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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
Report Local
 Woman Is To
 Wed Chinese
(special to The Tames.)


 Manchester, N. H., Oct. s1.-An- noupcement has been made of the forthcoming marriage of Mrs. Shirley Dufrain, @ movie actress of Bridge port, Conn.,, to Frank Choo, Chinese business man of Manchester. The marrtag ge will be the first in the State of New Hampshire between & white woman ard an Oriental, and has aroused widespread interest through out the state.
 Mrs. Dufrain, who for years resid- ed in Brid dgeport, is a native of Spain and the youngest of 14 children. For time she was one of the leading ac- tresses in a Central West movie con- cern. Although only 24 years of age. 1t will be her second marriage. The first was con Nacted when she was but 1 5 years old. She was legally sep. arated from her first husband but a short time ago.
 Choo is a wealthy cafe owner of Manchester, and a graduate of a Western university. For years he has been in the restaurant business, and at times conducted restau- rants and safes in Buffalo, Fitchburg, Manchester and other New England cites.
 Mrs. Dufraln and Choo became ac- quainted two years ago. and several months ago they entered into a bus mess partnershtip, Mrs. Dufrain as- sistfns Choo fin the management of his business.
 'I don't know why shouldn't marry MT. Choo If I want to-" Mrs Dufrain told a reporter. Love is the same the world over"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
Letter Addressed To
 Republicans

The executive committee of the Republican Voters League has ad- dressed the following letter to the Republican voters:
 league has received many inquiries since the Republican convention ask ing for statement of conditions and for suggestions about voting. In re- sponse, we are sending this letter.
 Voters at the primaries gave the league and others cooperating with 1t majority of votes.
 It was only the unfortunate divi- sion of these voters into districts that enabled the administration to secure 21 delegates as against the Voters League and those cooperating with 1t electing 15.
 strength of the anti-administration forces, advised Mayor Wilson not to become candidate. However, his determination to remain in office led him to use all his political influence and patronage to secure the nontna- ton, regardless of the wishes of the majority of voters at the primaries, or of its effect on the party's chances of winning the election. threatening to run on a separate ticket and dis rupt the party.
 The 1t delegates representing the voters League and those co-operat- ing with 1t stood firm throughout the convention. but were power1ess to prevent the nomination of Mayor Will son, supported as he was by 21 dele gatea although these 21 delegates represented only a minority of the votes cast at the primaries, part of which were elected as anti-Wilson.
 Thus our best efforts have failed to place before you a Republican ticket of which we can approve. We. therefore, recommend you to a careful consideration of the two candidates Clifford B. Wilson and Fred Atwater Disresarding for the time party af- f1liation and thinking only of the good of the city, will you not make your decision and cast your vote for the man whom you sincerely believe will administer the affairs of the city
 most efficiently.
 The Reublican Voters League has recently been incorporated and will be a permanent organization. Your continued support is most earnestly desired with the hope that in the fu- ture Republican candidates may be nominated of whom we may be justly proud.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
Mayor Had No Charges
 To Prefer

The statement of Commissioner Frank Anderson on the mayors at tack follows:
 T have read the statement of Supt. Redgate. I agree with Supt. Redgate that if the mayor had anything that was derogatory to his conduct as superintendent of police the mayor has not been fair with the city in not preferring his charges to the Board of Police Commissioners. I am posi- tive that meeting of the board held June 4, 1919, the mayor, in answer to a request from the board that he prefer charges against the superinten- dent, replied that he had no charges to prefer. If the mayors efforts to clean the city of Bridgeport through the Burns agency were honest efforts, why did he, In the basement of the Baptist church, on the night of April IT, 1920. instruct the Burns operatives that they must under circum- stances, regardless Of any information they might have, raid any places oth- CT than those designated on the lists? Where those places on the lists were located, I had no knowledge
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
 Orders F are Cut utInNorwalk

Hartford, Conn.,, Oct. 31-The pub lio utilities commission made an or der today, directing the Connecticut Company to reduce the trolley fares In Norwalk from ten to five cents. In its order the commission states that the reduction Is an experiment and that it is made with the hope that a reduction of rates will increase its (the company's) usefulness to the public and also its revenues.
 The commission adds: The test period may show that public patron age is insufficient and that some other rate, more than five cents, Is matter came before the commission on the petition of the city of Norwalk for reduction in the trolley rates The petition was heard by the com mission in the capitol October 1e.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
Church Temperance Board Says Palmer Could Not Be Elected
 As Dog-Catcher In Podunk

Washington, Oct. s1-An attack on former Attorney General Palmer and a number of senators. is made in a settlement issued today by the Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Pub lio Morals of the Methodist Episcopal Church regarding the beer regulations issued last week by Secretary of the Treasury Mellon. and based upon the decision of Paimer's that doctors may prescribe unlimited booze"
 ''No one had any resect for Palm CTS decision when he gave it, said tho statement. 'and no one has any respect for it now. It may be that Palmer could be appointed to some office again, but unless we miss our guess, he could not be elected dog catcher in Podunk.'
 The statement says that MelIon's decision to put these regulations into effect is "most unfortunate and is contrary to the general policy of the administration
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
To Withdraw Tickets From
 Public Sale

Cambridge. Mass, Oct. s1.-Anti- Harvard demonstra lions became so pronounced at the Centre College Harvard game in the Staudium last Saturday that members of the Har- ward A. A. are expected te withdraw football tickets from public sale next season, and distribute seats for all games through the students and alumni.
 While the majority of spectators at Stadium games have for years in doated plainly aheir sentiment was with the eleven, the situation Satur- day was intelerable, the rougher el- ement of the and-Harvard crowd breaking up on the field after the conflict and attacking members of Harvard team as they made their way to the locker building, Lineman Hubbard and Quarterback Buell. were struck in the face and other Crimson ierseyed athletes cursed and jeered.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31

The coalition Unionist speaker was greeted with ironical cheers as he be- gan to speak. It was generally ad- mitted throughout the House that the resolution was doomed and that the LIoyd-George government would re- cetve a big majority.
 The promise of fireworks on the floor of Commons resulted in a crowd ed house with every member in his seat. In Ghe meantime the Irish peace conference has halted its sessions. It is expected that it will resume again tomorrow at the premier's official res idence at 10 Downing street.
 The crux of the Irish peace s1tua- ton today was as follows:
 The Sim Feiners are demanding that the proposed Central Parliament at Dublin shall be supreme and that any secondary legislature at Behas' must deal wiAh local affairs and be subservient to Dublin.
 The Ulster Unionists oppose this arrangement and demand an equal voice in Irish affairs with the sim Feiners It was admitted in ofhcta! circles that the premier's proposed trinp to Washington is again hanging in abeyance and that it will depend entirely upon the outcome of the vote in Commons and the result Of the Irish peace conference session tomor- row,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
Mayor Asked Suspension
 Of Redgate

State of Commissioner Wm. E. Primrose:
 q entered the matter in an open frame of mind, with sincere desire way to correct any undesirable con- ditions that might exist in our city. At his request. we suspended the superintendent for. as we supposed, Q this time in which to collect neces- sary evidence to bring specific charges against him. At the expiration of this period, we asked the mayor in regard to whether he was in posi- tion to submit the evidence which he was to present to us. He stated that he was not and requested that we give him additional time. which we did. After about seven weeks. not hearing from him, felt that in jus tice to the superintendent. some ac- ion should be taken in the matter. The mayor was requested to meet with ths board and at that meeting we inquired if he had the necessary evidence on which the board could prefer charges against the supeTln- tendent. He stated that he had not but that he would be willing for the board to reinstate the supertntend- ent, providing that we retired him at the same time. I felt that in Justice to the superintendent since we were not in a position to prefer charges against him. that he should be re1n- stated and serve a period of time, whereby the public would fully real ike that he had been completely ex- onerated from all blame. This action was taken. The attitude of the mayor, at various conferences. was directly opposite to that which we naturally expected of the chief exec utive of our city in his desire to cor rect any undesirable conditions that might exist. He apparently was 1n- f1uenced by personal feelings and not by the sincere thought that condi- tions such as he intimated existed in city
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
Republican Rallies

Oct. 31-Monster rally at the Jun for High school. All candidates.
 Nov. Polish Falcon Hall on South avenue. All candidates.
 9th and Sth. districts will hold meeting at Main and Federal streets. All candidates.
 Nov. 2-7th and sth districts at the club rooms at 2414 Main street. The Mayor, all the candidates, and sev- eral other speakers.
 Polish Falcon Hall, Main street and South avenue. The Mayor, other candidates, and several additional speakers
 Nov. 3ISokol Hall on HaIIett street. John T. King will speak as well as Wilson and the other candt- dates.
 Schwaben Hali, 37 French street, German-Americal Republican club. King and candidates to speak.
 Bridgeport Colored Republican club meeting at Fraternity Hall on South Main street. Candidates and two cOlored speakers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
D c n1 o era tLc
 Rallies

Oct. 31-Fourth district rally at Elias Howe school at p. m. Walter J. Hartnett, Fred Atwater and other candidates will speak.
 9th and 7th Districts Italian Demo oc-atic club at the club rooms on Lex ington avenue. Bernard J. Brady and all the city ticket.
 Nov. 1-Oolored rally at Fraternity Hall, South Main street; Cornell, At water, other candidates, and two col ored speakers.
 Nov. 2-1st and End districts, War ner Institute. All candidates.
 9th District, second precinct Wayne street school. All candidates.
 18th district, 1st precinct-Lincoln school. All candidates.
 Nov. 3-12th district, second pre- cinct-Hall school. All candidates.
 9th District Slovenian club, St. Johns hall.
 Nov. 4th-Sth district-Read school All candidates.
 9th district, 1st precinct, shelton school. All candidates.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
Kansas City Surrenders To
 Legionnaires

Kansas City. Oct. s1: This city found itself in "occup1ed territory" to day. The invading hosts of the wap of the Vest and the third ma tiona1 convention of the Legion open ed at S:s0 o'clock amidst the greatest assenblage of former service men
 Meet your old buddy was the slogan: .. was the chief business.
 Distinguished guests who had all ready arrived were receiving midwest hospitality. an open handed. right from the heart welcome with formal ity thrust to the background These included Lieut.. Gen. Baron Jacques, Belgian war hero. Gen. Armando Vit- tor Diaz. Italian Generalissimo and Vice President Calvin Coolidge, who arrived yesterday and Admiral Earl Beatty, British Naval hero; Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, U. s. Marines, and Admiral Robert Robert E. Coontz, U. S. N. who arrived this morning.
 The greatest welcoming demonstra- ton was not to break forth until late today.
 Marshal Foch, and Gen. J. J. Persh- ings-.together with Charles Bertrand of the French chamber of deputies and a delegation of Washington not ables, will arrive at 5:3o P. NJ. and the Legion then will be ''an present or ac- counted for"
 The opening session or the cOnVen- ton was called to order by John G. Emery, national commander.
 My prayers go up, not only for all men and women, who did their duty in the word war. but for those men who having returned to pursuits of peace have banded themselves to- gether to preserve these traditions of liberty, truth and justice for which we fought reads g. telegram sent by Marshal Foch to the American Le- zion ConYenfion
 This evening Admiral Earl Beatty will speak.
 Efforts to combat the unemp1oy- ment situation as 1t affects the former service man and the suggestion of remedies were set forth in the an- nual report Of Hd5utart Leruel Bolles to the convention.
 He suggested stimulation of public works. a more rigirous exclusion of aliens and a syssfmatio effort on the part of local posts and departments to find work for the 900. .060 former sol- dles said by the report to be jobless.
 Incorporated in the adjutant's re- port was 8 lengthy review of the ac- tavitias of the organization,
 The report of Robert H. TyndaN, treasurer, showed a balance of SS0S,- e39.s9 as against Ss61,717,37 year ago,
 The organization was extended ma tedally during the year. more than 1.o50 posts having been added, De- the Philippines, France, British Isles. Argentine and Canada, while posts were extended to 12 additional coun- tri6S
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
Fined $40O
 And Must
 Wreck Cafe

Arraigned in the City court today on charges of violating the liquor laws. Ferdinand Karras, Jr., proprt- avenue was given his choice of dis mantling the establishment or doing 10 days in jail, in addition 70 fine which totaled S400. The cafe owner agreed to close his business
 Karras was arrested Saturday nigh when policemen of the Bureau of In- vestigation visited his place and found eight bottles of liquor concealed un- der .lIe cellar stairs. In the City court he was fined S20O for keeping a place where liquor is reputed to be for sale, and $2O0 for keeping with intent to sell A Jail sentence of five days was added to each penalty with the und nderstanding that it would be suspended if the saloon Is dismar- tied.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
NEW ACTIONS IN
 COMMON PLEAS

A number of new actions we're en- tered in Common Pleas Court today. Eleanor Platt asks damages of S150 from Charles H. Gernert, both of Bridgeport, to cover an alleged debt of s125, unpaid since Sept. 1s, last.
 George Srebotnick, Is suing Charles A. Sheehan. both of Darien, for pos session of two rilkers each valued at s100, also damages of S200, claiming they were unlawfuIly appropriated by the defendant on Sept. 23, 1921.
 Leslie F. Smith asks damages of $500 from Alice Boyle. the former of Stamford, tho latter Of Noroten alleging a debt of s520 has existed since Oct. IA. last. and is still un- paid.
 Frank Hook asks damages of S7oe defendant Everett Raymond. Both are of Stamford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31

"Ne doubt some father, long, de- nied this beer, will tank up on the good medicine now and go hoIne to beat out the fs1ainS of some baby" said the statement. t'If so, there are certain senators who should at tend the funeral If the senators who are responsible for the fifibuster which has delayed the anti-beeF bill think that the people will not re- member their inexcusable behavior they have sadly mis-red the signs of the times. There are enough drys in any state to see to it that such unpatTiotic action is properly dealt with.
 tHTo Senators Breussard, Stanley and Reed, among the Democrats. and to Senators, ,NBrandegee and Moses among tine Republicans, to all who have aided and abetted them in their conspiracy against the constitution we can only say thisi There are millions of people who will meet you at the polls when the day comes"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
KAHN SUES TO
 RECOVER S75O

Among suits filed in Comon pleas court today was that of the City Dressed Beef Company against Charles NuSSbaum. both oS Bridge port. damages of sS50 being asked to cover a debt of S550.
 Albert Kahn of this city, has filed action against Frank Paladeno, of New York City, asking damages of s750 for injuries received when a passenger in the automobile owned by Hattie B. Douglas. which was struck by a car owned by the defend ant The accident occurred on the Post Road between Norwalk and Westport on Oct. 2. at p. m. The defendant is alleged to have been careless and reckless Hattie B. Douglas has already filed a similar shit
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
REGULAR SESSION
 OF POLICE BOARD

The regular seni-month1y meeting of the Board of Police Commission CTS will be held at 4:S0 o'clock this afternoon at police headquarters. It is expected that only routine busi- mss will be transacted.
 A report on the case of Patrolnan tRatzen berger, who was recently sus- pended for conduc. unbecoming an officer, has not yet been completed by the Disciplinary committee. It Is not expected that the commission CTS will take up the unfortunate at- fair which occurred between Patrol man Michael J. Larney and Attorney Henry Greenstein, in the City court last week
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
BORDEN READY
 FOR DRIVERS' STRIKE

Adequate preparation for milk de- livery in the event of c strike by Borden Milk company drivers. has been made by the local office of the concern. Approximately ab drivers are-empioyed hy the Borden company In Bridgeport, and 1t is said that new men have been hired and will go on the job tomorrow morning If the regu- lar drivers decde to strike, Borden employees arc holding & maas meeting in Madison Square Garden. New York, today, and it Is expected that the issue will be settled this afternoon. The trouble has been brought about through the company's announcements of a reduction In wages.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

George E. Underhill, a 79 year ola resident of 255 Wells street, is in a critical condition in St. Vincent's hos pital today. He was struck by $ trolley car yesterday orning while crossing Main street at State street, Dr. Alfred Kornblut in the Emer- encv ambulance rushed him to St> Voncent's, suffering from severe nul- ciple contusions of the head and body IS well as internal injuries. His re- .o,very is doubtful. Coroner John J> phe1an will hold an imminent death inquiry at the hospital tomorrow morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
Vote Of Censure Against Premier
Thief Puts Butcher In Own Ice box And
 Then Rifles Register

Olton Groztowt, a butcher and grocer of 14 Sheridan street spent a chilly time locked in his own icebox early this morning, while stranger armed with a revolver, robbed his cash register of S200. A report of the daring ho1d-up has been made to the deavoring to locate the robber, a good description of whom was furnished by GroZtowt.
 According to the storekeeper's story, the hold-up man entered the store at 5:45 o'clock this morning, while Groztowt was alone in the place,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
Not Wisely
 But Too Well

The story of girl who loved so we'll, or too well. and will net desert the man who has wrorged her. is told in a writ filed in Common Pleas court this morning by the Town of Stam- frod, asking that Paul Schnor be pros ecuted because of the condition of Mary Mccullough, who through va rious stages of her trouble has stead fastedly refused to bring action against the man, even though she is penniless, and a probable Town ward, the reason the action has been brought by the Lock City officials.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
WANTS PROPERTY RETURNED.

Charles A Hopwood, as trustee in the matter of Hanford c. Plumb, bankrupt, filed a writ in Superior court today against Israel M Plumb alleging that property on State street extension, acquired by her husband on April 1, 13s6 and on August 10, last, deeded to Attorney Carl Foster. and subsequently to the defendant, was part of the estate of Plumb when he filed a bankruptcy petition on July 12, last. and should be SO ordered re- turned to the custody of the trustee. Damages of $4,0o0 are also asked.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
Court Bars
 Spreading Of Unionisrn

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 31-A sweeping injunction barring the United Mine Workers of America from spreading unionism in West Vir- ginia and practically killing the so- called "check-off'' system in the cen tral competitive field, comprising the bituminous districts of Illinois, 1ndi- ana Ohio and western Pennsylvania, was issued by Judge Anderson in the United States District Court today. The injunction applies virtually to all Indiana operators usng the "check-off system' by which operators collect miners dues.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31

and after drawing a revolver, ordered the proprietor into the icebox. Groz- the other. After locking the door of the refrigerator, the stranger rifed the cash box of s200, and then took his departure. A short time later a leased the owner from his predca- nnent.
 The robber Is described by Groz- towt as being about five feet six inches tall. about 40 years of age, smooth shaven and wearing a blue overcoat and cap.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
THINKS HURTS WORTH sa GOO

Erico MeIito. this city. has filed an action in Common Pleas court against Harry Oriansky, Stamford alleging that he was injured to the extent of s2 900 at 5:45 p. m. on the evening of Sept, 10, last. when he was struck by an automobile owned by the de- fendant and operated by Abraham SLorninsky. The location of the acci- dent was Hal1ett street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
600 Trainmen Still On Strike;
 Chiefs Confer

Houston, Texas. Oct s1-Rail brotherhood officials and executives of the International and Great North ern gathered here today with the probability. of 8 joint conference to follow conferences of brotherhood leaders upon the status of the train mems strike on the railroad, Six hundred trainmen of the Interna- tional and Great Northern who struck October 22, still were out to- day pending the result of the deliber- ations.l
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-10-31
None Hurt In
 Bus Accident

New Haven. Conn.,. Oct, 1-Al- though twenty-five persons were in it, no one was badly hurt when a Jitney bus of the Connecticut Com pany overturned last night on the Milford turnpike, This bus runs be- tween this city and Milford, The &C., cident was near Fairlea Farm road and was caused by too sharp a turn when the driver avoided a car which ''cut in'' to get by a standing ma-