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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
SUPREME COURT TO DETERMINE VALIDITY
 OF 18TH AMENDMENT

Washington. Jan. 19.---Validity of the federal prohibition constituti onal amendment is to be determined by the supreme court which today grant ed the State of Rhode Island permis- sion to institute original proceedings to test 1t and enjoin its enforcement in that state. >
 The permission was granted by Chief Justice White, without comment or without fixing any time for hear ing arguments in the case
 Motions to bring the suit were
 filed by Attorney General Rice oi Rhode Island, in response to a reso-
 lution adopted by the state legisla- ture authorizing him to take steps to test the validity not only of the amendment but also of the enforce ment act.
 In briefs filed in supsport of mo- ton, Rhode Island authorities ques- toned the validity of the ratification of the amendment and alleged thai tAhe amendment was an Interference with the state police powers and Q violation of the fifth constitutions. amendment. They also alleged that the amendment was "usurpatory, un- constitutional and void.''
 l Rhode Island was one of the states | that refused to ratify the amend nent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19

With the passing of hard liquors and the advent of prohibition many places in Bridgeport which were al- lowed to opeeate- an evil influence over the community but there is one which has been a continual source Of trouble to the police for many years which still continues its nefarious business under the guise of a cabaret and that Is "The Star" on Middle street.
 Any night in the week any citizen may see nearly hundred women of loose character pass in and out of The Star at all hours up to midnight. Some go 1T, alone and come out alone but many leave with young men, hardly more than youngsters and others meet them outside after they have picked them up in the cabaret.
 In the days before prohibition Tobin's place was known from Hart ford to Stamford and as far Sack as New York state for its loose charac- ter and during the war it was raided by the federal authorities.
 Today these women commence to assemble in the Star at about o'clock at night and the men come in soon after and look them over like so much cattle and then attempt to ''date" them up.
 As one enters the swinging doors of the place theE are greeted with the sight of a long narrow room on the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
"Star'' Continues NefariOus
 Business As A "Cabaret"
PLACE LONG KNOWN FOR ITS LOOSE CHARAC- TER--CONTINUAL SOURCE OF TROUBLE
 TO POLICE

left of which is the bar now loaded with cider and soft drinks. Just be- yond that is a large room divided in two parts In the front section Is a piano where a more or less energetic player with a cigarette between his lips sits and plays jazz tunes for the young ladies' in the rear part. Then in the last room tables are scattered about where the "lady' patrons sit around drinking "cider' and soft drinks until a young man comes into the place, stops at the bar. orders drink and stands there and looks them over. Then comes the final touch Once in a while he walks down to the tables where his love to be sits and asks her to go out but more often she is given the high sign and meets him outside the notorious cabaret where the details are arrangH and they go to some place of amusement.
 At times there are taxis waiting at the door and the driver always seems to know just what to do and just where to go without waiting for in struction from either party.
 Altogether the Star" is one of the most notorious places in the city, the police say It is claimed by many that this is a place that has caused the ruin of many young men who just went in there for a lark after having heard something about the place from outsiders .(Continued on Page six.l
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
Finds Baby ln His
 Grip
Woman Swapped Case With Rohland In Grand
 Central
BABY NOW AT BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL

Probably the most surprised man 1n Bridgeport last night was Robert F. Roh1and, of 700 Shelton street, who upon arriving home at late hour after a visit to New York, discovered that someone had swapped handbags with him and left him in possession of an etght-weeks-old baby boy Ihe child was turned over to the police and is now enjoying life immensely III the Bridgeport hospital.
 Rohland stated to the police early this morning, that he entered the Grand Central station in New York about II o'clock last night, and hao with him at the time a black leather bag He boarded the 11:15 p. m. train, and arrived at his home in She1- ton street about o'clock. He placed the bag, supposedly his own, on a table and was then attracted by queer noises which seemed to issue rom the inside of the case. Rohlano thought the sounds to be the same as those which are made by a puppy. Seizing a poker, he broke open the strange handbag, and discovered that it contained baby boy apparently In & very healthy condition. Pinned to the child's clothing was the following note undoubtedly written by broken-hearted mother:
 '"Ihis baby boy is eight weeks old on January 22, 1920. He has been raised on Imperial gres1um and Eagle condensed milk up until now. cen giving him his food accordi g. r@ table in book. He is getting five teaspoon f1ls of granum, B ounces of water and 23-4 of best condensed milk. On Monday, January 5, 1920, he fen from bed three feet drop to floor and land ed fiat on his head face up. Since that lime he has not been himself. 1 have no friends no one cares so leave h1n1
 behind. I am leaving in the Pennsyl- vania railroad at midnight for my home in California, so goodbye ana God bless my baby boy. From the heart of a. broken blossom l thank vou kindly. It is the only way out of it. He was born and baptized a Cath olfc"
 The note was unsigned, but in It. self told the whole pathetic story Reside the child and the letter, the bag contained two bottles of milk and a can of talcum powder. The paoy was nicely dressed.
 The deserted infant was turned over to the Bridgeport hospital las' night. and is now being cared for 1n that institution He will probably be removed to Hillside home at 8, later date, inasmuch as there seems to DC but little chance of locating the par entS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
CAPT. RANDALL,
 BRIDGEPORT BOY,
 LONG IN NAVY

Captain Albert B. Randall, com manner U.S.S. Powhatan, is a Bridge port boy, who has been 20 years con- nected with the U. s. Navy. He was in the auxiliary service, and when war with Germany was declared went into the Naval Reserve. He was as- signed as first commander of the Bridgeport, a converted German ship. doing convoy duty between America and France Returning on the Abra- ham Lincoln, he was torpedoed off the American coast. and escaped cap- ture by a German submarine by dis guising himself as a sailor. After his promotion to the Bridgeport, he was banquetted by the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce, who presented him with a silver ser vice for his ship He has wife and three children living at Whitestone- Long Island. He is an accomplished seaman, in whom the Navy Depart ment has great confidence.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
MRS. MILAN MUST GIVE ACCOUNTING OF
 HUSBANDS ESTATE
War Time Prohibition Held Up Its Settle
 ment

While the prohibition laws held up the settlement of the estate of Charles R. Mclean the former proprietor of the Seaside hotel for over months a hearing was held this morning be- fore Judge Paul L. Miller, in the Pro- bate court, which promises to end in a settlement. The liquors of the sa- loon were divided between Mrs. Eliza beth Mclean, the widow, and the son Howard Mclean, on January 15.
 Mclean died before July first last year leaving a will which gave a. estate to his wife but half interest in his business to the son. On July 1 Mrs Mclean closed the saloon as she could not make any money on light beers when she paid s125 rent each month (Coptiuued on Page Gix)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
$6, GOO FIRE AT
 BRIDGEPORT STEEL
 COMPANY PLANT
Had to Send to Bridgeport For Two Fire Com
 panies

Fire caused by a leak in oil burn ing furnace damaged the plant of the Bridgeport Steel company, Bruce street, Stratford, to the approximate extent of $6,0O0 at an early hour this morning. Bridgeport fire companies No. and responded to a call for aid from the Stratford fire department, and assisted in extinguishing the flames. The loss is said to be covered by insurance.
 The blaze was first discovered about 1:20 o'clock this morning, and was making rapid headway over the oil soaked floor when the Stratford fire department arrived on the scene. Owing to the lack of men, and the fact that a number of fire hydranta were found to be frozen, call was sent in to the Bridgeport firemen.
 Members of Engine companies No and responded, and succeeded in getting a line of hose laid from the old car barns over the city line, to the blazing structure. The flames meanwhile had mounted the side walls of the building, and were racing along the rafters near the roof.
 A short time after the local fire men directed the water from theil line of hose on the flames, the blaz' began to subside and was finally ex' tinguished. Owing to the great head way which the flames had gained be fore they were discovered, the fire" men found 1t impossible to use chem | icals with any effect. Early estimate: ! place the amount of damage in thu neighborhood of $6,000.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
Try To Tow Disabled
 Vessel Into Halifax
EXPECT TO BE ABLE TO TRANSFER ALI. PAS SENGERS TO CEDRIC---CAPTAIN IS
 BRIDGEPORT BOY

New York, Jan. 1s-The army transport Rowhatan, in distress about 700 miles east of New York, report ed that although she was leaking and her boiler room flooded, she was in ''no immediate danger The 500 passengers were "calm and comforta- ble,' the message said. When the sea becomes smoother the passengers will be transferred to the White Star Liner Cedric, which is standing by. The transport will keep afioat for sev. eraI days, Captain Randall wirelessed
 The United States Shipping Board steamer Western Comet, which is among the vessels nearby, will at- tempt to tow the Powhatan to Hali- fax, the nearest port, after the pas sengers have been transferred to the Cedric. The British steamer Bardtc bound from London to New York, Is another vessel standing, by.
 The Powhatan left New York last Friday for Antwerp. First news Of the accident was received Sunday afternoon when S. O. s. calls were sent out.
 New York, Jan. 1s-A line from the British steamer Bardtc has been made fast to the disabled transport Powhatan, and an attempt will be made to tow the vessel into Halifax, a later wireless message from Cap tain Randall to the army transport service here stated. In addition two Ann erican destroyers, two coast guard cutters, and several tugs from Halifax are proceeding to her assistance un- der full steam.
 "A tremendous sea is running" the wireless message stated. Although the passengers on the Powhatan are comfortable they will be transferred to the White Star liner Cedric for safety as soon as the seas moderate The transport at last reports was stiE taking water.
 The cause of the leak is unknown here. Army transport officials said that prior to going to sea on this trip the transport was given thor ough overhauling and inspection. Boston, Jan. 19.--An intercepted message from the disabled transport Powhatan at e:45 m. today was al variance with earlier reports as to the comfort of the passengers. The mes sage said:
 'We are OK. Water practically stopped, but passengers very uncom- fortable with no heat or light
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
BID OF $1,3OO,OOO
 ACQUIRED PROPERTY OF GREAT VALUE
INCLUDES BLACK ROCK APARTMENTS HOUSING PIG FAMILIES, CONNECTICUT AVE, 1O8 AND
 CRANE DEVELOPMENT OF 257 FAMILIES

The Bridgeport Housing Company is the successful bidder for the apartments and group housing develop ment of the United States Housing Corporation in Bridgeport. This was an nounced at Washington on Saturday afternoon, when Edmund s. Wolfe, president of the First-Bridgeport Ma tional bank, and also presi- dent of the Bridgeport Hous- ing Co.,, presented the bid of for these properties.
 The government in the negotiations was represented by Edward J. Mur- phy, local selling representative. The property was acquired for bid of s1,3Oo, 900, and under the terms and conditions which have been prescribed by the government for the sale of its properties here. The sale will be concluded as of February 1st, and the properties acquired are as follows:
 Black Rock apartments, housing 21e families, Connecticut avenue. De velopment, accommodating 1oS fam flies Crane Development of group houses, accommodating 2b7 families.
 For sometime past Mir. Wolfe, president of the Bridgeport Housing Co.,, and MT. W. H. Ham, it's local manager, have been Investigating the government properties which were or 'dered sold, and at a meeting of the directors of the Bridgeport Housing Co.,, held on last Thursday, the result of their investigation was presented to the board and it was unanimously decided that the bid which has been accepted should be made. The bid was immediately placed in the hands of the local government representa- tive, and MT. Wolfe, as president of the Bridgeport Housing Co.,, was in vited to appear before the board of directors of the U. s. Housing Co.,. on Saturday. There were other local ! syndicates, as well as several large real estate operators from out of | town all interested in the sale, and i the bid of the Bridgeport Housing Co.
 was such that the government in- nediately accepted 1t.
 (Continued on Page Six.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
HOUSING COMPANY BUYS GOVT HOUSES
Hands In New York
 Seek Raise

New York, Jan. 19-Towboat service in New York harbor was affected today by a strike of f1T>e- men, deckhands and cooks for 8 wage increase and an eight hour day. Four thousand men went On strike, according to officials of the harbor boatmen's union. Some towing concerns met tho unions demands. In addition to $1 per day for food, deck hands and cooks seek S115 month and firemen $125.
 The wage scale sought is an increase of s35 a month. The men now work eleven hour day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
VIRTUAL (jlTIMATUM SENT ID DUTCH FOR
 GREATEST CRIMINAL
FULL TEXT OF NOTE SENT TO DUTCH GOVERN MENT-NO ARGUMENTS TO DETER ALLIES
 FROM TRYING EMPEROR

Paris, Jan. 19,--Holland is told in the Allied note de- manding the extradition of former Emperor William of Germany that she will ''not fulfill her international duty" if she refuses to asso- ciate herself with the En- tente Powers in chastising crimes committed by Ger mans during the war. The text of the note sent to The Hague. was made public this morning. It follows:
 ''In notifying by these presents the Netherlands government and queen of the text of Article 227 of the treaty of Versailles, g. certified copy of which is annexed, which came into force January 10, the powers have Ehe honor to make known at the same time that they have decided to put into execution without delay thld article (Article 227 publicly ar raigns William II of Germany for a supreme offense against international morality and the sanctity of treaties" and declares the allied and associated powers will address a request to the Netherlands government for his sur render in order that he may be p1ac- ed on trial)
 Consequently the powers address to the government of the Netherlands an official demand to deliver into their hands William of HohenzoHern, for mer emperor of Germany, in order that he may be judged
 Individuals residing in Germany against whom the allied and asso- Ciated powers have brought charges are to be delivered to them under Ar ticle 22S of the peace treaty, and the former emperor, if he had remain ed fin Germany, wouEdi have been deliv- cred under the same conditions by the German government.
 The Netherlands government is conversant with the incontrovertible treasons which iTnperious1y exact that premediated violence of international treaties as well as systematic disre gard of the most sacred rules and rights of nations, should receive IS regards everyone, including the high est placed personalities, special pun ishment provided by the peace con
 (Continued on Page Six.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
HARBOR FROZEN OVER TO DEPTH
 OF FIVE INCHES
Second Time In IT Years That This Has Hap
 pened

Bridgeport harbor is frozen over to the thickness of five inches and all shipping Is at g. standStfll. Word was received from New York this morning that all Sound traffic was stopped and that there were a num- Der of barges of coal and tugs ice- bound at the head of the Sound.
 This is the second time in long period that the harbor has been frozen over. Two years ago during the intense cold of the winter of 1917-1S the harbor was entirely frozen over. That was the first time in more than 5 years this had hap pened.
 Along the water front 1t was con sjdered doubtful whether the New York boat would be able to cut hel way through tonight as the continu- ing cold Is causing an increasing thickness in the ice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
TOWING BOOZE"
 FREIGHTER BACK
 INTO NEW YORK

New York, Jan. 19.---The freighter Yarmouth, disabled off Cape May, N. J., during a storm, was being lowed today into Delaware breakwater by the coast guard cutter 1tasca, accord ing to wireless reports. The craft left this port yesterday for Havana with a cargo of 1iquor valued at s3,00O, 900. Of British registry, she flies the colors of the Black Star Line Steamship Cor poration, the first company of the kind owned entirely by negroes
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
STEAMER ASHORE.

New York, Jan. 19-The American steamer Lake Harney, a vessel in the coastwise service, was reported as ashore today one and one-haff miles east of Blue Point coast guard sta ton on the Long Island coast, and aho11{ IS miles from Fire Island. The ship is lying about 100 yards frorl the shore.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
Soviet Forces To Withdraw
 From UralS

Warsaw, Jan. 19-Terms for concluding peace with the Bol- shevii have been fixed by the Ukrainian government, accord ing to Lemberg newspapers. These include recognition of the independence of the Ukrainian peoples republic, exchange of products between Ukraine and Russia, complete neutrality of Ukraine and the withdrawal of all Soviet forces from the terri tory of that republic and recog- milton of the Ukrainian govern ment, with NJ. Magopa as pre- rnier
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
PoTrERs. WAGES ADVANCE.

East Liverpool, Ohio, Jan. 19.--- President Edward Menge of the Ma tional Brotherhood of Operative Pot ters, announced here today that the wages of abaut 5000 general ware pot ters in the United States would be ad- vaneded ten per cent. February 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
Tardieu Will Not Remain
 Member Of French Cabinet
VIRTUALLY COMPLETED WITH MILLERAND AT ITS HEAD--VIVIANI ALSO NOT WILLING
 TO ENTER GOVERNMENT

with former Premier Rene Vfciani
 He said he was not willing at present to enter the government, g said M. Millerand, "but he assured me Gf This fullest support"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-19
The Weather

Bridgeport and vicinity Snow and warmer tonight, and probably Tuesday.
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-18
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a1tIo Also Out to Win and
Fast Came IS Sure for
landoza

f5nisss rain breaks up the party
4 West vrginians will take a
(. XII Il the Bandu aggregation this
.4s7in II Scnth Side park, and It Is
1.ntfaii III hflderst pod that the Prints
In M ii al { for some sort OF revenge
~ & NIL fortune which they suffer-
I'd Ia Due OPENING mig tmare with the
q q 5bies on Saturday. The Bando VIII
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/. |ofti M tGhed and q real baseDall
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It0ti itiiSf announces that either som;
gtS Il Springer will be on the MI
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+ & 3 Il d. tsr the dispute with the
toni ght the Prints Will have
d I. y. 81 'fesf and then will be forced 10
I,I6ssf bats with The Mining Machin-
& ~ fehm on Thursday night. BOD
K 5HfiaiT has q great bunch In line ana
III 7n1ake things lively in the league.
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MORGANTOWN, May 1S.-Though
/ both meets held so far this year by
the West Virginia University track
team, have resulted in defeats for
the Mountatneers, yet these results
we're fully expected, and On the other
hand, Coach Nat Cartmell is gener-
ally being given credit here with TAX
| ing hold at a late date in the train
| ing season of a bunch OF totally raw
material and laying a solid founda-
tion unon which West Virginia Uni
versity's track athletics may be built
|, to the same basis as that which marks
other branches of sport here at tins
time.
( Cartmells big chance comes Sat
urdav of this week. when on the af-
ternCon of the second day OF the big
| high school championship meet here,
I his SQUAD meets Washington & jeff
erson College in the first dual meet
between these old rivals since sons
wears before the war. If the former
Penn Fiy> "a turn in a victory over
". & ]. iI.I,.s meet he will have as
sured himself of a position Us track
and field menter here as long as ne
wishes to stay. 1t was no secret
when the present arck season was
planned that no victories whatever
were expected. II Cartmell snoweu
signs OF developing track interest
and proficiency in the material that
turned out lie was to be branded 40
successful.
The events Of Saturday afternoons
dual between the Old oGld and Blue
and the Red and Black will be alter
mated with the finals OF the High
school, meet. The elimination trials
in the high school fiel deyents Will
begin at $50 Friday morning and con-
iinue till noon. At 1880 Friday after
noon these elimination trials will be
finished and during the rest of that
| afternoon the trial heats in the half
mile. 44O. 22O, and 100 ayrd dashes
and the two hurdle events will be run
Oft N ali there will be no less than
thirty-ffye different heats In this one
afternoon and display of running
Will BIO provided worth going miles
to see.
On Saturday morning at nine thirty
the finals In the field events will be
continued and the semi-finals In the
100 and 22O dashes, and both hurdle
events will also be held. In the af-
ternoon the only field events on the
high school meet % RENAL will be the
jaavlin throw and broad jump. These
viii be started at 1:15 p M. and the
college field events will follow di.
rectly afterwarSS tAlng mingled
throughout the afternoon with the q;
mails in the dashes, distances and
hurdles for both high schools and the
w. & J.-W. v. q. meet.
w. g ]. has consistently taken
more interest in track work than the
Mountaineers with the result that she
is the favorite to win over Cartmells
embryo organization here Saturday.
CAPTAIN R0wley and Ms men. how
ever. are q strong aggregation In
spite OF their two reyerses and spec
tators at Saturdays games will SET,
good exhibition that no doubt Will
be attended by the usual w & j..
West Virginia spirit. West Virginia
has three straight triumphs over w;
g. ]. this gear In football, basketball
and baseball and everything possible
viii be done to make 1t a clean
sweep for the year.