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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
Fox Will Sue Burton For
 UtteranCeS Said To Be
 Untrue And SlanderOus
Head of Tax Payers League Resents Assault By Office Holder In Charities Department nt-Says Admnistra- tion Spent More Than All Mayors 2s Years Before

Ferdinand Fox, head of Bridgeport Taxpayers Association, an organi- zation of some 300 members, who pay about II per cent. of the taxes of Bridgeport, announced today that he would institute an action against William E. Burton, a Republican spell binder, of whom Fox says, that he has libelled him during the course of campaign arguments made in de- fense of the administration policy of extravaganza.
 Fox has been a thorn in the side Of the administration for some time. In 1918, he asked the General Assembly to investigate the financial condition of the city. His bill was f1vorably reported, but was beaten in the Sen ate upon the motion of Senators Bart lett. and Delaney, representatives of the administration in Bridgeport
 MT. Fox said today:
 twill you kindly allow me a little space to answer the missta dement's Of one William E. Burton, of the Chari- ties Department, made against me and the members of the Taxpayers Association, in one of the papers?
 Last August. he says. my favorite2 pasti1ne was to gouge my tenant am munition workers, by raising their rent from 50 to 100 per cent. in one
 (Continued on Page Six)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
PAID MEXICANS HAVE
 FREED JENKINS
American Embassy At Mex ico City So Advises
 Washington.

Washington, Oct. 27-WiI- liam o. Jenkins, the American consular agent at Puebla, who was kidnapped October 19 by Mexican bandits, was released after payment of ransom, the State Department was advised today by the American embas- Sy at Mexico City.
 The bandits who had held Jenkins demanded $15O,COO in gold. The mes sage to the department said that Mat thew D. Hanna, third Secretary of the embassy who was sent to Puebla, re- ported yesterday that he had received d message from Jenkins sent from within the Mexican federal lines that the ransom had been paid to the kid nappers and that he was on his way to Puebla-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
5000 VOTERS
 ALREADY MADE HERE, IS REPORT
2,37O Made On Saturday. 800 Pass This Morn
 ing

About 5000 voters have already been made" by the se1ectmen at City Hall and 1t is expected that the en- tire list of 4,0O0 will be done before they adjourn tonight. Up to an early hour this afternoon about 500 voters had appeared and been taken care of.
 On Saturday the selectmen sue ceeded in breaking all records and making 2,37o. They expected to make 1900 before the day is out.
 This morning they were averaging about 125 an hour. It was an- nounced that the board would stay in session until it had made all appli- cants tonight. At ' o'clock the doors will be closed but anyone ar irving before that hour will be taken care of regardless of the number pre- ceding him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
ARREST OF SUSPECTS IN MYSTERIOUS CASE
 WELL KNOWN CITY
Police Played Silent But Effective Part In Clearing Mystery - More Arrests Prom
 ised-Say Crime Was Planned at Local Club.

That the Detective Bureau of the Bridgeport Police Depart ment has played a silent but very important part in the work of clearing up the mys- terious circumstances which surrounded the murder of Ben Jamin Binkowitz, the New York messenger whose mutilated body was found in a cIump of bushes on the Post Road in Milford, Aug. 20, was learned today when some of the de- tails of the famous ease were made public.
 Eleven persons, including two local people and a number of others who are well known in Bridgeport are now under arrest. More arrests are expected.
 That the murder was plotted, if not actually committed in Bridgeport, is the belief of the police.
 The arrest in Chicago of James Delmar, alias James Lewis" alias Fred Lewis" alias Hartford Jimmy Lewis,' on Saturday, was brought about through the efforts of the Bridgeport police and is believed to be an important step in the task of clearing up the mystery.
 1mme ediately after the murdered mans body was discovered in Milford, Delmar, who was masquerading in Rrid left this city. The local police mo- tifed the New York authorities of the mans disappearance, but at that time the Metropolitan police were en- grossed in running down the auto mobile clue.
 Delmar was traced to Omaha, Neb.. and a short time later some of the Liberty bonds which disappeared with Binkowttz. were discovered in Cleve- land. Chicago and St. Paul also l figured in bond findings. On Thursday night two local de- | tectives visited the home of Delmar's i Continued on Page Six.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
Johnson
 Measure.
 Defeated His Amendment On Voting Power of United States
 Turned Down ROLL CALL SHOWS
 38 FOR: 40 AGAINST

Washington, Oct. 27.-The Johnson amendment to the peace treaty, pro- posing in effect that the voting power of the United States in the League of Nations be increased to equal that of rejected today by the Senate.
 The vote was 3S for the amendment and 40 against it.
 The roll call follows: For adoption: RepubEcans-Ball, Borah, Branidegee, Capper, Cunmins, Curtis, Dillingham;, Fall, France, Frelinghuysen, Gronna, Harding, Johnson, of California; Jones of Washington; Kenyon, Knox, Lafouette, Lenroot, Lodge, McCor- mick, Mclean, Moses, New, Newber- ry, Norris, Page, Penrose, Phipps, Poindexter, Sherman, Smoot, Spen- Ger, Sutherlandl Townsh end, Wads- worth, and Waren-S6
 Democrats-Gore and Shelds-2.
 Total 38.
 Against adoption:
 Republican-Colt, Edge, Hale, Kellogg, Reyes, McCumber. McNary. Nelson and Sterling-9.
 Democrats Chamber lain, Culberson, Dial, Fletcher. Gay, Gerry, Harris, Harrison, Henderson, Hitchcock, Jones of New Mexico; King, Kirby, McKenar. Myers, Nu- gent, Overman, Pomerene, Ransdel, Robinson, Sheppard, Simmons, Smith, of Arizona; Smith, of Maryland; Swanson, Thomas, Trammell, Under wood, Walsh of Montana; and Will liams-31. Total 40.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
} COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS ARE
 APPROVED TODAY

Approval of five voluntary com pensation agreements was filed this morning by Compensation Commis- sioner E. T. Buckingham.
 The Coe-Stapley company agreed to pay Louis Wargo of 591 Bostwick avenue $1O.92 a week while incapa- citated by reason of a Gales fracture of the left wrist which he received Oct. 2.
 The American. Tube & Stamping company to pay R. Salvatore of Lin den Ave, $11.70 for contusions to his left hand which he received on Sept. 29.
 The Bridgeport Brass Company to pay D. Akastra of 61 Steuben street s1134 while incapacitated from an injury to his right arm near the wrist which he received on Oct. 12.
 Robert N. Bassett Co. of Shelton to pay Joseph Cusano of Housatonic ave nue, Derby $14.00 a week while in acpacitated from strained shoulders which he received on Sept 30.
 The Sidney Blumentha1 Company, Inc, of Shelton to pay Anthony Bon filio of Wheeler street, Shelton, $11.22 for bruises on both legs EeeeSved Sept. 30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
LflllOr Men To Renew
 .r Licenses
Have No Fear of Terrors of Prohibition - Towns Join
 in Rush to Secure License '.
21O APPLY TO
 COMMISSIONERS

Although the prospect of nation wide prohibition on Jan. 16 is con- stantly before them, Fairfield county liquor dealers are apparently unwill- ing to concede that they must go out of business and practically all the dealers in cities and towns outside of Bridgeport have applied for renewals of their present licenses. The county commissioners have just in- ished a swing around the county dur ing which they received 21O appIi- cations for renewals, which is only slightly below the usual number.
 License applications for towns and cities outside Bridgeport may be filed at any time within the month of October and the licenses will be is sued November l. Bridgeport deal CTS may file applications between November l and December l, the H- censes being issued on the latter date.
 The number of applications re- ceiVed throughout the county so far is: NOrwalk, A; Stamford, 76; Fair field, II; Newtown, four; Westport, eight; Brookfeld, one; Bethel, one Danbury, 31; Darien, four.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
ATTEMPT MADE
 TO BURN DOWN
 POLICE STATION

Youngstown, Oct. 27-An attempt believed to have been made by strike sympa thizers was made last night to burn down the police sub-station in Hazelton, this city. An upper room in the building was discovered filled with oil soaked waste scattered about. Little damage resulted A neighbor told how she had heard men in the yard talking about waste and saying 1t was time to hurry.
 Two additional blast furnaces were operating this morning, one at the Ohio works, and one at the sheet and tube plant.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
CHILEAN GOVT
 PREPARING TO
 QUELL REVOLT

Santiago, Chile, Oct 27-The Chil- can crusier Esmeralda- sailed north ward yesterday and other units of the Chilean fleet are being prepared for sea duty. It Is rumored they will follow the Esmeralda. This step by Chile follows insistent reports of probable revolution in Peru and
 information that the Peruvian gov ernment is making military prepara- tions in the Southern part ol' that country for the alleged purpose of diverting popular attention from the revolt which is said to be impending.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
DARLING HELD
 ON CHARGE OF
 MANSLAUGHTER

Meriden, Conn.,, Oct. 27-George O. Darling, an automobilist ot Bloomfield whose car struck a mo- torcycIe with side car on the Berlin turnpike last Saturday night, fatally inturing Richard Snyrk. A, of New Britain, was held in s5,000 for a hearing one week hence, today. The initial charge was that of man slaughter but a complaint of assault was substituted It is possible that the case will go to the Berlin town court. Darling gave a bond.
 Deputy Coroner Wynne of New Haven, came here yesterday for a preliminary inquiry and Coroner Mix will conclude this today. The prose cutor of Berlin was at tods-y's hear ing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
CONNECTICUT co.
 WILL INSTALL
 MORE NEW CARS

One of the several new economies to be inaugurated by the Connecticut Company to put the zone system on a substantial operating basis will be the installation of one-man cars on all runs where they may be operated practically. Instead of collecting the fares from passenger as they enter the cars, as at present, the motorman will collect the money as the pas sengers are about to alight. There will be no zone cards, or parapher- naIia of any kind in the cars.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
SENATE VOTES D0vvRl AMENDMENT
BRIDGEPORT POLICE CLEARED BINK0WITz MURDE
The Child's Book
 Of Pretty Pictures

What are these pretty pictures for?"
 II told you before, for the City Administration"
 Ought we not be grateful for the Things it had given us?"
 ''In the same way we are grateful to a man who sells us sugar for thirty cents g. pound"
 "Is there any sugar in these-''
 Hush, my son, Just look at the pictures; don't ask un- kind questions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
STRIKE WOULD
 HAMPER OPERATION

Chicago, Oct. 27-Leaders of the striking steel workers discussed today the probable effect of the threatened coal miners strike upon the steel in dustry, and agreed that it would further hamper the successful opera ton of the steel plants in the Chicago district.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
Woolf Fined $50 For Driving Car
 In Reckless Way

Thomas L. Woolf of Trenton, N. J., driver of an automobile which crash ed into a trolley car and another ma chine at the corner of Fairfield avenue and State street, Saturday night, was fined $50 and costs in the city court this morning. on charges of reckless driving and driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
ELECTED TRUSTEE.

Fred E. Morgan was elected trus- tee of the bankrupt estate of Frank KIinad in the bankruptcy court this morning and his bond was fixed at s2,OOO by Referee Banks. Paul Gold berg, David Waingrow and F. H. Seeley were appointed appraisers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
FINED FOR FIGHT.

Following a fight on the East Side, fate Saturday night, John Fetunlk, of 718 Housatonic avenue, and Mike SI;pnack of $ Park street, were ar rested charged with breach of the peace The men were arraigned in the city court this morning and fined S5 and costs apiece
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
DESERTER HELD.

Earl F. Young of 394 Main street, an alleged deserter from the United States Navy, was arrested in Bridge port Saturday night, and is being held by the police for the naval authori- ties.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
PRESIDENT STILL GAINS.

Washington, Oct 27-''The Presi- dents progress continues, as during the past few days, satisfactorily said a bulletin today by his physi- clans
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
FELToN sCULLING CHAMPION.

Putney, Eng, Oct. 27-Alfred Eel ton of Australia today defeated Ernest Barry, for many years sculling cham pion, for the sculling championship of the world.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-27
The Weather

Bridgeport and vicinity Probably showers tonight and Tuesdayi cooler tonight
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-27
TIoGA

Mr., and Mrs. George Sayre, of North
Broad street, have returned home after
spending the season at High Point,
Ocean county, \. ).
Miss Allison Ranck, of North Ninth
street, has returned from several weeks
stay in the Pocono Mountains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Bailly have sold
their home on North Sixteenth street,
and left on Wednesday for their new
home in San Diego, Calf,
Post 2O5, of the American Legion,
held a meeting on Thursday evening
at the post headquarters, 3549 Ger
mantown avenue. There are 500 mem
bers. DR.. II. Collier Boyle is post
commander; Mr.. Joseph Mooney, vice
commander Mr.. James A. Bergan,
adiutant, and Mr.. Albert Fritshie,
financial secretary.
Mrs. Forrest Dagger has returned to
her home on North Broad street after
spending a month in Ocean City.
Mrs. Elizabeth Blundin, who has
been at Ocean City all summer, will
shortly issue invitations for a week
end house party down there over Hal
lowe'en in honor of the birthday of her
daughter, Miss Virginia Blundin. Mrs
Blundin and her daughters, Miss Nir'
einia Blundin and Miss Betty Blundin,
who will spend part of the winter in
Florida, will remain at the shore until
about the middle of November.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-27
GER M ANTOWN

Mrs. Clinton Gardner Dickinson and
Mrs. Harold Lewis and her small
daughter, Miss Frances Harman
Lewis, of New York, are the guests of
the Misses Harman at the Wissahickon
apartments, Germantown.
Mrs. G.. D. Cramer, of Forest
avenue, and Limekiln pike, entertained
in honor of Mrs. Harry Kelly, who ig
leaving in a short time to make her
home in Los Angeles, Calf, on Thurs
day evening. The guests included the
twenty young men in Mrs. Kelly's Sun
day school class of the Chelten Avenue
NJ. p. Church. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
II. Reeder, of 1925 North Woodstock
street. are entertaining for their son,
Mr.. Roy Reedey, in honor of Mrs.
Kelly, this evening at their home.
Mrs. Samuel Simplair, of 116 West
Hortter street; Mrs. F.. II. West and
Miss Dorothy West, of 6212 Clearview
street, left today TO spend the week :
end in Wildwood
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Early. of Ala
COLON street, announce the maria ge
Of their daughter, Miss Elizabeth 4.
Early, to Mr.. Warren II. Gee, of 5312
Magnolia avenue, on Wednesday af :
| ternoon, at 3 80 O'Clock in the rectory
| of the Church of st. Francis Assist,
on Logan street. After wedding trip
to Washington, ID. c., Mr.. and Mrs.
Gee will be at home on Shedaker
street, Germantown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Skinner. of
124 Pelham road, announce the mar :
riage of their daughter, Miss Cornelia
G.. Skinner, to Mr.. Ambrose S. Murray,
Sd. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Muir :
ray, of New York, on Wednesday af-
ternoon, at / o'clock. The Rev. j.. J.
Airy, performed the ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs. Murray will be at home after De :
cember in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Speese enter =
tanned at dinner at the Rittenhouse
Hotel last night in honor of their
daughter, Miss Jean Speese, whose
place this evening. The guests incuded
the bridal party.
A meeting of the Lieutenant Henry
| Ii. Houston Post of the American
Legion was held in the Y. NJ, G. A.
auditorium in Germantown avenue on
Wednesday evening The speakers in :
Y. NJ. g. A. worker in France in
tie legal department; Colonel Franklin
D'Olier, one of the originators of the
American Legion; Captain P. Man
| field, of the engineers, spanish /.
| American war veteranj Father Wolf
! lighting chaplain of the Twenty eighth
| Division, and Mr.. Frank w. Melton
chairman OF the city's committee Of
membership. The chaplain Of Ellis Post
I Il. A. r. offered prayer, and there
was singing BY the nlembers Of ths
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-27
NoRRISToWN

The marriage of Miss Mary Agnes
Jones, daughter of Mrs. Mary r. Jones,
oil 632 Cherry street, and Mr.. John
Joseph O'Ifara took place in st. Pat
rick's Church on Tuesday morning.
The bride was attended by Miss Mary !,
Kelly and Mr.. Charles O'Hara, brother
of the bridegroom. was best man. A re
cCption followed the ceremony at the
home of the bride. Mr. and Mrs.
O'JIara are now on Il wedding trip to
New York. They will be at home at 632
Cherry street after October 10.
Announcement is made of the engage
ment of Miss Bertha s. Globisch and
Mr.. Harold Foster Gates, of Falconer,
gate University.
Mr.. Vernon Blondn, who for the
last twenty seven months has been in
Texas with the Fifth United States
Cavalry, has returned home and is stay
| ing with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathan Blondin, of West Airy street.
An interesting childran's party was
given at the Plymouth Country Club by
| Mr.. and Mrs. J. Gilmur Tyson, of
/ De kalb street and Roberts avenue, in
honor of the seventh birthday OF their
daughter, Miss Doris Rosalie Tyson.
Among the little guests were Margaret
Itsmbo, Ridette Rambo, Caroline Cor
son, Gertrude Corson, Mildred Connolly
Frances Connolly, Jean shelby, Kath-
arine Kirkbride, Jane Kirkbride, Nir-
ginia Fell, Mary Welker, Helen Shoe
maker, Dorothy Wright, Mary. Barth =
meier, Dorothy Hydeman, Clarabelle
Fox, Elizabeth Dull, Mary Burket,
Mary Tyson, Hannah Yost, Marion
Summergill, Eugene Barthmeier, VIII
liam johnson, james Fox, John Rex,
Alexander Rex, Remington Meyer,
Charles Paist, Louis Boyd, Joseph
Rambo, Jr.. George Buchanan, Gilmur
Tyson, Jr., Adam Miller Schcidt, Roger
Summerill, Aaron S. Swartz, 3D., and
Sydney Lovett, Mr.. and Mrs. Tyson
were assisted in the entertaining Of theil
young guests by Mrs. d. W. Shelby
Mrs. Adam Scheidt, Jr., Mrs. Webt
Dull, Mrs. James b. Burket, Mrs. w
F. Jacoby, Mrs. J. j. Corson; Mrs
Carroll johnson, Mrs. Eugene Barth
meir, Miss Edith Freedlcy and Miss
! Rae pla de Niller
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-27
BRYN MAWR NEEDS FUNDS
AIumnse Find 100000 Endow.
ment Necessary to Pay Salaries

Increase of the endowment fund of
Bryn Mawr College by $1,000 900
would be necessary, alumnae from all
classes since 1889 decided, at the
opening session of a two day confer
ence, to give instructors so per cent
more pay.
Plans for raising the salaries of
teachers and Instructors will be dis
cussed today at Taylor Hall, with the
object of providing living wage to
educators. The salary conference is
the outgrowth of a movement to raise
500 900 for 4 Victory chair in French
Many teachers at Bryn Mawr, is was
admitted, are paid less than trade
workers. notwithstanding the heavy
expense of acquiring knowledge suf-
ficicnt to qualify them for instructors.
I'VE are at n critical point in the
history of America" said Miss Helen
Taft, acting president of the college,
"and particularly in the history of
American education. The women 5
colleges are called upon to train women
for leadership in n great Elw era. We
can only do this if able to command
for our teaching stats the ablest men
and women of the day, We cannot
command progressive teachers with
salaries that mean financial worry,
working overtime and even under
feeding "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-27
NEW JERSEY NOTES

Mrs. Albert S. Francine and her
children are spending fortnight with
Mrs. FranCine's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry s. Ehret, of Pine Tops,
in Edgcwater Park. Doctor and Mrs.
Francino have just returned from a
three months stay in Canada.
Mrs. George D. McIlvaine, of Spring
City, Pa, has been visiting her son,
Mr.. Frank :. McIlvaine, at his home
on Warren street, Beverly.
Mr.. aud Mrs. A. f. De Less, Jr.,
who have been spending the summer
at Atlanti" City, have opened their
winter home on Porter street in Phila =
delphia.
Mrs. +. Mckinney, of Palmyra, is
spending a vacation at Scranton. Pa.
as the guest of Mrs. w. 3. Chris
tine.
Mr.. and Mrs, John F. Hamilton,
who have been spending fortnight in
Delaware county, Pa, returned to their
home in Riverside, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Comerford,
have opened their home in Riverside,
after spending the summer at Park
land, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob X. Fox. OF
Riverside, are being congratulated on
the birth of twin boys.
Miss Mildred Shrader. one of Cam
den's debutantes, has returned to her
home after n visit in Ocean City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-27
YARDLEY

Mrs. Charles NJ. Eames, with her little
daughter, Jane Charlotte Eames, leaves
today for Shippensburg, where she will
visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Nickles. While there she will at
tend the wedding of her sister, Miss
Florence Nickles.
Mr.. Redman Headley, who was
taken ill while staying at the Pocono
Manor Inn, is reported to be improving.
A silver tea will be given by the
Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Episcopal
Church next Thursday afternoon from
3 to o.
Mr.. Harry Hoffman returned to
Wenonah Military Academy this wek,
Through the efforts of Mrs. j. Au-
gustus Cadwallader, kindergarten
was started on Wednesday with these
children enrolled: T. Sidney Cad :
wallader, I'd, William Parry Cadwal =
lader, Charlotte l.. Cadwallader, Marie
Humbrecht, Alton Dilliplane, Mar
guerite Beener, Marie Mackenson,
James Satterthwaite, Grace Row
Dorothy Meyins, Elizabeth Denaker
Robert Nelson aud Junior Moon. Miss
Edith Black, of Lapghorne, is in charge
of the class, which meets al Fairfield
Terrace, fron 0 O'Clock to II 80,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-27
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA

Mr.. Raymond Bankhart. son of Mr..
and Mrs. Bankart, of 1921 Ritner
street, has recently received his honor
able discharge. Mr.. Bankart received
the Croix dc Guerre for bravery over
seas.
Mr.. John Jackson. of $3.50 South
Iseminger street, has received his dis
charge after serving eighteen months
oversee duty. Friends of his brother
Mr.. Richard Jackson. will be glad to
learn he is recuperating from his in
juries received during the war.
Mrs. A. p. Dare, of 2233 South
Beechwood street. has returned home
after a months visit with friends at
Powder Valley. Zionsville. Pa. Mrs.
Dare will be remembered as Miss Lillian
Bere, daughter of Mrs. Berle, of South
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Moon and their
daughters, Miss Marion Moon, Miss
Anne Moon and Miss Esther Moon,
have closed their summer home in Wild
wood and have returned to their home
at 1850 South Fifteenth street.