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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-07-21

abnormal scale. Wages, living,
ey.oryt ing, ia out
of plumb, and the prevailing
tendency is to force things up
ward. This of course can not
last Indefinitely with safety to
the republic, bu; it is difficult to
conceive how we are to lead the
American people bnck to earth
again without bringing dis.
astrous crash about our heads.
~ Moses would bu thrice vel.
come today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
WILL RETURN
 LEWIS TO CITY

George Lewis, alleged principal in the vice ring which is said to have dourished recently in Bridgeport, was arrested Sunday in Richmond, Va, and will be returned to this city as soon as extradition proceedings are completed.
 On the witness stand, Mary Wilson, the 17-year-o old girl who was arrested here by Burns detectives on the night of April 1T. said that Lewis was the man who brought her to Bridgeport and forced her to lead a life of shame. In the Superior court, States Attor- ney Homer IS. Cummings intimated that Lewis was the ring leader of the ga ng, and said that he would endeavor to send the man to prison for a lonS time if his capture was effected.
 Mary Wilson is now undergoing treatment at the House of the Good Shepherd, in Hartford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
MANY ATTEND
 RICHARD FUNERAL

Funeral services for the late Chris topher Rickard were held this m orn- ing at 9:30 from the late home of the deceased 543 Howard avenue and at 10 o'clock from St. Peters church. At the services at the church a sol emn high mass was celebraleC by Rev. Charles Leddy, who was assist ed by Rev. James Nihill, deacon; Rev. T. B. Smith, sub-deacon and Rev. Joseph A. Ganley, master of cere- monies. Others who participated in the services are: Rev. M. Lynch, Rev. William Blake, of Fairfield ana Rev. J. Daragan and Rev. J. O'Brien of Stamford. As the body was carried into the church, Mrs. William Prem dergast rendered Some Sweet Day. At the offertory of the mass, Mrs. Hammerwell sang Ave Maria and after mass, John Hughes sang Face to Face" The services were very largely attended, among those present being a delegation from the Emmet club. Pail bearers were Col T. J. Murphy, John Heaphy, George T. Kelly. Collector of Port James l.. Mo Govern, John T. Donovan and John H: Redgate. Interment was in St. MichaeIs cemetery where Rev Charles Led6y, assisted by Rev. J
 O'Brien and Rev. T. B. Smith, off eiated at the committa1 services.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
LOOKING BACK FIFTY YEARS.

(From The Farmer, Tuesday, June l. 187O)
 married lady in St. Paul has been in trance for six weeks and her husband refuses to send for doctor He he intends enjoy quiet time long possible Messrs Beardsley and Sumner, Ives and seeley New today representing Bridgeport at the hear before the committee of the Legislature the petition part Fairfield to the city, Messrs. Child Mid dlebrook, Brandagee and Farchild represent Fairfield Mr. S. Simonson, of this city, has invented and made to manufacture article of kitchen furnl which has been warmly commended by the ladies' It table, rather two tables with cupboard in one
 We would suggest that at future open-air exercises at Seaside park the police be instructed to prevent horse rac and other at other parts of the ground.
 
 At the Memorial Day exercises at the Park yesterday address delivered by Mr. B. Beers member of the Post and poem read by Col Sumner.
 ,, 1xl < ho1a :, -oo;,oo,t. reunion at of Col. Dwight Morris Fairfield yesterday
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
GOOD LUCK" HAS
 CIRCUS IN TOWN

Good Luck Dick Lombard, for mer1y the cZar of Railroad avenue and who conducted a cafe in the West End for good many years prior to the passing of the Volstead Act, is in town and along with Dick has come one of the best circuses on the road today.
 The show is booked for a two day stay in Bridgeport and judging from the amount of acclaim and praise it has received since it started on the road last fall Bridgeporters will be missing something if they don't take 1t in. The Lombard and Pathway Combined Shows is the full title of this 20th century amusement colossus and boasts of innumerable and in- imitable acts renowned on all con- tinents.
 The greatest array of human and animal entertainers ever gathered to- gether under a 'big top" and a host of screamingly funny clowns tha1 please the young and old alike are featured on the bill along with ar added feature of ferocious fighting lions in conflict with their fearless tanner.
 There will be two performances to- day and tomorrow. The doors open one hour earlier to give the people chance to get in and nosey around before the show starts which is al 2:15 o'clock in the afternoon ant s:15 o'clock in the evening. Tht old circus grounds at the Junction o. State street and Fairfield avenue \ the place. A State street jitney O, trolley will get you there.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
PRETTY WEDDING
 AT SACRED HEART

A very pretty wedding was solemn
 ized at the Sacred Heart church this
 morning when Father Mooney united
 Miss Catherine V. Daly, of 664 Park
 avenue and William F. Steinmlller of
 Hartford in marriage. The bride was
 attractive1y dressed in white Georg-
 cite over white satin and wore a pie
 ture hat of white Georgette. She car ried a bouquet of white roses and lily of the valley. Her attendant was Miss Pearl Steinmiller of Hartford, sister of the groom. The best man was | Frederick Daly. brother of the bride. After the ceremony about 100 guests returned to the brides home
 where a wedding breakfast was serv- ed. Among those present from out of town were MT. and Mrs. Frank Stein miller, MT. and Mrs. Charles Stein
 miller, and Paul Steinnliller of Hart l ford, and Mrs. w. M. Keele of New York. The young couple were the re- 1 cipients of many handsome gifts and | left early in the afternoon on a we'd ding trip to Washington, D. C., and | Mas gara Falls. On their return they
 will make their home in Hartford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
POSTS SYMPATHY
 FOR CRIMINALS
 CAUSED TROUBLE
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fContinued From Page One.)
 courts, has cancelled hundreds of legal warrants issued by his depart ment, entirely without justification and in face of the facts, has fouted the judgment of a committee of the Senate which has investigated one ot the cases before him, has shown con- stant favors to vio1ators of the law and their attorneys, refusing even common courtesy to the department of justice, which is charged with the duty of enforcing the laws. and in order to distract public attention from his obvious failure to perform his own duty, has showered upon tNe department of justice mass of charged of misconduct in the hopa that he could put this law enforcing departm ent of the government on the defensive in the place of those crim- inal enemies of the government from whose activities our department has sought to protect the government and the people,
 MT. Palmer said he hoped "it might never be necessary to indulge in any criticism of another government off cial, but the outrag geous and uncon- scionable falsehoods' laid before the committee by Mir. Post required defi- mite answers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
DIED
GARDNER

GARDNER - In Fairfield, Tuesday, June l. 1920, Sarah J. Gardner, widow of William Gardner.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her son, Fred E. Gardner, 26 Dalewood ave- nue, on Thursday, June 3, at S:30 a. m.. and from St. Thomas church. Fairfield, at o'clock
 Burial in new St. Joseph's ceme- tery, Waterbury. D1 b. F'RANLXIN - In this city, May 30, 1920, Emma Louisa, wife of Ben jamin Robert Franklin, aged AS years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 179 Sheridan street, on Wednesday afternoon, at 2:30 p. m.
 Interment in family plot in Park cemetery.
 GAFFNEY - In this city, May 30. 1920, Peter Gaffney. aged "A years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 1124 Barnum avenue on Wednes- day morning, at S:30 a. m., and from St. Mary's church where a requiem high mass will be read at a. m-
 Interment in St. Peters cem etery Danbury. a% WILLIS-In this city, May 30, 1920, Marie, wife of John Willis.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late home, 3779 Main street, on Wednesday, June 2, at 9 a. n1., and from St. Patrick's church at 9:3O a. n., with solemn high mass.
 Interment in St, Michael's ceme- tery. Automobile cortege. a"p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
ONE KILLED AND FIVE ARE
 BADLY HURT
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 The accident occurred at a erossing g where there is no fagman nor gates. The driver of the truck had pick d up a load of workingmen and Mrs. Granger to take them to a factory in Deep River, as was his custom each morning, and as he approached the crossing slowed down a, trifle but ap- parently did not have the truck under control, for when he saw the ap- preaching train, he could not stop his car and continued on the track. His car was struck fairly in the center and carried along for several rods before the train was brought to a stop.
 The conductor of the train is Thomas K. Sears and engineer is S. Macintosh. No statement was made by either following the accident
 Harry Bo1es was a former resident of Gales Ferry and is well remember ed through having several years ago received considerable sum, of money Tn gratitude from a person whom he saved from drowning
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
JOYFUL TIMES
 FOR YANKEES IN
 ANTWERP CAFES

Antwerp, May 31 - The cafes of Antwerp, where American jazz music resounds nightly until the early morning hours and champa gne corks pop continuously at 50 to 100 francs a pop, are so crowded even now with tourists, sailors in for a shore celebration, and local spend thrifts that their proprietors wonder what more can happen when Ant werp is crowded with visitors to the Olympic games.
 There are no spirits sold-except surrep eptitiously-but the wine flows so continuously in the gilded cabarets, and the beer so continuously in the sailors "estaminets'' down near the docks, that the noise and dancing know no bounds.
 Some of the dock saloons have been especially rechristened since Antwerp became the chief Am erican port on the continen to catch the trade of the American sailors and make them feel as if they were down by the docks at home in the ante-prohibi- tion days.
 One finds Am erican sailors reach ing out their unpracticed feet for the bar rails in Dirty Dicks Place. or Sailor Jim's'' down by the docks, consuming huge schooners of beer that look like the pictures on the frosted windows of ''the biggest beer in town"
 There are just as many merchant sailors in the expensive cafes, spend ing freely and dancing hard.
 American consular and other Ant werp auth horities are awake to the. necessity of establishing some kind of recreation halls for the merchant sailors here, to take the place of the cafes, but, they told the correspond ent, there seems as yet no way of do- ing it.
 Big recreation halls. with plenty of music and light beer would serve the purpose splendidly,' one consular offica1 said. Jack is bound to spend his money when ashore"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
OBITUARY
Rhherf GaTney


 Robert Gafney of 361 Nichols street, who was a resident of Bridg ge- port for the past 35 years, died Sun day morning in the Bridgeport hos pital after a short illness. He was an employe of the International Silver Company, and is survived by a wife who recently sailed for England to visit a sick brother; brother William H. Gaffrey, of Yonkers. N. Y, a nephew, John J. Gaffney, of this city, and several other nephews in Yonk- CTS. The deceased was civil war veteran and a member of the G. A. R. post in Long Island City. N. Y. Funeral services were held this after noon and burial was in Lakeview cemetery. Pail bearers were shop mates of the deceased.
 Mrs. Sarah J. Gardner.
 Mrs. Sarah J. Gardner, widow of William Gardner, died at the home of her son. Frederick E. Gardner, 26 Dalewood avenue, Fairfield, this morn ing. She was 60 years old and wide ly known in Fairfield where she had lived for a number of years. She was devoted attendant of St. Thomas church. Besides the son at whose home she died she leaves three other sons, George W. and Joseph Gardner of Waterbury, and Thomas F. Gard ner of New Britain; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Johnson of New Haven and Mrs. Julia Powers of Denver, Col i; and two brothers, John Riley of Wa terbury and William Riley of Bristol Her funeral will be held Thursday morning at the home of her son at S:3O o'clock and at g o'clock at St Thomas church. Burial will be in the new St. Joseph's cemetery in Wa terbury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
(Continued From First Two Columns)

Quite the newest thing in the line of educational effort, however the campaign Brdgepors savings banks which has the of helping solve the cost of v problem The work is based system of accounting the budget and will be the Family Budget Bu which will be directed Donaldson, college girl who has had fine experience the field of home economies
 is true that most households need accounting system aspects business institution, and needs bookkeepng books perhaps, but some sim plan adequate keep the housewife informed from week to week. and from year to year.
 The Family Budget Bureau fills a need
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
FOUGHT COTERIE THAT CONTROLLED
 ELECTION BOARDS

:Continued from Page One.1 Wolfe replied, '1their control of cleo ton boards
 Senator Reed, Democrat, Missouri, asked what evidence of expenditure the witness had seen," and Mr. Wolfe produced a full newspaper sheet of advertisement.
 This was carried as an insert in about 40 Ohio newspapers he said, containing a personal attack on me for not supporting Harding
 'fMy estimate A that each side iii Ohio--lWood and Harding---made a fight that cost about 100000 he add ed His own papers, he said, "didn t care a snap" for the advertising in- volved.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
QUESTION LIFE
 OF c. o. P. IN STATE OF FLORIDA

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 to elect a state executive committee in 1918 under law. MT. Warren re- ported that there was doubt whether the Anderson faction could be recog- nized as a, defacto organization as the undisputed evidence showed that in primary only nineteen state commit tee members had been elected from ffty-four counties. The Bean faction, Mir Warren stated, could not be re- garded as a defacto organization.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
TWO DIVORCE ACTIONS

TWO more divorce actions were re turned to the Superior court today Stella Slibovich Pruss of Bridgeport wants to be freed from John Pruss. also of this city. on the ground of in- toierable cruelty, which the complaint alleges has continued to the present date from the time of their marriage June IS, 1916. She also claims the custody of their one minor child and alimony.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
MODERN COOPERATION

MEXICAN LIFE without parting with that individuasm which it's chief characteristic continues the definitions of ndvidualism.
 It would be interesting many business tuton activities not directly the particular work of the corporations
 Schools to teach the English language instruction and letters insurance societies housing baseball teams of modern industrial
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
CAR STOLEN

Ford car belonging to Gilbert Dodge. of 45S Hawley avenue was stolen from in. front of it's owners residence last night. The police are looking for the missing machne.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01

divorce from P. H. Smith, former erIy of this city but now of parts unknown on the ground that he deserted her April 25, 1917. They were married May IT, 1918 and have one minor child whose custody the plaintiff also asks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01

cent. of salary 432 2l6 F Service, , years. 30 per
 cent. Of salary 56O 1S0
 The term "basic salary excludes bonuses, allowance. overtime pay, etc.
 Service is computed from date of original employment and includes periods of service at different times; includes service beyond seas; also in the army. navy, marine corps. or coast guard, but not if pension or compen- sation is allowed therefor.
 Any enp1oye to whom this act ap- plies who shall have served for a total period of not less than Is years. and who, before reaching the age of re- tirem ent. becomes totally disabled b. reason of disease or injury not due to vicious habits, intemperance, or will ful misconduct may be retired
 All employees to whom this act ap- plies, shall, upon the expiration of 90 days next succeeding it's passage, if of retirement age, or thereafter on ar irving at retirem age, be automat- ically separated from the service
 If, within 60 days. the passage of this act or not less than 30 days be- fore the arrival of employe at age of retirement, the head of the de- partment branch, or office in which employed certifies to the Civil Service Commission that by reason of effi- ciency and willingness to remain in the service, continuance, would be advantageous to the public service, the emp1oye may be retained for sue cessive terms of two years upon cer- tification. At the end of 10 years no emp1oye shall be thus continued for more than four years.
 Beginning the first day of third month next after the passage of th1s act and monthly thereafter there shall be withheld 1-2 per cent. from the basic salary of each employe.
 In cases of disa bility if annuity is discontinued before the annuitant has received a sum equal to the total amount of contributions with accrued interest, the difference shall be paid to the enploye or estate.
 On separatio from service before reaching retiring age, the total amount of dedicutions of salary with accrued interest at 4 per cent. com pounded. shall, on application. be returned to the employe or to es- tate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01

By the way, Mary, I forgot to tell you that we have breakfast at 8 o'clock sharp. "A1I right. mum; if I ain't down, don't wait."-Sydney
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01

ADVERTISE IN THE TIMES.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01

(Continued in Last Two Columns)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01

WANTED-Men to work in ice house at Beardsley Park. Report at ice house o'clock in the morning. Naugatuck Valley Ice Co. RI *tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-01
LOCAL P. O.
 EMPLOYES ARE AFFECTED BY BILL

(Continued From Page One.)
 Max. Min. A Service. 30 years. 60 per cent. of salary s720 s360 B Service, 27 years, 54 per cent. of salary .>64s 324 C Service, 24 years, 4S per cent. of salary 576 2ss D Service. 21 years, A per cent. of salary ...... 5o4 252 E Service, IS years, S6 per cent. of salary ....... 432 216 F Service, 1 , years. 30 per cent. of salary s6o 1so The term "basic salary excludes bonuses, allowance. overtime pay,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-18
THOMAS TAGCART IS
BACK OF CAMPAIGN

Thomas Taggart, Democratic can
didate for United States senator has
written to the Earlham college endow-
ment fund campaign headquarters ex-
pressing hope for the success of the
drive. He said that he had often
felt that educational institutions of
Indiana, from the colleges down to
the country school house. had been
neglected.
His letter follows: Il understand
that you are instituting a campaign
for increasing Earlham's endowment
by 100000, and l want to congratu-
late you and your associates upon
your effort to secure this endowment,
because l consider it necessary that
schools and colleges should be thor
oughly equipped to render the best
educational service. This not only ap-
plies to buildings for education and
lectures for the students, but also for
the purpose of paying sufficient sal.
aries to enable you to get the high,
est class teachers for the various de.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-18
Secretary of De La Huerta
Doubtful About Americas
Conditions to Government
(By Associated Press)


MEXICO CITY, Aug. 1S.-Proposals
reported to have been made by Balm
bridge Colby, United States Secretary
of State, as to conditions upon which
recognition may be extended the pres
ent Mexican government may be
rejected by Mexico, it is indicated in
an interview with Miguel Alessio
Robes, private secretary to Provision
a! President De La Huerta, printed in
the newspaper Excelsior.
Mexico cannot accept instructions
from another government regarding
its legislation" Senior Robes is quoted
as saying in reference to the report
that derogation of various CarranZa
DEGREES was wanted by the United
States government. Mexico, however,
never has refused guarantees to for
eign countries, and has made in
demnity payments when they have
been justly due"
A presidential commission will leave
tonight for Lower California to ar.
range for Esteban Cantu to hand over
to Luis M. Salazar the office Of Gov
ernor of that state, according to an
Official bulletin issued late today.
Agricultural machinery and school
books requested by Francisco Villa, the
former bandit leader, have been order
ed sent to him by the government, the
bulletin says.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-18
ANTARES AND MARS ARE
RUSHING CLOSE TOGETHER

RUSHING CLOSE TOGETHER
Observers of the sky have probably
noticed two bright red stars in the
southern evening horizon. about fiji
teen degrees apart. The most westerly
red star is the planet Mars; the other
is the fixed star Antares. In the next
few weeks it will be interesting to OBJ
serve the approach of Mars to Antares.
Mars is moving eastward and will pass
Antares on September II. They will
then be less than three degrees apart.
Mars is slowly losing his brilliancy.
A month ago he was 100000 miles
from us. Now his distance is about
lis 100000 miles.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-18
Pass Out Whiskey at New
York Revue? Want to Knoy
(By Associated Press

NEW YORK, Aug. 1S.-James Shev.
lin, federal prohibition enforcement
agent, today started an investigation
to ascertain whether there was really
tickle" in the little souvenir bottles
passed out last night at the opening
performance of Tickle Me-" at To-
cal theatre.
While singing an encore to one
number entitled, We've Got Some
thing" the chorus girls passed down
the aisles carrying baskets with tiny
bottles labeled whiskey. Overcoming
a wholesale timidity, few in the
audience opened their souvenirs, sniff
ed, tasted, smacked their lips and
gave EXPLANATIONS and applause that
left no doubt as to their opinion or
the refreshment
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-18

partments that it is necessary to have
and possible to obtain.
Il have often felt that the educa-
tional institutions of Indiana had been
neglected, from the colleges down to
the little country school house. feel
that the highest class and very best
teachers for every department should
be obtained, because we must under
stand that the world is moving on
ward and upward, and Indiana, must
keep apace with this forward stride
Il have said, and have always felt
that Indiana cannot do too much fol
its educational system, and l hope
that the people of Richmond and
Wayne county will respond prompt!
and generously to your endowment
call.
With personal regards, I beg tc
remain, yours very truly,
(Signed) ct. TAGGART.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-18
Sixth District Crops
Good, Report Shows

The following figures, taken from
c. G. Bryants Indiana crop reporting
service, indicates the condition of
crops in Wayne and adjoining coun-
ties, comprising the sixth district, on
Aug. L: