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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-05
Husband Kills Incurably HI Wife To
 End Her Agony, Then Takes His Own

letter from which the extracts above are made Eardley also said:
 "For two years now my wife has lived in hourly torment. Her condi- tion grows daily worse. can do nothing more for her; my will to live and win is broken There is nothing before her but the nnadhouse, with out even the alleviation I have been able to bring
 However human law may regard the matter, my conscience justifies me; indeed, I should live a coward in my own esteem if I failed her in this extremity.''
 Even in his sorrow Eard1ey thought of those who would discover the tragedy, and in the letter he wrote to the friend telling him of his determination, he added:
 ~The bodies of myself and my dear wife will be found together in the little dressing-room. Great care must be taken in entering the house; the dresing-room and communicating bedroom will be full of gaS.''
 After hearing all the testimony and the reading of the letter the jury found that the dead man took his own life and that of his wife while he was temporarily of unsound mind and added an expression of sympathy with the relatives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-05
GOVERNMENT IS WINNER
 IN GERMAN LOTTERIES
The Heeasr' Hs,-ssaps- a,ns,...>

First you plan exactly how you are going to spend the half million. Then you go around to draw your money. The cashier hands you 420,000 marks. Twenty per cent was retained by the government as it's profit. You are informed that a list of the winnes is given to the tax authorities to prevent your dodg- ing on your tax return The tax collector relieves you of 195.000 marks income tax on the 500, 900, for on your tax certificate is a special question as ito your lottery winnings.
 You still have 225,0O0 marks to report to the authorities as your cap itaI increases for the year. The capital increase tax Ca first cousin to the excess profits taX) costs you 100000 marks. You have 125,000 marks remaining to build your air castles originally planned the basis of 5O0,O0O.
 Germans gamble with the State be- cause it's a sure thing-SOu simply cant be cheated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-05

London, July g-Court gossip has announced the betrothal of the Prfn- cess Mary to Lord Apsiey, eldest son of the Earl of Bathurst. The report cannot be confirmed, but it is learned that during the polo game at Hur- lingharn, when the Americans were playing the British. Princess Marie Louise, a cousin of King George, told friends that the betrotha1 occurred last week at Windsor Castle, where Lord Apsley was a guest for the As cot races.
 Queen Mary is said highly to ap- prove the match She likes Lord Apsley, who is a typical young Eng fish aristocrat and a tall. scholarly young man who is worthy to be the escort of the only daughter of the royal house.
 The ru1nored groom-to-be is 26 years old, two years older than the Princess. They have known each other since childhood and it is declar- ed to be a real love match
 The Bathurst earldom is but 150 years old. but no surprise is felt that this fact has not interfered materi- ally with the supposedly projected union of the Princess with the heir of a peerage not of ancient creation.
 Lord Apsley's mother is the gifted proprietor of the Morning Post, the organ of the British aristocrzEy-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-05
Former Kaiser Continues To DeIude
 Himself Concerning Return to Power

The national singing tournaments are again being held, and the Der lin Society has just returned from a trip through the RhineIand. The directors wrote directly to the Kaiser to ask what dispos= ton should be made of the famous Kaiser chain The answer, signed by the adjutant of the Kaiser, states:
 'I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, with thanks, the con tents of which I have not failed to lay before His Majesty, the Emperor and King. His Majesty takes the standpoint that, the Berliner. Lehrer- gesangverein having won the prize in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-05
U. s. CITIZENS MAY BE GERMAN
 C0NSULS
Teuton Government Plans to Send Best Business Brains to America to Help Re store Trade.
By FRANK E. MASON. International News Service Staff Cor
 reSnNndent.


 respondent.
 Berlin, June 5.-AmeTcan cltlzens will be invited to accept appoint ments as honorary consuls in the smaller American cities if the big in dustriaI interests don't sabotage thls new offspring of the governmental thrift movement Word has gone out from the Wirth-Erzberger Gov ernment that governmental expenses must be cut to the barest minimum. Instead of satisfying the flock of office seekers who were washed In on the Erzberger wave, Wilhelmstras- SC plans to put the political guillo- tine to work looping off their use less heads.
 New York and Chicago will in any case have regular consuls when the peace details are concluded But, with the low value of the mark, Germany will not be able to appropriate the necessary millions to maintain the conSulateS in the smaller interior c1- ties to the extent that consular ser vice was developed before the war.
 The group which proposes the hon. orary consul posts believes that a number of reliable Americans of the German race may be found who will accept the posts as matter of pres tige. The consular corps-which for months has been busy making up unofficial SlateS as to who will get the choice American posts, which are now much sought after-will fight any movement which will cut down the number of appointments.
 The big industrials are exertin g pressure to send business men to America instead of professional dl- plomats and consular officers. Herr Huge Shines has been working be- hind the scenes to send Geheimrat August Wiedenfeld, an authority On coal finance and national economy to Washington. The industrials ex- plain that, with the whole world fighting against German commerce it is more than ever necessary to send their best business brains, even if the industries themselves have to bear the expense,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-05
CITY COURT HAS
 LENGTHY DOCKET
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(Continued from Page One) and his case was continued until Thursday for final disposition Evi- dence was heard today, and bonds
 Peter Nastro of 1zs7 Main street and Angelo scroley of 177 North Washington avenue, who were ar rested last night for creating a dis $3 and costs and S1 and costs re- Spectively-
 After his case had been noIled on the payment of $10, John Ziman, of Waterbury, who was arrested yester- day for speeding, told Judge Board man that he had only $10, and would be unable to return to his home town if forced to pay out all his cash The penalty was reduced to s8, and Zimon departed for Waterbury with S2 in his pocket
 The cases of Samuel Wilbur. of 90 Cole street and Harry Holden, of Mamaroneck. N: r.. were nolled on charged with speeding. While re- turning to his home in Mamaroneck. last night, Holden figured in an acci- dent and sustained a fracture of the foot.
 Andrew Yengo1d. of AT Blake street, New Haven, arrested yesterday for speeding, failed to appear in court A warrant will be forwarded to New Haven today.
 
 street, was also charged with speed ing, and his case was nolled on the payment of s5.
 Charged with mutual assault, Michael Kelly, of 56 Clarence street, and Thomas Griffin, of 915 Ha1lett street were arrested last night and arraigned in the City court today. The cases were continued until July 9th.
 Paul Ali, of 6s2 East Main street. who caused a display of fireworks by throwing a firecracker into a stand conducted by Charles Berger, of 1S46 Main street, was fined s10 and costs for breach of the peace. The excite ment occurred last night. William Kurb, of 572 Garfield ave- nue was arrested last night and ar raigned in the City court today, on charges of assault and breach of the peace. The case was continued until Thursday for investigation. Arthur Meeker, of Stratford, who was arrested yesterday for driving his car at the speed of 32 miles an | hour in Connecticut avenue, denied | the charge when arraigned in the City court today. He requested time to | procure witnesses, and his case was | continued until tomorrow. l Arrested for operating commer- cial car in Seaside park, David Hirsh, | of New Haven was arralgned in the City court on charges of violating the City ordinance The case was no1led on the payment of s2. | Peter c. Rivarnick, of 60 Peace 1 street, was arraigned on charges of operating his jitney bus off a sched- uled route. Charges were nolled-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-05
SEND MORE BATTLESHIPS
 TO PACIFIC.
By DAVID M. CHURCH International News Service Staff Con

respondent =;
 With the Atlantic Fleet, July 5- Orders for the transfer of some Of the most powerful fighting ships or the United States navy to PaclI1c waters have been followed by renew al of discussions in the fleet of the possibilities of a. war in the Pacific
 One thing is certain, that the off1- cerS of the fleet do not want war, although their daily task is contin- ua1 preparation for war. Least Of all do the officers of the fleet want a. war in the Pacific
 It is generally agreed among the fleet officers that the United States is ever forced to war in the Pacific 1t will be the greatest naval war that the world has ever seen, and it will probably be the longest
 Preparations for active naval war fare on the Pacific may seem well advanced, but the officers of the fleet declare that it would take from one to three years more for this na- ton to prepare for a naval attack in the Far East. Naval bases in the Pacific are now adequate for peace time defense, but they are far from adequate for an extensive war pro- gram, it is generally conceded. The vast expanses of the Pacific would make the work of establishing bases for fleet operation the task of many months of hard labor, and no officer believes that there could be any ef- fective offensive without a complete system of bases.
 WatchfuI Eye Kept on Japan .- The naval operations of the world are closely studied by the officers of the American navy, but probably no naval operations are as closely watched as those of Japan. While of ficers of the navy cannot be quoted for publication, in private converse tions they point with some satisrac- tion to two divisions of the Japanese navy which, 1t is said, have not been entirely successful and these are submarine and aerial warfare The Japanese, it is stated, have not mas tered the submarine, and in their hands 1t is not the weapon that it was in the hands of the Germans. In the air the Japanese have not vet found themselves, and for psycho1o- g1cal reasons it is believed by many that the little men of Nippon WY. never be very successful in their aer- ial operations.
 Although frequently cut off from the advantages of the daily press. inc otncers of the fleet are close stI1derts or world topics, and they are pa,rti- cularly close students of the Japan ese situation.
 Conversations with these men es- tao a war in the Pacific less than the none in the United States who des1re war in the Pacific less thar the naval officers, not because they lear any force that might operate across the Pacific, but because they realize it would be the greatest war burden which this nation ever wo111d nave to shoulder
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-05
AAIUNDSEN AT SEATTLE

Seattle, Wash, July 5-RoaId Amundsen, discoverer of the South Pole, and seeker of the North Pole. arrived here last night from Nome, Alaska, where he appeared the mid dIe of June after leaving his schoon- abled by a broken propeller. Cap- tain Amundsen said he still consid- cred entirely feasible his project to drift across the North Pole with the current which he believes flows from Greenland to Siberia. He expects tr, remain in this country a year.. he ex- p1ained, before proceeding with his voyage
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-05
SOLDIERS SEEK DISCHARGE.

Fort Wright, Fishers Island, N. Y. July 5-About one-half of the 400 men stationed at this fort have ap- piled for discharge from the regular army under the receipt of a telegram issued by Adjutant General Harris in connection with the steps to reduce the army to the 150,000, under the recent army appropriation bill, The telegram was received at the post last Friday and immediately there was a rush of applications from a.bou+ 2OO enlisted men. Discharges wifi immediately be granted to the app1i-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-05
By FRANK ID. MASON,
 International News Service Staff Cor
 rfaSnQndent

respondent
 Berlin, July 5.-If you gamble in Germany you must play against the State-private, quiet games run the risk of being raided by the police Gambling by cards or roulette is pun ishable- The paternaI German gov ernment attempts to satisfy it's citi- zsns' instincts for gambling by con- ducting State lotteries
 You buy a numbered ticket which costs you 400 marks. At certain inter vals the numbers are drawn and the winners are advertised in the press The usual high prize is 500,000 marks the smaller prizes decreasing to 1000 marks
 The explanation of the Government conducting the lotteries is that . pri- vate individual might cheat you; the Government wouldn't think of such a lining. So you take a chance and perhaps may draw the half million mark prize
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-05
FOR OPEN SHOP.

Albany, N. Y, July 5-Twenty-ive Albany master builders and eight Troy contractors today announced that they would conduct their busi- ness on an open shop basis. The announcement was made after the carpenters and painters unions re- to agree to work with non-union men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-05
By FRANK E. MASON, International News Service Staff
 Correspondent.

Berlin, July 5-Kaiser Wilhelm's s vacation at Amerongen and -Doorn has not convinced him but that some day a. Hohenzol1ern will return to the helm of Germany. In 1913 the Ser liner Lehrergesangverei or teach CTS singing society was victorious in the national singing tournament, and Kaiser Wilhelm gave them as a prize a gold Kaiser chain" This chain was to become the annual trophy for the victors in the compet- ton
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-05
WORKERS CUT AGAIN.

Conne1lsvi11e, Pa, July 5-Approx- imate1y seven thousand coke workers in the independent plants of the Con neI1svi11e coke region were affected today by @ ten per cent reduction in wages, the second announced this year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-05
NATIONAL BANK CALL.

Washington, July 5-The comp trouer of the currency today issued a call for a statement of the condition of National banks as of June 30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-05

1913, the chain should remain in possession of the society until a new Emperor invites the clubs to a new singing competition.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-25
BUCK PRIVATE
HAS P|0US IDEA
The Ninety-first wild WesD Di-
vision is going overseas again.

The Ninety-frst wild WesD Di-
vision is going overseas again.
Over three miles OF seas.
A Seattle buck private got the idea
Gazing disconsola tely northward, with
snapshot of himself at the battle des
cafes in his hands, he was mourning
the dear dead days. Then came the
happy thought. In September, on the
oath and 25th, the Ninety-first is GO
ing to hold it's annual reunion in Los
Angeles. A thousand or more buddies
from Montana, the panhandle of Idaho
and eastern and central Washington
will make the trip. Most Of them will
pass through Seattle. A little ways
north lies Vancouver-and Canada
Boats may be chartered at the port
Three miles from the American coast
the memory of Mr.. Volstead is lost in
the fog. - e,e rrH
So -a it.eal Saws
Plans are on foot. Veterans of the
battle des cafes will assemble in Seat
tie about Sept. 20 and, crossing the
Canadian line embark on British OF
japanese steamer, yet to be chartered
and three miles or more at sea agair
will attack Cegnac and Vim Rouge, anG
the numerous other villages carried in
that memorable assault if arrange
ments now under way can be completed
There We're some brilliont strate.
gists in the army--and. they were not
all attached to G.. II. O.,
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-25
NEW SCANDAL IN
WHITE SOX MESS
(By Associated Pressl

CHICAGO, July 25.-A new base
bah scandal was brewing today as
agents for the states attorney con-
tinued their search for the immunity
waivers and confessions signed before
the grand jury last fall by Eddie Ci-
cote, Claude Williams and Joe Jack
son.
Information in the hands of Assist
ant States Attorney George German.
indicates that New York gamblers
paid $4,000 for the papers soon after
they were stolen from the files Of the
states attorney.
Cicotte, Jackson and Williams told
their own stories today in the trial of
how they had confessed to special
grand jury last Fall, that they had re-
ceived money to throw the 1919 series
for the worlds baseball championship.
Each declared that his confession was
made only after Judge Charles A. Nc
Donald, who ordered the baseball scan-
dal investigation, Hartley Replogle,
former assistant States Attorney, and
Alfred Austrian, Chicago American
League club attorney, had promised
them the confessions would never be
used against them and that they were
only wanted so baseball gambling
could be trampled under foot.
Judge Mcdonald. chief justice of the
Criminal court, testifying at the after
noon session of the trial denied vir-
tually every statement attributed to
him by the three players. He declared
that he never in any way discussed
immunity with the men and testified
that he saw Cicotte sign the immunity
waiver.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-25
CUTTING
TO STIMULATE
TRADE ON COAST
Federal Labor Agents Report
Business Conditions dnd En-
plOyMent Problems Are Fast
Improving.
(Ry Associated .Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, July 25.--Busi
ness conditions on the Pacific Coas
are more encouraging, with renewed
lumber activity relieving the employ
ment situation generally, according t(
a report made public by the United
States department Of labor.
! 'MIndustries generally are attempt
ing to stimulate trade by drastic price
cutting" the report said. Declining
construction costs have accelerated
home building in the large coast
cities. In rural districts and in the
canning industries, demand for labor
tending to increase"
An optimistic feeling prevails, the
report added, in the mountain district
comprising the states of Montana
Idaho, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah
Arizona, Wyoming and Nevada. lr
those states public works are provid-
ing considerabl employment while
prospects for unemployment in min
ing and railroading are somewhat
brighter. Building is restricted princi.
pally to business structures though
oOllC ISSluCIllC 10 IOIoIt-
ed.
Parts of the report, covering sew
eral of the states, follow: "CALiFOR-
NIA-Considerable unemployment is
still evident, owing to some migra-
tinO from cities, the farm labor sup
ply is abnormal. Home building is
brisk, although some const tiction is
delayed pending labor adjustments
Retail business is good. Confidence in
gradual Improvement is generally ex-
pressed.
"OREGON-While unemployment is
in excess Of normal, there are some
signs of Improvement Activity in lum-
ber is more pronounced. A majority
Of plants, idle for several months
have resumed. in full or part time
Fishing is dull and reports indicate
canneries will remain closed all sea-
son. Extensive building operations
are deferred pending lowering of costs
|! Indications point to an abundant sup.
ply of farm labor, with decreased de-
mands. Retail business is satisfactory
and industries generally are main
tanning conservative progress. The
general forecast is for improved con-
ditions. Hr'
"Washington.-The is no marked
betterment of the industrial situation
Lumber is operating on Il restricted
basis, with reduced crews; some plants
are still closed. General belief is that
this industry would be greatly revived
by adjustment of freight rates. Build
ing is active in some sections, though
held back by excessive costs. Demand
for farm help is below normal. Re.
tail business is very fair. A sentiment
of hopefulness prevails.
MISUNDERSTANDING and highway
construction are picking up, while ag.
riculture is expected to absorb a labor
surplus. On the other hand mining
and allied industries show no improve.
ment."
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-25
WALTER K|BBEY
IS MADE MEMBER
WELFARE BOARD
GOUernOr .SteEytens Selects Men
to administer NeW State
LalOs Benefit Var Veterans.
CBy Associated Press)

LOS ANGELES. July Ex-Governor
Stephens today from his office in the
Union League building, announced
the appointment of members Of the
Veterans Welfare Board, which is to
administer the soldier legislation as
passed by the last legislature and
which becomes effective August l..
The appointees of the governor are
Chairman Alden Anderson, Sacramen-
to; Frank Fl. Nichols, eLos Angeles
Fred f. Bebergall, San Francisco
Walter B. Kibbey, Ell Centre; and Rob-
ert +. Smith, Bakersfield.
The board will be charged with the
administration of the new state laws
under which veterans may receive
long time and low rate loans from a
revolving fund and other assistance to
aid them in acquiring farm homes.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-25
PERU'S CENTENNIAL.
fRv Aacnntofod DrncoN

LIMA, Peru, July 25.-Peru, the one
time bulwark of Spanish power and
domination in the southern contineat,
today stands on the threshold of the
Tooth anniversary of it's independence.
During the week of July "a to 81 the
land where once the Incas ruled will
celebrate the centenary of its freedom
from Spain. Virtually all the leading
nations of the world and great many
Of the smaller ones were invited to help
Peru commemorate the event and the
majority of them accented. The Unit
ed States sent two battleships carrying
a commission.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-25
WILD CAT GOES INDICATING
tRV ASsoGIated FreSsb

MEXICO CITY, July 25.-Francisco
Villa, once MeXico's noted bandit, has
started dabbling in oil. A company
was recently organized to exploit some
lands in the Laguna region and Villa
is said to have invested 100000 in the
company.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-25
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Coast Leaghe.

Los Angeles, 9-2; Seattle, 0-2.
Second game called in the eighth.
Vernon. 9-3; Sacramento, IA.
San Francisco, Alb; Portland, 80.
Oakland, 6-3; Salt Lake, 3-15.
National League.
New York, A; Philadelphia, 3.
Boston, 6; Brooklyn, S.
Cincinnati, z; Chicago. /.
No others scheduled.
American League.
New York, Z; Cleveland, 3.
Washington, IA; Detroit, 6.
Boston, 10; st. Louis, 2.
Philadelphia, IL; Chicago, 6.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-25
COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT
tBy Associated

CHICAGO, ILL.,. July 25.-Closer
community of interests between en-
ploye and employer and real share
in management problems are the OBJ
Jects sought in new cooperative plan
just adopted by Swift & Co., Chicago
packing plant. A miniature joint gov
ernment is provided whereby problems
which affect the employees in the plant
may be taken up and disposed of sat
isfactOrily to both sides.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-25
ARIZONA BUSHERS COMING
tBV Associated FressJ

PHOENIX. Ariz., July 25.-Arizona
baseball players, picked from the four
fastest teams of the Salt River valley,
are to organize team to invade
southern California next month, with
games at Los Angeles, San Diego and
other cities.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-25
SHIPPING BOARD
is RESTRAINED.

NEW YORK, July 25.-A tempor-
ary injunction restraining the U. S.
shipping board and emergency fleet
corporation, and the United Ameri-
can lines from interfering with the
operation of the ships seized Friday
from the United States Mail Steam.
ship company, was issued today by
Justice William p. Burr, of the state
supreme court.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-25
TRANSPORTED
FIGHT FILM.

NEW YORK, July : ss55-Tex Rick
ard, promoter of the Dempsey-Car-
pentier bout, and +. c. Quimby, mo-
tiOn picture producer, today admit
ted to United States Attorney Hay
ward. that they had caused a film of
the fight to be brought across the
state line from New Jersey.