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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
U. s. Envoy At Vatican
 Suggested

Rome, July 12-President Hard ing's invitation to the big powers for an international conference to dis cuss disarmament and Far East prob lerns has created an excellent impress sion at the Vatican.
 It was learned from an authorita- tive source today that Pope Benedict ". is preparing a document for pub lie circulation encouraging the idea. It was pointed out that the Holy See of the Roman Catholic church has been a powerful supporter of dis armament.
 Personage's close to the Vatican in discussing the need for international harmony, said that 'tthe presence of an authorized American envoy at the Vatican might prove most useful in the present juncture-'
 Those favoring the sending of an American envoy to the Holy See pointed out that the combined spirit ual influence of the Roman Catholic church and the powerful prestige of America would go far in working out the future salvation of humanity.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
Commissioner
 Inspects Roads

Charles J. Bennett, state highway commissioner, is the guest of the Highway Committee of the Bridge port Chamber of Commerce today. The city is very anxious to have inn provements made on some of the roads and the purpose of the visit is for the commissioner to go over these to see them for himself MT. Bennett was met upon his arrival at II o'clock this morning by the fol- lowing members of the committee: Samuel P. Senior, chairman; Judge John Pullman, A. H. Terry, Frank T. Staples, A. E. Macdonald, Joseph StaSg, Frank D. Bell. F. B. Mills, George C. Waldo, and Harvey Hub be1I.
 Several members of the committee and their visitor rode over the New town turnpike, returning to the Sea- side Club where they had lunch. This afternoon a trip will be made over the proposed Niehols-Shelton exten- sion, When asked whether MT. Ben- nett had anything to say as a result of his trip this morning, MT. Senior said that it was too early for any statement to be made. After the commissioner has completed his in spection he will discuss the question
 if improvements thoroughly with the committee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
D. A. Cronin
 Takes Bride

The wedding of Miss Molly A Kid ney and Attorney David A Cronin took place yesterday morning at 6:45 o'clock at St. Charles church Rev. Patrick McGivney omciated.
 The bride was attired in a gown of gray canton crepe with hat to match and wore a corsage of pink roses. Miss Mary E. Campbell, a classmate of Miss Kidneys. was the attendant. She was gowned in blue canton crepe with a large hat to match. Her cor sage was of sweet peas. Dr. James P. McMarus acted as groomsman for MT. Cronin.
 After an informal wedding break fast at The Stratfeld the bride and groom left for a brief motor trip to Atlantic City and Asbury Park MT. and Mrs. Cronin will be at home to their friends at Apartment IT, Will jam Court, after July 20.
 Mrs Cronin was graduated from Bridgeport hospital class of 1919, MT. Cronin is at present practicing law in the city and was formerly con- nected with the editorial staff of the Bridgeport Times. During the war ne served as an agent in the Depart ment of Justice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
To Investigate
 Loan To Bank

Springfield, ILL, July 12-Circun- stances surrounding a ten million dollar loan alleged to have been made to a bank in Grant Park, Illinois, during Governor Len SmalPs term as state treasurer from 1915 to 1917, was expected to be delved into today by the county grand jury investigat- ing past administrations of the treas ury. It was disclosed that a memor- andum of the loan was found by Treasurer Edward E. Miller when he took office the first of this year and that it was made available to Attor- ney General Brundage who is waging political war on the governor. The alleged ten million dollar loan was declared to have been secured by notes of Armour and Company and Swift and Company packers Repre- sentatives of these corporations as well as the Grant Park Bank were expected to testify today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
Board Is
 Divided On Question

Last nights meeting of the Board Of Education brought forth an un- usually spirited discussion caused by the motion made by Secretary ChaI- lenger of the board to bar all mar ried women from teaching in the schools. After lengthy arguments on both sides of the question, Presf- dent Havens leading the forces in support of married women, the mat ter was finally dropped. In addition to this question, the meeting heard estimates for the completion of the Black Rock school and received sev- era1 resignations. Reports on finances registartion, and supplies were read.
 The most intresting part of the evening was taken up by the discus sion about married teachers. Secre- tary Challenger cited the example of the Chicago schools which had barred all teachers who were married from positions. He made the point that there were at the present time 45 girls i ntraining schools for whom no po- sitions could be found When inter- viewed after the meeting MT. Challen- ger said that he had no further state meIlt to make as his views had been
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
Pocketbook Game Proves
 Successful

The old pocketbook game, which is more ancient than the great wall of China, was worked again yesterday in Bridgeport, Mrs. Ella Carter, of 113 North Washington avenue being the victim. The confidence men were two negroes, and they relieved Mrs. Carter of S350 in hard earned cash.
 According to a report made to the police, Mrs. Carter started to enter the Peoples Savings bank, in Main street yesterday afternoon, when she was accosted by a colored man who asked here where he could deposit $500. She told him to put it in the Peoples bank, but after thinking the matter over for a few minutes the man turned around and started to walk down the street.
 Another colored man then stepped up to Mrs. Carter and asked her whether she had seen the first man pick up a pocketbook- She said that she had not, and the man quickly suggested that they follow the alleged finder and demand an accounting.
 The pair soon caught up to the stranger, and the man who was with Mrs. Carter asked him to open the pocketbook or there would be troub- le. The stranger consented, and af- ter counting the money said that the
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
Imports And Exports Drop
 Alarrningly

Washington, July 12-Alarming drops in both exports and imports, shown by Secretary Hoover's latest compilations today, reflected accur- ately the severe money tension which prevails in world trade centers as bumper crops as due, it also sug- gested the imperative need for rem edial measures, if possible to prevent the tremendous backing up in Ameri- can markets of comm odities which will begin to float from the farms soon to distributing centers, already heav- lily stocked with last years output.
 Today's figures showing drops both ways of nearly two billion dollars each in the groups of imports and exports marked up the heaviest declines in foreign trade suffered by American commerce for several years.
 Officials probably were less con cerned over the drop in exports from SS,1OS, 100000 to S6,519, 100000 in the 12 months ended June 30, than they were in the declines of imports from s5,2SS, 900 to 6,000,000.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
Var Hero Dies From
 Neglect
Man Who Saved Lost Bat talion, Friendless, Forgot
 ten,Dies of White Plague

New York, July 12-By a mere play of chance, the ema- ciated body of, a young man lying on a slab in the city's morgue, with a tag telling his name, "John Munson" and the cause of his death, "Tubercu- losis" was saved today from the Potter's Field.
 Instead, preparations were under way to lay him to rest in the National cemetery at Arlington, D. C., with
 military honors. Distinguished gen erals will be there, speeches will be made, and the bugler will blow taps as war veterans, uniformed and decorated lower a comrades coffin in- to the grave.
 For John Munson, 31 year old boatsman" who died Saturday in the Bellevue hospital of the white plague is none other than the man who saved the lost battalion.
 F'riendless, forgotten, broke and in the last stage of the dread disease, he had had just enough strength to drag himself to the hospital. Pawn tickets verified the identification after one who was there in that death trap with Major Charles w. Whittlesey's Third Battalion of the 307th Infantry, 77th Division, had read of one John Nun son being at the morgue.
 Munson was the runner who got through to headquarters after all others who had tried had been Killed or wounded. He is one of the four doughboys who got the Metallic Milf taire. Forgotten in life he will be honored in death,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12

Officials of the Irish office said this afternoon that with the exception of Belfast the armistice has been strictly observed throughout Ireland.
 Sir James Craig, Premier of Ulster, is due at Belfast today bearing message from Premier Lloyd George, pathizers against demonstrauons that are likely to impern Irish peace.
 Gen. Shuts. Premier of South Af- .rica, revealed that he had been in az chairman of the proposed Irish peace barley in London, but he re- fused.
 Gen. Shuts said he has booked steamship passage for South Africa, cancel it if he finds that his presence is needed here.
 Eamonn. De Valera, president of the Irish Republic and the other members of the Sim Fein peace dele gation are expected here tomorrow. They will be the guests of local Slnn ,Feiners. Following the first meeting with Premier Lloyd George on Thurs day, De Valera and his colleagues probably will meet the Ulsterites to discuss arrangements for the peace barley.
 Dublin, July 12-The Sim Fein peace delegation headed by Eamonn De Valera, left for London today.
 Thousands of persons paraded the streets singing and cheering and waving flags. There were vociffer- ous shouts of ''Hurrah for the Re- public"
 There were four delegates, accom- ,panied by Count Horace Plunkett and the Lord Mayor of Dublin. They are due to arrive in London this evening.
 Word was received from London that the delegation would be met by a big delegation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12

The premier expressed thanks to President Harding for This noble ini- tiative' while the chamber broke in- to cheers.
 Sheldon Whitehouse, counsellor of the American embassy, said this af- ternoon that the reply of the French government had been cabled to Washington during the morning. when the formal invitation would be presented to France.
 The attitude of France was official ly made known through the foreign La -Rocca, director of political affairs stating that France would be happy to receive an invitation to disarma- ment conference in Washington. It was while the political directors note was on it's way to the American em- was unanimously app1auding the an nouncement by Premier Briand of the cordial-attitude of France toward the prospective invitation.
 The Senate in it's turn was aroused to unusual enthusiasm in approval of President Harding's idea when the an- nouncement regarding the govern nrt'S action was made in that bodyx
 It was said at the foreign office that Premier Briand probably would represent France at the proposed con- ference if circumstances permit it: and that whoever was sent would go with the idea of cooperating whole heartedly in any scheme for disarma- ment compatible with the security of France.
 = The French government makes no reservations regarding the proposed conference, being willing, it is stated. to discuss the limitations of land as well as naval armamentS, alway. with the proV1So that ample protectit n be
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
HOlcOmb Asks To
 Be Allowed To Sell
 Rest Of Bank Stock

Marcus H. Holcomb, ex-governor, appeared before Judge Kee1er in Su- perior court today and asked an or der from Judge keeler to allow him to sell the naining assets of the Shelton Bank & Trust Ca, not in cluding cash on hand, the name of the would be purchaser being F. s. Jerome, Orange. It is not stated whether the man is acting in his own interests, or for outside banking par ties.
 HoIcomb stated this morning that there is cash on hand at present of s640,000, and that the offer for the remaining assets is in the neighbor hood of sd,oo0,O0e, which would give a total of cash to the amount of $1,- 6o0,00o, which would enable the re- ceiver to pay all creditors of both the commercial and savings depart ments in full, and still leave some thing in excess of $25, 900.
 The bank was capitalized at $10O,- 900 and this would mean that the stockholders would receive about 25 cents on the dollar.
 Jerome's offer of s1,o0o,ooo is to take up all notes, some of them doubtful, the few remaining mort gages, stocks, bonds and other secur- ities held by the bank, as well as the bank property, including the build ing equipment and all supplies on hand.
 Should the court give the necessary order to accept the offer the affairs of the bank can be Hquidated by September in the opinion of the re- ceiver, Holcomb, otherwise it may take an additional six months or a year. The recent offer is the best that has been received, and Judge Keeler has allowed time until Friday for any of the stockholders, who arethe hold CTS of the equity, or for Judge Jos eph Shapiro, representing the city of Shelton, to make any objections to the selling out proposition
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12

An interesting and encouraging view of general busine ness conditions was given today by MT. Richard Opp pei. president and general manager of Hadley's Furniture store. Mr. Oppel has just returned from a trip to the middle west during which he was careful to observe the general trend of opinion in regard to the prosperity of the country and he has arrived at the con inclusion that the prevailing pessimism in this section is unwarranted by the reports Of merchants and manufacturers else where. A good part of his visit was devoted to the National Furniture exposition in Grand Rapids at which furniture dealers and manufacturers from all parts of the nation were present
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
Oppel Presents Encouraging View Of Business Conditions;
 Says Pessinism Unwarranted

''The middle western manufactur- CTS" said MT. Opel. "are making truly remarkable efforts to produce aFtra ctive goods and they are quite optimistic over the prospects for an i'm mediate improvement of the mar ket; in fact the general opinion IS that the tide has turned and that the public has begun to buy once more. If this is true in other sections it is only matter of a short time before the same situation will exist here. In Chicago, Minneapolis. and other middle western cities building has Tccc~ m 7ced on . r-e-war scc le. Even the buyers from the. s9s.th in spite of the great losses vhiGl -s5st south CT nels have sustained beca else Of the cotton slun1-. are nSw puf-
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
Eks Select
 Next Place
 For Meeting

Los Angeles, Cal, July 12-Selec- tion of Grand Lodge officers and of the convention city for the 1922 ses- sion were before the f1fty-seventh an nuaI convention of the Grand Lodge of the B. P. O. E., here today.
 William w. Mountain of Toledo, Ohio, becomes grand exalted ruler, succeeding William Abbott, of San Francisco.
 Other officers are: Fred C. Robin son, Dubuque, Iowa, Grand Secre- tary: F. l. Brennan, Denison, Texas, Grand Treasurer; James F. Duffy, Providence R. l., Grand Esteemed Leading Knight; Fred A. Morris, Mexico, Missouri, Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight; Robert Gordon, At lanta, Ga, member of board of trus- tees.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
President To.
 Read Message
 On Bonus Bill

Washington, July 12-President Harding completed early today prep arations of the special message he ex- pected to read. to the Senate this af- ternoon, dealing with soldier bonus legislation. The document was said at the White House to be less than 5000 words in length and it was sent to the public printer this morning. with the expectation that it would be ready for delivery about o'clock (eastern standard time) although a definite hour for MT. Harding's ap- pearance before the Senate remained to be set later.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
Lay Trouble
 To Sabotage

San Francisco, July 12-Shipping circles today are awaiting more com plete reports of the circumstances that caused the liner Hawkeye State en route from Baltimore to San Fran cisco, with several hundred passeng- CTS on board to put into Salina Cruz, Mex.
 Meagre reports received here in radiograms from Capt. Charles Peter son said that the vessels seacocks had been opened and the fresh water tanks and power machinery of the ship flooded with salt water. Owners of the vessel believe that the Hawk eye States troubles resulted from acts of sabotage by members of the crew.
 It is considered unlikely that full details will be known until the Hawk eye State reaches this port, when owners of the vessel will make a thorough investigation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
Relief Committee Has Arranged Schedule To
 Give Aid To Needy

The Special Legislative Relief Com mittee upon which falls the responsi- bility of spending the three hundred thousand d ars for the relief of needy unemployed in this City, faced with demands so great that it is inn perative that only those cases where the need is most acute can be helped if the fund is not to be entirely spent almost immediately. has arranged the schedule of wages and hours contain ed in the letter printed below, in an attempt to make the fund reach as far as possible.
 For a number of obvious reasons the Committee is to use the facilities already at hand in the shape of the Charities organization both for the handling of applications and their in yestigation. It will also place men at work through MT. Thorne'S office. While it is of course necessary to in vestigate each application it is under stood that the regular practice of the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
Big Jitney
 Catches Fire

Milford, July 12-The police and fremen were called at o'clock this morning when a big jitney bus driv- en by Tony Carmetti of S7 Church street, New Haven, went through fence a, EeTs Hill on the New Haven turn pike, down a steep twenty foot embankment and fetched up within a few feet of a huge tree. The bus took fire and Carnetti teiephoned the Prospect Beach firen1en, who in turn summoned the loca1s sfiremen and the Milford police. The fire was extin- kuished wit hsmau damage.
 Carmetti was arrested and held for reckless driving, being notified to ap- pear at a. later date. He said he took a party from Savin Rock to Bridge port railroad station and was return ing when the accident happened.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
Will Sink 2
 German Ships

New York, July 1.-Two former German warships, the batleship Ostfriesland and the cruiser Frank furt, assigned to the United States by the Allied Powers when the German fleet was broken up, left here today on their last voyage.
 They will be lowed to a position off the Virginia capes and sent to the bottom by shells from American bat tleships.
 Both came to this country under their own power, the Ostfriesland bringing home one of the 6 inch guns sent to France in the latter days of the war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
SCRATCH SHOTS BARRED.

While playing billiards in the La fayette cafe last night, Stanley Stan bonsky, of sos Layfayette street at tempted a difficult rail shot, and the object ball executed a wonderful car rom off the left eyebrow of one Adam Dabrowsky, of 55 Bell street, Stan ley's opponent. Adam expressed the opinion that the ball had been dellb- erately hurled at him, and after the smoke of battle had cleared away, Stanley was placed under arrest on charges of assault. Judge Arthur M. Comley rendered a finding of mot guilty when the case was heard in the City Court today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
Man
 Finds Suicide

J. H. Brondo of 53 Laurel avenue, who is employed at the Lake Torpedo Co.,, is enjoying a two weeks vacation in Stamford, Conn.,, his former home.
 Last night while riding his bicycle through HilIanda1e park he discover ed the body of Warren R. Johnston, S1, of 91 Hope street, Stamford, 8 real estate operator, lying in a pool of blood with a bullet hole in his right temple, self inflicted. Johnston had been stopping at farm there for some time, due to a nervous breakdown He is survived by a wife and three children.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
CaIlao Comes
 Safe To Port

New York, July 12-The Munson liner Callao, which for a week had been reported mysteriously missing, steamed into this port today in good condition. Static trouble was re- sponsib1e for the silent voyage" of the vessel, according to her master, Capt. Thomas w. Sheridan. The Callao had "A first cabin passengers and S1,000,000 gold for a N. Y. bank. She sailed through peaceful seas, but for days could not send any radios Among her passengers was Louis Swift, Jr., son of the Chicago packer. He was on crutches, having broken his leg in a fall from his horse at Ruenos Ayres.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
Expect Jitney
 Decision Soon

Robert T. Higgins, chairman of the Public Utilities Commission stated last night that the Bridgeport de- cisions will be forthcoming by tomor- row night. Local jitneurs hope they are not held in suspense any longer than that, and wonder why in Bridgeport, where the jitneys are the thickest of any city in the state, the fate of the buses should be so long withheld. They are hoping that the decision will come soon enough for them to know before bed time Thurs day whether on Friday morning they are to still be engaged in a legitimate business or outlaws.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12

department will be followed and that cases of actual suffering will be re- lieved without waiting the reports of the investi gat ors.
 The letter of the Committee which is self explanatory, follows:
 July 12, 1921. Board of Commissioners, Departure nent of Public Charities, Welfare Build ing, Bridgeport, Conn.,. F. w. Behrens, President. Dear Sir:
 A Special Relief Committee ap- pointed by the Legislature of 1921, desires to administer the fund, or part of the fund, of $300,000 through your department.
 Assistance shall only be given from this fund after an investigation by your department of the individual needs of each applicant.
 The following rates of pay are to be put into, effect on Monday, July
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
War Clouds :. Rolling Up
 On Frontier

Berlin, July 12.---War clouds are again rolling up along the Polish Rus sian border, according to a Warsaw dispatch to the Neuer Berliner Zei- tung. is charged in Warsaw that Soviet Russia. is interfering unduly in Polish affairs.
 George Tchitcherin, the Russian foreign minister, is reported to have sent a note io Warsaw accusing the Poles of violating the Riga peaGA treafv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-12
State Police
 Patrol Town

Johnston, Pa, July 12.---The min ing town of Beaverdale, eight miles east of here, was patrolled by a squad of state police today and fifty more following wild disorders Monday night when American residents of the town, angered because of repeated Black hand outrages, perpetrated by alleged undesirable Italians, appeared in the streets heavily armed and drove most of the Italians into the hill afcer dy- naniting five business places con- ducted by Italians and caused a heavy property loss. Only the quick arrival of state troops prevented a massacre Several persons were wounded dur ing the shooting which continued through the night.