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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
THREE COUPLES
 WANT DIVORCE

Three divorce actions were entered this morning. George A. Drew of this city seeks a separation from Clara Mabel wildman Drew, to whom he was married October 27, 1898 in this city, Both live in Bridgeport. The allegation is made that the wife is guilty of adultery. Patrick Sheehy and others" are named. The peti- tioner asks also the custody of four minor 1ildren, George A., IT; Clara NJ. IS Daniel L., IA; and Lewis E., B.
 Edith G. Hasse, asks a divorce from William R. Hasse. both Norwal1, in papers filed today which allege deser- ton on the fourth anniversary of their wedding. They were married November 25, 1914, and assertion occurred exactly four years later, ac- cording to the writ Custody of a three year old son, Laird Rudolph is asked. The petitioners maiden name was Porter.
 Anna J. Anderson Voustan, Green wich has started divorce action against George S. Voustan, formerly of Greenwich and now believed to be in New York city. The date of the wedding was November 2s, 1920, in Greenwich. and cruelty is alleged from that date. A1imony and change of name also are asked. There are no children.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
ISSUE WARRANTS FOR
 "ARMY OF AMAzONS"

Franklin, Kansas, Dec. 16-Kansas National guardmen opened counter offensive against the Army Of Amazons, the six thousand marching mothers, wives and sweethearts of Kansas mihers-here at 4:30 o'clock this morning.
 Upon direct orders of Governor Henry J. Allen. between 500 and 600 warrants were prepared during the night by Richard J. Hopkins, State attorney general, and c. A. Brunette. Crawford County prosecutor.
 The warrants charge assault and battery" "rioting." disturbing the peace" and "destruction of property.
 Six deputies, backed by mflitiamen. with bayonets fixed, under command of Milt Gould, county sheriff, left for Ringo, Mulberry and Arma-the Red centers' of the strike zone-at 4:3O. At daylight the officers were instructed to begin serving the warrants.
 Only one arrest had been made early today. Charles Stewart, striking miner was in jail at Girard. the coun- ty seat, on a charge of assau1ting a working miner. Stewart was captured within few feet of the Missouri State line, in running revolver battle with sheriffs' deputies.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
Colored Lawyer Resigned From
 County Bar

Charles A. SmythwielS, eolered law yer, formerly of New York state, and now of parts unknown, at least to many. is no longer an attorney in Fairfield county. His practices here, alleged by the Grievance Committee of the Fairfield County Bar assecia= ton, to be Of doubtful character in many ways, caused him to be made tIrs defendant in disbarment proceed ings early in the year.
 The case was formally eiased this orniBg when States Attorney Ho- meF s. Cummings appeared before Judge Frank D. HainieS during the short calendar session nf Superior court, and asked that Snaythwisa' $ resignation in his hands, be accepted and his name be stricken from tint list of attorneys eligible to practice Law in Fairfield county.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
BOY PLEADS GUILTY
 TO MURDER

With John Bruno, IS years old, scarcely more than a boy, so excited that he made the near fatal mistake of pleading guilty to first degree murder, he, and four others, were ar raigned before Judge Allyn D. Brown in Superior Criminal court, yesterday afternoon. Public Defender DeFor- est sprang to his feet and protested, and the plea was allowed to be chang ed to mot guilty"
 Bruno, with four others. is being held for first degree murder, in con- nection with the raid of the Dewey club " Stamford. August 2S, and the subsequent murder of Bernard Kill kelly, a frequenter. The other men, all of whom are from Stamford, are William Richman. William King, George Wfchnig and Alex Martin. True bills were returned against the quintet, by the Grand Jury which was in sesscion all day yesterday. The indictments were brought in at in the afternoon.
 Harry Cavanna, another of the al- legged murder gang, who, while per haps. not personally a part of the party, was alleged to have taken prominent part in the plans, was yes- terday morning arraigned in Superior Criminal court, and allowed to plead guilty to charge of man. slaughter. He has not been sentenc- ed, and it is not improbable that he may furnish a large amount of evil dence for the state when the other five men are brought to trial at the January term of court
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
Burglar Runs As WatChman
 Approaches

As he was making his rounds at 1850 o'clock this morning. William Gilmore, a special policeman em- ployed as a watchman to guard resi- dences in Fairfield avenue, just west of Park avenue, saw a man jump from the rear porch of the home of R. A. Wolfe, 9S4 Fairfield avenue. Gilmore called for the fugitive to halt, and then fired a shot from his revolver. but the man continued run ming and was quickly lost in the dark ness.
 Upon inspecting the premises, Gil more found a screw driver and other tools on the porch of the Wolfe resi- dence. The burglar had attempted to force the rear door, but was frightened away by the unexpected appearance of the watchman. Mem bers of the Wolfe family are residing in New York city at the present time, and the Fairfield avenue house con- tains only few pieces of furnf-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
JITNEYMEN
 PERSIST IN
 OVERLOOKING

Eight jitneymen were arrested last night for violating the State automo- bile laws, most of the drivers being charged with overlooking their ma chimes. The cases of those who were carrying more than the legal number of passengers were disposed of as fol- lows by the City court today.
 Michael Crucinio, 943 North ave- nue, nolled on payment of $S; Walter DuBois, 1427 Fairfield avenue, nolled on payment of $5; James Schved, 221 Deacon street, nolled on payment of $5; James Martin, 1917 Iranistan avenue, no1led on payment of $5; Augustus Rassett, 39S Willow street. nol1ed on payment of $5, and Henry Watcke, 1OS1 Barnum avenue, fined $10 and costs. Watcke was arrested twice last night for the same offense.
 Dominick Mercurio, of Fairfield was charged with operating a car for hire on improper markers, and hi. case was continue until December 20.
 The case of Julius Senger, of 12S0 Pembroke street, who was taken into custody for operating 8 taxi as a jtt". ney bus, was continued until Decem- Der IT. It is alleged that Senger used his machine as a jitney to carry fac tory employees to and from their work in local shops.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
Sensational
 Divorce Charges
 In Church Case

Late this afternoon Judge Frank D. Haines will close the short calen- dar session by hearing the motion for alirn ony pendente lite in the coming divorce action of Alfred W. Church vs. Elsie J. Church. Both parties to the suit, which promises well to be hotly contested, are prominent In Greenwich society.
 The charges brought are sensa- tIonal in the extreme, and interest bordering on the stiIlrnan divorce case is expected when the action comes to trial, probably late in Janu- ary or ear1y in February. Church is constd cred wealthy, and besides ask ing a divorce on statuatory grounds, asks that the cotfR& return to him Greenwich property valued at a half million dollars, that he previously has placed in his wffes name. Tho law firm of Marsh, Stoddard & Day will appear for the plaintiff. while States Attorney Homer s. Cummings will personally handle the defense.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
Two Couples
 Are Divorced

Starting court an hour earlier than usual in an attempt to clear the docket of uncontested divorces. Judge Frank D. Haines heard parts of three actions before the regular short calendar session was called at 10 o'clock.
 Annie L. Martin. whose maiden name was Murray, was granted a de- cree from Robert D. Martin. Both are of Norwalk. The couple were married May 23, 1908, and the grounds proven, were cruelty. She was also granted permission to adopt her maiden name.
 Lila Allen, th:s city. was given a decree from Robert Allen, also Brid geport. The Aliens were mar ried May 2S, 1915, and in this case cruelty was also established, and a change of name granted.
 Partial testimony was taken In the case of Frank D. Rice, versus Flor enee Muller Rice, and the suit con- ttnued until next Friday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
HOUSE OF COMMONS
DE VALERA WANTS
Lower Prices To
 Benefit Business
 Says HenryFor
By ALLAN l.. BENSON

RCopyright, 1921, by I. N. s.
 Detroit, Dec. 16-Henry Ford says that business could be made good and the cost of liv- ing reduced if it were not for the short-sightedsgree of man. ufacturers and merchants who persist in clinging as near to war prices as possible.
 "A clerk in a shore store; after he had waited on 1lfe to- day, asked me when business was going to pick up," said MT. Ford. How much would you charge a man worth $1OO,00O for a good pair of shoes'' I ask ed. About $13,' replied the clerk. You sold the same pair of shoes before the war, didn't you for $6?' The clerk said that was correct. We'll, I re- piled, business will pick up and be good just as soon as you put the price of those shoes at S7.'
 ricrh There ods,nnoa is no ,gn sense in Prgsent compelled everybody who sells ma terial to me to sell it at pre-war prices or a little more. When I cut uhe price of my car a year ago, re- fused to pay more than what I am paying now, for materials. That is what the public should do-refuse to buy at present prices. The thing can be done, too. remember that, be- fore the war, was told that the best place in Detroit to buy beefsteak was a little German meat shop in the out skirts of the city. I once went in and bought 8 T-bone steak, and 1t proved to be so tender that 1t could almost f be cut with the back of a knife.''
 German Price Lower.
 ''The German charged only IS cents Q pound while other dealers were get ting 45 cents. I asked the German why he charged so much less than others dealers. This is a Hungarian neighborhood,' he replied, and those Hungarians positively will not pay any more than I am charging af- eerward learned that a wholesaler Knowing the situation, was selling meat to the German at a lower price than he charged other retailers, thus enabling him to make a profit
 Manufacturers and merchants can cut prices if they want to. When l determine to cut the price of our
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
French NaUyPlan Upsets
 5-5-3 NaUaZ Reduction

Washington, Dec 16-(By the A. P.)-The French delegation has pre- sented a proposal for so great an tn- crease in the serength of the French navy that the British declare such a program, If carried out. would upset the whole plan for a 5-5-3 naval re- duction.
 Although not yet entirely revealed. the British understand that the French plan provides for the com structine of ten 55,oo0 ton super dreadnaughts in the ten years subse- quent to 1925. These vessels. of a type similar to the American battle ship Maryland. would give France 0 capital ship tonnage Of S5o.000 as against 315, ,0o0 for Japan and a pre- ponderance of new "post-Jutland'' type craft over all nations.
 Italy, although indicating disap- proval of such a building program. Is said to have told the arms confer ence that if France constructs ten ships she must carry out a similar building program.
 The combined French and Italian fleets thus would be some 100000 tons stronger than the British or the A rferican altotments under the res vised figures agreed on yesterday by the big three,
 Washington, Dee. 16-The French 1eiexatiof has served notice on the Armament Conference that France will build ten batt1eships during the ten years subsequent to 1925, 1t was stated today by all official British spokesman,
 The annouh6efn nef7t-eoniRS from a British spok okesmaH-caused eonSid- erabIe surprise in conference quarters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
RESIGNATION OF HAMILTON
 IS PRODUCED

Disgraced and disfranchised be- cause of his arrest and conviction on the charge of bribery, Edward T. Hamilton yesterday afternoon formal ly resigned as a member Of the Board of Aldermen as a representative of the Seventh District. His resignation was produced at his trial by his at'S torneys, who signif1ed their intention of forwarding it to City Clerk Fran cis P. Dunigan today.
 Official action on the resignation und oubted1y will be taken at the meeting of the board on Monday night. The selection of his success or is provided for in the city char ter, which empowers the remaining ;twenty-thI&ee aldermen to nominate and elect a successor, who must be of the same political faith as Hamil- ton and who must be ta resident of the same district.
 Former Alderman Paul DEhe is prominently mentioned as the logical candidate to replace Hamilton. D'Elia served several years the board but was defeated for re-eBec- ton last month by Alderman Bernard Brady.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
France May Send Army
 Further Into Germany

Paris, Dec 16-Demand for further military occupation of German soil as a result of Germany's announce ment that she cannot pay the in demnity instalIment due January 15. was made today by "Pertlnax. pc Heal editor of the Echo De Paris. He said there should be a continuation of the occupationa1 plans which were interrupted last May when Germany accepted the Allies indemnity ultt- matum.'- At that time France was insisting in occupation of the Ruhr district containing Germany's coal mines.
 Tt is not difficult to foresee what reply the Allies will make to the Ger man note," said the Petit Parisen, government organ. Tt Is known that England seems disposed to relinquish her claims on Germany and accept German bonds in payment for Allied debts. This would facilitate the issue of an international loan If the loan is made, America uld doubtedly would participate and would furnish Ger many with the gold necessary to make her indemnity payments to tho Allies
 Germany will not default entirely the indemnity payments due in Janu- ary and February, but will pay what she can, the German ambassador in- formed the French government to- day.
 The German envoy, Dr. Meyer von aufbeuren, called on Premier Briand and spent some time explaining the indemity note received by the repa- rations commission from Berlin yes terday.
 Germany, through her ambassador, asked that she be granted delay ip making the payments without any penalties being inflicted.
 The slump in exchange rates had deprecated Germany's credit based on coal delivered tc France. This has resulted from the fact that Germany IS credited with the German domestic prices, not the French.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
Prevent Closing
 Small Theatres

New Haven, Dec. 16.-Judge Err nest c. Simpson in the CoIrs of Com r1,.on Pleas today granted temporary injunction of 6 number of small the- atricai proprtetors, restraining the ci Y attorney, chief of police and other city officials from carrying out their threat to close the theaters in ques- ion and serve warraTTts for violation Of af1e city ordtnanc-< as q result of tI,e order of the mayor revoking the ater permits and the refusal of the city authorities to renew them be- cause the law regarding construction and operation of theaters is not being observed.
 The Injunction grar-ed today fol- lows similar action in the Superior and United States District court in behalf of ffc larger t1ea.ter proprfe- tors or so.vr1ers. wi1o will have q hear ing on the question of permanent irl- functions in the respective courts next week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
ATTY. C0RC0RAN
 FLEES BOSTON

Boston, Dec. 15-News of the flight to Mexico of Attorney Daniel J. Cor coran, against whom disbarment pro- ceedings are pending. created a sen- sation in legal circles here today. The Suffolk County grand jury was pre- pared to grant an indictment against Corcoran, charging conspiracy to eX- tort money.
 Is impossible under relations now existing between che United States and that country. Corcoran. follow ing the removal of District AttorneT Nathan A. Tufts and the expose Of the notrioua Mishawum Manor ReysI, removed with his family to Portohes- ter. N. F., there he declared himself outside the jurisdiction of the Massa- chusetts Supreme Court, The court, however, continued it's plans to dis bar the lawyer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16

Being exceedingly ptssE in tine West End, Prohibition Bhf6FeefaeHt agents, who have offices in tha GeHHty court house. added more efHipnsRt ta the three profitable faais #eFe made; one on Hancock avenue and two an Black RoeE avenue:
 At es7 HaRsseil aveHHs, Adoipn WaFaisja WAS aRPseaeaded. WitR him, for eviaeaea .tHa officers gathered in a eaRasF gtiii. 1e feet ef coil. and three san7pIs FeaeRtaeies, containing respectively {t9e g}iaFts gai1ca aid two GHaFts.
 The nssEs sEsP vas made St H Black RseiE avenue: If the house at this lacatiaR had heeH offered for feRt no deuht ths advertisement might
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
Senator Lodge Author
 of Four Power Treaty

Washington, Dec. Is - Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, majority leader of the Senate. revealed today as the author of the four power treaty of the Pacific. which replaces the Anglo Japanese alliance.
 There has been considerable spec ulation in Washington concerning the actual auth horship of the instrun ent.
 Several textual changes were sug- gested by Secretary of State Hughes and Senator Underwood, Democrat, leader of the Senate, after Lodge had drawn up the treaty. These were in- corpoarted, but the actual drafting was done by the Massachusetts Sena-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
Tries To End Life
 By Dose of Iodine

Mrs, Mary Romanaf, 26. employed as a maid at 2724 Main stTset. the home of Frank 4. .Heaiy, the sroeeEs attempted to end her fife this noon given as the cause Of the atteTap ed suicide. The emergency anbuIaf1ea; with Dr. A. EornbGlt. responded a.ld hospitai. wfera her condition is re. norted as favorable. Mrs: Rof11anai is the mother of tTa children ]L ]L ana "a. not living with her. Her brooding nver inc marital troubles is believed to have led her to attempt to take her life.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16

States Attorney Cummings in presenting his case to the court, emphasized more particularly the following outstanding facts:
 t'The civic life of Bridgeport. Or of any other community, if it is to be successful, requires absolute confidence in public of fcials.
 MT. Hamilton had been a man of good standing in the commun- ity heretofore. What lapse of morality led him to do this deed, no one knows, and perhaps, he himself couldn't tell.
 'The fact remains. however, that it is a transaction that can not be too vigorously denounc- ed. It is the kind of a transac- ton that shatters faith in the in tegrity of public officials. and the kind to bring unjust suspicion upon the innocent.
 MT. Hamilton is intelligent, and he should have known bet ter. The crime is of more than ordinary importance, involving, as it did, a crucial vote at a cru ciai time.
 Did Not Tell Truth
 'I suppose that when he told me his story, he would tell the truth. I regret that he did not. There were missing chapters in his story. and there were also affirmative and deliberate false statements. The false state ments of an affirmative character had to do with his voting at the council meeting.
 He tried to say that he was persuaded into the transaction and that he promised, at the instance of MT. Cornell, to vote Cor the Democratic candi- date.
 eff this were true, it would be a reflection upon MT. Cornell, but I can say 1t is not true. I haven't the slightest doubt on that point. The cu1pable part of that state ment to me WAS that 1t was in-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
Prohibition Officers
 Add 70 Collection
 Of Modern ClxviOs

have included the wei known phrase with al modern eonvenien6es,"
 It is a two family dwelling, but a still was found aa f{le premises, be- ing used equally by tha twe tenants, The tenants. aaw Under arest, are Jo- seph Fianrus. and A1eeik Cominskey. Two samples were taken upstairs in the home of FiaHFus, eae containing a saliaH. and a small betle containing g six ennaea af alleged whisi1ey.
 I3ewasteiFR tas saHa aiea were seiz- able. being five gafiazas sad one quart 1iaa still WAS also captured and sent t7 t!aa Feas. United States Cerhrnis- sieRa# Hugh J. LaEcfy will give the entIre haul. east and properties, the | t'eHee aYeF," in his court, probably tnm eFFew HefAing,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
ACCEPTS ZRLSH PEACE
COMPLETE SZNN FEN RULE
Outstandir,g Facts OF Cummings Charge

tended to place, at least tempor- arily, suspicion upon MT. Cornell.
 Told Queer Story.
 His story had two unhappy characteristics, likely to affect MT. Cornell and MT. Hartnett on one hand, and upon an unknown member of the Board of Aldermen on the other.
 There seemed grave reasons to believe that MT. Hamilton had not acted in the matter upon his own initiative, that someone else persuaded or counseled him to to do it.
 'tIt was my duty to inquire as to the man higher-up, but MT. Hamilton denied that there was any such person or persons.
 "If such was the position of affairs, it would be an abuse of power on my part to issue a warrant for the arrest of any other person except MT. Hamil- ton.
 Under such circumstances, I am powerless to act in this direc- tion. Unless MT. Hamilton re- tracts or makes new statement, or any other person confesses, the power of the States Attorneys of fee is exhausted.
 'I believe that MT. Hamilton could tell a more fuller story if he so desired.
 Gives Clean Bill.
 'I can stand here today and give a perfectly clean bill of health to all members of the Board of Aldermen. except MT. Hamilton, to the Mayor, the City Clerk, MT. Hurley, the newspaper man, MT. Hartnett and MT. Cor nell.
 "A1l were interrogated at length and under oath. All acted completely with absolute frank ness, and I am satisfied that there Is not the. slightest reason to suspect any other person con nected with the city government was connected with MT. Hamilton in his attempt to brJbs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16

Arrived Late.
 Although Hamilton was ordered to report at high noon today, he did not arrive at the jail until close to one o'clock. Every attempt was made by the jail officials to withhold informa- ton as to his arrival, and his ultimate assignment in the institution.
 Prior to reporting to Sheriff Pease MT. Hamilton was at liberty this morning and stroI1ed about the streets for a time. Shortly after 10:3O, he was the center of an interested crowd in front of the Security building on Main street, where he held an inn promptu reception to several friends, who were profuse in their expressions of sympathy and regret.
 Klein Makes Plea.
 Hamilton was sentenced late yes terday afternoon by Judge Allyn L. Brown in the Criminal Superior court His plea of guilty was follow ed by an eloquent appeal of his coun- sell Attorney Jacob B. Klein. for clemency and the tempertng of jus tice with mercy. He was arraigned and put~to piea after lengthy confer er1ces had been held between his counsel, States Attorney Cummings, Judge Brown and Attorney Thomas M Spel1acy of Hartford and New York, who came to Hamilton's assist ance at the eleventh hour.
 While the states investigation or the Cornell bribery charges has not been stopped, in the strict sense of the word. it has been indefinitely sus- pended. MT. Cummings said today
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