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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
Z SOVIETS' PLANNED
 TO RULE
Only Awaiting Sue cess of General
 Strike.

Paris, May 18.---SOviet r7Ete in France was to have been established if the revolutionary strikes inaugurated on May had succeeded, according to the French police. who said today they this from documents they have secur- ed.
 The police declared the bulk of this evidence was found among the papers seized at the residence of Boris Sou varine, a Socialist editor who was ar rested yesterday on the charge of having plotted against the safety of the state. Other evidence, they state, was found at the home of Etienne Leveq1le, one of the secretaries of the Federation of Rai1roadInen who was arrested yesterday morning.
 The police claim that seven Sov1ets had been established and were await ing the success of the strike to blos- som forth as local governments in Orleans, Tours, Brest, Bordeaux, Mar seilles.s Strastbourg and Paris, ready to take up the leadership and control of tive.
 The secretary to Police Inspector Charles Ducrocq, declared this after noon that he had sufficient evidence to cause the arrest of ten of twelve of the extremists leaders on charge of plotting against France under Ar ticle 5S of the criminal code, the arti- cle used in the prosecution of former Premier Caillanx.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
BISHOP GIVES ANNUAL
 REPORTAT CONVENTION

Norwalk, Conn.,, May 1s.---Bpisco- pafian delegates from the parishes of the Diocese of Connecticut to the an- nua1 convention gathered in St Paul S church this afternoon, and heard the Right Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster, the Bishop, deliver his address cov- ering the events of the past year. The attendance was large, and the first session was preceded by the dio- ceSan conference. The delegates will have a dinner tonight and tomorrow the business of the convention will be done
 Right Rev. E.. Campion Ach eson, suffra gan bishop. reviewed his calls among the churches of the diocese, in his annual report.
 Bishop Brewster spoke as follows:
 Bishop Brewster, in keeping with his address of previous years, first paid tribute to clergy and 1aity of the diocese whom death had called in the past year, paying tribute to many as he called the list. Of Dean Horatio Parker of Yale School o1 Music the bishop said: Dean Parker was devoted parisl1ioner and com municant of Christ church, New Ha- ven. Far beyond parochial limits however, will his passing be felt g loss. The church at large will re- member his service in the ministry ot music and cherish his name in as
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
WANTS ACTION ON PR0FITEERS Sen. Walsh Says They Are Principal Cause of
 Unrest.

Washington, May 1s.--ProIte ering was denounced today in the Senate by Senator Walsh, Democrat, of Mas sacha.setts. who asserted that extor- tions of profiteers are the principal cause of widespread unrest and tha! Congress has been "cldbpaibly inactive in rowing to relieve the situation.
 Ss Tor Walsh cited many large divi. 5, including stock dividends paid I ycently by big corporations and declared the public outcn-ies against the high cost of living were an acute political problem.
 Republican leadership and majori- ties in Congress, the Massachusetts, senator said, are responsible for fail ure to enact anti-profteering 1egisla- ton. The Republicans he added cannot shift the responsibility to the president or department heads.
 Among recommendations made by Seantor Walsh to check proffteering was:
 Senatorial investigation Of income tax returns to disclose individual profiteerS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
BIRTHS FOR YEAR FAR
 OUTNUMBER DEATHS

The completion of one of the healthiest years in Bridgeport is con- tained in the annual report of the Department of Health issued today. The death rate of 11-9 per one thou sand shows a marked decrease over previous years.
 By references to the records of births, marriages and deaths some conception of the amount of detail involved will be gained. Births rec orded for the year numbered 4,509, marriages 1,618 and deaths. 1,974. The increase of the present year of births over deaths is remarkable. The lowering of the death rate over prev ious years is attributed to the hand ling of the so-ca11ed Spanish Inf1u- enza cases by the department in the past year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
DIVORCE
 PETITIONS FILED

Three divorce petitions were re- turned to the office of the clerk of the Superior Court today.
 Mary K. Harrison of Stamford claims a divorce from John Henry Harrison of New York city, alleging into1erable cruelty. Alimony to the amount of s2,500 is also claimed and property of the defendant located in Greenwich has been attached. The plaintiffs maiden name was Mary P. Jackson.
 Gertrude Doolittle of Bridgeport wants a divorce from William Doo- little also of this city on the ground of desertion for more than three years, and also claims the custody of their eleven year old child.
 Lillian Raymond of Norwa1k de- n:ands a divorce from Walter Ray mond, otherwise known as Walter Shaw, Walter Lockwood and Walter Gates on the ground of intolerable cruelty. The plaintiff also requests permission to resume her maiden name of Lillian DeGrasse.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
APPROPRIATION
 CUT IN TWO

The advisory committee, after hear ing the city fathers on the matter of Warrenite appropriations, cut a list which called for expenditures of s7O0,0O0 to s30o,oo0. The Plaza will not be paved this season. No provis ion was made for the Boulevard ex- tension at Seaside park.
 There was much division of opin ion among the committee, and for some. days it looked as if no appro- priation would be made for Warren ite.
 The streets to be paved are largely those upon which curb and gutter has been set They follow:
 Black Rock avenue, entire length; i; Cottage street, entire length; Beech wood avenue, from Clinton to Han cock; Iranistan avenue, from Ben ham to North; Jones avenue, James street to Lexington avenue; Willard street. entire length; Steuben street, Entire length; Barnum avenue, from Central to city line;, Logan street. from Stratford avenue northerly 4,5Oo square yards; Logan street, from Stratford avenue to Carrie street; 1indley street, from Hunting street to North avenue; 12.100 square yards on Vine street; Housatonic avenue. east side, from East Washington to North Washington avenues, and Scofielo avenue, entire length.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
NEED SANCTION
 OF THIS COUNTRY
Allied Circles Counting on Cooperation of United
 States. /

Paris, May 1s.-Co-operation by the United States is counted upon by al- Med circles and particularly by the French, for success of the scheme of liquidation of war debts and repara- tions, the principles of which were laid down by Pren7ieTs Lloyd George and Minerand at the recent confer ence in Hythe.
 The viewpoint of French official cir- cles is that the German bond issue on which the whole plan rests musT largely be accepted iby the United States in payment of French debts or the system will fail.
 Great Britain's acceptance of these bonds in payment of the debt of France also depends upon their ac- ceptance by the United States.
 The principles of the plan as sketched by the French and British prenliers will fbe referred to Washing ton as well as to the allies for ap- proval.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
VICTIM LURED
 TO HIS DEATH Expect Important Develop ments In Murder
 Case.

That important developments will soon occur in the Stanislow Sckineo- vich murder case, was intimated to- day by Sergeant Frank Virelli of the State Police. Sergeant Virelli would not disclose what further information has been gained on the killing but said this morning that something might happen today.''
 From inforn1at ton gathered by the police it seems that the murder vic- tim went to his work at the Crane Valve Co.'s plant Friday and work ed all day. At quitting time he went to local cafe and remained there until near midnight. He was last seen at 12 o'clock Friday night near the corner of Main street and South avenue. It is believed that the man was in an intoxicated condition at the time.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
ANOTHER VICTIM
 OF LABOR FEUD

Chicago, May 1S-The latest victim of Chicago labor feuds is John Xii kulslSi, head of the stockyards labor council, who today was in a hospital suffering from wounds regarded as probably fatal. He was beaten and shot about midnight last night on his way home from a labor meeting.
 Before losing consciousness Kikul ski named two brother officials as the men he thought he recognized as his assailants. Recent charges and coun- ter charges of embezzlement were said to have caused bitterness among stockyards labor leaders and were believed responsible for the attack.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
MERGE WITH CHAMBER
 OF COMMERCE

New Haven, Conn.,, May 1S-The Civic Federation, an organization of more than twenty years work for civic betterment, last night voted to merge into the chamber of commerce and hereafter to work as departent of the latter body. Although having a paying membership of over a thou sand the vote to merge was. IT to 1. Professor C.. F. Kent, of the Yale di- vinity school is the president, and it's officers and committee members have always been among the most prominent men and women of the city The federation had dealt with police, educational, recreation and so- nia2 saszr0A ,RxohlazpA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
CASE CONTINUED.

Upon the complaint of John Kroles of 166 Church street. John Debrow sky, of sos Housatonic avenue. was arrested, yesterday on warrant charging theft from person. Kroles has reported to the police, that De- browsky entered his home Saturday afternoon and took a pocketbook containing s27 from his clothes. When Kroles protested against the robbery he was knocked down. De- browsky was arraigned in the City Court this morning, and the case was continued until tomorrow in order that a further investigation may be made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
NECESSARY TO
 CONTINUE SUIT

The suit of the Clover Manufaettr- ing Company of NofwaIk against the Central Trust Company of Norwalk was begun before Judge Howard J. Curtis in the Superior court this morning but was continued after it became evident that other teStiHn ony which could not be presented today was necessary to make out the plain tiffs case.
 The attorney for the plaintiff in formed the court that certain records of the plaintiff corporation were in a deposit vault in New York city and that he would be unable\to produce them today. The case was adjourned to June 1S.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
DEADL OCkED
 ON ARMY BILL.

Washington, May 1s-A deadlock on the army reorganization bill was reached today by the Senate and House confereeS. Senate provisions to reorganize the force caused the breach and the question will be brought before the House for a vote
 The disagreement, Chairman Wads- worth of the Senate managers said, came despite an offer from the Sen ate side to strike out the Senate pro- visions for voluntary military train ing of youths between Is and 21 years of age.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
SEN. PENR0SE NOT SIMS MADE BASIC
 NAVAL CHARGES
DANIELS ASSERTS SOME INFORMANT I'M POSED ON PENROSE-SIMS MUST BE PLAGIARIST-ANSW TO SIMS
 COVERS MATTER.

Washington, May IS Senator Penrose, Republican, Penn sylvania and not Rear Admiral Sims originated the basic charges against the department contained in the adma letter January Secretary Daniels asserted today before the Senate Committee Investigating the naval conduct of the Mr. Daniels recalled that the Senator in speech the Senate August 2 9iS declared that the of the Secretary delayed the termination of the at least three months cost $t5 5,OOOOOOyOOO and many lives.
 The words used by Senator Penrose almost identical
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
STANLEY FIGURES IN COLLISION
Especial to The Tiuaes)

NorwaIk May 1S.---While driving his automobile along New Canaan avenue, this city, yesterday, John H. Stanley, chairman of the Bridgeport Board of Police Commissioners, crashed into a car driven by Donald Bredice The accident occurred when Stanley attempted to send his car ahead of the Bredice machine. The Bridgeporter claims that he sounded his horn, but Bredice failed to notice it. Both automobiles were slightly damaged, and it is believed that civil action will be started.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
ALDERMEN RAIDED
 CITY TREASURY AND
 RAISED OWN PAY
PROVISION IN CONSTITUTION SPECFI- CALLY FORBIDDING SUCH PROCEED URE IS IGNORED = INCREASE
 DATES FROM JUNE 1.

The Aldermen raided the city treasury last night to the of O each when they voted themselves salary of that amount, to begin June 1.
 Article 24 of the Constitution of Connecticut that mo the public officer
 take effect during the continuance in office whose salary might be increased thereby
 This apparently nuperable obstacle to salary raid not highly the of the aldermen the mayo who is himself lawyer
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
PANEL FOR COMMON PLEAS.

The following jurors will make up the panel which will try cases in the criminal side of the Court of Com mon Pleas this term: Charles Bourne, Bethel; John Chapman, George Coggswen, John F. Brady, George H. Merwin and George F. Porrack, of Bridgeport; Meil-M. Ladd and Mau- rice Nolan, Sr., of Greenwich; Will liam F. Brewer and Gardiner Hoyt of New Canaan; Charles Walter, of NorwaIk; Robert S. Little of Shelton; William H. Talmadge of Stamford; :; and Charles A. Myers of Wilton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
HIT BY AUTOMOBILE,

Wesley Babson. 25 years old, of 227 Emergency hospital early this morn ing for lacerations of the fingers of the right hand and abrasions of the right leg and left hip sustained when he was struck by an automobile on Congress street near Middle street. The machine was driven by George Mihalcik of sos HaIlett street Dr. J. A. Maxwell of the Emergency staff administered treatment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
AMERICAN DERBY CALLED OFF.

Boston, May 1s-The s10.00e American Derby, which was on the program of the Grand Circuit meeting at Readville in August, has been called off, it was announced today. Entries, which closed ten days ago, were too few to warrant a renewal this year of the classic race which for several seasons before the war was one of the feature events of the Grand Circuit
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
HEARING ON CASEY DEATH.
A hearing on the death of Jam

A hearing on the death of James Casey of 52 Island Brook avenue, who cycle accident in Park avenue yester- day morning. will be held by Coroner John J. Phelan at 9;30 o'clock to- morrow morning. Casey died in St. Vincent's hospital last night as the result of a fractured skull sustained d - thA aenidAnt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
CODA ON PROBATION.

Joseph Coda, IS, of Black Rock avenue, Fairfield, and Anthony Kov- acs, IS, of State street, who were ar rested last night for vagrancy, were probated in the custody of the proba- ton officer by the City Court today. Coda was released immediately upon his promise to go to work, but Kovacs was held until tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18

The jurists among the aldermen arc having a fine time arguing the con- stitution off the books. The favorite thesis runs as follows:
 "An alderman now receives no compensation, hence 1t is not increas- ing his compensation to pay him $900 per annum.''
 Besides the argument that $900 is not more than nothing. reliance is placed in the decision by which the judges avoided Article 24 some years ago, in accepting a salary increase for themselves, while they were in office.
 The matter came up on a report only member to oppose the plan was ance calls for a salary of $500 a year payable monthly, to take effect on June 1.
 amendment, making the ordinance on December 1, but this amendment was lost on a rising vote. There was no opposition on the question of opinion came on the time the ordin- ance takes effect.
 Fred c. Mullins, who was city clerk for nine years, said today: 'I don't want to talk about the salary alder men are going to get, but if I should ever be elected from my district, I would give half of the salary to St. Vincent's and the other half to Bridgeport hospital"
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
LACK SUGAR FOR sYRUPs.

New Haven, May 1S-Lack of sugar for prescription syrups as well as in use of fluids served at their soda fountains led the New Haven Drug gists association last night to vote to pool whatever supplies can be obtain ed in the open market and to have tho sama distributed by committee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
SUFFERED BAD FALL.

Mrs. J. McGee, AS years old, of 2ee Olive street sustained possible frac- ture of the left elbow when she fell while ahghting from an Ash Creek bound trolley at the corner of Main street and Fairfield avenue this morn ing.
 She was taken to the Emergency hospital in the ambulance and treated by pr. B. J. Burns.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
SUFFERING FROM DENfEN11A.

Claiming that he was Jesus Christ and showing other effects of an un- balanced mind, James VitelIo of Stratford, was taken to the Hillside hospital this morning by the Elmer gency ambulance.
 The ambulance responded to a call from the Holy Rosary church on East Washington avenue, where they found Vitello suffering from demen- tia. He is 31 years old.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
SETTLEMENT OF
 WAGE DISPUTE

Washington. May Settlement of the controversy over increased wage demands of anthracite coal min- CTS which has extended over several weeks is expected by department of labor officials today or tomorrow.
 Concessions obtained by Secretary of Labor Wilson from both miners and operators during the conferences the officials said have made possible a. peaceful settlement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
GETS LIGHT FINE

Traffic Officer Daniel A. Fitzroy arrested William Wiinot of 117 Col orado avenue, yesterday afternoon after Wilnot had parked his automo. bile in the center of Middle street. In the City court today, Wilmot was fin. ed S1 and costs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
DROPS
 MAN INJURED

While helping in the loading of an elevator at the Cudahy Packing Co. $ barn on Broad street this noon Willis Johnson of Gilbert street sustained decorations of the head and internal injuries when the elevator dropped from the second to the ground floor. Dr. B. J. Burns of the Emergency hospital gave the man first aid treat ment, and ordered him taken to St. Vincent's hospital where 1t was said his condition was critical.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
MISSING GIRL LOCATED.

New York, May 1s-Henrietta Pu1te, 15 year old daughter of a wealthy Cuban cigar manufacturer, who disappeared from her home here April II, has been found in Los Angeles, Cal, after a nationwide search, according to information re- ceived today at police headquarters. The girls father will leave at once for the Pacific coast to bring her home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
CONTESTED DIVORCE CASES.

On account of the crowded condi- ton of the divorce calendar in this county, Judge Milton A Shunway State Referee, will hear the contested divorce cases at the County Court House on May 25.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
| FORGED REAR WINDOW,

By forcing rear window, burglars gained entrance to a barber shop owned by Joseph Dimor, 117 Middle street last night The thieves made off with nine razors and two clippers. The robbery has been reported to the Aa1ineA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
TWO LOTS OF
 LIQUOR SEIZED Federal Agents Capture 15O Gallons of
 Whiskey.

Torrington May IS Charles J. Wa1die, claiming to be a federal rev. enue agent, was taken into custody by Torrington police this morning when he arrived in Torrington on a truck carrying 15O gallons of bonded whiskey. The driver Thomas F. Bowe of New Haven was also ar- rested. Waldie, when accosted by an officer displayed badge and other credentials supporting his claim that he was a revenue officer. He claimed that he was on the way from Albany to New York city with the whiskey- The truck is a Connecticut machine registered in the name of Antonio Cusano of C1intonville. The agent and driver are held on instructions from Julius c. Stremlau, state director eof prohibition enforcement.
 Meriden, Conn, May 1S-The To- cal police after auto chase through the city this forenoon overlook a car be transporting whiskey. They seized eleven gallons, ten of them in tin pails and one in bottle, all wrap ped in burlap and are holding the men for the federal authorities. The pursuing detectives drew their guns when they got abreast the men on Pratt street and forced them into the curb They described themselves as Angelo Dicapua, 23, New Haven: Tony Dem martino, 25, New Haven, pub- lie service driver and Salvatore De- zentorie, 26, Bristol, Conn. One of the men said they bought the liquor in New York for SIG a gallon and were on their way to Bristol with it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
THE WEATHER.

New Haven, May 1S-PartIy cloudy, probably local showers toG1Ejak And Wednesday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-18
THE WEATHER

Bridgeport and vicinity Partly cloudy, probably To- cal showers tonight and We'd nesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
WHITEY CLEANER MAY
 OPPOSE ROBINSON

Whitey Glazner will probably be sent back to pitch against the Travellers today. It is almost a certainty that Rube Robinson will again adorn the mound for Little Rock.
 I've forces will be working against the Barons if these two pitchers are paired off for battle this afternoon. First, Robinson is usually the worst Jinx that ever dogged the heels of the focal clan. Some times. however. he is whipped by the Barons. and 'ere's 'oping one of. these holidays occurs this afternoon.
 Second, Whitey Giazner is usually easy for the Travellers. The other day, Wednesday, to be exact, Whitey whipped the Travellers, however, and local dopesters and fanatics are hope ful that he can pull the trick again anyway, a whale ot d battle is uue when these two pitching worthies oe- cupy the mound in opposition 10 each JL lSf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-07
Athletes Adopt Resolutions on
 Poor Quarters

On Board T.. s. s. Princess Mn- toikn. August 7.-(Via wireless, win London to the Associated Prcxs.l-- Members of the American Olympic teams mt n meeting tonight unani- mousIy adopted resolutions for presentation to the American OIym- pic committee. calling attention to their unsatisfactory quarters on the voyage from New York. re- questinE better accommodations during their stay nt Antwerp. cabin transportation on the return trip md assurance of rnilrond fare from New York to their homes.
 Later, following conference of members or the athletic committee, conches nnd army officers. 1t was decided to consider revision of the resolutions on Saturday, 1t being contendcd that they do injustice to parties In no way responsible for conditions c aboard the Princess Mntoikn. This was approved by I50 athletes who voted to compete in the Olympic events regardless of the future attitude of officials on the matters in question.
 The athletes declare the auar- t~rs assigned them were absolutely unlivabIe for finely trained men and blame the committee for poor judgment in making the travelling arrnnGemerts. They have no cen- sure for the ships officers. who, they say, did everything possible to improve conditions.
 Efforts of the team officials to dissuade the athletes from their position have proved unavni1ing.