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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-01
HOW To PACK FLOWERS.

There is so much comfort. cheer,
pleasure, etc, in a box of flowers.
that is, if they have been properly
packed. A few helpful suggestions
along this line may not come amiss,
for there are SO many people who
have an abundance of beautiful
blooms and a larger number who 10
not have them at all! Why not send
some of yours to a less fortunate
friend?
To begin with, some flowers are
quite unsuitable for sending by post
(the texture of their petals being too
terder) and some have too loose
petals, such as single roses Roses
Of firm, close habit and picked while
still in the bud, lilies of the valley,
carnations, pansies and all Towering
bulbs pack beautifully if the job is
done properly.
Tin boxes should be used and the
flowers should be packed tightly, but
not unduly crushed Do not sp- :ikle
them, for they do not take up water
through their petals and when the
blossoms are wet they spoil easily.
Flowers with hollow stems may have
them encased in little damp moss or
cotton, but do not let it touch the
blooms. Very rare flowers with hol-
low stems may be allowed to soak up
water and then a little sealing wax
dropped on the ends which may be
cut off on their arrival sar
When sending flowers by mail they
should be packed and posted at the
proper time, just before leaving. and
not have to stay in the office for
hours. Whatever time they are sup
posed to leave they should be picked
| in the early morning before the sun
| is on them Cut your flowers with
| discretion, so the best may be got out
! of them. Buds just about to become
! perfect flowers are the best ones to
choose, no matter what the flower
may be. AS soon as they arrive they
should be placed in a bowl of warm
water, not hot They will quickly re-
cover their freshness and may then
| be placed in vases of cold water, after
clipping a small portion from the
| stem.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-01
FIFTY YEARS AGO

(From The Farmer, Wednesday, Sep
TENDER 1. 1S70.)
Mr.. Thaddeus Peck, one of the
older and more respected class of cit
liens of Stratford, died at that place
yesterday, aged about "a years He
was the father of Mr.. Thaddeus H.
Peck of the firm of Peck 6, Nash, and
had an extensive acquaintance among
the older residents of the city.
Mr. F. Vervaene, the popular florist
Of this city, adds to his extensive
trade by having boy stationed at the
depot with bouquets to sell to passen-
gers on the railroad
The Dry Goods men were beaten by
the Druggists in a game of baseball at
Sel-side Park by the score of AZ to Al.
The Druggists made II runs in the
ninth inning.
The teams were:
Drugs-J. Henry Thompson, cap
tain: Howard Scribner, William H.
Gardner, Thomas Eanford, John Ste
venson, Luzon French, ]. H. Nelson,
George Bulland, John Bronnhan.
Dry Goods-C. L. Peck, captain; A.
III. Gamsoy, Frank Conner, J. H
PaTmalee, F. A. Bradley, E. c. STRAIT
ton, J. D. Coy1e, J. A. Clark and Silas
Burton.
Umpire-Frank Bennett
Scorers-J. NJ. Hawley and Isaac
Lewis, Jr.
After the game the members of the
teams had an elegant supper at Blair
& Hawley's restaurant.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-01
SAYS WOMEN
GAVE HIM KNIFE
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Motifs house merely 60 show his
friendship for Wade, but his fright
got the better of him when he dis
covered that Wade meant serious
business. After fleeing from the
house Johnson waited on the truck
until Wade left the house. johnson
also helped Wade to remove the
trunk containing Motifs buy, sunday
night.
Wade's confession followed a three
hours grilling in the attic room in
which the fight started. Coroner
John J. Phelan and superintendent
Patrick Flanagan were in charge OF
the investiga ton.
Mott, according to stories which
have come to light since the murder.
had frequently spied on Wade dur
ing his visits at the Mott home, and
was only awaiting the return of his
lawyer, to start divorce proceedings
against his wife. The dead man is
said to have taken a prominent part
in political affairs in Chelsea, Mass.
where he formerly resided.
Mrs. Mott was removed from the
Bridgeport hospital to Hillside home
last night, and at the present time
is in no condition to give any addi-
tional information to the police.
johnson and Wade lett ponce neau-
quarters this NJ oring, chained to-
gether with handouts, and were TAX
en- to the court house where they
appeared at the coroner's hearing.
Wade appeared mistaken by the or
deal which he has been through, and
presented a jaunty appearance as he
left his cell. His straw hat was
tilted on one side of his head, and he
smoked cigar, evidently with much
enjoyment.
The police today maintained their
original opinion that the entire truth
of the matter has not yet been told
by any of the principals. The work
of the detective bureau and all po-
licemen connected with the case has
been of the highest caliber, and the
authorities are sure that more con-
LESSONS will be wrung from the pris-
oners in the near future.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-01
WARNING FOR DEMOCRATIC
CITY CONVENTION,

Notice is hereby given that there
will be a City Convention to be holden
in and for the City of Bridgeport. of
the Democratic Party. at 8 o'clock
F. NJ. daylight saving time, on Tues
day, September 18th. at the rooms of
the Sequoyh Society, 80 Fairfield av-
enue, Bridgeport, Conn, for the pur-
pose Of selecting tsventy-three dele
gates to attend the State Convention
to be held on September 18th and
10th, 1920 Zone delegate from each
voting district and eleven delegates
at-large) Said convention shall also
elect delegates to the Congressional.
State Senatorial. Probate, and Repre-
sentative Conventions and shall
transact all other business to properly
come before it.
Dated at Bridgeport, Conn, this LIST
day Of Geptenber, 1920.
JOHN A CORNELL,
Il w Town Chairman.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-01
TESTIMONY AT
THE INQUEST

Investigation into the death oil
George E. Mott, of 265 Judson ave
nue., who was murdered by Elwood
B Wade. accor riding to his confess
sion, and aided by Edward Johnson
and Mrs. Ethel Mott, on Sunday
morning, was made this morning in
the county court house, when Coron-
err John J. Phelan conducted a hear
ing. Wade and johnson were pres
ent during the entire hearing, but
Mrs. Mott was unable to come be-
cause of her physical condition.
A statement made by the twelve
year old daughter, Ruth Mott, to sew
eral detectives during their investi-
cation was presented in court and
was as follows: +
Mother and father had a quar-
rel. They wrestled in the hallway
and he stepped on her foot. He
also pushed her head against the
door. A little later I saw Elwood
Wade in the doorway. He and an
other man, (meaning Johnson) went
upstairs. I heard some shooting,
and the other man ran down and out.
He put a Ratchet on the ice box. My
father came running and screaming
downs tairs. He then fell on his
back. Father said, Brownie, you did
not do this Mother begged Wade
not to hit father again. Wade said
he would kill him. My father said,
I said that I'd get him, but he got
me- Wade told US to go into the
bedroom, and we did. He put faith
er in the trunk and put it in the
front room. He asked mother to
help him wash the blood and she
did Wade told US to play the piano
and we played several records"
Fifteen year old Pauline Bopka, of
255 Judson avenue, was one of the
chief witnesses this morning. Ac-
cording to the testimony Of the girl
she saw Wade and Edward johnson
of 4 Beardsley Lane, who is also be-
ing held by the police in regard to
the murder, in the neighborhood of
the Mott home on Sunday morning
at 1880, when she was on her way
to church. Upon returning she no
ticed that Johnson was sitting in the
milk truck owned by Wade. Neigh
bors told her that shots had been
heard, and she Immediately commun-
icated with Mr.. Ferguson. friend of
Mott. Nothing was found and later
in the evening, the girl still suspicious
of something being wrong. called the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-01
w orkers Caught In
Belfast Street Battle
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jim Belfast since Wednesday last
reached PA this morning.


reached PA this morning.
Enforcement of the curfew ordi-
nance last night had q, quieting effect.
ALI persons without permits were COM
PEELED to leave the streets at 1890
o'clock ard all tranlcars ceased run
ming at o'clock.
Efforts are being made to have U1-
ster volunteers accepted as patrolmen
by the police authorities but the latter
have been reluctant to assent to the
scheme. III
Sim Stein police did duty in the
Falls district on Monday night but
without the knowledge of the author
tiles. They closed public houses in
part of the city during the time they
were on duty.
MaSsed armed raid ers invaded a, ball
room at the Ross Clare Strand Hotel,
County Wexford, on Monday night
while fancy ball was in full swing
They compelled the dancers to raise
their hands above their heads after
which the guests were searched and a
number of military and naval officers
were expelled. These officers were
adm onished that they were not per-
uitted to ningIe socially with the
people. as they belonged to, the army
of occupation. Several ladies were
sent home on the alleged ground tina t
they were improperly or insufficiently
clad.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-01
A DONOR BUT NO DONEE

. ERHAPS ONE of the most unique after predicamens of
l. the war is that of the Spanish War Veterans of this
State who have fund of $4,000 which they want
and not find to take it. Raised for the purpose
of making gift individual soldiers Connecticut
France circumstances prevented its being used first
tended and it decided to it for relieving
among Connecticut members of the agencies
which raised for can boast such bal
and speaks well for the Connecticut who
although
trying for dispose of it they have hardly been able to
pive he interest.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-01
EDITORIAL NOTES

VINO said women would not bother to vote? Now
story from New York of Miss Martha McCook daughter of
Col John McCook the famous fighting McCooks who
has changed the date of her wedding because conced with
primary day. What postponed his wedding to vote?
While Chairman Hays other Republican
cutting all sorts of in effort to convince the people
the United States that all the funds which they
desired little postage money Elon Hooker, who
Teddy, and safely Republican fold
his hope that the Republicans might
of ssoOooooo and telling the Maine people that
such sum would be well spent Evidently Eon thinks well
Teddy Junior from the stump that what this
wants most is decency and
honesty all of which profound fact is very common
discovery.
forget that it used to be said that only
changed their minds?
Wonder if the money diggers had successful day
terday.
How ma like Will Hays who has the responsibility
selling such stock of goods that on the MARION porch
be expected remember such trifling item 100000
perbaps those the Tennessee legislature while
in seeing the right people and doing like
Kelley
Nothing asking proof under oath to explode myths
Another destroyed yesterday when Congressman Fred
Washington had entertainment fund which he
using help elect Governor Cox and put the League
of Nations"
Some Western heavier quota than Bridge
port are said oversubscribed their allotment Has
Bridgeport?
WHY not? only twenty-five cents per capita.
Senator Hardngs election involves just few of the
simplest principles of salesmanshp Boys Get the money!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-01
TIE PEOPLES SAY
Bridgeport. Conn. Sept. 1, 1872,

Bridgeport. Conn, Sept. 1, 1920.
To the Edit or of The Times
Dear Editor:-My attention has been
drawn to a statement which appeared
in your paper ABOUT a month ago when
Mr.. G.. H. Wood. recently appointed a
member of the Goard of Relief, said
he had been responsible for the expul-
sion from the Sons of St George of
the man who criticized MAJOR Wilson
on his attitude to the so-called Irish
Republic.
AS I am the member who criticized
Mayor Wilson, I beg leave to state
that the statement is absolutely false
and ridiculous. am still a member
of the order and it is not in the power
of any man with a political axe tr
grind to have me expelled.
Sincerely yours,
TOM .rou5nrsoN
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-01
BOYS, GET THE MONEY!
From The Evening World)

(From The Evening World)
Run and get the money, boys,
- Where the getting's good;
Remember how the FLUTES
Shelled out
For General Leonard Wood!
Run and get the money, boys
Make bully drive
Remember how the FLUTES
Shelled out
For Dudley's 'bloek of five!"
Run and get the money, boys:
Don't mind damns or darns;
Remember how the Plutes
Shelled out
For Brother Billy Barnes!
Run and get the money boys;
Help to save the land.
Make the Plutes shell out the
Coin,
We need the cash in hand!
THE WILL HAYS SONGS1
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-01

Totals ...... .sSo,5S5 1,114,75G
Connecticut had a larger percent
age of growth than any of the eleven
states whose 1920 population has been
announced.
The state has more than twice as
many people as it had 40 years ago,
the census of 1880 showing 622,7Co.
Revised figures for New Haven add
1923, making the population 162,519
The previously announced figure was
l62,39O.
The census bureau announced other
revisionS as follows:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-01
BRIEF NEWS NOTES,

Albanians want to buy American
goods but cannot find any one to take
orders. They say the Italians censor
their mail and they are not allowed
to travel abroad to get in touch with
American business agents.
France soon may have no Sunday
papers. A law. favored by pressmen
and other workers of the papers. is
being considered. It would place
heavy fine for publication between
a. m. Sunday, and 6 a. NJ. Monday.
Five Socialist members of the New
York legislature, who were elected
from the assembly, will be candidates
for reelection in November.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-01
DIED

this city. Aug. 81, 1920,
Elsie A .Mitsche. wife of George
Bray, aged % years.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral at her late residence, IS
Whiting street. on Friday. Sept. 8,
at $50 p. m. APP
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-09-01
STATE WILL HAVE
SIX CONGRESSMEN
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latter The population of the state |
by counties, for 1920 and 1910. fol- |
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Eks Plan Auto RIIa
For 1000 KiIaiss

Plans are being nSde % 2
tain 1000 children by n lf@6lt
Lodge Of Elks next We
evening when I'll the 6hildiel nm
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concluded at 6 o,clce tltiile
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are bit common sense truths Of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
.BENEKER EXHIBIT AT
 AUBURN POLYTECHNIC
 ATTRACTS BIG CROWD

Auburn. December 4.-(Special)-- Hundreds of Auburn men during tho week of the Beneker exhibition have visited the gallery where the paintings are shown. These paintings of 'ndus- trial subjects, of workmen and their jobs, have held the attention and inter- est of all who have seen them.
 American life of today is the most in- teresting subject an artist can choose as a life study, and the men who are students at the Alabama Polytechnic institute are perhaps able to appreciate the true significance of these pic. lres more than others. The marines and other subjects also were very popular.
 It is interesting to note that from an industrial and artistic standpoint, the school of education has made an im- portant step forward. Sixty five eresh- men have been enrolled in the archi- tectural department, and are stud ying free-hand drawing and perspective and design.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
Thinks Gouernrnent Should
 Locate NeW Immigrants

cause they cannot get sufficient labor on the farms. Proper distribution of the immigrants, if it could be brought about by legislation, would circumvent this threatening situation.
 Tt would send thousands to the farms, thus dealing one of the most effective blows at the high cost of living. It seems to me that much could be done in encouraging these people to take up small bits of ground and work them. I think the govern ment ought to help out"
 Commissioner Wallis suggested the establishment of preferential selec- tive method of admitting immigrants from the 15,e00,0e0 who, he believes, are trying to come to America.
 But" he added. preferential ad- mission cannot be instituted without first amending the constitution Nu- merous suggestions have been made for the handling of the coming mill lions and there are many bills before Congress on the subject
 Of the present literacy test, he de- clared, there never was a greater farce" and that it affords mo safety to the country" Some of the 79 radicals confined on Ellis Island re- gently could read and write in several languages, he said. and could have passed any literacy test devised, but they were destructive citizens and bad people for this country"
 We need tests that will determine whether man or woman intends to be real worker and a real law -abid- ing citizen. Many people who cannot possibly pass the literacy test will make the most substantial citizens. T believe we should have some say as to who is to be allowed to come here and where they should go. Per haps we could have reciprocal agree ment with other nations to have our representatives on the other side of the ocean to determine who should emigrate. We do not want undesir- ables, and l would rather send back a thousand good men than let one had man come into the country.
 Our slogan is: When in doubt, de- ports
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
By Associated Press

New York, December 4.-America should have some say as to who should be allowed to emigrate to this coun- try and where the home seekers should go when they get here, in the opin- ion of Commissioner of Immigration Frederick A. Wallis. He said in a survey of the immigration situation made public here today that an army of i5,0o0,000 foreigners is clamoring to migrate to this country, and the United States has no means available to stop those not wanted.
 Distribution of immigrants to farms and mines where laborers are greatly needed, instead of permitting them to clos up already congested cities where no more inhabitants are wanted, would help to avert the. menace created by the unparalleled influx of foreigners through Americas front door, accord ing to the commissioner
 More than 100000 of these aliens many of them refugees in the strict est sense Of the term-will enter the United States during the current fiscal year, the commissioner said. Some of them, he added. will find their way to farms where they are greatly needed, but the great majority will flock to cities, which is particularly undesirable in this period of readjust- ment because of food and housing con- ditions.
 Municipal officials in several cities have importuned the immigration of ficials to stop sending immigrants to their cities and to induce them to set- tie on farms, the commissioner de- clared.
 There are thousands of people out of work in those cities today" he said '"Fhese added thousands of newcomers only make conditions worse. They cannot find work. They are not producers, and they remain in the cities eating up food that is scarce enough at present.
 q klve been told by the vice presi- dent of one of our greatest western railroads that in the Dakotas next year the harvest will be less than SO per cent of what it was this wear be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
Rheumatism
X Remarkable Home Treatment
 Given By One Who Had It

In the sprinx of 1888 I was attacked by Muscular and Sub-acute Rheuma- tism. suffered as only those who have it know, for over three years. tired remedy akter remedy, and doctor after doctor. but such relief as received was only temporary. Finally, found treat ment that cured me completely, and 1t has never returned. I have given it to number who were terribly afflicted and eyen bedridden with Rheumatism. and acme of them 70 to 80, and results were the same as in my own case.
 | want every sufferer from such forms of rheumatic trouble to try this mar vicious healing power. Don't send . cent; simply mail your name and address and [ will send it free to try. After you have used it and it has proven itself to be that lonx-looked for means of getting rid of your rheumatism. you may send the price of it. one dollar. but under stand, dc not want your money unless won are perfectly satisfied to send it. isn't that fair? Why suffer any longer vhen relief is thus offered you free7 Don't delay. Write today.
 Mark H. Jackson, No. b1 c Durston Bldg. Syracuse. N. Y-
 Mrs Jackson is responsible. Above state
 ment true.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
COLONEL CUPID WORKS
 QUIETLY IN SCOTTSBORO.
 TWO SURPRISE WEDDINGS

ScottsbOro, December 4.-(Spe- cial.)-COl. Daniel Cupid is work ing silently. but effectively in this city. Wftnesseth:
 Harold Nye and Miss Mildred Boyd, pretty high school student, surprised their friends by eloping to Jasper, Tenn. this afternoon and being married. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Ed Boyd, and a decidedly popalar young lady. The groom is a son of Dr. and Mrs. G. F. Nyc of Scotts- b0rO. Also
 Waco Thomas and Miss Mary Arendale surprised their many friends last Thursday evening by going to the home of Rev. Henry M. Hurst. where they became prin- cfpals In a marriage ceremony. MT. Thomas is the popular carrier on rural route No. 2, and his bride is the charming daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Arendale of Scottsboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05

Cha. les E. Thomson. 2155 Highland avsnae.
 The West End Woman's Christian Temperance union will meet Thursday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. Schwi- kerts, No 12 Walnut street. West End.
 Miss Lillian James arrived last week to spend several days here as the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. c. B. Ensley.
 Miss Kathleen Reeves has returned to her home in Alabama City after a brief visit to friends here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-05
Grocery Is Sold

Tuscaloosa, December 4.--(Special)- =
 Sam Jackson has sold his grocery store to c. F. Bryan of Dozier. MT. Jackson will devote his entire time to his meat
 market.