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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
FAVOR STRICTER ENTRANCE LAWS
s. A. R. Would Raise Bars Against Undesir-
 ables.

Hartford Conn. May 1S-The na- tional congress of the Sons of the American Revolution today adopted a resolution favoring the passage of federal immigration laws that will place the burden of proof on the i'm migrant as to his desirability for en- tering' this country in order that un- desirables may be barred The res olution was presented by the Ohio society s. A. R. at the final business session of the congress held this morning in Center church house. Warm debate was precipitated by an amendment to the constitution of the s. A. R. offered by the Connecticut state society meeting the president generals choice of his cabinet of six directors general to those proposed by the various state societies. Under the present constitution the president general can choose his cabinet with out restriction.
 Opponents of the amendment said the proposed amendment cast ref1ec- tion on the confidence that ought to be placed in the president general. The amendment was voted down.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
ALDERMEN RAID CITY TREASURY
 RAISE OWN PAY
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 The Board of Aldermen passed the ordinance last night voting them salary of $900 a year under an amend ment to the city charter passed py the legislature in 1917, according to Attorney Ralph T. Beers, who IS chairman of the aldermanic commit tee on ordinances. The amendment to the charter reads as follows:
 The Common Council of the City of oBridgepor by ordinance shall have power and authority to determine and change the salaries or other compensation of all officials elecIlVe or appointive under the charter or the City of Bridgeport
 This question has been talked over for long time, said Attorney Beers, and the charter prior to the amend ment was that the aldermen and com missioners must serve without com pensation- In 1917 the city of Stam- ford went to the legislature and ask ed permission to change it's charter so the counci1men and councilmen at large could be paid a salary of $500 a year. At the same time the city of Bridgeport put in its amendments and among them was the above which passed along with the others.
 The ordinance committee, said the chairman, took the question up with the legal departme of the city and it was the opinion that an ordinance could be presented calling for a sal ary for the members of the Board of Aldermen. This thing, he said, has been talked over and discussed for several months before the matter f- nally came up last night
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
ADJOURNMENT
 JUST IN TlMEI:

Father than allow Alderman Hogan to present a. resolution citing Police Commissioner John c. Stanley before the council to show cause why he shouuid not be removed, Mayor Wfl- son adjourned the meeting of the Board of Aldermen last night
 -Four resolution is out of order,' said the mayor. Charges against an official must be in proper form and must be speciffc,'' the mayor told the alderman.
 "They are speciffc,'' answered AL derman Hogan, but while he was still on the floor arguing the mayor said, ''The council stands adjourned there by ending any chance that Aid derman Hogan might have to present his res o1ution-
 The resolution called for the sum- moning of John C. Stanley before the council on May "A to show cause why he should not be removed as police commissioner for This recent actiWi- ties which have disorganized the po- lice deInrtment-' ''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
RUBBER STAMP
 APPROVED BILL

Investigation of the biH presented by John c. Stanley for S1,264.40 for leash advanced'' approved by the Board of Aldermen last night, had only a rubber stamp approval of the city finance committee. Alderman Bakers name, made up in the stamp, was the only member of the finance committee whose name appeared and whether the other members knew about the bill or not is question about which Democratic members of the council would like to know.
 Alderman Drew in the council meeting last night called attention to the bill of Police Commissioner Stan ley and asked the mayor for inforna- ton as to it's purpose. The mayor told the alderman that information regarding the bill could be obtained from the city auditor.
 The bill shows it was approved by the finance committee of the police board and Clerk Smith of the board, but in city channels it was raIlroaded through via the rubber stamp. This fact did not hold up the bill as the Republican members voted the ac- ceptance of the report of the finance committee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
SEVEN SOVIETS
 READY TO RULE
 AFTER BIG STRIKE
(continued From Page one.)

Diamonds, rubies and sapphires from bank accounts showing huge deposits of rubleS in Copenhagen banks for Souvarine and Charles Rap poport one of the leaders of the ex- tremist movement in France are re- ported to have been unearthed by the police.
 Rappoport, who was a candidate for the chamber of deputies in the November elections said today he ex- pected to be arrested, and declared it was true that the aim of the May Day strikes was the overthrow of the leg islative rule of France.
 "Why should we not use Bolshevik gold when British and French gold is used to fight us in Russia ?" said Rap poport. 'I accuse Jouhaux (president of the general federation 1abor) of having sold us into the hands of the government. Jouheauv is reactionary Bourgeois. We are revolutionary Socialists
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
VICTIM LURED
 TO HIS DEATH
 POLICE BELIEVE

Continued From Page One.)
 The police are now practically cer- tain that Sckneovich was lured to the scene of his death by some per son, or through an appointment which he had made with someone. He prob ably road to Moody's bridge in jit- ney or trolley car, and walked up the narrow lane to the point where his body was discovered. It is evident that the killing took place sometime e between midnight Friday and 6:3O o'clock Saturday morning.
 Sckineovich was an unmarried man and had no close relatives in Bridge port. He was termed a free spender'' by his friends, and was not known to have any enemies. The victim board ed at the home of Antone Patrfaski, in Chopsy Hill road, and was last seen there Friday morning when he left for work
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
ALDERMAN HOGANS RESOLUTION

IA E AYOR WILSON had prophetic vision when he refused to 1VI entertain the resolution preferrng charges against Police Stanley The investigation could only the investigation of the himself This AL doubtless understood and his charges for maly against the commissioner the diplomatic to under the circumstances.
 Wilson said that he responsible for the raids, that brought the Burns and by inference that he to show that dozen presumably in the department have been guilty of corrupt practices.
 Weeks and nothing has been done to substan charges and little to justify the raids Bridgeport the ridcule of the the country parently without adequate motive.
 Under these circumstances Commissioner Stanley if brought trial would naturally plead justification through the the and these orders being the would become the cuprit before the aldermanic bar.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
MORE WARRENITE


e~ AUTHORIZATIONS of Warrenite bonds which have 1 by the Advisory Committee more lend transactions this costly and unsuitable much disturbance to the Bridgeport much distress to the pockets of the taxpayers.
 pavement is not adapted for city streets Its makers usually sold it country road and Bridgeport 1t risen beyond the status of paving repair
 rate high higher with property at valuations abnormay inflated the city government has and will be extravagan and wastefu until the
 Advisory Board to have had scrupes about horzng Warrene majority in favor of the bonds was reluctantly given members dssened entirely.
 The millions that have been put into this pavement costly investment The upkeep will be these highways pass of the city at the expiration
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
MAINTAINS INNOCENCE

Held for a breach of the peace in yestigadon, Mrs. Charles R. Woods, of Hopkins street, Hartford, who was arrested yesterday afternoon while making collections for the LaSalle and Benedictine Fathers, stoutly maintained her innocence of any of- fepse, when arraigned in the City court this morning.
 The woman was arrested yesterday afternoon after she had made collec- tiors for a fund, in the local post off, flee. The police are attempting to confirm her story through the Hart ford authorities.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
TAGGING POPULAR SPORT

Tagging automobiles which are found parked within the restricted zones in Main street and Fairfield avenue, is becoming quite a popular sport for the police. Thirty machines were tagged yesterday and 15 were added to the list this morning. The time limit in which autoists receive only a warning against this practice has expired. and all machines park ed in Main street and Fairfield ave nue "verboten" territory will now be tagged. Prosecution will follow a summons to appear at police head quarters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
TWO REPORTS
 ARE PRESENTED ON MUSSEL SHOALS

(Continued From Page One.) government pursue such remedies as might be decided by the attorney gen eraI.
 After asking congress to sell ma terials stored at the Toledo and Gin cinnati plants and retain the Shef- field, Ala, plant, the committee recommended that the government lease the deserted villages built for offices at Sheffield at a cost of $12,- 100000.
 The principal recommendation by thesmajority related to the big Muscle Shoals plant, costing $70.000, ,O00.l Be- ing too valuable to scrap, the majority recommended that it be leased and converted into 8 fertilizer plant for the sale of products direct to farmers with the right of the government to take it over in time of threatened war
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
SEARCHING FOR AssAmANT.

The police are conducting a vigor- ous search today for x. Norton, a roomer at 376 Broad street, who last night attacked and wounded N. A. Walters and Mary Nelson, of the same address, with a razor Accord ing to the story told the police, Nor ton entered the house about 6:30 o'clock last night, as the family was eating supper. He went to his room and returned with a razor Walters was cut on the back of the neck, and Mrs Nelson was slightly cut on the wrist when she attempted to inter fere. When last seen, Norton was running in the directio, of Main street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
TO ALLEVIATE
 LABOR SHORTAGE
 IN THIS COUNTRY
(continued from Page One )


 America needs common labor ind all of its industrial fields, Senator1 Edge declared, adding that indus tries of all kinds are handicapped and in some instances almost crip- pled'' by the shortage of workers. Hel said that this was mainly due to ''thei graduation of elemental AmericanI workers to higher spheres of work ':
 'There need be no fear of lmmi-l grant labor lowering the Amerdcan' wage scales, Senator Edge asserted. adding that "it seems more likely that these new corners quickly will be en- listed in the ranks of those who periodically demand higher and still higher wages without regard to the stimulating effect of the high cost of living or the welfare of the millions of citizens not combined to coerce employers into frequently advancing their pay.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
POPULATION STATISTICS
Washington, May 1S-

Washington, May 1S-
 Scranton, Pa, ~137,783, increase F. 916 or 6.1 percent.
 Norwich town, Conn.,, 29,6s5, in- crease 1,466 or 5.2 percent.
 Norwich City, Conn.,, 22,3O4, in- crease 1887 or 9.5 percent
 GaIena, H., 4,742, decrease 93 or 1.9 percent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
DIED.

BECK-In Mif1brook, N Y., May 16, 1920, Charles Henry Beck of 869 Madison avenue, aged 29 years, months, 26 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, S69 Madison avenue, on Wednes- day, May 19, at S:30 a. m., and from St. Patrick's church at a. n
 Interment St. Michael's cemetery. Automobile cortege. R17b*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
NO CASES READY.

The jury in the Superior Court were excused until tomorrow morning as there were no cases ready for trial The action of Joseph Thorp, Sr., ad- ministrator of the estate of Joseph Thorp against Sadie Esther Lynch was settled and in the only other case the attorneys were not prepared for trial
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
c. W. BURNS MADE BISHOP.

Des Moines. Iowa, May 18-C. w. Burns, of Minneapolis, Minn., was elected a bishop of the Metho dist Episcopal church on the ballot taken here late yesterday at the general conference, the result of which was announced today. His vote was 552.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
CASES COULD NOT BE TRIED.

The only cases ready for trial in the Court of Common Pleas, Civil Side to- day were those in which the firm of shannon & Wilder were interested and as Judge Wilder was called in to hold this session of the court these cases could not be tried. The court adjourned until tomorrow morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
SUES TOWN FOR Ss, s,2s1.45.

Ralston & St. John of Westport have sued the Town of Westport for $3,231.45, claimed to be the balance due them for building the Myrtle ave- nue school in that town. The case has been returned to the Supreme Court for the June term.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
BoLsHEvIK SUCCESSES.

London, May 1S-Success against the Poles in the fighting on the notrh- erly part of the front are reported by the Russian Soviet government in an official message from Moscow dat ed Monday. The poles were forced back over the Beresina at one point, it is claimed.
 Fighting is still in progress in the Kiev region, with the battle line drawn some fourteen miles to the east of the city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
GRANDsTAND BURNED.

Ithaca, N. Y., May 1s-The main grandstand and several adjacent bleachers in Percy Field, Cornell University's baseball field, were de- stroyed by fire last night, causing g loss of s10,o0O. Four fremen were injured.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
KELLY REAPPOIFRT.E1D.

Dennis Kelly, city sealer of weights and measures, wiM continue to ride around with his weights and meas ures in a limousine, owned by the city, for he was again nominated by the mayor and confirmed as seafer of weights and measures aby the Board of Aldermen at the meeting last might. Sealer Kelly has found the cify'S Limousine one of the most con- venient kind of cars to carry his seal- ing apparatus around in.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
TODAY'S WANTS
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

LOST-From auto truck in West End Saturday morning, piece of tool steel five inches long. Reward if returned to Chapman & Bangs Co.,, 353 Water St R1SS*p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18

1920 REQ, used only three months; a bargain. Call Liberty 430 or see Chandler, Mack Motor Truck Co.,, 264 Whalley Ave, New Haven, Ct
 R1S If
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18

WEST END-Fine building lot, 5Ox 125, corner Courtland Ave. and Liv- ingston St. Restricted. 980 Central Ave- R13d*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18

Emphasis is again being placed on the backyard garden. A person who can coax edibles out of the ground at the slight expense of a few seeds and a little physical effort will have help ed to solve one of the problems of living eosts.-Troy Record.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18

X TON BUICK, brand new tires, first class mechanical condition; express xody, electric lights and starter; cheap to quick buyer. Call Liberty 430 or see Chandler, Mack Motor Truck Co.,, 264 Whal1ey Ave, New Haven, Conn R1S If
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18

"Carranza to fee from Mexico City, it is reported. Now just hold that item and see how it s'ewent1ates.'' g
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18

The bombs that bloom on the string, tra Ia, have a great deal to do with the race.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18

Maryland rejected Johnson and Caa- ifornia Hoover, and still it's no teven Steven"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18

ROOFING PAPER 3-ply extra heavy, $2.s5 roll. Call at Hami1- tons Stables. R1S d*p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18

SEONINGER FRIGHT PIANO, ex- cellent condition, mahagony finish, s150.. Address c. W. Jackson, 419 Wood Ave. R18d*p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18

ments, face massage, scalp treat ments, vibrator; no medicine; req sonable prices. Every Monday and Friday until g D. n- 239 Golden Hill St. Bar. 6S63. R13 t*p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18

SALESMEN-If you are looking for a real opportunity and are willing to pay the price in time and effort, one of the largest in surance companies in the world will train you in insurance sales nlanship, systematic education, personal assistance; unlimited opportunities for money making and advancement. Salary and commissions. Write asking for appointment. F. S. Hoffer, sos Main St.. Hartford, Conn. R1Su*
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-04
WONDER At AMERICANS.

An English woman, writing from
Koyno, tells Of the introduction Of
AnglO-American parlor games into
Lthuanla. She says:
"a children's party was attended
by English and Americans, includ-
ing q woman doctor from the United
States, and lots Of our Lithuanian
friends. The latter Joined iii our
absurd games of blind mans bluff
nuts in May, etc, but were much
amused and ~GOnished to see my
husband and an American officer
lighting and cheating most horribly
over the last chair in musical
chairs They like and admire US
very much, but wonder il we are not
3 little mad"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-04
PATCH UP OPTIC NERVES NOW
In Many Cases Sight Has Been Re-
stored to Blinded Soldiers by
Army Surgeons.

In the field of medicine and sur
gerry there we're wonderful advances
during the war. Bones from ami
mails have been used successfully to
replace human shin and arm bones
splintered by high explosives. S@in
grating and facial reconstruction
have become commonplace. New
noses and ears have been created Of
thumbs and fingers.
The latest and most startling bit
Of surgery that has grown out Of the
Wal was performed at Fort Nc
Henry hospital, Baltimore. Through
it four soldiers, blinded by explo-
sives and gas, have recovered their
sight. The operation in each case
was to repair shattered optic nerves
Skin, tissue, bone, muscle, veins and
arteries have been patched and
spliced successfully, but the delicate
fabric Of nerves has mostly defed
the skill Of surgery heretofore, and
the mark Of success upon four opera.
tons Of such novelty and delicacl
promises large things for humanity
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-04
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds filed in the Recorders Office
at Lexington, week ending Saturday,
May 20, 1920. Compiled by Lafayette
County Abstract Company, Lexing-
ton, Missouri. Abstracts & Farm
Loans.
R. Earl Wagner to Trustee NJ.
E. Church W D $1.OO pit Sc NV
4-4S-28.
Irving Withers and wife to c. F.
Windmoeller and wife W D $4,000
Sw NE 18-49-27.
VIM. P. Tyree and wife to T. W.
Ballew Loan & Inv. Co, w D $2s7OO
N NV, SW NV, N Sc NV a, f
NE 5-4S-26.
Emil G. Deke and wife to VIM.
Brockhof W D $500 10 A. E side
NWSW 19-4S-24,
Otto j. Stuerke and wife to F. F..
Schowengerdt w D $l47O lots 16 and
l8 Blk C. Heitmeyer's Add ConcOr-
dia.
Eugene E. Cleveland to Cora Ha-
der W D $500 lot 7 Blk 10 South
side Add Higginsville.
Sanford Sellers and wife to Wal
ter B. Waddell and F. Lee Wallace
w D $1,000 part OF 10 Blk 36 LIST
Add Lexington.
Henry Colley and wife to Jency
Hawkins and wife w D $1,000 lot 4
Blk / Baekster's Add Lexington.
Thos. M. Davidson and wife to Joe
Anton and wife W D $1225 lot IS
and 10 # N side lot II Blk 5 Pat
terson & Smiths Add Odessa.
Claudius f. Vedel and wife to Ma
rie L. Nasse w D $500 part lot 20
Suburban Add Wellington.
Henry Mollenkamp and wife to
David H. Hancock W D $2500 35 #
N side lot 5 Blk D & 80 # W side
Blk a Blk D Higginsville.
Saml. Downing and wife to John
w. Willis w D $500 lot 10 fronting
Grand Ave-. Zentmeyer's Add Hig-
| ginsville.
Harriet Bennette & husband to
Arnold f. Slusher W D $500 lot lt
Blk 10 Asbury's Add H~igginsville.
Vim. N. Davis and wife to Thos
C. Kennedy W D $4,000 "a it S side
lot 8 Blk X McMeekin's Add Hig.
ginsville.
Articles of Association of Alma
Farmers Elevator Co. Capital STOCK
$4,000.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-04
SURPRISE FOR dessert RAT"
Veteran Prospeetor Astonished al
First Experience With Moving
Picture Methods.

A real desert rat" an old pros
pector and a rare individual in these
modern times. waited into Victor
vile, CAL, where a motion picture
company was at work, A ranch
house had been built, more than 100
sagebrush transplanted to make it
look as if it were in the vicinity of
the desert, aud all the old tin cans
in the town collected to give atmos-
phere to the cookhouse. The old
desert rat accosted the movie direc-
tor in front of the dilapidated place.
"Phis your farm" he asked.
The director said it was.
"Any grub about?"
The picture man pointed to the
rear Of the prop movie house and
the visitor followed. When he
reached the corner of the house and
saw only two walls standing his
mouth sagged with amazemcnt. Tn,
players were equally surprised when
the old desert rat told them he haC
never seen a movie company at work
or knew that the few houses he hac
seen in motion pictures were of the
fake variety.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-04
KNEW TEACHERS WEAK POINT
But AImOst Anyone Might Have Sue
evmbsd to Such 5eautii Il
killarney"

The seventh7grads teacher wa,
susceptible to praise-also she was
fond of her BOYS and found II hard
TO refuse them a favor, especially if
they coaxed real hard. The other
day tney asked her to take them for
a weiner roast. From the first she
was adamaht in her refusal. The
boys tried coaxing-they almost
tired bribery, but still she said
$40"
Then the little Irish fellow in the
class tried his hand. "Why | think
it is your duty to take US" he be-
gan. "The board said"
The teachers head was tilted high
in the air. And the little lrishman
PLAYED the card for which he had
been preparing. ooh, Miss NJ" he
enthdsed, when you hold your head
like that You look exactly like a
genius"
That plea in his blarneying voice
would have melted q heart of stone.
And the teacher laughed and went
on the wejner oast.-lndlanapolis
News.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-06-04
WIRELESS WOULDN'T WORK.

While showing a girl friend
through the radio shack on board an
army transport, | had just finished
explaining the main set to her, and
ped stepped out in the other COM
partment. My buddy was just COM
ing up from the captains office
where he had found out that ais dis
charge was to be postponed for an.
other trip. Seeing only myself there,
he started to tell me what he
thought OF everything in general
ana the captain in particular. My
motions were in vain. He exhausted
the whole navy vocabulary before he
saw the other party.-E1change