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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30

just and legitimate aspirations of la bor, his far-seeing efforts to adjust the machinery of government as to promote in the highest and best sense Of business and commercial advantage of the nation, and his splendid never ceasing fight to safeguard at home and abroad, the rights of the weak and struggling, should bring to his support ali lovers of good government and advocates of even handed justice regardless of any political alignments of the past.
 satisfaction and pride to have enlisted in MT. Lonergan'S campaign as you so kindly suggested on account of the fine support which he has given upon all occasions to the splendid Ameri- can movement to establish the right of self ton for all of the peoples of the world, and especially his superb individual assistance to the effort which is being so splendidly waged along strictly American lines for the recognition of the Irish re-
 public.
 ''I note with very great satisfaction
 the wholehearted support that is be-
 ing givSn MT. Lonergan by the people of Connecticut, the ever increas sing elimination Of party lines so far as he is concerned, all of which makes me urgently hopeful that he will succeed in the measure which he so richly de. serves. With my kind regards and good wishes to you sincerely. (Signed)
 1 FRANK P. WALSH
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
Find Deserted Raft
 From Ne1Uport Wreck

Newport, R. l., Oct. 30.-A raft on which was a can of hardtack and numerous articles of clothing believed to have been used by members Of the wrecked steamer Cape Fear was washed ashore near Fort Adams to- day.
 Other wreckage from the vessel was also beached. Confusion over sig nals. is understood to have been the cause of the crash.
 An investigation was begun here today into the sinking of the con- crete steamship Cape Fear of the United States shipping Loard by the Savannah line steamer City of At lanta in Narragansett Bay with the probable loss of 19 members of the sunken ships crew.
 Rescue ships are continuing thei~ search for the missing men who are believed to have been trapped on the doomed craft.
 The authorities are at loss to cx- plain the cause of the collision in view of the comparatively smooth sea and the fact that. there were but few clouds in the sky.
 The Cape Fear, outward bound from Providence for Norfolk, Va, went down in three minutes half way between Castle Hill on the Newport shore and Rose Island. The boat
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
Clocks BaCkan
 Hour HereOn
 Sunday Morn

According to Mayor Wilson's inter- pretation of the ordinance which pro- vided for daylight saving during the summer months the clocks are to be turned back at 2 o'clock tomorrow morning instead of Monday morning.
 The law as originally passed spe- cified that the clocks should be turn ed back at A. M. on the last Sun- day of September in each year but an amendmen twas passed at a later meeting changing the day to Oct. 31, and saying nothing about the hour.
 This change was made so as to have Bridgeports ordinance conform to the Jaws in effect in other cities and according to the Mayors con- back Sunday morning at 2 o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
COX ASKS IF HARVEY WILL BE
 GIVEN A PLACE

Governor Cox yesterday in his speeches demanded of Senator Hard ng an answer to the question whether he had promised place in his Cabi- net to George Harvey, the perpetra tor Of the cartoon happening the Im- maculate Conception. Much specula- tion is being indulged in as to why Senator Harding has failed to break off relations with MT. Harvey and as to whether Senator Harding will have the courage to repudiate Harvey. Governor Cox said:
 When the meeting was held in George Harvey's room, Room 4O4 of the Blackstone Hotel, Chicago, at 2:11 in the morning, with the atmosphere filled with smoke, and the nominat- ing conspiracy was perfected by Sen ators Lodge, New, Smoot, Watson and others, with representa- tives of Boies Penrose presenf, and when you were called in at some time between 2 and in the morning, what questions were asked you and what pledges were made before the oligarchy decided to give you the nomina ton? Did you talk about the weather of the next day? Did you promise George Har- vey a place in the Cabinet, as is gen. orally stated ?''
 MT. Harvey is a next-dcor neighbor in Washington of Senator Frank R. Bra randegee and they are intimate friends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
Must Borrow Money ToPay
 The State Tax

Auditor Heating today received mo- tice from the office of the State Tax Commissioner that Bridgeports quota of the State tax must be paid by Nov. 10.
 The amount called for in the notice is State Tax ss4s,577.31 and the Mill itary Tax $43965.37.
 Bridgeports quota is more than half the amount of the tax on the whole county of Fairfield and is the largest State Tax assessed against the city.
 It will be necessary to sell the notes of the cty in order to raise the money to pay the State Tax but s43,000 has been already appropriat- ed for the Military tax so that it will be necessary to raise only $965.37 to meet this tax.
 There is never any appropriation for the State Tax as it is more econ omical to borrow the money to appro- priate it in the spriAs Of each year and allow it to lie idle until wanted in November.
 Auditor Heating will make a report to the aldermen at thEir meeting next Monday night and the proper reso- lutions will be passed to authorize him to raise the necessary money.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30

sank in 125 fathom s,the deepest part of the bay.
 Fifteen Of the Cape Fears crew saved their lives by jumping into the bay or by sliding down lines to the deck of the City of Atlanta. The men who jumped were picked up by boats and lowered ropes
 Three of those rescued from the Cape Fear were fornd to be suffer- ing from injuries. Captain Henry Biggins sustained cuts about the head. E. K. Holmes, mess man. re- ceived injuries to the head and Sa- hin Pasquale, an oiIer, suffered scalp wounds. Holmes, the most severely injured, was removed to the Newport hospital.
 Captain Garfield of the City of At lanta, describing the accloenf, safd that he picked up the lights of the Cape Fear and signalled with one whistle which was answered. He was bearing steadily to port, he said, with planty of clearance room when sud denly the Cape Fear swung across his bow blowing two whistles as a signal after she had turned to eros: to the other side. Captain Garfield said he ordered full speed astern bu' could not avoid the collision.
 Three of the Is who were rescued from the Cape Fear were injured.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
THE WEATHER

. New Haven, Oct. 30.-Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Fair tonight. Sunday fair and warmer
 For Connecticut: Partly cloudy to- night, probably frost: Sunday fair and warmer; fresh west winds.
 The western ridge of high pressul has changed during the last 24 hours and now forms a circular area cen tra1 over Tennessee. It is carrying low temperatures for season of the year into the southern districts. Frosts were reported from Alabama and Georgia The temperature along the northern border is not unusually low fo the last of October. Pleasant weather continues in all districts east of the Rocky mountains.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with cool nights but quite warm during the day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
American Schooner
 Leading
International Fishermen's Race Begun Off Halifax
 at 9 o'clock This

Halifax, N. S., Oct. 3O-The Ameri- can schooner Esperanto and the Ca- nadian two sticker Delawanna dashed of on their first race of the interna- tonal fiSherman'S regatta at g o'clock today.
 Whipped along by a freshening ten knot breeze from the southwest, the starting line at 9:0O:45 official time, 32 seconds ahead of the Gloucester man.
 antao edged up to windward of Della wanna and the schooners started on the first leg of their 40 mile course close hauled, beam to beam.
 Both schooners carried mainsaiL foresail, jib topsail and main gaff top sail when the start was made in Hal flax harbor. Both were half mile from the starting line when the warning whistle was sounded.
 Both shippers broke out their fore gaff topsails and as they approached the line the American slightly in the rear, both set their staysai1s. Jockey ing for position over, the two fisher men swung to point or two off the wind and headed for the first mark.
 The first leg, from Point Pleasant breakwater to the Automatic buoy. six and half miles down the har- bor, showed neck and neck strug- gle. When the first mark was round- ed, however, the Nova Scotian was leading by a length and a half. The turning times were: | Delawanna: 9:35:10.
 Esperanto: 9:35:22.
 The fish hermen started on a six mile | stretch to the outer automatic buoy, another reach. After that their course | called for ten mile run to the bell | buoy off Shut in Island, Northeast of | Halifax, with an eleven mile beat to | the inner automatic buoy and six | and a half mile broad reach back to the starting line.
 Esperanto began cutting down the
 five legs, demonstrating that she was
 considerably faster than Delawanpa off the wind. At $50 Esperanto was | fully a minute ahead of Deawlanna-
 The American rounded the second mark ahead of her rival, after hav-
 ing taken the lead on the second leg | Her turning time was 10:14:50, and Delawanna's 10:17:54.
 | Delawanna turned at 7:09 1 nearly six minutes behind the Glou- | cesterman. After rounding the second mark the American took in his foregafi ttopsai1. Delawanna followed suit.
 After half the run to Shut In Island had been completed the Gloucester fisherman seemed to be holding he1
 lead of three minutes.
 Il The Canadian appeared to be gain
 ing slightly on the American wheI , the craft were half a mile from Shu In Island buoy, after having covered more than half the course. On sighting the buoy ,Captail : Welch found she had made consider : mediately began tightening his sheets l, DeIawanna did likewise. Esperanto turned the third mari :, at 11:01:15.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
VASCHALTI A DODGER.
 NOT A WAR HERO

Another alleged war hero has gone wrong in Bridgeport following an in
 vestigation made by the Bureau of Investigation of the local police Sev- eral days ago the police were asked to make search for one John Vascha1ti of 291 South avenue who was employ ed in a local factory taking a course in vocational training at the expense of the government. At the time it was reported by the police that Vaschalti had served overseas and had been gassed. twice while in action on the other side. A further investigation made by the police showed that the soldier had never seen France and had once sought to evade the draft in this city by fleeing to Fairfield and going into hiding out there. He was appre- hended at the time and taken to Camp Monroe in Virginia where he did hospital duty most of the time. Vaschalti is at present being taken care of at Hillside Home following a nervous breakdown and is mentally unbalanced according to the police.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
POLICE FORCE
 IS ON PARADE

At press time today the local police departm ent in entirety were asSemb- ling in the yard at Police Headquar- ters preparatory to the annual in- spection and review which is being held this afternoon. The details of the parade and inspection as an nounced yesterday will be carried out. Following the inspection of the regu- lar force it was announced this morn ing that the squad of Special Police men, would be inspected by the com missioners. They will assemble with out uniforms and will have no part in the parade.
 With the large detail fof police that will be on duty tonight to guard the public in the Municipal Frivols, and every member of the department be- ing in the parade this afternoon today will go down on the police records as an exceptionally busy day. -
 Following the inspection of the Special Police"- in the Police Head quarters yard this afternoon the Board of Police Commissioners will hold their regular. meeting at Police Headquarters. Commissioner Stanley, president of the board said this morn ng that no successor would be ap- pointed at this meeting to succeed Lieutenant Wagner of the Second Precinct who retires on November 1 Only routine business will be trans acted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
Republican and Democratic Veterans
 Join In Appeal For Election of
 Jos. J. Deuine, Chateau 1hierry Hero

East in the following language and was awarded the Croix de Guerre with bronze star.
 During ,ne morning of June 18th, 1918, near Chateau Thierry, he direct ed the action of his battery under fire until he was severely wounded"
 But we don't want to ask you to vote for a candidate purely on this basis, so we give you this summary of his educational and professional qualifications.
 A graduate of the New Haven High School, he entered the Academic De- partment of Yale University and was B. A. For his high scholarship in the University, he gained membership in Phi Beta Kappa, which is the most distinguished mark of intellectual ability awarded by American univer- ties. He then pursued the study of law for three years at the Yale Law School and was graduated therefrom in 1916 with the degree of L.. L. B. and with high honors and membership in the honorary societies of that institu- tion. Since that time, with the excep. has practiced his profession in Bridge port, where he has gained the confi- dence and respect Of his fellow mem bers of the bar and of the community generally.
 The committee which signs this let ter is non-partisan and has represen- tatiyes from both political parties and every branch of the service-it is self constituted and represents no veteran organization. It has tried, in a br1ef space, to present the issue to you clearly and we feel that with these facts we can count on your vote. We ask for little more than that, for you can secure in addition the votes of your friends. Do it and let's put him across. His number on the machine is 16B on the Democratic ticket = the Second Lever.
 Sincerely yours,
 Freak. T. Adams Vincent L. Heating Arthur c. Bennett William S. Lynne Philo c. Calhoun Angus s. Mckay
 James W. Morrell.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
TO CLOSE
 DOWN
Tn Order to Give Their Employees a Chance to Vote Many of the Fac tories in Bridgeport Will Close for Half a Day.

In order to give their employees chance to vote, nearly all of the larger factaories of Bridgeport will probably close down for half a day on Tues day, Election day. In those plants where no time for voting is given, the workers will have to vote either be- fore or after working hours. The ex- tension of the time during which the polls will remain open, will undoubt- edly prove welcome to those who will not be allowed to quit their work.
 At the Bridgeport Brass company and the U. M. C., it was announced this morning that half-holidays will be given on Tuesday. Both of these shops will close at noon.
 The Max Ans factory in the West End will remain closed all day, and it is probable that this action will be followed out by at least three other local concerns.
 Six factories will allow their em- ployes to vote at any time, and the remaining manufa curing plants wl' keep open all day. The closing ot some plants will do away to some ex- tent with the usual rush before and after working hours.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
Arc Taking
 Ample Steps To Guard Fun Making
Squad Will See That Rowdyism is Cut Out During the Celebration Tonight Ask the Cooperation of the Public.

The line of march or the Halloween parade tonight will be as follows: Main street and North avenue down Main street to State. State to Park avenue, Park avenue to Fairfield ave- nue to Broad street. The parade Vii be dismissed at Elm street.
 Further details in the police end of the Municipal Frivols celebration were announced this morning by Su- perintendent Patrick J. Flanagan. columns yesterday will be strictly adhered to and Supt. Flanagan this morning reiterated his emphatic an- nouncement of yesterday that posi- lively no rough stuff' would be tol- erated and that arrests would fol- low of any violator who took upon himself the privilege of breaking the law laid down that no s'ticklers," shoe blackening and other nuisances of similar nature should be used by any. joker. Clean honest funma king will be the order of the evening and the strong arm squad" will see to it that this order is maintained all during the fro1ic.
 No pleasure cars of any description
 will be allowed within the restricted
 district Those who motor in from
 the surrounding towns to attend the affair may park their cars at the Plaza. Traffic officers under the command of Captain Walker will be stationed at every corner to direct
 the streams of pedestrian traffic and Captain of Detectives John H. Rega n and a force of AT sleuths will rningle with the crowd to safeguard against | pickpockets and to apprehend those | who violate the ''rowdyisn" clause | layed down in such strict measures | by the police. Superintendent Elan l agan said this morning that no trou. | ble was expected this evening and
 asked that the public cooperate with | the police in the enforcement o4 | order
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30

This letter is being sent to you be- cause you are an ex-service man and we assume that you believe with us that all other qualifications being given the interference for political of flee. We feel that you know better than others the sacrifices that man comforts of civilian life, who did hsa part in the great battles on the West ern Front, and who finally fell serfous- Iy wounded in action. To do this for ones country is the acid test of a high patriotism and the recognition of such patriotism is the surest test of the who served it. In Bridgeport on Mo- vember End, you, as a citizen, have the opportunity to prove by your vote ing and rewarding such a service by voting for Joseph J. Deyine for Judge of Probate. We have chosen his can didacy for this office as the measure of the. ability of ex-service men to stand united for principle-whether it be a bonus, proper compensation for our wounded or the recognitionsof an ex-service man for political prefer ment.
 Here is Devine's military record in brief:
 Enlisted at Plattsburg Barracks, August 8, 1917, commissioned Second Lieutenant of Artillery November 21, 1917, sailed for France January B, 1913, Field Artillery of the Second Division. Was in action with the Division at Verdun and Belleau Woods and in the latter engagement was seriously ploding shell. As a result of the wound, he was in army hospitals in France and this country for fifteen
 months and has returned to civilian life and his profession of the law with a right arm badly shattered and per manently crippled. For his valor in remaining with his guns in the face of fierce enemy fire on the day he was wounded, he was cited by the High Command of the French Army of the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
HELD FOR THEFT
 FIVE MONTHS OLD.

William Carpenter of 534 Howard who had at one time held down the job of janitor in the Walker cafe, last June to be exact. at Howard avenue and State street, blew into town this morning as a full-fedged member of the Greatest Show on Earth" but hadn't been in town an hour before Detective Tom Malone of the local police mapped on his trail and ar rested him for the theft of $200 which he was alleged to have taken from the Walker cafe last June.- He was arraigned in the City court this morn ing charged with the theft and will see life from a cell until Monday morning, the case having been contin- ued until then under bonds of $500.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
D. M. READ WINS
 THE FIRST PRIZE
The D. M. Read Company


 The D. M Read Company was awarded first prize for having the most attractive window by the window display judges today. The scene de- picted was that of a barn yard with straw, pun mpkins, cornstalkS. On the right was a dainty farm erette busily smelling corn. In the ba ekground was a large harvest moon surrounded with stars. The American Hardware store window was judged second best. Dis played were numerous witches and ghosts sitting around a firepla ce reading the Book of Fate. The prizes given to these two stores were hand some1y Illuminated certificates oi award.
 The window displays of other stores which are worthy of honorable n7
 tion are: Meigs & Co.,, Smith-Mu.- .--s's Co.,, Carl Beck & Sons, Frank .Tare by, Gale Electric Co.,, United Hum mating Co.,, Rowland Dry Goods Co. and .LaYcoX Ruhher Co.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
$1O FINE FOR
 FAULTY BRAKES

Driving an auto truck with faulty brakes is violation against the laws of Connecticut and the City of Bridge port ruled Judge Bartlett in the City Court this morning when he imposed a fine of $10 and costs on John H. Morrison, coIored, of Newark, N. J. Morrison was arrested here last night of Fairfield avenue and Water street as he was driving through from Bos- ton headed for Newark. The brakes didn't work at that particular point and Morrison'S ma chine smashed into a jitney bus owned by John Fabri. In court this morning he told the judge that he knew the brakes were faulty but that he was waiting until he got back to Newark to have them fixed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
BY GAS
 FOUND ON EWAI.K

Andrew Johnson, of 179 Golden Hill street had a narrow escape from death by gas poisoning early this morning, when he awoke and found his bedroom filled with fumes of ll- Illuminating gas. Although nearly overcome, Johnson managed to make his way downstairs and out into .he street. HeN collapsed on the sidewalk, and was discovered by a pedestrian h. who summoned the Emergency Hos pitaI ambulance. Medical attention was rendered by Dr. B. J. Coyle, and the man was then sent to St. Vim cents hospital for further treatment It was said today, that four othef residents at the dwelling at 119 Golden Hill street suffered attacks of gas poisoning some time ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
K. OF c. TO HAVE
 ELECTION RETURNS

Park City Council No. 16 will hold a monster celebration at the club house on Washington avenue. next Tuesday evening (election night) for the members and lady friends. The entertainment committee have arrang- ed for an elaborate program which which will consist of dancing, en- tertainment and refreshments. A ticker will be installed at the club and election returns will be announced be- tween the dances. A buffet lunch will be served by a well known caterer The entertainment committee consists of the following we'll known members; John L. Han1ey, chairman; Peter A Clark, John Hawkins and Peter A Rnv1A
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
VOTING MACHINES
 ALREADY SET UP
 FOR THEELECT|0N

The voting machines are all located at the several voting places in the city and this afternoon they will be in spected by the Town Clerk and repre- sentatives of the political parties and turned back to zero and locked.
 Tomorrow the ballots will be placed on the machines and the final inspec- ton will take place Monday after which the keys will be turned over to the Moderators who will place watch men in charge until the polls are opened Tuesday morning.
 All the election officials are require d by law to be at the polling places three-quarters of an hour before the polls open.
 As the polls open this year at 5:30 a. m., it will be necessary for the off cials to arrive at 4:45 o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-30
DENY WILSON
 HAS RELAPSE

Washington, Oct. so-Reports that President Wilson had suffered a re- lapse were denied by Dr. Gary T. Grayson, the Presidents physician to- day
 stated that the President was as usual when he left him last night.
 At the White House it was stated that there were no indications of any change for the worse in the Presi- dents condition and it was said that pr. Grayson had not been at the ex- ecutive mansion during the night.