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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-26
John M, E!Datrick

The funeral of John M. Fitzpatrick five year old son of Ruth W. and the late John Fitzpatrick, was held pri- vately yesterday morning at 1O:30 o'clock from the family home, 46 Melrose avenue. The Rev. Herbert M. Brown, pastor of the O1ivet Con gregationa1 church, conducted the services. Burial was in Mountain Grove cem etery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-26
OBITUARY
Charles S. Wilson

Charles S. Wilson, 75 years of age, died at the home of his son, Charles P. Wilson, ITS West Liberty street, last night following an illness of two weeks duration. MT. Wilson was in the painting business in Brid dgeport until his retirement some years ago, The funeral will be from the home Of his son, Saturday afternoon, March 27th at 2:30 o'clock
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-26

the "patient'' had been assaulted ear Her by the missing man and that pr. Campisi was murdered by the same man after the doctor, summoned to give medical aid, had pronounced the sfpatient'' dead and had threatened to notify the police.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
FIRST FIGURES
ON 1920 CENSUS
RERANK CAPITAL
Bureau From Now on to
Give Out Populations
of Big Cities; County
and State Data Next.

Washington, Feb. 21-The first pop
ulation announcements for the 1920 cen
sus were issued tonight by the census
bureau and were as follows:
Cincinnati, 401 Jos. an increase of
81 .561 or 1913 per cent.
Washington. ID. c., 431,414. an in
crease of 106.345 or 321 per cent.
Cincinnati ranked the thirteenth citv
OF the country in 1910 with population
of 36S, ,591. Washington ranked sIa-
teenth with a population of :ss31 .O69.
Census bureau estimates Of Cincinnati's
population July /, 1917. were 414.oiS
and Washington's on that date 3Ga, IS.
In making the announcements. Direc-
tor Rogers stated the figures were prs-
hminary and subject to correction. The
final figures will be those certified hy
congress.
Chance for Recount.
From now on. as soon as statistics
gathered by the enumerators and special
agents are assembled and verified. The
data will be made public. the population
Of the larger cities being given out first.
Then will follow the population of the
various counties which number more
than 2,aOO, together with their divisions
of townships, precincts and towns with
the population of each Incorporated city.
town or village
After the counties have been com
pleted population of the various states
will he announced and then the count of
the entire United States.
As the population of the various
cities. towns and villages. are ready to
be made public, Director Rogers, of the
census bureau, will certify to the MAYOR
or other executive head of each plac.,
the actual count, as announced in the
preliminary figures. Should any place
consider its population naccurately
counted there will be opportunity to
place proof before the census bureau,
and if claim is sllbstantiated verifica-
lion of the census bureaus figures will
follow
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
WIFE ACQUITTED
FOR KILLING GIRL
IN A JEALOUS FIT
Little Son Crawls Into
Lap and Gives Pathetic
| ouch to Setting as
Trial Ends.

San Francisco. Feb al.--Mrs. Julia
Mildred Thurstcn. Of Sacramento. was
found not guilty here today of a charge
Of numbering Miss Jear KimbaI. a hotel
cashier, on down town street here No
vember f.
The defense plea had beer temporary
insanity, and the jury noted this in the
verdict.
Mrs Thlrston had 10 De assisted INFO
court and propped up by police matrons
in order TO hear the verdict She said,
God bless you" to the Jurors az they
passed out
Miss kimbail was shot and killed by
Mrs. Thurston after she had refused
Mrs. Ihurston an interview regarding
Frederick a. Thurston. husband of the
defendant. according 10 the evidence.
1t was brought out that Mrs. Thurston
first met her husband at Sand Point
idaho
After the jurors had left. Joey" Mrs.
Thurston's little son. climbed on his
mothers lap and said:
Mother. can we go home now?"
Police matrons then lifted her to her
feet and helped her from the court
room.'the boy clinging to her hand.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
SEIZED LINERS
BOON To NATION,
SENATOR HOLDS
With u. S. Obligated to
Pay Over Price Excess,
Sale Is No Incentive,
Declares Jones.

Washington. Feb. o1.-Reconditiopin
of the former German liners and their
operation BY the government in regular
routes TO South America. Europe and
the Orient was urged today by Chair
man Jones, of the senate commerce com
mittee. IN reporting 10 the senate a bill
approved by the committee prohibiting
the sale of the craft until congress has
adopted permanent shipping legislation.
These ships" the committee report
in the bill said. '.are urgently needed in
our foreign business. If the government
continues to own these SHIPS. the ser
vice desired can and will be maintained.
The assurance will develop business and
business agencies
Senator Jones said he had intended
to ask for consideration of the BILL hut
would withhold the request until next
week. to let senators study the proposed
international agreement regarding Ger
man shipping sent to the senate Friday
by President Wilson, IF this govern
ment must turn over any amount il
reserves over and above the amount of
submarine losses he added. then it
seems there is no particular incentive to
sell these ships for more than a fair
price
Senator Brandegee. Republican. Con
nectlcnt. iii response to whose resolu-
ton the tentative agreement was sent
IN by President Wilson. declared il
bore out the information on which he
had acted IN asking the senate 10 act
Despite Mr.. Wilson's denial that no
agreement existed for disposition of the
ships. Senator Brandesee said the ten
tative agreement submitted directly af-
fected the question before the senate.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
ONLY KNOWN LINCOLN TRIBUTE
TO WASHINGTON FOUND IN FILE
OFILLINOIS NEWSPAPER OF 1912

New York, Feb. 21.-Seventy- eight
years ago tomorrow, in Springfield, u
linois, where his tomb is now shrine
before which the nation bows in rever
ence. young Abraham Lincoln paid tri-
butte to George Washington. The words
he uttered then. perhaps as eloquent as
his world-famed Gettysburg address,
have been lost for three quarters of a
century in the pages Of country
newspaper, hidden away in the files of
the congressional library. They We're
brought to light to be given to the world
for the first time almost on the eve
Of another birthday of the first presi-
dent.
This is the one hundred and tenth
anniversary Of the birthday of Washing
tom he said. 1--WE are met to celebrate
this day. Washington is the mightest
name on earth-long since the mightest
in the cause of civil liberty; still might
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
France Will Honor
Kin Of 1l8,4O9 War
Dead Today in US.

indianapolis, Feb. 2i.--A total of
if8,409 French certificates will be
bestowed Sunday upon the next of
kin of the Americans who died In tha
world war. The American Leuion
will have supervision Of the cerenon-
les to be held In all parts of tho
country. The nations honor roll is
comprised of I07,952 soldiers, $500
sailors and 1857 marines.
In the bestoWa, of these French
memorial certificates of honor and
esteem, France says pays HOMAGE TO
Americas dead in the late war on tho
birthday of George Washlnatcn,
which also vii! be observed in many
churches of the country as "Amerj.
can Legion Sunday" when the work
of the American Legion will be ex-
piained from the pulpits.
The marine corps received its al.
Iotment Of testimonials at too late a
date to address and send TO the local
posts of the American Legion for
presentation Sunday. and these will
be mailed direct to the next of kin.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
MISSING AMERICAN LINK
IS LACK OF MILITARY
SOLICITUDE, SAYS SIMS

Philadelphia, Feb. 21.-Admiral Viii
liam $. Sims, orator at the University
Day exercises of the University of Penn
sylvania, TO celebrate the birthday Of
George Washington, drew lessons from
the career Of the first president and
criticized the tendency of Americans TO
resent adverse comment upon military
unpreparedness of the United States.
The missing element in American
ISM said the admiral, is that it does
not include adequate solicitude for our
safety. The government, and. to GER
tain extent, our people resent criticism
of anything American. This is a dan
gerous attitude that has cost us many
thousands Of lives and many millions in
treasure"
In European countries, Admiral Sims
sad, the national defense is live issue.
The actual condition Of their armed
forces is so vitally important" he said,
that any one who can point out
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
Northwest Vote on Bill.

'N~' s'ssSSN ~s~ ~ ~'''s
For the BILL
Republicans - Anderson, Newton
Steenerson and Nolstead, Minnesota
Christopherson and johnson, South Da-
kota; Esch, Monahan. Nelson and Ran
dali, Wisconsin,: Riddck, Montana, and
Young. North Dakota.
Against the bill:
Republcans-Ba and Sinclair,
North Dakota: Browne. Classon. Frear.
kieczka, Lampert and Eoigt, Wiseon-
sin. Ellsworth and Keller. Minnesota.
Democrats against-Evans, Montana
Candy. South Dakota
Independent against-Carss Mime
sofa
Adoption of the conference report
came after the house had defeated. DDS
to III. q motion to recommit. Chair
man Esch Of the Interstate commerce
committee in charge Of the fight on
the floor. then called for the previous
question and there was a buzz in the
chamber as the voting began.
Warns of Financial Peril.
There never was any doubt as to the
outcome, readers said. although the eff
feet of pressure from labor leaders
against adoption of the bill was various
" interpreted. Representative Kitehin,
Democrat, of North Carolina. in the
closing argument against the bill. de-
clared that labor leaders had caused at
least dozen members who were op-
posed to it to rally to its support
During debate. in which more than a
score Of representatives took part,
Chairman Esch declared that the rail-
roads would be handed back to their
owners on March i, regardless of wheth
or congress enacted legislation mean
while. but he warned the public that de-
feat of the bill at this stage would put
half of the railroads of the country in
the hands of receivers in three months.
Representative Peu. Democrat. of
North Carolina, painted more gloomy
picture By declaring that the country
you'd see the greatest financial disaster
n years If it gave up the railroads with
'ut enactment of laws which would give
hem the right to earn fair return.
Representative Kitchin said his oppo-
,ition was not in compliance to the de-
nands of Mr. Gompers.' He attacked
he 'insidious propaganda which. be
said, railway interests had conducted, /
md declared the question of government /
was not involved.
Whether this report is adopted or re-
ected," he said, I'VE have it from Mr. |
Isch that the roads will go back 10 !
heir owners on March /. /
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22

defect or suggest an Improvement will
earn the gratitude of his government.
Criticism is recognized as so vital 70
efficiency that it is not only welcome
but is invited. and is rewarded when 1t
proves beneficial
In the United States" Admiral Sims
said, ''we not only neglect to provide
for public criticism OF our officers, oue
actually forbid 1t.
"The consequence Is that the Ameri-
can people know less about the element..
of warfare than the people of any OF
the other great powers. Though this has
initiated against our preparedness. for
war In the past. and although we have
nevertheless attained our object in war,
without very serious loss, still it must
be evident that a similar attitude can
not be maintained il future without SER
ious risks
The honorary degree Of doctor Of
la~s was conferred upon Admiral Sims.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
FLU THREATENS JURY
I'm |. wv. Nv. TRIAL; MOVED
AND CASE SUSPENDED

Monetsano, Wash. Feb. Influen-
"a has invaded the jury room in the case
Of ten alleged l. w WIS on trial here
for the murder of Warren O. Grimm,
Gentralia Armstice day parade victim.
The illness of Edward parr. Hoquiam.
which caused postponement of the trial
Friday. has been diagnosed as influenza
and court was again adjourned Saturday.
Fear that other members of the panel,
etep including the two alternate Jurors,
eli of whom have been exposed. might
become stricken was expressed when
it became known that at least four
Others had been reported as not feel
ing well"
The jury has been removed from its
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
Demobilizing Arm y
Slowly in Consequence;
Uncertainty Also Halts
Reconstruction.
Financiers Will Not In
vest Capital, Labor Is
Demoralized; Dan
nunzio Is Big Marplot.

Washington, Feb. 21-President vii
sons note on the Adriatic settlemen,
was not sent to the entente premiers
Friday as had been expected, but prob
ably will be cabled early next week. II
is reiterated that, while the president
is set on his argument with a great de-
gree of finality, the note will not close
the door to any further negotiations
The question of making public the
thread of notes in the situation still
Is being discussed between various for
elgn offices, but no decision has been
reached. Objections to publication have
been made by at least one participant.
The prevailing view seems to be that
unless there is unanimity of opinion on
p'ihiication on question admittedly So
deilcate, 1T might be unwise to publish
the notes now.
Italian Situation Serious.
The situation in Italy is again re-
ported as serious, with both labor and
SOCIALIST leaders anxious that the
Adriatic question be seSyfed so that nor
NAL conditions may be resumed. Dan
nunzio's presence in Fiume is being rep-
resented as the principal obstruction to
an agreement among the allied and as
socated powers which would be accept
able to Jugo Slavs. 1t was said if
D'Annunzio left Fiume, a settlement
could he reached in a day.
Rehabilitation in Italy is reported to
be proceeding with care and slowly be
cause, of the fear among the people that
the Adriatic situation may lead to
another war and also because of the
scarcity of work for demobilized men.
Capital Will Not lnyest.
F'inancers, it is said, have given Italy
to understand they will not invest while
the Adriatic question is unsettled
Reports from Rome Friday that Rear
Admiral Andrews. commander of the
American naval forces in the Adriatic
had been recalled because of fresh dis
orders at Spalato. American naval base,
were denied by Secretary Daniels, who
said no reports of fresh disorders there
had come.
Andrews Recall Propaganda
Officials Of the department attribut-
ed the report of Admiral Andrews re-
cali to source of Italian propaganda
that has sought for some time, they
said, to create the impression that Jugo-
Slavs were responsible for all disorders
within the neutral zone
With the landing of small force Of
American blue jackets at Trau, last
September, after the town had been
entered by an ITALIAN irregular force
and an encounter with Jugo- Slav ele- |
ments was threatened, the allied su-
preme council decided in the future
American naval forces should not as |
sumo the responsibility Of maintaining |
order ashore in the neutral zone. That |
policy, it was said, at the navy de-
partment, has been adhered to. and vir- |
tually the only function of the American .
force now is to guard Austrian war
ships at Spaleto.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
LONDON BEGINS DRIVE
TO MOVE SULTAN OUT
OF CONSTANTINOPLE
Demand Voiced in Large Advertisements in News
papers; Menace to Peace of World to Let
Him Stay, Is Cry; India Involved.

London, Feb. 2i.-several of the Lon
don papers display large advertisements
headed. Menace to the Peace of the
World" appealing to the trades union
lists and public generally TO forward pro
tests to members of the house of com
mons to use their influence ITO prevent
handing back Constantinople to the
blood stained rule of the Turks
This protest will be echoed in many
Of the Protestant and Catholic pulpits Of
the United Kingdom Sunday.
The supreme councils decision to keep
the sultan on the throne at CONSTANT
nople has surprised the country and in
fluential parliamentarians. notably Wis
count Bryce and 7. 2. O'Connor, have
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22

quarters in the court house and placed
N large room in the city hall, block
distant. Even the sick juror was moved
The law prohibits the separation of the
jury and Judge Wilson was loathe to
discharge Parr at this time aud swear
in cae Of the two alternates in his
stead.
Court session Tuesday, with Parr still
sitting. probably viii depend upon the
condition of Parr as reported by Coun-
ty Health Officer d. ]. H. Fitz
Defense counsel today asked that
Parr be discharged. but Judge Wilson
declared be would deny the request, In
view of the possibility of the jurors re-
covery BY Tuesday. The state objected
strenuously.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
PRESIDENT HOLDS BACK NOTE ONADRLAI7C
WASHINGTON JUMPS CINCINNATI IN COUNT
Four Senators Break
From President on
Treaty; Mood Bitter

Washington, Feb. 21.-The
adoption, Saturday, by an in
creased majority, unchanged,
of the first reservation at
tached to the peace treaty last
November, was brought about
by the detection of four SEN
ators who heretofore have
stood by the president on the
question of reservations.
They were Ashurst, Arizona:
Fletcher, Florida; Henderson,
Nevada, and Nugent of Idaho.
One of the four, Senator
Ashurst. announced to the
senate beforehand his inten-
ton to go over to the reser-
vationists, having become
convinced that ratification of
some sort was a prime neces-
sity. He said he was ready to
vote "for any reservation or
amendment that will ratify
this treaty"
IF We'll vote our own con-
victions and not use those of
the president he told his
democratic colleagues, well
have a treaty.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
WAVE
CHECKED
BY POLES
Long Expected Bolshevik
Offensive Believed to
Have Started, but Is
Repulsed at Outset.

Warsaw. Feb 2l.-An attack
which an official communication
issued today terms the opening of
long prepared hoIshevik offensive,
was repuIsed by the Poles on the
northeastern front, according to the
communication after one-day
battle.
The boisheviki, coming in a south
westerly advance, between Pollock
and Bohruisk, were thrown back
everywhere with "heayy losses.
The communication adds that the
Poles took the offensive at the same
time In the south, making territorial
gains and capturing much material.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
Y.M.C.A. War Deficit
Turned to $5O8,OOO
Gain by Free Freight

New York, Feb. 21.---Canteens operat-
ed by the Young Mems Christian asss-
citation for soldiers and sailors made a
net profit of $50s.S00 from the time
America entered the war until January
/ last, according to financial statement
issued here. 1t also shows that $I61.-
722. $40 was contributed by the public.
The book loss of $1,47S,074 has been
wiped out by action Of the United
States in relieving all welfare organi-
zations of any charges for ocean freight
rates on supplies, and for rail transpor-
tation and motor supplies furnished in
France"
The association has balance of Sit
OO0,O 900 of war work funds.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22

lest in moral reformation. On that
name an eulogy is expected. 1t cannot
be. To add brightness to the sun or
glory to the name of Washington is
alike impossible. Let none attempt it.
In solemn awe pronounce the name and
In its naked, deathless splendor leave it
shine on
"The text Of this unknown example
of Lincoln's eloquence was found in
Washington by Lucen Hugh Alexander,
Of Philadelphia, who gave it to the
Associated Press today. In an account
Of the ceremony at which Lincoln spoke
was contained in the copy of the San
canon Journal published at Springfield
on February 25, 1912. The tribute to
Washington was the final paragraph Of
an address OH another subject and the
address in full was published in the
Journal Of March %. A complete file
Of the newspaper for that year was
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22

started a campaign against the policy,
which the Times, the Spectator, the Man
chester Guardian, the Westminster Ca
zette and other prominent papers are
supporting.
Some newspapers describe the cabinet
As divided, Earl Curzon, secretary for
foreign affairs, and the Liberal wing op-
posing the retention of the sultan. while
the secretary for India, F. S. Montague.
with the Conservatives. except Curzon,
favors it,
Earl Curzon's view on eastern oues-
tions generally carry weight, but Secre-
tary Montague's policy is attributed TO
regard for the sentiments of the Mos
lens Of India.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22

found by Mr.. Alexander in the library
of congress.
Mr.. Alexander. a student Of Lincoln,
came upon the unknown address while
on historical research work He declar-
ed that. in his judgment. it is destined
in the years to come to be read or
cited at virtually every celebration of
Washington's birthday the country over.
Hay and Nicolay and also Ida Tar
bell missed it," he said. "and 50 have all
Of Lincoln's biographers so far as /
ca discover. Indeed. l believe this is
the only encomium extant by Lincoln of
the Father of Our Country and if
so. its Importance from purely histori-
cal and sentimental standpoint cannot
be over estimated. This really wonder
full quotation will be sure to link their
names together in most unusuaf and
beautiful way from now on every Feb
ruary %"
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
Times Too Insane
to Elect President.
Ex-Ambassador Says

Peoria. Feb. 2i.-T regret that
the choice OF the next president is
to be made in such times, William
Graves Sharp, former ambassador to
France said at the Washington day
banquet at the Grew Occur club.
Better men and saner platforms
would likely be chosen in a more
normal state of the public mind. To-
day It Is too we'll known that can
to be- considered eligible. In TACT. the
very system which the law in most
of our states compeis candidates to
adopt flies directly In the face of the
old and very worthy belief that the
office should seek the man."
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
Film Operator Burned
to Crisp When Trapped
in Projecting Room

Sioux Falls, S. o., Feb. 2i.--
Three hundred persons made their
way through front and side exits
of q local theater tonight. while
firemen fought blaze In the pro-
jetcing room in an effort to save
the life OF Joha Theohoid, "a years
old, an operator. The spread of
the blaze was too fast however. and
Theohold was burned to a crisp.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
Cowboys Union No. |
Is Organizing at Reno

Reno, New, Feb. 2I.--A cowboys
union. said to he the first of its kind
in America, is being organized here
under the auspices of the trades and
labor council, and will seek affili-
alton with the American Federation
of Labor. 1t is said $50 "coWpunch-
ers" had sigHified their support OF
The plan.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-02-22
Evans Votes Against
the Railroad Bill
With Riddick For
al ia The Daily Tribune.

SPECIAL TO The DalIy IFlbUhP.
Washington. Feb. 21.-The Montana
representatives divided on the railroad
bill today. Representative Evans voted
against it and Representative Riddick
for it. Evans voted to recommit and
against it.
II voted against the bill because of
the guaranty and other obnoxious pro-
visions" said Judge Evans.