrols at Wellsburg and Marttnsburg, who will be equipped with motorcycles.
 The service has already attracted natives of 23 of the 55 counties in West Virginia. They are picked men, whose intelligence, courage and endurance have been proved to the satisfaction of Colonel Arnold.
 The bill creating the state constabu- lary became a law six months ago.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
EGG LAW IS
 BEING BROKEN
 ALL OVER STATE

Because of the discovery of hun dreds of violations of the state egg law, Thomas Holt, state dairy and all over the state a notice that they will be prosecuted, if they violate the Jaw second time. The letter reads:
 "On a recent visit to your store by an inspector of this department you were found selling cold storage GEES contrary to law. If, upon @ subse- qunet inspection, you are not comply ing absolutely with the reQuireme ents of this law, we shall present the evil dence to the prosecuting attorney of your city,
 Commissioner Holt said yesterday that the violations consisted of cold storage eggs being passed out as fresh eggs, and that the dealers have been profiteering. He added, too, that prosecuting attorneys do not seem in clined to prosecute, they preferring to let some other city do it. Regarding Hartford, the commissioner said that there have been but few violations, but that in other cities. where there have been many violations, the pros ecutors have informed the conmis- sioner that they would rathe: wait until a test case was decided by the courts. Then they would prosecute.
 They want to wait and wait" said Commissioner Holt yesterday We have made many Investigations, and inspectors are in various cities at the present time visiting stores. In New Haven. 76 violators were found in one day, but there wasn't a prosecution. Our inspectors have discovered over 1,0O0 dealers who have been violating the law, and the practice has got to be stopped. It shouldn't be necessary for us to have to send out these letters which we are now mailing, but we have to do it just the same.
 "I intend to call a meeting of alI wholesale egg dealers in the state and have this matter threshed out.''
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
NEED MORE MILLS
 TO CUT DOWN
 PAPER SHORTAGE

Chicago, Jan. 29-More mills are necessary to relieve the present world shortage of news print paper and the mills cannot be built in less than two years, W. P. Hinton of Winnipeg, vice president and general manager of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, said here today.
 There is no lack of puIpwood in either Canada or the United States at present, MT Hinton said. but added:
 Great inroads are being made in the forests. As the trees are cut the source of supply recedes into the north, hauiage to the mills becomes greater and expense of manufacture consequently is increased.
 'FThe demand from Europe is tre- mendous and prices are unprecedent- ed Print paper laid down on the Atlantic seaboard for shipment abroad now sells at SIS a ton. Manufacturers can hardly be blam- ed for taking advantage of the best market 'The present crisis Is turn ing the eyes of capitalists to the spruce forests of British Columbia | and to the practically inexhaustible pulpwood supply along the Frazer l river These pulpwood forests are 1 unbroken to the arctic Considerable pulp already is nanufac cured in thf province, but most of 1t goes to Js pan"
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
TUBERCULOSIS IS ACTIVE MENACE
 TO OUR WORKERS
Greatest Insurance Against Unrest Is Homes for
 Workers

Tuberculosis, which Health Officer Walter H. Brown said a few days ago is an active menace to the health of hundreds of Bridgeport workers, will receive a tremendous setback as result of the Home Building and Loan campaign now in progress in Bridge port, according to William A. Ham, housing expert of this city
 "Tuberculosis," said MT. Ham, ''thrives in unhealthy surroundings, as the seed of Bolshevism thrives in unpleasant surroundings. When the people of Bridgeport own their own little homes both evils will have little chance of making inroads in the City.
 "The greatest insurance against un- rest is found in adequate homes TOT the workers" he stated. Whether the home Is built through the assist ance of the Home Building and Loan association, or through some other agency, the end is served if the rest dents of a city are provided with good comfortable and sanitary houses, { Electus D. Litchfield, prominent New York architect who built a city of 1000 homes for the Government Shipping Board at Camden. IN. J., and who arrived here yesterday to inspect
 
 the Chamber of. Commerce that it IS impossible for Bolshevism to gain foothold in a city of real homes, as It is almost impossible for disease to gain a foothold in homes which are constructed with the proper regard for sanitary accommodations. There is no greater insurance against dtscontent in community, he stated, than haY- ing the members of that community own their own homes
 Speaking with leaders in the Home Building and Loan campaign which is now in progress in Bridgeport, the New York architect manifested great interest in the movement to have as many Bridgeport people as possible started on the road to home-owner- ship this week. MT. Iitchfield agreed with MT. Ham, Edmund $. Wolfe, president of the First-Brldgeport Ma tionaI bank, and other local men that the Building and Loan campaign IS going to mean much Tor BfldgeporI growth and welfare
 MT. Wolfe said in speaking or the Home Building and Loan project: Fifteen million dollars Is not too much for a city like Bridgeport to de- vote to a home building project Re | cent changes in laws of the state per init capitalization of building and loan associations to the extent of three 1 million dollars. We have 1auncheo one building and loan association III Bridgeport this week, and as soon as l one is fully organized, we are going | to organize some more.
 /, "we should have five building and 1 loan associations in a. city this size 1 With each one representing capital o1 l S3,000, 900, that would give us $15,- l 100000 to build homes for the work, CTS of the city"
 At building and loan headquarters 1 in the First Bridgeport National Bank building this morning it was stated | that the campaign is moving a1onE i splendfd1y and some surprising result: are looked for when leaders in thu campaign make their reports at th'
 noon-day luncheon at The Stratf1elt tomorrow noon.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
ROBBERS POSE
 AS COLLECTORS
 OF ALLIED CASH

Cologne, Jan. 2s.---Bank robbers have been operating In parts Of Ger 7pany recently under the pretext that they were collecting money for the AL iles for damages caused by the Ger man army during the war.
 In one instance, according to stories published in the German newspapers a man in the uniform of a Belgian captain and accompanied by five guards and six Belgian soldiers, en- tered the bank of Probst & Go. in Aachen a few days ago, saying he was seeking stolen money. The man showed papers purporting to have been stamped by the Belgian Minister of Justice and insisted upon making a search of the bank'e vaults ito de- termine whether the institution held any coin stolen in Belgium in 1915.''
 The man dismissed the entire force of clerks and then directed the owner, Prohst, to open the vaults. Afterward the man locked Probst in his private office and helped himself to about GOO marks and 75,O00 Belgian francs
 Probst reported the affair to the authorities. The robber was arrested and the money recovered.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
F, I. STAPLES HEADS GOOD
 ROADS BODY

New Haven, Jan. 29-Defnfte ac- 'tion to merger the Connecticut Good Roads Association, the Connecticut Highway Protective Associatf on, the Connecticut Roadside Protective As- sociation, and the Connecticut Pub lfcity Association, with the Connecti- cut Autom obi1e Association will be taken in February.
 A meeting of directors of these bodies he1e yesterday decided that it was advisable to bring about a merger and a suggested name Is "The Con necticut Good Roads and Motor As sociation." The aims of the new body will embody everything for which the others were organized. Frank l.. Staples of Bridgeport will act as temporary president, and c. M. Robinson of this city. as secretary, until the new body is legally organiz- ed.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
STEADY SPREAD
 OF EPIDEMIC
 OVER COUNTRY

Washington, Jan. 29.---Steady spread of influenza over the country was in dicated by reports to the health ser vice today from state and city health officers. No marked increase in any particular locality, however, was not ed. Cases reported from B states and the District of Columbda for the week ending January 24 numbered 27 ,a41, an increase of more than %, 900 over the week before. Officials explained that the total reported probably was far below the actual number of cases ex- isting. Deaths from influenza Curing the week ending January A in 30 cities totalled 457, an increase of 5e6 over the week before, while deaths
 from pneumonia were 945. 8 decrease of T5 from the total the week before
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30

Owing to the bad travelling and se- were weather conditions the public in stallation of the officers of Bedding Grange which was to have been held on Wednesday evening of last week has been postponed to the evening of Feb A.
 The Turczynowicz returned to his home at the Ridge from the Danbury Hospital on Monday, an operation for the head alpscess from which he is suf- fering being deem ed unnecessary.
 Mrs. Michael Murphy, formerly Miss Mary Malone of this town, became the mother Of 8 girl baby at her home in New York last week.
 W. c. Sanford has been confined to his bed since last Friday by a reour- renee of his old form of indisp osiHon.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
GOVERNMENT AIR-DAMAGE BILL IS ON INCREASE

"A few years ago an irate farmer discovering an unfortunate aviator about to crash with his machine in a favorite field was wont to grab his shotgun and give the pilot an accurate imitation of an anti-aircraft battery in action. Nowadays he smiles with satisfaction, lights his pipe, wishes the aviator pleasant Journey, prays the machine will score a bulls-eye on the most valuable spot of his prop erty then borrows a go1d-mounted fountain pen from James. the chauf- feur, and makes out a little bill to Uncle Sam" writes George W. Sutton in The Home Sector, the ex-soldiers' magazine conducted by the former editorial council of The Stars and Strpies.
 In telling the price the Govern ment pays for the efforts of tres passing airplanes the ex-soIdiers' weekly says: ''Rummaging among the Government files, one discovers that between May, 1918, and June, 1919 over s9,000 worth of these little bills were O. K.'d in Washington for payment. All the damage involved was done by f1iers from government aviation fields. Their engines had gone dead at inopporrune moments, and they were suddenly confronted with the alternative of landing on any terra f1rma available in the imme- diate neighborhood or floating on and on in the circumambiant ether until they starved to death-which can't be done.
 "Under property are listed smashed fences damaged wagons. broken telephone wires and poles, and var ious articles of farm hardware. Mis- cellaneous has a heart throb in every line including as it does the partial or complete ruination of certain do mestic pets, such. as COWS, calves, pigs and mules-especialiy mules Here also appears one garden, in connection with which a mint bed is prominently mentioned, and one granary,' full Of corn and rye. In this newest of our infant indus tries 1t has been impossible to sta bilize prices
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
'DR. R. A. CURTIS DIES AFTER A
 SUDDEN SHOCK
Was Prominent Resident of Stratford-Had Held
 Town Office

Dr. Rowland A. Curtis, up to @ few years ago one of Stratfordfs most prominent social and fraternal men, died at his home on Booth street last evening about 10:SO o'clock, from 8 shock which is thought to have been caused by having received a telegram announcing the death of his mother a few hours previous.
 Dr. Curtis came to Stratford from Waterbury about twenty years ago. At one time he held IarNa real estate holdings in Etratford
 Politically he was 8 staunch Re9ub- 1fcan but left the party in 1912 and cast his lot with the Progressives, be- ing an ardent admirer of Theodore Roosevelt.
 He was elected first selectman of Stratford in 1912, which office he held for two years. He defeated Charles H. Welles on the Progressive ticket.
 MT. Welles had held the office for twenty years. Following his defeat by Dr. Curtis, on election night 2, big ernonstration was given. An event of this kind was heretofore unknown in Stratford politics.
 Dr. Curtis was defeated in 1914 for the office of first selectman by James Lally, by a majority Of F votes.
 Shortly after he retired from public life he suffered a shock which was followed by a second shock a few weeks later. He never regatned his health after the first shock and for 8 long time was unable to get out of the house. For the past two years he has been able to get about with the use ot crutehes.
 He was 54 years of age and Is sur vtved by his wife and one daughter Catherine c. Curtis 1S years old; one brother, George Curtis of Boston, and one sister, Miss Carrie Curtis of Wa terbury.
 Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
WANTS PROPERTY TURNED OVER TO
 HIM BY COURT

Inability to purchase property at 2335 Main street according to the terms of a contract is the ground of a suit instituted in the Superior court today by Meyer Edelstein of this city against Matthias Taylor of this city. conveyance of the property. He says Taylor agreed to sell him the prop erty for $3,7O0 and to make the trans fer before October 15, 1919. Ede1- stein says he paid a deposit of $1o0 but that Taylor refused to convey the property.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
FLYER KILLED
 IN FALL OVER
 AVIATION BASE

On Board U. S. S. Pennsylvania, of GuatemaIa-(By Wireless to Asso- ciated Press)-Jan. 29-Lieut Ser nand Vanderbilt Eekhout was fatally injured yesterday while flying over the naval aviation station at Guate- ma1a Bay. His plane, a single scatter Nieuport machine, was wreck ed. He was rushed to the hospital ship Soface where he died.
 The cause of the accident is not known.
 Lieut.. Eekhout was graduated from the naval academy at Annapolis in June. 1917, and was assigned to avia- ton duty on the battleship Nevada The home of his mother, Mrs. John B. Norton, is on Staten Island, N. Y.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
CAUGHT IN RAID.

Arrested last night in 8 raid on a Gilbert street house, Lena DeFranco. of 35 Gilbert street and Rosa De- Santis, of 2S Gilbert street, were ar rafgned in the City Court this morn ing, charged with being the keepers Of a disorderly house. Edward J. Corners, who gave his address as Lawrence, Mass, and James H. Byrd, of Devon, were also arrested, charged with frequenting the house. All of the cases were continued for one week.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
STAMFORD
Especial to the Times.)

Stratford, Jan. 29-Stratfords first poultry and pet stock show opened in the town hall|this morning at 10 o'clock and one of the finest displays of birds and pet animeSs shown about the state this season are on display at the show. Many of the birds which are being shown have been received direct from the show which ended recently at Madison Square Garden In New York city. The birds from the New York show which are interesting the spectators most Is a pen of White Crested Polish birds, besides several single GOODS of this variety which show an excellent breed An other interesting exhibit and one which is attracting much interest is several pens of the Dorkin five toed birds. which, accor ding to those in attendance and who have followed all of the poultry shows in this section of the country for years is the first exhibition of this breed Of chickens which has been on display at a show hereabouts in 15 years. An un- usual large display of rabbits is on exhibition, every known breed being shown. This department of the show Is also stated as being the Iarg- est display shown at any show in the state this year. Other exhibits of interest are several single GOODS of Brahmas, Rhode Island Reds, Single and Double Combs, Orpingtons of all breeds, Barred and White Rocks and many small exhibits Of other breeds A number of pens of games of the various breeds also make up a part of the show. The display of Ban | tams with a number of pens and i single GOODS are receiving much at. l tention. Game Bantams have theil section of the incIosure. Guines | pigs, various breeds of cats, duck: and other animals make the show { 1 big success which reflects much credi l on the local association which vii next year be a member of the stat. association when all of the advant l ages derived from membership il
 that organization will be added t.
 the annual exhibition which now Is al
 assured fact will be added to Strat 1 ford's annual events.
 The members of the basketbal
 team representing the Stratford Higl
 school are making a record to b lproud Of and if the team continues win | ming its games during the remainde | of the season 1t will make a recor'
 equaled by only a few of the team 1 which have heretofore represente'
 the school. So far this season tn
 team has played seven games win ming five out of the seven. The 10
 cal team has scored 206 point
 against their opponents so far durinl
 the season while their opponents hav
 been held to 10S points. The game
 played for the season and the score
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
ROCKEFELLER TO SPEAK

Pittsburgh, Jan. 29-John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and Frank Morrison, Secretary of the American Fedora ton of Labor, wero announced today two of the principal speakers at a national laymen's conference to as- semble here Saturday to consider the whole task of the protestant churches of North America, at home and abroad The conference vii last three days.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
GOES AFTER AUTO THIEVES.

Dectective Frank M. Holbrook. who left for Hudson, N. Y, yesterday afternoon to bring back to this city four young men who are alleged to have stolen an automobile from La Croix & Anderson's garage in South avenue, Sunday night, is expected to arrive in Bridgeport today with the prisoners. The young men arg thought to be Bridgeporters, and will be arraigned for trial in the City Court tomorrow morning.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
FTRENIEN USE PUNGs.

Boston, Jan. 29 - Horse drawn pungs have been used by the fire de- partment here this week for the first time in more than 20 years. The heavy snow fall led to a search of the department storehouses and at least a score of old pungs were found. These, with others hired and equipped with fire fighting appliances, were placed in the suburban stations where they have proved their useful ness in hil1y districts.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
CONFERENCE POSTPONED.

Washington, Jan. 2s-Negotiations between Democratic and Republican leaders Of the Senate. who apparently have approached a deadlock on the peace treaty compromise will not be resumed until tomorrow, the meeting of the bipartisan committee planned for today having been postponed be- cause of the absence of Senator Lem rot, of Wisconsin, one of the Repub- lican leaders.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
KENNEBECK ASHORE.

Havana, Jan. 29 - The American steamer Kennebeck which went aground at the entrance of Havana harbor shortly after midnight thts morning, does not appear to be in any immediate danger, the sea being comparatively calm. Several tugs have gone to the steamers assistance and an effort will be made to foai her at flood tide. Reports brought ashore state she is not leaking.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
SMALL FIRE AT RUBBER co.

Responding to an alarm from Box No. 426 at five o'clock this morning, firemen extinguished a small blaze in the plant of the Housatonic Rub Der company. The fire originated in the drying room of the rubber fac tory, but had not gained much head -vay by the time the fireInen arrived, Damage was small.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30
SENTIMENT FAyORs WOOD

Trenton, N. J., Jan. 29-Republican State Chairman Stokes sent a tele- gram today to Major General Leonard Wood informing him that sentiment favoring him for the presidential nomination developed at a joint con- ference of Republican state commit teemen and county chairpen held here yesterday. The telegram said the applause which greeted General Woods name showed a large major ity of the conference was for you.''
Republican farmer., 1920-01-30

Some of the people who used to sing ''The Old Oaken Bucket with such fervor at the midnight supper parties, never thought they would have to come into such intimate ac- tuaintances with the contents of that bucket as they are now enioxinR.