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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-18
LANDLORDS BEAR BRUNT OF LAND
 WAR IN IRELAND
Owners of Less Than 300 Acres Are Free From All
 Attacks.

Dublin, June 1S.-In several of the western counties of Ireland, disturb ances are now more agrarlan tnah political. The Sim Fein seeks to control the land-movement and pre- vent it getting out of hand It mas been decided that nobody shall be at lacked or his cattle driven to make him sell part of his land unless he possess more than 500 acres. This is a. very exceptional amount for any tenant to hold so that the agitation in future will be directed solely against landlords and ranchers.
 Proclamations have been issued in the disturbed counties in the names of their Parliamentary representa- tives forbidding claimants to land to act in the name of the republic. They point out that many of the claims which have been made are without foundation, and only serve to create i'll feeling between those who ought to be friends and comrades, which Is another way of saying that even good Sim Feiners are being squeezed.
 Machinery is set up for the arbit- rament of claims, which in future are to be sent to the registrars Of district courts set up under the authority or the Dali Eireann. Courts on these
  thority, of the Dali Eireann, have for some time been functfoning Tn Ga1- way and other counties. Their de- cisions have not infrequently been in favor of the owner of the land against the claimants.
 In some cases such decisions were defied. Thereupon the recalcitrant parties were promptly placed under arrest and conveyed by Sim Feiners to unknown destinations. Such arrests by Sim F'einers, in pursuance of a policy of endeavoring to maintain public order in property and social matters are not uncommon. Nobody knows where the prisoners are or what happens to them, but the ar rests tend to strengthen popular de- pendence on Sim Fein power.
 The application of martial law which is so often talked of is sim pie matter. Under the Defence of the Realm Act, still in force, it can be applied to any extent anywhere in Ireland Its general application to the whole country in all it's com pleteness is, I believe, not contempla- ted. But nearly all districts have had it partially applied in some form, and some districts have had it fully applied. At the moment it is only in partial application anywhere
 In Dublin it is manifested princi- pally in the curfew law which has had but little effect on the life of the city. But its drastic application in certain districts is a possibility of the imm ediate future. When applied a couple of years ago in Clare it re- duced the whole area to an apparent quiet, and disturbance only became possible after it's removal. All &C., tivity was dependent on the per- mission of the military commander and the whole business of buying and selling at fairs and markets was con- trolled, and in some cases entirely stopped Any fresh application of martial law is likely to be of this kind, and to be confined to partic- uIar areas
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-18
PLAN TO BUILD LAST LINK ON
 MOHAWK TRAIL

With the completion of a ten-mi1e stretch of new road from Petersburg, New York, to WNliamstown, Mass. plans for which have been adopted, a new avenue from the West to the famous automobile touring section Of the Berkshire Mountains will be opened. The new road, half of which lies in each state, is to pass over Petersburg Mountain, which has an elevation of just over two thous- and feet, and presents one of the most remarkable scenic views in America:--to the east, the various ranges of the Berkshires, including majestic Mount Greylock, north and south the beautiful valleys in which such charming towns as Williamstown North Adams and Pittsfeld nestle, while, to the west, the wonderful view extends to the far away Adiron- dacks, with the great peak White Face as the outermost sentinel on a rare horizon.
 This new stretch of road will also supply the missing link" of the fa- nous Mohawk Trail and add mater tally to it's diversified scenic beauties. Tn fact, it was a part of this trail when the latter served as the route of the annual migration of the Iro- quois tribes to othe low lands and coast of Massachusetts. When com pleted, this new road will provide a direct route into the Berkshires via Troy, which will be h1gnIy apprecia- ted by upstate motorists. It will also provide New EnglanderS with a direct route into the central part of New York State.
 Highway Commissioner Greene, of New York State, has promised to have the five-mile piece of new road ex- tending from Petersburg to just over the summit of Petersburg Mountain completed within twenty-four months The remaining stretch, lying in Mas sachusetts, is to be built with a special appropriation which the Legislature of that state is expected to grant at it's next session. The residents and various other interests in the Berk- shires which have been so largely re- sponsfble for the present fine system of highways there, are all working for the new road.
 1. Meantime, the gravel road from Alps to Williamstown via Hancocn furnishes an excellent route for reach Ing Williamstown from either Troy or Albany. This stretch of road has just been widened and regarded. It is somewhat longer than the route road is opened, and, of course, can- not rival the remarkable scenic views of the latter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-18
HAVE EXTENDED
 POLISH DRIVE

In response to the large number of requests from local committees throughout the country, the Washing ton Committee of the $50, 900, ,0OO Polish Liberty Loan Drive have decided to extend the campaign to July 5.
 The drive was to close vest erday, but the vast amount of interest shown by Poles throughout the country in the campaign the last 10 days urged the local committees to appeal to Washington for the extension, the be- lief being expressed that the quota of $50, coo, GOO could be increased to $75,- OG0 900.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-18
OLD TIME TRADE
 FEATURES THIS
 GERMAN STORE

Berlin, June 1S.---At TIalensee, near Berlin. general store has been opened for moneyless interchange of country products and town made articles. Country farmers barter their dairy produce against boots, shoes, cotton yarns, candles and similar con- modities. The accepted unit of value is eggs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-18
TACTLESS IS RIGHT

ssMrs. Black is positively tactless''
 s-Tactless! Why that woman would wake her husband out of an, after noon nap to show him her dressmak- er,s ibf11.s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-18

Beer glasses being used by fight ing factions in Germany. No scarcity of this form of ammunition reported.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-07-19
PRINCE JOACHIM'S SUICIDE
ID RTNCES ARE only men, the sons of loving

4 RINCES ARE only men, the of loving mothers,
l. other The that Prince Joachim the
former Kaser dead by his hand the heart
to Tidngs that the will grevousy affect his
mother but statement that mothers always suffer such
1t is not the prince but the who kills himself 1t
not the but the mother who for The
death of the and the anguish of the other with
all such death and all such pain An not to blame
because she because he is the
of Society," the of the times
the fault If will insist raising up emperors and
kings those persons will exist.
During the history of the Republic President and
Vice President of either has killed himself
not always put genius to the office of President
but it always puts in fairly strong, intelligent healthy
persons
In royal families the faint Of degeneracy always exists
Wilhelm creature with bad shriveed
and mind warped in grievous Joachim
eccentric irresponsible boy full of foolish FRANKS and undg
nified tricks Divorced from his wife, his rank and his wealth
not the strength live
other has done before him circumstances of dscour
agement is human to be for him but wise
her that the hunbles capable suffering
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-07-19
WIFE NEAR MELLEN,

Pittsheld, Mass, July 19-Mrs.
Katherine L. Mellen of New York
spent the weekend in the Berk-
shires motored within a few rods of
Council Bluffs, the home of her hus-
band, Charles S. Mellen, retired rail-
road President, who was given the
legal right to live apart from her in
a sensational Probate Court hearing
here in September, 1918. Both. how
ever denied, when questioned. that
her visit here had any significance
looking toward a reconciliation.
Mrs Mellen came to Pittsfield. she
said, to visit her daughter, Priscilla,
twelve years old, one of the four
Younger children now living with
their father, and who was operated
on on wednesday for adenoids. Mrs.
Mellen admitted that it was through
Mr.. Mellen that the child's request to
see her mother was transmitted. Mrs
Mellen. who stopped at the Maple
wood here, returned to New York to-
day. When asked if she intended to
press her suit for divorce, she replied
she was undecided.
There will never be reconcilia-
ton" she declared. Il should moi
have endured his treatment as long
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-07-19
WHAT rs BEST
FOR HORSES IN
WARM WEATHER

The following hot-weather rules for
horses are suggested by the Boston
Work-Horse Relief Association.
Load lightly, and drive slowly.
Stop in the shade if possible.
A sponge on the top of the head, or
even a cloth, is good if kept wet If
dry it is worse than nothing.
Water your horse as often as pos
sib1e. So long as horse is working,
water in small quantities will not
hurt him. But let him drink only
few swallows if he is going to stand
still.
When he comes in after work.
sponge off the harness marks and
sweat, his eyes, his nose and mouth,
and the dock Wash his feet but not
his legs.
If the thermometer is rs degrees or
higher, wipe him all over with a
damp sponge, using vinegar water if
possible. Do not wash the horse at
night.
Saturday night, give a bran mash,
lukewarm; and add a tablespoonful of
saltpetre.
Watch your horse If he stops
sweating suddenly, or if he breathes
short and quick, or if his ears droop,
or if he stands with his legs braced
sideways, he is in danger of a heat
or sun stroke and needs attention at
once.
If the horse is overcome by heat,
get him in the shade, remove harness
and bride, wash out his mouth, sponge
him all over, shower his legs, and give
him two ounces of aromatic spirits of
ammonia, or two ounces of sweet
spirits of nitre, in a pint of water; or
give him pint of coffee warm. Cool
his head at once, using cold water, or,
if necessary, chopped ice, wrapped in
a cloth.
If the horse is off his feed try him
with two quarts of oats mixed with
bran, and a little water; and add a
| little salt or sugar. Or give him oat-
meal cruel or barley water TO Crink.
Clean your horse at night, SO that
| he can rest well, and clean him
| thoroughly. The salt dandruff drying
on his skin makes him uncomfortable,
and often produces sores under the
| harness.
| Do not fail to water him at night
! after he has eaten his hay. If you
don't he will be thirsty all night.
| If it is SO hot that the horse sweats
| in the stable at night, tie him outside,
with beddingtA1nder him. Unless he
cools off during the night, he can
not well stand the next days heat.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-07-19
RETIREMENT OF MIR. CUMMINGS

is THE custom for the candidate for President to desg
his head the Democratic Ma
tional committee and Mr.. Cox will follow the The
opinion appears to be that Congressman Cord Hull of Ten
will be Mr.. Cummings The lat
ter will take the important place in the which he
held during campaigns The Democratic party has
pered during the period in which Mr. Cummings has headed
the National committee. AS spokesman for the administration
after the illness of the President he made gracious figure
debating without proving without and pleading
without passion No American leader has given better
ample Of high ideals the platform than Mr.. Cummings
excepting, the President himself.
Mr. Cummings brings honor to his state credit him
SELF Mr. Wilson fortunate in having such to carry
the education of the nation in the principles of universal
peace, to be attained through League Of Nations.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-07-19
JUDGE. WILDER
PUZZLED BY LOSS
OF A COPS CLUB

Michae ell Slirotua.h, of 81 Garden street,
who is alleged to have been one OF
the leaders of a gang of men who as
saulted Patrolnan John ]. Fitzpatrick
in Park avenue Saturday night, was
araigned in the City court this morn
ing on charges of assault. The case
was continued until Saturday, pending
further investigation. 81.
According to the story told in court,
it appears that Officer Fitzpatrick or
dered Sirotuah out of a, saloon in Park
avenue after he had engaged in an
argument with Frank Pekar, the pro-
piretor. Sirotuah went UP the street
a short distance ard then stopped to
talk with two women. The police
man again approached him and Or
dered him to move on.
The argum ent broke forth anew
and Fitzpatrick was forced to use his
club Whether the officer welded the
nightstick in self defense is a dis
puted point. A gang of men appear
ed on the scene at this time, and
pitched on the officers. In the
scramble, Fitzpatrick received rough
treatment at the hands of the gang.
He seized the leg of Sirotuah's trous-
ers. but the garment fetched away"
and the man made temporary get
away, taking the officers club with
| him. Fitzpatrick was forced to fire
his revolver in the air thre times to
| clear away the mob.
| "The story sounds all rgiht,'' said
| Judge Wilder this morning, except
| that I cannot see how Sirotuah Sc
| cured the club and ran off with it,
The police are attempting to iden-
| tify some of the men who aided in
beating the officer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-07-19
CHINESE COOK BLAMED
FOR CAPTURE OF EMDEN

Some time ago a mercantile marine
officer, who during the war was on
naval service, related the following in
teresting episode in regard to the cap
ture of the Emden. The famous Ger
man raider landed a company of men
on the Cocos Island in the early hours
of the morning when most of the men
in the wireless station were asleep.
The detachment of Germans were
under orders to put the wireless ap-
paratus out of action. Near the beach
they came across a Ch1nese-one OF
the cooks at the station mess. They
seized and commanded him to lead
them to the telegraph office. Unfor-
tunately for the emissaries of the Fa-
therland the cook kept his wits about
him, and, unknown to his captors,
managed to signal to one of his fellow
countrymen who was also station
servant, and who happened to be near,
that he was to convey the news Of the
landing with all speed to his masters.
This man slipped away poste haste
to the operators quarters and in the
meantime the cook led his guards by
a roundabout way through the bush to
their destination.
Appraised by the Chinese who had
| come direct, as to what was happen
! ing, the operators were able TO send
out a wireless that the Emden was
| in the offing, so that by the time the
| Germans had arrived on the scene the
! Sydney had picked up the message
and was making at full speed toward
| the enemy.
| The Germans, not knowing tina
/ their presence had already been be-
| trayed, arrived at the instrument room
| and soon demolished its contents, nc
doubt feeling that they had done E
/ good mornings work. Alas! theil
calculations were all upset through thu
presence of mind of a humble Chimes
| cook. The latter was not forgotten
by the British authorities, for he nov
lives a gentleman of ease and leisur'
in his native town.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-07-19
The PEOPLES SAY
A TRAVELLERS GRIEVANCE.
Editor of The Times:

Editor of The Times:
We learn from historians that in
the old colonial days a trip from
Boston to New York was only accom-
p1ished after many delays and hard
ships. The hardships were, in a
measure, due to the conditions Of the
roads; but the delays were largely
occasioned by the investigation Of the
belongings of the traveller as he pass
ed through different sections to coll
lect duties for the support Of the
home government.
Until recently there has been no
hold ups on our highways by public
officials to collect duties or levy
| tribute. During the war all were
glad to aid the government and ma
| tional organization in the good work
| in hand and it was pleasant to note
| the zeal of officials in securing funds
| for the same. But conditions have
changed. New drives are being or
ganized over night Many are COM
| mendab1e and should be properly
| presented to the public for assistance
| and support, but that everyone who
has a bee in his, or her bonnet
should be entitled to call out the
police and hold up innocent unof-
Tending citizens and extract a duty
or tribute for some enterprise in
which he has no greater interest than
| in the canals in Kamshatka is an out
| rage.
Cities have a police force and have
| been the chief offenders in the game.
| If the $50 odd towns OF this state
should employ like measures, to pro-
> coed, the traveller would need to be
equipped with gattling guns Or go by
air. Traffic officers are supposed to
accelerate and not impede traffic
Who determines the objects for which
the police shall make holdup The
mayor, aldermen or the men them
selves What is the force paid for
This going through a party is de-
mora1izing, it destroys the morale OF
the men and makes them look like
criminals.
A lady going on long journey by
| train, but taking our rapid transit
system to the station and spending
several anxious minutes at each turn
out while the trol1eymen converse6
with the home Office, met her Water
loo at Ash Creek. All must pay
t tribute. Time is of no Importance
The station, the departed train. Oh
: for less officialdom.
l B. W. HANF,ORD,
Z Weston, Conn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-07-19
CORK IN TERROR
BOMBS THROWN
OContinued from Page One.)


were one dead and IA wounded. The
firing, which was participated in, it is
stated, by military patrols in motor
lorries and armored cars, caused con-
sternation. Frightened women and
children hurried into side streets and
doorways and knocked frantically at
numerous houses for admission. Vol
unteer patrols hurried to their assist
ance but several young girls and
former soldiers already had been hit
by flying bullets and were taken to
the hospital.
The trouble started when reports
were received that John Burke, a
former soldier, had been killed by the
military in Belfast.
He was employed in local chem1-
cal works. On the wall above the
spot where he died the following was
written:
''R. l. P Killed by the military of
the Stafford regiment"
The excitem emit was increased when
IA armed men forced their way into
the Cork Country club and killed
Commission Smyth of the Royal Irish
Constabulary, a one-armed veteran
who was credited with having order
ed the police in Ireland not to be
| afraid to shoot with effect.
| On entering the smoking room OF
| the club one of the assassins said to
| the victim:
! Were not your orders to shoot al
| sight? Well you are i1 sight. So pre-
| pare
Whereupon three shots were fired
! The rush or civilians from the
| principal streets was followed by the
volunteers, who warned the people
| to lie down while the volunteer
| guards watched the movements of the
armored cars.
Most of the casualties occurred ir
| the northern part of the city where
| the i1frmary staff dealt with the
! most serious cases, retaining the
worst and sending the other wound
| ed home after giving them treat
| ment.
After midnight the streets were
comparat lively quiet, with the military
| patrolling them. There was occasion
| al firing up till o'clock this morn
| ing, however, the patrols once IN
| while letting go a volley.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-07-19
BOUND OVER ON
PERJURY CHARGE;

Fred F. Carlson, %, of New Haven.
who was arrested here yesterday at
ternoon by State Policeman Frank
M Nichols, on a. charge Of perjury
was bound over to the September
term of the Superior court by the
City court this morning. Bonds were
fixed at $4,000.
It is alleged that Carlson under
the name of George F. Williams"
swore out a second automobile license
in this city, after his original license
had been revoked by New London
court. The warrant for his arrest
was issued by Prosecuting Attorney
Alexander L. Delaney.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-07-19
LABOR WILL VOTE AS UNIT.

Washington, July 1s-"OrganIza-
ton work to bring the forces of la
Dor into still greater activity in the
political campaign has been planned
by the A. F. Of l.. National Non-Par-
tisan Political Campaign Committee"
Samuel Gompers, Frank Morrison and
James O'Connell. the members of the
committee, announced today The
committee, appealing to organizations
of labor in each Congressional dis
trict, have sent a letter which says:
ut has been suggested that all the
labor organizations of your Congress
sional district hold a district confer
ence to make plans to carry on the
Congressional campaign. If neces-
sary, district conference could be
orga nized to carry on the district non
partisan political campaign in har-
mony with the desires of the people,
to the end that conflicts in supporting
or opposing candidates may be avoid
ed"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1920-07-19
UNION FACTORIES
ARE READY TO
FIGHT PROFTTEER

New York, July 19.-Profiteering in
the women's garment industry will be
Fought with union owned shops fac
tories and stores by the International
Ladies' Garment Workers Union.
This became known here today when
officials of the union announced that
1t has committee at work laying the
foundation for the first group of union
owned factories, which are expected
to be in operation by next Spring
These factories are to be esta blished
according to Benjamin Schlesinger, In
ternational president, to dem onstrate
that the workers can be paid first class
wages, work less hours and enjoy bet
ter working conditions than they are
now getting and reap a reasonable
profit from their products and still
sell it considerable under the regular
market price.
The union proposes to sell its out
put to consumers through their own
stores.
The first group of six factories will
be established in New York, together
with number of union stores, union
officials said. Others will be located
in Chicago and Philadelphia
Ample funds for the factories have
been provided by the International
union, Mr.. S ch1esinger said, and later
as more money is needed union shop
and factory assessments will be lev
| led to finance the project until it is
| put on paying basis.
I'VE expect to be turning out medi-
UNI and high price garments for the
| Spring trade,'' A. Baroff, secretary OF
the union said. ''The first factories
| will probably employ about loo
workers to be selected by the union
They will pay higher wages than ar
| paid by EMPLOYERS in the garment in
dustry and a seven-hour work day vii
be in effect, he added. The worker
| now work an eight-hour- day with
| half holiday on Saturday.
| The local unions Of the Ladies' Gar
ment workers, according to Mr.. Barof
are also taking steps on their own In
r itiative to defeat the high cost of 1iv
ing by establishing cooperative restau
| rants and stores. A number Of store
have been started in New York and
, restaurant is being operated by union
; in Philadelphia, he said.