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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29
TUBERCULOSIS IS ACTIVE MENACE
 TO OUR WORKERS
Greatest Insurance Against Unrest Is Homes for Workers

Tuberculosis, which Health Officer Walter H. Brown said few days ago is an active menace to the health of hundreds of Bridgeport workers, will receive a tremendous setback as 6 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 for the workers" he stated. Whether the home is built through the assist association, or through some other agency, the end is served if the resi- dents of a city are provided with good comfortable and sanitary houses"
 Electus ID. Litohfield, prominent New York architect who built @ city of 1000 homes for the Government Shipping Board at Camden N. J., and who arrived here yesterday to inspect housing conditions, said in 8 talk at the Chamber of Comme cree that it is Impossible for Bolshevisrn to gain a foothold in 8 city of real homes, as it is almost impossible for disea~e to gain foothold in homes which are constructed with the proper regard for sanitary accommodations. There Is no greater insurance against discontent in community, he stated, than haV- 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-ownerN ship this week. MT. Ltchfield agreed with MT Ham, Edmund s. Wolfe, president of the First -Brid gepcrt Ma tional bank, and other local men that the Building and Loan campaign IS going to mean much for Bridgeport s growth and welfare.
 MT. Wolfe sadd In speaking of the Home Building and Loan project:
 Fifteen million dollars is not too much for a city like Bridgeport to de- vote to home building project. Re- cent changes in laws of the state per init capitalization of building and loan
 
 million dollars. We have launched one building and loan association in Bridgeport this week, and as soon as one Is fully organized, we are going to organize some more.
 '+We should have five building and loan associations in 8 city thss size. With each one representing capital of $3,OO0,000, that would give us $15,- 100000 to build homes for the work CTS of the city"
 At building and joan headquarters in the First Bridgeport National Bank building this morning it was sta ted that the campaign is moving along splendf dly and some surprising results are looked for when leaders in the campaign make their reports at the noon-day luncheon at The Stratfield tomorrow noon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29
DE. R. A. CURTIS DIES AFTER 4.
 SUDDEN SHOCK
Was Prominent Resident of Stratford--Ead Held
 Town Office

Dr. Rowland A. Curtis, up to a few years ago one of Stratfordfs 1D ost prominent social and fraternal men died at his home on Booth street last evening about 1O:3G o'clock, from a shock which is thought to have been caused by having received 8 telegram announcing the death of his mother d few hours previous
 pr. Curtis came to stratford from Waterbury about twenty years a-o At one time he held 5arNe real estate holdings in Stratford
 Politically he was staunch ReSub- Gean but left the party in 1912 and cast his lot with the Progressives, be- ing an ardent admirer of Theodore Roosevelt.
 Ho was elected first selectman ot Stratford in 1912, which office he held for two years. He defeated Charles H- Weles on the Progressive ticket.
 Mir. Welles had held the office for twenty years. Following his defeat by pr. Curtis, on election night a big demonstration was given. An event of this kind was heretofore unknown in Stratford politics.
 Dr. Curtis vas defeated in 1914 for the office of first selectman by Jam es Lally, by a majority of F votes.
 Shortly after he retired from public fife he suffered 9 shock which was followed by a second shock . few weeks later. He never regained his health after the first shock and for g long timo was unab1e to get out of the house. FoV the past two years he has been able to get about with the use o1 crutches.
 He was 54 years of age and is sur g1ved iby his wife and one daughter Catherine C. Curtis, B years old: one brother, George Curtis of Boston an6 one sister, Miss Carrie Curtis of Wa. terbury.
 Funeral arrangements have not beer completed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29
CONTEST WINNER.

The letter carriers contest for the prizes offered to the carrier who sells the most War Saving Stamps during the month of January, is being fought out with vigor. Jackson Is leading with a total so far of SAP, Langham is second with $31877, Snyder is third with s1es.5s and Barret, Jr., with s115.67, ReckeI $10s.ee, Linehan $77.61, Watt $7s.2s, Heade $73.3o, Morgan $6ss6 and John McElroy SEATS, follow.
 Tho first prize is $15; the second $10 and the third s5.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29
SEEKS COMPENSATION.

Seeking compensation for 20 years service as secretary, companion and housekeeper for the late Alfred .. Arnold of Stamford, Caroline I. Ar mold started suit yesterday against the Arnold estate for s12.000 damages. The plaintiff claims she worked for Arnold from 1898 until 1918 and that her services were reasonably worth s10 a week. Papers in the suit were filed yesterday in the Superior Court
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29
soHLEs1NGER FINED s2s.

Alleged to have distributed punch boards among saleswomen in local stores, Arthur Sch1esinger, of New York city, who was arrested yesterday morning by State Policeman Frank VerelH, was fined $25 and costs In the City Court. Schlesinger demand ed that Richard Swain, City Court clerk. give him a. receipt for his money, and then asked permission of the court to collect various prizes which hs left in stores throughout the city. Neither request was grant ed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29

The Araucanians of the southern most province of Chile use a crab shell as a barometer. In dry, fair weahtre it is white, but when rain is approaching red spots appear on it, and when excessive moisture is pres ent in the atmosphere it becomes red all oyer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29
ANIMALS SHIPPED TO PEFU

A shipment of lions, a tiger and two came1s were this morning sent to Peru, Ind, to the winter quarters of another circus from the Barnur1 and Bailey quarters here. A special car was provided for the strange shipment and a keeper was sent with the animals.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29
Cured His RUPTURE.

I was badly ruptured while lifting trunk several years ago. Doctors said my only hope of cure was an operation. Trusses did me no good
 Finally I got hold of something that
 liclSly and completely cured me. Years have passed and the rupture has never ref 4rned, although am do- Ing hard work as 8 carpenter. There was no operation, no lost time, no trouble. I have nothing to sell, but will give full information about how you may find a complete cure without operation, If you write to me, Eugene M. Pulien, Carpenter, 50 F, Marcellus Avenue, Manasquan, N. J. Better cut out this notice and show it to any others who are ruptured- you may save a life Or at least stop the misery of rupture and the worry and danger of an operation.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29

Final plans have been made by the members of Oronoque lodge of Odd Fellows for the entertaining of the grand officers who will be the guests of the local lodge at their meeting tomorrow evening. The third degree will be exemplified by the local degree team on several can didates at the meeting as a partial entertainment tor the state officers, who will address the gathering on the doings of the Odd Fellows about the state. Following the meeting one of the clam chowder surpers for which the lodge has a state wide reputation will be served.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29

The team will journey to New Mil ford tomorrow evening where it will meet the fast team of the New Mill ford High school The girls team of the local high school will also make the trip to New Milford where they will meet the girls team of the same school. Beginning Friday evening, February $, the local team will play at home each Friday even- ing during the remainder of the sea- son. Dancing will follow all of the games.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29
THREE

trucks; six one ton Ford trucks; one three and one-half ton Sheldon trucks; one five passenger Ford tour ing car, and one seven passenger Studebaker touring car will be sold.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29

received at the office of Referee in Bankruptcy John T. Keogh yesterday.
 The petition alleges that the bank rupt has more than 12 creditors and is indebted to the Kirk company to the amount of ss,ooo; Ginsberg, $500, and Tahos $150.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29
sHELTNsKY BANKRUPT.

Papers in the case of Abraia am
 Shefnsky, real estate operator of 1888 Main street. who was adjudfeat- ed 8 bankrupt on Jan. 28 on the pett- ton of the William P. Kirk Co.,. Man uel Gfnsberg and Anastas Tahos, were
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29

Another case of influenza was re- ported in Stratford yesterday when Officer Hanford Bigelow was taken down with tho sickness. Officer Bieelow's condition is not considered serious and with the proper care it is expected he will be out in few days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29
EXAMINATION FOR CLERKS.

There will be a. civil service exam nation for first grade clerks and bookkeepers for field service, on March 6.
 Application blanks and information can be obtained from Wallace Smith at the Custom Office, or William s. Paul. at the registry window, of the Post Office
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29

Jay, Governors Island, New York harbor, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, Feb. A: Twenty-three Indian mo-
 torcycles; six two ton Pierce Arrow
 trucks; four five ton Pierce Arrow
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29

Co. l. will hold their regular week. ly drill in their armory on Church street tomorrow evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29
MOTORCYCLE AUCTION.

public auction Of motorcycles and au-
 tonobiles which will be held at Fort
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29

FOR SALE room, 1-family house, lot 100x1O0; price, S4.S00. Apply Peter Gleason, .Stratford, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29

CORTEZ c. ROCKWELL, plumbing and heating; jobbing a specially.
 Corner MaN and Hillside avenue, Stratford. D10tfA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29
STAMFORD
Especial to the Times. )

Stratford, Jan. 29-Stratford's 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 animals 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 III New York city. The birds from the New York show which are interesting the spectators most is 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, according to those in attendance and who have followed all or 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 i show is also stated as being the 1ars- est display shown at any show In the
 
 interest are several single coops of Brahmas, Rhode Island Reds, Single , and Double Combs, Orpingtons of ali 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 g part of the show. The display of Ban tams with a number of pens and single coops are receiving much at- tention. Game Bantams have their section of the inclosure. Guinea pigs various breeds of cats, ducks and other animals make the show a big success which reflects much credit on the local association which will next year be a member of the state association when all Of the advant- ages derived from membership in that organization will be added to the annual exhibition which now is an assured fact will be added to Strat- ford's annual events.
 The members of the basketball team representing the Stratford High school are making @ record to be proud of and if the team continues win ming it's games during the remainder of the season it will make a record squa1ed by only a few of the teams which have heretofore represented the school. So far this season the team has played seven games win ming five out of the seven. The To- cal team has scored 206 points against their opponents so far during the season while their opponents have been held to 108 points. The games played for the season and the scores follow:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29

Attorney Ivan L. Warehouse was in attendance at the Mckinley din- ner held in Middletown Tuesday even- ing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29

Although most people are wearing their old clothes nowadays, the Con- gress,nen are convinced that the back towns can't go without their marble post od6eaA,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-29
STOP THAT COUGH

By taking Father JoEr's Medicin now.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-31
DAILY HOROSCOPE, JANUARY 81
The stars incline, but do not compel"

This is not an important day In
planetary direction. aecording to as
trology. Mars domin Is In adverse
rule. ~ 8
All the signs seem to indicate To-
cusing OF attention On the wars aft
ermath and upon the men who served
In the army.
While officers OF high rank will be
much praised and even exploited for
political rewards. Mars menaces and
they can hardly hope for success.
There seems to be indication that
there will be q movement OF. troops or
az least preparation to move them In
the early spring.
The sway today Ii not encouraging
to domestic harmony, and readjust-
ments In families are foreshadowed.
This may mean that economic
changes alter the status Of the wife.
Physicians are subject to a sway Of
the stars that seems to be unfavora-
bic. Hospitals will need money and
will be overcrowded.
The upheaval Of labor will affect all
the learned professions. the seers pro-
phesy. and doctors will form unions
as q protest against excessive service
required for charity.
Writers and even preachers will or
The Washington herald., 1920-01-31

ganize within the year. II the intsr-
pretation Of the stars IL correct
The movement Of women In the
United States TO form national asso-
ciations win cause q surprise in the
Presidential campaign. astrologers
declare. for-union viii become weak
ness instead Of strength. the seers
predict.
Beauty again Is herslded as a COM
ing force in public AFFAIRS and women
will succeed in bringing about wide
Improvement In art as applied TO civic
affairs.
The death Of q famous scientist Is
foreshadowed by the stars. This viii
be followed by the passing Of a dis
tinguished woman.
A queen or princess IN Europe win
suddenly end her life and there VIII
be unusual mortality among royalties
as the winter advances.
Persons whose birthdate II 10 have
the forecast OF a quiet. uneventful
year. They should safeguard their
money
Children born on this day are likely
to be proud, gifted and energetic.
These subjects Of Aquarius usually
find 1t difficult to be econofnicaL
(oopynsht. lus. By The Mcclure Newspspg
syndicate.)
The Washington herald., 1920-01-31

-Hazen. Major Allan G. Thurman
and Charles Holloway. The horses
will not be Judged. The program
will include a drill. potato spearing,
equestrian skill contest, u-de-bar,
musical chairs. egg and spoon race
and a tandem class.
Among those who will take part
are Miss Evelyn Walker. Miss Helen
Marye. Miss Nell Thoron. Miss Lila
Roosevelt, the Misses Frelinghuy-
sen, Miss Elizabeth Mohu, Miss
Martha Ellis, Miss Lucy Letting
well. John and William McCaskey.
Lindsey Harrison, Ennalls wagga-
man, Miss Peggy Hall. Miss Susan
Hall. Louise Ireland. Miss Sophie
Snyder. Miss Lillian Sanger, Miss
Caroline Chamberlain, Miss Phyllis
Hight aud Miss Louise MeLanahan.
Mrs. s. ]. Morris will entertain
at a luncheon today at the Cafe
st. Marks.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-31
AN IMPORTANT
SOCIETY EVENT

] An important social event of today
will be the marriage of Miss Mary
! Duncan Gibson. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richardson Gibson, to Mr.. James
| Writ Russell Robinson. which will
! take place at 5 o'clock. The ceremony
will be performed in the home of the
brides parents. in Rhode Island ave-
nue., by the Rev. Edward L. Buckley,
of st. Matthews Church, in the pres
ence of a company of about 100 rela-
tives and friends. Miss Gibson will
be attended by her cousin, Miss Dun
ster Duncan Foster, of Lexington,
KY, and the best man will be Lieut..
Col John Henderson. U. S. A, of
Fort Monroe, half-brother of the
bridegroom. The ushers will be Cy-
rus Lyle. John Santos, Robert Cox,
and Edward Hall, all of Baltimore;
and Mr.. Randall Lee Gibson, brother
OF the bride.
, Among those who have come for the
wedding are Col. Writ Robinson, ia
ther of the bridegroom; Mrs. Gros
venor, of New York and Newport,
aunt of the bridegroom; Mr.. and
Mrs. William Grosvenor, of Provi-
dence; Miss Evelyn Robinson, of Vir-
ginia, cousin of the bridegroom; Mrs.
ter-in-law of the bride groom, and her
son. Theodore Henderson, of Vir-
ginia. They are all staying at the
Shoreham. Among the relatives Of
Miss Gibson who are at the Grafton
are Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison G. Foster,
aunt and uncle of the bride, and Miss
Foster, Of Lexington. KY: Mr.. and
Mrs. T. ]. H. Engelken. of Florida,
another aunt and uncle; Mrs. Paul
Fortier, of Decatur, Ill, a cousin;
Miss Duncan, a great-aunt, Of Lex
ington, KY; and Ben Ali Haggin, of
New York. Among others who will
attend the wedding will be Col. Brent
Arnold, Of Cincinnati; Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Hancock, of Philadelphia; Mr..
and Mrs. John z. Boisseau, Of Balti-
more; Mrs. James B. Haggin, of New
York: Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Hamil-
ton; Col T. NJ. Raborg, Harry Nor
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jeffords,
of Media, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. Walker
Hancock, of Germantown, Pa; Maj.
Henry Welsh, OF Cleveland; Mr.. and
Mrs. Norris. Mr.. and Mrs. Congdon,
of New York; Francis Roberts, Mr..
and Mrs. Richard McGrann, and
Countess Ella Sestestestics, of New
York. Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson will en-
tertain the out-of-town guests at din
ner at the Chevy Chase Club after
the wedding.
Gen. Don Benjamin Puente, who
has been appointed Military Attache
OF the Peruvian Embassy; Sonora dc
Puente and Senorita Puente are stop-
Ing In New Orleans. before coming
to Washington. whore they are ex-
pected early In February. Senior Don
Jorge A. Pezet newly-appointed at
tache OF the Embassy. also is ex-
pected here early mkt month.
Several dinners were given last night
before the Junior League dance at
Rauscher's. The Misses Denys,
daughters Of the Rev and Mrs. r.
Ward penys. had guests during With
The Washington herald., 1920-01-31

BYE. C. pRUM-HuNT.

The Secretary Of State and Mrs.
Robert Lansing entertained at din
ner last evening at their home In
Eighteenth street in compliment to
the distinguished guest Of the ma
ton. the minister Of foreign Affairs
OF Uruguay. DR.. Juan Antonio Bu-
ero. and Nine. Bureo. who are at
the willard for several days The
table was decorated with q mass
OF spring flowers of various sorts
artistically arranged. The other
guests were Secretary and Mrs. Dam
lels, Secretary and Mrs. Houston.
senator and Mrs. Pittman. Senator
ana Mrs New, Senator and Mrs.
Calder. Admiral and Mrs. Coontz,
General Peyton c. March. Col. and
| Mrs U. s. Grant. Julien Nogueira,
Dr. L. s. Rowe. Miss Mabel Board
man and Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Wilson.
The dinner was followed by a re-
ception to which were invited the
members of the diplomatic corps,
the Cabinet officers and their wives,
the memberS~of the Foreign Rela-
ttons Committee and the Foreign
Affairs Committee Of the Senate
and the House, the higher officers
OF the State Department and few
OF the leaders OF the resident set
IN society. Mrs. Lansing wore a
handsome gown Of grey satin made
on simple but modish lines.
Yesterday morning DR.. Buero
called on the Secretary of State and
was received by the Vice President
Mrs. Lansing paid a visit to Nine.
Buero at the hotel The party.
which includes. in addition to the
minister and Mime. Buero. the Sec
retary of the Uruguayan delegation
TO the peace conference. Julien No
guerra, spent part OF the time yes
terday sightseeing in and around
Washington DR.. Buero was a DEL
egGte from his country TO the peace
conference in Paris. and with his
wife, who is the daughter of the
President of Uruguay. is enroute to
their home.
The Minister Of Uruguay and
Nine. Varela are both confined to
the legation with severe colds. and
will not be able to entertain for
DR.. and Nine. Buero, as they had
intended. nor to attend the festiVi-
ties, in their honor.
Tonight. though no definite plans
have yet been made. it is thought
that an informal theatre party will
be given for DIR. and Nine Buera
and they will go to Mt. Vernon to-
morrow. No reception at the Pan
American building will be given for
DR.. and Nine. Buero nor was one
even contemplated because Of the
briefness Of their stay in Washing
ton.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-31

Washington University. has re-
turned from a trip TO Indiana =
Miss Patsy walsh is visiting Miss
winifred ID. Penenet Of St LouiA.
RETURNED FROM
PANAMA
Misses Kathryn and Margaret
Ayres. OF George Washington Uni
versity. have returned from . trip
TO Panama
The Washington herald., 1920-01-31
FASHIONABLE
MUSICALE.

Sasha Votichenko, the distinguished
Russian composer, who is known as
the only living exponent of the tym-
panon, an instrument of the XVII
century. which was first played at the
court Of Louis XIV by his ancestor.
Pantaleon Hebenstreidt, will give q
concerto intime de musique ancienne
at the residence of Col. Robert NJ.
Thompson and his wife. this after
noon. at 4:3O o'clock
Among the patronesses are Mrs.
Lansing. Mrs. George Bakhmeteff.
Mrs. Marshall Field, Baroness de Car
tier de Marchienne, wife OF the Bel
The Washington herald., 1920-01-31

them. Comdr. and Mrs. Lawrence
Riefsnider also gave a dinner. as
did Mrs. Olga Roosevelt Bayne and
Miss Alice Shepard; and Mr.. and
Mrs. Randall Hagner entertained for
Miss Margie James. debutante daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Norman James.
of Baltimore. Mrs. James was for
merly Miss Isabelle Hagner.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-31
JOHN BARRETT
HAS RETURNED

John Barrett. director general of
the Pan American Union, has re-
turned to town after spending sew
eral days in New York, where he
went with the delegates to the sec
ond Pan American financial con-
ference. Mr.. Barrett also attended
a meeting of the new Argentine
American Chamber of Commerce, of
which he was one of the directors.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Rogers and
Miss Millicent Rogers, who are in
New York, will open their home here
In April. They will go to Florida
about February Is.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-31

I. David Franklin Houston. jr, who
has been visiting his parents, the
rewly appointed Secretary of the
treasury and Mrs. Houston. for a
The Washington herald., 1920-01-31

Capt. and Mrs. r. r. Glen, who
are spending their honeymoon at
Lake Placid, N. Y, will return to
washington about the middle OF
February. Mrs. Glen was Miss Jane
Story.