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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-20
WOMAN A SUICIDE.
Mrs. Dennis M. Dammon of Bellows
Falls Drowned Herself.

Bellows Falls, May 20.-The body Of
Mrs. Dennis NJ. Dammon was found in
Saxtons River, near this village, yes
terday in about four feet of water.
Mrs. Dammon, who had been in poor
health for some time, started for a
walk about 5 O'Clock as she had done
frequently, and not returning at the
usual time searching parties, inciud-
ing 80 or more boy scouts, made a
tour of the nearby hills and woods.
The body was found in the river about
four hours after she left the house. II
is supposed that she committed sui
side.
She leaves husband, who is a
member of the firm of Putnam & Dam
mon, grocers. and a son, Melvin II.
Dammon, a World war veteran.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-20
CELLEY--LANE.
Barre Parties Were United in Mar
riage Last Evening.

Herbert Celley and Miss Annie Lou
ise Lane, both of South Main street,
were united in marriage by Rev. Bert
r. Lehigh at o'clock last evening at
the Baptist parsonage on Franklin
street. They were attended by Mr.. and
Mrs. Gay Coffin, the latter a sister OF
the bride. The single ring service was
used. Mr.. and Mrs. Celley will reside
in Barre, the groom being an engineer
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-20
NOT ALLOWED
TO OFFER BAIL
Giuseppe De Filippo Held
for a Hearing Before
u. S. Commissioner
ARRAIGNED TODAY
AT JERSEY CITY
He Is Charged With Con-
spiracy to Destroy U. 5.
Assay Building

Jersey City, \. j., May 2O,-Guiseppe
De Filippo, charged with conspiracy to
destroy the United States assay office
in New York in connection with the
Wall street explosion last September,
to-day was held without bail for
hearing on May 26 by a United States
commissioner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-20
AMBASSADORS POST
FOR REP. P. II. DALE

There was a rumor about
Montpelier to-day that Repre-
sentative Porter II. Dale of the
second Vermont district had
been offered appointment as am
bassador to some nation, un-
named. Inquiry Of Representa-
tive Dale at Washington has not
vet substantiated or denied the
rumor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-20
Bill to That Effect Was In
troduced in National
House
ORDERS WAR DEPT.
NOT TO PUBLISH
Pending Further Investi-
cation of Correctness
of Lists

Washington, D. c., May 2o.-A bill
directing the war department to sus-
pend publication of Stacker lists pend
ing further investigation as to their
correctness, was introduced to-day by
Senator Stanley, Democrat, Kentucky.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-20
wise Girl

Mr Hueeins-boes your sister 4
wavs iook under tbc bed
Her httie brothcr-Aes. ard shen
vou Gene 60 see Der she loeks under
The sofs--Boston LransCrIVt-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-20

Practios for the American Legion
hasehau team uiIl - hel8 a. Lincoln
eampus. instead of Goddard sf >
ociook this sfteTnson
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-20

The man Who burns the midnight OIL
nexer seems 20 make as much money a.
the one Who sells it-BostoH Tran
script
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-20
A case in Point.

They say that misfsTtunes come in
pairs Do you think sot'
yes. when the other fellow has three
Of a kind Boston Transcript
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
MUST CONSIDER
 INTERFERENCE
 OF DEMOCRATS
Attitude of New Alderman
 Set Right When Messrs. t Neness and Hogan Admit
 Being 'EGreen.'

The watchfu1neSs of the Dem ocrat- fc aldermen because of their inexper- fence in alderTnanic matters last night was minconstrued for tinle by the Republicans as a reflection upon cer- tain officials. The particular inter- est of the Dem ocratS in every meas rfgardless of it's minor or major i'm ports of Assistant City Attorney w. Parker See1ey, pending more mature and thorough consideration before the recommendations were accepted.
 Alderman David w. Price took ex- ception to the procedure, and taking the floor stated that he had listened to the attacks upon the City Attorney and his assistant when there was not the slightest need or cause.
 ''We have confidence in our com rnittass, xand we accept their reports in good judgment We should do the same with the reports and opin- ions of our legal department, and I move that we settle the claims the basis of the recommend datfons of MT. See1ey."
 MT. Price was quickly set right by Aldermen Veness and Hogan. who attributed their watchfulness to the fact that they were gteen and inex- perience. and on the settlement of important claims they believed they should be more thoroughly considered, and not passed over lightly. particu- 1ar1y when each claim represented the expenditure of several thousands Of dnLLor,a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Pretty Wife
 Seeks Divorce
Denied Her Love By Rich Hubby's Frequent Business Trips" Out of Town.

Detroit, Dec. 2O-''He denied me love and when I told him life with out love was driving me to thoughts of suicide he thrust a revolver in my hand and told me to go to it. de- clared Mrs. Rose Fecteau in explan- ation of her divorce suit against her husband. George M. Fecteau, pro- prSetor of a chain of mems wear stores.
 The suit is suppressed case and although the divorce has been pend ing sevC: al m7ntbs the z ct became known only when Mrs Fecteau's a. torneys unnecessarily sn":,Et an in . veRtory of her husbands property and had he case put ever on the court tale ndar for January 10.
 'I loved him. loved his two chill dren as l would my own, b 1t he left me to go on business trips to Chi cago and St. Lotis,' she says.
 Unable, she savs, to bear living him last September, since which. time he has been Contributing $32.5O a week toward her support.
 Mrs. Fecteau, as R oSe Morrison, was a nurse in her home town, Hudson Falls N Y., when she met Fecteau. A brief and whirlwind courtship fol- lowed. Then they married and after a honeymoon in New York and Allan tic City they came to Detroit, where she was introduced to his two moth erless daughters, June and Evelyn. inventory of her husbands property Mrs. F7ecteau's counsel said Fecteau was worth about S1,000,00O. This Fecteaus counsel denies, asserting S100,000 was nearer correct. Fecteau has filed a cross bill against his wife.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
SENATOR MILAN
 LEADS OPPOSITION

cultural Bloc" is going to stick.
 This was the answer today by Sen ator Kenyon, of Iowa; Senator Cap per, of Kansas; Senator McNary, of Oregon, and Republicans from west ern sta2es to criticisms iof the Bloc's activities.
 It was echoed by Kendrfck of Wy orning, Smith of South Carolina and Democrats from the west and south, identified with -Hle Bloc.
 Attacks on the Bloc have served to solidify its Republican and Dem ocratic membership, in the Senate and House, and to strengthen dhe movement to assist the farmer to find @ profitable marker for his products and the consumer to purchase ;ihese either having to pay tribute to the niddleman, it was said.
 Backed by the Bloc, pending leg islaion for the appointment of a dirt farmer on the Federal Reserve Board will pass. it was predicted and the farmer will eventually be given more flexible personal credit accom- modatsons, and a banking system commensurate with his financial needs.
 Resump ion of the fight over this legislation in the Senate today found Kenyon and Capper leading the de- nand for it in the face of opposition of Senator Mclean, Republican, of Connecticut, chairman of the Sena-e Banking and Currency Committee, and other eastern senators.
 Mclean oontended that President Harding was already empowered % appoint a representative of the agri- cultural interests on the Federal Re serve Board without being directed by Congress to do so, as provided by the amendment to the pending bill offered by Senator Smith.
 Mclean was supported by Senator Edge of New Jersey who said, if the Smith amendment were to be adopt ed, he saw no reason why he should not offer one providing for the ap- pointment of Q manufacturer on the beard to represent the manufactur- CTS interests.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
DE VALERA HYPNOTIzED BY LLOYD GEORGE LIKE
 PRES. MIL SON AT VERSAILLES CONFERENCE
BRAND HAPPY OVER FRANCES
 ACCEPTANCE

London, Dec. 20-(By the A. P)- France has accepted Secretary Hughes naval ratio for capital ships, and we are glad of the relief it will afford us," Premier Briand Of France Is reported as declaring in an interview with the Daily Mail.
 Regarding secondary units. we are yet uninformed respecting the six 10, 0,O00-ton ships which Germany is al- lowed to build under the Versailles treaty. We shall ask the Washington conference to take tllis consideration into account"
 Upon how far the French delegates were disposed to modify their origi- nal ten-ship construction proposal at the postponed meeting of the naval committee appeared to hang today the hopes of the armament confer ence for an early and successful cul- imitation of negotiations for naval limitation.
 The adoption of a conciliatory at tttude by the French was regarded by American officials as a step toward settlement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
ALDERMEN RELECATE
 USELESS COMMISSION
Alderman Lavery Supported By Mayor Points Out Worthlessness Of Commission Appointed In 1915

vicinity of that bridge are terrible. and should be removed. POne member of the commission, Daniel Walker, is dead and no successor was ever named. Suit has already been started by the Frank Miller Lumber Com pany because of the bridge, and we
 q S---r- 7-r r.-Yg1 .a an probably would not if other suits were started.''
 Both Mayor Atwater and Alderman Wilbert Sanford, Republican, sup ported MT. Lavery, and spoke in favor of his measure. Mayor Atwater brought out the fact that orders have been received from the War Depart ment in Washington to take immedi- ate steps to remove the piers on which the bridge is constructed.
 The old commission was appointed by ex-Mayor Wilson in May, 1915, to have charge of the construction of the bridge and the equipment of the structure and approaches. MT. Wilson was chairman, and the members were William E. Primrose, Mauritz Olsen, Patrick H. Brady and Charles H. Poland, secretary. The commission will present the next board meeting with a full report of it's activities and progress since it's organization.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

MT. Smith estimated the. buildings to be worth $92,92S. Together with the tax commissioners valuation of the land and business, this made a total assessment of $444, 399. The tax computed was S12,S43.13 with interest to date bringing the total to $13,1Os.-
 MT. Seeley recommended the settle ment of the claim upon this basis, but his recommendation was not adopted.
 Other recommendation to settle the claims against the estate of the late Robert M. Judson for benefits from the Plaza project and the discharge of certain property liens and the subse- quent withdrawal of the estates ap- peals from the Superior Court, was likewise held up, was an offer to settle another claim of the same es- ate in connection with the change of grade on Golden Hill street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
ALDERMEN HAVE REMEDY TO PREVENT FIASCOS OF
 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Protection of ballots used during elections at meetings of the Board of Aldermen were the aim of three measures introduced last night City Clerk Francis P. Dunigan and Alder man John Y. Caldwell were the prime factors in the agitation for such leg islatton. The measures are directly the result of the loss of ballots dur ing the confusion and disturbance that attended the recent Presidential election.
 custodian of the ballots, communicat- ed with the board and asked that a standardized ballot be created to supplant the generally used assort- ment of slips of paper.
 Tt has been the custom Iii the past" he said. ito use various sized pieces of paper when ballotfng. l would recommend the adoption Of rule establishing "a standard sized ballot bearing the seal of Bridgeport, and I would suggest an amendment to the rules providing that the ballots must be counted in the presence of the city clerk. and turned over to him for fling"
 Alderman Caldwell introduced a resolution to the effect that the city clerk purchase two ballot boxes for use during council meeting, and anothr resolution similar. but more
 
 He suggested that in case of every election, the Bayor appoint two tell CTS to collect and count the ballots, report to the Mayor and turn the ballots over to the city clerk The city clerk should tmm mediately, in the presence of the mayor, deposit the ballots in an envelope on which is marked the date and the purpose of ballots in an envelope on which is the vote. The signatures of the mayor and city clerk should then be written across the back of the envelope In such manner that the envelope cam not be opened without destroying the signatures. The city clerk should re- tain the envelope for 35 days, and then destroy it unless otherwise or dered by the council.
 MT. Dunigan's communication and the Caldwell ballot resolutton were referred to the Rules Committee, while the Caldwell ballot box resolu- tion was sent to the Miscellaneous Committed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

The old East Washington Avenue Bridge Commission was shunted into discard by the Board of Aldermen last night, and Mayor Fred Atwater, the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer instructed to take over its work. Dissatisfaction over the in effectua1 results attained by the com mission were expressed by both Dem ocratic and Republican aldermen. The old commission undoubtedly will terminate it's existence at the next Scouncn meeting, on January 3, when a full report of it's activities, since it's organization more than six years ago, must be made.
 It remained for Alderman William J. Lavery to express the general dis satisfaction over conditions existing as a direct result of the present condi- tions of the bridge. He introduced the resolution that abolished the com mission and named it's successor, and In support of his measure stated that present conditions are a serious men ace to shipping, and that immediate steps for improvement should be taken.
 Since that commission was ap- pointed in 1915,' he said, 'it has done practically nothing. Conditions in the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
INVENTORY OF
 CITY NEEDED
 DECLARES HOGAN

As a much-needed piece of equip ment, heretofore missing. Alderman William E. Hogan last night intro duced a resolution to the council pro- viding for the taking of a complete and thorough inventory of all city property.
 As one of the first essentials Of an efficient, business-like administra- tion,' MT. Hogan told the board, this inventory is an absolute necessity. At the present time, we may all have @ fair, general idea of what the city owns, but I doubt if there is anyone who has an accurate and complete record of all municipal possessions.
 Tt is my purpose to survey the city, list its possessions and holdings, and file the inventory in the office of the City auditor where it will always be accessible for the use of anyone.' The resolution was referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Stearns Death Not Result of
 Criminal Act

Although unable to explain the zig gag course of the autom ofoile driven on the night of December 3, by Ed ward F. Stearn, no criminal action is found by Coroner John J. Phelan- A finding made public this morning re- views the accident in which StearTn, of New York, and Mrs. Hannah Hluboky, Stamford, we're killed.
 Mrs. Hluboky, 19, was walking on one side of the road on a trolley track. with her husband, when the Searns car, operated in peculiar manner, was driven diAgonal1y across the roadway. striking her with such force that she died early the next morning in Stamford hospital. The car ended his wild trip by striking a pole at the roadside. Sterns was thrown out, and he. too, suffere fracture skull, from which he died two hours later in the Stamford hos rsttaL He was A years of age.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
LAST STAND OF
 JITNEyS FALLS
 BY NEW ORDER

One of the last moves towards the disruption of organized jitney service in Bridgeport was taken last night by the Board of Aldermen when they or dered the Bridgeport Bus Association to remove the stand at the corner of Main and John streets. The stand was erected by the jitneymen in the hevday of their success for the sale and distribution of the jitney tickets. of late, it has not been used and is taking up valuable space that is want ed by several Christmas vendors. In The event the jitney association fails to comply with the order, the Director of Publtc Works was authorized to take whatever steps would be necessary to disIna utle the shack
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Bomb Explosion Brings Police
 To Wall Street

New York, Dec 20-Damage esti- mated at S5,000 was done by the ex- plosion early today of a bomb which had been thrown or placed in the hallway of a building on Grand street. The scene of the explosion was only one block from police headquarters and the concussion gave officers there 2, scare, as some of them said they believed for a few minutes that threats to bomb Wall Street" had been carried out. Heavy guards were thrown around the whole Wall Street section yesterday as a result of "tips that a wholesale bombing of that part of the city was contemplated.
 The explosion caused excitement in Grand Street hundreds of people leaving their homes and running to the street, some of them in scant attire. EXaminat ton of the building in which the bomb was set off failed to reveal the nature of the internal machine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
JOHN CORNELL TO ENLIGHTEN WOMEN
 OF Sth DISTRICT

Democratic Town Chairman John A. Cornell. who on January takes office Es City Attorney, will address the wo- men of the Eighth District Democratic Club at their quarters, 2032 Main street tomorrow night. It is one of the few public appearances of MT. Cornell since he engineered the great Democratic victory at the last cleo tion. and he will impress upon the women the great and urgent need of their thorough knowledge and active participation in politics.
 Among the other speakers of the evening will be City Clerk Francis P. Dunigan, Miss Margaret M Dorsey, Miss May V. Plunkett, Esther c. Roo- nev, Hazel McGo1dricl1, and Mary M. Heffernan A cordial invitation has been extended to the women voters Of inc district.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Setzer Bridge To Be Formally
 Taken By City

Five members of the Board of AL dermen will be appointed by Mayor Fred Atwatsr today as representa- ties of the city to formally accept the Setzer Memorial Bridge at Boards ley Park. The special commission will attend the cerem onial exercises attendant to the opening of the bridge and will formally welcome the structure as the property of the city.
 Announcement of the completion of the bridge was made to the alder men last night by the trustees of the estate of the late Henry Setzea-, un- der the provisions of whose will the bridge was built. It is now ready to be turned OCT to the city, but the acceptance of the bridge will be de Iayed until the public ceremonials, when the necessary action will be taken.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Will Give Property
 Owners a Chance

Alderman Eugene c. J. Kelley ad- vocated before the Board of Aldermen last night the passage of his measure providing for public notification of all applications to install gasolene tanks. The granting of such permits is in the hands of the Fire Committed but Alderman Kelley offered a resolution, that, before such action can be taken the application must be published in the newspapers and an opportunity given for all property owners in the vicinity to express their opinions, and desires on the proposal. The meas ure is now before the Committee on Ordinances.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Democrats Hold Up Claims
 Put Through The Mill

Three legal opinions of Assistant City Attorney w. Parker Seeley re- commenting the settlement of three heavy claims against the city were temporarily held up by the Demo- cratic aldermen last night The re- ports were in reference to the claims of the Blue Ribbon Garage and the estate of the late Robert M. Judson.
 The Blue Ribbons Garage had ap pealed to the Superior Court from their assessment on the 1920 list dis putting particularly the assessment on six buildings on Fairfield avenue and one on Cannon street.
 Wilbur A. Smith was agreed upon to make a fair valuation of the prop erty in question, and his estimate was to be accepted as the basis for settle 1nent and the basis upon which the garage tax was to be paid.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
BREAK MADE IN
 PATROLiMAN'S LOCKER

Indications were today that Sher- lock Holmes and Craig Kennedy will be brought to Bridgeport and placed on the trail of the person or persons who broke into the locker of Patrol man 1Th omas Ma1oney, of the Bureau of Investigation, Saturday afterno on. Many valuable clues which are said to have been stored in the locker are missing, and it is admitted that the seriousness of the situation has made necessary the services Of the greatest criminal catchers. Holmes will prob ably come to this country aboard the good ship ttFIoat;ng Rib,'' escored by a squadron of warahips of the Polish navy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
HAMILTON'S RESIGNATION
 ACCEPTED

The resignation of Edward T. Ham i1ton as a member of the Board of Aldermen was received and accepted last night. No action on the election of a successor was taken. His suc- cessor will undoubtedly be chosen at the next meeting on January 3.
 Action was taken on the death of Sheriff David Goldberg, and Mayor Atwater was instructed to appoint a committee of three aldermen to draft appropriate resolutions of sympathy
 The successor to the late sheriff will also be chosen at the next regular meeting of the board.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Street Survey
 To Be Made

Members of the Streets and Side walks committee of the Board of AL dermen will conduct their first survey of the streets of Bridgeport tomorrow. Starting at nine o'clock in the morn ing they will make an automobile tour of every street, noting the present condition and the need of repairs. After the survey, the members will meet in the City Hall and discuss the budget needed to carry on next years work.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Commission To
 Attend Hearing

Percy T. Litchf1eld and the mem bers of the city's special transporta- ton commission will attend the Pub lie Utilities Commissions hearing in the county courthouse Thursday morn ing. The hearing is on the application of Christopher C. Wells for a permit to run a jitney between Trumbu11 Center and the Plaza. Notice of the hearing was served on the Board Of Aldermen last night, and the members of the transportation commission were ordered to attend.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
MUST SURRENDER
 HOLDINGS IN
 U. s. RAILROADS
(BY A. R.N

Washington, Dec. 20.-Wil1iam Rockefeller, Harold S. Wander bilt and George F. Baker, will have to give up by December 31 certain places they now hold on boards of directors of railroad corporations under a ruling today by the Interstate Commerce Com mission.
 Mir Rockefeller, the commits sion said in passing upon his ap- plication to retain a number of places, may be an officer of the Chicago. Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad but must drop out of either the New York Central board or the Delaware, Lacka- wanna and Western board.