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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Relief Held
 up Until U. s.
 Citizens Freed

Riga, Aug. IA hitch has occur red in the liberation of American citizens by Russia, and the negotia- tions between Walter L. Brown, European director of American re- lief, and Boris Litvinoff, of the So- viet government, have been postpon- ed until the remaining 21 Americans still detained in Russia, are set free.
 The Six Americans who crossed into .Esthonia from Russia on Wednesday morning were still at Reva1 at last reports, recuperating from their inn prisonment and their journey out of the country.
 Director Brown and M. Litvinoff were introduced to one another by the Lithuanian representatives
 The Russian refugees report to the Lettish Red Cross that conditions in parts of Siberia are as bad as those in the famine zone of Central Russia The Siberian harvest has failed. The mines have been flooded and work men are dying of hunger by the hun dreds.
 Washington, Aug. 11-Persona1 messages were received today by the State Department from the six Amer jeans who were released from Russia yesterday. The messages told of the ,arrivaI of the Americans at Reval, and contained personal messages to be forwarded to the relatives of those released.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
I House Ways And Means
 Committee Tentatively
 Agrees On Tax Charges

Washington, Aug. 11-PracticaI1y all of the important changes proposed to be made in the 1918 tax law have been agreed upon tentatively by the majority members of the House Ways and Means Committee.
 Some minor revisions are in con temptation and when a final agree ment is had on all the changes, the physical rewriting of the law will be taken up. When they assembled to- day the committeeman believed their labors could be completed by late Saturday and the bill made ready for consideration by the Republican con- ference next Monday.
 The net reduction in the yearly tax total as result of the committees s work yesterday was estimated at s555, 100000 with a total internal rev. enue income for the government of $3,110, 0,00o,0o0. Losses in revenue were roughly estimated as follows:
 Repeal of the excess profits tax, and higher income surtaN brackets, S640, 100000.
 Elimination of the freight and passenger and Pullman transportation taxes, $253, ,00o, ,o00.
 Increase of the exemption allowed
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Former Health
 Inspector Dead

David W. Lynch died at his home, 22 Hazelwood Ave, early this morn ing. MT. Lynch had been sick but a short time and his death will come as a shock to his legion of friends throughout the city. Flor many years MT. Lynch was employed as an in sPector for the Board of Health and at the time of his death was an in spector in the employ of the Mitchell Dairy company.
 All during his life MT. Lynch has been interested in Democratic politics and was an ardent worker for the party He was known throughout the city and was we'll liked owing to his genial disposition and pleasing personality.
 Besides his wife he is survived by three sisters Mrs. John Waters, Mrs. Thomas Waters and Madeline Lynch, all of Cork, Ireland. He was a mem Der of the Knights of Columbus and also belonged to the Holy Name so- ciety of St. Augustine's church.
 The funeral will be held Saturday morning at S:30 from his late home and at g o'clock from St. Augustine 8 church, where a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Mich- aePS cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Will Not Turn
 Liquor Over
 To Authorities

New Haven, Aug. 11.-Liquor from the sword-fshing sloop, Jennie T., which the police seized will not be given up to the internal revenue de- partInent by Chief of Police Philip J. Smith, at present. Yesterday Collec- tor of Internal Revenue Robert O. Eaton, with Assistant United States District Attorney George H. Cohen called upon Chief Smith and asked that the liquor in question be turned over to the federal officers because there was something like $20,0O0 due on it as taxes under the law govern ing Appropriations"
 Chief Smith today declined to turn the liquor over and referred the feder- al officers to- the City court. It is understood that as cases are pending against 16 men held in connection with the landing of the liquor the state does no twish to give up any evidence it has.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Tells What Is Hidden

An apparently inpenetrable screen has been thrown around the meetings between Lloyd George and De Valera and other figures in what appears to be the most promising of all attempts to settle the age-old Irish question. Lynn Wilson, editor of the Bridge port Times. was an eyewitness of the entry of the Irish delegates into Eng land, and has been abel to discern much of what is going on behind the screen. Tomorrow on the editorial page of The Times he will bring home to it's readers the atmosphe here surrounding the conference. and answer many questions which have been forwarded to him by Times
 What is the attitude of Ulster? On whose terms, those of Lloyd George or De Valera, are the meetings being held? What is the status Of the Irish Republican army under the existing g truce? Has the British governm ent officially recognized the state of af- fairs existing in Ireland as a state of war? Who are De Va1era's aSso- ciotes when he visits Lloyd George them? How long will the conferences probably last? What kind of a doc ument will the instrument of settle ment be?
 MT. wilson will also tell what the reaction of the English press has been to Lloyd's Georges announce ment that he will follow the example set by former President Wilson by attending the disarmament conference in Washington. He will analyze the movement for Egyptian independ- ence and other movements which as- sail the comfort of the British em- pire, and what is behind it all
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11

Upon learning of the developments that closely connected with him with the Hamon imposter, Sanford vol untarily requested that he be turned over to the police this morning. An attempt will be made by the Wee hawken police to eXtradite Sanford to New Jersey to stand trial for Jumping a s75 hospital bill. No charge against the man is held by the local police whc will make no attempt to hold him. &
 The first inkling of the mans iden- tity was secured when copies of his finger prints reached Weehawken. The physical characteristics and de- scription well as the finger prints of Weiss tallied almost perfectly with those of the man in the local hospital
 Sanford" first appeared in Bridge port on the night of Tuesday, Aug. 2. the same day he disappeared from the North Hudson hospital at Wee hawken. He was found wandering about the streets here apparently in "a dazed condition, and was taken to the Bridgeport hospital supposedly suffering from asphasia. The only name that he could recall was that
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Allege Woman
 Threw Pepper

Too much pep in NorwaIlz' on the evening of June 27, last, has caused a sensational action for damages to be filed in Superior court. The amount Mary Rozic, wife of John, and the defendant Rosie Seckar, wife of Frank.
 The complaint states that on the evening of the day in question the two women were standing on the corner at Cedar street in South Norwalk when the Seckar woman threw pepper in Mrs. Rozic's eyes binding her and so blinded it is further alleged that the plaintiff threw the defendant down after striking and beating her, and while she was down rolled her, kicked her, bit her, and sprained her ankle.
 The plaintiff is still confined to her bed and states that she was painfully and permanently injured dut to the alleged fiendish assault.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Political Situation
 Complex
Republican Status Not Made Clearer By Re- turn of John T. - Think Delaney Fac tion Partial to Chal- lenger.

With the primaries in sight the political pot is beginning to boil in Bridgeport. Among those more direct ly interested in choosing the next mayor than the average citizen, the conversation these days is apt to swing to the subject of who will be the Democratic or Republican candi- date next fall.
 In the Republican ranks there is a complicated situation with a great deal of inter-party bad feeling. The situation is not made any the clearer by the return of John T. King to the imelight. Among those men who are often mentioned as possible candi- are Howard Challenger and Arthur Connor. In spite of the opinion which many received from MT. Kings speech at the Republican outing two seem to think that the big leader is in favor of Clifford B. Wilson for re- election. If he finds that he can not have him, his support will probably go to either Challenger or Connor. The supporters of both of these men expect him to be on their side. An other element to be considered is that the party will have to appease the more. partial to Challenger, the lat ter's name is being brought into more prominence steadily, particularly as most people feel that the present IIldy UT HdS IOO many on6m16S to re- ceive the nomination again.
 The supporters of Mayor Wilson however, practically say that if he is not renominated. there will not be any Republican mayor elected next fall If Wilson does not receive the en- dorsement of his party it is assured that he will run on an independent ticket. On the other hand his friends say that the women will probably be strongly for him. a fact that is relied on as a. big help in the primaries. The enemies of the mayor that capital is being made of the $3O0,00O relie1 fund.- It is said that those who re- ceive aid are impressed with the fact that they owe the help they are get ting to the local administration.
 On the Democratic side there has not been enarly much interest aroused as yet over the probable can didate. Those prominently mention ed include Police Commissione1 CT Frank Anderson. George B. Clark and Frederick Atwater.
 An interesting fact is that the crea- tion of a board of assessors to be elected by the people of the city does not seem to have interested the far has been given to the selection o1 the next mayor. Three assessors are to be chosen, one to serve for one year, one for two years, and one for three years. Thereafter one man will be chosen for the board each year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
The Cardiff
 Giant?

Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. 11-F'urther information as to the petrified body of gigantic proportions found near Helenwood in Scott county, Tennes- see, was received here today.
 Cruise Sexton, of Helenwood, found the "deviP' as he calls it, on July 20 last, while prospecting for coal The formation was five feet under ground. It weighed something like 500 pounds
 The freak is described as having a head of normal size adorned by horns resembling those of a Ruminant. Its mouth is of unusual size with 24 prominent front teeth.
 The t-rmS are of unusual length with enormous hands. A chain re- semb1ing an ordinary trace chain en- circles its neck Long wings of brownish color reach from the should CTS almost to the ankles. Sexton be- ieves the object may be image of an old tribe of Indians or cliff dwellers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Find Body Of
 Missing Priest

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-The body of the Rev. Patrick E. Heslin, miss ing Catholic priest of Colma. who dis appeared from his parish, Holy An gels Cathedral the night of August 2, was found buried at the bottom of a sand cliff near Sa1ada Beach on the Pacific ocean, about 20 miles south of San Francisco
 Father Heslin had been murdered and there was a bullet hole through his heart and through the head, the latter shot having torn away part of the skull The body was exhumed at II o'clock last night by party con sist1ng of Chief of Police Daniel O'Brfen of San Francisco, Constable 5. A. Landini of CoIma, four news papermen and William A. Hightower discoVerer of the grave.
 The party left San Francisco late last night, acting on tip given by Hfghtower that he had discovered lthe grave and the body was exhumed 'by the light of a lantern.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Register! Register!

Are you qualified to have a voice in the selection of the candidates from which the will be elected who will determine your taxes and your rents, the Board of Assessors?
 You not unless you have registered to take part in the primaries of party.
 You will be unable to register unless you do it be- fore P. M. on Saturday.
 The place at the office of the Registrars of Vot- in City Hall.
 Petition blanks may be obtained at the Times of flee, 179 Fairfield Avenue.
 you do not take part in the selection of ahe Board of Assessors you have right to find fault with the action of those who do.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Suit Secure
 Widow s Claim

Ida M. Adams, admdnistratrix of the estate of her late husband, Christo- pher ., has filed a suit for damages of $10,000 against the Liberty Taxi company. the owners of which are claimed to be Harry, Frank, Flora. and Katherine Covina, all parties be- ing of Norwalk.
 It is alleged that on April IT, last, the company rented to John Callahan a machine for Callahan to drive, a1- though he was an incompetent, mex perienced and unlicensed driver. Cal lahan invited Adams for a ride, and after a jaunt around the town, vio- lated a rule of the road on James hilI causing a collision with another mo- tor car. Adams was so injured as a result of the crash that he died the next day in the Norwalk hospital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Fifteen Days of
 Grace For Road

Chicago, Aug. 1.-The Pennsylvania Railroad, at it's own request, today has been granted fifteen days of grace in which to comply with the recent order of the United States Railway Labor Board to hold a conference with it's employees to arrange for the cleo ton of a committee to draw up new working agreements.
 Samuel Req, president of the road. wired the Labor Board, asking for an extension of time and the board granted the request A strike of the 35,OOO shop craft employees of the road, it is believed, has been averted, temporarily, at least, by the roao s action
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Connecticut Go.
 Sued for $1O,OOO

With plenty of troubles On it's hands in NorwaIk already, where the iitneys are popular and the troileys hated, and where an active campaign demanding a five cent fare is being waged, a suit for damages of S1O,OOo has been filed against the Connecu- cut Company by Julia Y. Czako, widow of and administratrix of t5e estate of John Czako. who was al most instanly killed when a bicycle ,he was riding coIlided with a trolley car on Woodward avenue, about dusk on March 29, last; s10.000 damages are asked for the South Norwalk collision, alleged to be due to the careless and negligent operation of the trolley, although the motorman was absoived from all blame follow ing the hearing into the case held by Coroner John J. Phelan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Davison Will
 Have Operation

New York, Aug. 11-Henry P. Dav- ison, of the firm of J. P. Morgan & Co.,, is in Roosevelt hospital today, while surgeons are preparing for an operation, it is said, for removal of a growth pressing against his brain. Friends of the financier believe that Davison is merely suffering from ear trouble, but persistent reports that his illness is of a more serious na- ture, continue to leak out It is known that pr. Evan Evans, who at tended Caruso during his last illness here, and pr. Frederick Ti1ney, a brain specialist, were among the phy- sicians summoned who decided for an immediate operation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Band Concert
 At Seaside Park

A band concert and dance will be held from eight until ten o'clock tonight at Seaside park under the auspices of the Board of Recreation. Crane company band will render the following program:
 America.
 March-"Fame and Fortune" Oyerture-''Pique Bene." Selection-"Attila-"
 WaItz-sSeven Roses" Russian Peasant Dance-s'Ku- kuSka.''
 DANCE PROGRAM. Fox Trot-tCrooning." Waltz-"Wyomin Lullaby" Fox Trot-tDeenah-"
 waItz-"Kiss-a- Miss" Fox Trot-'tPalesteena Star Spangled Banner
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Navy Bureau Chiefs Engaged In Slashing Expenditures And Estimates
 To Meet Requirements Of Dawes

followed under the new bureau of aeronautics, is to be made today. This report will disclose the number of stations to be maintained, the disposi- ton of the personnel of these dis carded, and the location of the other ones. One of the largest tasks thus far undertaken has been the co-ordin- ation of the war and navy supply systems, as recommended in the bud- get report. This work is well ad- vanced, it is stated, and an announce ment of the full plan is expected to be made shortly. Heads of both de- partnents have been engaged for weeks in almost daily conferences over this part of the budget progra m, so that even though the two de- partn ents may not be merged into one as has been suggested, one phase of it's activities will have been ..bud getized
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11

Washington, Aug. 11.-In an effort to meet the demands of the new bud get operated by Charles G. Dawes, navy bureau chiefs are engaged today in s1ashing expenditures and esti- mates.
 Chiefs of bureaus are meeting daily to thresh out the problem of cur tailed running expenses, and to draw up estimates of their needs for presen- tation later, under the new budget re- qirenaents.
 The results have been reflected SC far in the reduction of the naval air stations, three having been closed to date, with a saving of s2o4,oO, aud there is a move under way to reduce very considerably, the remaining 2 number of stations. 1t is expected that the saving next year from this source will approximate $400,200. A full report on the aviation policy to be
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Harding Confers
 With Sen. Borah

Washington, Aug. 11-President Harding today invited Senator Borah, Republican, of Idaho, to confer with him at the White House. There was no statement forthcoming from the White House as to the nature of the conference, but rumors arose that Borah might be asked to represent the Senate on the American delega- tion at the disarmament conference. It was also pointed out that Borah has been one of the chief opponents of the administration bill- giving Secretary of the Treasury Mellon wide authority in refunding foreign debt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11

Paris, Aug. 11-President Miller and, of France, intervened in the Up- per SiIesian conversations between Premier Lloyd-George and Premier Briand today, to prevent another serious divergence of views.
 The president urged the importance of a. settlement to save the entente cordia1e of Europe.
 The new deadlock between the Brit ish and French premiers developed over night and came to a head at a breakfast this morning attended by MT. Lloyd George, M .Briand and M.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Millerand Acts To
 Prevent Deadlock
 On Upper Silesia

Loucheur, minister for liberated re- gions in the French cabinet
 Premier Lloyd-George was said to have insisted that the British and Italian views prevail while M Briand said he would refuse to make any further concessions.
 The pren1ierS met again at luncheon at the summer home of Presid ent Millerand at Ramboui1Iet Before the luncheon began, the French pres1- dent conferred privately with Pre- mier Lloyd George and Premier Briand, urging the importance of an amicable settlement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
WIDOW IS EXECUTRIX.

In the absence of any will made by the late Thomas Lee, who died in this city on July Is, his widow, Johanna L. Lee. was today named by the Probate court. John Ke1np1e and Richard S. Swain have been named appraisers of the estate. In addition to the widow those heirs at law who will have some claim on the property of the deceased are Martin Lee. a brother, and two nieces and four nephews.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Experts Prepare
 Boundary Lines

Paris, Aug. 11-It was announced this noon that experts had completed the work of drawing the Upper Si1es- ian boundary line and that their re- port was ready for submission to tho Supreme Council at the late afternoon session of that body.
 During the forenoon Premier Lloyd Gtorge and Briand. with Lord Curzon, British secretary for foreign affairs, and Louis Loucheu-, French minister of the Liberated Regions, were to- gether two hours In conference.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
DeValera Has Sent Reply To
 Lloyd-Ceorge

London, Aug. 11.-Eamonn De Valera's reply to Premier Lloyd Georges Irish peace offer was re- celved at Downing street today. The contents were kept secret.
 Whether the Sim Fein communi- catioun constituted final reply or whether answer will ha made after the Sim Fein parliament meets in Dublin August 16. was not known.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Mott And Doyle
 To Pzay Off Tie

Beards1ey Park golfers are set for keen twilight contest to- night between Sidney Mott and Larry Doyle. who tied in the 1s- hole medal handicap play last Saturday with cards of 31-33-64. Play will start at 6 o'clock and will be on Is holes A large gallery is expected to be in at tendance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11

Bved by the police to be Victor Weiss New York sind confidence personaor of Lieutenant George Hamon Kenneth supposed aPhasia patient at the Bridgeport was taken into custody pending an nves police Bridgeport Weehawken, J. pos hospital aphasia victim and claimed the nephew of the late Jake Hamo murdered oil king of Ardmore Oklahoma led to the positive suspicion that Sanford and Weiss the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
FOWLER IS DEPENDANT.

William L. Fowler, Greenwich, is named as the defendant in a Com mon Pleas court action started today by the Miller Rubber company, New York city Damages of $450 are asked to cover an alleged unpaid ac- count of S3S6. ST.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
Late Telegraph NeaOs
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

Rerlin Aug i1-Ceremonies held at the Mun1clpdi Opera today commemorate the second anniversary of Republican constitution in Germany Proml- present from all over Germay.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
FILE ARTICLE OF ASSOCIATION.

Articles of association were filed in the Town Clerks office today by the Italian General Committee of Bridge port, Inc, for the purpose, according to the papers filed, of promoting 'the social and moral development and Americani7ation of the Italian ele-
 ment of the city of Bridgeport
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
FILED DIVORCE SUIT.

Julius Hamza of Bridgeport has filed a suit for divorce from Elizabeth Magyhazi Hannza, now living in Ken more, O., alleging desertion since May 1, 1918. The couple were married March Is, 1909, and have no children.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
THIRTY VILLAGES BURNED

Rone Aug 1i-Heavy fghg is in progress between the AIbanans the Drn River east of Northern AL bana according dispatch from that region. force of and defeated retreatng to Kasavo Thirty villages burned in the zone of fighting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
SWEDISH RELIEF FOR RUSSIA

Stockholm Aug. 11-The government selecting joint commission to Swedish relief for Russia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-11
DROUGHT BROKEN
Brussels. Aug. 1.

41Rain fell throughout the greater part Belgium during last night relieving the drought of several complete rainfall began again this morning.