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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-22
What Congress Did
Yesterday.
SENATE.


SEE ~ nses sne eesse
> ub 49, sS
Senator Wal9A. 81 Massaehussttss
introduced q reSe1utfen ask1ng fer
an investigatisn BY the senate Ma
val Committee II .unfair anA an
reasenahles transfers and exanina-
lions Of e0eefs~ u the Naval AT
Service and members u the NAVAL
Reserve Ftyhg Csrps.
senator King Rad hate the hee-
srA letter freA tie President ex-
plainsng frsa the sfanApstnt 81 the
gsvernsr 81 Psrto Rice the eharge
that AneFseans were Esven unfnr
advantagss ever natives In the sii-
tnE Of 5ebs. asd asked Pesfpone-
Dest 81 . resssuttsn he haa intro
daeed esliing for an iavestigaties
q the natter.
Senator Watson. 81 GesrEfa.
thSeateaea . anbuster to prevent
nnal passage Of the ~, 80, go Rus-
ssan relief bin. aeciaring storm
of protest 10 being heard frsW all
ever the country because 81 neglect
Il soldiers and Aneriea.s At hswe.
The Senate eoncurreG IN . Hease
Joint resolstion postpoaing the
deanitely postponed action on -
similar resolution Of the senate.
senator Kenyon denounced the
Newberry election In Michigan NJ
corrupted In . speech on -The In
creasfnE Cost Of Senatorial seats,
and urged the senate to declare
Newberry's seat vacant.s
President Harding and the Amer
lean attitude In, the framing of
world treaties at the conference ON
limitation Of armaments were nt-
tackled again by Senator Reed
Senators shovtridge, Berah and
Reed were appointed = subcommit-
tee Of the judiciary Committee 70
Investigate the alleEed lobby ae-
tfvities Of the aye Industry.
Senator Dial charged that Illegal
Asthods were BEING eHrseyes
TIE ming OF pense"ee p
ss.n.. ro,,.x .,s ,.eeu.,.t-
"a .urre.feS Iesyfue an
.o,rtue.t. tn . vote of local COM
u..I.,e..
senate passed bill to regulate ma-
r,,. Insurance 4, the District Of
C~,umbIs.
Special committee hearing charges
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- $1,000.
",... ,. 800 -.
whit, Uou.. Included those of
Joseph :. Leahy, st. Louis, No.. col
Iector of internal revenue and three
postm asters at Porto Rico.
Statements from the American
Federation Of LABOR ana the U"''e"
hi, 20 -.
.,o-.rt .ra business
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-22
SENATORS CONSENT
TOExTElD 18th ST.
NEAR WALTER REED
D. C. Committee Ends
Long Dispute by Favor
able Report on Bill.

Fourteenth. street northwest will
be extended through the Walter
Reed Hospital grounds "
The Senate District COMMITTEES
reported favorably yesterday the
bill providing for the improvemenr
over which there has been q long
controversy and many conferences
between the District Commissioners.
the Public Highway Commission
and the War Department
The land to be used belongs to
the government and no additional
appropriations are required. The
pill authorizes the Commissioners to
institute condemnation proceedings
Tor extension and widening Of Four
teenth street from Montague street
TO the southern boundary of the
hospital grounds; Nicholson street
from Thirteenth to Sixteenth: Col
orado avenue from Montague to
Thirteenth street; Concord avenue
rom Sixteenth street 10 its west
ern terminus west of Eighth street;
thirteenth street from Nicholas
street to Piney Branch road. ana
Piney Branch road from Thirteenth
street to Blair road.
streets TO Be Closed.
streets and alleys in the area
bounded by sixteenth, Alaska ave
nue.. Fern street. Georgia avenue
and Aspen street, except Fourteenth,
shall be clos>d-
Senator Elkins' bill to extend
provisions OF the teachers retire
ment act to those eligible in June,
1913. but incapacitated through no
iault OF their own. was laid over
oy the District Committee on OBJ
Jecuons of Senator King. of Utah.
he opposed pensioning in general
ana particularly any bill that es-
taoiished precedenees likely to be
toIoved by further demands upon
the Treasury
To Benent Is.
Senator Ball explained that the
Dill wss intended to oenent about
twenty-five teachers who left the
service before the enactment of the
retirement law. He showed thar
the cost would not exceed $500
The District Committee ordered
favorable reports on a bill author
l1ing the Commissioners to sell n
plot OF ground to the Sanitary Gro
Gerry Company and another renew.
ing the act OF Incorporation of the
hutuat Relief Association Of the
Dstrlet Senators Jones. STANLEY.
NihS ana Pomerene were appointed
committee to call upon the Dis
triet Chief Justice and ascertain In,
condition OF the docket. the infor
nation TO be used in consideration
OF bill by Senator Phipps. pro-
NidinE for the appointment of two
additional Justices.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-22

.Co~tim.eA from Pose one.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-10
May Hold Customs
 Men In Connection
 With Big Drug Raid

New York, Sept. 10.-Investigatior of the suicide of Frank J. Fitzpatrick chief narcotic agent of the interna revenue department for New York following spectacular drug and whiskey raid yesterday on the Greek steamship King Alexander, was begun today by Colonel O. G. Forrer, execu- tive assistant to the chief of the nar- cotic division.
 Harbor police were grappling near the King Alexander today for the body of Sabas Mentinths, fourth off cer of the ship, who was reported to have fallen over board after he had been struck with a belaying pin Mentinths, said to be the treasurer to have had S34,O00 in his pockets when he disappeared.
 Twenty-Six members of the King >AIexander's crew were being held by federal authorities in connection with the smuggling plot The entire crew of more than 300 was arrested, but all save the 26 were released after examination.
 Wallace E. J. Collins. United States Attorney for Brooklyn, promised ad- ditionaI arrests today, indicating that some members of the United States Customs Service might be held.
 nIoyes were allied with the Smugglers
 Information that some customs em- had reached the revenue men, he said. and caused him to stage the raid secretly for fear the smugglers would so well that a police launch which observed, the raiders took them to be srnugglers themselves, and-accord- ing to the revenue men-opened ire on them before they could establish their identity
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-10
Root Heads American
 Delegation

Washington, Sept. 1o-The Amer- can delegation to the conference on limitation of armament as announc- ed by President Harding will be Sec retary of State Hughes, Elihu Root of New York, Senator Lodge of Mass achusetts and Senator Underwood of Alabama
 Announcement of the complete delegation was made yesterday and at the same time it was said the other powers had agreed likewise to restrict their delegates to four in num- Der. This will not affect the advis- ory bodies, it was explained the American government planning to utilize the services of 12 or IS as specialists on naval, army, economical and other subjects and to include in this body representatives of the wom- en of America, of labor and of oth- CT American interests.
 The general conference will be at tended by four delegates from each of five allied and associated powers, the advisory bodies not sitting with them. The delegation from China, which was invited especially because of the proposed discussion of far eastern problems will sit with the general conference only when such problems are under discussion. Sim ilarly representatives of Belgium, Holland and other nations will enter the conference only when their faz eastern problems are affected.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-10

Every building in the business dis tr1ct stood in water ten feet deep during the high water mark of the raging waters while a vast section Of the residential section was sub- merged.
 Five bridges spanning the San An- tonic river, in the center of the city. were destroyed by the waters. Te1e- phone and telegraph communication. trolley service and electric lights and power were put out of commission. The three newspapers were flooded and were unable to publish and with no news of the fatalities wild rumors filled the city, and reliaf work was handicapped. Martial law was ask ed of Colonel Thomas H. Slavin. chief of staff of the 9th Corps area, and was to be granted.
 Soldiers from Camp Travis and Fort San Houston were rushed to the city to prevent footing.
 Red Cross workers were ordered to the city by acting sth Corps area commander, General John Hines, to assist in the relief work
 The rise of the river began at 10 o'clock last night. Before citizens re- allzed the danger, a. wall Of water rushed through the streets and the inhabitants were held powerless in their homes.
 At o'clock this morning the rag ing waters had reached their height, and began to slowly recede.
 As the raging torrents swept through the streets, entire families could be seen floating on the roofs of houses in the midst of the rushing waters
 The great loss of life which will not be actually known for days. is due to the fact that the river rose so suddenly, that no warnings could be sent out.
 Sleeping inhabitants were aroused by the roar of the angry waters, to lind themselves surrounded by the hood- Guests in the three big hotels in the down town sections were ma- rooned on upper floors as the water rose, and put elevators and stairs out of commission.
 The flood came from an unprece- dented rain fall, which caused a quick rise in the San Antonio river and Alazan Creek
 By 9:30 o'clock this morning relief work was under systematic way and the flood sufferers were being cared for in a number of sections of the city Boats were at work taking people from houses, which had with stood the waters, while guards were patro11ing the edges of the various areas, inundated by the water.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-10
Over Half Of
 County Cases rom This City

When the Superior Court criminal side opens Tuesday. Bridgeport will more than half of the cases for the entire county, including the only murder case.
 The list of prisoners awaiting their trial. together with the cities and includes the following from Bridge port:
 Thomas caporoso, murder; wm. Taylor' adultery; W.ds Joseph Tony Iann o"r7 Smith, burglary: William Willis, bur- glary, Alex Varosh, sedition; T1hon Sinchuk. sedition: Gus Fagin, aggra- decent assault: John Vargo, indecent assault; Dennis Corvoy, indecent as- sault: Dominick Cardigo, indecent assault; Mike Cotronkes, indecent 8 counts; Henry Heissner, bigamy; John T. Moran, bigamy; Frank Cra- to, violation drug laws; Joseph Will Hams. enbezzlement: Albert Krohn Chambers, theft from pereon; Edw. Golf. theft of auto: Harry Keites, theft of auto; Edward Richmond. theft of auto: Ernest Knapp, theft of auto, and Andrew King, abuse of fe- male child.
 John Seaman, Greenwich, burglary.
 Chas. A. Martin, Weston. theft.
 Thos Cram, Easton, theft. James Parker (WdIrdnC, DuTSlaIys Wm. Mccarthy (warrant). burglary; John Lowdisky, aggra- assault, all of Shelton.
 Earl Guest, burglary counts. AL bert Ziegler, burglary counts, John spaghold, burglary. Fred sherman, theft of poultry, all of Westport. Sarah Chaney, intent to kill; Sa- bato, indecent assault; Rocco Agos- tino, counts, assault intent to kill, all of Stamford.
 Stanley Taylor, theft; Charles Manke, assault; Francis Corcoran, burglary; William Bates, Burglary, all of NorwaIk-
 Frank Cornell, adultery; Sarah Lehn, adultery; Melton Haney, bur- glary; Joseph Boreka. burglary;..Le- roy Larsen, rape; Angelo Sarapillo, abse. of child; Robert Grey Evans (warrant). all of Stratford.
 Joseph Mkulic, theft. Arnold Sweeney, theft, all of Darien.
 EIin Allen, theft, Danbury.
 Gave Bonds.
 Harry OMalley, theft from person, Joseph Savina, violation drug law, Sabistino Fancinilh, indecent assault. all of Bridgeport; Harry Fa1lon, carrying weapons. Frank Vitaliano, mansiaughter. of Stamford; Phi Thorsey, Shelton, false pretense; Mike O'Brien, Westport, theft of poultry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-10

The foregoing was part of the tes- timony offered this morning before Coroner John J. Phelan by Carl Full Ter Davis. of the firm of David 6S Dane architects, Connecticut National Bank building His testimony ac- cuses the contracting firm known as William Martin & Sons. 164 State St of not following instructions when building the wall enclosing the blns of the Ideal Coal Company at 325 I4indley street. This wall collapsed Anna Chiepuly. five and Mary, three, of 3i1 Lindley street who were caught when the wall gave way, ana were suffocafed by bricks and coal before their bodies were extr1cated-
 X lively tilt occurred between Da- wis and North. who is also member of the Board of Building commission CTS of the City of Bridgeport The eraI sons one of whom, Earle C.. is an alderman from the Eighth dis trict The definition of a second hand brick, referred to by David as n ''brick bat" and defined as clean ed portion of a brick that was not necessarily an even half, but reason abaly cubica11y perfect. Martin de- cIared that any portion of brick was a "brick bat" but all members of the Board of commissioners and others interested in the hearing pnd hand brick, such as were used 6n a portion of the wall
 "Second hand bricks, if properly lcleaned, and if the proper cement land method of laying had been fol- lowed, would have made no difference lin the strength of the wall,' con- itinued Davis. The other interested parties also agreed in this
 Attorney A. L. Delaney, who rep ,resents the Ideal Coal company fre- .quently aided the coroner in the ques- tioning of witnesses. Sebastiano F. iScalo, president of the corporation was the first witness called. He was aided at times by an interpreter but his testimony was easy to under stand, and he told of the company being formed, the only other stock holders being Scalo's wife, and daugh-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-10
Japan s Note Outlines
 Conditions Under Which
 She Will Leave l Shantung

Tokio, Sept 9-CDe1ayed)-Jap has sent a note to China outlining the paslS and conditions upon which Japan will withdraw from the Shan tung Peninsula and the Chinese gov ernment at Peking now has the com munlcation under consideration it was stated today in authoritative quarters.
 The Japanese government also has sent notes to the United States and Great Britain, explaining the terms upon which Japan promised to leave the Shantung Peninsula Despite protests from section of the public the Japanese government is going ahead with its efforts to settle the Tap Island, Shantung and Siberian issues before the disarmament and Far Eastern Conference opens in Washington. Those who are opposed to preliminary agreement, contend that all negotiations should be left to President Harding's conference when all the great powers of the world will be represented
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-10
Chaplin Weeps As Crowd Gives Him Reception On
 His Arrival In London

Lndon, Sept 1o-Despite the large force of police. the crowd broke through the barriers when Charlie Chaplin arrived at Waterloo Station today.
 Thousands of men, women and children surged forward attemp pt1nS to embrace the comedian and shake his hand. There were shouts of con graduation, of Charlie" and Don t throw any pies" Charley was amaz- ed although he had received an ova- ton at Cherbourg when the liner Olympic touched that port wnlch gave him a fretaSte of what to e2- pect in England. his native land.
 "Charlie" stood in the door of the railway car and smiled at his English admirers as they surged around him with shouts and cries of adulat1on. Then his emotion overcame him and he wept-
 Eventually a dozen policemen res cued the comedian from crash which which rivalled anything ever seen upon the screen The policemen
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-10

ter, and his son-in-law, John Chiota. Scalo lives at 35 center street, and Chiota at 147 Terry place.
 Scalo told of going to David & Kane when he contemplated going into the coal business, that he told the archi- tects what he wanted to do, the di- mensions the five bins were to be and that he went for the assistance be- cause he had no experience in the coal business, other than a connection as a laborer with the Berkshire Mills 25 years ago. He supposed that the plans would call for what was neces- sary and legal in relation to the coal business, fire walls, etc. for he de- clared that he naturally expected certain time of the year to have his bins filled. His testimony was cor roborated by Chioto, and described by Davis as being a clear frank state ment of facts as far Chioto were con- cerned. The work was completed In February, 1920.
 Sca1o has previously testified that part of the wood work was done by foreman and union carpenters, and that he went to Davis & Dane, when he was told that a brick freproof wall was necessary. From tesn- rnony introduced up until noon to- day, when the hearing was adjourn ed until 2 o'clock Tuesday, the evil dence seemed to indicate a tilt be- tween Davis & Dane and William Martin 6 Sons. William Rauscher. 1415 Boston avenue, a foreman, Will be summoned at the next session.
 Attorney John Cornell was at the hearing taking frequent notes. Upon inquiry from the coroner as to who he represented he replied: 'T am just interested" George w. Dane of the firm of Davis & Dane, was the last witness examined. The firm of Fletcher & Thompson, engineers, was represented and will act as an ad- wiser and assist the coroner with ex- pert opinions and advice.
 Superintendent of Police Patrick Flanagan, announced today that the police would take no action in the matter until Coroner PheIan has com p1eted his hearing and announced a finding.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-10
Thrown From
 Horse And Is
 Badly Injured

While taking her daily horseback ride at the Brooklawn Riding Acad- emy early last evening, Miss Ethel Doibibs, 26 years old. of 703 Warren street, was thrown from her horse and severely injured. She was taken to St Vincent'S hospital and up to consciousness. Miss Dobbs landed on her head, and sustained a severe fracture of the skull.
 She had been learning to ride horseback at the riding academy, and it was while taking her usual lesson yesterday that she was injur- ed. Dr. J. F. Walsh of the emergency hospital was hastily summoned, and after examining her ordered her irn- mediate removal to St. Vincent's hos pita1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-10

picked up the diminutive comedian and bore him upon their shoulders through the crowd while the noise redoubled and Charlie waved his hat.
 Chaplin was finally placed in a waiting limousine and was driven to the Ritz Hotel, between lanes of cheering people.
 Tt was the greatest thing I ever saw" said Charlie. mopping his face at the hotel.
 The comedian will be entertained by many fashionable families during his stay.
 >Chaplin's arrival was hera1ded by a special corps of newspaper corre- spondents, who went to Cherbourg to greet him. They took the comedian by surprise. Instead of finding a man full of antics and brimming with quips and jokes they found a serious and contemplative person. After my stay in London I am going to Russia,'' Chaplin told the correspond ent of the Daily Express. You prob
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-10
Object To
 Name Of
 New Party

A good deaa of grurnbnng was heard today among certain elements of the Republican party because of the name of the new Ballard-Leon- secret meeting some time ago and now for the first time making part Of it's plans public. The objection is that the name "The Republican Or sanitation of Bridgeport is too gen era1 and that no GGe group has a right to assume such a name.
 The new organization adds one more to the forces whose sole pur- pose seems to be the defeat of Mayor Wilson next fall. The Mayor, how ever does not seem to be losing much sleep over the developments. satisfied with the way the campaign was going.
 Speculation is rife as to what will be the connection between the Re publican Voters League, and the Re publican organization of Bridgeport as both have the same avowed pur- pose. the election of an anti-adminis- tration candidate who will put the basis. Guy Miller announces to- day that his League had absolutely no connedtion at the present time with the new group.
 A number of people who are anx- ious to see the league be successful expressed the fear that if these two factions joind forces the league would become submerged in ma chine organization. and although the mayor might be defeated, the office would still go to a machine candi- date and the original idea of the league would be defeated.
 That the new group will show strength in several districts is un- doubted. In the Seventh district De- Laney will alphabetically be a power ful factor. Ih the Ninth, William E.. Primrose, former alderman and act i've head of fbe ReDuhlican organiZa- ton, with such allies as Frederick Brill and Robert Fitzroy, is sure to have a good chance of carrying things his own way.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-10
ESTIMATE 500 LIVES ARE LOST IN
 TERRIFIC DISASTER IN TEXAS
Creditors May Ask
 Receiver
Jeremiah Holmes Co.,, Reported in Financial Difficulties.

Reports from reliable sources to- day indicate that within the next few days application will be made in the courts for the appointment of Homes Co.,, real estate developers. The concern is admittedly in fnan- cial difficulties, and the movement is planned to place the business in oth- CT hands for a speedy and satisfac- tory settlement of it's affairs.
 It is said that the First National Bank and the A. w. Burritt Go. are the largest creditors, while several Bridgeport and Stratford business men are also creditors.
 MT. Holmes has been promin ent in the realty filed in both Bridgeport and Stratford, and was the developer of the Floral Park section of Strat- ford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-10
Stevens And
 Clark Named
 As Appraisers

During a hearing before Judge John J. Keuog, in a short calendar session of the Superior court yesterday after noon. Burr Stevens, of Middletown and George B. Clark, fo this city were appointed appraisers for the Bridge port Herald Publishing company, pub fishers of the Evening Star.'' The hearing was a peaceful one, in direct contrast to the previous session dur ing which Henry Lee was appointed receiver.
 On next Friday there will be a hearing on the application to sell, and it is probable that a date of sale will be announced at that time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-10
One of Auction Block
 Slaves Tells Why He
 Sought Job That Way

me S1.2O because of this wound. I was in the army from the day the war started and Served two years and three months overseas, as a member of the 312th Machine Gun Company.
 'I have been forced to let my war risk insurance lapse, but if I get a job. I will get reinstated.
 T never thought when I was over seas that I would have to do this when I got home, in order to find a way to earn my living. I thought my coun- Try owed me a job when I got back but instead, I found some one else in my place and they had no room for me.
 "I am not ashamed to be auctioned off. 1 am not looking for charity. All I want is chance to earn my living. [ was born at Salem Mass, 24 years ago.
 IEDOUX'S STATEMENT
 (FolIowing is a written statement
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-10
Dedicate Tablet
 To Veterans

A bronze tablet will be unveiled in Bedding tomorrow in honor of those members of the community who died in the World War. Governor Everett J. Lake will be the principal speaker at the exercises which will begin at Putnam Park at 1O:3O o'clock
 The program includes an address on Miracles" by the Rev. G. Herbert Ekins, of the Federated Churches of Bedding. After the unveiling of the tablet and a period set aside for lunch the address of the Governor will take place as we'll as one by the Rev. Father R. E. Shorte1l of St. Mary s Church, Ridgehe1d. Community sing ing will end the program.