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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Men Wanted For Big Theft
 Arrested Iere

Alleged to have been Implicated in the theft of cloth valued at annroxi- mately s9,0OO, from a Pascoag R- Woolen mill, Arthur Boissel 22. of 2se cottage street, Woonsocket, R. L. and Harold Haggerty, 19, of 122 Olo street, Woonsocket, were arrested in a rooming house at 99 Hanson street thls mornng, by Detective Sergeants Wheeler, Derrick and Burns. The arrests were made on Information furnished by the E7ascoag police. and ooth men are now being held for the authorities of that city A Rhode Island officer will probably arrive in Brldgeport today, and take charge of the prisoners.
 When questioned by the police to- oay' Haggerty and BoisseI are alleged to have said that they were members of an organized gang which recently put a systematic robbery plan into erect in the mill where they were em- ployed- A new automobile truck was purchased by the men to be used in hauling cloth away from the factory ana thelr operations extended over a period of two months
 It is said that the gang was finally apprehended, and the thieves agreed to return the cloth or it's equivalent Tn money if the prosecution was drop ped They implicated a Woonsocket man who is alleged to have acted as a fence" for disposition of the stolen material and this mans father. who is an influential person in TVoon- socket, offered to Square" his son.
 Settlement was effected, when Boissel and Haggerty skipped" town and came to Bridgeport. They had been in this city three days. when picked up by the local police this
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Buses Run To
 Disadvantage Of This City

Recalling how Bridgeport was dis criminated against by the Connecticut company just about a year ago when the Park City was the goat of an ex- pertinent, at which time all local troll 1eys were withdrawn, but service con tinued from New Haven as far as Silver Sands, Bridgeport business men are wondering if this city is again to be sighted by the method of operat- ing buses by the Connecticut com pany.
 Since last Friday motor buses of the trolley company, have been put Devon, the Elm City terminal being at the corner of George and Church streets, two blocks from the center of the city. At Devon passengers are required to alight and await connect tion with the trolleys, all of which are suburban lines passing Devon.
 The question has arisen in the minds of local people as to just why the buses go to the center of New Haven, instead of transferring at that end of the line in Allingtown, where frequent service by trolleys passes on what is operated as a local line out of the New Haven car barns?
 It is pointed out that people living in Milford, or at any other point near half way between the two cities, who buses, especially in unpleasant weather, would certainly, if bent on shopping, take a bus headed for New Haven, knowing they did not have to change cars, rather than take a bus bound for Devon, knowing well they would be subjected to inconvenience and delay by the transfer at Devon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Local Lawyers At r Summer Luncheon
 of State Bar Ass n

Quite a delegation of Bridgeport judges and lawyers are spending the day up in New London today to at tend the annual summer luncheon of the State Bar Association of Con- necticut. The meeting is being held at the Griswo1d, at Eastern Point where lunch was to be served at 1:45 Those who went by train were to be met at the station at New London by launches and taken over to the hotel As usual no guests are permitted at the luncheon and probably no busi- ness will be transacted.
 Among the members of the bar who were expeced to attend from this city are: Chief Justice George W. Wheeler and Judge Howard D. Curtis of the Supreme court, Judge William B. Boardman, vice-presidcnt of the association, Judge John W. Banks, Judge Joseph G. Shapiro, Charles Shapiro, and George S. Hawley. Philip z. Hankey is chairman of the entertainment committee and is in charge of the meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Officers rom
 Illinois Come
 For Williams

Illinois officers, armed with a war rant for the arrest of Bert Williams of New York City, who is being held here for the theft of an automobile, arrived at police headquarters this morning just in time to temporarily halt the federal authorities from taking charge of the prisoner Nu- merous conferences were held be- tween the state and federal officials during the morning, and the question of who will first get a whack at the alleged auto thief is still in doubt
 Williams is accused of stealing a car owned by a Champaign, ILL, man, and is wanted by the Western state for this ofense. The federal men claim that the New Yorker violated the Dyer act in taking the machine from one state to another, and are ready to start prosecution proceed tngs on this charge. The power to retain the prisoner rests in the hands of the government men, but they may waive their rights in this particular case and allow Williams to be taken back to Illinois. In event of this pro- cedure, a federal warrant will prob ably accompany the man to Cham paign, and will be served as soon as the states prosecution is completed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20

. It is believed that they will be given to De Valera by Premier Lloyd George tomorrow. and that DeVa1era will then return to Ireland to confer with members of Deal Eireann before making answer to the premier.
 It was learned at De Valera's headquarters this afternoon that the RepuDIcan leader understands that ne has been given to understand he Will receive written proposals from Premier Lloyd George on Thursday. In this event, De Valera probably will depart for Dublin on Friday or Saturday.
 General Jan Christian Shuts. Pre- m1er of South Africa, is conferring almost daily on the Irish situation. lie was consulted by Premier Lloyd george again today and afterwards the report was current that he would De sent to Dublin and Belfast to con- fer with De Valera and Sir James Craig, head of the Ulster govern ment.
 De Valera has been busilv engaged drafIng a reply to Sir James Craig's claim of self-deternination for Ulster The document has not vet been issued, but it is understood that the Irish President'' will contest the view that "a small fraction of one nation can set itself against the ex- pressed demand of the majority
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Irwin, Veteran Ball Player, Maintained Two
 Households 30 Years

Hartford, July 2O.-Through inves- tigations started here by his brother, John, hotel proprietor at Nantasket beach and by his son, Arthur H., of Boston, into his disposition of his property before he was drowned by jumping or falling from a steamer bound from New York to Boston, it has become known that Arthur A Irwin, the well known vet eran baseball player, had for years maintained two households, one in Boston and another in New York. contributing to the sup port of two wives and three chill dren, by his legal wife in Boston. and one son by a. woman in New York city, whom he Introduced here as his wife befofe his death, and who was here assisting him to wind up his business affair, before he left the city, telling some of his friends that he was going to the shore re- sort for his health and inimating to othesr that he expected to die.
 The mysterious sale of Irwin'S in terest in a baseball scoreboard, with which Julian P. Hart, one time pres- ident of the Boston National League club, was also connected is being in- vestigated by Irwin's son in Boston, and his brother. The bill of sale showed that Irwin had disposed of
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Think Fagin
 Is Unbalanced

Gus Fagin, of the Lyric hotel, has a peculiar way of a attracting the atten- tion of a person with whom he wishes to converse. In the City Court to- day, Gus told all about his system as practiced upon one Jesse Lockwood, of East Norwaik, last Saturday night. The story was good enough to get Gus bound over to the Superior Court un- der $1 900 bonds.
 According to testimony offered this morning, Gus and Lockwood were drinking together in the Eagle cafe, at Madison avenue and Main street. late Saturday night. Lockwood left his friend sitting on a card table, and walked up to the bar to get drink. Gus, wishing to attract the attention of his friend, pulled a newly honed razor out of his pocket. stepped up behind Lockwood and laid the back of the blade on his friends neck. The East Norwalker became slightly agi- tated over this rather unusual treat ment and while trying to duck away from the razor blade, sustained a deep cut on the throat. A battle fol- lowed and Fagin was locked up on charges of aggravated assault.
 While awaiting trial in the Su- perior court. Fagin will be placed un- der observation. It is believed that he may be slightly unbalanced men tally.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Police Get No
 Jitney Orders

Bridgeport police are still watch fully waiting for some official notice from the Public Utilities commission in regard to the local jitney situation No word has been received as yet, and it is impossible to forecast tn e arrival of orders. Meantime the jit- neurs are carrying out their "business as usuaF' program
 Supt Patrick Flanagan said today, that he has no idea of the date on which the grace period will expire The police have no information as to the names of the drivers who have secured permits. the number of buses allowed on designated routes or the layout of the several jitney lines which are allowed to continue under the new ruling. Until this inforamtion is received, the police will maintain their hands off' attitude
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Attorneys Says Wires Wrong
 For Jitnetlrs

A prominent New Haven attorney, until recently having many jftney clients. said that he had withdrawn because he believed the wires were strung the wrong way for the jit- neurs, and that in his opinion those not getting permits would be up against a hopeless @ase, unless the legislature gives them relief. He pointed out so many technicalitieS that must be circIed, and 1ikened the States right to withdraw privilege of the road to a theatre managers pow CT to evict an undesirable patron, who by purchase of a ticket only obtains a "privilege" to remain in the theatre as long as the management deems his presence desirable.
 Another attorney, not interested in the case stated yesterday that men without permits would be "out of 1uck'' becuase of the fact that insur- ance companies, without any alter native would revoke, probably within a 10-day notice, liability insurance to jitneys, because they cannot issue in contrary to the eyes of the law. This would place a large stumbling block in the way of jitneurs who failed to get permits, because under another tae in public service without liability insurance.
 Business is the same as usual cording to reports from jitney lines all over the State, awaiting the ueCl- sion, of Judge Kee1er on the injunc- tion sought by the New Haven-Derby Bus corporation. Locally the only change noted is that some of the driv- CTS who have received permits have changed to the routes to which they were assigned by the Public Utilities Commission.
 Many are plans advanced for rum ming in event of an adverse decision, but whether the men will carry out their plans and threats remains to be seen Some talk contribution box; others declare they will give a free ride but sell chewing gum, while still others who are seeing red at the minute swear they will run anyway no matter how often they get arrested.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20

This recommendation came almost simultaneously with the receipt of a note by the French foreign office from the British government in which Great Britain insisted there was no necessity for sending more troops into Upper Silesia- The note was in reply to the recent communi- cation in which the French govern inert notified Great Britain that rein Agreements for the Allied troops of occupation were needed urgently in order to make sure that the troops were not disturbed and to in sure respect for the decisions of the Allies under the Treaty of Versailles.
 The British note reiterated the de- mand of that government for the early converting of the Allied Su- sistence of Premier Lloyd George, it is probable that Premier Briand will agree to a meeting of the coun- cil in the neighborhood of July 27, probably in Boulogne.
 Because of the report of the com naissioners in Upper Silesia respect ing the need for more troops there, Briand will yield on that question. If Great Britain. refuses to join, France probably will send troops independ- ently.
 Premier Briand has not yet replied to the British note and it is likely will make known his final decision regarding the convening of supreme besides dealing with the Silesian question, probably will be occupied principally with the question of main taining the penalties against Ger many, continued occupation of Dues seldorf, Duisburg and Ruhrort.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Carbone Not
 Arrested Yet

The only material witness examined at the continuance of the coroner's hearing this morning on the death of Joseph Testina was Peter MaStro, 1T37 Main street. who was standing on a corner approximately 200 feet from the location of the shooting which occurred two doors from Tes- tina's home on Frank street. He
 ted that he called a warning when he saw Carbone following with re- vo1ver. but his warning came too late to prevent two of the three shots fired taking effect.
 Antonio Carbone, 35 Columbus place. not yet apprehended, is said to be the man who shot Joseph Testina, 55 Frank street, in the abdomen and leg during a quarrel early Sunday morning. according to testimony pro- duced at the hearing conducted yes terday afternoon by Coroner John J. Phelan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Mayor Cables
 Lloyd George

Mayor Clifford B. Wilson to- day sent the following cablegram to Premier David Lloyd George of England; expressing the hope that a lasting settlement of the Irish question will soon be reached. The text of the Mayors cable gram follows:
 "1 sincerely hope satisfac- tory and lasting settlement of the Irish question will be had at this time.''
 Clifford B. Wilson,
 Mayor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20

 Body Arrives
 At Hoboken

The body of John Morrisey, 2S year old son of MT. and Mrs William Morrisey of Fairfield avenue, arriv- ed at the pier in Hoboken, N. J., this morning from France. For seven weeks Mir Morriseey fought at the front in France and was then killed by a bullet in action. MT. Morrisey was one of the most popular young men in the West End during his resi- dence there and gained many friends who grieved to hear of his passing
 He was a member of the +Crasho A. c. on State street and while he was a member of this club played great football He was also a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus of this city The body will arrive in this city the latter part of the week and the funeral arrangements are in charge of Mullins, Scott & Redgate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20

Decision to devote the huge Hart ley wealth to public health, mental hygiene and probation work was an nounced yesterday Afternoon follow ing the organization meeting at Mrs. Jenkins summer home in Norfolk. Governor Everett J. Lake presided at the meeting which was attended by several of the leading medical author ities of the country. including pr. William Salmon of New York. the worlds greatest psychiatrist; Dr. Herman M. Biggs, head of the New York state department of health; and Dr. Samuel A. Brown, dean of the Bellevue Hospital Medical college. Charles M. Schwab, head of the Beth lehem Steel Corporation, was also present
 Other prominent men present in cluded ex-Governor Holcomb, Charles F. Brooker of Ansonia; J. Henry Ror- aback, vice-president of the Connecit- cut Light & Power company; Louis D. Stanton, a former official of the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Reroute Cars
 As raffffic Is Cut On Bridge

Vehfcu1ar traffic across the Con- gress street bridge has been closed untiH Friday while the employees of the tLeake Construction Company complete the work of putting in the shafsS- Tro1leyS are being rerouted , and no traffic is being allowed to cross the bridge, although marine traffic is still open
 While the bridge is closed to ve- hicles, trolleys are being rerouted on other lines. Beardsley Park cars are being sent through North Bridgeport, while a shuttle is used between the park and the east side of the bridge.
 Barnum avenue cars are now being sent through Main street to Golden Hill to Water street to Stratford avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20

Guaranty Trust company of New York; Motor Vehicle Inspector Rob- bins B. StoeckeI; and Marce11us Hart ley Dodge, chairman of the Board Of directors of the Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge company.
 Discussion of the general purposes and objects of the corporation for the determination of it's purposes deveI- oped the fact that the mental hygiene efforts will not be confined to Con- necticut but will be national in scope. This work will concern prisons, re- formatories and other institutions, and the judgment of experts such as pr. Salmon will be necessary to a.n- alyze the state of mind responsible for particular classes of crime in order to reach the root of the con- dition and treat it locally.
 The public health department of the corporation will put it's powerful facilities at the disposal of the state or any subdivision of it in any epi- demic or similar emergency.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Bad Weather
 Has Deferred Bombing ests

Norfa1k, Va, July 2O.-Because of heavy weather outside of the capes naval planes under orders to take part in the bonn ping of the former German batt1eship OstfriesIand were held at the base today until further orders, the attack scheduled for this morning being postponed until later in the day.
 A message from the U. s. s. Hen derson to the navy department said bombing tests against the former German battleship Ostfriesland off the Virginia capeS had been post poned today because. of weather con ditions- 'Commander of Air Force believes it impossible to operate the message said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Band Concert
 At Seaside Pnrk

The following program is to be rendered by the Locomobile Band to- morrow night at S:0O P. M. at Sea- side park.
 Concert Numbers, Introduction, Star Spangled Banner; March, Wash ington Post; Overture, Poet and Pea Sant; Selection, SweetheartS; Idy1, Mountain Maidens Dream; Selection, American Patrol
 Dance Numbers. Fox Trot, Whis- pering; Waltz. Down the Trail to Home Sweet Home; One Step, Cuddle Uddle; Fox Trot, Just Like a Gypsy; Waltz, Honolulu Eyes; Fox Trot, Rose; Finale, America
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
1oAsk Judge
 Hirlrnan For An Injunction
Connecticut Company Will Seek to Restrain Bus Corporation from Operating.

New Haven, July 2O.-That the in Junction sought at yesterdays hear ing before Judge Keeler by the Con- necticut Co.,, seeking to restrain the New Haven and Derby Bus Corpor- ation, had not been applied for, but would be in the near future, was the statement today of George D. Wat rous, chief counsel for the Connecti- cut Co.,, when asked if an attempt had been made to follow out the sugges- ton of Judge Keeler that the injunc- tlon be brought before another judge of the Superior court. It is the un- derstapding here that the application will be made before Judge Hinman, who is now sitting in Willimantic,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
France And
 League Clash

Paris, July 2O-As a direct result of President Harding's initiative towards world disarmament, a. conflict has arisen between France and the League or Nations, which may result in the withdrawal of this country from the League at the September meeting in Geneva.
 According to the Echo De Paris. France asked the League to adjourn the disarmament meetings because they might clash with the American proposals Leon Bourgeois, presi- dent of the French Senate and a member of the League of Nations Council refused to agree. The result was that the disarmament comm ission of the League met here as per sched- ule.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Assets Exceed
 His Liabilities

Hubert W. Hart, well known piano dealer at PAS Fairfield avenue. has filed a voluntary petition in bank ruptcy, giving liabilities that total S10,563, and assets of S14450 of which s9,500 is in the nature of book accounts, some of which are ques- tionable at this time. Poor collections have caused the failure.
 Hart owes the city S450 in taxes the balance of his debts being to various piano factories, music deal CTS and manufa cturers of musical in struments and appliances. He claims a stock valued at S4,o00, a Ford coupe valued at $S50 and fixtures at at $500. He also lists personal ap- pa1el valued at $25 and miscellaneous prdperties worth S10o.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Government
 Will Make
 Concessions
By HARRY l.. ROGERS.

Washington, July 20----Although tthat Japan will enter Harding's dis arm ament conference internationally, lit was learned today that this gov ernment is willing to make some slight concession. if necessary, to pave fthe way for Japan's acceptance.
 Secretary of State Hughes and Am fbassador Shidehara. have gone over the entire question informally, and it lis understood that the secretary of Estate has set forth the views of he government that the conference should meet without precise agreement claiming consideration but that a, free and easy development of views should be permitted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Frees Cirillo
 From Blame

Coroner John J. Phelan, in a f1nd- ing made public today, does not hold RaffeIe CirilIo, Wallace street, New Haven, crfminally responsible for the death on July 1 3 of little five year old Frederick Harmann, S30 State street, who ran diagonally from the turn on State street, near Iranistan avenue, and directly into the path of the New Haven machine.
 Ciril1o was driving a light Dodge truck, which was stopped from with in IS or 20 feet from the instant he saw the child. The boy was hit at APO D. m., and died in an ambulance enroute to a hospital
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Democratic Club
 To Have Outing

'eThe Farms formerly known as the Black Rock Shore and Country Club, will be the scene of a political banquet on the evening of August 21 under tho auspices Of the Fifth Dis trict Democratic Club. Plans were made last night when the assistance of the Democratic women of the dis trict was enlisted. Invitations will he extended to mer21i,cs-s of the otlier Democratic clubs throughout the city. President William F. keefe, of the mems organization. and Miss Helen A Iorabard, of the womens club. wfl be in charge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
Think Runners
 Using Seaplanes

Atlantic City. July 2o.-Federal agents here believe liquor smugglers on the Jersey coast are now using seaplanes. which operate from ships ly1ng outside the three mile limit. The rum running has continued in such measure despite the large fleet of surface patrol vessels. that the sea- plane theory seems the only expIana- uon In a raid on palatial house. poat in Great Bay, eight miles from nere, two seapianes were reported to nave removed a portion of the liquor cargo before the arrival of revenue and coast guard men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-20
7Ls Cents Glass
 Cost Of Soda

New York. July 2o-The cost of production of ice cream soda is 714 cents glass, a prominent pharmacy stated today in an nouncing that it could make a reasonable profit by charging the customer ten cents. The cost is divided as follows:
 Syrup, one cent; milk, one cent; ice cream, two cents; la Dor, breakage, waste, etc., 3A cents.
 Most prices in New York are fifteen cents and up plus war tax.