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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
JITNEYMEN HOLD
TAG DAY MONDAY

The titneymen of this city are
planning to have tag day on Mon
day. They have decided on this step
in order to obtain funds with which
to defray the legal expenses which
will result from their suit to obtain
the right to operate their buses on
the streets of this city.
Here is a chance for the public
to show it's appreciation of the ex-
cellent service which has been rem
dered by the jitneys since they first
started to run in Bridgeport Few
have forgotten the situation last Win
ter when there were no trolley cars
for several days during which period
the jitneys were constant, and unfail-
ing in their efforts to get the people
to and from their work.
Many drives and tag days have
been held in this city. The jitney-
men were loyal contributors each
time and never failed to allow their
buses and cars to be placarded. Now
it is their turn and those who bene-
flied by the other drives should as
sist these men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
WAY
T0GET AT
SUCKLEY
If Former Police Official
Made His Charges a
Few Minutes Before
He Was Retired the
Police Board May
Take Action.

Did former Assistant Superintend-
ent of Police Charles H. Suckley make
his statements regarding a frame
up" in which ex-Captain Edward o.
Cronan of the Detective bureau was
to be the victim, before or after IL
o'clock noon, on Thursday, July Is?
This question was brought up today
after it had been learned that the
Police commissioners would make an
attempt to bring charges against the
former assistant superintendent, as
the result of his declarations made
before hundreds of policemen at a
farewell meeting which was held In
the city courtroom, Thursday noon.
If Suckley made his accusations be-
fore IL o'clock. it is believed that he
may be subject to charges brought
against him by the commissioners.
Were the statements made after noon,
at which time his retirement went
into effect, it will probably be no easy
matter for the commissions to pun
ish the former officer.
The principal question, however,
seems to be whether or not Suckley
is still a member Of the police de-
partment. His salary is not paid by
the city; but comes from the police
pension fund, which, by the way,
appears to be practically exhausted.
1t is understood that if this fund be-
Goes overtaxed, the city will then be
forced to pay the salaries of retired
officers, or at least a portion of the
expense.
Mr.. Suckley at the present time Is
on an automobile trip to some un-
known destination. 1t is not thought
that he will return to Bridgeport be-
fore Sunday, but after that time de-
velopments may be expected.
AS far as the actual time of Suck
ley's speech is concerned, opinions
seem to differ. A number of persons
who were in the room at the time
| believe that the former assistant su-
perintendent started his remar rks
shortly before IL o'clock. Others
are ofgthe opinion that the speech
was made just as the noon whistles
were blowing. The matter may be
| thoroughly thrashed out when the re-
| tired officer returns from his vaca-
| ton sojourn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
ALIEN CANNOT
ACT AS STROKE


New London, July 17-Because of
the ruling which states that only
native or naturalized American eiti-
zens may represent the United States
in the Olympic games at Antwerp.
August Rammi of this. city. may be
barred from stroktng the Syracuse
University crew in its race against the
Annapolis crews at Lake Quinsiga-
mond in Worcester on next Saturday.
For the purpose of determining the
crew that will represent the United
States in the Olympic amateur races
at Antwerp The crew that wins at
Worcester will probably remain in
tact for the races at Antwerp.
Ramnli was born in Esthonia. His
father has taken out his first papers
but was denied his second through an
insufficient knowledge of the English
language Efforts are being made by
prominent local citizens to obtain the
second papers for Rammi's father in
time for the son to participate in the
races next SATURDAY..
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
THREATS
TO GUST
TURKS
Allies Promise That If
Peace Treaty is Not
Signed in 10 Days
They Will Drive the
Turks Out Of Europe.

London, July ia threat to drive
the Turk from Europe ''once and for
a1r' is contained in the allied reply to
the Turkish objections to the peace
treaty, made public here today. Such
action might follow Turkeys refusal
to sign the treaty or her failure to
give it effect, the reply states.
The allies arranged to deliver this
ultimatum to the Turkish peace del
egation in Paris today. The Turks
are informed that they must signify
their willingness to sign the peace
treaty within ten days, failing which
.'the allied powers will take such ac-
ton as they may consider necessary
in the circumstances.
The note adds:
eff the Turkish government refuses
to sign the peace, still more, If it finds
itself unable to establish its author
ity in Anatolia or give effect to the
treaty, the allies, in accordance with
the terms of the treaty may be driven
to reconsider this arrangement by
ejecting the Turks from Europe once
and for all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
WEATHER

For Bridgeport and vincinity: Fail
tonight and Sunday.
For Connecticut Fair tonight and.
Sunday, little change in tenn mperature;
gentle shifting winds.
Weather conditions: The pressure
is about normal east of the Rocky
Mountains except in the upper Mis-
sissippi Valley and Texas. Pleasant
weather prevails in all districts of
the Miss; ;ssippi River but between the
Mississippi River and the Rocky
Mountains the weather is unsettled.
Local showers were reported during
the last "a hours on the south At
Iantic coast from Texas northeast
ward to Missouri and Minnesota. The
temperature, is rising in the western
districts but continues about normal
in the Lake region and New England.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
fair weather with cool nights and
warm dava
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
PACE C0NFESSES
TWO ARRESTED

AS the result Of a confession said
to have been made by William Red
Page, who was arrested in New Ha-
ven yesterday on charges of robbery
which had been lodged against him
by the local police, Detectives Wheel
er, Ho1brook, Kane and Voccola to-
day took into custody James Mihlets
and Gus Kow1as, both of A Railroad
avenue. The men are charged with
having received stolen goods
In arresting the trio, the police be-
1ieve that they have cleaned up a
gang which has been responsible for
the numerous petty thefts recently
reported in Bridgeport. Page is al
laged to have admitted stealing ST.
900 worth of cigars and cigarettes
from ArnoId's cafe in Water street,
clothes from a Water street taHor
shop owned by John Katakus and 26
pairs of shoes from a store owned by
Max Reich, 66 Lexington avenue. He
claims to have sold some of the stolen
property to Mih1ets and Kow1as, who
conduct a. restaurant in Water street.
A portion of the missing goods has
been recovered. In the City court
Pages case was continued until July
21.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
CEDULDIC FELLED
IN HIS STORE BY
UNKNOWN YECCS

Found lying behind a counter in his
store at 457 Water street last night,
Saul Geduldig, 60, is in ST. Vincent's
hospital in an unconscious condition
today, suffering from a probable frac-
ture Of the skull, which the police be
lieve was inflicted by unidentified
hold-up men who attempted to rob
the storekeeper.
According TO the police, Geduldig
was first discovered by Samuel Gross
man, of 41O Main street, who entered
the store for the purpose Of making
a purchase. He heard the injured
man groaning, and then discovered
him on the floor behind the counter.
Detectives conducted an investiga-
ton Of the affair today, but were I'M
able to secure a single clue which
might lead to the Identification of the
elderly storekeper's assailants. Arti-
cles in the store were Strewn about in
confusion as If a struggle had taken
place, but nothing is known to he
missing. It is believed that the hold
UP men were frightened away after
they had injured their victim.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
WOMAN
AT HILLSIDE IS
STILL MYSTERY

The authorities at Hillside Home are
still in the dark as to identity Of the
woman who was taken there on last
Thursday night after she had been
taken to the Emergency hospital by
Starter Barrett of the Connect kcut
Company. The woman boarded a troll
ley on the state and Ba-~---,1 about 10
o'clock on Thursday night and had
made about seven round trips on the
car when the motorman Of the car
notified the starter who took her to
the Emergency hospital.
Detectives from police headquarters
paid visit to Hillside yesterday af-
ternoonn, but the woman has refused
to disclose her name or say anything
since being admitted to Hillside.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17

Members of the Chamber of Com
merce who were asked to vote on the
question Of the trolleys VS.. the jit-
neys have returned result that
shows those favoring the retention of
the trolleys to be strongly in the
majority. The total number ex-
pressing an opinion was 756, which is
about half of the membership of the
Chamber.
Two questions were contained in
the referendum. The first-'Do
you favor action which would result
in the cessation of trolley service and
make US dependent on motor bus
transportation? There were 35 voting
in favor and 433 against.
The second-"Do you favor 1egisla-
tive action as recommended by the
mayor to the common council, which,
in effect, will eliminate active jitney
competition from the streets about
the citys center on which the Con-
necticut Co. operates trolley cars
this to be on guarantee of adequate
trolley service" Those voting "yes''
were 407 and opposed so.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
.SUSPEN D
REVENUE
AGEN T
A. S. Spalding, Agent for
the New Haven District
Which Includes Connecti-
cut and Part Of New York
is Relieved of His Duties.
Especial to The Times.)

New Haven, July ia. S. Spald-
ing, who has been Internal Revenue
agent for the district which embraces
Connecticut and a part Of New York
was suspended on July 13- Mr.
Spalding, who succeeded Theodore
Byxbee, has been in charge of this
district for about a year and no rea-
son is obtainable for the action of the
Federal authorities.
Thomas J. Taylor, Internal Revenue
agent for the Pittsburgh district who
has been in Texas for a considerable
period was called to New Haven and
for the time being put in charge of
that Office.
Mr.. Taylor said this morning when
asked if Spalding had been removed
from office, that as a matter of fact
he had not been removed but sus-
pended. He hastened to add that
there was nothing sensational in the
case. MY occupancy of this office is
merely temporary as I understand it, y
said Mr.. Taylor. "I know nothing OF
Mr.. Saplding's plans for the future
he concluded,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17

The watchers who had been inter-
ested in the old mans actions smiled
noticed that the big loaf of bread
with a burning candle foated steadily
out into mid stream, f1oated down
stream few hundred feet below the
bridge, then stepped and began to re-
volve in circle. 1t kept this up for
some time until finally one of the row
boats came up to it and directly un-
der the surface of that point the body
was found.
A score or more witnesses vouched
fer the truthfulness of the story II
was stated today that. the loaf OF
bread undoubtedly followed the
course of the same currents that. the
body did and came to a halt in the
same place as did the body.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
Bread On w aterS
Finds A Boys Body

New Haven, July 1.-THE recovery
of the body of Thomas Mccarthy,
aged IL. of "a Ann street who was
drowned Wednesday while bathing in
West river near the Derby pile bridge
was reported today to police head
quarters and the remarkable manner
in which the body was recovered, fol-
lowing nearly "a hours searching,
caused much comment,
Men in boats had been dragging
the river for hours in an effort to
locate the body and scores of people
were watching from the shore when
an aged man happened along and in
quired what was the trouble. When
told he muttered something, took a
big loaf of bread from his pocket,
inserted a candle in the top of it, lift
ed the candle and then set it floating
at the edge of the water. He said
follow that and then left.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17

were filled with pedestrians and
vehicles and there appeared few sur
face indications of any remaining
nervousness.
No one as far as could be learned,
was severely injured. Many were
slightly hurt due to falling objects
Jared down on the heads of pedes-
trians, to jams occurring in stores,
and other public places where Gus
toners and workers alike sought to
hasten to the open air when the
buildings swayed; and to attacks of
hysteria and nervousness which filled
every store emergency hospital and
taxed the facilities of the city first aid
station
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
Earthquake Shocks
Left Physical Marks

Los Angeles, Cal, July 17-Yester-
days earthquake shocks left physical
marks. Some chimneys were shaken
down, much plaster was Jared loose,
dishes and ornaments were broken, a
few earth slides occurred, one where
it interfered with traffic, and there
were other aniloyances such as short
ened chimneys and twisted water
mains that interfered with the
operation of meals In some parts Of
the city
Four shocks of varying intensity
occurred and although the last one
came after 6 O'Clock the city had re-
sumed practically its normal aspects
before bedtime. The theatres attract
ed thair~ usual crnwds the straata
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
CONSIDER NEW
ENGLAND'S COAL

Hartford, July 17-Assurance that
the joint committee Of coal operators
and railway executives, which has
been meeting in New York this week
to agres upon plans for emergency
relief of the soft coal shortage will
consider the urgent needs Of New
England industries was received by
the Manufacturers Association of
Connecticut today from Daniel Will
lard, President of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, acting chairman Of the
joint committee. In response to a
telegram sent him by the association
Mr.. Willard replied:
Joint committee of coal operators
and railway executives has not over
looked coal situation in New England
and hope satisfactory solution of mat
ter will soon be reached"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
$4,000 SUIT OVER
AN AUTO TRAGEDY

A suit of damages for $4,000 was
filed this morning for The September
term of the Superior court, by Peter
Carofolo, as administrator of the es-
tate of Michael Carofolo, against Will
liam Fox. The plaintiff claims that
on June 2s, Michael Carofolo was
injured, while crossing Pembroke
street, by an automobile driven by
the defendant Injuries resulted
which caused his death on the fol-
lowing day. Property at 199 Poplar
street, owned by Fox was attached
for the value of the 100000
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
MARKET HIGHER.

New York, July 17-An advance Of
8 points in Crucible Steel on an
nouncem ent of another stock dividend
equal to 1923 per cent. was the fea-
ture at the opening of today's stock
market. Other prominent issues were
fractionally higher, further short
covering being induced by the easier
tone of the money market. Crucible
lost almost half its rise within the
first half hour on realizing sales
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
BIG DEMONSTRATION.
AT K. G. BANQUET

Paris, July 1.-THE banquet given
at the interallied club by the knights
of Columbus last evening assumed the
proportions of a great F'ranco-Am eri-
can demonstration, says the Matin.
In the absence of Marshal Foch, who
was summoned to Spa early in the
week, General Mangin presided. Jules
J. Jusserand, French ambassador at
Washingt and Myron T. Herrick
former U. 8. ambassador to France,
spoke
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
CHARGES CRUELTY
AND DESERTION

Claiming that her husband is guilty
Of intolerale cruelty toward her, and
that he has deserted her since June
10. 1917, Mrs. Margaret M. Drummer
Dunn, of Stamford. filed an app1ica-
ton for a divorce from Wallace Dunn.
Mrs Dunn claims the custory of their
only child, Warren Drummer Dunn,
aged z years She further asks the
court that her name be changed to
Margaret NJ. Drummer, and to grant
her an aIiuonY
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
SHOWS DECREASE.

Washington, July 1.-THE popu1a-
ton of Plymouth, Pa, was announced
today as 1e,500, a decrease of 496 or
20 per cent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17

and we'll, leaves the murder case
again enshrouded in mystery. Three
persons who believed the body to be
that of a member Of their family,
failed to identify the remains yester-
day, and the police now seem to be
no nearer a solution of the mystery
than they were on the day when the
body was first discovered in Button
Bush swamp. Sergeant Virelli, of the
State Police. who has been in charge
of the case since it's beginning, could
not be located today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-17
SAYS SHE
IS NOT
DEAD
Mrs. Lillian Farnum
Comes to New Canaan
and Proves to the Au-
thorities That She
Wasn't a Murder Vic
tim Read of 1t In
Boston.

Stamford, July 17-Mrs. Lillian Far
mum came here from Boston today
and informed her broth er-in-law,
Ernest Wood, of $50 State street, that
the body exhumed in Lakeview ceme-
terry, New Canaan, yesterday, was not
hers as Mrs. Wood, her sister, had
claimed.
Mrs. F,arnum said nothing about
her absence of four years nor did she
give her address in Boston. She had
read in Boston newspapers yesterday
that the body exhumed had been iden-
tilted by her sister and she took a
train for this city without delay. ar
irving here at a. m. She returned
to Boston at 9 a. m.
Mr.. Wood said that few questions
were asked and little information
given by Mrs. Farnufn she and her
sister were not on intimate friendly
terms when the former left here. Mrs.
Wood was out Of town on a visit to-
day.
Evening journal., 1920-03-06
VIOLIN SOLO WILL BE
FEATURE OF SERVICES

Services tomorrow at Brandywlne NJ
IL. Church VIII include special music
AZ an the meetings. Glass meeting at
O3O o'clock. Holy Communion y'd re-
cepnon OF members al 1880 clock
anthem by the choir, something for
Thee." Williams; musical numbers By
Miss Helen d. Berry organlst Holy
City" Myles B. Foster; onertory' w.
E. Agate; March Anglaise,' Scotson
Clark
sunday school will meet at ? o'clock;
Epworth League service at Gao o'clock,
with Miss Florence Luras as leader
and special music by the Epworth
League choir Of thrly-Gye voices.
Evening-Organ numbers, "lntermez-
20 from Cavaleris Ruslicana,' Niascag-
nj: song Of the Peasant" A. ReBdano;
"Intermezzo IN b." John H. Major;
"postlude in q. Heed; invocation f..
II. Hlmmel: "March D Faniomes,
Scotson Clark: anthem by the choir,
How Firm a Foundation" Miles. Ser
mon by the pastor. subject. Looking
for a Lost Man; violin solo, selected,
David Beggs; special music by the
mems chorus.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety will entertain the standard Bear
er's at luncheon on Tuesday evening at
the church
Evening journal., 1920-03-06
BEVTNR COMMISSION
DIS. HABBART'S THEME

ilarrson street NJ. r Church, sew
r.h ana Harrison streets, the Rev. W.
b Hahbart, pastor will have services
sunday no 930 O'Clock. class meeting
George Crossan, leader; 1890 o'clock
HOW Communion. special music
Prelude. Communion In e. Batiste
postnde. March Romalne,' Gounod
anthem. "The God OF Abraham Praise y
Buck: anthem. Even Me-" Wolcott;
Sunday VIII be missionary anniver-
ary IN the sunday school at 1919
clock: Epworih League viii meet at
o'clock; 730 o'clock preaching by the
,astor. Subject: Human Need, and
Divine Compassion" Special music:
shepherds pipes Harris: Fanfare"
dubois: "Hymn OF Nuns, Willy; Post
nGe.n paitison; anthem, ~ Was Glad
Nhen They Said Unto Me- Brown
solo. selected Miss Edna Ball
Mrs Edward H. Barlow Of Central
presby ylcrian Church has accepted %
position or organist in Harrison Street
Church and viii assume her now duties
sunday giving a recital in The eve
Ing
Evening journal., 1920-03-06
ORGAN RECITAL AT
SILVERBR00K M. E.

At Sfverbrook NJ. E. Church the Rev.
Elwood Jones. pastor, will preach at
both services.
The morning service will begin at
1925 o'clock, with an organ recital by
Miss Connell. The Sacrament Of the
Lords supper will be administered by
the pastor at this service. The subject
OF the pastors Communion address will
be "the Source Of Strength" The Sun
day school will hold its session at 70
o'clock. The Epworth League win hold
its devotional meeting at Gas o'clock.
The evening preaching service. begin
ming at 7.30 o'clock, will open with or
gan selections by Miss Connell, follow
ed by a song service. The pastor will
preach on the subject THE Return to
Divine Companlonship." There will
be class meeting Tuesday night. The
pastors class will meet Wednesday eve
ming, each service beginning at 8
O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1920-03-06
Special and Music Be Heard
DIR. REAMY WILL
PREACH AT MT. SALEM

The services at Mt Salem NJ. e.
Church, the Rev. Leonard White. pas
tor viii be Of particular interest
Dr. R. L. Reamy OF Baltimore, head Of
the Win-0ne Legion movement in the
Washington area Of the Methodist
Church will be present throughout the
day. lie will address the Sunday school
which meets at 9i5 o'clock. Dr.
Reamy will preach at the II o'clock
service. Evangelism viii be the key
note OF the services Of the day At
2.30 o'clock Dr.. Reamy will attend The
Sunday school at Riddles Chapel and at
I. o'clock Will address a meeting for
men at the church. He will also
preach and conduct an evangelistlc
service at the evening service begin
ming at 73O O'Clock Epworth League
service will be held at Gas o'clock.
on Tuesday evening at o'clock an
important meeting Of the Official
board will be held. This will be the
last meeting before Conference and
will wind up the affairs Of the past
year. On Wednesday evening prayer
meeting in charge Of the pastor.
Evening journal., 1920-03-06
.LENTEN SPEAKER
BISHOP FISKE
Sunday and Daily Services
Arranged for Trinity Epis-
copal Church
DR.. KIRKUS WILL BE
PREACHER ON SUNDAY

Services in Trinity p. E. Church, Del
aware avenue and Adams street. tomor-
row, will be as follows: Holy Commun-
Ion, 7.3O O'Clock; Sunday school. 99O
o'clock; litany, Holy Communion and
sermon, # o'clock; evening prayer and
sermon, IDS o'clock. The Rev. Il. NJ.
kirkus, rector, Will preach both morn
ing and evening.
There Will be the following services
during The week:
Tuesday-Eyening prayer and ad-
dress, 40 o'clock; Wednesday-Holy
Communion, 9 o'clock; evening prayer
and sermon, AS o'clock: Thursday
Evening prayer and reading. 4.3O
o'clock; Friday-Litany and address.
40 o'clock.
The RI. Rev. Charles Flske. D. D..
bishop Of Central New York, will be
the preacher Wednesday evening.