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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-05-03
ArLANrlc,s WAVES MEASURED

The size of the waves of the Allan
tic Ocean has been carefully ascertain
ed as a result of extensive investiga-
tons made by the officers of the Hyd-
geographic Office of the United States
navy department. In height, we are
assured, these waves usually average
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-05-03

James E. Ferguson, former gov
ernor Of Texas. has announced his
candidacy for president on the plat
form of the American party, organ
lied recently at Fort Worth by fac
ton Of Texas Democrats. Mr.. Fer
guson has expressed his opposition
to the league of nations, the equal
suffrage amendment, national prohi-
bition and compulsory military train
ing. His platform also includes rec
ignition of the principle of trades
unionism and full pardon for Eugene
V. Debs, imprisoned Socialist leader.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
LEADERS ASK
 FOR A DELAY
Democrats Will Study Pro posal To Declare
 Peace.

Washington, April 1-The Repub- Hcan effort to terminate the state of war with Germany, formally launch ed in the House yesterday with the introduction of a joint resolution to that effect, occupied the attention of the foreign affairs committee today although by agreement with Demo- cratic leaders it will not be brought up in the House until next Monday. Chairman Porter of the committee, to which the resolution was referred af- ter he had thrown it into the House hopper, planned to hold brief hear ings before reporting it back with the way paved for rushing it through the House under a special rule.
 Introduction of the resolution. which was drawn after conference of Republican leaders, was followed by decision to force it through Friday with four hours debate, but Demo cratic leaders requested and obtained Q delay until Monday in order to per init a careful study of the proposal which provides also for rescinding the war powers of the President
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
INVESTIGATING
 DRIVER WHOSE
 CAR HIT WOMAN

George GauI, of Hunters Point, L. l., who was arrested last night on a charge of reckless driving after he had struck and injured Miss Alice Burke, of 303 Fairfield avenue, was held in $500 bonds by the police to- day until an investigation of the case can be completed.
 Gaul was operating the automobile without a, license, and when asked as to who owned the car, stated that 1r was the property of saloon keeper of Bayside, L. I. He knew the man only by the name of Red and said that he had been employed as bartender in the saloon for six months. The case will be heard Saturday morning and the police in the meantime will determine whether the machine was stolen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
YOUNG ITALIAN BADLY INJURED
 BY ASSAILANT
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 to have been yielded by Manetta- The men then escaped in the automobile.
 Steve Goharli, a boarder at the home of Tom Astill, happened to be in the front room of the house at the time of the shooting, and he was first to reach the wounded man. He noti- fled Asti11, who in turn telephoned to State Policeman Frank Verelli, and informed him that a man had been shot and was dying. Verelli was aroused by the sounds of the shots but believed them to be caused by an automobile.
 Dr. J. A. Maxwell of the Emergency hospital was summoned by the police man, and he ordered Catardo's re- mova1 to St. Vincent's hospital.
 Angelo Manetta, the man who is wanted by the police is described as a Sicilian, about 24 years of age. He is about five feet six inches tall and weighs about 40 pounds. He has black hair and a dark complexion. lie is charged with assault with attempt to murder.
 While searching Manetta's room in East Main street, this morning, State Policeman Verelli discovered a stiletto with an eight-inch blade.
 Coroner Phelan went to St. Vim cents hosptaI this morndng and se- cured a statement from Catardo. The latter believed himself to be on his deahhbed so his remarks will be re- garded as an nte-mortem state ment. Although the coroner did not reveal the name of Catardo's assail- amt he admitted that Catardo said he had dispute with Manetta because the latter was not considered a fa- vorahbIe suitor for Catardo's sister. He said Manetta and his companion stopped him on the Tunxis hill road Manetta asked him if he would not consent to his sister marrying Man etta. When Catardo refused to give 1 his consent Manetta seized him ano fired the fatal shot. The bullet went | through Cadardo's body, emerging al l the back.
 Then Manetta is alleged to have slashed Catardo's chin with a razor | Catartlo did not remember anything | after that. He said he worked nights at the SieHnon plant while Manetta l was employed there in the day time Neither Catardo nor Manetta is mar
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
WORKMEN ON
 LIGHTERS STRIKE
Erie Ferry Boats Will Be Tied Up By 8
 Tonight

New York, April 1-Workmen em- ployed on lighters and tugs of the railroad company struck today over the question of hours of labor. Union officials predicated that before night fall the walkout would spread to every railway and passenger ferry in New York city and officials of the lines appeared confident that there would be no further spread of the strike.
 After the marine workers strike committee had failed to reach an agreement with railroad officials at a conference this morning Captain Will jam A. Maher. chairman of the strike committee, announced that the Erie ferryboats would be tied up at 8 o'clock tonight
 Timothy B. Healy, business mana ger of the Marine Engineers, declare ed the question of calling g. simultaneous strike at the Erie railroad repair shops at Jersey City, N. J., and New burgh, N. Y. would be taken up to- day with Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of LaboE
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
WARNING OF DEMOCRATIC
 PRIMARIES.

Notice is hereby given that Demo- cratic. Primary will be held in and for the Town of Bridgeport in the several voting districts on the fourteenth day of April, 1920. between five o'clock and nine o'clock P. M, for the pur- pose of selecting delegates to the Town Convention, which will be thereafter held in and for the Town of Bridgeport. The delegates selected Ut said primary will select the dele gates from the Town of Bridgeport to the State Convention of the Demo- cratic party, to be hereafter held in the City of New Haven, and take part in any other business proper to come before said Town Convention.
 JOHN A CORNELL, JR.,
 Town Chairman Democratic Party.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
TWO DIvoRCEs GRANTED.

Catherine Griswod Hampton of this city was granted a divorce this morning from Edward R. Hampton, described by the wife as head waiter at the Amazon Hotel. Fairfield ave- nue. Judge Curtis. of the superior court allowed the divorce on the ground of cruelty. The wife was al- lowed the custody of a minor child, Grace Marie, aged three years. The Hamptons were married May 4, 1916.
 Judge Curtis also granted a decree to Lillian Routt of Stamford, whc sued Claude w. Routt of New York. Desertion on July 1, 1916. was the ground. The marriage took place Nov. 21, 1912. The wife's maiden name was Lillian EngeIike
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
DIED.

MOSES - On Wednesday, March 31, 1920, after a short illness, Leahman S., beloved husband of Irna (nee Rothschild) and dear father of Janice
 Funeral from his late residence, sol West 113th St., Friday, April 2. 10 a. n.. I1aston, Pa a% SMITH - In this city, Wednesday, March S1, 1920. Della, widow of John Smith.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Hugh J. Lavery, 1859 Noble avenue, on Satur day, April 8, at 9:3O a. m., and from St. Augustine's church at 10 o'clock
 Burial in St. Michael's cemetery. A solemn high mass of requiem will be offered for the repose of her soul on Monday morning, April 5. at St. Augustine's church, at g o'clock, which relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
 U1b" BEERS-In this city. Tuesday, March 30, 1920, Alfred Bishop Beers, in his 75th year.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at Christ Episcopal church, OOuFlldno SLTeets OH fTludy, ApTl1 2, at 2:3O D. m. Body will lie in state in the church from 12:15 to p. m.
 Burial Mountain Grove cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. S31b* NOONAN-In this city, April 1, 1920, M. Henry. son of the late Michael H. and Marceila Noonan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 405 Madison avenue, on Saturday, April 8. at 9:30 a. m.. and from St. Pat rick's church at 10 a. m.
 Internent St. Michael's cemetery. Automobile cortege. U1b# KEEGAN - In this city, March 31, 1920, Hugh Keegan, aged 82 years. Il days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 317 Bishop avenue, on Friday, April 2, at 9:3O a. m.. and from St. Charles church at 10 a. m.
 Interment St. Michaers cemetery. Automobile c7rtege. a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
LOOKING BACK FIFTY YEARS.

(From The Farmer, Thursday April l, 187o)
 At the Democratic City convention, held Tuesday evening" William S. Pomeroy chairman and John N. Near secretary The following nominations made:
 For mayor, Jarratt Morford for city clerk, Stephen S. Blake for city treasurer John Near for city sherifs John Partridge Thomas Kelley; for collector, George Platt.
 For selectmen First Ward Ira Gregory; Second Ward Eli Thompson; Third Ward, John M. Sammis.
 Grand jurors Aaron stilson, Martin Conrad, Oscar J. Cramm.
 Constables, John ONeil, George W. Lewis Patrick Pagan, Henry Sesam, Albert Wakeman, George M. Nal Iory. Thomas McCovern.
 Registrars of voters H. B. Gould, William Kirk, Wm. Rudge.
 There was no business before the City Court today. We consider this fact worth mentioning it rarely hap pens that the court is devoid of business
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
HOLD SUSPECT
 IN MURDER CASE

Steubenv1fse. Ohio, Aprd 1--Affks On5Knck, a Russian, was brought here today from Ramsey, Ohio, and placed in the Jefferson county jail, charged with killing Frances South, whose body was found near Adena, Ohio, last Thursday. Onunck was arrested by John Crawford, a game warden, late yesterday. There was much ex- citement in Adena when the news of the arrest reached that place but the authorities said they did not fear any attempt to lynch the prisoner, who is under close guard
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
SPIRITED AWAY
 REPRESENTATIVE

Dover, Del. April 1-Repr Hart, who was spirited away yester- day by suffrage workers, returned to the state house this morning. He in- troduced the suffrage resolution and has it in charge in the House. Hart announced that he will call up the resolution for a vote this afternoon. This is in accordance. he said, with a written pledge he gave Mrs. Thomp- son, leader of the and-sunragists, late last night.
 No change occurred in the situation over night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
BARTON ARRESTED.

One of the features at the dinner of the Kiwanians today in the breakfast room in The Stratfiefd was the arrest of R. H. Barton, who conducts a GUS tom shirt company at 445 Fairfield avenue. Barton was arrested for profteering, the April 1'' warrant charging him with prodteering by cutting off the tails of the shirts he manufactures and using them for his own profit. The 'toficer'' finally re- Hnquished his prisoner at the urgent request of other Kiwanians.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
AUTO DRIVER ARRESTED.

Joseph Lesnick, of 431 Kings high way, driver of the car which collided with machine operated by Mrs. R P. F1emming, at the corner of Colder Hill and Court streets, Thursday af. ternoon, was arrested yesterday on charges of reckless driving. LesnicB and two men who were riding with him at the time of the accident, were severely injured when the machine nVerturned.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
ISSUE NEW MAPS.

Two new maps have been issued by the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey to take the place of the old maps and they may be procured from J. H. Shannon at the Collectors office in the Post Office building. One of the new charts, No. 221, covers the coast from Bridgeport to Stamford and the other, No. 369, covers New York harbor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
CHARGES BREACH
 OF AGREEMENT

Refusal to sell property on Eaton street as agreed is the basis of a. suit filed in the superior court today by Oliver Knight of this city against Elizabeth Webb of this city. It is claimed that on January 28 last, the defendant requested Knight to buy the property from her. He paid $100 as a deposit but declares that the de- fendant later refused to sell him the tract, which has a frontage of AS feet on Eaton street. Knight asks the court to give him a conveyance of the land and $5.00O damages.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
ASH MEN SEEK
 $5.2O PER DAY

Hartford, Conn, April 1-The ash men of Hartford-those who collect ashes and refuse-have gone on strike. They quit today. All are city employees.
 While they have not as yet present ed any demands it is understood they want a raise in pay to $5.20 a day. They are now getting $4
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
PREMIER AND
 FOCH CONFER

Paris, April 1.---Prennier MilIerand this morning received Dr. Won Mayer, the German charge d'affairs, and went over the situation in the RuI1r district with him
 After the departure of the charge the premier conferred with Marshal Foch respecting eventual measures to be taken if the Germans should dis regard the decision against the send ing of more of their troops into the Ruhr district.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
THREE BoYs DIVIDE REWARD.

Hartford, April 1-The three boys who on Wednesday found the body of a woman, identified as that of Mrs. Charles R. Edwards of Florence, Mass, in the flood on the East Hart ford meadows, will divide between them a reward of $20O offered by the woman's family when she disappeared on Nov. 10. The boys are Donald Stevens, Clayton Geer and Gardner Hills.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
SEEKS DIVORCE.

Esther Walters is named as core spondent in divorce proceedings brought in the Superior court today by Loretta WoEcott of this city against William H Wolcott of this city. The husband is alleged to have met Esther Walters in New Haven and in Cleveland, O. The WoIcotts were married September 29, 1910. The wife's maiden name was Loretta Cole man. The suit is retnnable to the April term
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
WILL CLAIM DAMAGES,

Notice of intention to claim dam- ages against the city was filed in the City Clerks office today by the at torney for Samuel Bernstein, who claims that on March 29, he was driving his automobile along Main street near North avenue, when ii struck an improperly filled excava- ton, resulting in damage to the ma- chine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
DAYLIGHT LAW
 IN PH|LADELPH

Philadelphia April 1--Rfayor Aoers issued a proclamation today urging stores and factories to open and close one hour earlier between April 12 and October 31.
 His action to save daEHght without pushing forward the clocks is in ac- cordance with a resolution adopted by the city council which recently re-I pealed a daylight saving ordinanc9i because it conficted with a state law
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01
HAD NO LICENSE

F1ori Bogdon, jitney driver Of 3o1 Osborn street, was arrested this morning on the charge of operating a public service machine without a proper license He alleged that he was driving the car only for a few minutes while the regular driver went to get his breakfast. Bogdon was re- leased on his own recognizance and will appear for trial in the City court tomorrow morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-01

MOSES - On Wednesday, March 31,
 1920, after a short illness, Leahman S., beloved husband of Irna (nee Rothschild) and dear father of
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-06
DUCKS START
FOR SOUTH IN
G;R||'EATNUMBERS
Cool Weather Last Week in
September Brings Joy to.
!, Hunters.

st. Paul, Mimi. Oct. e.-Coof wealth
= coming the last week in September.
vas n first real call of the season
70 the duck hunters. when reports
Here received from points in Canada
Nat the ducks in that section had
begun leaving the breeding grounds.
throughout the Ten Thousand
Lakes colntry, duck hunters began
preparations for hurried trips to
Phetr favorite passes, should word be
received that the real flight had be-
gun. The weather moderated. how
over, and excellent shooting is as
bured in virtually every section Of the
ptate until after the first real heavy
The first frost drove out the less
pardy birds from the northern section,
bringing them to the rice beds in
Northern Minnesota. where hunters
reported fine sport during the first
pays of October. Canvassbacks, mall
lards and teal were on the wing over
the passes. early and late, giving the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-06
SALVATION ARMY
DRIVE FOR FUNDS
OPENED HERE TODAY

The drive for funds for the Saliva
ton Army started this morning with
the workers making 4. huuse -to-house
campaign in the businetB district OF
the city. A meeting was held last
night at the court house and Is peo-
n were allotted a portion OF the
county to work and an effort will be
made to reach everyone in the dis
trict.
Persons not reached by workers.
are requested to deposit their dona-
tton with their banker and it will
be forwarded to p. s. Peterson of the
Northwestern National bank. treasur-
er OF the committee directing the APP
peal for funds.
Grand Forks has been asked for
$1,000; $500 of this to be raised
IN the city. OF this amount $500
Will he used in paying OF the debt or
the new Salvation Army citadel, To-
Gated in this city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-06
HERD OF
BISON ON THIS
CONTINENT FOUND

Edmonton. Alta. Oct. 6.-One
thousand miles to the northward from
Edmonton. the last herds Of bison on
the North American continent have
been discovered roaming in the coun-
try in the Mackenzie basin.
F. H. Kitto, exploring engineer of
the natural resources intelligence
branch, department of interior. Of
tawa, made the. discovery. The herd
he saw consisted of more than 1000
animals, and he heard reports of an
other herd equally as large farther
north.
The herd seen by Mr.. Kitto. who
spent five months in the north region,
roams in a strip Of country bounded by
the Slave river On the east, and Peace
river on the south, the Cariboo
mountains on the west and the Great
Slave lake on. the north.
Mr.. Kitto entered the country with
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-06
GRAND FORKS HERALD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1920

saddle and pack horses and with one
Indian guide from Fort Smith, The
land in this district is lightly wooded.
Its many sand ridges being covered
with jack pine. n some places there
r excellent park lands, we'll grown
with grass and wooded with poplar.
While the buffalo were rather diff
ficult to approach, Mr.. Kitto was able
to get within 100 feet Of them at times
He describes the animals as being
about the same size as the old prairie
bison, but darker in color. He esti-
mated that the herd consisted of more
than a thousand and the animals are
on the increase.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-06
ADVERTISEMENT.
A Sure Way To
End Dandruf

There Ia one sure way that has
eve failed to remove dandruff at
once. and that is to dissolve it, then
you destroy 1t entirely. To do this,
just get about four ounces Of plain,
common liquid arvon from any drug
store (this Is all you will need), apply
1t at night when retiring; 8 enough
to moisten the scalp and rub It in
gently with the finger tips.
BY morning, most If not all, Of your
dandrun will be gone. and three or
four more applications will complete
ly dissolve and entirely destroy every
single sign and trace Of 1t, no matter
how much dandruff you may have.
You will find all itching and digging
Of the scalp will stop instantly, and
your hair will be fluffy, lustrous,
glossy. silky and soft. and look and
feel d hundred times better.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-06
iultefs the sport which was missed
uur1ng h opening weeks Of the sea-

hunters the sport which wa. missed
son. eee % tne sea-
O~nseasonahy warm weather dur
IN sne PENN of ten. days resulted
. many long automobile and traan
u1ps n scanty bags. Birds which
We're AXE could not be kept for
more than a day.
me real shooting Is expected
uuring the coming two weeks. Old
tlme hunters are not favorably inn
pressed with conditions. Heavy wealth
e. sieet with q bit Of snow and cold
eaougn to cause the water to freeze
70 n paddle of the duck boat, Is
tne WISH of.those who are in the duck
.oun1fy or are waiting in offices in
town for word that the redheads and
nauebflls r on the way south.
Goose hunting in Minnesota, except
IN the west end. is not expected to be
fowl prefer the western passage,
usually coming down in large num-
oers over the Dakota prairies, inter-
rupt1ng their long flight with stops
at cornfields adjacent to bodies of
water.
Numerous hunters from this section
favor the flight in the Dickinson, N.
-, territory, while others find hunt
ing to their satisfaction in the region
OF Eckelson.
Virtually any chain of lakes in the
state will furnish pass shooting to the
satisfaction of the most exactin9 when
the flight is on.
Beginning October is, huntsmen
will have an opportunity denied them
for several years. On that day and
until the n Of November, partridge
and ruffed grouse may be shot.
Reports from the northern section OF
the state show that the partridge are
almost as tame as barnyard fowl. In
the vicinity of Brainerd and north
and east of Duluth the woods hold
thousands Of these birds. the majority
of which do not know what it is to
be hunted. Limit bags are expected
during the opening days of the season.
to be plentiful. Last yea was an
exceptional season, hunters getting
their limit without difficulty. With
proper weather conditions this sea.
son, forest rangers believe big game
hunters will find bagging Of deer and
moose a comparatively Easy task.
Particularly good fishing in lakes
and streams has been reported follow.
ing the first frost. The large mouth
bass, which have furnished the fish
ermen a wild season, striking during
the months they r supposed to show
little interest, went on a rampage
together with the small mouth ant
the silver bass. Large Tings wert
taken from lakes and streams, es
pecially from the St. Croix Lake ant
the Mississippi river. In addition t,
the bass, the walleyed pike and sanl
pike struck whenever a nice IA
sinner drifted in their direction.
A stingy woman can save twice a!
much as a stingy man.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-06
BETHANY mem HELD
BUSINESS MEETING

tlE-- .-U '.'
Knute Hofto wa chosen to serve
as president Of the Bethany Mems
club for the coming year at a meeting
held in the Zion Lutheran church par
lors last night.
Other officers who were chosen at
the meeting last night are: /
President-Knute Hofto.
Vice President-Simon Simonson.
Secretary-C. A. Heen.
Observation-Disclosures johnson.
Members Of the program commit
tee are: 8. o. Bye and Oscar Lar
son.
N. STERN and Kate johnson were
elected members Of the refreshment
committee. and G. o. Bondlie and
H. Bridston of the membership com.
mittee.
Prof. RoEnlie, a member Of the
faculty Of Aaker's business college,
delivered q lecture at last nights
meeting.
.-sH. H.