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Sioux County pioneer., 1921-12-08
Trying His Hand.

Preacher Parker-I reckon you are
gettin' kinder negligent in yo' religious
duties, Mr.. Bolts. amt seen you in
church for three Sundays.
Mr.. Botts-No, parson, I amt get
tin negligent. rs jest tinkerin' with
my soul myself.-Exchange.
Sioux County pioneer., 1921-12-08
Just what He wante,

Just What He Wanted.
Cadger-Hear you're workin', Soak
er. What are you doin'?
Soakere-- -NOthin'! 5ss
Cadger-Any chance of gettin' job
at the same placer Stray Stories.
Sioux County pioneer., 1921-12-08

A pawned opportunity seldom is re-
deemed.
Sioux County pioneer., 1921-12-08
ANOTHER WOMAN
ESCAPES
Ms. cCumber Avoided 4 Serious
Operation BY Taking Lydia E.
Piakham's Vegetable Con-
pound IN Time

Georgetown, nl.-'.After my first
baby was born suffered 90 with my
Sioux County pioneer., 1921-12-08

Health is wealth except for the doc.
tors.
Sioux County pioneer., 1921-12-08

We need genius. 1t works wonders
for plain common sense to enjoy.
Sioux County pioneer., 1921-12-08

the 10th birthday anniversary Of Mr..
FOss. Many prominent men Of the
state We're present.
!. Devils Lake-Lying about his wife's
age will cost Ed Brooks year at hard
labor in the penitentiary. When he
married an Edm0re girl without her
parents consent he sw0re she was Is
years of age. She was considerably
younger than that, as Brooks admitted
later, when he pleaded guilty to per.
jury in district court.
Bismarck--The new S61 900 fireprOof
addition to the ST. Mary's parochial
school and convent here has been ded
icated. 1t is equipped with an up-to
date gymnasium and shower baths
The school and convent now contain
II classrooms and have a total ut.
tendance Of 200 children. The school
now offers full high school and com
mercial course.
Minot-A jury term Of Ward county
court will convene here in January
with about 20 criminal cases and about
the same number of civil cases on the
|calendar.
Bismarck-A truck CARRYING four
ton safe, and some furniture, making
la combined weight of about sever
|tons, crashed through the ice Of tho
Missouri river about 30 feet from tho
least hank, sinking in six feet of water
Paul Wachter clambered from the cal
.unharmed, save n wett.ng from ic,
cold water. The ice, was about ter
inches thick. A crew of men salyaget
1.-THE truck and contents. 81,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
Fagin Held
 In $500 Bond

Gus Fagin, of the Lyric hotel, Main street. who is alleged to have s1ashed Jesse Lockwood, of Rowland street, East Norwalk, on the throat with a razor Saturday night, was held under $500 bonds for trial on Weonesoay' S day. Lockwood, who left town short ly after the cutting, could not be To- cated this morning, but it is under stood that he returned to Norwalk.
 The police have not learned the motive flor the affair as yet. It is claimed that Fagin and Lockwood were in a Main street saloon Saturday night, when Fagin suddenly jumped from a chair and drawing a razor from his shirt, slashed Lockwood across the throat. Fhe injured man took the razor away from his assai1- ant, and was then taken to the Elmer gency hospital, where six stitches were taken in the cut on his throat, by Dr. B. J. Burns,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
Third Arrest For Violating
 Sunday Law

The third arrest for violation of the Sunday closing law, was made in Bridgeport yesterday, when William Don, a storekeeper of 121 Thompson street was taken into custody for selling tea. In the City court today, counsel for the defence asked for a continuance until Saturday, and the request was granted by Judge William B. Boardman.
 Don makes the second Bridgeporter who has been arrested for selling tea on Sunday. Two weeks ago, Emil Berger, of Harral avenue was taken into custody for a similar offense, and this case is now being fought out in the courts Berger claims that the Sunday law is discriminatory, class legislation and unconstitutional.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
Mystery Ships May
 Turn Out To Be
 ''HOOch Runners

Atlantic City, N. J., July 1s-Pirate yarns and reports of mysterious ships seen lurking along the trade lanes of the North Atlantic may be explained by the discovery of "blackade rum ners'' that have been landing valua- ble cargoes of contrabrand liquor on the Jersey Coast, in the opinion of revenue agents in this district.
 In maritime circles, persistent stories have been told of strange ves- sells approaching merchantmen on the open seas as though prepared to at tack, and then dashing off into the darkness without observing the in violab1e rule of answering code sig na1s. It was even suggested recently that these spectre-hke craft might be able to explain the disappearance of certain vessels.
 the explanation of such unusual ac- tions on the high seas was brought about through the seizure of whiskey value at S26, poo which is said to have been landed along cove near Wild wood, N. J., from an alleged "my- stery ship"
 Several days before the liquor was discovered and confiscated an un- identified steamer was seen rpaneu- vering just outside of the three mile limit off Wildwood. Revenue cutters were sent to watch it. The vessel dis
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
Murderer
 Of Testina Is Still At Large

Antonio Carbone, of 35 Columbus place, who is alleged to have shot and killed Joseph Testina, of 55 Frank street Saturday night, is still at large. The fugitive appears to have escaped from the local police drag-net which was thrown out to catch him early yesterday morning, but the aIuthori- ties of surrounding towns and cities have been notified of the affair, and it is probable that the man will be apprehended before many days have elapsed.
 According to the story told by the police, the killing was downright mur- der on the part of Carbone. Some time ago, Samuel Vencenci, 24, of 55 Frank street, nephew of the dead man, borrowed 50 cents from Car bone, and it was over the loan of this email amount that the fatal quarrel occurred.
 The three men involved are said to have been in a, saloon next door to the Venice restaurant at 1737 Main street, Saturday night. Young Ven cenci, who recently was in Port CheS- ter, N., Y., looking for work, approach ed Carbone and handed him the 50 cents which he had borrowed.
 Carbone took the money, and is a1- legged to have shouted:
 What did you run away for?"
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
50 Men Get Work ToLast
 Three Weeks

Fifty men were given employment this morning in the reorganization of the municipally employed forces The men were sent to Hillside Home, and more will be added from time to time as they are needed on the new work ing program.
 More than 400 men who were re- ceiving aid from the city through ern p1yoment were laid off on Saturday and new forces will take their place. Each man will be given work for three weeks, and receive cash salary for his 1abors.
 The reorganiza ton accompanied the change in management when the Department of Charities rehnQuiShed the burden of the work today to the commission appointed to supervise the distribution of the $300,000 char ity emergency notes.
 The belief is spreading throughout the city that the new note issue is to be divided among the poor and needy of the city /. Several women have all ready applied to the Charity Depart ment asking for part of the money and had to be informed that they could only receive aid when their hus- bands worked for it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18

General Shuts had not figured previously in the conversations which have been going on at Downing Street since the truce went into eff feet, his last known active participa- ton in the pourparlers having been on the occasion of his return from Dublin week before last, when he re- ported the results of his visit to MT. Lloyd George and to King George It was learned today however that the prime minister and General Shuts had long discussion of the situation yesterday at Chequers Court. It was General smuts Dublin trip which is believed to have much to do with bringing the Irish delegations to Lon don for the peace conferences.
 There was no indication up to the early afternoon whether Lloyd George would meet Ramon De Valera today, while as for the Irish Republican leader joining any conference at present with Sir James Craig the Ulster premier, this is declared bv. Sim Fein spokesmen to be out of the question The Sim Fein leaders de- clare De Valera considers the Ulster. premier as outside the scope of the present negotiations and they have declined to indicate even whether the time might come when he could be regarded by them as a party to the discussions. They were leaving the British government to deal with him. they declared
 Shortly after o'clock it was learn ed it had been decided the prime minister would request DeValera to meet him later in the day At the conclusion of the conference partici- pated in by MT. Lloyd George, Wis., count Fitzalan and General Shuts, the prime minister called the cabinet members to meet him in the House of Commons this afternoon, after which DeValera was asked to call at Downing Street at 4:15 o'clock. Sir James Craig, it was stated, had been invited to come to Downing Street early this evening.
 Meanwhile the Ulster premier was continuing his Consultations with the members of his cabinet whom he called here last week
 These developments were accepted in well informed circles as indications that whatever immedi difficulty may exist lies between the prime minister and the U1sterites, in view of the statement from DeVaIera's party yesterday that they did not know what Sir James was doing and that the British were dealing with him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
Prediction Of Failure At
 Conference

Paris, July 1s-A sensational pre- diction that President Hardings dls- armament conference in Washington '1v;II fail was made here today by h con Jouhaux, French representative Ion the League of Nations dlsarma- lment commission.
 "I believe that the Washington conference will fail because the American government is the only one hhat really and truly wishes to dls- Larm," said M. Jouhaux.
 M Jouhaux is one of the foremost y1abor leaders in France. He reflects the general pessimism among flapor- ties over the success of the disarma- .ment movement
 The League of Nations disarmament commission, which is now divided into several srlb-committees, continues its work at top speed. The commls- 4sfoners are preparing the ground work for definite activities during August, which, they believe, will give material assistance to the Washing ton conference.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
Ammonia Fumes
 Overcome Bremen

New York, July 1S-Ammonia fumes, liberated by a four-alarm fire in the refrigerating plant of the Phoe- nix Cheese Company, Washington Market overcame dozens of firemen early today, rendered the district inn passab1e for blocks around and stop ped all traffic on the Ninth Avenue 'L."
 Damage amounting to more than S500,00O is believed to have been caused by the fire, which is of nayster- ious origin. Blinding vapors released by unseen flames during the early hours set inhabitants of the market district coughing and choking. Three firemen were taken to St. Vincent S hospital in a serious condition after a heroic rescue by their comrades.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
l ar and Feathering Of Individuals Suggests
 New Secret Society

Dallas, Texas, July 1s-Five in stances of individual being tarred and feathered or whipped by masked men in widely. separated sections of the south on Saturday and Sunday nights had been reported today. These in cluded the first woman victim of a score or more similar attacks in re- cent months. The methods in all cases were so similar as to suggest the existence of secret society in tended to mete out swift community justice, similar to the operations of the Ku Klux K1an in reconstruction days.
 Besides Richard Johnson, 6S years old, farmer, who was whipped near Warrenburg, Mo-, it was disclosed to-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
Fell Asleep
 Beside Body OfHis Victim

That George H. Jenkins, 1861 Co., ney Island avenue Brooklyn, N. T., was so drunk that he lay on the floor of the caddie house at the Weatogue of the body of Charles Carlson, 30, of ' Warrington court, whose death he had just caused by alleged reckless operation of his Packard car, such E. Nichols of the Startford police who arrived on the scene few minutes after the crash Friday afternoon.
 When Coroner John J. Phelan com Nichols was the first witness to take the stand He testified to the drunken condition of Jenkins, who was trying to crank his car for an evident get kins resisted arrest, and became so abusive to Nichols and Mrs. Myrtle Lobdell, in charge of the dining room at the club, that Nichols handcuHed the man to a porch post at the caddle house. It was then the man fell asleep alongside of Carlson. who was dead when Dr. DeRuyter Rowland arrived on the scene
 Mrs. Lobden was standing in the dining room when the Packard ap- preached at a rate of speed eStl- mated by John Danko, another club employe, at 50 miles an hour. Danok has driven cars in the Unlted states army. for the Locomobile Company and for himself, and believed himself a good judge of speed. He also tes- tified that after the crash Jenklns was staggering drunk.
 Mrs Lobdel1 felt certain from the sneed with which the Packard was approaching that there would be an accident. Before the crash she start ed to run from the club. She did what she could for the dying man, and when she tried to see if Jenkins was hurt received abusive treatment and a flow of dirty language Wh!ch she believes were caused by hls over Carlson she did not believe him intoxicated.
 Chief ichols had a very comlete report of the accident, statements from witnesses, measurements, and piece of the rear hub. cap found lm- bedded in pole, three feet from the ground. Attorney Henry E. shan non has been retained to defeno Jenkins. who is connected with a Brooklyn laundry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18

day the other victims were Mrs. BeuIah Johnson, at liberty under bond on a bigamy charge, who was taken from hotel porch in Tenaha, Texas, by masked men, in automobiles, re- moved to the country, divested of her clothing and tar and feathers ap- piled; afterward her bondsmen witha drew and she was placed in jail; R: F. Scott of Deweyville, Texas, who was tarred and feathered near Beau mont, Texas, while motoring with two women, and a man named Mcknight, who was reported to have been whipped near Timpson, Texas.
 In most of the white capping cases reported the assailants wore white
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
Members of Bar
 Attend Funeral
 of w. B. Stoddard

Milford, Conn, July 1s-The fun eral of the late William B. Stoddard, was held at his late home here today, being attended by delegations of local organizations with which he was con- nected and a goodly representation of the members of the bar of New Haven and throughout the country, with which he was prominently identified. The services, held at his home, were of the simplest character, in accord ance with his request. Rev. Leslie Briggs, of the First Congregational church oficiated and the burial was in Milford cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18

Tokio dispatches have clearly indi-. cated the division of opinion in Japan as to the wise course of that govern ment in relation to the proposed Far Eastern discussions and there was no evidence here today of any desire to press for an early reply from Japan to that portion of the presidents in yitation. It was clear, however, that officials expected the interchange or views now in progress between Wash hngton and Tokio as to the scope 10 be given the Far Eastern conference to result eventually in full accept ance by Japan
 The American government is un- derstood to have made plain its posi- Hion that the specific matters to be treated must of necessity be agreed upon by the conferees in preliminary sessions Behind this it is understood. ss the feeling in Washington that a mutuaI understanding of the views of 1he several powers concerned With Pacific matters will go far towafd clearing away possible future Wal causes. Such an undertsand1ng WouIu nermit the main object of the discus esien the actual reduction Of naval ar maments particularly and the conSe- quent decrease in tax burdens oI 't peoples of the nations involved, to pe attained promptly. according to the American view.
 London, July 1s[t is reported on F+he highest authority in Tokto; that EJanan will accept internationally President Harding's invitation to an international conference in Wasnlns non. said an Exchange Telegraph ols- match from Tokio today.
 Japan, added the despatch, will ais ,cuss Yap Island, the Shantung pen1n- sula. Siberia and China, but Will re- serve the right to bring up the aues- rions later on.
 According to the Exchange Tele- graph correspondent, Viscount Maxi no will be one of the delegates from Japan ,r
 The Japanese Minister Of Marine .xvss quoted as saying that Japan scannot afford not to restrict naval ,competition."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
Nephew of
 Jake Hamon
 Has Amnesia

Weehawken, N. J., July 1S-Lieu- tenant George Hamon, believed to be nephew of the late Jake Hamon, Republican leader of Oklahoma, who was shot and killed by Clara Smith Hamon, is in North Hudson hospital here today, suffering from amnesia while the authorities are endeavoring to get in touch with relatives in Okla hona.
 Hamon was picked up while aim 1ess1y wandering about the ferry. He had only recently returned from France, and his papers showed he had been in the American hospital in Neui1ly.
 A letter evidently written to Uncle Jake" while he was in the hospital and never mailed, was found in his pocket
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
Fight Against
 Prizefightiing
 On In Earnest

Camden N- J., July 1s-The fight against prizefighting is on in earnest
 The International Reform bureau, aided by a half dozen South Jersey churches and welafre organizations, laid out a. comprehensive program in meetings here today.
 The political buriar of Governor Edwards is demanded; adequate and fitting punishment for every person concerned in directing the Dempsey Carpenter fight is asked and Attor- ney General Daugherty is pedtoned to support the Rodenberry act, pro hibiting the interstate shipments of films of boxing contests.
 pr. Wilbur Crafts, superintendent of the bureau, declared that newspa- pers by giving publicity to the Demp- sey-Carpentier f1ght' had dlsnonoreu "the noble profession of journalism and promoted brutality in our youths
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
Another
 Precedent
 Established

Another precedent was established in the City court today, when Judge William B. Boardman fixed a, 10-days' suspended jail sentence as a bond in the case of Charles Krantota, Of 369 Hamilton street. Krantota was ar rested Saturday night for drunkenness and breach of the peace, after he had become quarre1some and driven his wife and mother-in-Iaw out of the house He told Judge Boardman this morning, that he would lose his job if sent to jail The judge continued the case until Friday, and when the offender bewailed his lack of money for bonds, the court set a suspended jail sentence of 10 days in lieu of bail. Krantota promised to be on hand Fri day morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
Tapan's Naval Aviation Plans
 Show She Has 200 Machines And 7, 500 Men To Operate Them

of land. She has spent huge sums of money on this work. and now, in ad- dition to army and navy fields a1-1 ready established, her properties in- cIude:
 A new airdrome to be established at Hamatombotsu, Hokhaide. costing $400,00O.
 New flying field being established at Pingyong, Korea, barracks, thirty sheds and numerous other buildings $2,50o, 000-
 One hundred thousand tsubo of land purchased by the navy on Ise Bay.
 Two probable flying fields estab- lisned on Bonin Islands.
 Thus Japan's expansion in the mat ter of fields is seen to have reached unward Of S5,00o,009 and that re- gently.
 Tn the year 1920. she received planes from Germany 1otal.ing m ICor tinued on Page Iz.t
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
Hold Williams
 For Taking Car

Having received information that a. Cadillac automobile which was being driven by Bert Williams, of New York city, when the man was arrested here last week for violating the State auto laws, was stolen from Ross W. Wink Ter, of Champaign, H., the police to- day increased Williams bonds to s1,OO0, and will change the charge to automobile stealing.
 At the time of his arrest, Will Hams gave his address as Westport, but later admitted that he came from New York. He has maintained defiant attitude towards the police, and absolutely refuses to tell how the automobile came into his posses sion A thorough investigation is being made, however, and it is believ- be brought to light when the case is heard in. the City court tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
Of
 OffensiUe At Chateau Thierry

New York, July 1S-Three years today, began the counter offensive on the northwestern end of the Chateau Thierry salient which marked the beginning of the end for the German army. A wedge seven ki1ometers deep was driven into the German lines by the Americans, cooperating with the first Moroccans.
 The ;!ttack, one of the real surprises of the war and one of the most brilliant victories in the history of American arms, start ed the German rout, which never ceased until the armistice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
Catch Man Who Carved
 Three People

John Graziano. of 2s Gilmore street, who escaped from the police after slashing two men and a woman in a battle over cards, in Hollister Heights, Stratford, yesterday after noon, was apprehended by Chief Rob ert Nichols this morning. The man was discovered walking along the railroad tracks, and was taken to Stratford police headquarters where he was locked up on charges of as sau1t with intent to kill Bonds have not yet been fixed, but it is probable that they will be set in the neighbor- hood of S5.000, Graziano's offense being a serious one.
 From the story secured by the po-, lice, it seems that Phillip Barbato, of 195 Hal1ett street, owner of the shack in which the bloody encounter took place, invited a number of friends to spend Sunday with him in the house. In the gathering were Barbato and his wife and three chill dren; Albert Bocanazzo, of 90 Cedar
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 GOING TO BANTAM LAKE.
 MT. and Mrs. Theodore LaPalme, HASA Park avenue, will leave tomor- row for visit of some length to Ban tam Lake
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
NOTED MooNsHINER SHOT.

Pinevi11e, Ky, July 1s.---In the doorway of his cabin on Brownies Creek, three miles west of Cubage where ten years ago he shot and killed a deputy sheriff, Henry Wilson, A, a noted moonShiner, was shot and killed at daybreak today by a posse made up of revenue men and state officers, sent to arrest him. Wilson, who es- caped from the Mount Vernon road camp in Castle county, June 5, re- turned to his old home and engaged in noonshine. operations. He is sur vived by his wife and four children
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-18
No Sign Of
 Work At Loco

Rumors that have at least once be- fore been rife to the effect that the Riker interests were to take over the affairs of the Locomobi1e company, now by the Hare's Motoz interests and operate the factory on f1Il time as in days gone by, were again active today.
 From authoritative banking sources it was learned that nothing of the sort is contemplated, and that for the time being, at least, there IS no evidence of an early resumption of operations at the South End plant