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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-05-06
TEA TABLE GOSSIP

]. w. Braley, who is employed as
baggageman on Northwestern passen-
ger train Nos. 6 and 7, running be-
tween Mankato and Winona, has re-
turned from three months stay In
California. He spent several weeks
at San Diego where w. H. Van Horn
is conducting a grocery store. Mr.
Van Horn was for years a train bag
gag eman on the Northwestern road
wreck which occurred at Springfield a
few years ago.
DIR. H. ]. Lloyd, who has been at
tending several of the medical clinics
held in Chicago the past two weeks
has returned home.
Professor and Mrs. C. e. Ball and
daughter, Miss Fredonia, will motor
to the twin cities tomorrow morning
They will be accompanied by Mrs. w
d. Fleming and Mr.. Merle Wellendorf
Mr.. Ball will act as delegate to the
Minnesota Grand Council of the Mod
ern Samaritan convention. which will
meet at the Curtis hotel May s and 6
Fred Morgan and T. ]. Cleary, the
latter general agent for the Chicago
Great Western road, Denver, passed
through Mankato today en- route to
Winona with the remains of their
brother in law, ]. E. Thibeau, who
died in the west. The funeral will
be held in Winona tomorrow after
noon at 2:30 o'clock Mr.. Morgan is
a former conductor on the Chicago and
Northwestern road. He has been
making his home in Los Angeles the
past few years. He has a great many
friends in Mankato who will be glad
to learn that he is enjoying good health
The Modern Woodman lodge will
give social dance May in Eagles
hall. All Modern Woodman and Roy
al Neighbors are invited. The Skuse.
Gerlach music.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-05-06

There will be a special commune
cation of Mankato Lodge No. IL, A.
F. and A. NJ, this evening. Work in
the M. M. degree. The work starts
at 430 this afternoon. Supper at
6:15. Grand Master Jenkins of Fari-
bault will confer the degree and it
is hoped that all members will be
present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-05-06
Card Party

The last card party OF the season
will be held at Loyola club at I IA
o'clock Thursday afternoon, May s
The hostesses on this occasion will be
Mesdames Henry Mayer, ]. ]. Schaus
Leo Thompson, F. C. Brown, G. G.
Kothoff, George Kroeger, ]. ]. La
Fountaine and F. Wilds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
Spurgin Had Speculated
 In Leather

Chicago, July 2S-Discovery of a s450,000 leather speculation of War ren c. Spurgin, missing president of the closed Michigan Avenue Trust Company, was reported today by the states attorneys office. The leather, it was stated, was found in the ware house of a local wholesale leather dealer and was in Spurgins name. An effort will be made to list it among the assets of the missing bank presi- dent, it was stated.
 With indictments out and a search for Spurgin leading from Canada to Mexico, a second discovery was an- nounced today by the states attor- ney's office whose operatives have found an apparent plot to tunnel un- der into the building of the defunct bank A hole six feet square and four feet deep was discovered just outside the wall of the vault, it was stated
 Mrs. Spurgin and her daughter, Vivian, who returned here from De- troit have been released after close questioning by states attorneys
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
Immigration
 Authorities
 Hold Players

Pittsburgh, July 2s-Captain Nor man Peach and the remainder of the Australian Davis cup party were taken from a railroad train at Black Rock, N. Y., by United States imrni- grafton authorities last night because they were not provided with the neces- sary papers for entrance to this coun- try, according to a message received here this morning by J. B. Tore, gen. era1 manager of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie railroad.
 The Australian party left Toronto. Can, where they played against the Canadian team, at 7:45 o'clock, last night, and were due to arrive in Pittsburgh this morning. They reached Black Rock, a station in Buff falo, N. Y., about midnight.
 Arrangements had been made with the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie railroad, to have the through mail train stop at Coraopolis, a suburban station, in or der that the players might be taken directly to the Allegheny Country club on the other side of the Ohio river. without / passing through the city. Clinton L. Childs, secretary of the Pittsburgh tennis committee, and a number of other tennis enthusiasts, met the train at Coraopolis, and were informed by the conductor that the Australians were at Black Rock. Childs and his party came at once to Pittsburgh where the report was confirmed by MT. Yohe-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
I ake Action
 To Improve
 Poor Roads

Action taken at a meeting in She1- ton, Tuesday evening, by the Board of Apportionment of the town, indi- cates that the poor roads connecting Shelton with Bridgeport, often times the object of remarks originating in the local Chamber of Commerce, will soon be a thing of the past.
 Necessary arrangements were made at the session to insure the early completion of work in charge of the Connecticut National Paving com pany, of two stretches of road, one between Shelton and Bridgeport on the Stratford road, and the other on the Nichols road, both of which have been in bad condition for some time, especially in the winter and early spring
 It is understood that the work will include the cutting down of the Or onoque hill in Stratford, the State Highway Commissioner being inter- ested in the connecting link. The type of construction will be asphalt of the same quality as the road be tween Derby and Waterbury, which has become known as the best piece of road in the state
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
Felsch And Weaver Are
 Not Guilty

Chicago, July 2s-Although tech nically still listed among the defend- ants in the famous .Rlack Sox' scan dal case of the 1919 worlds series, George "Buck'' Weaver and Oscar Happy F'elsch are virtually free to- day of charges that they participated in the plot to throw She series. Judge Hugo M. Friend has made it plain that he will not countenance a yer dict of guilty against these players.
 Weaver and Felsch were openly jubilant when court reconvened this morning. The smiling Buck confi- dently predicted he would be playing again with the White Sox within a few weeks
 With eight members of the Chi cago White Sox team speeding from Washington to Chicago to testify in the baseball trial, President Ban Johnson of the American League was expected to decide today whether the rest of the Washin ngton-Chicag series and possibly the New York-Chicag go series should be postponed owing to the absence of Chicago players.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
De Valera Sits With
 Cabinet

Dublin, July 2s-The Sim Fein cabinet again met today with Fam onn De Valera present Reports that a communication had been sent to denied. The Sim F|einers refused to Premier L1oyd-George were officially make any statement regarding the course of their negotiations
 London, July 2S-The delay which has arisen over the formulation of the Sim Fein reply to Premier Lloyd Georges peace offer led to belief in some semi official circles today that the Republicans are encountering se- were obstacles in their cabinet con versations at Dublin. British officials are hopeful, however, that the Sim Fein cabinet will be able to reach a satisfactory agreement soon and com municate a. formula to L1oyd-George that will enable him to arrange a general barley in London.
 It is definitely learned that the Premier has the support of the lead ing English Unionists and they are expected to bring pressure upon the Ulster UnioniStS if the Sim Fein sends a satisfactory answer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28

Many prominent business men of Shelton and vicinity appear on the list of applicants for the charter, others among them being, William A S. Boies, a Seymour banker; John H. Hill, tax collector of Shelton; Judge of Probate, Stephen T. Palmer, Shelton; Fred S. Sanford, prominent Shelton druggist; Burton H. Wether- by controlling a chain of bakeries throughout the Naugatuck Valley George S. Willis, Shelton Town Treas urer; Gould A Shelton, physician and City Health Officer of Shelton; Robert Scolley, contractor and build CT. and John N. Sinsbaugh, automo- bile dealer.
 It is proposed to operate the new bank under the title of the shelton formerly occupied by the bank now being straightened out by receiver.
 It now seems likely that the re ceiver will be able to report the af- fairs of the bank settled at the flrst short calendar session of Superior and creditors in both the savings and commercial branches will be paid m f,ll. and latest indications are that stock holders will receive aoout oo cents on the dollar.
 Stephen T. Palmer, Probate judge, whose can of gasoline caused such heavy toll of life at the time or the shelton trolley wreck on Wash1ng- tons Birthday, last, was Vlce-presl- dent of the Shelton Bank Irusl counany whose affairs were thrown in a tangle due to alleged mis-conduct of bank affairs by the treasurer, Eo- ward Kneen, is the only stockholder of tbe old bank whose name appears sr1one those applying for the new charter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
PZan To
 Cut Taxes .Of Wealthy
Committee of Manufac- turers and Merchants Urge Repeal of Excess Profits and Corpora ton Levies.

Washington, July 2S.-Declaring that the present system of Federal taxation is responsible for the exist ing business depr eSSon because it has reduced the purchasing power of the people, a delegation representing the committee of manufacturers and merchants on Federal taxation, ap- peared today before the House Ways and Means committee and urged the repeal of all excise profits and cor poration taxes, the increasing of in- heritance taxes and the establish ment of a tax on all land not actual 1y used for agriculture.
 The delegation contended. that the taxation of land values would not in jure business, and that it would promote building, solve the housing shortage, provide employment for hundreds of thousands of workers and stimulate all the building trades"
 Land is the only thing, the use of which is stimulated by taxation,'' the delegation told the committee. ''Tax business too heavily and business ceases because unprofitab1e. Tax used to provide the tax. If the owner is unwilling to use the land, the ne cessity of paying the tax induces him to part with the land to some one who will use it.''
 A proposed bill which provides for the land taxation, imposes a tax Of one per cent. on the privilege of hold in excess of s10,000 after deducting the value of all improvements.
 Included in the delegation was John S. Goldman, president of the FabricaI Betting company of Boston, and J. A Whitfield, of Washington.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
Heavy Fine
 Is Imposed ByCity Court

Found guilty of two violations of the liquor law, and also of an assault, Joseph Skodolski, proprietor of a restaurant at 35s Railroad avenue, was fined S250 and received a sus- pended jail sentence of 8 days, when arraigned before Judge William B. Boardman, in the City court this morning. The mans wife, Sophia, and Askil Nelson. of SOP Howard avenue, who were arrested with Sko- dolslzi, were dismissed after their cases had been nolled.
 According to testimony offered in court today. Fred Ives. of SIS Fair field avenue, was assaulted by Sko- dolski while in the Railroad avenue eating place Saturday night: lives claimed that he was hit over the head with a pipe, and he wandered
 CContinued on Page Six.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
Picture Theatre
 Owners Want
 Cleaner Movies

New Haven. Conn.,, July 2S-The Motion Picture Theatre Owners Of Connecticut at their meeting in this city yesterday, voted for cleaner nov ies and called on exhibitors to elim- mate sex subjects, crime portrayal, domestic troubles and other subjects tending to lower morals.
 The organization elected the follow ing officers: President, William True, Strand theatre, Hartford; secretary, Joseph Sapperstein, Strand theatre, Bridgeport, and treasurer, James O'Rourke, Empire theatre, Bridgeport An executive committee was also elect ed.
 The meeting was addressed by Sid ney Cohen of New York, president of the Motion Picture Owners of America and ex-Senator James Walk CT, of New York, general counsel for the national organization. Former Speaker James Walsh, of the House of Representatives, was also present and addressed the meeting.
 It is understood he is likely to be appointed as counsel for the state as- 'SociatiOn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
$15,OOO Suit
 Against City

An attachment of s15,oOo was en- tered yesterday afternoon against the Niss Rose Pesso of Stratford, who, on A rust 17 of last year, ripped and feIl over an exposed pipe in front or inc hath houses at the beach at Sea side Park, fracturing her knee The naners were served by Sheriff Steig- Ter. .
 After the accident she petitioned common council for reimbursement, but the city attorney recently report ed that there were no grounds TOT claims against the city. He recom- -mended, however, that S2o0 be paid as compensation for the expense and loss of time incurred by Miss Pesso. The complainant has had to undergo several operations as a result Of the accident and has been out of work ever since her fall.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
Cars On Fire
 Panic Ensues

New York, July 2S--Scores of per sons received minor injuries early today in a panic resulting from two city bound elevated trains catching fire at the Brooklyn end of Manhat- tan bridge. Police reserves had to be called out to preserve order.
 The trains were coming into the city from Coney Island and were heavily laden. An explosion under heath one of the cars of the first train filled it with choking, black smoke. The lights went out and in the confusion women became pan icky and began smashing the win dowS to get out.
 The secand train. meanwhile. was endeavoring to push the smoking cars from the right of way and a short circuit resulted in the second fire.
 There were no serious casualties according to police reports. It was several hours before quiet could be restored and traffic resumed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
By w. H. ATKINS.

Washington, July 28-Thirty mil lion dollars a year was the bait held out today by Postmaster General Hays to those Americans who are keeping their savings in the "Lisle Bank"
 The Postmaster General, in contin- ring his drive to coax money into inc nostal savings banks, announced that new legislation will soon raise the interest from two to three per cent on Postal Saving deposits. The Postmaster General believes that this will draw increased deposits of at least S1,OO0, 100000 netting interest of s3O OOO. 900 on money, which is now tucked away in old stockings and other hiding places.
 finder his plan, the Postmaster General said today, such an enormous sum, accepted at United States Post offices on Postal Savings accounts, and re-deposited in banks. would pro-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
Will Attend
 Ordination Of
 Two Nephews

E. W. Waegemans of 306 Madison avenue, the proprietor of the Topstone Cigar factory. is going over to Europe for a trip which will take him to Bel giun, France and Switzerland and which will occupy from four to five months. MT. Waegmans halls from Belgium, although he has lived in Bridgeport for the past nine years, and he is now going back to be pres ent at a family celebration in the town of St. Nicholas, west, on August 21 The occasion is the simultaneous ordination of two nephews as priests, Alfonso Waegmans and Alfred De- Rock, and at the dinner given in their honor on that day there will be IS priests, all of whom are relatives, present. MT. Waegmans sails from New York on August 8.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
Mayor Wilson Urges Bus Line
 IoBathH, Houses

Mayor Clifford B. Wilson today took up with George M. Flames, presi- dent of the Board of Park Commis- sioners, the question of accommodate ing the thousands of people who now have to walk from the end of the trolley line at Seaside Park to the bath houses The mayor pointed out that the establishment of a bus line would not only be a great conveniece to the large bathing public, but would also relieve the congestion now ex- isting at many of the streets termin- ating at Seaside Park
 The mayors letter follows:
 George M Flames,
 President, Board of Park Commis-
 sioners, City.
 Dear Sir:
 "I believe that the tablishment of northerly boulevard of Seaside Park to the bath houses would prove a very great convenience to the thous- ands- of our people who enjoy the a very long walk from the end of the trolley line, and if the buses were permitted to run to the bathing houses it would be a tremendous ac- commodation to the general public The establishment of such a route would also eliminate the parking ot buses at the terminus of streets lead ing to the park, as is the case al present, causing congestion and seri- ous inconvenience to many people These buses could park a the bath houses with less inconvenience to everyone
 'T wish you would kindly take this matter up and see if you cannot ar range for the better convenience of those who desire to use the bathing facilities, and also eliminate the con- gestion now existing at many of our streets terminating at Seaside Park" {"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
Reports Of Famine Are
 Exaggerate

London, July 2S-Press reports fo famine conditions in Russia, have been greatly exaggerated, Premier Lloyd George stated in the House of Commons today, in reply to inquiries from members.
 The British government, he added, has received no request for assist ance.
 Copenhagen, July 2s-Rumors are in circulation in Reval, says des- patch to the Po1itken, from the Esthonian capital today, that as an extreme measure in an effort to se- cure help in the present crisis in Rus sia Nikolai Lenine has proposed to the Soviets the acknowledgement of the national debt which the Bolsheviki cancelled after the revolution. The proposed payment of interest and capital would not be begun before 1925
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
Postmaster General Hays Holds
 Out Bait Of 30 Million Yearly To Advance Cause OfPostal Savings

duce a remarkably stimulating effect upon business.
 Hays fully expects that when the reforms are effected in the near future. assuring postmasters of the fourth class of fair compensation fer this class of work, the number of post offices handling this class of business, will be increased from $500, to about 5O.O00.
 Hays said today that the system long in force has been equivalent to a fraud upon depositors. As the law now stands, he said, although the gov ernment pledges per cent. annually interest, it actually pays less, unless depositors are maintained for a full year. He said it was desirable to change was by making the proposal three per cent. interest on deposits payable u depositors three times a year. Hays said thut up to this point, the government has "profiteered'' on the money deposited.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
England Is Determined To
 Back French

London, July 2S-The British cab met today discussed the Upper Si- Iesian issue and afterwards it was reported that Great Britain is deter mined to oppose to the. end the French demand for the immediate dispatch of endorsements to Silesia-
 It is understood that Marquis Cur zon, acting upon the advice of the cabinet, will send a. note to Premier Rriand reaffirrning the British view that the situation in Upper Silesia does not justify the sending of more troops Merquis Curzon will urge upon France that the Supreme Coun- ciI be assembled before August 4th, if possible.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28

Further postponement of enforce credited to Supt. Robert T. Hurley, of the state police, who is alleged to have said that the Motor Vehicle de- partment might grant a 10 days pe- riod of grace after August 2. Neither Commissioner Stoeckel nor Deputy Commissioner Mcdonald could be reached this noon for confirmation of the rumor.
 With the state. police showing ev- cry indication of keeping out of the Bridgeport tangle,it appears that the buck" will be played between the city and state authorities until next Tuesday. After that time, however it will be squarely up to one or the other to act. Unless another re- spite is granted by the state depart ment, it is certain that unlicensed jitneymen will be dealt with by the local police without the assistance of the state authorities.
 Following a hearing in Shelton Monday night, the Public Utilities Commission has issued a jitney per init to William H. Hall, to operate a.
 bus between Shelton and point in the county known as Huntington Center. In the town of Shelton it. self there has as yet been no attempt to arrest jMney drivers, most of the buses coming into Shelton being on routes that originate in Bridgeport or New Haven, and the Shelton officials seem satisfied to let the officials of the larger downs take the initiative.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
Aids In Working Out
 Plan Of Standardization
 For Work OH Hospitals
Dr: John F. Bresnahan Acts on Committee of American Hospital Association Which Has Just Completed Exhaustive Survey of Systems In Use In All Large Hospitals in Country -seez

What is believed to be the first real system for the standardization of hos pital work throughout the United States, and one which will mould over 1000 independent systems into one great classification, has been worked out during the past three months by Dr. John F. Bresnahan, of the Bridge port hospital, Dr. A. c. Bachn eyer, and Dr, F; E.. Chapman- s,nerintend, ent of the Mount Sinai hospital, of Cleveland Acting as a committee for the American Hospital association, the three hospital experts have now completed an exhaustive eexam ination of the systems in use in all of the largest hospitals in the country, and will submit their report and sugges-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
Expect Arrest
 In Accident Case

The Milford police are still inves- tigating the trolley -jitney accident of Tuesday night, and at least one ar rest may be made before the day is over. It seems evident now that there will be no deaths as a result If the crash of the big bus on the road between Devon and Walnut Beach the five victims still in the Milford and Bridgeport hospitals be- ing reported doing nicely this morning.
 The Milford police have taken pho tographs and measurements to aid in their investigation. Extra precau- tions are being taken to see that an other accident cannot occur at this point while the road work is under construction.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
Judge Pullman
 Loses Mother

Mary E. Cooke Pullman, widow of Rev. Joseph Pullman, D. D., died early this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. Bella B. Porter, of New Rochelle, N. '. Mrs Pullman was born in Youlgrave, England, April 13, 1S43. She was married to pr. Pullman, January 6, 1864.
 From 1893 to 1898 pr. Pullman was pastor of the First M. E.. Church in Bridgeport. and for two years prior to his death in 1902, he was District N. Y. East Conference and resided in Stamford.
 Six children survive Mrs. Pullman: Mrs. Bella B. Porter of New Rochelle, N Y; Mrs Eleanor L. Clark of Ma maroneck, N Y.; Mrs. Dora G1edhill and John S. Pullman of this city; James Pullman, M. D., of Brooklyn, N r., and Mrs. Evelyn P. Keppler, of Brooklyn, N. Y.