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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-11

Che cabinet meeting adjourned Un- til one fifteen o'clock but no com munique was issued.
 The question was whether Britain would support the French in their de- mand for more drastic guarantees from Germany or would abide by the ton with a partia cancellation of war debts.
 MussolInf's New Plan.
 Premier Mussolini of Italy. stepped dramatically into the breech with new reparations plan containing guarantees based upon economic con trol of Germany.
 Premier Theunis of Belgium, while supporting the French view point as- stunned his old role as mediator in an effort to bring the British and French together.
 From all indications the chief cause of the trouble was the insistence of the French that troops occupy part of the Ruhr district to compel the Ger mans to meet any demands imposed upon them.
 Just before noon, Premfers Poin- care and Mussolini conferred between the former held out adamantly in favor of occupation of the German industrial centers and coal fields. At the break up of this meeting the indi- cations were that the general confer ence would enter an unbreakable deadlock unless the British backed down, which was considered unlikely.
 Persistent rumors were current that the conference would either break down or suspend before tonight as a result of the conflict in British and French views over the French de- mand for occupation of additional German soil.
 May Modify Proposals.
 At the same time it was reported that Germany might revise the Berne proposals to include the following:
 l. A general mortgage on German property to be turned over to the Allies a guarantee for future pay ments, permitting Allied participa- tion in private German business en- terprises.
 2. Creation of a German "repara- tions bank with a. neutral as presi- dent.
 3. A definite sum to be named to which German indemnity shall be re- duced.
 It was understood that the Ger mans request written pedges from the Allies to give up all the German soil that is occupied by Allied troops.
 In view of the divergence in views between the British and French, Mussolini is said to believe that his plan was the most feasible for saving the Entente. It is sort of a halfway program between that of France and Britain.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-11
APPLE FAMILY
 IS EXPANDING

Rocheste, N. Y, Dec. 1.-Two new apples, the Cortland and TioneraC the former cross between the Ben Davis and Mcintosh and the latter from the Northern Spy and Sutton, have been developed by horticulturalists at the State Agricultural Experiment Sta ton at Geneva, according to reports from that city today.
 The new fruit now is being distrib- uted to members of the New York Fruit Testing Cooperative Associa- ton, Inc, for seedlings.
 The Cortland is said to be most promising for New York, New Eng land and the commercial apple re- gions of Canada. They are larger and brighter hued than the McInt osh have the same flavor, but keep longer The Tioga is described as a Hate keeping yellow apple with a springIy favOrp
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-11

All the PremierS are agreed that Germany must pay, and that Ger many must be assisted with a mora torium. The main obstacle is the ma ture of the pledges that shall be ex- acted from Berlin and the guarantees that are to be imposed to hold the Germans to their share of the bar gain.
 When the cabinet met, British off, cials gave an outward air of optim- ism despite French insistence for seiz- ure of part of the Ruhr and the Ger man industrial centers in the Rhine land.
 Conflicting Views.
 Mussolini was said to be urging upon the other PremierS the neces- sity of American participation in the held. At the same time the Italian Premier was quoted as saying that "it may not be necessary to hold a conference at Brussels if satisfactory agreements are reached here upon the debt and indemnity issues" That is fair sample of the conflicting views and reports which are current here and which are befogging the real situation in the conference:
 It is understood, however, that both the British and Italians hold the opinion that Europes economic cha os cannot be settled decisively until the United States takes a hand. It is sug- gested that there are ways of bring ing the United States in if the Allies will face the issues sQuarely.
 British officials denied f1atly the statement given out by the Italians Sunday night that the Premiers had unanim ousIy decided to reject the German proposals in toto.
 Belief prevailed among'the Italians that the unbending attitude of M. Poincare would lead to one of two courses:
 Either suspend the sitting for week or turn over the whole question to the Brussels conference without Ia prepared program.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-11
POIJ PALACE.

One of the best selected cinema rrograms that has been offered at the big Poh Palace since It opened was last night and which will be on view these three days with continuous pre- sentations. e W., lace Reid May McAvoy and Agnes Ayres heads the program appearing in Booth Tarkingtons clarence an gdaptation of the story ana play or deals with one Clarence Smith, a like able chap whose greatest clam to fame is that during the war he drove army mules without cusslng. lie comes unostentatiously into the wealthy Wheeler family home where barking and biting and pickering IS of daily occurrence II not hourly ana the family is on the point Of breaking mn when he begins his work as a hNer His quiet trustful nature manifest it. self and before long he becomes the confidant of every one in the house It is then with tact and patience that he sets out to build up permanently the crumbIing house of cards and in the end he succeeds most happily From beginning to epd although the issues stake are serious the pro- ceedings are most humorous. Man aging Director Johnston has provided a fine program of short feature in the film line and on the stage Eddie Cooks Revue proved a delightfully."- entertaining act with a SeXtet of real artists concerned, including Cook himself, who is acclaimed King of the SaNaphone and the Grey Sisters. Sudsworth Frazier is playing a re- turn engagement with his voice more delightful than ever and the Palace Symphony Orchestra with Ward Johnston conducting play as overture -FrimlS Favorites." The changing bill starting Thursday will bring Gloria Swanson in "The Impossible Mrs. BeIew' and a Mid Winter Fashion Show, details of which will be an bounced later.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-11
XMAS SEAL
 BOOTHS IN
 LOCAL BANKS

The sale of Christmas Seals at the Bridgeport banks was successfully opened today. The booths, which are Of permanent construction, were do- hated by the Burritt Lumber Co.,, and have been beautifully decorated, by the local florists. Mrs. Samuel St oddard is general chairman of the banks sale, and has for her assist ants Mrs. William Lounsbury, Mrs. Winthrop Pyle, Mrs. William webb, Mrs. Benjamin Brownstein and Mrs, Charles Shapiro. Among the work CTS at the First National Bank in charge of Mrs. Lounsbury are:
 Mrs. Richard Howell, Mrs. Franklin Sullivan, Mrs. John McCann, Mrs Eleanor Speer. Mrs. Walter Loewith, Mrs. Harriet keefe, Mrs. James Wal lace, Mrs. Raymond Lewis, Mrs. How
 At the City National Bank the sale will be conducted by the Thimble Club and the Thursday Luncheon Club. / Among those assisting will be:
 Mrs. F. winthrop Pyle. Mrs. Nor man Leeds, Mrs. Edward Jennings, Mrs. William Grippin, Mrs. David Day, Mrs. George Hawley. Mrs. R: I. Neithercut, Mrs. Henry Kelly. Mrs. Arthur March, Mrs. Charles Weeds, Mrs. Stiles Goodsen, Mrs. Henry Stoddard Mrs. William Ham, Mrs. Sanford Stoddard, Mrs William Webb Mrs. Bertram Arnsworth, Mrs. E. J. Barlow, Mrs. Ralph Blackburn, Miss Henrietta Bishop, Mrs. J. K. Bosee, Mrs. Alvin BrueI, Mrs. Lawrence Cornwall, Mrs. John Field, Mrs. Da- vid Fleming, Mrs Norman Gaynor, Mrs. Jonathan Grout, Mrs. Frank Hunt, Mrs. Horace Merwin, Mrs. Her bert Morley, NIrs. D.. M. Morris, Ms D. c. Patterson, Miss Emily Sanford, Miss Marjory Smith, Mrs Maturtn Waldo. Mrs. D. c. Warner and Mrs. r. c. Williams.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-11
PARK THEATRE

One of the biz features on the program or Neil O'Brien's minstreIs, who are to be at the Park fheatre for one night only on Wednesday,, Dec. 13, is the finale of the first part" It is a patriotic number written by Frederick V. Bowers. called Lest We Forget and a1, though MT. O'Brien wishes to keen r. as a surprise for his patrons it may be whispered that it is on a sub ton in Washington. It should be re- membered that on the day of inc performance the mfnstrels will give a street parade at high noon, a GUS tom that has been observed from time imm emOViaI.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-11
FRENCH NAVAL
 COMMANDER
 ON TRIAL TODAY

l. Orient, France. Dec. 1.-The trial Of Captain Guy, who commanded the dreadnaught France, when she struck a rock in Quiberon Bay, last August, opened today.
 The court will decide whether Cap taon Guy is guilty of losing the ship through negligence or lack of skill and whether he took all possible measures to save the France from kotal loss.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-11

is expected of 1t on their first visit to Bridgeport.
 As an extra added attraction 'The New Leather Pushers" stories by H c. Wttwer with Reginald Denny will be shown. The latest is Young King Cole" a tale of the prize ring that is packed throughout with thrills, TO ance and fun.
 An entire change of program takes place Thursday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-11
GERMAN LOAN PROPOSAL STIRS
 DISSENSION IN CONFERENCE;
 BRITAIN CONSIDERS SUGGESTIONS
By DAVID M. CHURCH.

Iondon Dec !I-Germanys proposaIs 19r an internal dssensions into the Allied Premers conference today
 The fourth of the Prime Ministers delayed until the British cabinet time consider the suggestions a them.
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Lenten Services. Worship at 1890
with sermon on the subject: what
about the Miracles ?"
Bible school for all ages at noon.
Minister'S Lenten class will meet
at the parsonage Sunday afternoon at
4 o'clock. All young people above IL
years are invited.
Evening service with motion pic
lures at o'clock. 1t will be Lin
coin picture. titled Down the River"
Here is the picture of the rail-split-
ter voyaging down the Mississippi,
in the fiat boat. Every sweep of the
oars brings him deeper into the
knowledge of the great evil, slavery,
which he is to fight to it's death.
Everyone is invited.
The Ladies' Society will meet with
Mrs Mumler Tuesday at 2.30 p. m.
Boys club meets Tuesday at 7.
The boys and girls are getting ready
for the exhibition which they expect
to give in the vestry in few weeks
Girls club Wednesday at o'clock.
A medicine ball and wands have been
added to the equipment which the
clubs are enjoying.
Service Of prayer and conference
Thursday at o'clock.
]. A. Lytle, Pastor.
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81 YEARS LONG ENOUGH
To Delay Erection Of Monument.
Citizens Now Getting Busy.

At the Town Meeting held March
5, was:
"VOted. to instruct the Selectmen
to erect monument i'm memory OF
those citizens of Bradford who died
I'm the service of their country during
the late war.
"VOted to leave the whole matter
of erecting the monument in regard
to place style etc. to the Selectmen."
Over 81 years has passed, and moth
ing so far has been done. At the
last meeting of Liberty Council S.
& d. of L. a committee was appoint
ed to carry out the idea of placing
a tablet containing the names of.
not only those who died in service
but the entire list of 236 who went
from this town.
The committee are asking for pub
lie subscription, and hope the re-
sponse will be met with literally.
A nonresident of Bradford, who is
much interested in the project. in
formed the committee that he would
donate as his share, the contribution
of the highest taxpayer on the Grand
List of Bradford.
Now. Citizens, let us make prompt
response, and assist the committee in
putting this project through by Mem
orial Day if possible in honor of the
Bradford Boys in Blue.
Contributions can be handed or
sent to either member of the COM
mittee: John H Stillwell, chairman.
Mrs F L Davis, or B ] Sawyer.
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BRADFORD HAS
ANOTHER FIRE
Barns, Stock and Imple-
mentS of A. F. Johnson
Destroyed Friday.

For the third time within few
months our town has suffered serious
destruction by fire, when the two
barns on the farm of A. F. johnson,
dr. were completely destroyed on Fri
day afternoon last, together with
practically the entire contents, which
included two horses, one mule colt,
seven hogs and rs hens, together with
80 tons of hay and a quantity of
straw, as we'll as everything in farm
ing implements, small tools etc.
The cattle were all saved, but
most everything else excepting one
horse, one harness and wagon was a
total loss. Mr. Johnson being at the
village with this much of his prop
erty when the fire was discovered.
Although an unusual amount of help
was early at the scene of the fire,
their efforts to save the barns or
their contents were of little or no
avail and considerable difficulty was
experienced in keeping the flames
confined to the barns, and the furni-
ture had all been removed from the
house before the fire was under con-
troll. The only damage to the house
resulted in the shed. where one end
will have to be rebuilt.
While the origin of the fire is un-
known, it is thought that it was
caused from, short circuit in the
light wiring, as short while previ-
Gus Mr. Johnson became of the
opinion that some sort of trouble
existed on the light line, and it is
understood he was endeavoring to
have the current "cut off" and the
trouble remedied, but was not sue
cessful in time to avoid the fire.
This fire proves indeed very un-
fortunate one, as Mr. Johnson has just
assumed control of the farm. since
the death of his father, Deacon A F
Johnson. and will be considerable of
4 setback to this popular young
townsman. The loss was partly
covered by insurance.
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Y BRADFORD y
AsMS@

Mrs A F Bishop is in poor health
Henry Ames begins work for Frank
c Cove. April 1st.
Mrs Annette Crafts fell last Thurs
day, breaking her wrist.
Mr. and Mrs Carroll Marston are
carrying on the town farm this year
The Misses Mcmillan spent Sunday
at their home in Fairlee.
Miss Mary K Hale of Newbury
spent Thursday with Mrs A E Hale.
Whist party at Legion Hall. Satur.
day evening Mar. 25. Sugar on snow.
Supt. d B Locke expects to be in
Waits River for several days next
week.
Mr. VIM. B Deal of Piermont, N. H.
made the Opinion office a call, We'd
nesday.
Mr. F L Kimball of Minneapolis,
MINI. recently visited his sister, Mrs
o E Flint.
Mrs A Switzer of Woodsville, N
H. was a guest of Miss Julia A John
son. Monday.
Warren E Crafts left Wednesday
for Hanover hospital, for an X-ray
examination.
Miss Ethel Martin is home from
her school in Canaan, VT. for short
vacation.
MeSsrs. Carl Prescott and Ben
Wright of Bellows Falls were in town
over Sunday.
The Misses Ruth Strong and Elsie
Beede spent several days in South
Fairlee last week.
Mr. George l A Smith of Morris
vile is visiting his daughter, Mrs
Delbert Hutchinson.
Mr. Walter C Low of New York
and Mr. William H Bingham of Wal
than, Mass. have been guests at
Hotel Low this week.
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VILLAGE STREETS
ARE TO Be OILED
Village Trustees Decide to
Improve Our Streets and
Eliminate the Dust.

The village trustees were in ses-
sion at Hotel Low, Tuesday after
noon, for the purpose of considering
what kind of improvements could and
should be made to our streets this
spring. Mr. Fred Dudley, State Road
Supervisor, and Mr. c A Hoag, of Bur
lington, representing The Barrett
Co. of Boston, makers of road oils,
were present to offer any sugges-
tions that might be of assistance to
the trustees in coming to decision
in the matter. The various materials
used for resurfacing were consider
ed and after learning of the ex-
periences of many other localities,
the material appearing to have the
odds in its favor, applicable to local
conditions, was 'Tarvia B." There
has been an enormous amount Of
this grade of oil used throughout
the country for just such work as is
planned for our village and in no
case has it proven unsatisfactory. 1t
does, however. require attention, and
must be kept in good repair in order
to obtain the best results. but this
is true of any ether kind of road for
that matter. 1t is expected by the
Village Fathers that this resurfacing
can be done and maintained through
out the year, giving the village
road to be proud of. also being free
from dust for less money than was
expended on our village streets last
year, and which were a disgrace to
any community. Another thought in
the minds of the trustees in using
this oil, was that there will be no
need and certainly no desire on the
part of cur citizens to sprinkle the
streets. If we should be so un-
fortunate as to have another summer
rs dry as last year. the village water
supply will no doubt be adequate for
The household needs, without expert
encing the same difficulty as last
summer.
An order for one tank car of "Tar-
via B" was placed with Mr. Hoag,
and it is thought this will be suffi-
,ient to do a thorough job. The
Barrett Company, which is to supply
he oil, will also apply the oil to our
streets, making the price for both at
&c per gallon. This is considered
yery reasonable and much below last
vear's price. The work will be COM
oleted just as soon as it is deemed
advisable. The streets to receive the
.reatment this year will probably in
,lude from the top of Peters Hill at
he northern end of the village r.
What is known as the Stearns' Hill
It the southerly end of the village,
Is we'll as the street in front of |
Hotel Low and down to the Mill |
Bridge. Bank Street and Wright's
I'VE. will in all probability receive
heir share also. We are advised that
his OIL together with the sand used,
orms sort of a crust about an inch |
hick, in appearance much like as
halt, and makes very fine road.
t is understood that the resurfacing
o be done here will be Is feet |
ice Some will probably complain
as is always the case) that 18 feet
yill not be sufficiently wide for the
lain Street traffic, but we consider
he trustees used good sound judg-
lent in making this limit as other
laces with more travel than in
have this width for streets,
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GRACE CHURCH.

Sunday, March 26.
1870 a. m. Morning worship. Pas
tors theme: 'The Light of the
World"
11.45 a. m. Bible study.
z p. m. Evening worship. Subject:
"The Road to Golgatha."
Epworth League Tuesday, 730 p M
Prayer meeting Thursday, 7.30 p M
The Standard Bearers will meet at
the parsonage Wednesday, Mar. 29th,
at 7.30 p. m.
o. ]. Anderson, Pastor
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Supt. Locke was in Montpelier,
Tuesday, of this week to attend a
meeting of the Vermont Teachers
Retirement Board Five Vermont
teachers have already been retired
on an annuity under the provisions
of the law. Among this number is
Miss Emma Beckwith of Corinth who
has taught "a terms of school.
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and we are of the opinion that if
this isn't wide enough for safe driv-
ing. those who complain should be
asked to surrender their licenses.
The Opinion joins heartily in the
general endorsement of the action
taken by the trustees in this matter,
and sincerely hope their expectations
we'll materialize.
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MRS. F. c. RUSSELL PASSES AWAY

Mrs DR.. F C Russell of Haverhill,
N. H. died Monday night, after a
long illness. The funeral was held
at her late home Wednesday after
noon and was largely attended. She
is survived by her husband and two
sons, harrington and Cutler. Mrs
Russell made many friends here dur
ing the short time the family were
residents
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SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES.

All our Safety Deposit Boxes are
now rented. but we will have a new
set containing Is boxes, which will
arrive in few days. Anyone wish
ing one of these boxes should make
early.
Bradford National Bank.
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MRS. w. III. LEAVITT DEAD.

Mrs w H Leavitt died in West
Somerville, Mass. Mar. 11th. at the
age of SO. Over 40 years of her life
were spent in Bradford, where her
husband was engaged in manufactur-
ing. After his death in 1904, she
made her home with her son, DIR.
Forrest Leavitt, in West Somerville.
Mass.
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

Public Services are held in Bradford
National Bank Building. Room 4. every
Sunday morning at 10:45.
Subject for the week-Reality.
Sunday School at IL o'clock.
The Reading Room is open every
Saturday afternoon from to S. Every
body welcome.
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BIBLE THOUGHT FOR TODAY

~ THE NEW COMMANDMENT: Jesus said-A
"a ment That havelo
ed that also love another
know that disciples if We have
ALWAYS passest through
walkest the thou shall burned
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FOR SALE OF EXCHANGE.

FOX SALE OF EACHANGE.
Pair Bay Horses, 5 years old,
weight 5000, sound and clever. Also
several others from 900 to 1900. w
S Williams, Bradford, VT. 25tf
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Wanted-Man with car to sell the
Best Ford Oil Gauge made. 500 per
week and extra commissions. Access
sories Co., Graham, Benton Harbor,
Mich. 27
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Special for Men.-12 pairs cotton
hose $1.0O, black or cordovan. Add
1Oc postage The C. & T. Mdse Co.,
Box 20, Winter Hill, Mass. 27-29
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To Rent

To Rent.
Furnished rooms for housekeeping,
small family. w S Williams. 25tf
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For Sale.

Curtis Kemp low down manure
spreader. C D Martin, East Corinth
VT. 27-29