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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
SLASHED kORDI TEN
 TIMES WITH KNIFE

Attacked by an unidentified man in front of a restaurant at 439 Spruce street early this morning, Gus Kordi 29, who is employed as dish washer in the 1unchroom was slashed 1C times on the head and arms The assailant escaped after the cutting and Kortli is now in St. Vincent's hos pita1 recovering from the effects o1 the assault. His condition is not be- lieved to be serious.
 According to the story told the po- lice, Kordi finished his work in the restaurant about 2:45 o'clock this morning. As he stepped from the doorway into the street. the "slasher' attacked him and stabbed him four times in the scalp, four times on the back of the neck, once on the arm and once on the left side of the face Kordi fell to the ground and the man who did the cutting made off in- to the darkness. When Dr. J. A Maxwell arrived with the Emergency hospital amblance, the man was found to be suffering greatly from loss of blood. He was treated at the Emergency hospital and then re- moved to St. Vincent's.
 The police have not yet located the man responsible for the stabbing, but are of the opinion that the cutting is the result of the eternal triangle which involves the husband, wife and star boarder. The restaurant in which Kordi is employed is conduct. ed by a Mrs. Hoffer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
VICE SQUAD IN
 PROBATE COURT
Testify in Case of Taking
 Child From Its Guardian.

Five members of Mayor Wilson $ vice squad in the police departm ent appeared against Anna Comade- of S5 French street, for the Board of Charities in the Probate Court today, for the removal of Minnie Gallo, a minor, from her natural guardian, who is the Comado woman.
 Members of the vice squad testified that they raided the house on June and one of the squad said he knew the house by reputation for two and one-half years. Michael J. Larney, one of the raiders, said he looked through a rear door and saw a young man scarcely 20 leaving a bed room and the Comado woman came out of the room g. short time afterward.
 The testimony today was all con- corning the moral conditions of the home. The hearing was continued until Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick of Read school, could be brought into court to testify in relation to whether the child was abused at home or not
 Mrs. Comado said that her right name was Stephano, but she went under the other name so her hus- band, who has left her, would not return and take her household goods She said she was married in New Haven four years ago, but the child was born two years before that time
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
FINE STAFF
 APPOINTED BY BOARD
Health Commissioners Make Appoint
 ments.

At the monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Department of Health held last evening the following ap- pointments were made to the staff at Englewood Hospital. In making the appointments the Board went on record to say that Englewood hospital wanted to secure the best medical skill available in the community. In the handling of communicable diseases Engle wood hospital ranks second to none in the United States. The appointments follow
 Dr. Charles W. Gardner and Dr.. Francis P. Carroll physicians; Dr. Philip W. Bill and Dr. William IL Curley, surgeons; pr. James D. Gold and pr. George B. Ober, germa- tologists; Dr. Philip J. Curran and pr. Edward R. Roberts, laryngolog- ists and rhinologists; and pr. Henry S. Miles and Dr. Daniel c. DeWolfe, ophthalmologists. pr. R. D. Fear was appointed to assist in the general work of the department and will give his special attention to the reduction of the infant mortality rate and gen. era1 improvement of the health of the school children. Dr. Fear was re- gently graduated from the Bridgeport hospital and studied at John Hopkins University.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
INSPECTOR HENRY GETS SENTENCE

New York, June 15-Police inspec- tor Dominick Henry. convicted of perjury, was sentenced today to serve from two to five years in states prison at hard labor.
 He was indicted after he alleged that Assistant District Attorney James E. Smith, who has been con- ducting a vice crusade, tried to enter a gambling partnership with him several years ago.
 The verdict bars Henry fore Yer from the police force, in which sphere of activity he has spent thirty years.
 Supreme Court Justice Weeks told Henry that if he would repudiate the perjury the court would accep. sucf, a statement and take it into consid. eration. Henry stood erect, without response. As the court finished inn- posing sentence the police officer sa- luted the judge in military fashion.
 The prosecution told the cour1 tha, there had been no personal gain for Henry in his act, and that the prose- cution felt it had the convicted mans mistaken loyalty to his superiors thai had led him to commit the perjury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
COLLECTOR HAS
 ISSUED WARNING

Hartford. Conn, June 15-Collec- tor James J. Walsh today issued the following statement as a. warning to reporting sales tax:
 'Tn this, as in any other section Of the country, there will be conducted during the next two months an in tensive drive for the collection of de- linuuent sales and other miscellane- ous taxes, such as the so-called lux ury tax, the soft drink tax, the admission tax, the manufacturers tax the tax on jewelry and works Of art and theptax on toilet articles and proprietary medicines. Reports of Iaxity on the part of dealers and other persons responsible for re- turns and collection of these taxes have reached the bureau of internal revenue from many sources.
 '"To remedy this condition Commits sioner William M. Williams has as signed to the work of investigation ITS special revenue officers These men will compose flying squadrons which will visit every large city in the United States, cooperating with the officers and field deputies"
 The drive in this state will be un- der the immediate supervision of Collector of Internal Revenue Walsh Discovery of evidence to show wiful tax evasion will be followed by prose cutions. In fragrant cases the bureau will urge the imposition of extreme penalties. For wilfu1 refusal to col 1ect and pay the tax the penalty is a fine of not more than s10,000 or one years Imprisonment, or both, together with an added assessment equal to the amount of tax evaded.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
C0zzA UNABLE
 TO BE IN COURT

Still suffering from the effects of the beating said to have been given him by Lieutenant Fred A. Boze- man, of the Burns squad, in the "vice squad rooms the afternoon of June 5, Frank Cozza, of Broad street, alleged white slayer, was un- able to appear in the City Court this morning when his case was called for trial. Cozza is charged with violating Section 6379 of the State Statutes. The case was continued until Saturday, by Judge Frederic A. Bartlett. Mayor Clifford B. Wilson was in court this morning, but left immediately after the continuance of the Cozza case.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
CONTINUE CELEBRATION
 OF 225TH ANNIVERSARY

The United Church will continue the celebration of it's Two Hundred and Twenty-Fifth anniversary with a Fellowship Service Wednesday even ing at 7:45. The chief guest and speaker will be the distinguishe d British clergymen, the Rev. Princi- pal A F. Garvie, D. D., of London England. pr. Garvie is chairman ot the Congregational Union of England and Wales, and - rincipal of New College. Before accepting the lat ter post he received wide recognition as the brilliant professor of the Phi losophy of Theism. Comparative Re- ligion and Christian Ethics in Hack ney and New Colleges.
 Principal Garvie is in this coun- try as British delegate to the Inter national Congregational Council al Boston June 29th to July 9th.
 The Fellowship Service will open with a vested professional of clergy men, including MT. Sherman of St Johns Episcopal church, Mr. Mac Queen of the First Baptist church, Mr. Edwards of the First Methodist church, MT. Kearns of First Univer- salist church, MT. Alison of the First Presbyterian church, and Mr. Ekins Executive Secretary of the Church Federation. The churches thus repre- sented grew out of or separated from the First church of StratfieId yAfcb is now the United church. The pro- cessional will also include the Rev. Frank s. Child, D. D., of F-airfiel and the Rev. Robert c. Whitehead of Stratford, representing the two
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
ENJOYED EGG THROWING BOUT
 IN LUNCHROOM

Following an egg-throwing festivai in Brothers lunch room in Fairfield avenue late last night, a 17-year-old boy was arrested on a charge of breach of the pea,ce and fined s in the City court this morning. The chef in charge of the eating esta bHshm ent was the target for the egg lombard ment. and by exerting super-human n contortionist powers mana ged to duck three shots. The fourth was a center hit and the egg produced a beautiful sunset effect the back of the chefs trousers In. the City court th4 egg hurler claimed that he created tho excitement only for prank. Gus toners in the restaurant left the es- ta.blishment promptly when the bonn harl1Tnent cnrnpaenced
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
TWO KILLED IN
 FAMILY FEUD

Bristol, Va. June 15.---Feud spirit between the Fee and Berry families of Eserville, near here has found expression in a gun battle in tse streets of the little town. As a result Robert Fee and George Polly, the lat ter a member of the Berry faction, are dead. Dewitt Fee and a baby are se- riously wounded. and Tom and George Berry are slightly wounded.
 The trouble started when the Fee brothers held up and disarmed a dep uty sheriff, a member of the Berry family. The Berrys promptly armed themselves
 Meeting on the streets of EsservilIe e George andl Tom Berry, father and 9 son respectively, and Polly opened fire on Robert and Dewitt Fee. The two brothers returned the fire. During the battle a baby belonging to a dis interested miner was hit by a stray bullet while lying in its crib.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
THREE HELD lN
 BONDS OF S1,OO0

Three more arrests occurred last night as the result of the investiga- ton which has been conducted into the case of Andy Murray of 1S3 De- kalb avenue. Brooklyn, who was ar rested Sunday upon the complaint Of Emma Steele, IS years old. Those arrested are, Ferris Taylor of Barnum and Baileys winter headquarters, Eva Alderman, alias "Mullisan," of 51 Court1and street and John Mulli- gan of the same address In order that the investigation may be com pleted the cases were continued un- til Saturday by the City court today. Bonds have been fixed at $1,000 ir each case.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15

 TAX Is
 $182,5 $40
Must Raise S3OO,OOO For Building New
 Bridge.

The Senators and Represen- tatlves from Fairfield County held their annual meeting at the County Court House today to pass upon the county esti- mates for the year beginning October 1, 1920.
 They unanimously voted to adopt the estimates prep,..,d by the county Commissioners and lay a tax on the county of $182,54O. This tax will be ap- portioned among the towns of the county according to their grand lists.
 It developed at the meeting that the present indebtedness of the county is s37S,00O nd there is only SIS, 900 in the Sinking Fund to take care of this in debtedness.
 The members were informed that at their next meeting provision would have to be made to raise $500, 900 to pay for the county's share of the cost of the building of the new Washing ton bridge across the IIousatonic river.
 Senator J. IF. Dillon of Shelton questioned the item of s2,5cO for cloth ing of prisoners at the jail and Sheriff Pea.se said that while the appropria- ton for this purpose three years ago when there was about 300 prisoners in the jail, was only s3,0O0, it was neces- sary to have this amount now, when there are only about 100, as the num- Der of prisoners at his institution is constantly increasing and the cost of clothing was also a great deal higher than formerly.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
". ?. KIRK TO ATTEND SESSION

William F. Kirk of this city, a dele gate to the Democratic National Con- vention from the Fourth District and Jeremiah Donovan of Norwalk, the other delegate from the Fourth Dis trict will attend the meeting of the Connecticut delegation at New Haven this afternoon.
 The meeting will be opened by Mayor David E. Fitzgerald of that city and will be held at the Hotel Garde. Plans for the trip to San Francisco will be completed and tic- kets will be distributed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
 THEIR EFFORTS
 FOR GOV. COX

Columbus, Ohio, June 15- Ohio Democrats are redoublinS their efforts to have Governor James M. Cox nominated for president by the Democrats, no sooner had Senator Harding's nomination by the Republicans been assured than former. Gov ernor James E. Campbell, an Ohio delegate at large to be Democrat delegate began prep aration of 8 circular letter to all Democratic delegates setting forth why Governor Cox should be nominated.
 Governor James M. Cox can carry Ohio. What other candi- date can match this certainty with even a probability the let ter declares.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
M0TORCYCLIST
 IN COLLISION

Travelling east on Fairfield ave nue on a motorcycle about this morning, Peter Smith. 22 years old, of 36O Fairfield avenue, col1ided with automobile going west near Park ave- nue, and was thrown to the pavem ent. He was taken to the Emergency hos pital by Bradford E. Wildman of 21So Fairfield avenue, driver of the car that struck him and treated by Dr. B. J. Burns of the Emergency stair for abrasions of the right leg.
 According to the story told by wildnan at the hospital he turned out of the path of a standing car at the corner of Park and Fairfield ave- nues, and did not see Smith who had also turned out for another standing car on the opposite side of the street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
JUDGMENT IS FOR PLAINTIFF

Stating in his memorandum Of de cision in the case of Max Lehrer of this city against the United Tailoring Company, Inc, of New York, that it was only after the armistice had been signed and the price of woolens had fallen 50 per cent that the defendants had notified the plaintiff that their goods were not as represented, Judge John J. Walsh in the Court of Com mon Pleas. rendered judgment in fla yor of the plaintiff for $1S6,9 the amount sued for.
 /. The goods, a bolt of woolen cloth. was sold and delivered to the plaintiff in October, 1918, and the bill was pay able in 60 days.
 On February 1, 1a1s the defendant notified the plaintiff that they would not accept the goods as they were not all wool and refused to pay the bill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
LAF0[LETTE
 IS LEADING lN REFERENDUM

Chicago, June 15-Senator La- Toilette is leading in the refer erduna vote which is being taken anone. members Of the commit tee of 4S as a suitable candidate fos. the presidential nomination, according to statements at the Earty headquarters. Leaders said they counted upon the support of the LaF'OEefte Republicans, farmers. labor and the non-par- t'san league. They do not expect that Senator Johnson or Senator Borah will bolt the Republican marty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
NO MANAGER
 FOR TROLLEY co

Following the resignation of Jo- seph S. Goodwin as manager of the Bridgeport division of the Connecti- cut Company the local office was be- ing operated without manager this morning. Chief Clerk Ryder is handling the routine business at the office and business of more important nature is being handled at the offices of the company in New Haven. The appointment of Goodwin's successor still remains a mystery at the local office.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
GREEK PRINCESS
 IS BETHR0THED

London, June 15-Princess Eliza beth, eldest daughter of King Ferdi- nand, and Queen Marie of Rumania. is bethrothed to Prince George of Sparta, brother of King Alexander of Greece. according to newspapers here.
 When King Constantine of Greece abdicated on June II, 1917, and quilted Greece, he was accompanied d by his eldest son, Prince George and designated his second son, Alexander as his successor. Prince George was born July ', 1890. Princess Eliza be tn of Rumania has been reported to have been bethrothed to a number of European princes in the last two years but rumors that she is to marry Prince George of Greece have been the most persistent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
SEN. HARDING NOT TO
 RESIGN HIS OFFICE
 uNTlLTERM EXPIRES
TO QUIT WOULD ENDANGER SLIGHT MAR GIN OF CONTROL-FEAR GOVERNOR COX WOULD APPOINT DEMOCRAT
 IN HIS PLACE.

Washington, June 15-Warren G. Harding, the Repubi- presidential nominee, does not intend f.
 "There is possibility of that" he said today ed whether he would resign from the Senate do not intend to but intend shouldn't I?
 I do however intend to withdraw my petition week in Columbus giving notice that would reelecton to the Senate That will
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
HAD STOLEN
 SECURITIES

New York. June 15.---Benjamin Si1- verman was arrested today charged with receiving and selling securities valued at $sO. 900, which were stolen from a broker The securities were recovered in Providence, R. I. The signatures on the bonds are in the han dwriting of LeRoy Gardiner, a messenger, who was convicted of stealing S11s.G wc--' of bonds, ac- cording to detectives
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15

"On1y matters pertaining to the campaign were discussed with Sena- tor Harding," said Leslie M. Shaw, after an hours conference with the nominee. t"The election of the candi- date is first business before us now.''
 Congratulatory messages reaching Senator Harding's office included one from Henry Lane Wilson, former am- bassador to Mexico, and from Fred Brunn1, grand chancellor Knights of PythiaS of Ohio-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15

Senator Hardings friends explain ed that for him to retire from the Senate would endangsr the narrow margin of control held by the Repub- licans there, as his retirement would enable Governor Cox of Ohio to ap- point a Democrat in his place. They also said that should the Senator be elected president in November he could continue serve in the Senate, as he would not be inaugurated until his term as Senator expired on March 4.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15

A committee for organizing iron and steel workers announced today that it had presented a request to the executive council to bring the Anal Gamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers back into the steel industry organization movement. The council now has the matter under consideration. James G. Brown, now in charge of the campaign, has of fered his resignation but the com mittee has refused to consider if.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15

Resolutions demanding government ownership of railroads, lifting of the blockade against Russia, recognition of the Russian Soviet government. release of political prisoners" and reclassifcation of government civil service employees, were up for discus sion today before the convention of the American Federation of Labor.
 Hearings are being held on the Irish question which probably will be reported tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
BOY GOING ON.
 ERRAND IS HIT
 BY JITNEY BUS

While on an errand for his mother this morning, William Sells, year old son of MT and Mrs. John Sells of 32 Lumber street was struck by a jitney bus in front of the Strand theatre on Main street about 8 o'clock this morning.
 He suffered fracture of right clav- icle and lacerations of the left arm. He was taken to the Emergency hos pital and treated by pr. J.. A. Max well of the Emergency staff and later removed to St. Vincents hos pital.
 The jitney was driven by Guisippe Brunette of 729 East Main street The youngsters condition is not serious.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
.L0NGSHQREMEN WILL
 HAVE SUPPORT OF
 AT. 0FL. IN STRIKE
HEARING ON IRISH QUESTION TOMORROW DISCUSS RECOGNITION OF SOVIET
 AND LIFTING OF BLOCKADE zrss AGAINST RUSSIA.

Montreal June 15-The American Federation of Labor ct its annual convention today pledged support striking long Atlantic Gulf Coasts Gin their fight recognition" and their opposition to the policy of the shop.
 of New York, representing coastwise long shoremen the support of the federation declared steamship refusing to arbirate and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
FIRST HEAT
 REGISTRATION

Overcome by the heat, the first case Happle, 5s years old. of 1893 Park avenue, collapsed while at work in the blacksmith shop of the Coulter & Mackenzie on Middle street, shortly after 8 o'clock this morning. He was taken to his home in the ambulance by Driver Harry V. Kennedy of the Emergency hospital
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
1s.ooo ToNs oF COAL ARRIyE.

Thirteen thousand tons of coal ar rived in this city for local dealers There were two tows drawn by the tugs Hochendauch and Bully It is expected that coal will arrive in large quantities from now on.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
OVERLOADED JrTNEYs.

Freeman H, Burr of 39 Pierpont street, and Joseph Welsch of 915 Hal lett street. both jitneymen, were ar rested this morning on a charge of overlooking their machines. They will be arraigned in the city court to- morrow morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
REJANE NOTED ACTRESS DEAD

Paris June 15.z--Madame Rejane, the famous French actress, died early today of pneumonia.
 Mne Rejane was years old and had been on the stage 45 years. Last February she was awarded the Red Ribbon. of the Legion of Honor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
DREDGING HE'LL GATE

New York, June 15-Dredging of Hell Gate to make the east river navigable for large naval ships began today. It is expected the work will take a year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15

New Haven, June 15-Unset- tied, possibly local showers to- night and Wednesday. Slightly loolee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-15
THE WEATHER

Bridgeport and vicinity Unsettled, possibly local showers tonight and We'd nesday, Slightly cooler.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-03-16
VERMONT SCHOOLS
State Board of Education Takes Ac
tion on Several Matters.

Burlington, March ia meeting
of the State Board of Education was
held Saturday morning at the Hotel
Vermont and several minor matters
were acted upon. The board voted to
pay 5000 toward the travelling and Of
flee expenses of each district superin-
tendent, payment to be made in con-
nection with the March salaries.
The matter of granting rebates to
those teachers who may attend APP
proved summed schools was dis
cussed by the board, but final action
was not taken.
A committee was appointed by the
board to investigate the matter of
physical training in the schools and
to prepare report for the next SEES
sion of the Legislature. in compliance
with Joint Resolution No, 35, adopted
by the Legislature of 1919, authoriz-
ing the State board to investigates and
decide upon the propNety of the in
PRODUCTION of compulsory courses in
physical training into the secondary
schools OF the State. and to determine
whether credits for such courses
should be granted,t 10 count-as points
toward graduation.