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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28
THE BRIDGEPORT TIMES
MIR. CIIESTERTON's LECTURE.
And Evening Farmer. (EOUNDED 1TyO1

-> HE COMITY of nations comity of journalism makes the lack difficult, that the offering of G. K Ceseron must be discussed in the interest of sound public opinion.
 To speak the faint praise that damns man is the of least resistance Duty summons to a serner task.
 The first obligation of who speaks in public to be- heard His second he be heard at a is to conine his effort to the largest space he can fill.
 Mr. Cheseron could be heard with disinctness over the greater part High Auditorium times not at a His quotation from Shakespeare delivered in particularly abomnable and naudble gtal and little back not word could be distinguished from another.
 To hear small voice proceeding from great man was upsettng was bad preparation for an intellectual treat
 distinguished neglected duty public speaker which delivery the first requisite of which that he shall be familiar with his language and his thoughts that the between word and other may filled with narculae moanngs and groan ng "ahs" man, native strange has moral right to take money and return soundess and speech. Many a rebate of 20 the admission fee what they hear and 30 cents 10 reimburse them for the pain inflicted by the unpleasant quali>es of slovenly delivery
 The matter of the speech not in Mr. Gheseron best vein It talk that began nowhere and ended nowhere; talk that the realm of paradox not rational for sense.
 MT. cheserton better. ought to- Adipose to intellectual careessness to inferior preparation the sub : ordination of effort
 Bridgeporters turned in numbers, who opened to good lecture filled with good hought lecture delivered with ordinary precision and loud enough to be heard
 The American audiences who betrayed when they paid substantial fees to hear the Belgian Maeternc found It wonderful that foreigner should in another tongue, though that well were bad indeed But for Engshman to misuse the English tongue public platform especially if he Englishman from whom much expected almost unforgveabe
 have their money worth he will put a the in which the lecture delivered This will hold ing finger when the voice naudibe hand when the words muered; both hands nartculae jeced too frequently between words Mr. may least memorze what he has and he eliminate portions of his lecture which most rraona against phenomena but only against the things which the lecturer himself has arranged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28
Railroad Fares
 May Take Drop

Chicago.-Rai1 chiefs of some of the leading transportation systems of the country convened behind closed doors here todty to discuss the pre- carious financial situation which they assert has gripped the railroads be- cause of increased operating expenses and decreased business.
 Two definite moves to remedy the situation are certain to be discussed.
 The first is a plan to reduce wages of employees. The second contem- plates a reduction in freight and passenger rates to stimulate traffic.
 Prediction was made today that a sharp drop in passenger and freight tariffs would be announced before March l.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28

Every variety of laughter from the litter to the guffaw swelled the re- sponse to the witty sal1ies of Gilbert K Chesterton, columnist de luxe. champion of the medieval, apostle or the orthodox and master of the para doX in his lecture on '"The Ignorance of the Educated" at the High school auditorium last night before the larg- est audience that has assembled TOT any lecture in the High School Alumni course. The direct anithesis of the
 common garden variety of platform hunoriSt, lean and dyspeptic Of m1en,
 who assumes a air of mock Soiemnlly and by his antics attempts to induce
 his auditors to laugh at him, Chester
 ton is built on lines which 1nd1cate a fondness for all that goes with three squares a day and enjoys his own
 thrusts at the fofbles of mankind so
 nightly that he carries his auditors along with him. Seen by a representa-
 tive of The Times after his lecture,
 MT. Chesterton frankly admitted he
 had never heard of Bridgeport before his lecture here was arranged, ana
 said that his real purpose in coming to America was to lose the impres- i sions he had of this country In thls he averred he had been quite success full thus far, and declared that one of the impressions that he lost very were always hustling and intent only on gathering in dollars Asked if he had found in New England any traces of Old England which had not sur vived in the England of today, he said:
 "Oh, very distinctly. I was deep ly impressed by that very thing in
 the appearance of New England cit
 ies and towns I have visited, particu- | Iarly some aspects of the university ! at New Haven and in every city have visited in New England found
 in dwellings a closer approach to | England of another day than could 1 be found in any part of England to- day.. In fact, the whole atmosphere
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28
(RerEdoll

two Americans (Bergdon and Stecher) became naturalized German citizens Their assailants were all armed and carried chloroform and handcuffs. All six of the men in the party (two Americans and four Ger man companions )have been Jailed The public prosecutor has taken q hand in the affair and the foreign office at Berlin has been nouhed or the circumstances"
 All the facts are not yet clear in the opinion of foreign office officials It is pointed out. however, that the situation would be a very difficult one even if the facts as first reported arg
 true, Technically a state has no' vet ratified the treaty of Versailles Officials pointed out that "Americai aggresSionS'' on German soil under the present circumstances would ere ate . complicated international si' uation-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28
Install Davey
 As. Grand Knight

Peter Davey, prominent business man, was installed as Grand Knight of Park City council, No. 16, Knights of Columbus, by District Deputy P. J. Gerrity of Shelton, at the regular meeting last night. Hugh J. Lavery was in addition installed as Deputy Grand Knight, and pr. John A. Lev erty appointed chairman of the house committee.
 Three hundred members and guests participated in the smoker and feed that followed the meeting. Tasty re- treatments were served, and the Glee Club rendered several well received selections.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28
GET
 STOCK DOPE

(Continued from Page One) not need anybodys money. The firm was ready to start in on it's own prospective buyer was entirely confi- dent of success he wasn't expected to kick in with a single copper.
 The opportunity presented by the sales manager was the chance of a lifetime. The investor, for s2O0, would get 266 shares, including a shares bonus, and would also be ty down in New Jersey. If he didn't like the climate or chances for sales Rhode Island These royalties might mount as high as $32,OO0 on $500, but the chance had to be grabbed quick. Counties were going fast.
 Then came the sales contract and binder. The prospective investor attempted to back over the traces, and came to a dead halt. He was told that S5 would be enough to hold the bargain until he had time to in Vestigate and make his decision sure.
 Not having the five spot, the pros. pactive investor stalled. The price was lowered to s2, and when the buyer even then showed signs of re- | luctance, he was solemnly informed l that he faced the crisis of his life. If 1 he hesitated, he was lost He was gone more completely than the pro- verbal gander.
 | At this point the prospective in- vestor showed great heroism under 1 he edged towards the door and pass l ed out while the sales manager tore | lip the agreement and probably fig ured another hour lost.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28
FEN ROUTE TO MARDI GRAs.

Pittsburgh. - Carrying paSseng gers from the eastern section of the coun- try to the Mardi Gras celebration at New Orleans, the steamer Queen City is en route to the south today. The pied, steamed from the Pittsburgh harb'or late yesterday. Passengers from cities and towns along the Ohio and Mississippi rivers will be picked up as the steamer makes its way southward. Officers of the steamer said that all berths had been re- served before the departure from Pittsburgh. The Queen City is due to arrive at New Orleans February 5
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28
BILL TO ACT
 AS "STOP CAPT.

Washington-No permanent immi- grafton legislation will be recom- mended by the Senate Immigration committee it was understood today.
 If the committee reports a bill, if will probably be intended to provide temporary "stop gap" to limit the number of immigrants to be admitted this year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28
AFTER ss.oOo REWARD.

Cleveland-A reward of S6,OOo has been offered for the recovery or jewels valued at $50. 900 belonging to John L. Severance. local millionaire which disappeared last Saturday night Announcement of the reward appeared in newspaper adverdee- ments today.
 A hand bag which contained the jewels was found empty in a yard here yesterday, leading the police - peIieye they had been stolen
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28
JUDGMENT FOR $f.55O

A judgment of s1,550 and costs was today entered by Judge John Keeler in the Superior court in favor of Angelo c. Setaro, of Danbury, and against John Carrara. The plaintiff was accidentally shot by the defend anat, the charge from a shotgun bad ly tearing his face.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28

EMILY BUTLER, widow of James Butler, died this morning at 50 Co., lumbus street at the age of 65. Rev Gay win have charge of the funeral services, arrangements for which are not yet completed. Services will be held at Bishops chapel at 274 Fairfield avenue and burial will be in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28
DIED

REILLfGY - In this city, Jan. 27. 1921, John Reilley.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at residence of his daugh- ter, Mrs. Joseph Shackett, 976 Grand street, on Saturday, Jan. {, at S:30 a. n1., and from St. August ines church, at a. m.
 Interment at St. Michaefs ceme- tery. A2Sbsp
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28
SwEETNIAN RESIGNS.

London - Roger N Sweetman. member of the Irish Republican par liament. has resigned his seat in that body, giving as his reason radlcal disagreement with the majority or his fellow members on vital matters of policy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28
TODAY'S WANTS

WANTED-American person with small family as partner for farm with city conveniences; farm in good condition, stock and tools included. Tel. 6s22 Barnum. A2sd'p BUSINESS OFFICE OR HOME CLOCKS repnair@ed sn red by expert CloclSmaker, q, aa1 ak. WS Drop postal Noble 1925. A2Sas' RUSSIAN SAMOYDE PUPPIES, Boston Bulls, Fox Terriers, Canaries, gravel, fish, foods. Bridgeport Modern Pet Shop, Broad and Elm Sts. A2SalC' MEN AND WOMEN .CANVASSERS, good proposition. Call room 3O5 Lib erty Bldg, between g a. and D. CLARA ELIZABETH VETS BLINN vs.
 MYRON L. BLINN-order of Mo- STATE OF CONNECTICUT, Fairfield
 County, Superior Court, ss. Bridge
 port, January 26 A. D. 1921.
 Upon the complaint of the said Clara Elizabeth Viets- Blinn, praying, for req sons therein sec forth, for a divorce and to the Superie.., Court, in and for Fair field County, on the first Tuesday of It appearirlg to and being found by Blinn, the said defendant, is absent from this State and gone to parts un- known.
 Therefore Ordered, that notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport port, Conn.,, three times successively. commencing on or before the 14th day of February, A. D. 1921.
 MICHAEL J. FLANAGAN, Asst. Clerk off the Superior Court for Fairfield County. A2a.r
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28

LUCY JANE JONES, widow of Henry Jones, died today at her home, 61 Grove street. She was born Jan. ., 1S4S, at New Preston Funeral will be held at 1 o'clock Monday af- ternoon, in charge of Rev. Evan Evans, of Oivet church, the body to be taken to New Canaan for inter , ment. She was a member of Olivet church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28
PLAN LADIES' NIGHT.
Court Marina. No. 5, Flo

Court Marina, No. 5, Foresters of America, are planning for their annual Ladies' Night to be held next Thursday evening in Canton Hall on Broad street Committees in charge have prepared an elaborate program for the entertainment of members and guests, and have arranged for several vocal and instrumental num- bcrs in addition to an evening of dancing. HaEfey's orchestra will furnish music for the affair, and tasty refreshments will be served Samuel Barker is chairman of the committee of arrangements.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28

Georges Plateau went to hear grand opera sung the other night
 'It was Il Trovotore,'' he eSil:aired, and it was very ill.,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28
OBITUARY

FRANK LIE GRAND GRIs- WE'LL, who died at The Naples in Lopg Hin this morning, at the age of /56, will be buried Monday after onon at 2:30 the funeral arrange ments being in charge of the Masonic lodge of which the deceased was a member. He likewise belonged to the Knights of Pythias, and the B. P. O. Elks. Rev. Melrose of Trinity church will have charge of the ser vices. Burial will be in Lakeview cemetery. Besides his wife he is sur- vived by three sons, Fred L., Charles M, and Arthur H., and one daugh- ter, Charlotte M MT. Griswen was born on May 15, 1865, took a great interest in farming, but of late years had been retired.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28

FOUR HAD CORRECT ANSWERS.
 J. H. Barker's profile which ap-
 easy to identify. Vaughan Aber- crombie of 20 Hayes street was first
 followed nine minutes later by M. J. D Reilly of James street. Others who nad correct answers were Julian Shnetman of 5O5 Fairfield avenue and t'. Lockwoood of 250 Brooks street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-28
identification must

Here is the profile of a young man who is a well. known member of his profession His office is on Main street but is by no means on the ground floor. Who is he?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-11
LEAGUE OF W0MEN'S CLUBS HER THEME
Miss Emory of Detroit Ad- 1-ssses City's Business and
 Professional Women

Miss Georgia Emory of Detroit, Mich. addressed about 50 members of the Business and Professional Wom- ems club yesterday at lunchecn given in the clubrooms. Her subject was "Financing Club Headquartersf
 She spoke of the plan of "incorpo- rating for profit" being used by the Business Women's club of Detroit. This city, instead of one big orgaIiza- ton. has about 2 smaller clubs. Miss Emory stated. such as the Nurses club, Principals club, Business Wom- ems club, Doctors club and other pro fessions or businesses.
 The League of Women's clubs has been organized by these smaller clubs, she said. and have incorporated with an authorized capital stock of $10c. 900. With this money they propose to id a handsome building to care for all activities of the various clubs. she said, and the membership of the league will be about 5000,
 Miss Emory also presented the de sign for the national federation em hlem wl.ic;, was adopted at the meet ing of the executive board of the na tional federation held last week lr New Orleans. This emblem will com prise the Nike. the Winged Victory of Samothrace. representing the tri.. umph of woman. and the caduceus anl wrath to represent business and pro- fessions. This will he made into a pun and will be worn by all members. sns declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-11
AVONDALE MILLS TO BUILD BATH HOUSES
 FOR THE E|MPL DYES

One hundred and three bath houses are being built by the AvondaIe mills
 m connection with houses in the mill quarters in Avondale. building permits TOT them being issued by the city build- lns Inspector yesterday morning. The path houses are to cost about $50 each, making total cost of about &, 900.
 permit has also been issued to q, K Harsh for the construction of brick apartment house to cost s1S,000 at Thir- tieth and Juniper streets. south S. S. Parker Is the contractor.
 During January the building inspector g office issued 300 permits the estimated cost of the construction work being s2So,hs3 Frame and brick residence proi- ects made up the bulk of the enter prises for which permits were issued. A permits going out for this work amount ing to $l21.7S5.
 Four hollow tile and brick business building projects were to cost $53, 500. Permits were issued for each of these. Permits granted for repairs to business buildings aggregated sl9,S9S for the work done, 20 being granted Repairs to frame dwellings, for which 174Ipermits were is- sued during the month, Cost $0.Ss5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-11

For Colds. Grip or Influenza and as a Preventive, take GROVES Laxative PROMO QUININE Tablets. The genuine bears the signature of E. w. Grove (Be sure you get~BRoMol 30c.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-11
TURNBLAzER CASE
 HEARINGS TODAY
Arguments In Peace Proceed lngS Will Be Made Before
 Judge Abernethy

Arguments in the peace proceedings instituted by William Turnblazer an official of the United Mine workers of America aga inst w. H. Knox. de- putty under Conrad w. Austin, state law enforcemtn officer. will be heard this morning at sac o'clock before Judge H. B. Abernethy in the Jeff ferson county court of nisdemeanors.
 It is alleged in the proceedings that the state officer threatened him. by clenched fists and hostile demonstra- tons. January 2s.
 Warrant sworn out by Mir. Turn blazer for MT. Knox, charged him with following him in a belIigerent manner to several places including the office of his attorneys in the Jefferson county bank building. Evidence was submitted yesterday and according to the testimony of MT. Turnblazer his home is in Jellico, Tennessee and he Is an official of the mine workers He testified that while the defendant did not say anything to him he threatened him by his actions in fol- lowing him in a belligerent manner.
 Conrad w. Austin, chief of he law enforcement deparment testified that on the date mentioned in the warrant MT. knox was in charge of the squad instructed to observe the officers of or the miners organizatio as he was sick According to his testimony the oiiieers were to observe these men put in no way to molest them. His deputies had been given instruction ne stated to follow the officials of the United Mine Workers of America wherever they went to see that thev oid not violate any state laws.
 lie further stated he did not know or thelr having violated any laws. but tnls action was taken in view of reso- lutlons alleged to have been passed by committee of mine workers at a meeting held in December. The wit ness testified that the instructions to follow all officials of the mine workers organization were received oy nm form Governor Kilby.
 The defendant stated that he had made no hostile demonstrations or threats against Turnblazer but had only carried out his instructions. to see that he did not violate the law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-11
LOADS OF FLOWERS

The spacious lawn at the Blackmon home was filled with sorrowing friends ol the dead congressman, all the drive- ways and adjacent streets were filled Witn cars and at the cemetery an i'm mense throng of Calhoun county peo- pie unable to get near the home of the friend had assembled to await the coming of the funeral train to the burying place.
 flowers by the wagon Ioad were sent to the Blackmon home and to the cemetery hundreds of telegrams pour ed into the stricken wife and other rel atives of the popular official. and while the whole citizenship of Cal noun county mourned his death the pody Of the late congressman was low cred into the vault. Masons and Shrlners took charge of the services aiter the body reached the cemetery and the impressive ritualistic burial ceremony was read out at the grave side.
 TRIP TO GRAVE
 The funeral party, headed by an honorary escort of Anniston citizens, consisted Of the active pal1bearers, congressional members bar associa : tion members. relatives, secret order bodies and citizens, it being one of the longest processions ever witnessed in Annlston. Before the last car had left the home in Christine Circle the first one had reached the cemetery, several blocks away, and despite the threat ening weather the largest gathering of people at d citizens funeral was noted at the service today.
 The congressional committee left on US return trip to Washington oyer the cunningham train Thursday evening me presence of many of the members or the committee being required at the capitol because of the business of clos Ing the present session of Congress- ihe information was given out that the absence of the Alabama senators and Congressman Dent was caused hv the pressure of business. particular reference being made to the Muscle Shoals project.
 solicitor James B. Sanford. of Tal- ladega, and large number of personal friends of the late Congressman. Fred L. BlackNon, came to Anniston Thurs day morning to attend the funeral ser vices Tor the distinguished citizen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-11
|. BLACKMON FUNERAL ATTENDED
 BY VAST THRONGS
Neighbors, Associates at the Bar, Colleagues in Congress, All Join In Final Tribute
 to Dead Statesman

Anniston. February 0.-(Special)- With the big fire bell in the city hall tower tolling it's sad message of death to the entire citizenship of Anniston; the whole of the Calhoun county bar association forming part of the hono- rary escort; the senatorial and con gressional funeral committee in att tendance: all of the business houses of the city closed and business entirely suspended during the funeral hour, simple but impressive services were held over the remains of Fred l.. Blackmon at his late home in Chris, tine Circle at II o'clock.
 The congressional and senatorial fu- neral committee arrived on the Atlanta train at 10 o'clock, it being ascer- tained upon their arrival that Sena- tors Underwood and Heflin and Con- gressman Dent had been prevented from attending the funeral at the last moment The statesmen were met at the union station by practically the whole membership of the Calhoun county bar association, and conveyed in ears directly to the Blackmon home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-11
Local Dsts

Ihe congressional members and sena : tors were permitted to view the re- mains after which simple services were conducted by Rev. Frank w.. Brandon, presiding elder of the Meth odlst district and other ministers of