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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
Xmas Fund Gets Off To Good Start

Not single poor family in this city is going without 8 Christmas donation this year if the Hermits, Bridgeport's newest organization can help it.. At meeting held last night, the Hermits gan, city physician. that hundreds of families are facing actual starvation and cheerless Christmas.
 Determined to relieve this unfortu- nate state of affairs the Hermits inn mediately voted to start a Christmas fund which will be used to buy food for poor families and toys for chill dren whose parents cannot afford to buy playthings.
 It is hoped that s2.oOo will be col lected during the short time left be- fore Christmas. The fund got away to a good start this morning when $114 was donated. Those who con- tributed are: Caesar Misch, Inc, $25; ; Jim Connors, S10; Bridgeport Cycle Co.,, S10; A, Friend, S10; T. G. Walton, Cinot, $10; Swan Engraving Co.,, $10; '"The Store in the Heart" $10; Jim Mccarthy, Plaza theatre, $10, and employees of the Star, $19.
 A committee headed by Dr. Keegan was appointed to take charge of the drive, and a representative of each local paper was named as a, member of the press committee. The mem bers of the committee have been au- lth orized to accept donations towards the fund, at their offices. Checks should be made out to the Hermits Christmas Fund, Joseph Simone
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
Will Require Less to Oper ate Next Year, Heads
 Declare SALARIES TO COST
 CITY $453, ,633.36

According to the appropriations requested by the Fire Department for next year it will require less to run the deartment next year than it did for the past year. The combined to- tai sought is S672,173.
 The sum of S15,22S.75 more is re- quested for the regular appropriation this year and S37.S15.15 less for the special appropriation.
 The regular appropriation covers the salaries of officers and firemen appropriate are the amounts need ed for pensions and sundries.
 tion asked for is s62e,7sf. The amount expended last year was $613, 3,552.25.
 The special appropriation asked for next year is S43,392. Last year the department used $S1, ,207.15 for the same purpose. The amount required for the sal aries and officers of the IT companies in the city is $453,633.36 and for officers, for the fire prevention bu- reau, repairs, and fire alarms is s1o9, 9,197.S3.
 The pension rolls includes sums paid to 33 retired officers and fire men. Last year the amount paid for year $1,000 more is required to pay James Hunt, who will be 60 years of age on Nov. 16, 1921.
 1 Of the total amount the city will l have to pay $14,141 while the bal
 ance of $11,1SS.22 will be made up the salaries of the firemen. These appropriations are based on i the department as it now exists, with | out any changes or additional men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
$5O,OOO Blaze Gives Bremen Hard Struggle

Naugatuck, Dec. 11.-F'ire early to- day practically destroyed two large frame structures on Church street and furnished the local fire fighters with thc most spectacular fight they have had in some years causing losses est1- mated at close to S50,000. Theb uild- ings burned were a three-story struc and confectionery store on the first floor and on the second floor by ten ements of Mrs. Woods a widow and three children and of Frank Saul chuk, his family and six boarders, and the Rialto moving picture theatre
 adjoining. Both buildings are owned by Attorney Herman M Weisman, of Waterbury, who estimates his loss at from 800, 900 to S25,O00.
 In the top story of the three story
 building were the rooms of F. Sul-
 livan, a. decorator we'll known
 throughout the state. He had a con- | siderable amount of stock in the rooms and reports his loss to be sev- eral thousand dollars.
 One Loarder in the Sauchuk home lost 5000 Russian rub1es and another 1,SO0 rubles, they reported. The manager of the Rialto theatre estimates his loss at from S12,00 to
 $15, 900.
 During. the fire, an explosion oc- cured on the second floor of the two story structure, the force of the blast knocking down Fire Chief George w Hoadley and slightly injuring a num- Der of firemen and others.
 | Fire this forenoon destroyed the l West Mountain Poultry Farm on i West Mountain near here. The local | firemen made an attempt to get a chemical to the scene but could not 1 do so owing to the muddy roads.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
COSTS $2OO TO GIVE AWAY
 BOOZE

Joseph Kopsco, saloon keeper, I6S Church street, is a, generous man. He gets liquor for nothing and he gives it away to patrons of his establish ment., All this information about Joe was absorbed by the City Court this morning. when he was arraigned for selling whiskey. He was ar rested last night in his saloon at S5 Caroline street.
 Kcpsco told Judge Frank L. Wild CT today, that he had been getting whiskey twice a week from "a man in an autonHobile." He was unable to tell the mans name or address, but said that the stranger made deliver ies on Mondays and Fridays.
 After taking smell of the liquor which was seized in Kopsco's sa- loon, Judge Wilder remarked that Ii must be t'the kind of stuff they put in locomotives.' kopsco was fined $200 and costs.
 Joseph Linuk, of 37o Pequonnock street, another liquor dealer who was arrested last night, has been playing in hard luck. Joseph was discharg- ed from a local factory a few weeks ago, and some of his friends per suaded him to put his savings of $50C into a saloon. The proprietor of the place told Linuk that we were sooT going to have new president whe would permit the sale of whiskey Joe listened and believed. He paid $500 for he saloon, and the former owner struck out for distant parts Linuk was fined for violating the HQuOr laws
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
HeZand N0gU Armed Cu1cp;
 Extesod LlOTtt0Z LGvJU Z0ze

IloydGeor@e's announcement in the House of Commons yesterday. that disarmament of the Republicans is the governments chief aim.
 Dispatches from Cork, which is the center of the martial law area ,report- ed that ely quiet early today. The belle was expressed in private tele- grams from Cork that if the proclaim nation means tha- the Black and Fans will be Kept in stricter discip- line than they have observed hither- to martial law will prove a bless ing.
 It is estimated that S00.ooo per sors arc under British army rules as a result of the soNernmen s action Q
 T. Is understood here that addi- tionai British troops are coming.
 British military raided an empty shop in the heart Of Dublin today and discovered in the basement a ton of ammunition, a quantity of bombs and revolvers.
 Several men who were found in this arsenal tried to escape, one was wounded and two others were arrested.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11

Dublin. Dec. 11.-Early extension of the martial law zone in Ireland was predicted today. Opinion was general that Dublin will be included ir the proclaimed area before the end of the year.
 All Ireland today resambled a vast armed camp and the atmosphere is surcharged with tension. Yesterdays proclamation of martial law over q wide area in the southwestern part of the country, including the county and City of Cork came with such stunning a1ddcnress that the bulk of the Irish people did not begin to realize until today the full gravity of the situa- tion.
 One of the reasons why 1t Is ex- pected that Dublin will be included in the martial law zone is that the severity of writer is driving many Gur-"unning rebels from the coun- rrysides to the city, and a host of them arc expected to concentrate in tn s capital The government is ex- pected to make every effort to round them up in conformity with Premier
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11

When Times man attempted to go to the second, floor of the Warner building. on Fairfield avenue, this morning, he found the elevator man holding at bay a corridor full of peo- pie. Forcing his way through, and up the stairs, he found the second floor hall crowded and a. line leading to the closed door of Room a14. The line was made up of 2 variety of races including co1ored and white, old and young and both sexes.
 The magnets which had drawn them to the Warner Building were two advertisements which appeared in a Bridgeport .!G,e otx,, paper sGo yesterday Is, no experience necessary. nothing to sell. all nationalities employed.'' The second one was identical, except that the word ladies was used in place of ''men."
 Inside the room which was large and bare. a few women were seated waiting their turn to talk with a young man who stood in one corner behind a small table. He was I. Copilo and 1t developed that he had been Progressive Labor News, the organ of the Machinists Union as an adver- >ising agent, but had severed his com nection to give his attention to con- ductfng 8 drive for funds and men- bership for the Bridgeport Consum- CTS league.
 He was explaining, as fast as he could to a few of his visitors at a time, the objects of the league and the drive and employing - lon 8 strictly commission basis"-as many as cared to sign up to start in on Mon day and comb the city for members.
 The purpose of the League Is to de- fend tho public against unfair and unjust prices and similar methods Of any public utility. The organization, is to be neither political, racial, ren- gious, union nor non-union in its af- fila tons. He already claims 8 mem bership of 2,o00 and after the two or three weeks drive, which he starts on Monday morning. he expects his roster will show S0,0o0 names,
 The league is to cover in its activi- ties Bridgeport, Fairfield and Strat- ford. A little later the League hopes to become incorporated. A six months membership can be secured for the payment of a 50 cent fee. It can also be secured by signing ones name, and paying no fee, if the in dividual prefers. A member IS at the initial fee as his interest impelS him to.
 About 100 were engaged yesterday to solicit members, according to Capilo's statement. and he was in to make altogether about 250, mostly ladies' who will begin Monday. The first giant which the new "Jack" will slay is, the consumers was instituted on November 1 by the Bridgeport Gas Light company. A hearing will be held in Hartford Tues day by the Public Utilities Commis- sion. On an abundance of nice new stationary which filtered the table The Times man saw the name 0. Hugh J. Lavery as attorney and was (Continued on Page Six.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
Probate Cost Less Than One Per Cent. Now
Judge Miller Tells State Life Underwriters About In
 come Insurance

Probate Judge Paul Miller stated in an addtess to the State Life Under writers Association at the Seaside club today that the cost of probat- ing an estate was considerably less than had been believed by many.
 The court costs including the fees of attorneys and the court. were less than 1 per cent of the inventory value to like sum. These figures were obtained by a survey of estates of various amounts that have been through the local court. during the past few years.
 During the address Judge Miller said:
 "I have been requested to speak to the Insurance men of the State on the question of Income Insurance as compared with the various forms of inheritance taxes which have to be paid on large estates.
 "I realize that the Income Insur- ance is still in it's infancy and that the modern insurance is blazing a trail and is making no false state ments in reference to the desira bility of this form of insurance in lieu ot leaving an estate to the customary probate channels.
 Many Problems.
 ''The man of means today who de sireS to leave his loved ones in the easiest possible circumstances and with the least amount of business
  which are increasing instead of di. minishing.
 Whether the way out is through income insurance is a matter which must be, lefts,to the Judgment eef the client.
 The man to whom the income in. surance would possibly appeal migh be classed as, first, the proessio ona man, whose income depends on his learning and skill.
 ''2. The large salaried man whose income necessarily ceases with his death.
 "3. The man of independent mean: who has considerable outside of his business requirements. '+The men to whom it would no appeal are:
 '1. One whose capital is in con statn use in a. going business.
 "2- The large holder of real es tate who has little or no liquid funds '3. The man who feels that he car rely cn the business judgment of hi: wife and other dependents. A. The man who prefers to leave his property in trust to an eStablishe et trust company or with an individua of sagacity and known integrity" '"The total cost of administration l of estates including all expense of tn, | administrators fees executors fees | attorneys fees, court fees, etc, aver | age considerably less than l per cent | of the inventory valuation. | (Ccntinued on Page Six.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11

MT. Wood secuted the idea that the high cost of housing was to any con- siderable degree due to increased cost of labor He cited as an example the State, War and Navy buildings in Washington built just after the Civil War at a cost of $2S a square foot, and stated that though labor now costs twice to three times as much as that, improved machinery would per init the erection of better building at $14 a square foot.
 Elimination of unnecessary labor by machinery, he said, is the labor problem before the housing expert, but he pointed out that machinery cannot be used to best advantage on q project of less than 25 houses at a dime, and for that reason he advocat- cd quantity production Of materlals and buildings.
 ,led time and the Interpolation Of added features resulted in this morn iug's sessions of the conference deVl< ating considerably from the prepared program. ,. r
 A significant address was that or H. H. Hobart of the Curtis companies of Clinton, Iowa, who described the gains in quantity production or wood work. In the unit selected, for eX- ample a. total cost of $S.70 for the sin gle unit was reduced by quantty Troduc.ion to s133. Conservation of material brought a reduction Of z5 per cent, and labor cost of 73 cents was reduced to 20.
 C. E. Bilton, former president O. the Manufacturers Association, pre- sided at the morning session. and the first speaker was Wad3y B. Wood, one of the architects of model hotels erected by tlI5 government on the union station plaza in Washington.
 T. J. Pardee, a builder of 4C years experience, exhibited mode of a frame house, so designed that he claimed with standardized materials at could be erected by any man witf factory experience in his spare time and that the recreation in the oper air while doing it would be worth a: much as he would pay for abor cost making a double saving. The de tails of the plan, which contemplate: {. centralized bureau in each city tt take care of purchasing the mater ials in quantity and advising tho Iomebuilders, interested the practica men present, who crowded around MT. Pardee's model.
 The speech of Robert Tappan vii be found in another column. Othe subjects covered by the speakers thi lrorning were New Kinds of Ma cerials' ''Transit and Coal as Factor in Cost of Materials" "StandardiZa ton of arts and' ''Unwise Buildini Laws"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
HELD FOR
 DEATH OF GIRL

In the Police court this morning, Frank Mcconnell of 175 Wordin ave- nue was held under bonds of S1,000 until Dec. 23, ending the completion of Coroner J. J. Phelan's investiga- ton into the accident which last night resulted in the death of eight year-o1d Jessie Gowans, daughter of Mrs. Janet GowanS, 153 Lee avenue. The coroner adjourned his hearin g until Monday, that certain witnesses might be found.
 The accident occurred near her home. Mcconnell declares he was driving at 5 miles an hour on Lee avenue when his car jolted. Looking back he saw the body in the street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
Here s c Puzzle
 You Can t SoIue

Boston. Dec. 11-A father, stepfather, and fatherinlaw, is sued in ROxbury court for non- support by a wife, mother, step- mother, and mother-in- law. Testimony develops that living in the household are father. moth- er-in-law, step-daughter, Father in-1ayv, step-sister, mother, son, step-son, daughter, step-mother, son-in-law, step-brother, daugh- ter-in-law and step-father. Co., nnndrnn: "Hqw mnnr persons in- volved? Answer: fFour.''
 This question of relationship was brought to light when Mrs. Margaret s. Mccormick sued George A. Mccormick for non- support. The marriage was the second for both. Mccormick has seven sons and Mrs. Mccormick a son and daughter. One of Me- Cor1nicl<S sons married Mrs. Mc- Cormick'S daughter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
Fire Department Asks
 $672, 1z3 Appropriation
Runs Engine Into
 Soufhbury Depot

Southbury, Dec. 1.-The most surprised railroad man in this section carly today was the en- gineer of the extra freight, bound west over the Highland division of the New Haven road, when he ran his engine right into the Southbury station. The engine and ten freight cars jumped the track. and 8 corner. of the station building was knocked off. No one was hurt. The cars were badly jumbled up. Wrecl<erS from Waterbury and New Haven were needed to restore order and open up the line for traffic.
 The only explanation given was that the track bed was a bit soft, and made the tracks spread under the wheels of the engine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
FRITZT SCHEFF
 SEEKS DIVORCE

New Haven, Dec. 11-Fritzi ScheH. the comic opera prima donna, has filed suit for divorce from her third husband, George Anderson, in the Superior Court in this city, alleging intenperance. Miss Scheff also asks to resume her maiden name.
 The marriage to Anderson, an act cr. tnclI piace in New Rochelle. on Christmas Day. She was previolsly wed to Baron Fritz Won Dardeleben, a captain in the German army and la CT to the late John Fox, the au- thor.
 Miss scheff says she is ss years of age
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
Father Sn1ith Ls Near Death s Door

Little hope was held out today for the recovery of Rev. Terrence B. Smith, pastor of the Church of the Blessed Sacramcnt,Who for the last six weeks, has been seri- OuSly i'll in St. VincentS hospital. At noon, it was said that Father Smiths condition was critical.
 After a pcriSd of long and faithful service as pastor of the Church of the Blessed Sacra- ment in Waterbury. Father Smith came to Bridgeport about three years ago and has been equally successful in his work here. He is 5S years of age.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
$50, GOO Blaze Azod Robbery
 Makes NOrzCnZk Suspicious

covered by the only occupant of the building, Miss Marie Brush, com panion to Mrs. Louis Lehmaeir, the owner. Miss Brush was awakened by volumes of smoke pouri1% into her room. She sought the telephone but was unable to summon aid because the wires had burned. She made her escape without injury.
 When the police and firemen re turned from the scene, it was dis covered that the Boston Store had been rifled. The burglars made their getaway in an automobile.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
LAKE EMPLOYEE
 INJURED AT WORK

John Czeslawski, 43, living at 726 Pembroke street is in the Bridgeport hospital dying from injuries received shortly before noon today when he fell from a boat on which he was working at the Lake Torpedo Boat company. His injuries are internal and little hope is held for his recoy- cry. Dr. Burns conveyed the injured man to Bridgeport hospital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
THE WEATHER.

New Haven, Dec. II Weather forecast from 8 p. m. Saturday to 8 D. n., Sunday, follows
 For Bridgeport and vicinity: Fai, tonight and Sunday; slightly colder tonight.
 For Connecticut: Cloudy and somewhat colder tonight; Sunday fair; strong west to northwest winds, di -ninishings tonight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
IMMIGRATION BILL
 SCHEDULED TO PASS

Washington, Dec. 11-Changed by vote of the House to provide suspen- sion of immigration for a period of fourteen months. the Johnson bill, designed to hold back the flood of Europeans headed towards this coun- try, is scheduled for passage by the House today.
 Next Tuesday, the House will take up for passage, the resolution provid- ing for the repeal of number of war time laws.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
AUTOHITS BABY;
 ESCAPES UNHURT

Stanley Wilson, aged three years, when he ran into the street and was knocked down by an automobile driven by J. D. Whalen of 1.2S1 North avenue. Dr. J. A. Maxwell of the Emergency hospital found that aside from a slight confusion of the head the youngster had escaped seri- ous injury. The case was not re- ported to the police.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
FINED FOR OVERLOOKING.

Antonio DeLeon, a jitneyman Of 2346 Barnum avenue was arrested this morning by Traffic Officer F'itz- roy for overcrowding his machine. He was released under S25 bonds and will be arraigned iii the City court Monday Charges against Ike Cor don, a jitneur of IA Fourth street, who was arrested yesterday for over crowding,s were nolled upon the pay ment of $3.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
(speciaI to The Times.)

-Norwa1k, Dec. 11-AFire which razed the Blue Mountain Farm at a $5O,O00 loss at 3 o'clock this morning occurred almost at the same time that yeggmen were breaking into the Boston Store, Main and Wall streets, making a getaway with merchandise valued at more than $2.000. The po- lice believe that some connection exists between the two incidents.
 The Blue Mountain Farm was a Broom summer hotel on the out skirts of the city. The blaze was dis
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
MUstEnd Wars
 TOSOZUe House
 Price PrObZenls
Waddy Wood, Government Expert Says High Cost Con ditions Should Be Removed - Conference Late
 Getting Into Work of Final Days Session

 and its Housing erence at the The eordina
  tofo  fhons:ng is Iminat
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
ABERDEEN WOMAN
 DIES AT 99 YEARS

Meriden, Dec. 11-Mrs. Elizabeth A. Strong, widow of Charles P. Strong, who was for many years sec retary of Yale University, died at her home here, aged 99. today. She was a native of Woodbury, Conn.
 Two granddaughters in New Haven are her only known relatives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
ANOTHER HOLDUP.

A report made by Joe Kacenslxi of 256 Railroad avenue, to the effec. that he was held up by two men and robbed of SS2 last night is being in- vestisated by the detective bureau The robbery is said to have occurred in Railroad avenue near Broad street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
SEEK 20! 600 MEMBERS HERE FOR LEAGUE
 TO COMBAT 5O-CENT METER DEPOSITS
TO LEAD FIGHT
 ON EXTRA RATE
 AT BIG HEARING

 with the
  League. the of  day morn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-11
200 KILLED AND
 15,OOO HOMELESS

Rome, Dec. 11-All the villages ir the TepeIeni district. southern Al bania have been destroyed by a Vio- lent earthquake, according to an Avlona message to the Tempo today. Two hundred persons are reported homeless.
 The town of Tepeleni itself was completely razed.
 The message reports the shocks are continuing.
 Previous messages, originating in Ayiona on December ,, reported earthquake shocks in the Tepeleni district, rendering thousands home less but made no mention of casual ties.