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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
Willis Was
 Implicated In
 Jewel Theft

Following his arrest yesterday afternoon, the police gained from William Willis, of the Commercial house, Water street, confession inn plfcating him in the recent s1,0o0 jewelry robbery at Savin Brothers store, 1252 Main street. Willis, who is a negro is now being held under S1OOO bonds for trial on July g.
 During a grilling at police heads quarters, the prisoner admitted his part in the robbery, and also inform ed detectives that the stolen valuab1es might be located in New York City. Detective-Sergean George Sinons, accompanied by Harry Savin, went to New York today for the purpose of locating the jewels.
 With one of the burglars now in their hands, the police today started a search for the mans companion. He had not been located at noon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
10 Members Of '47 Club Have
 Annual Dinner

The AT Club, best known of the older clubs of Bridgeport, held an annual get-together meeting yester- day when 10 of the remaining mem bers of this famous organization had dinner at the Norwalk Country club
 Formed years ago by men who were pioneers of Bridgeport, each member born in the same year, never has a meeting been missed No bet ter idea of the changes that have taken place in Bridgeport since 1S47 could be gained than to attend meeting and hear the annual review of days that are gone.
 Each year there are fewer of the members able to be in attendance, the ranks of membership thinning like those of the G. A. R. The yearly affairs are much more in the nature of celebrations than memorials, for the original idea of the organization was to promote progressive policies, and the early development of Bridge port was largely the result of the clubs early efforts.
 Those able to make the trip yeSter- day assembled at the R. T. Whiting store on Main street at noon, the trip being made in three automobiles Frank Holroyd of Bridgeport, manag- CT of the NorwaIk Country club, for merly Dorlon's Point had a wondeful
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
ale Scores
 First
Harvard Evens Up By Winning Junior Varsi- ty Race-Big Struggle At Six O'Clock.

New London, June 2+.-Yale won first blood in her annual regatta with Harvard today. The Blue Freshmen defeated the Harvard first year squad in the two mile race from the Navy Yard to Red Top.
 Harvard evened up the score by coming right back and win hing the Junior Varsity race, also a two miller. Harvard's Junior crew won in easy fash ion, finishing six lengths ahead of Yale.
 Tn the freshman race Yale took the lead at mile mark but Harvard held close to her rival. Yale spurted at within half d mile of the finish and Harvard fell away. Yale rapidly opened up d big lead and flashed over the finish line five lengths ahead of Harvard. Two of the Harvard crew collapsed after the finish
 The official time was: Yale, 12 nntn- utes 15 1-5 seconds; Harvard, 12 minutes 32 1-5 seconds.
 Harvard and Vale then took their positions at the starting of the two mlIe Junior varsity eight race.
 Harvard quickly took the lead at the start, rowing steady, even stroke. Yale spurted at the haf mile and cut down some of the Crimson advantage. Yale was rowing a. S4 stroke.
 Yale seemed to tire badly in the last half of the race and the Harvard shell shot out ahead leaving a clear stretch Of open water between her and her rival The Crimson crew was easily two lengths in the lead at the mile and one-half mark and then swiftly drew away from Yale, leading the Blue crew over the finish line by six lengths.
 The official time was: Harvard 1929; Yale, 12:53.
 Clear, hot weather greeted thous- ands Of rowing fans who gathered to- day for the classic Ya1e-Harvard re- gatta-
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
Six aken
 For Speeding

Six automobiles, five of whom were arrested yesterday for speeding, appeared in the City court today. Dispositions were made as follows:
 Caroline G. Mcclellan. Norwalk. speeding, nolled on the payment of costs: Harold F. Williams, Milford. speeding, nolIed on the payment of costs; Kenneth Mackenzie, New Ha- ven, same charge, nolled on pawn of costs; Everett w. Magdefri@l, 1O1 Waldorf avenue, speeding, nolled on the payment of costs; Charles E. Bishop. New Haven, speeding, no1led on payment of S10. solomon Getten, a jitneyman of 90 Forest street, was arraigned on a charge of overlooking his machine. The case was continued until tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
600 Here For Sangenfest at
 High School

Six hundred members of the var lous German Singing societies from all over the state arrived in this city this morning to prepare for their 9th SaengerfeSt and Peace Jubilee which takes place here today and tomorrow.
 The morning was given over to the afternoon contests were in order in four classes In the first group so- cieties numbering 70 voices will com pete for the prize. Second, voices fourth, 30-16. They will be judged on pronunciation, rythm, balance of tone. beauty of tone and phrasing-
 Tonight a chorus of 600 voices will vena Passmore, soprano, and Cecil BurIeigh, yiolinist, both artists arriv- ing from the concert field of New York city.
 Tomorrow the Peace Jubilee will be held at ''The Farm formerly the Black Rock Country club where an all day session will be in order and a banquet will be served, with the awarding of prizes following. A spe- ciaI entertainment has also been pre- pared to amuse all
 Fritz K. G. Weber, well known in this city will direct the band of sing CTS. Harold Yates of New York city will act as accompanist for the art ists.
 It is expected that the high school auditorium will be over taxed this evening for the concert which will be enc of the best held in this city for some tiIne.- The program includes several of the favorite English folk Songs-
 The committee in charge com- prises: Louis Hilzinger,, Ernest Adams, Herman Gelster, Charles Schwarz, William Eisenmann, Carl Schmidt, Joseph Schietinger, John Ross. George Fehere, Jacob Baisch, Charles Loerper, Matt Schwarz, Will liam BantIe and Fritz Weber.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
Receiver Is
 Named For
 Liberty Co.

The City National Bank. whose att ,torney is Carl Foster. has been ap- pointed temporary receiver for the Liberty Manufacturing company, whose office is in Bridgeport, and most of whose property is in Strat- ford. Judge Kellogg made the ap- pointment after application for a temporary receiver had been made by Joseph S. Jach, who claims to con- trol 2,75O shares of stock in the com pany.
 The complaint states that of 6e,0oo shares of common stock, only 6,750 are still outstanding. The applica- ton was filed following an attach ment on June Il, 1921, by Marion B. Kowalski, because of an alleged internal fight in the organization
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24

 Report Denied

Reports that Bridgeport prohibi- ton enforcement agents would be re- stored to their positions today, were denied this morning at the office of Chief Agent McAu1iffe in New Haven, where it was said that no official or derS to this effect have been received as vet It is understood, however, that a number of New England liquor agents were reinstated yesterday, and the local men may be back on the job within very short time.
 Agents Harry Weich and Frank CantilIion who were formerly in charge of prohibition enforcement ac- tivities in Bridgeport and vicinity, were laid off on May 20 because of lack of appropriations to pay their salaries Since that time all local 1iQ uor arrests have been made by the regular police department, and all City Court
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
Merchants Boom
 Bridgeport Day

Posters and placards are being placed all over the city to herald Bridgeport's enterprise in sponsoring "Brdigeport Day." successor to Sub urban Day. of last month, when the city was filled with eager shoppers from the city and outlying districts. Merchants are all working together to make Tuesday, June 2S, memor- able day in the values that will be offered in this season when so much is~needed to make the hot days more easy to bear.
 Particularly noteworthy are the plans being made by the thirty-eight merchants most active in the project to welcome shoppers from Bridge ports neighboring towns.
 After a1I," said a member of the board today, shopping is a habit, and we want shoppers from the sub urban sections to form the habit of shopping in Bridgeport, the logical trading center of Western Connecti- cut
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
Assert Lake
 Signed Bill On Commission

Despite consistent reports to the country from the State capitol in Hartford, it is the current belief in many quarters that Governor Lake has signed the bill abolishing the sin gle headed tax commission. The bill has been in the hands of the gov ernor's staff since the last days of the legislature when it was passed by both House and Senate.
 Officials of the governors offices pers5st in their denials that the bill has reached the state executive and that his signature has been attached, making it a valid statute and replac- ing the single headed tax comInlS- sion with the old form of a board of assessors.
 Friends of Arthur F. Connor, pres ent tax commissioner. while claiming the bill has not yet been signed, have reason to believe the governor will attach his signature shortly. In such case, they are expected to secure Connor the Republican party nomina4- tioa as one of the new board of as- sessora.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
Car Blacklist
 Reaches ,, 700

Boston, June 24-The official blacklist of persons in this state forbidden to drive automobiles has reached 5,7O0, according to an announcement today by Frank A Goodwin, Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Of this number 900 have been placed on the list during the first six months of this year.
 Some of them will never be allowed to operate in this state again, their violations have been of such a serious nature," Good win said.
 Instances where motorists drive while under the influence of li- quor are the most frequent, sus- pensions and revocations aver age about 25 a day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24

With s17,000 to wager, a group of labor delegates supporting Gompers. went seeking a. Lewis booster said to be ready to bet s1O,O00. They re- turned with the announcement that 'the hasn't even ten cents to offer"
 Bitterness is growing out of the fight with reprisa1s threatened on both sides as an aftermath A shake up in the executive council is pre- dicted even if Lewis is defeated
 There is talk of suspending the rules and holding the election some time today. The rules provide that it shall be held on the last day of the convention.
 Gompers' speech attacking William Randolph Hearst is generally regard ed as his campaign speech.
 Tha Lewis supporters are claiming by that directing the speech into other channels than the Irish question he that issue Members of the Irish fac ton which supported the defeated Boycott issue, charge that he walked around. the shamrock without once touching it.
 Iewts today demanded that +tout- side issues be kept out of the con vention. He announced he had no apologies to offer flor daring to en- ter the race"
 Old time members of the executive council and hitherto closely athllat- ed with Gompers, will vote for Lew 5s They are William Green, secre- tary of the miners, and Frank Duff fly. secretary of the carpenters
 Lewis continues to gain strength, according to his supporters The most significant feature of the con vnntion is the coalition between the miners and the railroad unions-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
Flood Loss
 Is S16, 7S4, 638

Pueblo, Colo, June 24-The 1nan- cia1 loss resulting from the Pueblo flood amounts to s16,7S4,638, ac- cording to a report made public today by the committee named to supply data on damages to the United States Reclamation Service.
 The damage reported on includes that to real estate, personal property, merchandise, irrigation ditches and to crops in the entire devastated dis trict-
 The damage to real property in Pueblo including railroad property, is estimated at SIG, ,OOO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
EZks' Welcome
 Blocks Truffc

The footing of whistles on the tug boats docked at the foot of the Stratford Ave. bridge, greet ing a party of Elks that are mak- ing a tour of the Sound on the Se- benoa, caused a lot of excite ment this morning. Smoke from the docked boats circled about the Bridgeport-Port Jefferson dock and about 800 people rush ed to the place thinking there was a fire. Traffic was stalled for several minutes under the rail- road viaduct
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
R-38 Has
 Trial Flight

London, June 24-The great dirigi- ble balloon R-3S (rechristened 2 R 26) which has been purchased by the United States government completed its first trial flight this morning. The test was entirely successful. The flight was made from Darlington, BedfordShire.. The weather condi- tions were perfect after a voyage of six hours and 10 minutes the dirigi- ble landed. Airmen who were on board said that the R-3S flew beauti- fully.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
Contestants Guessing Who
 WiIL Win First Bicycle

that the Bicycle Contest there considerable who will be the  o he Times
 
  bersb
 the photographed 3s the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
CELEBRATE CIVIL MARRIAGE

Paris-The marriage Marlborough British he Miss Deacon Eugene Higgins cousin. Minister the In while Walter Berry president of the American Duke.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24

The compromise reports an addi- ton of s21.oOo.oOo to that originally adopted by the House and a reduction of SIS. 100000 from Senate estimates. It will be sent back first to the House for apprival, and then to the Senate.
 Among the Senate provisions ehm- mated by the conferees weer those for the acquisition of a submarine
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24

and destroyer base at Guam, comple- ton of the New London, Conn, sub ton equipnen to cost about $60OO- 900.
 As now written, the bill includes the Borah amendment authorizing President Harding to enter into nego- tiation for a naval disarmament con- ference with Great Britain and Japan
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
Big Money Is Being Wagered
 Over Election
Bitterness Grows in Federation Over Contest Be- tween Lewis and Gompers-Talk of Suspending Rules and Advancing Time of Election.

Denver, June 2f.-Big money is being wagered the contest between Samuel Gompers and the United Mine Workers of America the presidency American Federation O Labor
 At the Gompers today odds of 10 quoted the reelection o
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
Judge Booth Is Observing
 Anniversary

Judge Booth of Common Pleas court is today, celebrating his 18th wedding anniversary. A large pack age from other judges of the Fair field county courts was presented him this morning. but will be carried home before being unveiled
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
AGAINST PROHIBITION

Brighton EnglandA resolution demanding that Parlia- given foreign policy treaties shall submitted signed submitted at the labor conference here today Labor overwhelmingly went record against prohibition
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
DE VALERA RELEASED

Dublin-Eamonn DeValera, the Republican leader Wednesday definitely established today There had been earlier na from the Sim Fen authorities that he had not been prehended-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
Late Telegraph News
KING GEORGE TO PRESENT CUP

Londonhng George will present the international the American tea which Wednesday victorious defenders of the trophy at Buckingham Palace Monday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
CUT MEAT PRICES

New YorkWholesae of meat lower here today than time 1912 Prices of beef said to be lower here than Chicago despite the fact that Chicago the of supply.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
TO CUT WAGES AGAIN

ChcagoA second order cutting of railroad employees will be issued by the United States Railway Labor Board Mon day it was learned today About 75 railroads will be affected by the order.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-24
Agree On Naval
 Bill Which Carries
 Borah Amendment

Washington June 24-A naval bill, carrying appro- priaions of $1OoOOOO and providing for personnel O6OO has been agreed by House and Senate ferees
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-31
PROPRIETARY STAMPS WILL DEPART WITH THE OLD
YEAR

Commencing with January rs the people OF this
country will into small favor from the general government
by the abrogaton OF the proprietary and stamps which
have been attached proprietary and parcel post packages well
the tax which has been assessed against railroad fares
press packages and freigh carried by the railroads All these
and others OF similar character will be relics OF the evil
days presided by the lords Of the world Since the
break Of the proprietary stamps those attached medicinal
packages and bottles and toilet articles have been generally
handled BY the posasterS of the country but under the provisions
OF the revenue of Congress approved November g. these
stamps will be Withdrawn from sale the close Of business Deem
Der 81, and their thereafter discontinued These several
items OF taxation not have seemed any
dvdua but in the aggregate the government derived large
revenue On parcel post packages Illustrate the has
been cent for each twenty five paid postage fractional
part thereof above twenty five and
cirrence tor the postage package up dollar and
sometimes to two three times that During the
Christmas period there thousands Of parcels mailed upon
which became necessary attach stamps all of which
helped to swell the government fund 1t quite probable that
tourists by the railroads will derive greater benefit than any
other class of citizens for the railway tickets has been
great restrict travel for pleasure considerable degree
These little extras will now be off and the ordinary individual
will get the benefit Now let the railroads do their part and reduce
the fares for travelling and thus help symptoms Of
sagnaton which to have affected the public generally
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-31
WHAT WILL BE RECORD OF THE COMING YEAR

The stills from the country districts continue be brought Ut
and their GENERATORS bound over from box near
Earvle From the of stuff taken and the general equip
ment place il seemed be doing fine business and was
time il was pulled The product would probably have been disposed
of as pure "hootch without any 90 f. {. Taylor Od Crow
or "Hunter labels and the required government stamps, but II
questionable if was much than thar sold the best bars
as safe The DAYS good whisky have gone by and no pro-
lection OF original labels or government stamps viii bring back or
guarantee the product The booze sold will be ten times worse IN
effect than the old full of rank poison and tending to craze he
consumer.
Meanwhile number of "rstclass places have been undiS
urbed and from the number and character those who exhibit
evidences of having got their, appear TO be dong business as OF
old One place it true raded by the local police but
they stood much show OF getting the goods there
an amateur would in running down the experienced iorger in
the country Landing the big offenders mans job and will cost
before is done These little side plays only tend to make
the big feel and correpondngy Obnoxious
Let there be suggestion of holding anyone slavery in
terfering with the right of any other infringe
of constitutional amendment and great howl would up
and would be stopped if the board of supervisors had
authorize the expenditure of thirty forty fifty
Yet the enforcement Of the eighteenth amendment allowed be
almost Joke and except by few "crank great noise
made about any apparent serious effort made better
dions In the absence Of any ability get federal aid this
part of the certainly the sheriff has the right call in aid
and expnd money enforce the law and the board stop
him. He empowered enforce the laws and his discretion
what aid necessary for him in order do very wide
and few members Of the board prevent the payment Of
the bills The record Of the past year for stopping the big ones
has not been very comedabe and the states attorney largely
influential in getting those who stopped 1t be hoped
that by the close OF the coming year won't be quite easy The
privileged to get all they with so little trouble.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-31
WIRELESS TO FLASH
NEW YEAR GREETINGS

New York, Dec. 31.-(By the A. P)
--"QST" "QST"-in radio parlance
Every body listen"-followed by the
tons of bell striking the seconds
that mark the passing of 1921 and the
voice of a minister invoking Gods
blessings on the New Year will float
thru the air and into the ears of more
than $4,000 amateur radio operators
in the vicinity of New York, tonight
From station two-B. A. X. located
at Tarrytown, N Y, the Rev. Lucas
Boeve will speak by means of broad.
casting ratio phone to one of the
largest audiences that ever listened
to minister. An appropriate prayer,
a brief address and seasonable songs
by selected choir will help to usher
in the New Year At other broadcast
ing stations in and around New York
similar programs have been an.
nounced. Radio operators on ships
far out at sea and stations inland as
far west as the Pacific coast will be
the tune with those of the Atlantic sea
hoard.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-31
Poultry Men Orqanize.

The meeting last evening Of the
poultrymen held in the telephone of
fee was well attended, and resulted
in the organization of poultry asso-
citation, to be called the Marseilles
Poultry club.
Officers were elected as follows:
John Halligan, president; Earl John
son, secretary; A. p. Hunter, treasur-
err A finance committee was appoint
ed consisting Of G. f. Hartford, Earl
Johnson and j. NJ. Nicholson.
w. w. Mclaughlin, assistant county
adviser, was present and gave the
meeting the benefit of his advice re-
garding holding show.
7. B. Kendrick of the Ottawa Bank
ing and Trust company was also pres
ent and gave talk on poultry rails
ing, and offered the benefit of his ser
vices to assist the Marseilles show.
1t was decided to hold show on
February 10th and 18th.