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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
GREAT REVENUE
 FROM LICENSES

New York, May 19.---The govern ment derives more than $50 O00, 900 an nually in revenue from brokers h- censes and stock transactions in New York, says William H. Edwards Col. lector of Internal Revenue for this district Six thousand stock brokers, he said, pay a license tax of s and in addition a special tax of $10o or $15G according to the oalable value of their seats on local exchanges
 Of the 4,0OO commission brokers, those who are members of an ex- change where produce or other wares are traded in pay a yearly tax of $50. A two-cent tax on shares traded in on the Stock Exchange nets the govern ment several thousand dollars daiby. Unlisted corporations having a home office in the United States are sub- ject to the original issue tax of five cents a. share on all stocks valued at $1O0 or fraction thereof.
 The monthly sale of documentary stamps averages $3,000,0O0, more than half of which is in stamps of $1, 900 denomination, or approximately 1,500 $1, GOO stamp sales for stock transac- tions, Mir Edwards said. To supply the demand a reserve supply of stamps valued at $1O, GOO 600 always is maintained in the Custom House vaults.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
WILL INDORSE
 ADMINISTRATION

Indianapolis, May 19.---NominaHona of a state ticket, selection of dele- gates to the national convention at San Francisco. and framing of a state platform for the party are the pr1nc1- pal objects before the Democrauo state convention which opens tonlghc with district meetings.
 President Wilson's administrations will be indorsed in strongest termst leaders declare, and the treaty of Ver- sailIes as uph cid fby the president WILL be approved. Senators New and Watt son, both Republicans, it is antlca- pated, will be accused of delaying peace by their vote for the Lodge reservations. The administration OF Governor Goodrich, leaders anticipate. will be severely arraigned in the paItT platform. The attack will be made
 particularly on the governors pardon
 record and the state tax law.
 Harmony is expected to rule from start to finish. No opposition IS ex- pected to develop to the naming or Vice President Marshall. former Unte- ed States Senator Thomas Taggarts ! former Governor Samuel M- Ralston and Mrs. Alice Foster McCulloc ot Fort Wayne, chairman of the wo- mans state executive committee, on l the 'fbig four.''
 l It is practically assured that Dr. Carleton B. NGcCuqoch of Indianapolis will be nominated for governor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
WILL NOT HEAR
 WAGE PETITIONS

Chicago, May 19-The United States Labor Board today fatly re- fused to hear petitions for increased wages presented by John Grunau. president of the Chicago Yardmen's Association, and officers of other or ganizations which went on strike re- gently in defiance of orders from the National Railroad Brotherhoods.
 The board, in a ruling handed down by Judge R. V. Barton, chairman, an- nounced that:
 "It must be thoroughly understood that the board cannot and will not undertake to hear any disputes or controversies except those which it is authorized by law to hear, cannot and will not hear the applications of parties who are acting in disregard of the law and who are not complying with the law and the rules of the board.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
TO AUCTION OFF WILHELM'S BOATS

New York. May 19-The schooner rigged yachts Meteor " and Meteor V., which were built for former Elm peror William of Germany, were ad- vertised for sale here today. Unlike the household furnishings from Pots- dam, which are to be sold at auction and delivered in New York, the yachts are to be delivered in Scan dinavian waters
 Meteor ", which was launched in New York in 1902 and Christened by the then Miss Alice Roosevelt, is off, fered for 15,0oO,O0O marks.
 Meteor V was launched in 1914, but the ex-emperor never trod her decks. The price asked for her is 17,500,000 marks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
MACHINISTS
 MAY STRIKE

Waterbury, Conn, May 19-A strike of the machinists in local fac tories will probably be called tomor- row morning unless manufacturers agree to recognize the demands of the machinists' union presented one week ago. Shop committees that ap- preached factory officials this morn ing were turned away without a hearing, as the factory officials main tain the committee did not represent the employees of each concern, but the International Machinists Asso- citation instead. A committee which appeared in behalf of the American Brass company employees was not re-
 cognized by the officials of that fac tory, members of the committee stat ing that they represented only few of the machiniSts of that plant John A. Coe, President of the American Brass company, stated that the com. mittee represented the International Machinists Association and not the American Brass Company employees
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
MAY CLOSE UP
 ALL BARBER SHOPS

New York, May 19.---Boss Barbers today threatened to close all shops in New York if the strike of journeymen barberS extended to include shops in hotels, office buildings and the nail- way terminals. J. UP. Carey, Spokes- man for the Master BarberS, said 1t would be more economical to close the shops than to try to operate under conditions that would prevail if the strike spread to shops of this class.
 Meanwhile the strike has resulted in largely increased sales of safety ra1ors and elf-hair-cutting machines Striking barbers with their tools in hand bags thronged office buildings soliciting business.
 Union leaders claim that 10000 are on strike. Master barberS while ad- hitting the strikers have made some gains, place the total number of men out at about 2O00.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
WITNESS TELLS
 OF FATALITY

CT screamed before he hit us. couldn't help it, said Miss Elsie Kelsey of Easton, who was describing the accident in which William Casey of 77 Marion street, lost his life, last Monday while riding on a motor cycle which ran into a north bound Strat- field trolley car. The testimony was given at the inquest held by Coroner John J. Phelan today.
 t'I was sitting on the second seat from the front and saw the motor cycle coming down the south track and just as it reached the car it swerved, and I screamed, and there was a crashing sound as the motor cycle struck the side of the car.
 Casey was thrown on his head and received injuries from which he died
 George F. Bennett said that he was standing on the corner waiting for the car which was hit by the motorcycle, and that the car was slowing up when the motorcycle suddenly veered and crashed into the side of the car and Casey dove off on his head.
 He did not know whether or not the wheel of the motorcycle caught in the car track. It developed from other witnesses that there is a cross over at that point and the witnesses were of the opinion that the wheel caught in the juncture of the tracks and caused it to swerye into the trol. low
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
THE ALDERAIANIC SALARY CRAB
NX| HEN MAYOR WILSON brought in the Bur

NX7 HEN MAYOR WILSON brought in the Burns men and w raided few of the dives in Bridgeport leaving others for future acon said by his supporters have been putting things Cliff But determined to do right and he's going put stop things that haven't been right"
 It is to be assumed therefore, that the mayor to time when he proposes to be his veto the aldermanic salary grab.
 The ordinance by which the aldermen propose to pay themselves 5000 something like $40 meeng outrageous piece of legislative impudence.
 It represents action not alone public but to the organization to which the ton and election.
 Will the mayor veto the ordinance, is after all so bound with he eparae himself from it? Is it completely ust stand together that all of not hang
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
''LIFER" ALLOWED
 TO VISIT MOTHER

Portsmouth, NH, May 19-The re- turn to the naval prison here of Joe Coker, who is under a life sentence, brought to light an unusual conces- sion by naval authorities. Coker had been allowed leave for two weeks to go to Texas to see his mother, who was critically i'll. He was accompan- jed by a guard who carried no arms nor shackIes.
 The guard reported that he allow ed Coker many liberties but the pris- oner made no move to escape. Coker was committed to the prison two years ago after conviction by a court martial for an offense committed In Southern waters
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
BANTA ESTATE $7,113.5O.

Harriet Thorp Banta, formerly of this city, left an estate of S7,113.50, consisting chiefly of mortgages, stocks and bonds. according to an inventory filed today in Probate Court by the executors, Edward w. Banta and Mary Agnes Banta. The appraisers were Clarence O. Lister and Richard s. Swain. She held a $5,00O mort gage on some property in Brooklyn, owned 29 shares of the New York. New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company, two bonds of the Adams Express Company, and five shares of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
DIED.

BRENNAN - In this city, May 19, 1920, Elizabeth C.. daughter of Thomas F. and Elizabeth Brennan, aged 10 years, 8 months, 3 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents, 2S Reservoir avenue, on Friday, May 21, at S:30 a. m., and from St. Patrick's church at a. m.
 Interment in St. MichaePs ceme- tery. R19b* WHSON-In this city, Tuesday, May IS, 1920, Eunice S. Wilson, aged 79 years, ' months, 29 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Peoples Presby- terian church, Laurel avenue, on Friday, May 21, at 4 o'clock.
 Interment at Fairfield East cem- etery. R19bH
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
WOMAN TO BE ON CHALLENGER

New York, May 19--A woman will be member of a crew in Americas cup race for the first time in history, 1t was learned today. Mrs.. W. F. Burton wife of Captain Burton, skip per of the Shamrock " has been ap- pointed by Sir Thomas Iipton as a member of the after guard of ths challenger.
 Mrs. Burton, who is an amateur skipper, won many prizes in regattas of the Royal Corinthian Yacht club. Captain Burton and his wife are ex- pected to arrive in New York tomor- row on the steamer Adriatic.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19

Derby, Conn.,, May 19-Before clos ing it's session last night the Daugh- ters of Liberty in state convention chose these officers: Councillor, Miss Josephine Benham; Associate, Coun- cil1or, Mrs. Bessie Jackson; Highest Associate Councillor, Mrs. Fannie Crockett; Associate Vice Councillor, Miss Annie DingweIl; Recording Sec- retary Miss Ellen McNary; Associate Secretary, Mrs. Paul Allen; Treasur- CT, Mrs. Abbie Pa1merton; Assistant Treasurer, Miss Anna Risley.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
TEN RECRUITS.

Ten recruits and many prospects were obtained by Go. c and Supply Co.,, of the State Guard last night when the companies held dance in the Armory. The grand march was led by Captain J. Alex H. Robinson and Mrs William 2. Gardner. Fol lowing the march Private Fred w. Tracey gave a five minute talk on the advantages of being a member of the State Guard:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
RETAIL PRICES

HE NEWS of the day is prolific reports dropping retail prices The evidence of drop based, largely store windows Boston There however prices they and the prices that sales which chants from time to time. At this goods becoming unreasonable and at lower rates
 Any true reduction must be sought in the prices commodities If it does exist not be ound in the prices retail
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
CARD OF THANKS.

We the undersigned wish to ex- tend our sincere thanks and apprecia- ton to many friends and neighbors who manifested so much sympathy in the JOSS of our beloved mother, Sarah J. Barrett, and to the many friends who sent beautiful floral tokens in her memory And especially do we wish to thank the quartet consisting of Mrs. Thomas Downey, Mrs. Pete Bowe, MT. Joseph Clabby and MT. Michael J. Grattan, and to all who in any way helped to lessen the burden of sorrow in our sad bereavement.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry G. Demme and
 Son; Mrs. Charles Muser, MT. John
 Barrett. aF
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
MEEr OFF CHEsAPEAKE CAPEs

On Board the U. s. $. Pennsylvania, May IS, via Hampton Roads, by Wire less to the Associated Press. The bat tleships of the Atlantic Fleet arrived in the southern drill grounds off the Chesapeake Capes tonight, having completed 24 hours of steaming trials.
 The average full speed attained was 9S.4 per cent. of the allowed maxi mum speed. Six of the seven battle ships exceeded the required speed during 20 of the 24 hours endurance run. The voyage was entirely free from accidents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
ONE KILLED; SIX INJURED.

Philadelphia, May 19-One work man was killed and six others were injured in a fire at the plant of the Barrett Manufacturing Company to- day. The loss is estimated at $250,- 900. The fire started in the new building of the Naphthaline depart ment, in use only since Monday. Tons of crude oil were in the building.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
cRowD A1TacKs crry HAJJ,

Rome, May 19-Serious disorders have occurred at St. Michele, a will 1age in the province of Venetia near the mouth of the Tag1iamento river, according to a despatch to the Popolo Romano. A crowd attacked the city hall, setting fire to the structure and wounding the royal commissioner. City officials were forced to jump from the windows of the building. which with all the town records was destroyed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
POPULATION STATISTICS.

Washington, May 19 = Salt Lake City, 11S,11o, increase 25,333 or 27.s per cent.
 Pittsield, Mass, 41,532 increase 9,412 or 29.3 per cent.
 Rhinelander, Wis, 6,654, increase HOT or IS per cent.
 Roanoke, Va, 5o,s42, increase 15,- 968 or 45.3 per cent.
 North Bridge, Mass, 10,o74, in- crease 1,267 or 14.4 per cent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
GRAVES-LAWRENCI0.

Leslie B. Graves, son of Edward L. Graves. proprietor of the E. L. Graves confectionery store, at 75 Fairfield avenue, and Mrs. Myrtle Lawrence, an actress whom MT. Graves met when the Liberty Girls" extravaganza was playing at the Park theatre, this city, some weeks ago, were married last night. This is the second venture on the sea of matri- mony for both bride and groom.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
LEAVES FOR CALIFORNIA

Miss Ruth Skidmore Hall, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Fred W. Hall, of 51p Laurel avenue, starts for California Thursday, for a three months va.ca- tion. While on the Pacific coast, Miss Hall will visit the family of MT. and Mrs. John H. Rollins at Pasadena and Commander and Mrs. William L.. Calhoun at Long Beach
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
BOY REPORTED IMPROVING.

The condition of Willis Johnson of Gilbert street who suffered a. possible fracture of the skull and internal in juries in an elevator accident at the Cudahy Packing Company's barn yes- terday was reported as slightly inn proved at St. Vincent's hospital this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
TWO ORE BISHOPS CHOSEN

Des Moines, Ioda, May 19-Drs. F. T. Keeney of Syracuse, N. Y., and H. Lester Smith of Detroit, were elected bish ops of the Methodist Episcopal church on theb alIot taken late yes- terday, it was announced today at the general conference. Only one more white bishop remains to be chosen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
OBITUARY
Charles Henry Beck

Funeral of Charles Henry Beck was largely attended from his late resi- dence, S69 Madison avenue, at S:30 a. m., this morning, and from St. Patrick's church at g a. m., with a requiem mass celebrated by Rev. John C.. Lynch. The paIFbearers were Patrick O'Brien, William Stowe, Frank Monahan, John Collins John Houlihan and Bert Gilbert Hicks. The interment was held in St. MichaePs cemetery, where Rev. John c. Lynch read the commital services at the grave.
 Elizabeth c. Brennan
 Elizabeth C., daughter of Thomas F. and Elizabeth Brennan, died this morning at the residence of her parents, No. SS Reservoir avenue, after short illness with heart trou- ble. She was 10 years, months and 13 days old, and a pupil of the Read School. She is survived by her parents and six brothers, Thomas. James, Edward, Henry, Vincent and Clifford. The funeral will be held from the residence of her parents, S8 Reservoir avenue, on Friday, at S:30 a. m. and from St. Patricl's church at a. m. Interment in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
COMMITTEE MEETING.

The executive committee of the Neighborhood Improvement of the Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting in the assembly room tomor- row afternoon at 4 o'clock. Henry T. x Cliff will be chairman of the meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19
Ex-REPREsENrATIvE DEAD.

Derby, May 19 - Joseph P. Col well, who served in the general as- senblies of 1909, 1911 and 1913. as a member from this city, died today after an illness of three weeks from heart trouble He was an under taker.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19

the A., T. 6 S. F. R. R., with numer- ous household articles. One brother, one neice, one nephew and four half neices are the benefciaries.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-19

What can that actress do in nnlsi- cal comedy?'
 "It isn't that---it's what she can undo."---Cartoons Magazine.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-24
PAT NEFF NOT WITHIN DRAFT ACE.
THE STATE OF TEXAS.
County OF Mcl.ennan.

THE STATE OF TEXAS
County OF McI.cnnan.
l. Mrs T. Ncii being duly oath. do state that Pat
NJ Nci who candidate Tor Governor Of Texas. and
Tat NJ Ncfi born November GOTH 1871 Moody Texas
Witness my hand this. the day OF August. 1870
MRS L. f. NEFF.
Sworn and subscribed to before by Mrs T. Ne. this the
aIst day OF August
(Notary Scal ESPN STANFORD.
Notary Public in and for Mcl.cnnan County Texas
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-24
THE STATE OF TEXAS.
County 81 Mcl.cnnan.

Before the undersigned authority. this personally APP
peae the parties whose signed this instrument each OF
whom bring by me duly OATH doth
That have personally examined the old family Bible OF
Ncii and his wife Isabella f. Nc the father and Pat NJ
Neii who is candidate for Governor find that the
Bible old faded book with broken back and under the in
the family record marked births among others the following
Pat Morris Neif born November 26h 1871 We find that
the handwriting which this and the other entries this cage
written is old STYLED faded but clear
We further ha, Nc having born November 1871
within the draft age aud required register
Witness hands this, the day o August. i9ao r.
FRANK H. TREY, County Attorney. AIcI.ennan County
BEN C. RICHARDS Mayor City OF Waco. f 60
LEE JENKINS. Chief Of Police. Waco Texas
JAMES =. ALEXANDER County Judge.
" w WOODSON. Pres First Natl Bank, Waco Texas
JUDGE W. H. JENKINS Attorney. Waco Texas.
DR. W L. CROSrIWAIT. Waco. Texas.
GEORGE TlLEN. xSheriii Mclemnan County
DR. l. r HARRINGTON. Waco, Texas.
s W. BISHOP. Attorney. Waco. Texas.
JOE W. HALE, Attorney, Maco Texas.
EDGAR f. WITT. State Senator
and subscribed before this 2Isi,day August
Notary Sca MELISSA SCOTT,
Notary Public in and for Mcl.ennan County Texas
The above misrepresentation is not the only one
that may be expected between this date and Satur-
day.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-24

The time Tor sober thought as TO which OF the
candidates for governor you will cast your ballot on
Saturday, August 18Th has arrived
On the one hand there is Pat NJ. Nefi man
whose record is spotless a Simon-purc Democrat, a
proven patriot and who is in every sense oil the
word progressive
On the other hand one finds Joscph Weldon
Bailey.
There are score of reasons why the people of
Texas will not nominate Bailey for Governor, any
one OF them sufficient to drive from his side tl,ose
who desire good clean government and forward
looking Democrat as chief executive oil Texas.
He is not resident OF Texas his home for many
years having been in Washington ID. c. HIe is not
in touch with Texas affairs or the owner Of Texas
real estate
~IIe is not Prohibitionst, Tor he tells the people
he avors the making OF intoxcans. even N the pr-
vate;home
= Ec is not in favor o Woman Suffrage and
neither the men who lived during the period
when woman was considered the beast OF burden.
He is not in favor OF n single act OF President
Wilson'S Administration, including the declaration
of war against Germany and lie has said 50 many
times
He will not endorse the Democratic platform
nor the principles which have been espoused by Cox
and Roosevelt, although he has been asked time and
again to state his position.
He is not in favor OF the Rural Free Delivery or
the Parcels Post Service, against both OF which
measures he Numbered on the floor OF the United
States Senate. Yet he would pose as friend OF the
farmer.
He opposed in the Senate the Child Labor Law
which has done so much to safeguard the health OF
the women and children of the nation.
He opposed the Pure Food Law and in recent
speech rdicued the law having To do with Milk In
spection.
He opposed the Democratic party. as a party
when he returned to Texas year ago and at Cow
ngton and Fort Worth declared he could 60 no fur
Their with the Democratic party. In conference with
Jim Ferguson he conspired to organize the American
party, but later changed his mind and became can
didatc again as Democrat
He defended Lorimer in the United States Sen
ate, at time when both good Democrats and good
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-08-24
NEXT SATURDAY

NcpuDlICdIlS were HOluilS tlcr noses.
He has opposed every Democratic President
since the Civil War and opposed w. j. Bryan when
a candidate three times.
He has never yoked his name with any piece of
constructive legisation; on the other hand his name
has been yokcd with Republican reactionary leaders
and the Waters-Perce Oil Corporation in a most un-
enviabc manner
When you think OF the great Panama Canal YOU
wonder why Bailey joined in with the great trans
continental railroads in opposing its construction.
He refused to make even one iour-minutc
speech Tor his country the boys in the trenches
when the nation was at war, but since the war he
has been quick to criticse everything connected
with it,
Does Bailey think the people OF Texas will elect
man with such record as this the governor OF the
state! a. =.
No. Bailey thinks nothing OF the kind
He knows today that he is defeated man.
Therefore, he desperately grasps at every straw
in the hope OF bostering up his waning political for
tunes.
He is seeking to prove to the people that Pat NJ
Nei his political opponent is the same kind OF man
Joe Bailey is in the hope that he can defeat him
He knows that candidate such as re himself is
ought to be defeated
He therefore maliciously and slandcrously in a
recent speech declared that Pat NJ Nefi was draft
evader, alleging he had been born on November 10
1872, when matter Of fact ii he had made the
slightest investigation. ne would have learned that
Nei was born November 20. 1871, and was not
required to register under the law being nearly
year over the draft age. ,. Is ....
The following aiidavs prove beyond doubt
that the statement made by Joe Bailey and circu-
lated by some OF lis supporters, absolutely false
and without foundation: