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Evening star., 1920-06-18

now range from 81 to $11 a ton. with
further increase imminent"
The writers say that operators
are attributing the advanced prices
70 car shortage and export demand"
the letter continued. emphasis being
placed upon the export demand.
Quotes Production Figures
PRODUCTION figures gathered by the
Federal Trade Commission from $50
nltumfnous coal operators in the prin-
clpai production regions. mining
roughly about go per cent of the an
nual output show that during Jan
uary, 1920. their costs per ton aver
aged s2.32 at the mines. Since then
there has been an increase of 81. per
cent in the cost of labor. enhancing
the production cost to S2.79 per ton.
The accuracy of these figures. is
borne out by Information in letters
coming to the department from pur-
chasers of coal. from which it ap-
pears that prices in May did not
greatly exceed those furnished to the
Federal Trade Commission for jan
uary.
Evening star., 1920-06-18
Quotes Production Figures.
Situation Demand. Attention,

This situation demands the prompt
attention of all United States attor-
neys. Please give special attention
to the matter and seek indictments
where investigation discloses that an
unreasonable profit has been taken.
advising the department of the action
taken"
Evening star., 1920-06-18

The chemical constituents of the
mushroom are almost identical with
those of meat. and it possesses the
same nonr;shing properties
Evening star., 1920-06-18

1t is hardly to be imagined that Ola
monds have anything to do with
outioing oattleships. Yet this is so
Evening star., 1920-06-18

for diamond
and turning Imens - -
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02

of the last spark of jealousy, or has Georgetown divorced Itself with leg islative aid and expanded to a bor- ough or city? Have their old Home Guard comrades started and kept up the custom of holding an- nua1 reunions at the Hotel Green? Has the town reversed it's old attitude of denying to a cancelled check the quality of conclusive evidence and thereby ranged itself with the rest Of Civilization in this regard
 Is the Farmers Dairy Co. still do- ing business and 1T so what was the last tribulation to befa1l it? Has the water company made of the town an area of deserted farms relieved by an occasional center and Pleasant Val ley been converted into a lake? Is the 18th aInendm ent still operative or has it been swept out of existance along with the entire Consultation which it perverted and undermined.
 When all questions have been an swered the rescued and rescuers will proceed to celebrate by a season of oldtime ministreiy designed to recall the sweet singing of Wambold, the story telling of MiIt Barlow and George Thatcher, the quips and fIni- tations of Backus and the song and dance work of Primrose and West.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
PROSPERITY IS KEYNOTE SOUNDED
 FOR NEW YEAR

Manufacturers and merchants of Bridgeport are looking at the busi- ness prospects for the New Year very enthusiastically and predictions are freely made that the coming year will be one of great prosperity in all lines.
 Manufacturers say that they have booked orders that will keep them busy throughout the year and many expect to be compelled to increase their productive capacity to meet the demand for goods that are manufac- tured by them.
 The banks of the city have done an enormous business during the year and the savings banks report an increase in number and amount of accounts.
 The Christmas clubs have started off with a rush and many more resi- dents will be able to collect these ac- counts next Christmas to provide gifts and make other holiday pur- chaSes.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
REVOLT AGAINST
 JAPANESE SAID
 TO BE IMMINENT

Honolulu, Dec. 23-(Correspon- dence of the A. "A widespread re- volt against the Japanese is imminent in Korea, according to the Tokio cor of the Honolulu Conner cia1 Advertiser. The Japanese chief Of police of Seou; has declared he has documentary evidence to prove Chris t1an missionaries are supporting pre- parations for the uprising, which has the warm approval of the Korean prince, Vi Rang, now held practically a prisoner by the Japanese, the des- patch adds.
 Part of the alleged proof Of the missionaries hand in the movement, exhibited by the chief of police of Seoul, is an appeal issued from the printing press of one mission, urging regular prayers for the success of the Korean national movement.
 Prince Vi Kang, fifth son of the late Emperor, reported in the recent Tokio despatches to have been 'tkidnapped'' by Korean revolutionists and later :"-reseued"-- by Japanese police; was voluntary victim of @ pretended kid mapping plot" according to the Com merical Advertisers correspondent By this means, 1t is said, he sought to elude the Japanese guards who had him under surveillance. Since his re- capture, the despatch Prince Vi Kang has been held virtually a pris- oner :n one of the old Korean pal aces
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
WOMEN TAKE UP
 WORK IN NATURAL
 GAS TERRITORY

McKeesport, Pa.. Jan. 1.-Women fnanciers have entered the natural gas field, developed during the past few months in Snake Hollow almost within the city limits, and are drill ing their first well. The pioneers were Miss Isabella Milmoe, assistant to the city treasurer, and Miss Irma At water, assistant to the city solici- tor.
 They heard so many stories of fortunes being made in the new de- velopment- that they found bit of land not under lease, contracted for a derrick, and organized a company. Drilling is to be commenced as soon as the plant is on the ground.
 Development in the Snake Hol- low field is going on with every evil dence of the old time wildcat oil and gas boom. Town lots on the edge of the city which three months ago were next to worthless are sell ing for much as $10,00O each, and every time a new well comes in the prices goes up.
 A number of important wells have been brought in by companies whose business it is to search for and fin6 1 natural gas. But spectacular and picturesque speculation and financing
 are not lacking. Stories of the sue | cesses of some persons who have be l come rich over night have attracted 1 others urti1 the boom has claimed l wide attention.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
PLENTY OF LIQUID
 REFRESHMENTS TO
 WELCOME 1920

As the grey dawn broke in the east this morning it brought 8 damp, murky, cloudy day for the first day of the New Year but there were few indeed who thought of the weather after the year of industrial strife, di- plonatic wrangling over peace. riots. high cost of living and wartime pro- hibition but the vast majority thought and earnestly hoped for better and brighter year than 1919.
 Few indeed were the ones who were sorry to see the old year go but the farewell parties last night lacked their usual amount of punch" and the few who made any attempt to be gay and bid 1920" welcome were in a pitifu1 minority. Prohibition was the cause of this and unless the Supreme Court decides that the amendment is unconstitutional last night will probably be the last time when even the semblance of wet" New Years Eve will ever be staged.
 To those who were fortunate and
 had the necessary cash it was no
 great task to purchase liquid refresh
 ments for the occasion and these
 brought 1t with them to their club
 or hotel where the party was staged.
 A large number robbed the stock ot IheH pfl'dte celdrS- anu larger number bought it openly despite the l prohibition laws.E tS. :e 'F 2 Promptly at midnight the whistles of the factories commenced to blow to welcome the advent of New i Year. In the outskirts of the city z l few noisy individuals threw oper windows and fired a few saIutes from | revo1vers into the air. l Dinner dances were staged at tn, l Bridgeport, Seaside, Algonquin Brooklawn and Greenlawn clubs witt a large celebration being staged a l the Stratfield hotel.
 Today in honor of the. New Yea 1 all the down town stores were closed l and a great many of the factories an, offices. Open house for member 1 and guests is being held at the club l today
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
NEW YEARS DAY.

Happy New Year." rings bolster ously around the world. Let's be happy, whatever comes, for a merry heart doeth good like medicine.
 There is an epithet applied to this joyous day in old Scotland-the" Bait Days" or the Mad Days" It indi- cates very expressively the joviality which should characterize today.
 January 1st was a great day in Government in B. C. 154. The Roman Consuls entered upon their office on this day, and the years were named after them. On this day they went in solemn procession to the Capitol to sacrifice to Jupitor Capitolinus in the Temple on the Capitoline Hill, after which the Senate held a solumn session. Theoe who had discharged the office of the Consul enjoyed the pro-eminence of rank over the other by the people till the time of Ti- borius who ordered that they should be chosen by the Senate.
 The last Consul after whom the year was named was Barsitius, in the year 541, in the reign of Justfnian the Great.
 Again: this date, Jan. 1st, is a | great date in Art, it is the date of the birthday of Murillo the greatest of all 1 spanish pa1nIeTS..
 i He was employed by the churches and convents of Seville for many years, those being enriched by his works. His masterpiece, ''The | Immaculate Conception" is in the | Salle Carre of the Louvre in Paris.
 In the Cathedral of Seville is his 1 exquisite picture of ''The Guardian
 Angel" and his Saint Anthony and ! the Infant Christi Having been in | vited to Cadiz, Spain, he finished in that city his picture Of St. Catherine As he was about to put the last touch
 to it he fell from the scaffolding, and
 died in Seville in 1882.
 January 1 Is a great date in Fun
 The Festivals of Fools was instituted
 on this date in Paris, in 110s A. D.
 It continued uninterrupted for 24O
 years.
 January 1 is a great date in Let
 ters. Charles Lamb, author of the
 Essay of Ella died on this date in 1885. Humorous. quaint, delightful racy, Charles Lamb and the Essays which have an abiding place in Lit
 erature. l. January 1. is a great date in ) Philanthropy. Girard College, Phila- delphia, was first opened on this date Built by the bequest of Stephen G1- | IdEd q lo coUSato PoOA oAph0h bOJS, II
 is one of the noblest monuments of
 the City of Brotherly Love-
 Stephen Girard had been a poor ] boy himself, the son of 8 seaman. He
 had endured great hardshfps and poverty, and when he rolled up his millions alone by shrewd ability and not by chicanery on the stock mar kets, his thought in making his will ] was to boniflt 'poor boys" He did not forget his youth, his sufferings, his hopes and fears, and his bitter need, many a time, Of good educa-
 ton.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
LEGION REFUSES
 MEMBERSHIP TO
 DUDLEY MALONE

New York, Jan. Dudley Field Malone, lawyer, former Collector of the Port of New York, champion of radicals who have incurred the dis pleasure of government authorities and during the war a junior Heuten- ant in the navy, has been. denied membership in the American Legion it became known yesterday.
 So far as the records of the war veterans organization reveal, the former Collector of the Port of New who served in the war so to be dealt with by his comrades.
 Mir. Malone had made application for membership in the Charles H Fox Post of the Legion, at Croton- on-Hudson. That post, whose presi- dent is Harvey Stevenson, acted promptly and unanimously in refus- ing his application. Then an appeal was taken, by whom it is not known. to the Westchester County committee, of which T. H. Duell, Jr., is chair man. This committee is composed of g. representative from every post in the country.
 More than 5000 veterans were rep resented when the committee met in Mr. DuelTs office in this city late Tuesday afternoon, and after but brief discussion the committee sus- tained the Charles H. Fox Post
 At MT. Malone's office yesterday ii was said he was in Chicago and would not return to this city until | later this week.
 MT Malone's most recent clash witt: the authorities was on November Pc last, when he entered the room in City Hall in which the Lusk Com ckf ing radicalism in New York state was holding its sessions and endeav. ored to denounce that body because | of the manner in which State Attor- ney General Charles D. Newton had | examined Ludwig c. A. K. Martens head of the Russian Soviet Bureau thA day hafnre.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
Germans Pay to Aid
 Their Unemployed

Berlin, Jan. 1.-The German gov ernment at the end of December will have spent in 1919, 1,00O.000,000 marks for the support of the unem- ployed, according to the figures of the Labor Ministry. Another 1,00O,- 00o,000 marks will have been paid out before the arrival of the time specified for this support, to cease, it is estimated.
 It is planned, because of the huge amount expended in this way, to, try to induce the unemployed to work on emergency labor. The government is TOW supporting 55o,0o0 unemployed. Under Secretary of State Moel1en dorf has demanded a fund of 5000. 900, 900 marks to tackle the unemploy- ment question.
 The representative from Baden has announced that idle textile workers there are leaving for the Ruhr dis trict to become coal miners
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
? SUSANNAH WESLEY.

She was the pious mother of John Weslew (1703), the Founder of Meth odism. Susannah Wesley rests in the celebrated cemetery of Bunhill Fields, London, where the ashes of famous men repose-Bunyan. Defoe,. Wesley, Owen. Her motto was her souls, "1 feel and grieve, but by the grace of God fret at nothfng". It is the little "frettings" that eat the grapes on the vine-stalk of life. and break down health. Dismiss Fretting and let in Faith! Second: Susannah Wesley's abstinence; she neither ate nor drank too much. Third: healthy sleep; she insisted on sleep from p. m. to 5 a. m.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
Englishmen Eat Less
 Meat Than Ever Before

London, Jan. 1.-Englishmen used to be considered the greatest meat eaters in the world. Now, declares the Society of Meat Importers, the average Englishman eats 3s per cent. less meat than he did before the war. Unless he can be induced to eat more of 1t, the country will be faced with such a glut of meat as it has never had before.
 The annual consumption of meat in the United Kingdom before the war was about 1,s0o,o tons. say the importers. It is now only 1,2O0,00 tons. And this they contend is due entirely to the high cost still main tained. Englishmen and Englishwo- men, too, are just as fond of meat as ever, but they cannot afford to eat as much of it as they used to.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
BANKS GETTING READY FOR BIG
 BUSINESS DAY

Local savings banks are making preparations to handle a large rush of business tomorrow, which will be the first business day of the new year. On this occasion many depositors visit the banks to- draw their interest or else have the amounts credited on their books. There are also large numbers who go to the banks to pay interest on building loans. Because of the general prosperity of the work ing population of this city and the constantly increasing deposits the financial institutions expect a volume of business tomorrow which will keep the clerical forces busy until late hour.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
ENCOURAGING.

Twice as the growler slowly wended it's way up the steep hill the door opened and slammed. At first the man inside paid little heed, but the third time he de- manded to know why he should be disturbed in this fashion.
 t'Hush!'' cautioned the driver Don't spake so loud. He'll over- hear us."
 ''Who?'' -.-
 'The hoss. Spake low. Shure Oi'm desavin' the crayture. Every toime he ears the door close he thinks somebody is getting down to walk up tn hill, and that sort o1 raises lis sperrits."
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
MILFORD NEWS

At the town hall the old year was danced out, and the new year in, by large number of guests at the Police mems ball. The music was from Le Chateau, Professor McCabe acting as prompter. The grand march was led by Chief and Mrs. Maher. The ball, the third given by the Milford police men was the largest and most suc- cessful one to date.
 There were Watch Night services in the Methodist church. and from to o'clock, group of young people sang to the "shut-in'' and sick mem- bers of the church, then had supper in the church parIors. This was fol- lowed by a praise meeting, which merged into a consecration service as the last minutes of the year were passing.
 The funeral of Wallace S. Chase was held Tuesday afternoon in charge of Rev. G. W. Simonson, of the Mary Taylor Memorial church, of which the deceased was a member and for many years a trustee and treasurer. The attendance was large, many taking occasion to pay their last respects to the memory of one who had occupied | a prominent place in the life of the town for such long term. MT. Chase served the public of Mill ford as librarian for A years, begin ! ming in that capacity with the Milford Lyceum, which vacillated between the 1 old town hall and GunE's block for a i time, was burned out when the block | was destroyed by fire, and was finally i merged in the Taylor library. of which he was one of the incorpora- i tors. Prompt and genial treatment i was accorded all who came in contact l with him in connection with the cir cu1ation of books. and it was only | when it became absolutely necessary
 that he relinquished the calling to which he was so well adapted. i As a churchman he was unvaryins
 in attendance and deeply interested
 which he belonged.
 | He was a member of the local
 Grand Army post, and during the civil
 war served with the Second Heavy l Artillery of Massachusetts.
 His pastor spoke feeIingly of his oD6 parishioner, closing with a recitation
 of Tennyson's Crossing the Bar
 MT and Mrs. Charles Budgen sang appropriate selections and Rev. Leslie Briggs, assisting. read favorite poem
 of the deceased and offered prayer. hS ATIIly SSl SICSp WILL liis
 exception of taps, was performed a
 the house on account of the snow!
 condition, Joseph Platt sounding th'
 taps at the cemetery.
 John Holloway has been laid up fo
 a number of days by a severe strain |, and 1t will be necessary for him to b' careful for some little time. Senator Williams said in the Senat , a few days ago that during the civi war the Confederates went two year
 without sugar and it didn't hurt then a bit.
 A spoonful or 50 of molasses boile' up with the coffee is reco1nm ended b F one who has had similar exper1enc
 in the past, as an equivalent for tn
 saseharine element fast soaring out 0
 reach.
 Major Louis Ford is now statione at Aberdeen, Md, and reports tha 2 there IS plenty of work there to kee T him occupied. The testing formerl
 done at Sandy Hook has been trans
 ferred to the former point, which ; conveniently situated on Chesapeak Bay for the trying out of gunr bi , and little.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
STEAMER GOES AGROUND.

Chatham, Mass, Jan. 1-The steamer Willpo1o ran her nose into the sand on the eastern side of Shovel full Shoal. off. Monomoy Point, early today and was held fast on an ebbing tide. The coast guards of the Mono moy Point station went to the dis tressed vessel, while the cutter Acush- net hastened to her assistance. The sea was smooth and it was thought the Willpolo was not in serious dan ger. The steamer was formerly the Yaphank, a vessel of 3,2S3 tons.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
CHICAGO'S NEW YEAR SHOWED
 NO DRY SIGNS

Chicago, Jan. 1.-Chicago's husky young New Year, nursed last night on hip pockets, showed no signs of being as dry as congress and the supreme court had forecast.
 Police threats of enforcement of the drastic search law failed of execution. Glum-faced detectives, assigned to watch the down town cafes, stood idly by and with envious eye watch the contraband liquor disappear.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
Princess Louise Is
 Now Wealthy Woman

Berlin, Jan. Princes Louise, the divorced wife of Prince Philip of Saxe-Coburg, and daughter of the late King Leopold IT., of the Bel gians, is reported to have become a millionaire fifty times over, reckoned in Austrian kronen. At the beginning of the war she was in the territory of the Central Powers. She is stated to have only just received 5,000,000 francs left to her out of her father S estate and thanks to the present rate of exchange, has obtained 50,0O0,000 kronen.
 The Princess is now living at Hitz- ing, near Vienna
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
ALL FOR THE BEST.

After paying a big sum for the use of the salmon river the English visitor was very unlucky, having got nothing for the first five days.
 On the last day, however, he killed a nice salmon.
 ''Hamish,'' said the gentleman to the boatman, "do you know that fish has cost me about 50 pounds?''
 'Awheel, sir,' quoth Hamish, then it's a mercy ye didna catch ony mair!"
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
RHINE RISES TO HIGH MARK.

Coblenz, Dec. Slower parts of this city are flooded by the rising waters of the Rhine, the river being at the highest stage known in the last 40 years. A number of army units have been moved to higher ground. but the loss of American army property is small, units along the river banks being warned in time to move their supplies.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
$10O,000 Fire In
 Portland Destroys
 New High School

Portland, Me, Jan. 1---Three fire men were injured, seriously, when the roof of an old section of Portland's new s1 GOO 900 high school building fell in during a fire today. The damage was estimated at $1OO, 900.
 Edward "A. Flaherty, the most seri- ously injured of the firemen, was taken to a hospital with severe in juries to chest and ankle. Desks which supported the fallen tiu1bers of the roof probably saved the lives of several fire fighters.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
DEVON

Arsantawae lodge of Masons will hold it's installation of officers on Fri day evening of this week, and it is expected that Andrew J. Hallock, Past Grand Master of Connecticut, will act as the installing officer The annual Worshipful Master with a Past Mas ter's jewel will be carried out at this communication.
 The January meeting of Freelove Baldwin Stowe Chapter, D. A. R., which ordinarily is held the first Thursday in the month, will because of the holiday, not be held today, but has been postponed to January B. One of the features at that time will be an address by Rev. L B. Briggs on
 Installation of the newly elected of ficers of Ansantawae Lodge, A. F. & A. M., will be held in the Masonic Temple Friday night Andrew J. Hal lack, Past Grand Master of Connecti- cut, is expected to act as installing officer.
 The Ecclesiastical society of Ply mouth church will hold their annual meeting Friday evening of this week.
  held January F.
 Prof. and Mrs. A. H. Bissell of West River street have been entertaining Miss Margaret Bisse1l, a niece, of West Newton, Mass. Their son ot New York was also a recent visitor with his parents.
 John T. Howes. the druggist, Is i'll ,I- condition is reported as favorable.
 The Taylor Library, the banks and most of the stores will observe New
 Years day by being closed today
 Holiday hours will also be the rule al the post office.
 An important change in the Milford
 fire department was made at the reg
 ular weekly meeting of the board O
 fire commissi oners last night by
 general order appointing Captail
 Lewis F. Stowe, who has been il
 charge of Engine company No. l, t chief of the department, and Chic 1, Frank Stevens was appointed super intendent of machinery. Each vii receive a salary of s1,500 per veal and the changes take effect January Owing to the rapid growth of tn } towns fire department the fire boar deemed the changes advisable so tha
 the repair work of the departm ent' apparatus would not conflict with tn texecutive head Chief Stevens ha
 been in charge of both the depart |. ment and the upkeep of all the motor 8 driven apparatus which is too muc } work for one man. Bids for the ne' t central fire house that is to be con s structed at Walnut Beach at eos
 of S16 GOO must be in the hands of Al . chitect Joseph Northrop. of Bridgepol on or before January 5, who will tur } them over to the fire board an | opened at a later date.