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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26
MODEL SIGNAL LIGHT
 SHOWN AT HEARING

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 vate hospital, suffering from injuries received in the wreck.
 Coroner Phelan then inquired or Manager Potter whether there was company rule against crews or pas sengers carrying gasoline on trolley cars. Potter replied that there was a bulletin against the transporaion of dynamite and motion pictcure films on cars, brt no specific prov1s- ion egarding gasoline. The mana gers statement was confirmed by Superintendent Kibling.
 Those who attended the hearing this morning were Coroner Phelan, c. c. Ewell, engineer member of the
 public utilities commission; E. l. Rudd, chief engineer of the commls- sion; J. P. Wadhams, assistant chief engineer; Manager Potter and Super
 intendent Kibling, of the Connecu-
 company's line foreman, and Ch1e1 Motorman Jagoe.
 Albert Donnel1y, of New Haven,
 assistant engineer of the Connecticut company, who took measurements at the scene of the accident, Tuesday ! afternoon, told the coroner that there was an unobstructed view of ap- proximately 800 feet at the point of collision. The engineer also furnish ed data on the length of the block, and the running time between the two switches.
 | Leon Boute1ier, of Shelton, who l was a. passenger on the SOuIn-DOu11O | car, told practically the same story as did the other passengers who have | been examined.
 George H. Briggs, of Shelton, testi-
 fled that he heard Mills tell Sherman | to turn the signal at Cooks, and that | he noticed the signal was lighted when | the car left the switch.
 William Donovan, chief of the
 Shelton police. informed the court | that the five gallon can of gasoline 1 which .fY3 ha ha- 1 1onged to Stephen J. Palmer, town | clerk and judge of probate of the Town of Shelton. The gasoline is said
 to have been on the forward platform | Of the car. Palmer rode in the rear. John k- Orr, of Bridgeport, quail l lied as an expert on gasoline, and | testified that the deaths caused by the explosion of the gasoline fumes were | almost instantaneous. .0 Only one more witness, George l Denny" Robinson, conductor of the south bound car remains to be exam | ined. Robinson has been confined to
 his home for the past three days, and
 is still suffering from injuries which | he sustained. Coroner Phelan will visit the mans home in Derby, Mon l day morning, and will get the con ductor's version of the affair at that l time. His testimony will be of the l greatest importance inaSmuch as he is the only person who can tell wheth- CT the signal at South Shelton was | lighted when the south bound car | left that switch.
 AS has bee nsaid before, the time l element has developed into one of
 the most important phases of the in- vestigation. Much evidence relative o this and other points of inquiry is
 now in the hands of the coroner. Af- 1 ter the heairng this morning, Coroner Pheian, c. c. Elwel1, E. L. Rudd and
 J. P. Wadhams conferred in the cor l oner's office. The investigation has | now reached a temporary standStil1,
 and it is not probable that a finding will be rendered before the latter part of next week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26
Demonstrate Method
 Teaching Typewriting

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 School was the first school in the state In the east to adopt the music method of teaching typewriting this address was of special interest because prac- tical demonstration was given.
 Other speakers of the afternoon and their subjects were: A. H. Arm Mems Christian association, 'rWhat Business Man Wants; Irving V. Cob leigh, of Danbury. Business Eng lish"; Gertrude w Craig, instructor
 After an informal discussion of various commercial subjects, the meeting closed.
 About ten-thirty o'clock the first shorthand contest started. The mat ter was read by Dr. Edward H. FL ,dridge, of Simmons College, Boston, at the rate of 80 words a minute second at 100 words a minute and the were contestants present from Water bury, Middletown, Rockville, New Ha- ven, South Norwalk, Meriden and Wallingford. The local entrees were from Bridgeport High school; the Misses Campana, Fuller, Wallner, Feinstein, Lepore. Greening. Kelly, Kiely, Fuller, Stone, Chamay, Stiliings, and MT. Cuneo; from Booth and Bay liss school the Misses Batzko, Reich, Knapp, Bjorlin and Sarno.
 An hour later four typewriting contests were inorder for beginners championship; Connecticut School champio uship; Connecticut School championship; Connecticut State championship and High Schiol cham pionship. The contestants were: from Bridgeport High school, the Misses Fried, Frederick, Clark, Marsh, Moorehouse, Feinstein, Loth, Rozene, O'NeiI, Hayden Funny, Heavy, Greening, Rowland and MT. Levy; from Booth and Bayhss school, the Misses Houlihan, Thibault, Fenton, Chamberss and Nickerson. Contest directed by J. N. hnnbau of New York City. ,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26
A SWISS EXAMPLE.

CIRCUMSTANCES ARE slowly and painfully driving home 0 to Americans truths which should have been Among that of the conserving culvang forests For American lumbermen anything but their profits virgin forests and those of second growth behind wasted that exorbant and lumber being felt awakening to the fact that if different policy had been adopted years ago would be different conditions mountainous country the world, which is only dred thirty north to south, sixth of the Out every hundred miles in Switzerland thirty taken with rocks glaciers and but the remaining seventy, seventeen forests
 of the forests of Switzerland back Roman times and Caremagne said to have officials in charge of the forests There forest ord record far back 1904.
 unique feature of the system which beginning receive consideration in this country is the municipal forest It said Switzerland that because municipal 1.-The city forest of Zurich throughout cy put to work six hundred and has been work Switzerland does not produce is little difficulty getting the people to be interested preservation and development.
 With of labor and big coal strike in wood-lo plenty and situation concern There nevertheless cities smaller towns the United States which could practical matter of municipal forest to the subject already and there
 that day they will be quite In least in York State already start The public school children of Waertown have out ten thousand trees and those Newburg two thousand has public owned forest well under way.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26

Benson, native of a small Cape Cod fishing town, and an exponent of Tolstofs famous philosophy. She was of the type that has inmotal- ized the American girl as the finest example Of womanhood. Strong and sturdy of build, she was yet 1.-the and graceful in her movements, ana she possessed a pair of dancing blue eyes that shone like stars above the cheeks A mass of blond fresses adorned a head set well and firmly upon pair of broad capable shoul- ders encased in a natty blue Jersey, part of her rough but serv1ceable hiking attire.
 She was a girl of unusual intel lect, and we'll utilized the gray mat ter stored inside her well-shaped head. Several years of study among the best of New Eng1and's educalon- al institutes had laid an excellent foundaton for the course in hIe upon which she was embarking. Extens- i've readings of scripture and Tolsto1 and researches through the works Of accredited philosophers, ph1lanthro, pists and psychologists had rounded or her text book learning ana nad aided her preparations for the HIe task she was shou1dering.
 Firm in her convictions that the modern application of the funda men tai principles of economics ana phi lanthropy erred, and firm believer in the doctrines of Leo Tolsti: Rus sian philosopher and author, sne oe- apply for the benefit of others ana TO the best of her limited ability her own views on philanthropy and ph1ioSophy Tn every day twentieth century Hie.
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New York, she decided, afforded
 the best opportunities for the opera ton of her plans, and believing first of all that self-interest should be re- placed by sympathy, not of the mon etary but of the moral variety, she decided to test her own contentious and views by application to herself.
 Plans she formula ted, and arrange ments she made and completed, and last Tuesday morning Doris Benson bade farewell to her folks and friends in Buzzar6's Bay, Mass, and set out on a 350-miIe trip to New oYrk city, So strong was Sne in her determina- ton to aid her fellow man and to first experience personally hsr plans for others, she left her comfortable home, her family. her friends. She forsooll all that was cherished and dear to tll e
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DIED

FLEMNIING - In this city, Friday, Feb. 25, 1921, Patrick Flemming.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his son, William FIeniming, 227 New field avenue, on Monday, Feb. 2S, at S:30 a. m-, and from Blessed Sacrament church at g a. m.
 Intefment at St. MichaeIs ceme- tery. B25b* STANLEY - In this city, Thursday. Feb. 24, 1921, Ann Cox, beloved wife of Michael Shanley. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, SS Hunting street, on Monday. Feb. 2S at 8:30 a. m. and from St. Patrick's church at g a. m. solemn high mass of requiem will be offered up for the happy repose of her soul.
 Interment in family plot at St. Michaers cemetery. Auto cortege.
 B25bH O'LEARY-In this city. Feb. 25, 1921, John O'Leary.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his brother, Patrick O'Leary, 40 West avenue, on Monday, Feb. 2S, at S30 a. m-, and from Sacred Heart church at a. m. Interment at St. Michaefs cene- tery. a* SNYDER-In this city, Feb. 26. 1921, J. Howard, son of Julia A. and the late Frank Snyder, aged 20 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of his mother, 204 Warren street, on Mon day, Feb. 2S. at 9:30 a. m., and a. m.
 Tnternoept a+ Parl, ce1,,eta,x
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26

feminine heart, donned a coarse but appropriate costume for her journey, and while other members of her sex were busiIy planning on next week s social calendar, she trudged out of her home, pennilesS, and utterly depend- ent upon the sympathy and kindness of those with whom she came in con- tact
 Boston was made before nightfa1l on her first day, and from thence she started for New York, via Providence, New London, New Haven and Bridge port, where she arrived early Friday afternoon.
 During the whole of her 300 mile trip to the Park City she had not ac- cepted one cent of charitable aims. although from time to time the kindly administration of friendly farm wives proved blessings in dis guise. It was upon their considera- ton and courtesy that she depended for food and shelter and her requests were never in vain.
 According to her schedule she was due to arrive in New York Friday night when she would immediately begin upon the work she has assign ed herself. The thousands Of New York unfortunates will receive her care, and to them she will devote her whole life, regardless of pr1Vauon or personal recompense and having am- pie reward in the simple joy and hap piness that will accrue from her. charitable 1aborS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26
PERSONALS

MRS. CHARLES M. COLE was hos tess for tea this afternoon at the Brooklawn Country club. The fea- ture moving picture to be shown this evening after dinner will be Griffith'S Idol Dancer"
 THE MOST SUCCESSFUL DANCE given this season was held at the Bridgeport Business and Professional woman's club last evening, when the auditorium was packed to it's capacity. Tha Novelty Four coIored jazz orches- rra furnished music for the occasion During the evening cotillion figures were introduced by tfEe committee In charge and refreshments served
 MRS. GEORGE SHAW of East Eaton street has returned from Hart ford, Conn.,, where she has been yisr ittng friends for the past week. Mrs-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26

Seldom, indeed, in these days of modern means for milady's comfort and convenience does one meet with a young woman who willingly and cheerfully forsakes the snug comfy ness and leisure of her own home to undertake a 350-mile hike just to start on a career dedicated to the as sistance of mankind. Yet such a person passed quietly through Bridge port not so long ago, attracting noth- ing more than casual attention, des- pite the fact she was on the last leg of a long journey to New York where sine was about to enter upon a car her of intensive work among the more unfortunate of her fellow be- sngs.
 The young girl. for she was no
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26
EDITORIAL NOTES.

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26
What Do You Know About Your City?

6. What was the first street laid out in Stratfield?
 '. What was the original name of Park avenue?
 s. How long after the first street was laid out was the second street planned and how was 1t originally designated?
 g. What prominent corner in the center of the city has a. we'll under the sidewalk?
 TO- From what points did a ferry line run across the harbor?
 Answers to Yesterdays Questions. 1. To the people of Pequonnock
 2. It was originally known as Fair field Village and in 1701 was changed to Stratfield.
 3. They were obliged to organize a train band or military company.
 4. His salary was eighty pounds year and was paid in wheat, five shillings a bushe1; Indian corn and rye, three shillings bushel; and pork, 1-4d a pound.
 5. A drum was used to summon the people to church and the drummer was told to march ali around the meeting house in order that the sound might penetrate in all directions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26
FINE PLAY AT
 " TOMORROW

A. R. Parkhurst, for 25 years with the New York Sun. has described '"The Stream of Life' as 'sNot only tira most beautiful picture ever shown, but the most powerful sermon ever heard on Broadway" This is the picture which J. L. Hoff, editor of the Motion Picture World, Captain Richard p. Hobson. naval hero, and many other authorities declare is just as remarkable as ''The Birth of Ma tion." It was to have been shown at the Y NJ. C.. A. last Sunday af- ternoon but the fire which put out the lights made it impossible and the Y. NJ. c. A. got permission to hold it over and show it tomorrow afternoon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26
ROY SCOITTs pRONOTED

Troop 23, Boys Scouts of America connected with the Stratfield Baptist church, held a special promotion cer- emony Friday. Candidates Joseph Strohlin, Robert Cullen, Lloyd God frey and Stanley Bull were promoted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26
TALK ON CODE

Dean W. P. Iadd, of the Episcopal Seminary in Mifdletown. and chair man of the Child Welfare Commis- sion, will discuss the new children'S s code at the meeting of the Bridge port Pastors Association at its meet ing Monday morning. The Episcopal clericus and the heads of the vari- invited
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26
OBITUARY

FREDERICK J. BRENNAN, 145 Harlem avenue, who died at his home Thursday night, will be buried Mon day. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at 9-15 A. M. from the residence and at 9.45 from St. Pat rick's church, where a solemn high mass will be offered for the repose of his soul. Intement will be in St. MichaePs cemetery. MT. Brennan has made his home here for five years, and was an attorney. Prey ious1y he lived for twenty years in Washington, D. C. His death, which was sudden, was caused by heart failure.
 During the war he was in the ser vice of the government at the plant
 of F. w. Bliss & Company, Brook lyn, where he looked after the legal interests of the government. He was a native of AnSonia, and a Sradu- ate at Georgetown University. He is survived by his wife, four daughters,
 hanteI; three sons, Egbert, Sylvester
 and Vincent; two sisters, Miss Mary Brennan, of Buffalo, N. Y, and Mrs.
 James McMahon, of Hartford, and
 brother, John, of Bridgeport. JOHN o'LEARY, 40 west-avenue,
 died. yesterday. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the resi- dence at s.30 A. M. Monday and at g from Sacred Heart Church. Inter- ~o~--~ tery. He is survived by two broth CTS. Patrick and James, and three sisters, Mrs. William Smith, Mrs. J.
 Reilly and Mrs. D. Reilly.
 BESSIE sALTMAN, wife of Her man, died last night at Bridgeport Hospital following a short illness. Her home was at 107 Wentworth street, and she was very well known, being a member of Park Avenue Temple, Jewish council, Jewish Ladies | Aid Society and of the Hebrew Or phan Asylum. Besides her husband, who is president of Saltman DICK, | Inc. she is survived by two sons, At ttorney B. r. Saltnah ana DaVto
 Salt.
 RUDOLPH E. WHITTLESEY who died yesterday, will be buried l Monday, services to be held at 25o | P. M from the service room of Flaw | lev & wilmot, S66 Lafayette street. | Interment will be in Lakeview ceme- | tery. Friends are invited and asked | to please omit flowers.
 THE DEATH of Joseph Howard | Snyder. son of Julia A, and the late | frank Snyder, occurred at his late | residence, 204 Warren street, early | this morning. He is survived by ms
 sister Marguerite. He was member | of the Locomobile Sick Beneflt As | sociation. The funeral will be held 1 he held from his late residence. 204
 Warren street, on Monday, es o1d Fep: 2sth tn | church at 10 a. nj. Interment in l Park cemetery.
 | MICHAEL KELLY, died early this
 morning at his home, S5 Haroor View He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Wini- l fred Kelly. two sons, William F., and | Joseph, also, four daughters, Mrs.
 Lee-Roy P. Beach, Mrs. O'Brien, of l Fairfield, and Gertrude and Martha. I The deceased was a member or St | Peters church. The body is to be | taken Sunday, on the S:30 train to | Lee, Mass. for interment in St. Mary s l cemetery, on Monday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26
VERDICT OF S75O

A verdict of $750 was returned by jury in the Common Pleas court yesterday afternoon in the action of Minnie Hill of Stamford against the Stamford Rolling Mills company. The plaintiff claimed this amount due on a loan which had been made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26

According to latest reports receiv- ed at Paris fighting between Bolshe- wiki and Georgians continues near lTihis. The Russians were repu1sed losing 22,0oo prisoners.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26

bate Court, February 24th, A. D. 1921 Town of Bridgeport, in said District, minor.
 Upon the application of the Guardian of said estate, praying that she may be authorizedz to compromise and settle a plication on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered That said la application 6n ba neaFd f5 nlrI Rrdeenert in said 'i Dstriet on the srd day of March, A. D. 1921, at 10 o'clock in m the +b and that sd n01fe Ps gsed the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order once in some news paper having a circulation in said Dis trict, on or before the 18th day of Feb ruary. 1921, and return make to this
 a PAUL L. MILLER, Judge.
 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
 District of Connecticut. FRANKEL. -Bankrupt-In Bankruptcy. To the Creditors of Charles F>rankel of Norwalk, in the County of Fairfield, and District aforesaid. bankrupt:
 This is to give notice, that on Feb. 9, 1921, said Charles F'rankel was duly ad- indicated bankrupt, and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at the office of the undersigned Referee. in Conn, March 8. 1921, at Il a. m., at which time the creditors may attend, prove the bankrupt and transact such other business may properly come before s'-- JOHN KEoGH, Referee in Bankruptcy Bridgeport. Conn.,, Feb 26, 1921. ar UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, District of Connecticut. In the Matter of: HENRY J. GEBElsf and CHARLES RAHAL, co-partneTs, trading as Union Fur Co.,, Bankrupts-ln
 Upon Confirmation of Composition. Notice is Hereby Given. That Henry 5. Gebert and Charles Rahal co-partners, trading as Union Fur Co, of Danbury. in the County of Fairfield and State oi Connecticut, nave filed their application dated February 15, 1921, for confrma- ton of a composition of 20 per c@ent; @ proposed by them, which applicati ton mas
 been referred to the undersig!ned a,.eds as Special Master: and that all their crep- | itors and other persons interested, oo, jeeting to such coniirmation may srel atteiin in Bankruptcy and Special Master, at ToI me County Court House. Bridgeport; Soar,,ii al,i on March 8, 1921, at 10:30 a. m-, then anu there to examine the bankrupts ana .l,,ci, tp show cause, if any they have, why such coiiiiooA JOHN KEOGH,
 Referee in Bankruptcy and speciai Rr,d9sport, conn-. Feb. ze 1sn. as
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26

-Four Identification must be in writing.
 It must be brought or mailed to The Times Office.
 The person making the first iden. tification under the rules will 0e paid S1 90.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26
WHO IS HE?

NHO IS HE!
 Here is the profile of a citizen of Bridgeport who has done much to make the name of this city known all over the world. He is at the head of a big construction company. Who is he?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26
NO IDENTIFICATION

No Identification was made of the profile which appeared in the Times yesterday afternoon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-26

RITDoLPH E. wHITTLESEY, who died yesterday. will be buried Monday. services to be held at 2.SO P. M. from the service room of flaw lev & wilmot, S66 Lafayette street Interment will be in Lakeview ceme- tery Friends are invited and asked to please omit flowers.