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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15

Whether they are satisfied with their town the way it is, with occa- sional additions and alterations, or whether they want to see it all burn down and rebuilt, will be decided by the voters of Stratford at a spe- ciaI town meeting to be held next Tuesday evening, June 2l. This was the decision following a joint meeting of the board of fire com n1issioners and the board of finance, in the town clerks office last even ing.
 The finance body during the session maid a. compliment to the fire com missioners saying that in many years of service as city officers, last nlSht was the first time any board had ap- neared before the finance body with any report or request put in a ousl' mes. like manner as though the pet- tioning board knew what they want ed and what they were talklng aoout
 Those present at last nights SeS- sion were First Selectman, James Lai- lev the Board of fire comnlssloners consisting of Robert Turney, presl- dent; William Farmer, secretary Harry Saunders, Charles Wneelgn, I T,acopr- and the Board of Finance consistnis of George B. Cass, chalr- man. William H. Hart, Walter God- dard. Col. L. J. Herman and ThonaS McQuiIlen. ,.,, iS not to blame for the lack of pres sure but that there is lack IS prov en bv Al table reproduced below. The iynmediate need is a pumping eng1ne
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
Aiding Poor
 Puts Dealers
 In Difficulty

Advancing food supplies to alleviate the near-starving condition Of many of Stratford's poor has all but crowd ed a number of independent dealers 10 the wall, and with bankruptcy ana attachments of various kinds staring them in the face the selectmen nave been appealed to for relief
 The town is required to take care of the poor, especially in instances where the poor acknowledge the term of hamper. and the town will have to, and is willing to foot the bills, when it can
 To prevent disaster and to save worthy dealers who have given credit from being ruined. First Selectman I,alIy has arranged special meeting for June 2S at which time neces- sary transfer of funds from the street deparment will be made to square with the dealers to date.
 Future trouble will be taken care of as it appears. No bridges will be crossed until they are reached: no trouble borrowed, and every effort made to spread a feeling of opium ism but the charity commission IS still doing business in the Strattord theatre building, telephone 17b. and every little bit helps. Men can be supplied at short notice for all k.nds of work, regular or odd jobs, and this is the kind of relief that IS the most appreciated at this time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
All Planes Must Go
 To Allies

Paris, June 15-The Council of Ambassadors today demanded that Germany surrender all the airplanes and dirigible balloons constructed since the Boulogne agreement was enacted. Germany also was warned not to build any more aircraft for a specified period of time. Germany was accused of violating the Boulogne agreement which was drawn up about a year ago.
 The Allies will confiscate all the German military airplanes and 25 per cent of the civilian planes and d1- rigibles that were used for commer- cia1 purposes
 The Allies insist that Germany full fill to the letter the air terms of the peace treaty and the protocols drawn up since the treaty was signed
 If Germany accepts these Allied conditions and the penalties are put into effect it will virtually wipe out aviation in Germany for the present
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
Stores To Start Summer Closing
 Hours July ,

At a large meeting of the Bridge port Business Mems ASso. held last night at the Stratfield hotel, 1t was the unanimous opinion of the mem the five o'clock closing of the retail stores, should start July 5th, and end Sept. 9th, with the exception of Sat urdayS which will be six o'clock as at present It also voted power ID the Entertainment committee to arrange for a summer outing and meeting at Pleasure Beach early in July. Ar engagements will be made to have Gov. Lake and some prominent Retail or ator address the gathering. Several new members were voted in, and other important matters to the retail mer- chants passed on.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
Name
 Delaney
 For Judge

The name of Senate Leader Alex ander L. Delaney is the latest to be offered as q compromise candidate for the city judgeship of Bridgeport DeLaney's name has been presented to Governor Lake, it is reported, as a satisfactory compromise to break the deadlock between Attorney Albert J. Merritt and Judge Wilder The gov ernor is looked for to make the ap- pointment at any time from now on.
 Whether Senator Delaney would cept the judgeship is not known. At present he holds the post of prose cutor of the City court. which office carries with it the annual remunera- ton of S5,000. The judgeship salary is but $4.oO0, or full thousand dollars less than DeIaney's present salary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
Must Number And Record All
 Motor Boats

The attention of motor boat own CTS is called to the fact that the Act of Congress Requiring numbering and recording of undocumented yes sels" provides penalty of s1O for fail ure to report the loss, abandonment boats
 It has been brought to the atten- tion of the local custom house that quite a number of motor boats have changed ownership and the new own CTS are operating under the old num- ber without going through the pro cess c.f having the boat registered in their own name
 A person purchasing motor boat should report the fact as soon as pos sible to the custom house as the law provides that this must be done with in ten days, even though the boat is not in commission, to avoid the pen laty of $10.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
$1,OOO IN JEW ELS
 TAKEN
Second Burglary In Two Days Has Police Busy-No
 Clues to Perpetrators

Right on the heels of the Coca Cola company safe robbery, the po- lice today were called upon to inves- tigate a S1,0O0 burglary at Savin brothers jewelry store, 1260 Main street.
 Burglars gained entrance to the place sometime last night by cutting a. panel out of the rear door. Rings, bracelets wrist watches and other pieces of jewelry were removed from the show cases and the place was thoroughly ranSacked. No clues which might lead to the identity of the robbers have as yet been discov- cred. The .'break' was discovered when the proprietors opened the store this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
Fire Board Will Ask Special Tax
 For Equipment
Stratford to Have Special Open Town Meeting to Decide on Purchase of Pumping Engine-Toad In Hose At Recent Honeyspot Road Fire Cut Off Water Supply at Critical Time.

The StraOrd High school r and the recent blaze the Honeyspot road section have those who the towns desnies their trust that it is impossible quench with line of that blocked by playing toad This is exactly what happened at the last baze when there suddenly stopped coming from the nozzle.
 A hurried investigation participated in by the fremen, members of the fire board and with the police department disclosed the toad camping the not enough to dislOdge him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
Looks For Job
 For 4 Months

Frank OberS of Pittsburgh, Pa who has been securing the country for the past four months in search of a lucrative position, left Boston on a New York freight train yesterday morning, and got as far as Brid ge- port before he was arrested for train riding. In the City court this morn ing. he told Judge Bartlett that he was on his way to New York to see some reaEiveS.
 trains, you are liable to be separated from your relatives for some tine.' remarked the judge. Sentence was suspended.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15

The city as a result will now be in a position to immediately pay the s315,000 in outstanding bills, includ- ing the $32, 900 due the Bridgeport Construction company. Checks have already been drawn, and will be sent to the creditors some time tomorrow
 A special session of the Finance Committee has been called for tonight when they will approve all bills ere ated in excess of appropriations last year. on which payment had been pre- vented by the injunction, and auth oriZe their settlement
 The bills as a whole have been rat flied by the Common Council and Mayor Wilson by the adoption of d. resolution at a recent council meeting. The council had been in favor of the removal of the injUnctions, and had petltIoned the legislature for the pas sage of the validating act
 The InJunctions had been in force TOT nearly twelve weeks since March 31 when B. I. Ashmun and twenty one other members of the Chamber Of Commerce secured an injunction preventing the city from paying S32- coo to Robert NJ Donnelly. Of the Bridgeport Construction Company. They claimed that the bills had been illegally contracted in excess of an preparations and without competitive beds, as provided by charter reuuire- ments.
 As retaliating measure, ex-Fire Chief Thomas Mooney five days later, on April 4, brought another injunc-
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15

Governor Lake yesterday signed validating Bridge ports $3OOOO deficit appropriations making possible moval of the injuncons that prevented city paying the bills created in of appropriations last year. for the city and for the interests who brought ons will before Judge Kellogg Superior Court, and obtain formal dissoutions.
 Through direct information from The Times yesterday carried the exclusive va- dtng act would be signed during day bill reached the office shortly noon was signed late in the afternoon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
France Adopts New Policy Toward Germany From Which
 Great Results Are Expected

Paris, June 15-France is adopting a new policy towards Germany which is expected to result in an economic entente within six months. This iu . formation was revealed today by an official oS the Foreign Office, who discu the recent conferences of Louis Loucheur. French minister for liberated regions. and Walter Rathe- nau, minister of reconstruction in the German cabinet.
 The present developments affect ing the relationship of France and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15

Germany are regarded as highly sig nidcant, marking the opening of q new attitude in which sentiment will give way to cold business.
 Unless new difficulties arise France and Germany should reach an eco homie entente within sir. months. said a foreign office attache. Mutual economic interests are ovecrU.inG sen timent-
 France is more interested than any other country in the revival Of Ger many"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
CONSTRUCTION co.
 GIVEN CONTRACTS

Three contracts have been awarded the Bridgeport Construction Com pany by the Board of Education for grading on school property. The con- tracts were awarded after competit- i've bids had been received and con- sidered. The work includes the grad ing around the Washington school and the Bryant school.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
Miss Heating
 Wins Honors

Miss Mary Heating of Park avenue, a former student at the Bridgeport bieb school. now member of the graduating class at Mount St. JoSephS s seminary in Hatford, won the non DTS of being saIutatorian of her class holding the second hlShest average Tbera are 32 graduates of the semi mary. Right Rev. John J. Milan con fered the honors and presented the dinlonnas to the graduates.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15

tions in the community besides the schools whose business it is to help Tn the education of our children. There are the church, the moving picture theatre, the public library, the street and the community at large and, most important of all, the home. The best place for a boy is in the home and the best work that parents can do for their children is to create a. proper
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
MAJOR PELToN RESIGNS.

Stamford, June 15-Major Edward Pelton. adiurant and inspector of the State Soldiers Home at Noroton since 1904. has rendered his resignation, giving as his reason the fact that he $ so years of age. He is Q veteran of the Civil War, having served with Company K. Eighth Conn. Volunteers
 and Company l. Sixth U. S. Cavalry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15

dress on "Education", and laid par icuIar stress on the fact that the school alone cannot com plete the edu- cation of Q youth.
 "Our educators have too long pro- ceeded on the line that we ought to teach what to think, but it is not what to think out how to think he said In the course of his interesting talk. There are many other institu-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
Dr. Mccullough
 Head Of Rotary

Edinburgh, June 15-CBy The A. P )-Dr. Crawford C. Mccullough of Fort William, Ont, was today unan4- elected president of the In- ternationaI Association Rotary Clubs now in annual session here for the ensuing year .4xAHi
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
Nationally Known Educator Speaks At
 Chamber Luncheon
Payson Smith of Massachusetts Stresses Fact Schools Alone Cannot Complete Education of Youths-School Teachers
 Guests at Meeting

Education has been has after he has forgotten what he has eaned declared Payson Smith, of education for the State of
 nationally known educator at the luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce The Sratfield this guests honor several members of the Board of Education five teachers from the Bridgeport luncheon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
WANT CLAIaiS DEFERRED

June i5ApPcation to the united states 10 de1er inc Austrian government learned here today while the solicit the from other The the United States amounts to SOL OOOOOO for 100000 tons of flour.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
CAN OPERATE FROM GALLIPOLI

Constantnople, June I5ly IhG A. r 11IVu I { MS from Galpo, at the southwestern end of the sea o aPnor and along the Black Sea to Batum
 inc Georgian Greeks have assigned 10 this work a souadron consisting of 2o vessels.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
DAUGHTER BORN.

A baby daughter was born this morning to MT. and Mrs. Joseph Scul1, of 78 Milne street. Mother and Simon Mccullough, of the police de- partment, is a grandfather to the lit tie girl.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
Late Telegraph News
HUNT FOR LOOT

ChicarO 15-Wih 1ahor leader who is the "brans in the SOO0 POLK
 street. station mail robbery safely jail at Joliet Federal pr aIves began today to some SUOUo o1 the whic is missing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
CANNOT ENTER RUSSIA
Berlin,

Berlin, June l5-(By the \. P-WlIIlam IT. JUIHIoto' President International Association of Machlns was the Soviet legation III RSa yesterday t,af heIx would be allowed to enter Soviet Russia
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
PREDICTS ALLIANCE

ondon Hume I5An alliance of Russia and China against was predicted today by Washington D. Nanderlp head n American syndicate which has rich commercial essions from Vanderp sailed for New York on
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15

Paris, June 15-The French Am bassador at Berlin. M. Laurent, was today instructed to make energetic representations to the German gov ernment over the refusal of Gen. Hoefer to withdraw the German vol unteers in Upper Silesia- It is be- lieyed that similar action will be taken by England and Italy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
Cerdenier To
 Leave Local
 Gas Light CO.

After thirty-1ve years of faithful ser"rce, Charles M. Gerdenier, of T7 Elmwood place, is to resign his po- sition with the Bridgeport Gas Light Co. MT. Gerdenier is the oldest em- ploye with the company. and in ap- preciation of his valuable work and untiring efforts he is to be retired on pension. MT. Gerdenier i'll con- clude his duties on July l.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
HLHNnNATOR INNS

HIBUSIINATOR WINS
 Ascot Heath, Eng, Jnne 15.---(By The A. )---Llfuninator, owned by E. Short, won the hunt cup here to- day. Lord Londonderry's Glanmerin was second and F. Hard's Beauregard was third. Twenty-two horses ran
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
British Troops Are Ordered To
 Halt Advance

Berlin, June 15-GeneTal Leronde, head of the Allied High Commission in Upper Silesia, today ordered the British troops to suspend their ad- vance against the Polish insurgents until the German volunteers with draw in accordance with the commits aon'S orders.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
Governor Signs Validating Act;
 Bills TOBe Paid

for Contestants Will Ask Formal Disso- lution of 1njunctons Tomorrow-Finance Com mittee Will Meet Tonight to Approve Outstand- ing Accounts-Bridgeport Construction Com pany to Get Its $32 OOO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15
WEATHER

New Haven, June 15--F'orecast for New Haven and vicinity: Fair tonight; Thursday partly cloudy.
 Conditions favor for this vicin- ity fAir weather and net much change in temperature.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-15

Another Thrilling Detective Story By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Will Start Tomorrow on Page Six:
 Look For It!
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1921-10-15
Opening of Manse Celebrated by wo-
mems Auxiliary.

The loyal ladies of the Women's
Auxiliary of the Presbyterian
Church enjoyed in large numbers the
opening of the Manse Monday after
noon, the occasion being the regular
social meeting of the organization.
Hostesses were Mines. Fogartie,
Young, Hamilton, Hoskins, Cato and
Currie, who served a delightful sal
ad and ice course.
After the social hour Mrs. Fogar-
tie addressed her co-Iaborers in a
choice message filled with spiritual
refreshment and emphasized her
message by distributing verses at
tractively done in tinted paper to be
read the next morning in the homes
of those present.
A collection of about sixty, dollars
was taken for French Camp School,
an institution Sustained by the Wo-
mems Auxiliartes. This school has
sent out into the world more misso-
naries and preachers than any other
Presbyterian institution, we are in
formed.
The w. A. was gratifed at the
success of their first social gathering
within the walls OF the handsome
new Manse whose equipment and at
tractive appointments reflect the zeal
and purpose of the entire congrega-
tion of the Presbyterian church.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1921-10-15
Negro Leader to Lecture Here.

DR., r. r. Motion. colored, who sue.
eeeded Booker T. Washington, al
head Of the Tuskegee, Ala, Institute
Will deliver public address at the
Community Building in Brookhaver
at 1880 o'clock Saturday, Oct. 22nd
his theme being Education Of tht
Negro. and Better Racial Relations. j
This announcement is made by j. e
Johnson, principal of the Prentiss
Normal and Industrial Institute, who
is arranging for the coming Of the
Well-known negro educator.
DR.. Motion. it is understood. was
invited to come here by leading citi-
zens. Leaders Of the colored race
here say they are anxious for the
white people to hear the address OF
pr. Motion. He will be accompanied
on his trip through Mississippi By Is
leading negroes Of the state.
Reduced rates on the Mississippi-
Central regular trains-one half fare
round trip from Prentiss and Match
ez to Brookhayen. Admission to the
speaking free.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1921-10-15
Lincoln County Fair
Best Euer Held Here
Big Three-Day Event Draws Large Crowds
Exhibits Show Possibilities Of County
in Agriculture and Stock Raising

lures out on the grounds we're the
registered stock and swine, horses
and mules, poultry and machinery.
The Mississippi Oil Co., w. l.. Address
Motor Co., McGrath implements, ETC.,
interested farmers and others.
Otto Little's twelve varieties Of
pecans attracted special mention.
Many of our business houses, in
cluding our banks, distributed val
liable advertising literature which
served as souvenirs along with at
tractive matter more useful in the
home.
To Judge D. NJ. Miller, Of the Cir
cult Court of this district, was ac-
corded the honor of making the op-
ening speech for the Booster Fair"
and he did 1t in the finest spirit and
was highly complimented for the eff
fort, which was entirely impromptu.
Judge Miller boosted everything and
everybody in Lincoln County except
law-breakers. Along this line he
said better schools meant better cit
izens and when these should be de-
yeloped we would not have to pay
$4,000 for court session! Educa-
tion pays! New Sight. Auburn, Ar
lington, Edwards and other schools
show the progress of the people.
Judge Miller paid high tribute to
Mr.. G.. B. Perkins and intimated Co
piah would like to borrow him. But
space forbids further comment.
In the words Of our popular cor
respondents more anon"
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1921-10-15
SYLVESTER GWIN CAMP.


Headquarters Sylvester. GwiIl
Camp of Confederate Veterans at
regular meeting held in American
Legion Headquarters, Post No. IL,
Brookhaven. Miss, Oct. 4th, 1921.
Members present: A. M. Summers,
DR.. G. R. Robertson, ]. A. Penn, w.
R. Phillips, H. R. Boyenton, w. A.
Smith, S. F. Massengill, A. w.
Smith, j. A. Mccormick, N. E. Spen-
Ger, ]. G. Sessions, E. B. Harris, hon
orary.
Commander Summers called to or
der for transaction of business.
E. B. Harris, appointed to write
UP death of comrades Newman and
Neal, asked more time to get fur
ther information.
Delegates elected to Chattanooga
Reunion to be held Oct. 25, 26 and
27, 1921, are as follows:- A. M. Sum-
mers, ia. Penn, N. E. Spencer, del
egates; A. w. Smith, G. R. Robert
son, ]. A. Mccormick, alternates.
There being no further business
the meeting adjourned until next
regular meeting the first Tuesday in
November.
A. M. Summers,
" H. ROBERTSON, Commander,
Adjutant.