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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
CANADA IS TO
 INSIST ON HER PLACE IN LEAGUE

Winnipeg, Man., Feb. 1S - Either Canada or the United States would have to step out of the League of Nations under the Lenroot reservation proposed in the United States Senate and Canada will insist on it's right to a place, Arthur Meighen, Minister of the Interior, asserted in an address before the Winnipeg board of trade Membership in the league without power to vote, he said, would be a sham.
 ''The signs are not so reassuring as we wouId like" MT. Meighen con- tinued. Representation obtained by Canada is essential if the right of the Canadian people to nationhood is not to be abrogated. Canada can recog- nize no league in which we have a part where our vote and represents ton are not conceded'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
yonkiIlS
 Case lS
 Up Again Authority to Act As Consular Agent
 Revoked. CONTROVERSY AS TO JURISDICTION

Mexico City, Feb. 19.---4As a result of a controversy between the courts of Puebla as to jurisdiction, the case of W. O. Jenkins, U. $. Consular Agent in that city, is again before the su- preme court. Following the arrest of MT. Jenkins last November on vari- ous charges, including aiding rebel forces in that district, the supreme court decided the federal court in Puebla had authority to try the case
 Judicial investigation, however, was pushed by Julio Mitchell, state pros ecutor of Puebla, in the criminal court, the prosecutor in the meantime stating in several issues that Jenkins was guilty of crimes charged against him. It was recently announced that Jenkins authorization act provision ally as consular agent had been re- volkel and that he would probably be l expelled from the country, if convicted in court.
 Press reports regarding the Jen- l kins investigation in Puebla and also | Prosecutor MitchelPs statements
 have always mentioned the Pueibla 1 criminal court as the tribunal inves- 1 tigating the case, despite the fact l that the supreme courts ruling deter i mined the Jurisdiction of the federal court. Docume entary claims from ] the PuebIa criminal and district | courts were received yesterday by the supreme court, and it appears that l the controversy between the tribunals | in Puebla is not considered settled
 Throughout the proceedings Jenkins has been atter pting to secure tria- | before the federal court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
LIGHT HAS
 BEEN DELEGATED TO
 INVESTIGATE FACTS
Counsel For Lawyers Moved For Immediate Hearing Which Was Refused By Judge Bartlett Cases Con- sidered of Vital I'm pOrtance to Bar.

A new feature was injected into the conspiracy case in volving four Bridgeport law yers in the City court this morning when it came up be- fore Judge Frederic A. Bart lett on a continued hearing from February 9, the new fea- ture being the entrance of for mer Attorney General John H. Light delegated by States At torney Cummings office to in- vestigate the charge of con- spiracy brought against Attor- neys Harry Mesard, Henry Greenstein, Francis J. Breen and Solomon Badesch.
 Judge Light after being introduced to the court by Prosecutor A. l.. De- Laney immediately asked for a con -tinuance of two weeks in order to fully acquaint himself with the facts of the matter and enable him to give Q fair and unbiased review of the af- fair.
 In opening the case Prosecutor De- court to the fact that the cases for 1aney called the attention of the
 Continued on Page SiX.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
TEMPORARY
 FIRE HOUSE
 TO BE BUILT

Milford, Feb. 1e-The selectmen last night authorized the payment of $250 to the Fort Trumbun Beach Fire Company to purchase lumber for the erection of temporary house to take the place of the fire house that was destroyed by fire last week.
 The temporary house will be erect ed on lot adjoining the old housa and will contain room for the hous- ing of the chemical engine, with a sleeping room for one man and room for the meetings of the fire company and the Ladies Auxiliary society.
 The firemen will erect the tempor- ary home themselves and will begin work Saturday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
Labor To EIlter' A
 E Protest
Officials of American Federation Framing
 Letters.
TO COMMUNICATE
 WITH PRESIDENT

Washington, Feb. 19-Pro- test against the wage provision of the completed railroad bill will be made in letters to Pres ident Wilson and Director General Hines which represen- tatives of the railroad union organizations and officials of the American Federation of Labor were framing today at conferences at the federation headquarters.
 Wage provisions of the redrafted railroad reorganization bill, reported to the Senate and House yesterday, were counted on to enter largely into the deliberations, beginning today, of the conference between Director Gen eral Hines and 25 leading railroad executives.
 Sections of the revised measure which it is thought would attract most attention from the railroad ex- ecutives were those prohibiting any reduction in the wages of railroad workers prior to September and creating a permanent arbitration board of nine members, representing the public, the workers and the cor porations-
 The conference with the railroad executives was called by MT. Hines to ascertain the attitude which the railroad corporations would assume i toward the proposal advanced by 1 President Wilson in his reply to the 1 demands of railroad employees that a | federal commission be appointed to consider the wage problem
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
GREELEY GIVEN RESENTENCE BY
 JUDGE THOMAS

Hartford, Conn.,. Feb. 19-John Greeley, of Danielson, game poacher and dealer in game out of season, re- gently convicted in violation of the migratory bird law. was re-sentenc- ed today by Judge Thomas. Greeley promised when sentenced to three months that he would tell the gov. ernment how he evaded the law in shipping game, and how many in New York were able to dispose of the same. There have been many con- victions in New York lately. Gree I.ev's new sentence was made T days and as he had served Il days he was at once released.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
TONS OF GOAL BROUGHT
 IN BY BARCES
Development Pushes Adria tic Into Back
 ground.

After battling all day yesterday and all of last night against the large fields of ice and the wind in the Sound, IS barges containing about 1000 tons of coaS each, arrived in BridgepoTS harbor early this morn ing.
 It took the combined efforts of five large Sound tugs to get the barges here, when in ordinary weather one tug would have been able to handle that number of barges.
 The captans report that conditions -ens. tfseFSound are worse than they have been for years and that it is very risky to send one tug out alone with bargSs.
 With the receipt of this amount of coal the situation here is greatly re- lieved and as ordinarily the ice on the Sound breaks up by March 1st il is believed the amount of coal on hand will last until that time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
HENRY FORD IS
 ATTACKED BY
 SEN. SHERMAN

Washington, Feb. 1s-Henry Ford and all his works were attacked in the Senate again today by Senator Sherman, Republican, Illinois.
 Setting himself up as "one or nese persons who knew everything instan- taneousIy from birth,' Senator Sher- man said, MT. Ford had reared "a financial Moloch," had secured con gressionaI aid in acquiring and in- proving land for private purposes and had enlisted the services of the federal government in promoting his political interests in Michigan, while his son, EdseI, was making good his escape from the military draft.
 And I may say,' added the sena- tor, that I regard the Ford automo- bile as an international pest. It des- troys more useful material than any other sink hole in the world. It is a waste of time and substance
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
ONLY IA NEW CASES OF FLU"
 ARE REPORTED
Disease Shows Heaviest Falling Off Today-Three
 Deaths.

Influenza showed its heaviest fall ing off today since the epidemic broke out on Jan. 21st- Only 14 new cases were reported at the health department increasing the grand total to 1,730. The sudden turn in the curve of the disease car ries out the predictions of the de partment and local medical men made several days ago that the peak had been reached and that there would be a noticeable decline in cases.
 The days toll of deaths includes three from f'flu'' and one from pneu- monia. Figures compiled to date show the following number of deaths from the incipiency of the matady on Jan. 21st:
 Spanish Influenza .--.--~--..-.4~. 6S Pneumonia Gall forms) ..~-. 4s
 Total ..-~ -. 114
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
MAY BE GRAND JURY INQUIRY ON HOTEL FIRE Cannot Locate Definitely 25 Guests of Tor
 raine.

Providence, R. l., Feb. 19.---Unable definitely to locate 25 guests of the Hotel Lorraine, which was burned yesterday with @ loss of three lives police and fire officials today made further search of the ruins. It was their opinion, however, that the miss ing ones had escaped but had not yet found if convenient to send word of their safety. In several instances other guests have said they saw on the streets after the fire persons who are listed as missing.
 Official investigation was directed also toward determining whether the condition of the buiEling and the fact that warning to guests was said tc have been delayed while employees were fighting the fire, warranted a grand jury inquiry
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
DOCTOR SUES
 WILCOX ESTATE FOR COMP PEH{SATION

New Haven. Feb. 19-Dr. Emmott Page. of New York city, in the United States court today sued the Mechanics Bank of New Haven. trustee of the estate of the late Ella Wheeler Viii cox. The allegation is that while homeward bound on the steamer Acquitania, last July, Mrs. Wilcox sent Dr. Page a wireless message that she was i'll and desired him to meet her. Dr. Page says he met her, brought her to Short Beach, and gave treatment for which he has not been compensated
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
OVER 36,O0O.O00 BUSHELS OF WHEAT
 MORE THAN 1918

Washington, Feb. 19.---America's part in feeding the war stricken nations of Europe is shown in the reports of the Department of Commerce today which put the total wheat exports from the United States in 1919 at over 36, GOO, ,0o0 bushels more than the 1918 shipments.
 During the last year the United States exported 14S.096, ,470 bushels of wheat compared with III, IT, ,10S in 1918, according to the department S figures, representing an increase in value of over S96, ,O0O, 600.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
NEW EXILE FOR KAISER

Paris, Feb. 19-(Havas)- )-Sugges- tions that former Emperor William be sent to the Island of Curacao, off the Venezeu1an coast, are received more favorab1y in some quarters of the Hague than the idea of transport ing him to one of the Dutch East Tn- dies, according to the Matin- The newspaper says the last allied note to the Dutch government caused evident embarrassment at the Dutch capital
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
JANTTOR HOLDS OFF 20 OFFICERS
 WITH SHOTGUN

Chicago, Feb. 19.---Otto Denice, jan itor of an apartment building, today still was in possession of a basement fiat in which he earricaded himself last night anti with a shotgun held off 20 polfc men, who attempted to arrest him. Tenants of the Building com pIained yesterday that Denice has as serted he was owner of the apartment and had shut off the heat and men aced the tenants with a revolver
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
LAW HOPES TO
 INTRODUCE IRISH
 BILL TOMORROW

London, Feb. 1s - Andrew Bonar Law, the government spokesman, stat ed in the House of Commons today that it was hoped to introduce the Irish home rule bill tomorrow.
 The second reading of the bill, he added, would be taken as soon as the House had had time to digest the hi1l,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
COL. CREssY TO SPEAK.

Col. William H. Greasy, M. D., will relate his experiences in Serbia dur ing and after the war at public lecture to be held in the sun parlor of the Stratfeld ton1snt at o'clock under the auspices or the Chamber of Commerce.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
FERIO APPOINTED.

George Ferio was appointed ad 1ninistrator of the estate of Frank Tureski, who recently died at his home, 11S5 Stratford avenue. The deceased was survived by two broth CTS who live in Southampton, N. Y.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
THE WEATHER.

Clearing this afternoon. fair and much colder tonight, Friday fair, colder.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-19
The Weather

Clearing this afternoon, fair and much colder tonight, Friday fair. colder.
Newark post., 1920-03-24
Narrowly Escapes Death
At Railroad Crossing

James Brown, salesman we'll
and favorably known in this and
surrounding communities had
narrow escape from death on Sat-
urday afternoon. He had alighted
from the northbound train due
here at 2:38 and after waiting for
southbound train to pass at
tempted to cross the track. He
failed to observe the approach of
another northbound train and fell
directly upon track No. 2 only
short distance in front of the ap-
preaching train. He had some
difficulty in regaining his balance
and death seemed inevitable. The
gatetender, however, observed his
plight and dragged him to safety.
Newark post., 1920-03-24
Former Newark Resident
Dies In Wilmington

Linwood M. Simpler, who was for
several years associated with his
father-in-law, Milton Steele, as pro-
prietor of the Deer Park Hotel, died
at his home 1928 Market street, lasr
Friday. He was a native of Lewes,
but had resided here and in Whining
ton for about 25 years. Lately he has
been associated with his son in the
garage business at 1903 Orange st.
Mr.. Simpler had been in poor health
for several years with Bright's dis
case and had been bedfast for severa!
months.
Funeral services in charge of Hugh
Kelso were held at his late home on
Tuesday evening. The body was taken
! to Lewes Tuesday morning, where
[services We're held at the home of his
mother and interment made in the M.
lie. cemetery. His wife, Ella P. Simp-
ler and one son Milton, his mother and
lone brother survive.
Newark post., 1920-03-24
TRYOUTS FOR
DEFAMATION CON-
TEST TO BE HELD
FRIDAY NIGHT
Teachers Granted Opportuni-
ty to Visit Other Schools
and Observe

"A defamation contest will be
held in Wolf Hall Friday evening
at 7:3O. Nine high school stu
dents will compete for place in
the county contest which will take
place on April 8. Three will be
chosen from the list of contestants
on Friday evening for the latter
contest. Then three from the
whole county will compete in the
State contest to be held in Dover,
probably in May.
The contestants and their sub
jects are as follows.
Kentucky Philanthropy" Sara
Pierson
"By Courier Rebecca Wollaston
"Jane," Dorothy Cooper
"Hiawatha's Wooing," Alma Dun
levy
"The Pied Piper of Hamelin,"
Helen Pillsbury
"The Courtin," Naomi Riley
"The Child of God" Margaret
Burkett
king Robert of Sicily" Mildred
Major
"The Soul of the Violin," Ruth
Gicker
A drive is being conducted this
week for Americas Gift to France.
1t was brought to a close this
morning with total of S23.
The track candidates are pegg-
ing away on the streets of the
town. They expect to conduct
their practice on Frazer Field as
soon as the track there is put into
condition.
Elimination of candidates for
the baseball team is going forward
and the personnel of the team will
be announced soon.
The teachers are availing them
selves of the. opportunity granted
by the Board some time ago of
visiting good schools in this and
adjoining states to observe the
best methods of teaching. Miss
May Houston visited the William
Penn High school in Philadelphia
recently; Miss Breem, the West
ern High School in Baltimore
Miss Harriet Wilson, the public
schools in Dover; Miss Richards
the schools at Richardson Park
and Wilmington; Miss Lockhart in
New York City, and Miss Hoey in
Plainfeld, N. J.
Newark post., 1920-03-24
Upstreamers Club Holds
Profitable Meeting

The Up Streamers met at the
home Of Sara Pierson March 10,
1920. The business having been
disposed of, they proceeded to have
a social hour. A very enjoyable
time was spent in playing games
and music.
When the club first organized
they decided at each meeting to
do some deed of kindness for some
one. Thus far they have made a
scrap book for the Children's Hos
pital and a dress for a little girl.
They are now planning to go on
a picnic as soon as the weather
permits.
This club was organized some
time ago by Miss Ruby Miller's
class at the Presbyterian Sunday
School and has grown rapidly in
numbers and in good deeds.
Newark post., 1920-03-24
Sustains Painful Injuries
In Automobile Accident

Stewart Hopkins was run down
and painfully injured on Sunday
afternoon by machine owned and
operated by William P. Wollaston.
Mr.. Hopkins was on his way to
the train in the afternoon when
bus driven by Fred Stiltz and
the machine operated by Mr.. VOL
laston drove up behind him. Mr.
Hopkins heard the bus signal and
stepped out of it's way. The VOL
laston car attempted to pass the
bus and according to report,
skidded, striking Mr.. Hopkins on
the arm and shoulder, inflicting a
deep cash ON the arm. He was
hurried to the office of DR.. c. H.
Blake where treatment was given
and he was removed to his home.
He is still confined to his bed suf-
fering from the injury and the
shock.
Newark post., 1920-03-24

urged the legislators to vote for
ratification of the suffrage amend
ment.
The crux Of the whole subject
seems to be deadlock between the
party leaders and the legislators
in Interpretation of a representa-
tive's relation to his constituency.
The opinion of "the folks back
home" appears to be the para
mount consideration which seems
to overshadow party loyalty.
The tenseness of the situation
helped, it would seem, to give this
matter, right of way.
Arguments for and against the
ratification of the Suffrage Amend
ment will be presented tomorrow.
Suffragists and antis are lining
up their forces and both sides are
concentrating their strength upon
this effort. The former were given
the choice Of position and will be
allowed the floor from 1890 to
1890; the "Antis" from 1:30 to
$3.50.
A number of local "Pros" and
"Antis" will go down for the hear
ing.
Continued on Page A.
Newark post., 1920-03-24
OBITUARY
Mary E. Eastburn

Mary Ellen Ruth Eastburn wife
of Franklin Eastburn aged 73
years died on Tuesday evening,
March 16 at her home near Red
Mill of blood poisoning. A little
over a week before her death, a
small splinter entered her finger.
Little heed was paid to it at first
but in a day or two inflammation
set in and a physician was called.
Blood poisoning had developed and
efforts to save her life were with
out avail.
Funeral services were held at
her late home on Friday with Rev.
D. H. Reed and Rev. w. j. Rowan
officiating. Interment was made
in the nearby cemetery. Her hus-
band and ten grown children sur
vive. Three sons Frank L., Joseph
c., and David R. and five of the
seven daughters, Mrs. Enos Slack,
Mrs. William Meredith, Mrs. Will
liam Cloud, Mrs. Raymond Lewis
and Mrs. Charles Strahorn, live in
this vicinity. Mrs. Taylor Cloud
lives in New London and Mrs.
Charles Appleby in New Castle.
Newark post., 1920-03-24
Suffrage Delegation Confers
With Representative Dean

A delegation of 16 women from
the Newark branch of the Della
ware Equal Suffrage Association
held conference with State Rep
resentative William D. Dean last
night relative to his intended ac-
tion on the Suffrage question when
it is brought before the House of
Representatives. Dean reviewed the
situation in the Legislature which,
he says, is decidedly against Suf-
frage, and explained his stand as
representative of the people of
this district whose wishes he is
expected to express at Dover.
Sentiment in the district as re-
vealed to him previous to last
night was, he said, unfavorable to
the cause. For approximately 60
voters who had urged him to vote
against ratification of the Amend
ment, only three and they were
men whom he named, urged him to
vote for the Amendment.
Various arguments were pre-
sented by the members of the del
egation urging him to support a
measure which, they argued, is
bigger than a mere district issue,
affecting as it does the womanhood
of the entire nation. Mr.. Dean
listened courteously to all argu-
ments presented and answered all
questions fairly, but made no
definite promises.
The delegation asked for a con-
ference with Senator John F.
Richards but important business
prevented his granting it at this
time.
Newark post., 1920-03-24
Century Club Elects
Delegates to State
Federation
Hears Health Lecture by DR.. Keene
Makes Contribution to Milk Fund
for Children at Primary School

DR.. Charles H. Keene, Executive
Secretary for the State Tubercu-
losis Commission gave a very
pleasing informal address before
the New Century Club yesterday
afternoon.
At the business meeting which
preceded the address the sum of
SIS was contributed to the Milk
Fund at the primary school, di-
rector, Mrs. E. B. Wright was
elected; and delegates and alter
mates were chosen for the State
Federation meeting which will be
held at Dover in May.
Mrs. A. T. Neale, Mrs. Emma
Wilson and Mrs. T. F. Manns were
elected delegates; Mrs. Thomas
Pillsbury, Miss Eleanor Harter
and Miss Nellie Wilson, alternates.
Miss Katherine Graybill sang
two selections, Schubert's ar
rangement of "Ave Maria" and
little French song, "Yea or Nay"
DR.. Keene gave much helpful
advice concerning the choice of a
site for a home to assure sanitary
surroundings and told some facts
concerning tuberculosis conditions
in the state.
Newark post., 1920-03-24
BUILDING AND
LOAN ASSN CLOSES
PROFITABLE YEAR
Decides to Issue New Series
With Limit 10 Shares
- to Non-Borrowers

The Newark Building and Loan
Association at it's annual meeting
last night reelected it's former
officers for the ensuing year. They
are as follows:
President, D. G. Rose
Vice-President, George w. Griffin
Secretary, Warren A. Singles
Treasurer, Clarence A. Short
Auditors, w. J. Holton, G. w. Muir
ray and F. Irving Crow
Directors to serve for three years,
VIM. G. Mcdonald, R. S. Gallah-
err and w. E. Holton.
The Association has closed a
particularly profitable year under
these afficers and they were un-
animously reelected. The earn
ings exceeded those of last year
and it was decided to issue new
series No. 80 not to exceed 1000
shares with limit of 10 shares
to non-borrowers. All payments
on new shares must be made on
or before April 6, when the books
will be closed.