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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
To Develop New Region InCanada
 Next Spring

The Pas. Man., Jan. 12.-Work on the protected railway between The Pas and Athapapuskow, in the heart Of the rich mining region to the north is expected to begin In the snring. The road will be S5 miles long and will cost, according to es- inmates, s2,50O,0O0 or $30.Oo0 mile. ed Hudson Bay Railway at Mile 7 and will have as it's northern term mus the Fin Flon mine, said to be tbe richest copper mine in the world, with s19O,OOO,00O worth of ore in sight and a 3OO-foot vein whose total wealth is still unapproximated.
 With the completion of the road a bip sr1elter is planned at Athapapus- kow. Mayor Gray, of W1nn1peg, on hniIding of the smelter and the de- velopment of the vast mineral re- sources of the region, AthapapuskoW is destined to become second only to Winnipeg among Manitoba cities All the ore from the mines is now sent to The Pas by team and lake boats and shipped to Trail, B. C., ts be smelted.
 Both this road and the Budsor rsav road to tidewater at Port Nelson it is expected, will be completed II 1921. Both will connect with tht Cannadian National Railways at Int pas which will become one of th' important railway centers of west ern Canada. Much of the wheat O. the prair1es which now goes to Flu rone by way of the Great Lakes ant ajen, markets by the Hudson Ba. route. The new road will shorte, +ha rail haul between Calgary an frbe sea by 1900 miles.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
WOMAN JUROR TOO NERVOUS
 TO SERVE
(By International News service.)


 Harrisburg, Pa--"Too nervous" was given as the excuse for the non- appearance, at the Dauphin County Criminal Court of Mrs. Marian King Deatrick, of Middletown, the first wo- man drawn for jury duty in the coun- ty The plea for her excuse from jury duty was made by an attorney, who presented an affidavit signed by the woman's physician stating that she was too nervous for jury duty.
 "Evidently the doctor struggled pretty hard to reach these conclu- sions," remarked Judge Largest to the woman's lawyer. 'sYou mean that she doesn't want to come to court,'' commented Judge Wickersham.
 "women wanted to take their part in the administration of the affairs of government and now they have the right and with that right comes the responsibility to assume the full share in such matters continued Judge Largest. "Jury duty is one of them"
 The Court then ordered the wom- ans attorney to have her physician in court for examination as to her fit ness for jury duty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
Ma ior Crimes Decrease In
 Montana Under Prohibition

Helena, Mont, Jan. 20 - While major crimes have waned steadily in the last two years in Montana since prohibition laws became effective, peace officers are kept as busy as ever in chasing bootleggers, according to reports from fifty-one of fifty-four counties in the state submitted by county attorneys. Gambling. which is also a crime in Montana, shows the smallest decrease and grand larceny is the most numerous of all crimes.
 The crimes listed in the various counties reflect the conditions and en- vironment as we'll The majority of forgery cases are reported from the cities, as are robberies and assault cases, while grand larceny cases are more numerous in the rural districts, and especially those where poorer crop conditions existed.
 The reports cover two-year per1oos, the terms of county attorneys. In 1915-1916 there were 2196 crimes In the state and in 1917-191S there We're
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
Germany'ssLon Range Bertha Did
 Heavy Damage

Paris, Jan. 2o-Thirty thousand Parisians were the victims of air raids and gun bombardments during the war; according to official figures just published. Of this number 256 were killed by the long range gun and 62o wounded, while 266 persons lost their lives during night air raids and 663 were wounded by falling bombs The remainder were made homeless by the complete or partial destruction of their homes.
 Damage estimated at more than 70 million francs was caused. Today there remain but few houses to be re- paired or rebuilt in Paris, and the authorities have already given out credits amounting to 54 million francs for the reparation of war dam-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

suasion. Such entries as can show satisfactory records for having spent several evenings at home during 1920 will be given honorable mentio ion. Those who didn't complain at the Christmas bills will be duly honored. It is hoped to find a prize husband in Portland.
 Wives will lead their entries into the arena of Mrs. Gerlinger's salon. The rules do not include pedigree in order to qualify the entry for the thoroughbred class It is understood, however, that physical perfection is to be a strong point Baldheaded husbands will be graded down a point or two. The size of the feet, waist line and ears is to be taken into con- alteration Ability to carry on a pleasant conversation with ones. wife after l A. M. and a. hard day at the office is high among the requisites for the blue rioons-
 Exhibitors were told that they must drag their entries and prizes home with them after the judgment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
SOFT COAL PRICE LOWEST IN }
 YEARS

Punxsuta:wney, Pa, Jan 20-Spot market prices for bituminous coal have reached the lowest point in three years and the market in this terri tory is demoralized. with mines at many points shutting down due to lack of orders or inability to operate at profit.
 Ten days ago, when spot coal reached $3.25 a ton, it was thought that was low water mark, but there has been a steady slump since then until now spot sales are being made at S2.25 and some at $2.00. This is the lowest price in three years and pretty close to the low point of pre- war times.
 Even after this drop to s2 from s14 a ton or better there is no demand to speak of. In the Fall it was said l that with the coming of lower prices there would be a better trade. But | with every cut in price dullness in l the market has increased.
 Most every wagon mine in this territory closed when the price f I rnnned to s4 a ton. and now the slow
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
CORN AVERAGE IS $2O.93
 ACRE

washington.-Corn king of crops. produced an average of only S20-93 ber 1 farm prices, while hops pro- duced $48e.10 an acre. according to averages for the country as a whole. issued by the department of agricul- ture. The value per acre of hops in 1919 was $874.75, while corn's aver age value per acre was S3S.49. With the exception of rye, cranberries, soy beans and sorghum syrup the aver age value per acre last year showed heavy reductions from 1919 because of the declines in prices.
 Wide variation is shown in the val ue per acre of the various crops, while the averages for different states show a broad range for each crop. The av- craze farm value per acre of the inn portant farm crops as estimated by the department of agriculture for last 1Q1Q fnll01uS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20

While practically every district in Paris suffered from shelling by big Bertha the districts most damaged during air raids were those around big railroad terminals and ministries. Seven bombs during one night raid fell all around She Ministry of War. while one fell in the Ministry itself, starting a fire in the main stairway.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
BENCH SHOW FOR MODEL
 HUSBANDS

Portland, Ore. A 'bench show for husbands will be the first social event on the January calendar for Portland's elite. It is to be given at the home of Mrs. George T. Gerling- CT, one of Portland's society leaders.
 The husband will take the place of the pet Pomeran;an or the prize Per- sian or the Chinese Dahlia and the best exhibits will receive a blue rib- bon and cups.
 The exhibitors will be Portlands
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
Going Long Ways
 To Collect One Cigar

nranvilIe. Alta, Jan. 11-'1'n bet val, a good cigar you starve to death there" remarked neighbor in Joyva to Charles Gray when the lat ter set sail for Western ,a 0anada Wlth VI n his household goods I'll take that bet." responded Gray,
 Cray came to Manville in the heart of neWIy-settled country on the Cana dian National Railways. lie bought efarYn for s3S an acre. He broke averv acre and seeded it to wheat.
 He recently shipped his grain to market. At the current price his land yielded him ms ssS sari,, an acre fs, and 5 iaft him .a tidy. sum in bank.
 1T haven't z. fot.@ any. business in rovva.. 1" said Gray, but I'm going to rake d special trip back there just fo collect that cigar"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20

demand and the s2-s2.25 price have resulted in the shutting down of many of the big tipple mines. Indica- tions are that some of the very larg- est operations wilf soon be idle. Thousands of miners are out of work. Jobs of any kind in this part of the State are at a premium
 Operators claim that at the present price of coa1ano mine in this section can produce coal at a profit and a number have announced wage cuts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20

25s4. which decreased in the last two years to 1749.
 The reports of cases for the last two years. ending December l, 1920, are, Arson, g; assault, 1S4; burglary, 199; robbery, 52; grand larceny, 370; statutory offenses, S2; murder, 52; mansIaughter, 6; forgery, 96; family desertion, 37; gambling, 233; carrying concealed weapons, 40i liquor viola tion, 789.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20

ous year. The increase was 164 per cent larger than in 1s1S-
 In the single month of October contracts for approximately a thou sand residences were awarded with the average cost for each home $500 slightly more than the average cost in June, 191s-
 In October the value of contracts awarded in Ontario totalied s5,15z,- 500. In Quebec S7.67i.000 a s5,000- 900 factory. In the maritime prov inces contracts mounted to SS41. soc more than in September. In the west the total value of contracts the first ten montbs amounted to S62. .462 500.
 Indications are tEat during the new year Canada will make great head way in catching up in her building. which at the end of the war was fully four years in arrears
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
Building Permits Show Steady Increase in
 Canada

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. 20.-Building is on a big increase in Canada In the first ten months of 1920 the value of building permits issued was S231 ,45s,- 800, or 40 per cent larger than in the corresponding period of the previ-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20

Representative William E. Mason, of Illinois. will file Thomas J. Suth- erIand's petition of protest against Federal Judge Landis drawing a gov- ernment salary of S75oo and a salary of s42,500 as baseball director.
 Paris police opened their campaign against speculation in foodstuffs In the largest boulevard deiicatessec store, Appendicitis. they seized near Iy a ton of hams, cheese and import ed foodstuffs-
 Colombia, Costa Rica- Cuba and Venezuela signed the protocol estab- fishing the international permanent court of justice
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
Girls wash dresses $1.1O

blue pink Graceful styles, nicely finished sizes to i4. Really worth Ss- si.i0
 Rompers for little children fancy checks and plain color square neck style with Dutch pockets cute and Sizes ? to 6, worth S3- Si.5O
 Little girls dresses of splendid chambray with white waists and smockking Quaint and graceful styles cluding those with high waisine others with liar $5- S2i0
 nghgowns and sleeping garments either pink blue stripes warmth sleepers; sizes to i4 regular Sl5O to S250- soc to Si3O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
Fine satin ca1nisoles $1

Lovely embroidered chemises and quality with done with regular SS $i250- S320 and S4oO
 Beautiful crepe chine nightgowns delicate flesh tnt nice lace trimmng regular S5- Sy90
 Envelope chemses of luminous de chine with lace top and ribbon straps; regular S3.5o- Sio
 Figured Roseboom peicoats, heavy and firm and in very effective patterns pleaed ounces; regular S25 and S5o
 Si.SO S22O
 Warm nghtgowns of 1anneette, good stripes regular S5 and Si and Si.6O
 dresses several good styles, nice patterns; regular $35O o S65O- Si90 and $3.i0
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20

White satin camisoles of rich luster and nice weight. Lace trimmed, some with ribbon straps. Beauties. worth Si.75 to S25O-Si
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
Fine coats; fur collars

Raccoon collars Nearsea collars. squirrel and mole and nutria attractive and verywarmly pleas ingl
 Rich woolens in medium heavy weight in rich darl shades; regular S25 to SiOO- Si9.5O to S70
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20

Combination of rich fur collar with the soft handsome fabric of these woolen coats-what delight and saving they bringi
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
New Spring hats-$3.95

Little round hats that fit snugy and dainy Straight rolling brm of of fine feathers match ing with brightly contrasting feathers peepng out at in tervals
 peacock with black, brown with pheasant red with tan orange and henna and Pearl Newly novel,
 s395 Velvet grace and beauty. Mill price.
 S3e5 lot of trimmed hats, several pleasing effects-79c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
Mems. Shoes at $6.85

Every pair we'll made. ( Regular $9 and $1O shoes
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20

Whether coat or huff or scarf-in- to the Mill End Sale it has hurried at new price.
 Splendid fur coats; all the rich
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Thursday, Jan. 20, 1921.

wearing prices!
  and the Mill End Sale, terho wcoldo stormy the day!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
Boys wool suits $4.9O

upon heather fabric Sizes to g. $49O
 OvERCOATS boys of fl to 17-Unusual Extra-weight pure wool woolen lining, double breasted verted pleat at back around pockets $i35O
 CORDUROY suts tough saunch and durable Norfolk belt ed jacket good full trousers, sizes to 1s- $75O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
Man s good $7.5O

fuzzy finish on inner side, b out punching. Blue or brow
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
Live new skiirts-$1O

nation, made in smooth-fitting styles; T
 New assembly of pretty plaid and $i0 and $i1.5O@
 Stylish smart skirts, stripes and pl;
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20

A light fine wool sweater that is to be worn under coat with comfort and great warmth. Has no bulk, guarantees comfort. Pure worsted, buttons smoothly and snugly with ,Wn- S7.5O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
See sample brassieres
Women s new dresses $9

their effect of remarable value regular price of
 New dresses of serge and taffea and tricotne and fashion well actually new regular S2O S22
  Handsome affeta and serge dresses in some of the ing Spring fashions, rich in color and in decorations ular $25 to $55- $19.5O to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20

Startling, because no such dresses
 have been seen in months or years Handsome plaids of good gingham and pleasing plain chambrays in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20
Silk $6.5O shirts $5.25
Women s sport stockings 95c

Irregular silk stockings from well-kn and colors, with lisle top and foot, hands juries are slight
 Children's ribbed black cotton stockings
 Fine kid gloves made in Europe, tan " did fit, regular $3.5O-
 Strap-wrist chamoisette gloves in bea ular $i .5O-
 Pretty handkerchiefs with embroidere regular 15c-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-20

Charming new hats for wom clever and novel Spring models Combination of luminous straw feathers in smart contrasts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-27
START PROBE OF
CITY FIRE RATES
Underwriters to Send Concrete
Data to Chamber of Com
merce Committee.

The Fire Insurance Committee.
which A. ID. Warner. Jr., president OF
the Chamber of Commerce. named to
investigate the alleged increase in
local fire rates, went to Philadelphia
yesterday and conferred with the Of
fIcials Of the Middle Department of the
Fire Underwriters Association.
Many details of conditions as they
exist in this city, with regard to fire
insurance were discussed, the confer
ence lasting for two and one half
hours. There was so much talked over
that Charles II. Ten Weeges, chair
man of the committee, asked Lewis
Wiederhold, Jr.. secretary of the Mid
die Department. to place the funda-
mental facts that had been threshed
out in writing and submit it to the
committee.
When these facts are received the
committee will meet and go over all
the data and at that time will be able,
it is expected. TO have something def
finite on which they can inform policy
holders.
Those who went from this city to
attend the conference, in addition TO
Mr.. Ten Weeges, were William T.
Budd, II. l.. Miner, Ralph Saltzman,
Albert Bird. Councilman Alexander
K. Abrahams and Carlton T. Brigham.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-27
POLICE ROUNDING UP
DEPT. STORE THIEVES
Negroes Charged With Larceny
of Goods Held i'm Bail
for Court.

Two colored girls and two colored
men alleged to be members of the
gang which has been stealing goods
from the counters of stores. in this
city for several months were held un-
der bail for upper court in Municipal
Court today. Rachel Johnson and
Ethel Gibbs. also colored, were dis
missed. although the other defendants
testified Ethel Gibbs sold two dresses,
which had been taken from S. NJ.
Braunstein's store. to another girl for
two packages Of heroin and 50. The
entire party was taken into custody
when the police raided the house AT
2l4 Orange street.
Those held for court are: Helen
Boardley. larceny of two silk shirts
from Samson Stern: James Mason
larceny of two pairs silk socks from
Samson Stern and Naomi Laws, lar
ceny of two dresses valued at $40 from
the Crosby and Hill store, each $500
bail, and Joshua I4aster, charged with
receiving stolen goods, $500 bail.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-27
DAVIS UNDER $1,000 BAIL.
Held on Charge of Assaulting John
Sweeney. Near Newark,

Arraigned before Magistrate Strad-
ley last night on charge of assault
and battery on John Sweeney, who he
is alleged 10 have struck on the head
with a pick handle and robbed of $40,
Harry Davis was held under 81 900
bail awaiting the outcome of the mans
injuries. In default Of obtaining bail
Davis was sent to the workhouse.
Sweeney is in the Delaware Hospital
with severe bruises and cuts on the
head. neck and shoulders His con-
dtion Is not serious.
The attack took place shortly after
= O'Clock yesterday morning and Davis
was not apprehended until the after
noon. when. he was recognized and
taken into custody by the Newark
authoritiss. State Detective Baldwin
brought him 10 this city. The men
have been working together on the
Stat te road near Newark for three
months and Sweeney is said to have
frequently loaned money to Davis
who was in the habit of going on
drinking sprees after payday. Yes
tcrday morning 1t is believed Sweeney
refused 10 give Davis more money
and the man angered grabbed the
pick handle and struck him over the
head
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-27
WARRANTS FOR SMALL
IN HANDS OF SHERIFF
Executive Not Likely to be Dis
turbed Until He Returns
to Capital.
BY Associated Press to every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Springeld, ILL.,. July Warrants
for the arrest of Governor Len Small
on charges of embezzlement and con-
spiracy TO defraud the State were
placed in the hands of Sheriff Henry
Aester, of Sangamon county, this
morning.
The sheriff Immediately sent a mes
sage to Attorney Albert Fink, Cover
nor Smalfs counsel in Chicago, in
forming him that it will not be neces-
sary for the governor to submit to
arrest in Chicago today.
The message said that arrangements
for bonds could be made when the ex-
ecutive returns to the capital. The
message follows:
. Replying to your telegram of last
night, viii say that it is unnecessary
or Governor Small TO go to the in
or trouble of subnnittinr
himself 10 arrest IL Chicago. He can
advise me on his return this week and
process can be served here. Plea Sc
wire day Governor Small viii be in
Springfield for aais purpose.
Sheriff HENRY MESTER"
Chicago. July 27.-F'riends of Gov
ernor Small today promised plenty
of fireworks in the next IS hours
after the Governors counsel teIe-
graphed Sheriff Mester. of Sangamon
county (Springfeld). that the Cover
nor would accept service of the war
rant charging him with embezzle-
ment of State funds while State treas
urer.
Governor Small arrived here late
last night and the decision not to re-
sist service of the warrant was an
nounced after a conference which his
counsel. Attorney General Brundage,
active in Grand Jury investigation
which resulted in the indictment,
came on the same train.
I'VE wish to give the Governor a
reasonable length OF time in which 70
comply with the courts order" said
the attorney general In such cases
three days are usually allowed to ar
range bail and surrender in court.
Plans of Governor Sman's counsel
Ii was said. are TO permit the Gov
ernor TO remain in custody when the
warrent is served. while a writ OF
haheas corpus is being sued out This
would force the attorney general to
show cause why the Governor should
be required to submit TO criminal trial
Sheriff Mester replied to the tele-
gram OF the. Governors counsel thai
he would not send 10 Cook county
tchicagol to serve the warrant on the
governor but would await his return
TO Springfield
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-27
MAYOR HARVEY HAS
NOT ACTED ON THE
HARB0R LOAN BILL
Time Expires Today and He
viii Probably Write City
Council Tonight.
HAS MADE NO STATEMENT

Mayor Leroy Harvey was not pre-
pared today TO state whether he will
sign or disapprove the ordinance re-
Gently passed by City Council author
izing a bond issue Of 100000 for har-
Dor improvements and referred to him
for his consideration by Council. He
explained that as a courtesy 10 Coun-
ell any comm" nication he may have
to send that body relative to the
ueas sure should fret go TO it before
being made public by him and for this
reason he would make no statement
today or give any information as to
what his action viii be regarding the
matter.
The ordinance was sent 10 the mayor
by Homer c. Simmons, clerk Of Coun-
ell. on Saturday. July 1s. Under the
law the mayor has ten days. exciud-
ing Sundays, in which to consider
any measure sent 10 him by the Coun-
ell for his signature or dfsapproval
In the event of his falling TO take
action on IL within the ten-day period
the ordinance will automatically be-
come a law. Should the mayor at
tach his signature IT becomes a law.
The third course at his discretion is
TO veto the act.
The ten day time limit expires to-
day. Council win meet in committee
Of the whole this evening and il II
believed the mayor will have some
communication TO forward to the mem
bers at that time relative to the har-
Dor bond ordinance. What this win
be he would not state this morning.
but he did declare as untrue state
ments intinating that he had said
he would not sigrA the ordinance. He
has made no statements regarding the
matter thus far, he said.
In the event the mayor vetoes the
ordinance it is believed the Council
will pass IL over his veto. To do this
IL will require a two-thiris vote OF
all the members or vote Of nine OF
the thirteen Counciimen. That this
two-thirds vote will be secured was
freely predicted this morning. The
members are known TO have expressed
their belief that the harbor improve
ments are necessary. and that the
work should be done at this time
especially In view Of the large number
of men who are out of work and who
could be employed on the project. The
ordinance when originally passed was
given the unanimous support Of the
councilmen and few if any Of them
are thought TO have changed their
attitude toward the proposed act.