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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-07
SEEK BUILDING
 FOR RELICS

The United Patriotic Societies. Inc. is receiving many favorable com ments on it's efforts to provide a, me morial building to properly care for the relics and souvenirs which many people are in possession of and would be glad to donate to the organization if there were some such place to house them in. Especially is this true of relatives and descendants of those who participated in thew ars of the United States from Revolutionary times to the great World War.
 There are still many men in the Spanish War, enlisted in the Regular army, and saw much service in the Philippines and some in China These have interesting curios from the other side of the world which they would be glad to place in a building of this kind.
 There are many in Bridgeport and vicinity who recall that twenty-three years ago this week the streets of the city resounded with the tramp of the feet of soldiers called to arms by President Mckinley in the war against the Kingdom of Spain.
 As in the recent World War it was found that the National Guard was the first line of defense and in less than ten days from the declaration of war, Co. K. Fourth Infantry, c. N. G., was selected as a nucleus for battery of heavy artillery a branch ot the service in which we were sad iy deficient. Intensive drilling under competent direction rapidly develop ed Bridgeport's Battery First Connec- dcut Heavy. Artillery into gun crews of excellent ability.
 Protected as we now are by the su- per defenses at the entrance to Long Island Sound on Fishers Island, at Fort Wright; and on Plum Island, at Forts Michie and Terry, it seems aI- most Imaginable to recall that eight and twelve inch smooth bore, muzzle loading cannon, used in the Civil war. were hastily mounted on ther ocks at the Bridgeport light house and on the point at the rear of the Conn. Rail- way and Lighting Co.'S power house on SeaV1eW avenue, at the feverish request of Bridgeport business men as a measure of protection for the city in case Spanish squadron smashed through the weak defense then on F1sher's Island Battery B was as signed to man these guns in addition to protecting mine fields near New London. After Admiral Ceyera's squadron was trapped and sunk at santiago on July 4th, 1898. all danger or Bridgeport being wiped off the map from this source was over, and the guns were therefore dismounted and Battery B. mustered out.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-07
MOTHERS DAY.

Tomorrow will be observed as Mothers Day. The choir will give a special program of music, assisted o9 Miss Dorothy Smith, vioHnist. The Deefor Rev. Hal T. Kearns, will speak on .aThe Worlds Debt to Mother hood.'
 A special program for the day has been arranged for the session of the church school at noon.
 The Mission Circle will meet Tn the o+I three o'clock Miss Margaret Bond director of the municipal laboratory at the welfare building will be the speaker.
 The annual business meeting or the Young Peoples Christian Onlon Win Win be held at the church on Thursday evening, followed by a social pro- gram.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-07
OBITUARY

CARRIE Ms SCHWEIKERT, 1867 Fairfield avenue, a hmekeeper at the Harvey Hubbeu plant, who died Thursday, will be buried Monday morning. Friends are invited to at tend the funeral at S-30 from her home and at from St. Peters church; interment to be in St Mich aePs- A brother, Thomas, and a sister, Catherine, survive.
 ELIZABETH MGINN I4AvERY, widow of Edward, Devon, Milford, , who died Wednesday, was buried this morning Services were held at S:3O from the residence, 1S3 Cottage street, and at from the Devon Ro- man Catholic chapel burial being in St. MichaePs.
 CHARIES OLIVER FARMER, sev- enty-two. who died Tuesday in Nor oton, was buried this afternoon. Ser vices were held at 2:30 from the chapel of August G. Baker, 1888 Stratford avenue; internent in Parl, cemetery. New York city and Water bury papers please copy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-07
PARK STREET CHURCH.

The service and sermon at Park Street Congregational Church Sunday morning will be a springtide message from Gods word in the world ana m m the book. Dr. Gerald H. Beard Will speak on the words, He snail De as is ,1nfier the direction of Edmund F Dodge
 The Young Peoples meeting be- gins now at T. Ray Wootton Will lead. The second Pleasant sunday evening service will be held a[ Q, worsbiD in the auditorium, with an address and motion picture on Boys Will Be Boys" will be followed by a social gathering in the parlors- Music and a friendly time will be enJoyeo' inc woman'S League Hospitality committee serving as hostesses-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-07
PLAN BIG AERIAL MEET

Hartord-PIans are underwav for a mammoth aerial meet under the auspices of the Hartford Aero club to formally dedicate the new rnunici- pal landing field The date has been tentatively set for early June. One of the features will be a no mile race from Hartford to Springfield and return. Prizes will probably be of fered and airp1ane manufacturers are expected to enter planes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-07
What shall ' give to Baby?

Answer is to be found, found found quickly and delightfully."-, at the Junior Jewelry Section.
 Baby has just been announced by dainty card from Proud Dad and Happy Mother. Or it's Baby's birth day. Or Baby has begun to grow up and Tiny Tots gifts are not quite
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-07

,aass Men. association last night, H. Tnbe1skv, president of the organdza- sion spoke of the work of the asso- citation and urged the closing or stores
 a+ o'clock,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-07

your idea. Ye the 1penty of answers fact) offers at this Junior Jewery Section.
 It is part of the Rowland good ewery store. In it, assembled special gift things for Baby and for little children; gift things that have both real value and beauty There beautiful gold neckchains, clever little gold pins chain that they won't get mislad, sweet little locets rings-everythng of that good quality de- lights to present.
 All are together There is ''hunting around''. If fancy suggests silver cup, it is right at hand If comb and there If little bib holder it is ready Great satisfaction in choosing thus-rnuch benefit. Pretty gold pins-$1.2 .25 to $3 Bib holders, gold $3 Silver bib holders Sterling forks $2
 $1 and $l5o Enamel bib holders $1.5O Sterling knives $1.5O Comb and brush Cute silver rattles $6 5O to s7 5O
 91'1o to @ F5'o eo Silverp1ate forks and spoons Gold rings. Sl to Pz.oO = soc Sets of three pieces. Gold 1ocxets- s1 to s5
 SI to 9z.|o Handsome silver Fowls Sterling silver cups $975 to $125O ei1or,,1o+o or,c 4 " T Filled gold lockets with
 s2 9 to S3 75 chain $1 to $1.75 Filled gold bracelets Clever little bags
 65c to $3. 50 59c to $175
 ais1 front
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-07
For a week, skirt made S1.

Of any woolen in the dress goods I [ FNHEH1T section some of them to be chosen at Il | T TIN special price, Il IF EA In any one of two-dozen different Il I1 Fl patterns-new smart tasteful; ranging | I from sports model to business skirts
 5: 5 l, l 1 Il With the only charge, in addition to II l II T that for fabric, this one of a dollar. SFFP For that charge, complete expert Il | g TT :. piece of tailoring. H1H Each skirt cut only after measure
 G "A nents have been carefully taken After cutting and basting, each skirt to be ted-and then finished when it's fit and hang assuredly right.
 These fabrics of extra vaue:- Pure wool serges in handsome navy blue, 54 inches wide, nice weight Sloo and Sz
 Tricotine Poiret twill and serge, brown black and navy firm and fine and handsome, AZ to 54 inches wide $3 to $450
 Lively pleasing checks in combinations of tan with brown blue splendid weight and quality 54
 Stripes of individual life and charm, quiet though alert blue with green brown and tan with old blue, navy with brown and tan 54 inches wide S45O
 Tailoring charge for this special period of a week One Dollar.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-07

Home exposition goes on for another week; Mrs. Rorer will talk twice each day. (r Houekeepers have been deeply znznnn erested in this exposition of home helps AzssszlA lezzap7 and of home methods More and 9XssggSYS 0SR=za of them have each day gained mfoma- fzT~-| l
 ton and made savings. And each day have do wish could Mrs. Ror and again That chance She spend week here And the complete interesting helpful exposition go for that week. These the exhibits and demonstrations full share of - of fascmaion:-- Glass
  rees Perfcto oiLtovs Torrngto Wood F4omerI rIaughEnp proclaim Vacuum Pinoampba
   to SmanLa NAea Garnthe a Handle  mand MT Dugana tha by anp n 
 And share in the many money savings which glow over the cheerful light Fourth Floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-07

Bridgeport, Conn, Saturday, May 2, 1921.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
TO DISCUSS PLANS
FOR PREPARATIONS
BRAND and Other Delegates to
Confer With Lloyd George
Saturday.
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
LONDON, April 19.-Owing TO the
inability OF Premier Lloyd George
to leave the country during the pres
ent Industrial crisis, Aristide BRAND.
the French primo minister. will
cross the channel next Saturday for
a conference with Mr.. Lloyd George
at Hythe, England, prior TO a dis
cussiOn OF thu Allied plans on the
question OF SeAman reparations.
Italy and Belgium have been invited
to send delegates.
The proceedings are expected to
be short and confined to what the
allied action shall be in the face Of
the expected failure Of Germany to
carry out by May I the reparation
terms Of the Versailles treaty.
NJ. BRAND will explain in detail
the plans already decided upon in
Paris TO enforce the terms Of the
treaty The French premier will be
supported by Philippe J. L. Berthe
lot, general secretary of the foreign
office; Marshal Foch and Gen. Wey-
gand. Mr.. Lloyd George will have
the assistance of Field Marshal Will
son and probably J. Austen Cham
berlain or some other member of the
cabinet.
1t is thought possible that Ger
many may present through the re-
parations commissions new pro
posals which the German cabinet IS
said to be busily engaged in formu-
lating.
Page one
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
CALL MIDSHIPMEN
IN LIQUOR CASE
10 Annapolis Students Called
as Witnesses in Grand
Jury Probe.
BY Associated Press


ANNAPOLIS, Nd, April 19.-Fif-
teen midshipmen. some Of them
prominent in athletics at the naval
academy, were called Tuesday IS
Witnesses before the Anne Arundel
county grand jury in connection. Il
is said. with liquor violations in the
city for the last few months. The
middies We're called at the instance
of States Atty. James NJ. Munroe.
That official said Tuesday night that
the embryo naval officers We're ques-
toned on various matters, but that
just now there was nothing TO be
made public
Judge Moss delivered a vigorous
charge when the grand jury was as
sembled Monday. declaring among
other things that "bootleEging" and
other violations had hOurished 10
such an extent that conditions in the
city had become "deplorable." The
judge dwelt particularly upon the
point that many men in the service
had been seen Intoxicated in the
streets It has been common report
that midshipmen were being fur
nished liquor through some agency.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
RAILROADS CONTINUE
PLEA FOR WAGE CUTS

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, April 19.-The United
States Railroad Labor board waded
another avalanche of figures Tues
lay as more than a score Of roads
continued their plea for revision Of
wage scales. Reduced cost Of living
and decreases in wages, paid similar
labor in other industries. have made
present railroad wages unjustifable.
the carriers contended. and several
roads predicted receiverships and
bankruptcy If the situation was not
remedied at once.
COlOred women, washing windows
for railway companies get S125 a
month in the south, while postal en-
ployes get but S116 to $125, one wit
ness declared. and others cited sta
tstiCs from the west and cOuth 10
show lower wages in other industries
than those paid on the railroads.
The exhibits generally showed de-
vreases in the cost Of food and cloth
ing and nearly parallel recessions in
outside wages. Most of the roads
statistics compared favorably with
the decreases in the cost Of living or
asked permission 10 hire labor at
the prevailing market price in their
own territory.
The comparison Of hourly rates a
year ago and az present brought
forth a discussion between a. O.
Wharton, labor member Of he board
and J. II. Higgins.
Mr.. Wharton pointed out that the
difference in hours between 1917
and the present time might reduce
the total earnings Of laborers 10 an
equality. even though the hourly
rate might be higher.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
GOMPERS BITTERLY
FLAYS STEEL HEAD
Challenges Gary to Investiga-
ton of Steel Company
and Federation.
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
TORONTO. ont. April 19.-Sam-
uel Gompers. president or the Amer
loan Federation Of Labor bitterly
attacked Ebert IT, Gary. chairman
cf the United States steel corDora-
tion, for his attitude oward union
labor, IN an address before the Em-
pire club here Tuesday.
'The offices or the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor arc in Washing
tom Mr GoUpers said. ct chal-
lenge judge Cary for The selection
of a committee. half 20 De appointed
by him and half bv myself. 10 make
an investigation of both the United
states steel corporation and the fed
Grafton
Referring 10 Nr. Gary'S statement
al meeting Of the corporation Non
day that reasonable control through
government agencies would prove
solution % labor union problems
Mr. Gompers charged the steel head
did not know his own men and taat
he relied on the reports of his de-
tective agencies.
This powerful spokesman ~ ans
tocratic industry declares the labor
unions must be regulated or con-
trolled so that Industry and govern
ment may not be destroyed
IT ask YOU gentlemen. employers
Of labor. what chance there would
be- for an individual or a f1-a.rnar
% redress a grievance were DE -efr
20 his own resources 7"
Pleading for trade union o-r17lz7-
tions as necessary 10 establish any
degree Of ''uutuality ~ contact be-
tween employers and workers arr.
Gompers declared "the same free
dom of collective agreement and ~
free representation must be- given
the workers rs is accorded corpora
tons"
Stating that industry would not
tolerate an autocracy. he declared
that Just as political and military
autocrats had met their doom ana
downfall in The war. so must an IN
dustrial autocrat meet "a like fate
After the dinner he was present
ed with a walking stick made from
a piece Of wood from the famous
Cloth Han az Ypres
Mr. Compers visited tho provin-
cial legislature Tuesday afternoon.
and when introduced on tho fcor o
the house was greeted wich applauso
ard cheers Airs. Gompcrs was pre-
sented with a bouquet by the labor
group
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
ASKS CONGRESS TO
REGULATE AVIATION
Development of Aeronautics
Recommended by Presi-
dent in Report.


WASHINGTON, April 19.-Rec-
concentrations for the development
and regulation of aviation. drawn up
at the request Of the president by
the national advisory committee fer
aeronautics were submitted TO con-
gress Tuesday with the executives ;
approval and in the expectation that
legislation will be enacted 10 carry
the program into effect.
The committee recommended that
the army and navy continue 10 con-
troll their own air services that the
postoffice department be authorized
10 establish new air routes and that
a bureau Of aeronautics be estab-
hshed.
Congress was urged 10 apprOpri-
ate $2,OOO,OO0 for use during the
next two years by the war depar--
ment in establishing air routes and
10 grant explicit authority TO the
postofHce department TO establish
air ways other than the route be-
tween New York and San Fran
cisco. raaa uk
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
WILL VOTE ON
RATIFICATION
OF PACT TODAY
Administration Leaders Fore
cast Win for Colombian
Treaty Proponents.
DIVERSITY OF VIEWS
Shortridge Urges Ratification,
While Reed Bitterly OPP
poses Treaty.

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, April 19.-Ratih-
cation with votes to spare was the
frecast OF the administration leaders
i'm the senate on the eve of Wednes-
days vote ON the long pending Co
lumbian treaty. Opponents or rati-
fcation for the MIST part Tuesday
night conceded defeat in their efforts
TO bring about the rejection Of the
2J,O0O,0 600 pact
Discussion Of the treaty. which
has occupied the senate TO the eX-
clusion Of practically all else since
congress convened eight days ago,
will close at four p. m. Wednesday.
Then it comes up for vote The
Ransdell amendments. as put before
the senate, provide for a $4,000. 600
payment to Columbia for the loss of
Panama instead Of the S25, 100000
payment contemplated by the treaty;
for the loan Of S25,0OO.OOO to Co
lumbia by the United States: for the
concessio nby Columbia Of the Prov
idence, st. Andrews and contiguous
islands TO the United States; IS for
construction Of no canal through
Columbian territory without the as
sent Of the United Staets. and for
formation Of an alliance between
Columbia and the United States.
Administration leaders Tuesday
night predicte1 the defeat Of the
Ransdell amendments.
Diversity of Views
Discussion Of the treaty Tuesday
under the agreement limiting
speeches to an hour brought forth
"a diversity OF views. Senator'S
Shortridge. California. and McCum-
her of North Dakota, Republicans,
and Senators Walcott of Delaware
and Ransdell, Democrats. urged ratt-
fcation, while Senator Reed, Demo-
crdat. Missouri, oppose acceptance
of tho pa.
Senator Shortridge, making his
maiden speech, declared Tuesday af-
ternoon. cit would reflect no dis
honor, will cast no discretion 10 the
living. and will strengthen us in
GAYS Of Ieace and b1ttreSs rs should
danger menace" He added that IL
" Cld end debat.. "r'n'''al . and
recrimination. The friendship Of
vastly important should danger
come from acress the Pacific"
Senator Reed in expressing his
opeposi :ll II ne .:Caty declared
ratifcation would amount TO &C T.
fession Of a ravishment Of Columbia
CCONTTNUED ON PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
IRISH CONVENTION
IN FINAL SESSION
Adopt Resolution Asking I'M
mediate Recognition of
Ireland by L. S.

BY Associated Press:
CHICAGO. April f9.-Immediate
recognition by the United States OF
ireland as a free and sovereign state
was asked in resolutions adopted
Tuesday night at the closing session
OF the first annual convention of the
American Association for the Rocog-
milton Of the Irish Republic.
Declaring that the association was
composed Of moro than 100000
members who We're represented by
400 delegates. the resolution said.
"The president is also hereby re-
spectfully urged 10 notify the presi-
dent Of the Irish republic to appoint
duly accredited commissioners or
ambassadors 10 negouate with the
president Of the United States such
treaties c- treaty as may now be in
existence between the government
OF the United states and the govern
ments Of the most favored nations"
Another resolution extended
hearty sympathy and assurances
Of support TO the cause OF Indian
independence and the just national
after declaring that "the Indian
people are struggling 20 attain alb
solute independence and establish n
federated republic OF the United
States OF India by overthrowing
British rule in India"
Edward l. Dohany OF Los Angeles
was elected president OF the associ-
alton other officers elected includ-
ed John ". Con. New York. first
vice president. j. Linus Moran, Pitts
burgh, sizth vice president, and J. J.
Hearn. Westheld. AIass. treasurer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-20
COMPLETE new
TO
OFFER MINERS
British Mine Owners New Of
fer May Reopen Negotia-
tions With Men.
COAL SHORTAGE ACUTE
Poorer Districts Suffer From
Cold and Several More
Factories Close.

BY Associated Press:
LONDON, April 19.-The mine
owners la.c Tuesday night com
pleted proposals which. it was be
lieved. may go some way towards
tho settlement of the coal strike.
This was the outcome of a confeI-
ence held at the Board of Trade be-
tween the owners and government
officials where a revision of their
previous offer TO the miners was
fully considered The new proros-
ais are:
First. the establishment Of a ma
tiOnal wage board
Second. the application Of na-
tiOnal principles i'm each district,
based on the financial condition OF
the industry in the respective dis
tricts.
Third. the periods for ascertain
ing district results TO be settled na-
tionally.
Fourth, the point below which
wages shall not be automatically re-
ducod TO be determined nationally.
Fifth, to turn over as wages 10
the workers, in addition to these
rates. the whole of the surplus avail
able in each district during the eX-
listing abnormal period.
Sixth. to satisfy the workers rep
resentatives in each district that tho
district is proposing to pay all che
wages it can bear.
Seventh 10 confer with the work
ers' representatives with a view -
dealing wi IN the wages of the lower
paid men.
Eighth. TO seek an agreement with
the workers on a national basis re-
garding the relations between wages
and profits for the future
Ninth. Lroviding for a joint audit
Of the mine owners books.
After the board of trade confer
ence the president Of the owners
association said:
I'VE are hoping that the miners
will meet us on the wage question
very soon"
MAY See ReOpening.
It is possible. therefore. that the
next "A hours may see the reopen
ing of negotiations. although the
miners thus far appear desirous OF
awaiting the result Of their dele
gates meeting Friday.
Meanwhile the situation arising
through the shortage of coal is
growing more serious day by day.
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR)