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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-12-15
Present and Future.

The wise youth prepares for the future,
But during the holiday whrI
He should also remember the present
That's expected ny his best girl
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-12-15
Baku's Imports OF Wire.

Baku, Russia, imports $4,000 worth
of wire monthly from the United
States.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
K. OF (. TAXES
 29O CANDIDATES

Candidates to the number of 29o, the largest class ever initiated into the Fourth degree, Knights Of Colum- bus, had the degree conferred upon them yesterday in New Haven Mem bers were present from all parts of the state, 10 of the candidates being from Bridgeport, and large delega- 1ion of other Bridgeport members took the trip to see the work exemph- fled, and to attend the banquet at the Hotel Taft
 Patriotism was the keynote of the address delivered by William P. Lar kin of New York City, Supreme df- liam J. Mu1ligan of Thompsonville was toastmaster at the banquet, the invocation being by Rev. James P. Heating of St. Francis Orphan asy- I,1m Mayor Fitzgerald delivered an address of welcome while vocal solos were rendered by Dr. Frank J. O'Neil New Haven and Allan McQuhae, New lowed the ceremonies and a preceded the banquet. In the morning mass at St Mary's church, conducted by Rev. Stephen Crowley, prior, was at tended by the members.
 The Bridgeport candidates were John J. Ryan, Vincent Keane. James II. O'Rourfe, Ralph E. Driscon, Raymond J. Eongdon, Arnold J. Neal, Harold J. Hayes a7>- Thomas, Kenney.
 The Bridgeport members who at tended were George Burns. Patrick McGee, JohS J. Conway. Edward T. Gilligan, Dr. John F7innegan. John Coates. Jr.. Daniel P. Harrigan, Arch ibald Leverty. Robert T. Rock, John I'aIby. Joseph Carroll and Peter Day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
STRATFORD MA 7 PURCHASE NEW
 PUMPING ENGINE

discounts of any kind being offered. At the meeting of the board tomor- row evening il will be immediately ascertained whether an appropriation can be secured for prompt purchase. Otherwise the matter will have to drift along until another budget time rolls around. which is October The question of better ladder equiprn ent is also under consideration, for at the High school fire. even with poor pressure. better results could have been accomplished by the men had higher ladders been available.
 A 65 pound pressure at the -hydrant. which is the best that can be count ed upon in the, lowest parts of the town. and that in the evening when few people are drawing from the mains, is none too good. Hydrants in Stratford are 800 feet apart as a general thing which means as a rule 500 foot lay of line to the average fire. so that by the time the water reaches the end of the line a cons:d- erable part of the pressure from the opening of the mains is lost It is also said that in the Huntington road and Paradise Green sections, two of the highest points in the town, that 24 pound pressure. at the open ings is good can be secured under the present direct pumping con- ' dftiona-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
SCANELL HELD
 IN $5OoO BOND

Held under s5.oOO bonds for the Federal authorities, Theodore Scan ell, alias Theodore Scan1on," alias Frank Coupe" of New York city, who was arrested Saturday afternoon for passing forged money order, de- nied today that he knew or was con- nected in any way with Nathan Romer, of New York, who WIS ap- prehended here some time ago for a similar offense.
 Scane1l, however, is thought to ba a member of a gang which recently stole a large quantity of money or ders from Brooklyn postal station. Another man who is reported to have been with Scanen at the time, also made a successful getaway.
 Two post office inspectors are ex- pected to arrive here from Brooklyn today, and Scanell will be put under a severe gril1ing.
 Scanne1 was arrested Saturday af- ternoon shortly after he had passed a bogus money order for $5 on Morris Bomstein, jeweler of 1,2S7 Main street.
 Bomstein, a jeweler of 1,ss7 Main passing a fake money order in Stam- ford. The report that a reward of s1, 900 has been offered for the mans arrest is not confirmed by the police
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
SEVEN MOTOR
 CASES HEARD

Seven automobile cases were dis posed of in the City court and 10 motorists were arrested this morning for various violations of the state auto laws. The police drive continues with much vigor, but arrests over the weekend were not as numerous as week ago.
 The following cases were settled in the City court: Samuel Nichols, 119 Thompson street, overlooking jitney, nolled on the payment of $5; James w. Gordon, 1463 Park avenue, same charge, nolled; Thomas J. McNamara, 1717 Noble avenue, parking, noIled on the payment of $1; Edward S. Hidden, 275 Park avenue, New York City, speeding, no1led on the payment of S10; Jacob Katz, Springfield. Mass, speeding, noIled on the pay ment of S10; Mrs. Roy A. Sherwood, New York city, speeding, no1led on the payment of s10. and Columbus Noise, Brooklyn. speeding, forfeited s25 bonds
 Those arrested this morning were: Horatius Rice, 50 Newfield avenue. violation city ordinance; Henry Cur ran, 2S4 Lenox avenue; same charge; Gilbert J. Dincent, 136 Howe street, nol1ed; Fred W. Schaede1, 292 Bun nell street, speeding; Charles Dele 1iaggiaos, 14 Garfield avenue, speed ing; Elmo Yanck, 40 Garfield ave- nue, reckless driving; Anton Lakare- wich, 116 Park avenue, speeding; Frank T. Olsen, 2759 Fairfield avenue, failure to complete jitney run; Tony Luciano Westport, same charge and John Donawski, Sratford, improper lights.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
PRTV7L LEGE MUST
 BE PUT OUT OF P Q. DEPARTMENT

done for another. Privilege should be chased out of the Post Office De- partment then it will become a great business; when it becomes a business it retires from politics; and then, and not until then, will it become great public untility.
 The Post Office Department now IS a cross between a convenience and an oppression. It has been used contrary to every theory of American 1nstitu- tions more than once- It has been done over and over again
 '@The purpose of the Post Office De- partment is to serve commerce ana trade but you can not bind the coun- try together if you are going to do things for one man that you don't do for another.'
 "Government'' said MT Seitz. is bound to be inefficient because It has no initiative. Every thing has to De done by rule. It is one of the great defects of government that 1t has to do things by law. Every act must be authorized. Get rid of the red tape and then the Department can get down to business and become com mon carrier
 Previous to MT. Seitzs address Frank J. Buckley. representing the Postmaster General, gave talk on the present policies of the Department and R. F. Smith. representing the Treasury Department urged the CO., operation of the postInasters In the sale of thrift stamps
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
MANY RUMORS
 ON MESSAGE

City Hall is agog with rurnors today relative to Mayor Wilson's annual message which he will deliver to the Board of Aldermen tonight. Recom- mendations or suggestions contained in the message would not be disclosed today, although several matters have been reported that are to be dealt with.
 Recommendations for a change in the municipal accounting system may be made, and the city manager plan of government may be discussed. Ru- nor also has it that a corps of su- pernum erary or special police and fire men will be asked in the message
 Successors to Aldermen Walter G. Moore and William H. Brown will not be elected tonight The aldermen's resignafions will be formally rendered and accepted, but no action will be taken towards filling their vacancies.
 Provisions are contained in the city charter that a three day notice must be issued for a special session of the council for the specific purpose of election of new members befofe such action can be taken Members of the board declared today that such notification had been received, and and hat the appointment to the va cancies can not be taken tonight
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
IMPOSA WHO
 CUT CACCANO
 NOW MISSING

Sought by the police as the assail- ant of George Caccano, of 42S Kos suth street, who was cut with a razor Saturday night. John Imposa, of 61 Hallam street, could not be located today. His apprehension, however, is nomentarily expected.
 According to the police, Imposa' s father was employed with a gang of men including Caccano, at Pleasure Beach a short time ago. It was alleg- ed that the elder Imposa annoyed some women, and the foreman of the gang asked Caccano to speak to him about it. Caccano did so, and the man is Stid to have seized a pick-axe for the purpose of attacking Caccano. He was disarmed after a short fight.
 Later in the day, Imposa told his son about the quarrel, and John is reported to have met Caccano in Kos suth street Saturday night. He drew a razor and slashed Caccano across the face The injured man fled into Alexander DeLec's store, and jumped through window when he saw Inn pos. in pursuit. He receieved a cut on the leg from broken glass. and was taken to the Bridgeport hospital where he is still confined for treat
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
NO CLUE FOUND TO BEDFORD FIRE

No clue has yet been found as to the cause of the fire that yesterday morning completely destroyed the stables; of E T. Bedford, in which 12 valuable horses perished. The horses alone were valued at s10,000 and the entire damage done amounted to $1OO,000. Investigations are being conducted today by Westport officials to determine the cause of the fire.
 The stable of two stories and of wooden construction was situated a short distance off the Greens Farms Post Road and about a half a mile from the Standard Oil magnate's man. sion which is near the shore front. Members of the Westport fire depart ment were called but arrived too late as the fire had gained too great a headway.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
WELL KNOWN
 WOMAN DIES AT BRIARCLIFFE

~ Milford was saddened today when news became general of the sudden death yesterday at Briarcliffe lodge, Briarcliffe, N. Y., of Mrs. Josephine Mccarthy, wife of William B. McCar- thy, manufacturer, and Milford's most public spirited citizen.
 Mrs. Mccarthy had gone to Briar- cliffe to be present at the graduation exercises at the Dow school, where her daughters, the Misses Justina A. and Imelba R. were students. She was suddenly stricken with heart failure shortly before noon Friday, while seated on the veranda of the hotel She never regained conscious ness.
 Mrs. Mccarthy was we'll known in Milford, Bridgeport and New Haven, being an active worker in church and town affairs She formerly lived in New Haven. She is survived by her husband, William B. Mccarthy, of the Rostrand Manufacturing company; two daughters, her mother, Mrs. Anna Hogan, New Haven; two sisters, Miss Margaret Hogan, New Haven; and Sister Justina of the Dominican Or der, New York city.
 Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06

Don C. Seit. of Cos Cob, speaking before upwards of a hundred Connec- ticut postnasters, at Pleasure Beach on Saturday afternoon, declared that the heads of the present government
 in this country were embarrassed be- cause the postmasters had become so useful during the war and had had so many things placed in their hands that it Was impossible to turn the of fees over to the first fellow who came along with the largest number of names on his list, which used to be the way postmasters were select ed.
 MT. Seitz said that he was at one time chairman of a committee of the Newspaper Publishers association and in that way came to know great deal about matters connected with the Post Office Department. After much experience he concluded that the persons who knew the least about the departu1erH were the Congressional Committees who had post office mat ters in charge.
 "One thing which initiates against government efficiency said Mr. Seitz "is the fact that no sooner does the Government take over any sort of business than it at once turns it into a privilege. That is exactly what we do not want. This country was founded on a platform of no privilege for any one. That nothing should be done for one which was not
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
DIR. O'HARA HAS
 NOTED GUESTS

Dr. William J. O'Hara of Barnum avenue left by automobile yesterday to attend the American Medical As sociaion which is in session for three days in Boston, Mass. He has as his guests Dr. L. L. Stanley, pr. S. L.. Marks, of San Francisco, Dr William Drpaer, Professor of surgery of Col umbia University, New York and Dr. F. s. Williams of this city. Dr. J. H. Beaudry of Bridgeport will join the party tonight.
 Dr Stanley is mostly recognized in the surgical and medical world as the proponent of the modern technic of transplantation of animal glands in to the human being, and latest re- ports give promise Of many unexpece- cd results in heretofore incura ble diseases, especially in preventing pre- mature seniiity.
 Dr. and Mrs. O'Hara recently re- turned from a two months motor trip covering New Orleans. California Canada and all interesting places EIn route they made a, thorough study of Dr. Stanley's methods while in San Francisco.
 The theory that Dr. Stanley has discovered, coupled with Dr. Ora per's theory and Dr. Henry A Cotton of Trenton. New Jersey, who is fa- cia1 specialist, shows that medicine and surgery are in a most advanced stage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
MURDER TRUNK
 IS DESTROYED

The Mott murder trunk. that helped send Wade to the gallows, that helped send Mrs. Mott to Wethersfield for life. and that Eddie Johnston helped carry to the Easton swamp for a year in jail. is no more. The impro- vised coffin in which George Mott was buried for a day, until discovered by the Bridgeport police, was con signed to the flames this morning, to- gether with it's contents, by order of States attorney, Homer S. Cummings.
 The cremating was done by D. A. Chadwick, Superintendent at the Fairfield County Court house, and es- pecial care was taken to even destroy the metal parts.
 Superintendent Chadwick has about finished the extra work done under his direction in the arrangement of the court room for the trial and va riouS exhibits that will not be kept as part of the records are being de stroyed or permanently disposed of. The second trunk. used as a decoy trunk that failed to decoy. will be re- turned to the Wade family, whose property it was.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
LABOR LEADERS SAY
 CONDITIONS IN CITY
 WERE NEVER WORSE
Gall Bridgeport Hardest Hit Industrial Center the East'-Hold General Assembly Partially Respon-
 sfble-No Progressive Legislation Passed

Officials of the Connecti- cut Federation of Labor in annual session here today termed Bridgeport "the hardest hit industrial center in the East.'' General labor conditions here were never worse in the history of Con- necticut, they asserted, and not the slightest sign of i'm provement is visible, and will not be until late fall.
 That the organization holds the General Assembly at least partially responsible for the present conditions as indicated in the statement of SecTe- tary Ira M. Ornburn, of New Haven, who stated that the legislature now in session is the most reactionary that has ever convened.
 Not a single piece of progressive Legislature, of even one that might tend to improve general condltlonS, has been passed since the legislature first opened" he declared.
 Instead, they have appropriated millions for state institutions that could have well afforded to wait an- other two years without suffering any great hardships.
 E'The legislature has not given the slightest recognition to the unem- ployed. And they have known all the time that there are 100000 unem- p1oyed working men and women in Connecticut at this minute with actual starvation string them in the face
 In discussing the local situation, Secretary Ornburn said: 'tIn all my years of experience. I have never seen conditions so bad They are really the worst in history. The fu- ture is very dark, and I cannot see the slightest sign of any improve ment-
 Secretary Ornburn and President Patrick F. O'Meara. of New Haven. head of the state organization, open ed the thirty-sixth annual convention in Carpenters Hall on Elm street this morning. Close to 200 delegates from practically every labor and union organization in Connecticut were on hand The convention will last for four days, the final session being held Thursday afternoon
 (Continued on Page Six-)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
DOG TEARS OUT
 CHILD'S CHEEK

Bleeding profusely and with the right side of her cheek practically of 737 Broad street was brought into the Emergency hospital in her moth er's arms, early yesterday afternoon. She was treated by Dr. B. J. Coyle and removed to her home.
 The little girl was playing with an Airda1e dog belonging to a next door neighbor when in some manner the dog became vicious and bit a large piece from the childes right cheek, tearing out the flesh and tissue from the corner of the mouth to the eye. The size of the cavity was, such that it was impossible for Dr. Coyle to sew the wound which in due time will have flesh grafted on.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06

Spurred to action by the disastrous fire of Saturday night, at the store of Friedman & Berger. Honeyspot road, Avon Park Stratford. at which a loss of s2o.000 was incurred because of inadequate water pressure, a meeting of the newly created Board of Fire Commissioners will be held tomorrow evening. At this time definite and immediate steps will be taken to fur nish the necessary equipment to pre- vent occurrences of such confiagra- tions-
 Chairman Robert Turney of the Fire board, and the other members have paid several visits within the last few days to other parts of the state, inspecting up-to-date apparatus The trip to the various fire stations in Milford was particularly interesting. where a new Seagrave combination pumping engine. hose cart and chem icaI was carefully considered The Seagrave machine, manufactured in Columbus, O.. by one of the oldest makers of fire equipment in the United States, is turned out in $50 and 500 gallon sizes. the difference in price being but small
 The 50o-gallon machine which is the one the Stratford officials are de- arcus of buying costs $12.eoo nat- no
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
NEWTOWN GETS $1OO,OOO FOR
 NEW SCHOOL

Miss Mary E. Hawley of Newtown, Conn, has given the town the sum of $1OO,000 for the purose of build ing a school building The new school will be known as the Hawley school in honor of Miss Hawley's mother and father, MT. and Mrs. Mar GUS Hawley. c. B. Taylor, also of New town, has offered spacious grounds in the rear of the proposed school for an athletic field for football, base ball and track events.
 The building committee consisting of c B. Taylor, A. T. Nettleton, c. A. Peale, Thomas Holian and C. G. Nor ris have selected Architects Sunder- land and Watson of Danbury who have designed a most attractive building of the old academy type. The exterior is to be of buff brick with lime estone trim and a slate roof of sea green color The building will contain ten class rooms. assebnlbly hall and gymnasium. The floors to be made of reinforced concrete. making the building f1reproof.
 The contract for the construction of this building has been awarded the Hewlett Company of Bridgeport who will begin operations immedi- ately. The school will be retdy for occupancy by January 1, 1922.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
LOCAL BANKERS TO
 BE REPRESENTED

Banking institutions of Bridge port will be prominently represent ed at the eighth annual convention of the New England Bankers Asso- citation at the New Ocean House, Swampscott, Mass, on Friday and Saturday. Edmund s. Wolfe, presi- dent of the First National bank of Bridgeport, as chairman, will repor, for the committee on the extension of banking institute work.
 The several state associations will meet Friday afternoon for the cleo tion of officers. F. B. Washburn, president of the Massachusetts Bank CTS Association, will be toastmaster at the banquet in the evening" Wal lace W. Atwood. president of Clark University, will speak on 'Geograph- ical Factors in the Development of American Industry.
 A joint meeting of the New Eng land association will be held Satur- day morning with William c. Red field former secretary of commerce and labor, as the principal speaker.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
HORSE CRASHES
 TWO WINDOWS

Frightened by some unknown cause, a horse owned by F. W. Hof- man, of 1S6 Gilbert street dashed away from the barn shortly after g o'clock this morning, dragging a wagon behind him. The animal tore down six-foot fence, ga1Ioped mad ly through an alley into State street and crashed through two plate glass windows in the store of the Union Wall Paper company, at 290 State street The horse was badly cut by broken glass and the wagon was en- tirely demolished. The animal is now in the veterinary hospital of C. E. Atkins, in John street. J. Umstatter, of 527 Fairfield avenue was in charge of the horse at the time of the run away.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
BELIEVE MEN WILL
 NOTTAKEW WACECUT

The trolleynlen are still in session in New Haven considering the ballots from Il divisions Of the ConnecGcut com pany. Unotffcially it is announced that the men have voted to reject the Is per. cent cut.y but a strike vote is not in the offing because of the ad- verse vote.
 While the matter is being threshed out the old scale is in force. which will have a tendency to prevent any strike action. and there seems no doubt that some common ground will be found upon which the cornpanv and the men will agree
 Should no agreement be reached with the pI~2t balloting to follow It is likely that second offer will be made by the company and a second vote taken by rotormen and conduc- tors all over the state If this pro- cedure does not bring results gratify- ing to both parties to the controversy the matter will then be laid before a board Of arbitration
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-06
EXPECT BRIDGE TO
 BE FINISHED TODAY

Repairs to the underpinning of the Congress avenue bridge which were started at midnight Saturday and which were expected to be finished at daylight today, are still in pro- gTess.
 Because of the anture of the work it would only have been by remark able speed that necessary repairs could have been made in the time aI- lotted and it now is hoped to have the bridge ready for traffic before rush hour this afternoon.
 Before that time the Connecticut company will continue service at short intervals on the North Bridge port line to the General Electric plant che Beardsley park secIion, while the Barnum avenue and New Haven cars will be routed over the Stratford ave nue bridge to East Main street and thence to Barnum avenue, and the Brooklawn cars will use the Golden Hill loop