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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
Dali Trustee
 Calls Crehan To
 Chicago Meeting

Simon Crehan of Fremont street left today for Chicago to attend of the national directorate of the American Association for Recog- milton of the Irish Republic, of which organization he is state president for Connecticut. The meeting was called at this time at the suggestion of Hon. Stephen O'Meara, trustee of Dail Eireann, and agent in the United States of the Minister of Finance of the Irish Republic. Mir. O'Meara is the head of the Diplomatic Mission to the United States which the Irish Re- public established in the Munsey Building at Washington when Harry Roland, former personal representa- tive in this country of President De Valera, was recalled to Ireland for a conference. MT. O'Meara also holds the title of Lord Mayor of Limerick, to which office he was elected when his predecessor. Mayor O'Callaghan, was aSSaSSinated-
 MT. Crehan stated before leaving that he had been advised that the ob- ject of the meeting was to map out a plan of action to be followed in the immediate future by the friends of the Irish Republic in the United States, and that it was the hope of the Irish leaders that the campaign to be inaugurated would result in the aspirations of the Irish people being realized.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
2,5OO Are
 
 For Hurts

Mayence, Sept. 22.-(By the Associated ress).-While es- Etimates of the number of dead from Wednesdays explosion which destroyed the Badische sCo.'s great chemical plant at Dppau. continued to-day at ap- iproximately 4,5OO, the total of spersons actually found to have been injured exceeds the first figures by a wide margin Al ready 2,5Q0 persons have re- eeived treatment for hurts sus- itained through the effects of fthe explosion
 Bodies of the dead to the number tof $50 had been recovered this fore moon.
 The French and German authorities lin the. district were continuing the ESescue work today in the closest col Elaboration. A German special train Ehas arrived at Frankfort and French Etrain at Treves with Injured from ithe scene of the disaster
 It is reported that the explosion oc- Ecompression of a new gas the quail Eties of which had not been fully aScer- Etained.
 more than three miles from Mann helm but every window of that city
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
INMATE DEAD N EXPLOSION 1,5OO;
 $50 BODIES RECOVERED THUS FAX
Another Valuable
 Site In Business
 Center To Be Sold

It requires the widest stretch of imagination to interpret heavy nu- nicipaI taxation as a. boon to real es- tate operations, yet such in reality is the case in BridSeDort Owners of centrally located buildings in the business district who for years have been content with nominal profits from rentals and leases, have felt within the past few years the pres sure of heavy taxation. With their taxes, they are unloading on the real estate market many of their tax bur dened holdings that constitute sev- eral of the most valuable properties in Bridgeport
 Another such site to be opened for nesotlat1ons IS the property of Henry shelton, retired lawyer, at Nos 192 to POP Fairfield avenue. The land and buildings are located next to the Southern New England Tel ephone Company building. For some tune 1t has been common gossip in real estate circles. that the expan- s1on plans of the telephone company included the purchase of the Shelton land.
 The Shelton building is a one story frame affair which houses the Union Light company, New York Cleaning x Dye company, and the Hayes Mar ket. It has a frontage of 75 feet on Fairfield avenue, 80 feet on Elm street, and is about 200 feet deep, It was formerly owned by Josephine L.. Shelton, but became the possession of Henry T. Shelton more than a year ao.
 MT. Shelton at one time was one Of the most prominent lawyers in Connecticut. He made his home in Bride port, and at one time was gen era1 counsel for Samuel S. Sanford
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
Held All
 Cards Of
 One Suit

New York, Sept. 22.-Enthusiasts of bridge whist were enVious to-day on learning of a game at the New York Bridge Whist Club in which one player held all the diamonds and scored 716 points. Experts said it was the first incident of it's kind on record; that the greatest number of cards of one suit previously known to have been held in one hand was ten.
 t11nate player He bid seven dia,- monds and was doubled by his oppo- nents after they had bid six heartA He redoubled and scored as follows; 196 below the line on game, 100 for a. grand slam, 100 for keeping his contract redoub1ed, 70 for five hon ors in one hand and 250 for winning the rub Der.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
One Faction In Ninth
 District Will Support
 Challenger For Mayor

A very enthusiastic meeting of the Republicans of the Fifth District was held last evening at the rooms of the Republican Club, East Main and Arc ating a candidate for alderman and three delegates to the coming Re- publican Town and City convention There were 234 Republican voters present, including 72 women. The first delegate placed in nomination was Senator Howard S. Challenger, who is also a member of the Board of Education. Mrs. Thomas H. Peace was the second delegate chosen and the ticket was completed by the nam derman from the ninth district, whose term does not expire until next year.
 John Marcincin, a Former employe of the Columbia Graphophone Mfg. Co.,, was chosen by the meeting as it's cincin is a member of several Sla- vonian societies and took up his res- idence in the 9th district only a short time ago, his former residence hav- ing been at 594 Arctic street in the 10th district.
 The support of the delegates to the convention by unanimous action was pledged to Senator Howard 5. Chai- Ienger for mayor. MT. Challenger has not announced his candidacy for that office but it is understood that he is in receptive mood.
 Active among those present was Robert F'itzroy, the Republican lead CT of the 9th district and ex-MayoI Marcus L. Reynolds, who is now su- perintendent of the Lakeyiew ceme- fery. Another prominent figure in the caucus was Fire Commissioner samuel Dave. who was assisted by several members of the Bridgeport (Continued on Page Eight)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
Men Are
 Barred
 At Trial
Arbuckle Hearing Iii w o m e n s Court - Sherman Is Found In New York After All Night Search.

San Francisco, Sept. 9 The preliminary hearing of Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle on a charge of murder, in connection with the death of Miss Virginia Rappe, before Police Judge Sylvain Lazarus, occupied the attention of all connected with the case to-day. Men were ex- cluded from the hearing under an order issued last night, the authorities ruling that as Judge Lazarus court is a woman's court room, no men except wit nesses, court officials and newspaper reporters should be admitted.
 The prosecution will endeavor to ney Matthew Brady has announced the contention that Arbuckle attacked MISS Rappe in his suite of rooms in the Hotel St. Francis September 5 and caused 1nJures which resulted in her death four days later. The compIaint cnars1ng murder and under which Arouckle has been held in jail with out bail. was sworn to by Mrs. R. M Delmont, friend of Miss Rappe and one or those who attended the film comedians party
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
Waits For Accused
 To Appear

With the stage all set for a iurv trial, witnesses for the State and the detense ready, counsel waiting and Judge Frank D. Haines ready to open Superior criminal court for the trial Of the man accused of the most re- NoldEg crime, of the most degenerate circumstances in the Fairfield County Court annals, a delay of an hour and George S. Woods, New Canaan, who failed to appear at 10 o'clock
 Attorney Leo Davis, defending the accused, was sending long distance telephone calls, States Attorney Homer s. Cummings spent the hour in the corridors of the County court house, occasionally conferring with Dafis as to whether he should call the bonds. of s1,0oO. and with Sheriff Pease ready to dispatch a small army of deputies on a still hunt for the accused, the much wanted man calmly climbed the steps to the court house, and started to shake hands and converse with friends. He was quick ly taken into the court room, and without delay placed on trial.
 A sweet little girl, but a few months prominent family, is She accused up- on whom on January 16, last, the as sault was committed. There is no denial of the act, but the defense will not the party that committed the deed. New Canaan parties were ex- cused from jury duty, for feeling is still high against Woods, whom it was feared would be lynched shortly after his arrest, early in February.
 States Attorney Homer S. Cum mings commenced his case by an en- deavor to satisfy the court, and the defense, that the little girl was of suf- ficiently developed mentality and age to be a dependable witness, and was still leading with questions of this nature shortly before the one o'clock recess. This is the second time the case has been before the court, mis- trial having been declared by Judge William Maltbie during the spring term. Should a conviction be secured by the State, the crime for which Woods stands accused carries a max | imum penalty of 12 years in States
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
Services For
 Pvt. Smith

The funeral of Private George AL fred Smith, in honor of whom the Fairfield post of the American Legion was named, will be held at the Le- 2:30 and a half hour later from the Fairfield Congregational church, where Rev. F. s. Child will officiate. Burial with full military honors will take place in Oaklawn cemetery in Fairfield.
 Private Smith was 26 years of age and was the son of MT. and Mrs. Clinton H. Smith. Besides his par ents he is survived by three sisters and one brother. He was the only man, born in Fairfield, who was kill ed in action. Death occurred in Cunel, France, on Oct 12, 1918. He was one Of the most popular young men in Fairfield.
 All members of the Post and the Auxiliary are invited to attend the fu- neral services.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
Serbian Force Has Begun To
 Invade Albania

Geneva, Sept 22-A Serbian force kisguised as Albanian mounta1neers' Fhas begun an invasion of Albania, ac- Ecording to a telegram circulated here Hoday by the Albanian delegation dor benefit of delegates to the League or Maths meeting
 The Albanian militia IS oppoSins mith heroic resistance the attacks or Hhe Serbian army in the Drin valley, kaid the statement ''The Serblan Eforces bomIbarded the valley for a hong time, forcing the Alban1ans to kfiee from this sector.
 The Albanian delegation said the kSerbian invasion begun "Wednesday, Ewhen 300 Serbian soldiers d1sguls hed las Albanian mountaineerS, command led bv 12 regular army officers, and euuipped with a battery of mountain ksuns, opened an attack north Of M1re- klita Albanian townSmen, SelzlnS nif1es aided militia in opposing the ESerbian advance The first news or he attack was sent sent from Tlrana.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
Of
 Conference Less Hopeful

London, Sept 22-Prospects of a conference between Sim Fein repre- sentatives and members of the British cabinet at an early date were de- clared today to be less hopeful as re- suit of yesterdays consultation be- tween Prime Minister Lloyd George and several of his ministers at Gair- Ioch Several of this mornings news papers reflected this view, and re- ports from political correspondents at Gairloch generally agree that the ministers showed a more rigid attf- tude toward southern Ireland
 It is declared there is a tendency on the part of the, cabinet members who talked with Prime Minister to insist that Ramon DeValera formally withdraw his claim that Sim Fein delegates would enter the conference as representatives of a sovereign state. They are said to urge that such with drawal be made before the govern ment agrees to meet the Irish dele gates while some are declared to have urged that assurances be given by the Sim Fein and that if the conference meets, the separation issue shall not be raised.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
MaE1TCE WANTS DAMAGES.

John c. Mattice of this city seeks Ho recover damages of S75o from Will Hiam S., and Susan w. Lewls or Etratford for alleged damage to his DakIand sedan which followed an ac- scident, in Milford May 12, last EMattice claims that he was deprived h1f the use of his car for six weeks and put to an expense of $55O. The alleged crash, claimed to be due to Fhe careless, reckless. negligent, and speedy operation Of another ear Iriven bv Lewis is said to have fol- bowed a. collision near the intersection pf' Broad and High streets at 5:SO n. m. on the date mentioned. The kuit was filed to-day Tn Common hpleaS court
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
Well Known
 Banker Dead

Stuff cid, Conn, Sept. 22-CharIes L. Spencer, 61, one Of the leading bank CTS of the state and director of a number of banks and insurance com panies, died at his home here last mint, following an operation four weeks ago.
 MT. Spencer was president of the Connecticut River Banking Co.,, of Hartford; vice president of the Trav- elers' Bank and Trust Co.,, Hartford :; director of the Travellers Insurance Co.,; member of the finance board and director of the Travellers Indemnity Co.,: director of the Aetna Insurance Co. and Hartford County Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
 He represented Suf11e1d in the leg isIature of 1911 and was senator from the Seventh district in 1917, also act in gas treasurer of the Republican state committee in 1920.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
Coal Crisis I'm Years Is Due
 Within 60 Days

Washington. Sent. 22-The gray est coal crisis confronting the nation in years, is due within the next 60 days, experts forecast today.
 Nothing short of a coal famine during the coming winter faces the Middle West and Northwest which are supplied by the bituminouS coal fields, according to present indica- tionS.
 The weekly production of bitumin- ous coal has been nearly two million, five hundred thousand tons short of normal. Added to this shortage, is the problem of transportation When the rush season begins which will be about the middle or end of Octo- ber. railroads will not have enough cars 10 move coaI( it is predicted
 From then on it will be a question of transportation" said John B. Pratt, of the National Coal association, to- day. "A most serious situation will arise. There has been a shortage of cars for the past three years. There is no possibility of the railroads get ting enongh cars to supply the de- mand for winter coal. In the Middle West and the Northwest it will be impossible to relieve Suffering that will result for the householder will be affected as well as industries and pubTe utilities. There will not be enough coal moved to keep street cars and electric light plants going, not to mention industries that may be operating.
 'I speak only of the bituminous coal situation. We urged the public all summer to law in their winter coal knowing this critical situation would arise. All summer the rail- roads had cars available to move the coal but the lack of demand contin- ued. If coal prices are high now, they are bound to be higher when winter comes"
 And, according to all predictions. sky high prices will prevail
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
Refuse To
 Give Bail
 To Caller

New Britain, Sept. 22.-Edward Cotter, former bartender of this city, who was brought here last night from Bridgeport is still held without bail today, as a. material witness in the murder case of Louis Wrinkle, real estate dealer, whose dead body with two wounds in the head, was found near the center of the city last Saturday.
 Cotter, while denying any knowl- edge of the Wrinkle murder, has thus far refused to tell the police any thing about his whereabouts last Fri day night. His stories are said to be conflicting and it is expected he will be subjected to further grilling dur ing the day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
Find Body Of
 Bride In Water

Union, Conn.,, Sept. 22-The body of Mrs. Norah Johnson Kettelle, Rad clfffe college graduate and bride of one week, who disappeared from the cottage to which she came with her husband, John Dunsten Kettelle, of Cambridge, to spend their honey moon, was found floating in Lake Mashapaug shortly after 8 o'clock this morning.
 The body was held pending the ar rival of the medical examiner, Dr. P. B. Converse, of West Wilmington, who was expected some time this fore noon. Pending his arrival the body remained near the spot where it was lowed, following it's discovery by MT. Olcott, a camper.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
Soviet Intends To Enter
 Negotiations With England And France To Settle Debts
By Frank E. Mason.
 Copyright 1921 By the Internationa News Service.)

Copyright 1921 By the International
 News Service.)
 Berlin, Sept. 22-Soviet Russia in tends to enter into negotiations with England and France for a settlement of the national debts which Russia contracted in those countries under the old Czarist regime, Leonid Kras- sin. Bolsheviki trade commissioner, told the International News Service today.
 In the most important interview that he has ever come from an official of the Moscow government, M. Kras- sin outlined the following plans and hopes of the Soviet:
 1.-Construct an irrigation system in the Volga district to assist agricuI- ture and prevent recurrence of famine as Russia is now suffering.
 2.-Rehabilitate the nation com mercially, industrially and agricul- turaily, as the United States was re- constructed after the civil war.
 3.-Meet foreign debts and restore the normal value of Russian money.
 4--Secure vast supplies outside of Russia through longtime credits
 M krass1n admitted that the Rus sian roubie, whose value before the war was 50 cents in United States money has depreciated 15,ooO times.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
OFFICERS TO GET REWARD.

James Bell and I. J. Mahoney, wide awake police officers of Troy, N. Y., will receive a reward of $50 each for the capture in Troy, of James Park CT and William Mccarthy, who were wanted in Shelton for the theft of an automobile The capture was made last July and a week ago the prisoners were sentenced to in definite terms in the State Reforma- tory.
 William s. Donovan, an office, of ed the testimony necessary to obtain the reward for the New York off, cials. before Judge Frank D. Haines, at the opening of Superior Criminal court tLis morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
klan Leaders
 Have Resigned

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 22-Alpounce- ment that they had offered their resig- nations to W. J. Summons head of the Ku Klux Klan, was made here last night by B. Y. Clarke, and Mrs. Elizabeth Tyler, officials of the organ 6zation. Mir. :Siranus has made no statement.
 Announcement that they had offer ed their resignations was coupled with an assertion by Clarke and Mrs. Tyler that there was no basis for the police charge of "disorderly. conduct' al- legged, in a recent newspaper article on the Ku Klux Klan, to have been filed against the couple in 1919.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
ASKS FORECLOSURE

Antonio Fila, Stratford, has started k.crion in Common pleas, asking fore rlosure and possession of property on Sedgwick street, Stratford, in the port. Joseph Bednar. and Frank s. Eohen. Bridgeport; and Carmela StavoIa, Stratford, are named as CO., defendants A note for S1,670 exc ruted on November i, 1918, on which Interest payments defaulted January q, last. caused the property to be nnortgaged to the plaintiff. Cohen holds an additional mortgage for E4O0 while Stavo1a and Bednar have attachements for S750 and 400 respec- lively.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
Will Enforce
 18th Amendment

Midd1etown. Conn.,, Sept. 22-Pro- claiming that so long the 18th amendment remains a part of the constitution. it will be vigorously en- forced by the faculty of the univer- sity, President William Arnold Shank lin, of Wesleyan addressed more than 500 undergraduates, including 170 freshmen in his matriculation address at the opening exercises today. It was recalled in this connection, that several undergraduates were dropped from the university roll last year for drinking and the authorities criticised for not enforcing prohibition in Mid G1etOMn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
RECOVER STOLEN CAR.

A car owned by Philip Novak. of 566 State street, which was stolen from Bridgeport on Sept. 13, was re- covered in Mamaroneck, N. Y. yes- terday, when Frank Elinger and Harry Nash. both of New York City were arrested while in possession of the car. Detective Sergeant George simon, of the local police department left for Mamaroneck today and will bring the prisoners back to Brid ge- port. They will be arraisned in the City court tomorrow morning. charged with automObilinS stealing
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
START DAMAGE ACTION.

Betty Huber, acting for her daugh- ter, Minnie Huber,' minor. both of New York city, has instituted action in Superior court for damages of s1,OOO from Isador zeidel, ITO Maple wood avenue, this city, claiming that the defendant was to blame for an accident caused by the Bridgeport automobile running into the baby carriage Mrs. Huber was pushing across the highway at 77th street and Fifth avenue, New York City, Septern- her 2S 1919,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
SEEKING HOLDUPS.

Brideport police are still endeav- ing to locate three hold-up men who street garage last night. and robbed Benjamin Bissner, the proprietor, of $40 Bissner refused to turn over his cash when the robbers ordered him to do so, and was knocked to the a revolver butt He was treated at the Emergency hospital, and then re- ported the robbery to the police.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
To Withdraw Films Showing
 Miss Rappe

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept 22-AH first national firm exchanges were ordered today to withdraw all films from exhibition in which appeared Virginia Rappe, the actress for whose death Roscoe Arbuckle is held at San Francisco on a charge of murder, it was announced here today. Thirty two hundred exhibitors are represent ed in the action.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
Ten Million Dollar Libel Suit
 Against Newspaper Opens Today

for libel to the extent of it's total value and virtually be put out of business. if the suit is won.
 The libel action grew out of state nent by the Tribune in the last city election, criticising the present city administration for the manner in which municipal finances were hand led.
 The city contends that the articles and editorial expressions, on which the suit is based damaged the city's credit in disposing of municipal bonds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22

Chicago, Sept. 22-The ten million dollar libel suit of the city of Chicago against the Chicago Tribune opened today with counsel for the newspaper asking the court to uphold a de- 1nurrer based on the constitutional right of. the freedom of the press.
 If granted the demurrer would nave the effect of dismissing the suit on the grounds of insufficient evil Gence.
 The suit involves the question of whether a newspaper may be sued
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22

Washington, Sept. 22-More than 100 Russian anarchists are at liberty in this country, under bonds which are covered by s6o0,0 900 in Liberty bonds, deposited with the Secretary of Labor it was stated today at the Department of Labor. On account of the refusal of the Russian Soviet government to accept them, it has been impossible to deport them.
 Efforts Of this government to in duce the Soviet government to open it's borders to receive these extremists