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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
DOING THE WORK OF THE CONVENTION

N HE TWO hundred Episcopal clergymen who attended the Diocesan convention at Syracuse, have minds of Bishop Charles Tyler Omstead exclaimed here to do the work of the convention do not in this at a and the convention refused the resolution But when somebody introduced resolution denouncng pend before foreign Washington Charles T. Rose, of Cazenpva said When (Amerca) to meddle foreign affairs set in darkness Those this country foreign nations had better go We and last"
 Not much Amercansm that speech considering that America just completed task of interfering the af fairs of foreign countries, of those countries much the for wasn't intended but really that slap hits all the boys who fought for the United the great
 Just why the star of the Republic should begin to set at period when she has erected her institution the nsu ton of the Republic numerousy needs explanation.
 When the sympahies of America to be with the Re- publican form of government when America fails to thze with all peoples wish establish Republican government then indeed will the traditions of this nation be forgotten and it's policies oblerated.
 America supported the preensons of the French Repu
 c and lived to fight beside the armies of that Republic America supported the Republican preenson Hungary and lived to Hungary Republic; supported Republican pretensions of Poland and Poland Republics deteed the monarcha institutions of Austria and made Austria Re- public
 over and the full effect American has been realized but imperialism that big enough to impress the world. That is the imperialism which is ruled George Fifth With Britain of Britain America desires to be knit in closest bonds unity But whenever the British people, considerable number of them desire to discard substitute therefor Republican form of government the American pie will sympahze with hem accordance with mmemoria American precedents, policies, and preferences
 Mr. of Cazenovia N Y will do well standard history of the United States, enough therefrom what Amercansm in it's relation Repub- aspirations of the rest of mankind He perhaps has in mind They wanted to live under government They wanted to get away from religious bigotry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
MAY HAVE TO INCREASE PRICE
 OF GAS HERE
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(Cont1nued From Page One.) touch through their engineers with the cost of production and in nearly all instances have recognized the justice of the increases made.''
 If the prices of oil remain where they are today and contracts are made on the new basis, gas in Bridge port will have to be advanced July 1. It is probable that the price will be B cents per 100 cubic feet net.
 And the troubles are not over even at the advanced cost of oil. The oil itself which is being furnish ed is of a different grade than form erly, creat- ing additional operating difficulties. While these problems do not concern the public they have an influence on the price of gas, and the matter is now in the hands of a national com mittee who will make az determined effort to remedy some of the existing evils.
 ''The increase contemplated does not necessarily mean that the price established will be permanent. If the effort which is now under way to re- lieve the oil Ssuation is successful, consumers may reasonably look for ward tn a readjustment of prices to meet improved conditions"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
JOY BUBBLES SEIZED.

Chicago, May 27 - A freight car loaded with $40 cases of 'extra dry California champagne bound for the Hotel sherman, where the California delegation to the Republican conven- ton will make it's headquarters was sidetracked yesterday at Needles, Cal, by federal prohibition agents. Federal permit for shipment of the carload Of wine has been obtained for medicinal purposes"
 Joseph Byfeld, manager of the hotel, says the stepping has no con- nection with the fact that the Callfor- mia delegation is to make it's head quarters at his hotel.
 "The shipment of wine for us was to be used for medicinal and sacra- mental purposes MT. Byfield said. Since prohibition went into effect we have had a federal permit to sell wine for sacramental purposes to rabbis and priests and for medicinal purposes to physicians and drug stores.
 we had special permit for the California shipment and will certainly take action to get the shipment if 1t is being held at Needles"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
LOOKING BACh FIFTY YEARS.

From The Farmer, Thursday, May 27, 1s7O)
 The new Steel Works the point, in full Their machinery and apparatus believed to be the best in the country.
 Some members of the Fenian organization left New Haven last evening by the Hartford and Springfield rail citizens and carried visible Their destina ton unknown but supposed to be the Red River country to join the Fenians there organizing under Rell
 Our porty friend across the way, Mir. F. M. French has been with golden hatchet which he wears his watch chain. He is member of the equot Asso- society badge
 
 The absorbing topic of conversation among all classes of people today is the raid upon Canada by the Fenans judge from the telegraph reports that there must be GOO concentrated the bor east of Buffalo and if the leaders really business and cross over determination of occupying anad ian that point cannot be hours shall have of engagement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
SHOOTS WIFE AND THEN TAKES
 HIS OWN LIFE,
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(Continued From Page One) life by sending two bullets into his head from under the chin. The re- volver was still clutched in the dead mans hand, when the bodies were discovered. Mrs. HaIpert was clothed in house dress and the husband was dressed for thee street. There were no witnesses to the tragedy, the younger children being in school and the elder at work at the tine
 According to information secured by the police, it seems that Halpert had been in i'll health for a number of years. The man was a sufferer from tuberculosis in aggravated form, and was but recently discharged from a sanitarium where. he had been taking treatment for the disease. The real ization that he could not recover from the illness is believed to have brought on the fit of despondency which caused Halpert to commit mur- der and suicide this morning. Neigh hors of the couple informed the police that the man and wife have quarreled frequently of late. and this fact also is being considered as a possible ca use for the shooting.
 Medical Examiner Dr. Samuel M t1arlick said this morning that he be- heved despondency over i'll health to be the cause of the tragedy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27

~ OVERNNENT OUGHT to do something is a phrase 1 falls frequently from the lips of Americans days. The confined to munity It is uttered by class that something and doesn't quite know how to do it. The York very indignant the delays in transportation threatening we'll vexng called upon the
 But few indeed those who invoke government ference who want such nterposton to to logical sion to speak Most of those merchants for instance probably much opposed until recently to the idea might operate railroads The railroads did hon while the government operated them, and they do function Business is being stranged and the who really do not want the government to do anything want it to do everything
 This sort of illogc which is quite human, through of endeavor The individuals will wish the government to prevent proeering sugar and flour will yet demand the repeal of all legislation which enabled to meet the emergency time.
 At present the government suffers from inability to much of anything The President of party Senate of another party The legislative branch cumulae merit with the people, than it is with helping people out of their difficulties.
 The Senate especially is handicap to the government. The Senate has become merely instrument of delay
 Perhaps it would help to abolish the Senate with House. directly from the people, But the ate precisely the most difficult part the American ment, when it comes to change.
 cannot be wiped out by constitutional single sta matter how tiny which desires keep it's representation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27

resources of the member and non member banks would be ample to take care of the essential business of the country and to a large extent of n-essentia1s as well if there were freer flow of goods and credit. If frozen loans'' were 1iquifed and if commodities which are held back either for speculative purposes or be- cause of lack of transportation facili- ties should go to the markets, and if large stocks of merchandise should be reduced the resultant release of credit would have a most beneficial effect upon the general situation. In the meantime everything must be done to expedite the release of these crdits and tc restrict non-essential credits in future.
 The board will not hesitate so far as may be necessary to bring to bear all it's statutory powers in regulating the volume of credit.
 Much will depend upon the re- storat ton of the normal efficiency of railroad and steamship lines. If ade- quate transportation facilities can be provided the board sees no occasion for apprehension in connection with the movement of crops now being grown
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
DIED-

FTYNN-In this city, May 25, 1920, Henry Flynn.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, 232 Main street, on Friday, on May 2S, at a. m., and from Sacred Heart church at 9:s0 a. m-, with solemn high mass.
 Interment St. Michaels cemetery. Automobile cortege. R26b DAYTON - In Devon, Milford. May 24, 1920, George w. Dayton, Jr-. aged 38 years, months.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, corner Avon and Dayton streets, on Thursday, May 27, at p. m.
 Burial Milford cemetery. R25b*p PRATT-In this city, May "A, 1920, Alexander Pratt, in his S9th year.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 1221 Stratford avenue, on Thurs day, May 27. at 8 p. m.
 Interment Fairview cem etery, New Britain. Conn. R25b* WRIGHT At Roosevelt Hospital, New York City, Thursday, May 27, 1920 James Osborne Wright, aged 6s years, months 28 days.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. a~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
3 MORE MEMBERS
 OF HOLDUP GANG HAVE BEEN TAKEN
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Two n1urderous-lo looking bla ck7jacks were found on the men when they were taken into custody yesterday, and a search of their rooms revealed pistols, clubs and knives. The police expect to gain confessions from the trio which will clear up a number of burglaries that have. recently oc- cured in the West End. '
 Further progress was made by the police today in the cases of the all legged hold-up artists who were re- gently arrested in connection with robberies and burglarieS in the East Side. On account of a lack of evi- dence, charges against Masha. Vil- cherie, of Goodwin street, were no11- ed. The police have discovered, however, that the men were directly concerned in half a dozen burglaries which are yet to be cleaned up.
 The three who were arrested yes- terday were arraigned in the City Court this morning on charge of breach of the peace investigation. They were held until Saturday, in or der that a further investigation may be completed.
 In aprehending the men who are now being held at police headquar- ters, it is believed that the local de- tectiveS have broken up a large gang of highwaynen who have been ter rorizing citizens in both the East Side and the West End. Police records show that epidemic of burglaries and hold-ups has occurred in this city during the past two months, and the local officers are striving to make a clean-up of the persons responsible. A good start has evidently been made.
 After Q three days search, the po- lice succeeded in loca ting and arrest ing this afternoon, Albert Veilleux, alias "Frenchy'' of Goodwin place, Stratford, alleged leader of the gang of hold-up men which has been broken up by local detectives during the past two days.
 When br ought to the detective de- parJment a police hea adauarters. Veil- leux identified one of the blackjacks found by the police, as his own. The man is now being held under s2.5oo bonds on a technical charge of breach of the peace. The authorities are certain that "F,renchy' is one of the ringleaders of the gang which is now being held in custody.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
S40,55O SPENT
 IN CAMPAIGN
 OF DIR. BUTLER
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''I don't see how you can do it. he said. 'If you go into state primar- ies, you have got to organize, and the expenses all over the country will then be tremendous.'
 J. s. Darst, West Virginia state au- ditor and chairman of the committee ? in that state for General Wood S campaign, was the next witness
 tI have nere the full statement showing that s4,438 was spent in our campaign" he said. That's every dollar, though there will be bills that may amount to s2,0oo more. I receiv- ed s6,500 from the national head quarters"
 A total of s113,1O9 has been raised for the campaign of Senator Hard ing, Republican, of Ohio, and SHOT, I04 spent, the committee was told by Harry M. Dougherty, representing the senator.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
INDICTMENT OF WILLIAM M. WOOD

C~ HE INDICTMENT of William M. Wood president of the American Woolen Company, to be demanded by the facts.
 If there is clear of profiteerng anywhere in the United States has spread the upon which it relies for this indictment.
 Wood draws personally, from the trust salaries nd commissions about million dollars year, which charged into the cost of production.
 cloth called tricotin which profit of cents yard in 1919, took $i 60 in 1920
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
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In another style the profit jumped from 62 In another, from fl cents to $1.33.

In another style the profit jumped from 62 cents to SlS
 In another, from fl cents to $1.33
 n another, 54 $SO.
 In i99 though the mills idle for five months De- of a strike, the profits above $i5,OOO,OOO
 Wood has been exceptionally noisy in denouncng profl- His most this direction launched the merchants of He established great factory store to break their prices.
 In those retail stores to be found products o1 the Wood mills, which sold at retail for less profit yard than he took wholesale
 The trial of Mr. Wood will disclose whether American sentiment exists in the jury room order of commercial principles whether the iron law o the unrestricted market still holds it's high place and favor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
WANT TO CARRY 1o2nd's ooLoRs.

New Haven, May 27-Yale's class of 1880 desires to have carried by it in the commencement parade next m onth the co1ors of the 102nd Regi- ment, which the class presented be- fore this command left New Haven for the battle area. Governor Hol- comb will be asked to permit the color guard of the regiment to bring the colors here for a day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
HIT BY JITNEY

While alighting from a trolley cay at the corner of Main street and Fairfield avenue this morning, Stan ley Rainney, of IT Thorme street was struck and slightly injured by a jit- ney bus operated by Joseph Gross, of 25 Lexington avenue. The jitneyman was arrested for reckless driving. and was fined s10 and costs in the city court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
CLAIMS NEGLIGENCE
 CAUSED DAMAGE

Claiming that his automobile was injured to the amount of $500 when it, was struck by another car owned by c. F. Lowell of New Milford at the corner of Fairfield avenue and Courtland street, on May 10, 1919. Joseph Dublis of this city has brought an action against Lowell claiming that the collision was caused by the negligent operation of the Lowell car
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
FINES POSTMASTER s1,seo.

New Haven, Conn.,, May 27-After reopening the case of Irving Putney, former postmaster at Saugatuck, fined $100 and costs for enn beZzlement from the mails, Judge E. S. Thomas has imposed a fine of s1,360 and costs as the law forbids a fine less than the sum stolen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
S-T-U-D-L-E-Y Spells Shoes
MUST SERVE TEN DAYS

William c. Worthy, of 944 Iranis. tan avenue was sentenced to 10 days in jail. by the City court this morn ing for drunkenness Worthy -as arrested last night. He told Judge Frank l.. Wilder today, that he drank nothing but beer.
 There's no excuse for a man be- ing drunk in the street these days, remarked the judge. Ten days"
 The Girls Student league will hold it's last dance for this eason on next Friday afternoon in the High school gymna siun.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
BIRTHS.

SNEL-Born at the Elizabeth Gen eral Hospital, Elizabeth; N. J.. Feb. 2e, 1920, to MT. and Mrs. Harry B. Shell, a daughter. s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
TODAY'S WANTS

TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. CHIMNEY CLEANING - Bridgeport Chimney Cleaning Co. Noble S62.
 Ro6d*D
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27

SILVER BEACH - Three fine lots, facing trolley, Pole Ill; 3 lots. Stevens Ave-; cottages, reasonable prices and terms, Pole 112. Lam son, 2379 Fairfield Ave, Bridge port. R27d*p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-27
NOTICE F'RATERNAL ORDER OF
 U-t q <-sW u-ycy

There will be a special meeting or the Aerie on Friday night, May 2S, 10 take action on report of Real Estate Committee. All members are request ed to be present.
 JOHN A DOBRY, R27b* worthy President.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-01-07
Pays $5,OOO.OO
For a Husband

Des. Moines, Ia, Jan. 8.-Husbands
seemingly are worth $1,000 in a GER
tain gypsy" tribe which recently wa
in Des Moines.
A wife and husband appeared at the
office Of a local attorney. The woman
explained they had agreed to separate
and wanted an agreement drawn up.
A contract of separation, division Of
property and custody of children was
written by the lawyer, the woman be-
ing given all property and children.
There appeared to be a third party,
a woman, the lawyer said, vino wanted
to buy the man. The wife said "This
woman wants to buy my husband. She
has enough money. l don't want him
any more so l sell him." She added
she herself had paid $4,000 for him
several years ago.
She was told that before the man
could marry another woman a divorce
must be granted. She smiled, nodded.
and left the office with the man.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-01-07

search and seizure section Of the
Michigan prohibition law was render
ed temporarily impotent by the state
supreme court. :
State and federal authorities, how
ever, checked the deluge by court ac-
ton and the unofficial" market that
had shown signs Of Generalization
quickly stabilized itself and prices
went up a dollar or two a quart. Then
Ohio voted itself dry and whiskey al
legged to be of the bonded" variety
brought around $14 a quart. With
the decision Of the United States su-
preme court came another boost and
alcoholic cheer went to $18 and $50
a quart.
Despite famine prices an immense
business is still being done in contra
band liquor in Detroit, according to
police records. It is estimated be-
tween 1000 and 5000 quarts of So
called bonded whiskey is daily sold
here alone.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-01-07
CONSTRUCTION OF ALL -AMERCAN
|CANA[ CONTEMPLATED IN BILL.
TO Be INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE
If Built Along California Bor-
der Will Remove From Mex
lean Control the System of
the Imperial Valley-Will
Open For Purchase zoe, 900
Acres of Public Lands.
(By The Associated Press.)

Warrington, Jan. 6.-Corstruction
of an All-American canal along the
California border to remove from
Mexico control W. the system of the
Imperial Valley, the largest irrigation
! project in the United States, is con-
telnplatcd in a bill Representative
kcttner Of California plans to intro
duce in The House. 1t will make pro-
vision for opening to purchase or set
Element by h%onoratly discharged SOL
diers, sailors and mal~ies With war
service of 100000 acres of public
lands on the cast mesa Of the Valley,
which will be irrigable from the pro-
posed canal.
The bill is a rcdraft worked out
during the holiday recess by a sub
committee of the House Committee
on Irrigation of Arid Lands, which
has had several measures designed to
relieve tie situation existing in I'M
perial Valley under consideration.
Hearings before the committee
brought out that tie crops Of the I'M
pcrial Valley, which residents said
reach a value Of Sc, ZOO, 1000 annually,
arc dependent upon the uninterrupted
flow of the main canal of the irriga-
ton system which, from the diversion
point on the Colorado river. swings
through Mexican territory for 40 mil
es before distribution is made to the
American ranchers The water US
ers on the Mexican side, where over
100000 acres are being irrigated, do
not wish to join in the maintenance
of the main canal and the protective
works in Mexico, according TO testi-
mony presented to the Congressional
committee.
Relief is sought through :he build
ing of a highline canal entirely on
American soil, making necessary a cut
through a low range of sandhills,
which the present main canal avoids
by the detour into Mexico. Approx
mately 100000 acre of withdrawn
public lards, similar in quality to that
of Imperial Valley but lying above the
present Imperial canal system, will
come under the proposed All-Ameri-
can canal, according to Reclamation
Service estimates. Under the Kettner
bill 100000 acres would be opened to
purchase by war veterans at SIPS an
acre or, at the discretion OF the Sec
rotary of the Interior, he e served for
opening ander such soldier settlement
Legislation as the Congress may enact.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-01-07
M|CH|CAN|S
GLOOMY over
PROHIBITION Law
For More Than Year After
Prohibition Michigan Had
Been Able to Secure Bonded
Whiskey at Sc to So a Q uart
Hundreds of Thousands
Of Gallons Had Been Smug-
gled Into State.


Detroit, Mich, Jan. 6.-While
Michigan is "dry" by constitutional
amendment, the recent decision of the
United States supreme court uphold
ing the wartime prohibition act
brought gloom to many who have
been obtaining the forbidden fluid in
various surreptitious ways.
For more than a year after Michi-
gan Joined the prohibition states it
had been possible to secure bonded
whiskey at Sc and So a quart. Hun
dreds of thousands of gallons of IL
quor have been smuggled into the
state over the Ohio Michigan line and
an enormous quantity was brought in
openly during one week when the