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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26

work is planning to cover every house in the city with the Legion message and to have formed Squad in Every Home" in this city as well as in the entire district coV- cred by the Bridgeport post office.
 The business men already are CO., operating in this movement, but their activities are expected to increase following the meetings of their or SaniZationS. The Manufacturer s Association has issued Q special DuI- letin endorsing the movement.
 The government has prepared an attractively designed emblem for presentation to active workers in the
 Legion" Every person enrolling ten members will be awarded one of these insignias by the Treasury De- partment in recognition of their work to speed on industrial readjust- ment and to hasten the establish ment of national prosperity.
 Discussing the movement now in operation in this city, R. E. Smith, representative of the Treasury De- pa"tment who has been conferring with Mayor Wilson and Postmaster Greene said: 'tThe Legion of Dollar Savers was started with the aim in view of making saving easy for the millions of American people who for their own welfare and for the pros perity of the nation should carry on a thrift program. Under this plar
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
OBITUARY

JOHN T. KENNELLY-The death of John T. Remedy, occurred early this morning at his late residence, 43 Maplewood avenue after a long ill., ness He is survived by his wife, two brothers, Frank and Edward, and four sisters, Mrs. William J. McCar- thy, Mrs. John J. Gardner. Mrs. A. E. Oviatt, and Mrs. Joseph J. Ciglar, Jr. He was the son of the late Patrick Remedy, who was director of Public Works for the City of Bridgeport for many years. Fraternally he was a member of the Holy Name Society, Woodmen of the World and Machinist Union, Lodge No. 30. He was for merly a machinist employed with the Coulter & Mckenzie Co., but of late years has been employed with the Tide Water Sales Corp. The funeral will be held from his late residence 4S Maplewood avenue, on Thursday. April 2Sth at 9:3O a. m. and from St. Augustine's church at 10 a. m. with . solemn high mass. Internent in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
ASK CITIZENS
 TO JOIN MOVE
 TO SAVE CASH

Mayor Clifford B. Wilson issued a proclamation today asking every citi- zen to join The League Legion of Dol Tor Savers, an organiZa ton promoted by the United States government to promote individual thrift. The Treasury Department has issued dollar savings stamp, and a twenty five dollar Treasury Savings certifi- cate, especially for the Legion.
 Following the distribution of blanks for enrolment in the Legion of Dollar Savers" to the heads of every household in the City of Bridgeport by the letter carriers of the local post office during the past few days, thee arriers fill beginning tomorrow, to make a tour of the city with a view to distributing enroll ment blanks. Postmaster c. F. Greene. who is actively directing this
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
BRIDGE CLUB
 DANCE IS SCENE
 OF GAIETY

One of the most enjoyable dances of the season was given last evening in the ball room of the Stratfield ho- tel by the members of the Monday Evening Bridge club, which is com posed of eight couples.
 Over 500 guests tripped the light fantastic to strains furnished by Rapp's famous orchestra from New Haven. Gaiety reigned throughout the entire evening, contributing large ly to the success of the evening. At midnight supper was served, af- ter which dancing was continued until 4 o'clock.
 Elaborate gowns were worn by the fairer sex with the varied colored se- quins predominating- The commit tee in charge were showered with concentrations for their capable management
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
Oe D D Re1d CO
 EsESAIxAe9 ESS4'

The teachers at Prospect school gathered together to fete Mrs. Gan ley who just returned from her honeymoon trip Covers were laid for the following: Miss Katherine Fitzpatrick, Miss Henrietta Wyrtzen, Miss Margaret FitzsimmonS, Miss Bessie Jacobs, Miss Jane Smith, Miss Helen Bediger, Miss Anna Donahue, Miss Maude Curtis, Misses Evelyn and Rosalie Barkey, Misses Agnes and Alice Dennis, Mrs. John O'Rourke, Mrs. F. Brink, Mrs. Wal ter LoeWith, Miss Eliza beth Me LaughIn, Miss Elizabeth Collins, Miss Margaret Martin, Miss Bessie Bediger and Mrs. Ganley.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
For Protection Of
 Holy Sepulchre

London, April 26 - Provisions for the protection of the Holy Sepulchre against fire has been made by Sir Herbert Samuel, high commissioner for Palestine, says the Palest1ne Weekly. Sir Herbert recently visited this shrine of Christendom and noted that no arrangements had been made to cope with a possible outbreak or fire, He at once ordered three porta- ble fire pumps to be sent rom Eng land and has presented them as q nersonal gift to the Lation Orthodox and Armenian representatives at the Holy Sepulchre.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
FOUR OLD INDEPENDENT.

New York, April 26-vfctims of a winsome smile, members of the crew of the steamship Saxona sailing to- day for England. vied with each other for the honor of chaperoning four year-old Phyllis Ruth Tocque of Louisville, Ky. voyaging alone to visit her English grandparents.
 But Phyllis would have none of them. Proudly waving her passport she insisted that Miss Tocque was travelling all by herself and was old enough to know what she was about
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26

E Embroidered Flannel White,with neat edges suitable for babies skirts. Present retail price $2.OO a yard.
 Sale Price S1.59
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
Friiar Prays On
 Exchange Steps

London. April 26-In a short time the strange spectacle of a friar stand ing on the steps Of the royal ex- change in the heart of the city, calling on the public to pray, will be a regu- lar lunch hour sight.
 Attired in sombre, hooded gowns, and army friars, the advance guard of a big religious revival, is almost ready to set out a tour on foot through London and the country prac- ticing at street corners and on village
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
LINER CARRIED NO LIQUOR.

Rio Janeiro, April 26-Reports that the Munson liner Huron was carrying stocks of liquor valued at several thousand dollars for the use of it's passengers were denied by of ficers of the vessel upon it's arrival here from Monteviedo yesterday. They said that if there was any liquor on board it was the property of the passengers and this statement was not denied by those holding state rooms
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
DRIVE CARS UP ON SIDEWALK.

In order to avoid an accident at North and Park avenues shortly after six o'clock last night, B. B Plumley, of SET State street anl Sam Fitelson, fo 627 Brook street drove their auto mobiles ont otfle sidewalk. The F'itei- son car plunged into pole and was badly damaged. Plumley's machine scraRcd a hedge and escaped serious injury Tho police investigated but made no arrests Both drivers claimed the right Of way
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26

the post offices of the country are the base of distribution of the new S1 Treasury Savings Stamps - the investment instrument purchased py the members of the Legion or Dollar Savers'-and the mail carriers are the distributors
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
MRS. GANLEY IS
 FITTED WITH DINNER AND LINEN SHOWER

A surprise dinner and linen shower was rendered Mrs John Gan lev of Black Rock avenue who was formerly Miss Mae Light, a recent bride, last evening at the Algonquin
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
Eiderdovn

White, double = faced, 36 inches wide. Present retail price $1.75 a yard. Sale Price S1. 39 Co1ored, double-faced, 36 inches wide. Present retail price $2,0O a yard. Sale Price S1.59
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
More Table Linens

Napkins of fine quality mercerized cotton, in size 20 20 inches Present retail price $35O S265 Linen Weft Damask, mixture of linen and cot ton, but wears and launders like linen. 70 inches wide Present retail price $2.73 SZ.lO Imported Cotton Damask, fine quality, good weight, TO inches wide. Present retail price $1.5O yard SLID
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
PERSONALS

vet Congregational church, will hold a food and apron sale in the parish house tonight at o'clock. Mrs. M. D. Crowen is taking charge.
 Miss Elizabeth Seeley of Brooklawn avenue, has returned home from orthampton, Mass, where she has fbeen the weekend, the guest of Miss Caroline Chapman, q student at Smith college.
 The Bridgeport Mothers club has issued cards for an informal dance to be given on Friday evening. April 29th, in the Maplewood Junior High school at o'clock.
 Miss Maude Jennings of Brook lawn avenue is entertaining as her house guest. Miss Nancy Miccrin of Petersburg, Va, for several days.
 Announcement is made of the en- gagement of Miss Louise Wass, daughter of Mrs. Thomas Wass Of Stratford. and Joseph Perry of this city. No date has been set for the wedding
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26

Miss Eleanor Webster of Brook lawn avenue, is expected home from Smith college to spend the weekend with her parents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
Colored Wash Materials

Java Crepes beautiful patterns in silk and cot ton mixture Ideal for mems shirts, 32 inches wide.
 Present retail price $1 .25 yard. $1O0 Printed Voiles night and dark patterns. 40 inches. Present retail price $1 25 yard. S10o Present retail price 50 cts. yard. 39 cts. Plain Voiles, all wanted shades, 40 inches wide. Present retail price 89 cts yard. 75 cts. Dotted Swisses light grounds with colored dots. Width 36 inches. Present retail price 75 cts yard. 59 cts Striped shirtings for mems shirts and boys waists. Present retail price 50 cts 35 cts Children's Suiting, neat striped patterns for boomers, dresses and boys suits. Width g inches Present retail price 39 cts yard. 29 cts
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-16
RAILROADS WOULD
 DESTROY COUNTRY
 TO GET DIVIDENDS
Carriers Alone Refuse to Bear Bur dens of Reconstruction,
 1. C. C. Is Told.

Washington, Sept. 16.-Representa of western farmers continue to lombard the Interstate Commerce Commission with demands for substantial reductions of freight charges as the alternative to the complete ruin of agriculture through out the country.
 Clifford Thorne, counsel for a num- Der of western shippers organizations, declared that the decline of agricultural values during the past year had been twice as great as during any similar pe- riod i'll the Country's history. Other in- dustries had suffered less severely, while some of them, notably coal, had been able to maintain prices at the war level.
 Agriculture" said Thorne, has been the weakest in resisting the dehating forces. The railroads have been the strongest. The resulting situation is a panic among farmers. No other word is applicable.
 The railroads tells us that no reduc- tion Ill rates can be effective without a reduction i'll wages. The only industry to be shielded from the work of recon- Structlon and loss of profits IS the rail- road industry. They insist upon unrea- sonable and ruinous rates for no better reason than that their dividends may be protected"
 Ii labor had been assured. continued ThOrne, that a reduction in wages would be followed by reduction of transporta- tlon charges 1t would have assumed an entirely different attitude toward the car rlers. The workers protest against wage Slashes not so much because they person. ally suffer, but because they know that their sacrifices will benefit only specua- tors and investors in railroad shares.
 The farmer and the worker, along with other interests, are compelled to make all the sacrifices, while the railroads stand pat on their declaration that 1t IS to be per cent return before any sort of con- cesslon will be made to the public.
 Similar argument was presented by John Benton, counsel for the Association of State Public Utilities Commission.
 "Rallroads,' he declared, "should not be permitted to make profit at the ex- pense of farmers, workers and all indus tries which are making no profit, and to this end the government should have full power to make rates reasonable for all concerned"
 The fact that carriers are making less than thelr average rate of return, Ben- ton added, IS not any reason why farm CTS and workers should make up the difference. But" he continued, "the carriers refuse to acknowledge this. They claim they must be given their prohts either by reduction ill wages or in increased rates" Against this Beton vigorously protested
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-16
DOUBLE-PAY MAN IS DEADLIEST ENEMY
 OF LABOR'S UNIONS
Inside Corporations Tool Sows Dis sension and Often Disrupts
 Lodges, Says T. C. Cashen.

T. C. Cashen, new president ot the Switchmen's Union of North America, is Al years of age. He IS one of the youngest executive officers III the labor movement.
 The Switchmen's Union is affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and is a protective labor union. Its membership IS confined to men engaged in the switching service in the varHous railroad terminals in the United States and Canada It is incorporated under the insurance laws of the State of New York, covering the beneficiary feature, and has paid to the members and their families $3,253, ,316.35 in death and dis ability claims and $12o, o,o70.55 in benevo- lent donations In 1920 it purchased its own office building at 99 North Street, Buffalo, N Y.
 "The most effective weapon ever used against organized labor by its enemies Is the special agent, or the double-pay man, who works from the inside, always had his union card handy and makes his daily reports to the employer and carries out the instructions of his mas ter, which quite often consists of cast ing reflection on the local and general ing dissension which in many instance, results in disrupting the lodge"
 Education, MT. Cashen believes, is the "only weapon organized labor can use against such methods of attack, and says that can be accomplished only through the medium of a paper which is con- trol1ed and operated such as our paper, The Labor News. It is clearly up to the organization to see that the paper, The Labor News, is given the proper support to the end that it will secure the largest circulation possible
 s'It is most unfortunate there are a large number of points where the switch men are disorganized at this time and the proper steps should be taken to remedy this situation at once," the new leader
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-16
TREAS. DAN J. TOBIN QUITS A.F.L. COUNCIL
 OVER HARDING PLAN
Disagrees With Gompers on Accept ance of Invitation to Jobless
 Conference.

Washington, Sept. I6.-DaneI j. Tobin, president Of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauf- feurs, Stablemen and Helpers, has resigned as treasurer of the American Federation of Labor and as member ot the executive council. This occur red during the quarterly meeting of the council in Atlantic City when Iobln disagreed with President Gom- pers and other members over ques- ton as to how labor will be repre- sented in the unemployment confer ence called by President Harding
 Tobln's resignation is on the table for action at the next meeting of the council which convenes in Washing ton, November IA. He has been treasurer of the Federation since 1917 and was reelected at the recent con vention in Denver, which automatical- ly makes him a member of the ex- ecutive council
 During the closing session of the council, President Gompers suggested that Ii an invitation were extended him to represent labor at the Hard ing unemployment conference he be authorized to attend as the represen- tative of the Federation. Vice Pres ident Woll put MT. Gompers' sug- gestion in the form of a motion, whereupon MT. Tobin moved to table the matter until an invitation was received and something is known of the scope and personnel of the con ference
 Tobin Weary of Much Talk.
 For one," declared Tobin "I am not in favor of more talk. We are suffering from too much talk in Washington. What the unemployed want IS work, not more talk. There has been too much running to see Secretary of Labor Davis, too much koWtowing to an administration that is unfriendly to labor. In my opin- ion the sooner labor officials quit ca tcring to the administration, the bet ter it will be for everybody
 'l am not in favor of going into a conference that may include in it's makeup persons from secession and dual outlaw movements Nor am 1 in favor of going into conference made up of government officials and so- called public spirited citizens, who will join in declaration to make it appear that organized labor is the .cause of unemployment and use it as a club to force down wages"
 Tobin's motion was defeated and Wol's motion was then passed, whereupon Tobin submitted his resignation and left the meeting.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-16
CHICAGO
 GET BIG PAY CUTS
 IN LANDS AWARD
Skilled Building Craftsmen Reduced From Flat SIPS Hour to Vary
 ing Differential Scale.

Chicago, September 16-Federal Judge kenesaw Mountain Landis, acting as arbitrator in the building trades wage controversy here last week made public his decision which abolishes the generally uniform wage of SIPS an hour for the building trades craftsmen and slashed wages right and left for the 47 crafts that agreed to abide by his decision. Three crafts, the carpenters, sheet metal workers and plastererS, refused to be- come parties to the hearing and the de CisiOn. A rehearing has been demanded and meantime many are quitting despite efforts of union officers to keep them on the job.
 Contractors and bosses are jubilant over the decision, but the workers are outraged. Protest meetings have been called for Friday night and 1t is pre- dcted that the award will be rejected by a referendum vote.
 All wages were trimmed by the award. The present flat rate of SIPS per hour for skilled labor was abolished and a differential rate, according to trades, was established. Common labor Is cut from $1 to 72 1-2 cents per hour.
 Following are the other rates per hour fixed by Judge Landis:
 Plumbers, 9o cents; br1CklayerS, Sl.lU boiermakers. $1; steamfitters, o5 cents composition floor 1aborers, 72 1-2 cents fathers. $1; machinery movers and rig gers, 85 cents; marble setter, 87 1-2 cents; marble setters helpers, 70 cents stone derrick men, 90 cents drain lay CTS, 82 l-2 cents; electricians, $1.1O; gas filters, 95 cents; ornamental ironWork- CTS, 05 cents; structural ironworkers, $1.05; common laborers, 72 1-2 cents ]; caisson men (Windlass and nigger head men), 85 cents; caisson men (diggers and fathers, 97 cents; hoisting engin- eers (for operation of high pressure boilers and engines, tableways, derrick pile drivers, cranes and table hoists) :. $1.10 hour, all others, 85 cents tile lay CTS (ireproofers), $1.12; cement finish CTS. 85 cents, marble rubbers and polishers, 75 cents; scagliola rubbers and polishers. 75 cents; mosaic and the workers, $1O2 1-2; mosaic and tile help CTS, 70 cents; pipe and boiler covers 95 cents; composition roofers, g 1-2 cents; terrazzo helpers, 70 cents; tuck pointers, $1; composition roofer and teamster, $50 per week; sprinkler fit ters, g 1-2 cents sprinkler filters help CT, 70 cents slate and tile roofers, $1 :; stone cutters, $l.02; stone carvers, SIPS; stone planer men, 82 1-2 cents terrazzo mechanics, o5 cents; terrazzo mechanics assistants, 80 cents; laborers (plasters), 78 1-2 cents an hour; ex- cavating labor (Loca1 225), 47 1-2 cents an hour; excavating labor (well men Local 225), 55 cents an hour.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-16
IDLE WORKERS GIVE ENGLISH OFFICIALS
 SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
Unemployment Increasing as Gov ernment Relief Funds Are
 Being Exhausted.

London, Sept: 16,-London's un- problem also of practically all of England, reached an acute stage last week when demonstrations partid- pated in by many thousands of idle men and women brought home to officials truer conception of the temper of the public than they there tofore possessed.
 Happily, none of these manifesta- tlons was attended with violence, but as the situation becomes more acute the danger of force being brought to bear IS increased
 In the Borough of Poplar, inhab- ited almost entirely by the poorer working people, 30 labor members of the council, headed by George Lans- bury ,editor of the Daily Herald, the national labor paper, were arrested and confined because they refused to execute an order of the London City Council and the High Court requiring g them to raise tax rates to pay for c1ty-W1de improvements.
 Heavier Taxes Unjustihable
 These councillors took the position that to increase the burdens of people already distressed by economic con
 
 a consequence, openly defed the London Council and the Court and were taken on charges of contempt.
 The populace of Poplar turned out and gave them great ovation. Lans- bury, addressing the crowds, said that 1t had been determined to start a ten ants defense league to oppose any at tempt by the authorities to collect rents which the council had refused to collect. A rent strike would be re- sorted to if it became necessary.
 Municipal authorities face new and increasingly difficult problems through the demands being made by the unemployed in various class dis tricts, such as Woolwich and Poplar, where there are labor majorities in both boards. The present demand is that, instead of the small doles ordin- arily paid by the boards of guardians for what is known as outdoor relief, man would receive for his full work shall be paid for himself, wife and children.
 Nearly 15o,ooo persons in these districts are now receiving relief, and to meet the new demands would necessitate very heavy increase of the tax levy. Property owners op- pose this and are appealing to the government to protect them in what they believe to be their rights.
 Government Is Anxious
 The present outbreaks in many sec tions is largely due to the fact that idle men can draw the government allowance for only I6 weeks in one year, and large majority have al ready drawn the limit. The borough councils, therefore, must take up and continue relief work as the govern ment lets it down. Some of the bor- oughs have already granted as high as SIS per week to the unemployed, but they will not be able to stand the strain much longer
 When funds are exhausted new and more violent outbreaks are feared, for there does not appear to be a silver lining to the black industrial clouds that envelope the country. Unemploy ment is growing steadily ability to afford relief decreases. This makes a situation that is giving the govern ment anxious days and wakeful bights.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-09-16
CUT FAT SALARIES
 OF RAIL OFFICERS

Cut the exorbitant salaries of railroad officials until other wage earners on the railways are paid enough to keep them in decency and comfort" IS the substance of a~demand made by the Executive Council of the American Fedora ton of Labor.
 It is shocking, the council holds. for railways to pay salaries as high as SIPS, ,O0O per year, and hun dreds that exceed $25, ,OOO, while the carriers are striving to reduce the income of workers below the starvation level. The support of the public is sought in this attempt to secure equalization and fair deal.
 Some railroads, notably the New , York Central, increased wages of officials at the very moment they were demanding a cut i'll the pay of workers