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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29
No Endorsement
 Of Any Faction

Guy F. Miller. campaign manager sued a statement from headquarters this morning in which he denies that the League endorses any other fac ton or party:
 A mistaken impression has gained ground, according ta MT: Miller, that the League is endorsing the candi- dates of other factions: This is not the case. The League is an independ- ant organization free from all po1iti- caI affiliations. It has put a ticket up in every district. If in some instances the League candidates chance to coin- eide with those of some other faction, t by no means indicates that the League endorses that faction
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29
Playing With
 Matches Sets
 Himself Afire

Setting his clothes afire while play ing with matches in his home at II o'clock this morning, four year old George Mascot of 70 Clinton avenue was severey pun Ie youns poy mother reached him, and he was badly burned about the back, arms legs and face before his blazing clothing was extinguished.
 pr. Bruce J. CoyIe of the emer- gency hospital was called and after treating young Mascot removed him to St. Vincent's hospital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29

Gairloch, Scotland, Sept. 29-The text of Premier Lloyd Georges reply to the latest note from Ramon De Valera which was dispatched to Dub lin early today follows: S1r:-His MaJesty's government have given close and earnest consid- has passed between us since their in vitation to send delegates to a confer ence at Inverness.
 Tn spite of their sincere desire for
 peace, and, iii spite of the more con- c1liatory tone of your latest com muunications, they cannot enter into conference upon the basis of this correSpondence.' "Notw1thstand1ng your personal as surance to the contrary, which they
 much appreciate, it might be argued
 in the future that the acceptance of
 conference on this basis had in volved them in a recognition which no British government can afford. On this point they must guard themselves against any possible doubt. There is no purpose to be served by any fur ther interchange of explanatory and argumentative communications upon this subject The position taken up by his majesty's government is fun damenta1 to the existence of the Brit ish empire, and they cannot alter it. My colleagues and I remain, how ever, keenly anxious to make, in CO., operation with your delegates another determined effort to explore every
 possibility of a settlement by per SOndI G1SCuSSrOn.
 '"The proposals which we have al- ! ready made have been taken fy the whole world as proof that our en- deavors for reconciliation and settle ment are no empty form and we feel
 that conference. not correspondence, is the most practical and hopeful
 way to an understanding such as we ardently desire to achieve. we, therefore, send you herewith
 a fresh invitation to a conference in London on Oct. Il, where we can meet
 your delegates as the spokesmen of
 the people whom you represent with
 a view to ascertaining how the asso-
 citation of Ireland with the conamun-
 ity of nations known as the British
 Empire may best be reconciled with
 Irish national aspirations.
 "I am. Sir,
 Yours faithfully,
 "(Signed)
 Dublin, Sept. 2s-The reply of Prime Minister Lloyd George to Ea-
 mon DeValera was received at the
 Mansion House here at 1880 o'clock this afternoon. It was read by Mr. De Valera and Arthur Griffith, for eign minister in the Dali cabinet, who were there awaiting it. A reply may
 be drafted today and placed before the Dai1 cabinet, which will meet to- morrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29

Geneva Sept. 2e-Japan has not the slightest intention of abandoning her fight for racial equality. it was learned here today. from sources close to the Japan&se League of Nations delegation. Japan is determined to bring the racial equality issue before the League of Nations. although prob ably there will be no action this year. The Japanese are expected to await the outcome of the Far East confer ence in Washington before making a definite move.
 I It is now considered likely that iapan will have a ma R1or1ty Iii the aague assembly whereas last year,
 hen the assembly leaders were
 terinS strongly to American opin-
 l, Japan's chances were slim
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29
Find Body Of
 "Sub'' Victim

Los Angeles, Sept 2s-The body of Frank A. Spalsburg of Powers Lake. N D., electrician and member of the crew of the Navy submarine R-6 which sank Monday night in the har- bor here was found yesterday by div CTS. No trace has been found of the body of J. E. Dreffein. also of the crew. who was drowned in the sink ing. Spalsburg's body was found on the floor of the bay about ten feet from the engulfed submarine. Air was pumped into the sunlSen subma- rine last night and navy officials ex- pected that 1t would be raised today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29
I ake X-Ray
 Pictures In Quest For Pin

Several X-ray photographs of the throat and stomach have failed to aid the doctors in the emergency hospital in their search for a pin that was swallowed yesterday by Mrs John Cottren, 35 years old, of S1 Alfred street. Mrs, Cottreu while sewing pdced the pin In her mouth and swallowed 1t.
 She went Immediately to the hos pital and underwent several X-rays which failed to disclose the position of the pin which Is believed to have travelled from the throat to the stomach organs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29
Ne1D York Has Another
 Grueson1e Mystery 70 SolUe

edor about which tenants had pro- tested She went into the adjoining attic room and found the body. White stockings had been tied about tho woman's jaw and the mouth was stuffed with a gag of rags.
 Cracks in the door were stuffed with paper.
 The woman's body. had been in the attic for week
 A couple who appeared friendly to the "FayS'' and who departed leaving Montreal adress also are being sought Before departure Fay said he had sent his wife to hospital,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29
Seriously III
 From Bee Sting

Siz year old Charles PaseFa of 5yaivaI avenue ss seriously i'll as the result Of a bee sting received several ~eeA ago. The young boy while playing around the yard of his nome eye. Little trouble was experienced at first, except for the pain, but few
 lays ago the boys face began to sweH- Hs was taken to the efaer- seHcE hospital yesterday where an examination disclosed the fact that he sting had become infected and
 had injured the tissues below the eye.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29

New York. Sept. es.-Search turned to Montreal today by detectives. who are endeavoring to apprehend the slayer of a young woman about to become a, mother, whose body. clad only in a night gown, was found buried beneath pile of papers in an attic of roouing house in West s2nd street. The woman was known to other Foosners only as Mrs. F'ay.''
 The body was found by Mrs. Kath- crime Cannon, hoirSekeepeE. who was cleaning the attic rooms after the departure, ostensibiy to Montreal, of .Mr. Fay" when she detected an
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29

''Babe" Ruth III With
 Grip

New York, Sept. 29.-Babe Ruth home run king, is ill with the grip in his apartment here and will not take part in the important Yankee Athletic series opening in Philadel- phia today.
 The Yankee star caught cold while auto riding with his wife and Bill Piercey, New York pitcher, last night When he returned home he com plained of fever and a doctor was summoned immediately
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29
MAN BADLY BURNED BY TORCH

~Dominick Michaels, 27 years old of 60 Grand street, was badly burned while at work on Polls new theatre at Main and Congress streets at noon today. Michaels was operating an acetylene torch when 1t exploded and spurted the burning gas over his face. He was taken to the emer- gency hospital and the burns dressed by Dr. B. J. Coyle, who later took him to his home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29
Ireland Must Remain Part Of
 British Empire
Lloyd George States That Conference Not Core
 spondence' Is More Practical Way to End Diff ficuty = Asks Meeting On October H.

London Sept 29.-(By the A. P)-Prime Minister L1oyd George to-day dispatched what expected governments relative to the. holding of conference which would to find peace Ireland Before sending his prime members views to O the communication.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29
More Witnesses : Give Testimony
 Against Reckord
Direct Accusations That Driver of Injuring Car Had Been Drinking - All Evidence Shows That Trolley Dead Woman Was About to Board Had Stopped

Shaken with emotion yet speaking with the utmost clear Nckerscn the stand at Coroner Pheans hear ing this morning and described mnuey the in which his wife literally from his grasp and dragged to death Saturday night by automobile driven O E. Reckord. Broad street. this city
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29
WORLD CONFERENCE OF IRISH

Dublin, Sept. 29-(By The A. P.)- A world conference of the rish race will be held in Paris on January 22, 1922, the anniversary of the first ses- sion of the Dali Erriean, 1t was an- nounced by the Sim Fein organiza- tion here today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29
Conference lay Be
 Delayed

London Sept 29-From a. source close to Premier Lloyd George it was learned today that the Premier may make a. move to have the Washington conference on limitation of arma. ments. postponed from November un- til next March.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29

MILLION DOLLAR FIRE LOSS.
 Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 29.-Fire last night destroyed the Milwaukee plant of the American Hide and Leather Company and damaged the Albert Troste1 Tannery, with a loss estimated in excess of $1,000, 900. Three freTnen were injured.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29

Washington, Sept 29-The United States has received no intination that leaders of the British governm ent desire a postponement of the arma- ment conference from November to March, it was said at the State de- partment today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29
Police Find
 Opium Layout

Three men were arrested. and a, number of pipes and a quantity of opium were seized when the police raided Chinese laundry at 2o4 Park street, and found a complete opium layout,
 Leong wah alleged proprietor of the place was fined $1o0 by the City court today, and Leong Hong, of 67 State street and Ching Kee, of Pell paid tines of $2b apiece.
 The den which was broken up last night, is said to be one of the most complete opium joints ever raided by the Bridgeport police. A stove for cooking the stuff was found in the place, and hunks were lined up against the wall. During the past few months the police have been exceedingly ac-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29
BROKE ARM

While playing football at Seaside Park this morning, Robert Rya, IA wears old of IS Clearpoint street, fell and fractured the bone in his right arm He was taken to the emer- gency hospital and treated by Dr. B. .T Coy1e.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29

NEW LORD MAYOR.
 London, Sept, a9-Sir John Badde- icy was today elected Lord Mayor of London, He succeeds Lord Mayor James Roll, whose term has expired
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-29
WEATHER:

New Haven, forecast for New Ha- ven: Increasing cloudiness followed by showers late tonight or Friday.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with mild temperature. followed by increasing cloudiness and unsettled weather.
Evening star., 1921-12-08
SCRAP WARSHPS,
~
JAPANESE URGES
Viscount Kato Suggests Only
Coast Defense Vessels :
Be Kept.
CONTINUED on Page
BY CHARLES e. HOGUE.

Nv Cable to The star and Chicago Daily News.
Copyright 1921. s
TOXIC, Japan, December s.-The
acceptance by the government OF the
proposal to increase the Chinese Gus
toms to 1919 per cent has caused con-
sternation among Japanese spfnners.
Japan's exports to China last year ag-
gregated 41O,0Oo.ooo yen tnormally
sos. 900. .O00), half of the total con-
sisting of cotton yarn and cotton
cloth. The Japanese are planning to
establish mills in China to escape the
tariff. There are already three at
Shanghai with $4,000 spindles. Eight
more are projected in Shanghai, two
in Tsingtao and one in Tientsin; with
total of 100000 new spindles
At Fukushima yesterday Viscount
Kato, foreign minister. and former
ambassador to London, said at con-
yention of the opposition party:
"Japan's duty is seriously to con-
slider the reduction of the army, re-
gardless of the action of the other
powers at the Washington conference.
army of twenty-one divisions, for
Russia is totally crippled and Ger
many's recovery is no easy task"
Viscount Kato urged the destruc-
ton of all battleships, and the re-
striction of the navies to coast de-
fense vessels having a limited radius
of action and suitable for purely do
mestic uses.
"It is ridiculous" he said, ito talk
about the ratio of ships needed for
defense if the powers have no fleets
capable of attacking .--
He suggested that the japanese
delegation make this proposal to the
Washington conference.
Evening star., 1921-12-08
DALI LEADERS TAKE.
UP PEACE TERMS
Long Cabinet Session Ex-
pected to Bring Out De Va
Iera's Real Views on Treaty.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
DUBLIN. Ireland, December S.
Announcement was made today Mt
the military headquarters here
that II the AnEle-Irish agreement
Is ratified the crown forces would
!, be removed from ireland within n
month.
DUBLIN. December S.-The dali
eireann cabinet assembled here today
to consider the treaty signed in Lon
don by the Sim Fein and British dele
gates. creating an Irish free state
Its action is fraught with great sig
nificance, as it is expected to develop
for the first time the real attitude
of Eamonn De Valera and his counsel
|ors toward the treaty n which the
republican leader has thus far stead
tinued silence has been Interpreted in
many quarters as indicating mis- dis
satisfaction with the terms.
The beginning of the cabinet ses-
sion at noon found all the members
present. Arthur Griffith. Michael Col
Inns and the other plenipotentiaries
having arrived by this morning. s
mail boat. They were given a cordial
welcome at .Kingstown> Mr.. Griffith
beyond saying he was glad to be back
in Ireland, made no statement
/ THE cabinet took up at once con-
sideration of the agreement. At mid
afternoon it was still in session.
Talk Of a possible split in the dali
cabinet over the terms is increasing
and the designations Of some of the
cabinet members are predicted among
them Cathals Drugha Charles Bur-
gess), minister of defense Some OF
the leading, members of the cabinet
are: known to. object to the form OF
the cath of allegiance, laid. down in
the treaty. Regardless of possible
|difSerences, however, 1T is believed the
agreement will be approved. in prin-
ciple at least.
The public maintains the same sem
blance Of Indifference toward the
agreement noticeable when the~hews
was first received. The people seem
generally satisfied, but refrain from
expressing their feelings In any out.
ward demonstration, appearing to be
waiting for somebody to give the
iContinued on PAGE 2, Column AZ
Evening star., 1921-12-08
IRISH ALLEGIANCE OATH
COMPARED TO OTHERS
IN BRITISH DOMlNIONS

The oath of allegiance to be
taken by members of parliament
of the Irish Free State is in the
following form:
II do solemnly swear true faith
and allegiance to the constitution
of the Irish Free State as by law
faithful to his majesty King
George V and his heirs and sue
cessors by law, in virtue of the
common citizenship of Ireland
with Great Britain and her ad-
herence to and membership of the
group of nations forming the Brit
ish commonwealth Of nations"
This oath has been considered
stroke Of genius and greatly in
strumental in bringing about the
conciliation between Ireland and
Great Britain.
1t is interesting to note the mod
if1cations in this oath as compared
with that taken by members of par
ment In other Of the dominions.
The Canadian oath is as follows:
II. John Doe, do swear that l
will be faithful and bear true al
legiance to his majesty King
ms Australian oath is as fol-
lows:
II. John Doe. do swear that /
viii be faithful and bear true al
legiAuce z to his majesty King
Ceefge ", his heirs and sue
cessors. according to law, so help
me God"
The other dominions have SINH
larry direct oaths without modi-
fication.
Evening star., 1921-12-08
SENATOR CAPPER LAUDS
Mr.. DAVIS SCHOOL PLAN

Establishment of a great centralized
obtain education in any line, as pro-
posed by Secretary Davis of the De-
partment of Labor. is heartily ap-
proved by Senator Capper. chairman
of the Joint congressional committee
on schools, which is investigating the
local situation.
National Capital should have such an
institution. Senator Capper said today
it does not answer the present prob
lens which face the District school
system. Something must be done
quickly to alleviate the over-crowded
conditions here, ne pointed out:
Davis, Senator Capper said. would be
very expensive. and 1t is doubtful IL
congressional approval could be OBJ
tanned for it at this time, although
the senator expressed the desire to
see, some day. such an institution
here. Aside from the expense, he
establish such a school. considering
the time necessary for the selection
of a site, condemnation of the neces-
sary land and the. construction of
the buildings proper.
Senator Capper said the institution
proposed by the Labor Secretary. is
along the lines Of Mooseheart. In Illi-
nois. where young boys and girls are
taken and kept until they are twenty
one years of age. This institution has all
the facilities proposed for the local
school Upon the completion of their
courses the young people are sent out
into the world fitted to earn living in
some particular line. 1t has courses in
manual training, art, sciences, farming,
ETC., and Senator Capper said that It
is most successful in its work and that
the National Capital should be the seat
of a similar institution.
Secretary Davis report will be laid
before the joint COMMITTEES at it's meet
ing to be held tomorrow morning at
,n.cn o'clock
Evening star., 1921-12-08
Today's News In Brief

Watson appears to back charges
against A. E. F. officers. Page 1
Ewes here turned on proposal for
.four-power agreement. Page
Packing house strikers storm Chi
cago ''L" train. Page l
REPRESENTATIVE Henry D. Flood of Vir-
rinia dead at home here. Page l
Dali cabinet and Ulster parliament
take up London peace agreement.
Page /
Senator says only Jail sentences will
curb demands for more courts in
dry cases. rage 2
Cotton goods makers urge prompt ac-
ton on tariff. Page 2
Gen. Diaz has busy day here and then
leaves for New England. Page
Latest progress on far east heartens
Chinese. Page
President predicts parley success be-
yorid fondest hope. Page 3
Ruerta abandons trip to New York
seeking loan for Mexico. Page IL
Stamping out of disease is outlined
before Rotary Club. Page IL
$4,000 specimens acquired by Ma
tional Museum, according to repor
made today. Page 16
Evening star., 1921-12-08
CONGRESS SYSTEM
HELDU. s. DANGER
Division of Control Between
Committees Scored by
Secretary Weeks:
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December S.-The pres
ent system of organization in Con-
gress. whereby control is divided be-
tween numerous committees, may, If
carried to its logical conclusion, dl-
vide the United States Into hostile
country "powerless to defend or main
tain it's interests. national or inter-
national" John w. Weeks. Secretary
of War. said today in an address be-
fore the convention of the Association
of Life Insurance Presidents.
Contrasting the present situation
with a recent administration charac-
terized by reference to "a big stick" ="
MIR. Weeks said:
Government by Party.
1T was not many years ago that we
heard stories about a big stick
which was supposed to be used in
driving Congress into state of tract
ability and force the enactment OF
laws desired by the executive. The
truth, however. is that while the ex-
ecutive was mastery man of domi-
mating personality and characteris-
tics, he was a party man. and those
in the legislative branch of the gov
ernment were equally so. They be-
lieved in government by party and
that the responsibility under such
government should be observed even
by those who might doubt the wisdom
of the proposed action.
1.-The result was that the leaders in
Senate and in the House consulted
the executive and together they form
ulated the policies to be followed
Quite frequently, no doubt. the ex-
ecutive in some Instances urged, and
perhaps imposed. his views on the
congressional leaders; but invariably
these men returned to the Capitol to
carry out the decision reached ct the
conference, and the members of that
party in the Senate and House. recog-
nizing the necessity of responsible
action, supported them in their en-
deavors.
\ Power Now Divided.
Then came a reform, or it was so
heraIded, in the conduct of the House
IContinued on Page 2, Column -
Evening star., 1921-12-08

REPRESENTATIVE II. ID. FLOOD
Representative Henry Delaware
Flood, chairman of the democratic
congressional committee and demo-
cratic state chairman for Virginia,
died at his home, 1923 New Hamp-
shire avenue. at 1920 o'clock today.
Friends and colleagues said he sacri-
feed his life through devotion to his
duties as party chairman.
For about a month. since the Vir-
sfnia campaign. Representative Flood
had. been, confined, to his bed with
heart trouble As chairman of the
party he worked extremely hard IN
that campaign and, made many
speeches, oyertaxing himself
with him when the end came were
his wife, who was Miss Anna Portner
of Manassas, Va: his sister. Mrs. R'
E. Byrd, and Senator Claude swanson.
Services ON sunday.
The body will be placed in vault
here temporarily and finally buried at
Representative Floods home in APP
nomattox. Services will be held Sum
day.
Immediately when the House met
,odav announcement was made OF
Representative Floods death, ana the
House promptly adjourned after au-
rhorizins the Speaker to appoint d
committee of eighteen as an omciai
representation at the funeral services:
REPRESENTATIVE Flood was one OF
r. Tho most popular men in Congress.
;rrespective of party ties. The entire
membership of the House was de
pressed today when the announcement
of his death was made.
Representative Flood was educated
at Washington and Lee unixefS15s IiN,a 15s
was Phi Beta Kappa. He received
the degree of'bachelor of laws from
Washington and Lee University IN
1898. He was married on April ls.
1914. ~
of wide reputation and was common
wealth attorney for Appomattox coun-
". He served in both branches OF
the general assembly of Virginia ana
while a member of the state senate
introduced and secured the passage
of the law providing for consttu-
tionaI convention to readjust the
franchise provisions of the then ex-
isting constitution Of Virginia. He
vas member of the succeeding con-
stitutional convention. For eight
wears he was member OF the oOAFo
of visitors of the University OF 'Vir-
He was chairman of the commit
Tee on territories and author of the
resolution admitting Arizona and New
Mexico to statehood.
Presented War Resolutions.
During the war. Representative
Flood was chairman Of the House
committee on foreign affairs. from
January. 1913. TO March 4, 1919. He
introduced on April, 2. 1917, the resp
luton declaring a state of war to .ex-
ist between the United; States:and. the
imperial German government On De-
cember 5, 1917. the resolution declar-
ing war on the.eimperial and royal
Austro- Hungarian government also
was presanted by him. , ....,
REPRESENTATIVE Flood was serving
In his tenth Congress, making prac-
,iclfly twenty years of continuous
sSfvice in Congress. Is :
This is the third sudden. death re-
Gently OF prominent Virginia poll
ticians. Representative Watson OF
Petersburgad died during the last Con-
gress. Then Chairman James of the
state democratic committee died and
Representative Flood was chosen as
his successor and has. now; died him.
self. - 7t