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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25

L1iS "lLlISSSeS WHO apparently cleared Sherman from any blame of dlsregarding signals were George Mills of 401 Jackson avenue, Strat- ford, his conductor, and Burton G. Canf1e1d, letter carrier of S1 Edna avenue, Bridgeport, who was a pas senger on the Bridgeport car when 1t stopped at Cooks turnout. Both men testified that they saw Sherman turn the light and the signal was lighed when the car left the switch c. c. Elwell, engineer member, ot the Public Utilities Commission, was not present when the hearing opened this morning, the bench being occu- pied by Coroner John J. Phelan, E. l. Rudd, chief engineer, and Joseph P. Wadhanls assistant chief engineer.
 Joseph Brown, the Derby dispatch CT, was the first witness to take the stand today.
 It developed that the time element is an important factor to be consid- cred and it was on these lines that the examination proceeded. Brown testified that. he set his watch daily on standard time, according to Der by jewellers clock. He'll said he never Bridgeport dispatcher.
 Engineer Rudd inquired as to the regularity of Browns watch, and the dispatcher replied that his timepiece
 Supt. Frank L. KibHng of the Bridgeport Division, the next witness, confirmed his story of yesterday after noon in which he told of hearing the Bridgeport dispatcher order the southbound car to proceed from South Shelton turnout to Cooks.
 James Rourke, motorman on the snow blow which was standing at the South Shelton turn out when the Der by car arrived, repeated in detail his ing the actions of the southbound cars crew at the turnout.
 Coroner PheIan, in endeavoring to establish the time which elapsed from when the southbound car left the switch until Rourke noticed the light was out, held a watch on the witness while he reviewed his actions of Tuesday afternoon. The time was l hour and 45 minutes.
 Kiblirg, upon inquiry by the cor oner, said that Motornan Charles Sherman of the northbound car told him Tuesday night that he entered Cooks turnout at 1:26 D. m.
 In answer to previous questions Dispatcher Brown of Derby said that Conductor Edward Nolan of the snow blow reported that the blow had ar rived at South Shelton switch at 1920 D. m. and the passenger cars at 1:3O O clock.
 According to Kibling, Cherrytree and Robinson, both called the Bridge port dispatcher at 1928 p. m.
 Conductor Nolan also repeated the same story which he related yesterday to the coroner.
 Coroner PheIan said that the light was apparently out at 1880 D. m., and that the northbound car entered Cooks turnout at 1:26 p. m.
 Assistant line foreman, Ward Johnson, took the stand and was ask ed by Engineer Rudd if power break in the power house at Shelton pr Bridgeport would affect the sig nal system. He said if one of the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25

One of the dead was Major Grant commanding the Black and Tan po- lice. There were more than 800 Sim Feiners in the band which at tackled the military police.
 Eight police lorrieS filled with Black and Tans were passing through west of Macroom when they ran into roads that had been mined. An at tack was opened upon the lorries with the Sim FeinerS firing from be- hind barricades.
 From a skirmish the enga cement grew into a furious battle with the crash of gunfire audible for miles. Reinforcements of heavily armed po- iicemen were rushed to the scene from the Cork barracks and joined in the fray.
 The roads in the Ballyvourney dis trict are flanked by wooded hills, af fording excellent shelter for attacks.
 It was understood that there were about 70 Black and Tan policemen in the lorrieS that were attacked
 ccording to information today the Crown forces, being outnumbered, were compelled to retreat after an ac- lion of two hours, leaving part of their wounded behind on the field of battle.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25

If there is a future war-and hope there will not be-aircraft will play an all important part from the very outbreak of hostilities, and they will learn to do so eventually
 Though Secretary Daniels believes the navy should be kept at a strength equal to that of the strongest nation, he does not advocate such sustained preparation in. the army. The war he says. has proved that competent body of trained officers can convert the young men of America into an efficient fighting force in a compara- lively short period.
 "Y our famous order barring wine from the officers mess is said to have aroused great deal of criticism
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25
D0NNELLY WILL
 LEAVES ENTIRE
 ESTATETO WIFE

The will of the late John M. Oon- nelly former Democratic leader and Geputy registrar, of voters who died February IT. was offered today to Judge Paul L. Miller of the Probate Court. By the terms of the will, the entire estate, which consists only Of the family residence and lot at 25 Westfield avenue, revertS to his wife on the usual provision that adequate care be provided for his six children
 Judge Miller appointed Patrick H. Brady and Thomas F. Reilly apprais- CTS. The widow was named as sole executrix.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25
Bare Feet Chase
 RecoUers S2, 500

BOston.-Quick wit and rare courage of Mrs. Thomas A. Gle ments, wife of the well known horseman. who jumped from her bed in her night clothing and in her bare feet chased a burglar from her DorceSter home and down the street in the zero wealth. CT saved more than 2,5OO and defeated well laid plans of the rObbcr to loot the home. Police took up the chase of the robber but he escaped.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25
4. H. Dillon G0inq To Enter BrOther;s
 Firm M Hartford

After 2s wears of successful busi- aess, Edward H. Dillon. one of the most prominent merchants of Bridge port, has disposed of his millinery estabHshment and will shortly re- move to Hartford MT. Dillon devel- eped his business in the years he has been located here to the largest mil hnery store in the city. and at the helght or his success is transferring g his interests to the state capitol where he will be associated with his brother, Charles H. Dillon iii the wholesale and retail millinery and de- partment store business
 = Coming to Bridgeport in 1893 from Hartford, his native town. MT Dillon immediately entered the mercantile field and opened a small hat store in a buildinSI located a | the present site of the corner of Main and John streets. His initial success was largely due to his shrewd judgment and bus mess acumen. which was also respon- sible for the steady growth of his es- tablishment until today when it is among the largest in the state. For
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25

among officers of the Navy, MT. Sec retary." Have a majority of these officers "come round to your way of thinking?''
 II shouldn't say they had come round to my point of view exactly he replied. I should say that so far as I have learned most of fhe officers of the Navy, even those who were opposed to the order at the time wouldn't go back to the old system if they could.
 again would you handle the Sims in cident any different?" Daniels was asked.
 When an officer is determined to Continued on Page Six.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25
CROOKED WHITE SOX PLAYERS
 ARE BANISHED

Washington-The baseball players now awaiting trial for alleged accept ance of bribes, will never appear in the American League again, Ban B. Johnson, president of the League said here today.
 .If a jury happens to make a mis- take-aS they sometimes do-and absolves any of these players, I say here and now that such a player will never be permitted to wear a uni form in the American League Johnson said
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25
PHELAN PROBES
 TIME FACTOR IN
 SHELTON WRECK

Positive that Motorman E. Sherman of the northbound which figured
 South Sheon turned the light at just the coision at the inyes being conducted by Coroner John Phelan repre- sentatlVes of the Public Utilities commission.
 The time element is the important factors the probe and IS being carefully considered by inves gators Only witness be but Coroner Phean statements from others who figured in the 0-' 'iio
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25
SIGNAL RULES OBSERVED.
 TROLLEY WITNESSES SA
LRLS7 REPUBLICAN, ARMY DEFEATS
 GROWN FORCES AFTER HOT BATTLE
Eats 16 Cans
 or Potted Ham
(By Associated Press. }

Iby ASSOclated PreSS.)
 7 Knoxville, Tenn.-The town of RogerSvi1be, near here, today laid claim to the gastrononic cham pions of the state. Herbert Si- bert, 16, recently came out on the long end of a wager by eating at one repast 37 soft boiled eggs. Just to prove the theory of in herited talents, Sibert, S.. then ate ten pounds of honey at two meals. Inspired by the eating prowess Of his neighbors, Harrison ChiBdress conquered new fields by consuming 16 cans of potted ham without stopping.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25
FIREMEN GIVEN .S150 CHECK FOR
 POWER PLANT WORK

Manager C. A. Paul of the United Illuminating Go. today sent a check for $50 to the Ffremen's Sick Bene- fit Fund. In a letter, addressed to Chief Daniel F. Johnson, Mir. Paul thanks the department for it's work in saving the power plant from de- struction by fire last Sunday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25
EX-MAYOR TOOK OWN LIFE

Newark -Jacon Hocssling who served four terms as Mayor of New ark, was found dead in bed today by his wife. The police report stated that death was due to a self-inflicted knife wound.
 The former mayor who retired from office seven years ago. was for many years a local Democratic leader several months after leaving office he met with business reverses
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25
100 SINN FEINERS AMBUSH CADETS AND
 KILL COMMANDER

London-The comma dant of a de- tachment of police cadets and several policemen were killed when 100 Sim Feiners ambushed the cadets near Ballyvourney today. said a Central News dispatch from Dublin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25
TO DEVELOP AIRCRAFT
 VITAL CONSIDERATION OF AMERICAN NAVY


WashlngtonThe development of aircraft single consideration with which has m the opinion of Josephus Daniels who March secretary of the navy after eight O.
 If coming navy would make the consistent note administration everything ese the development
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25
BLACK AND FANS LEADER SLAIN IN
 HEAVY FIGHTING

D1blinOne of the biggest battles in the warfare which has been Ireland fought today when the forces defeated by heavy section of the Irish Republican army.
 It is known that two members forces were killed upwards of wounded
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25
ASKS NOTHING

ASKS NOTHING For Helping Mankind. Tho Strange Story of Strange Girl Who Intends to Put Tolstoi's Theories Into Effect. Sec To- '. morrow's BRIDGEPORT TIMES.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25
SALIOnoR IONs

Mexico City.-Salvador today noti fled the Mexican government that the Salvador congress has voted to join the new Central American Union
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25
ATTENTIONS!

Soldiers and Sailors: You'll find the Veterans Column to- night on Page IS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25
WEATHER

New Haven.-W Weather forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Generally fair with rising temperature tonight and Saturday
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-25
TODAY,S PEOPLE,

Today's profile and identification will be found on page 6.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-04-01
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

Whereas, God, in his infinite wis.
dom, has seen fit to remove from
among us our beloved brother, Har-
vey L. Groves, who departed this life
at his home in Doe Run, Mo-, Monday
March ID, 1921;
Therefore, be it resolved, that in his
death, Lead Belt Lodge No. 35%
Knights of Pythias, has lost a valued
and consistent member; the commun'
ity an upright and honorable citizen
and the family kind and loving hus'
band, father, son and brother.
Be it further resolved that as lit
ting tribute to the memory of our de-
parted brother. our charter be drapee
in mourning for a period of thirty
days; that these resolutions be in
scribed upon the records of the lodge
that a copy of same be sent to thu
members Of the bereaved family, ant
that they be published in the Leat
Belt News and the Pennington Times
John Rabadeux, q
0rval HaIter.
E. A. Counts,
Committee,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-04-01

1t is the opinion Of many st. Louis
ans who are in a position to know
about all there is to know about po-
litical conditions in that city, that
there is a splendid chance to Henry
Keil for Mayor of that city next Tues
day. Should such hope be realized
ithen, indeed, will there be f1attering
chance for that city to move forward
as it has not done for many years
past. If the fangs of the Beast
that has grown fat from grating off
the people Of that city are removed
from its vitals, then will the citizens
be able to enjoy more security when
they retire, that they will be permit
ted to arise in the morning in posses.
sion of both life and property. I'm
der "Boss Henri" the Beast" in that
city has taken on unheard of proper
tions, equal to that of the "TammanI
Tiger" in its palmiest days.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-04-01

production, 10,0S9 establishments
considered, to $671, 554,313, and sal
aries and wages then totaled $780,
963,613, divided between 158.12O men
ard youths and 1882 women and
girls, tetsb Of -294y962 employees.
The 6awriof1 916Sb gipg on a still
larger demand "a MiFsopm products,
the 1922 establishments considered,
turned out commodities which had a
total value Of 05,575,717. This
year saw the commencement of the
higher wages period which prevailed
during those twelve months and the
years 19l7.l 1918 and 1919, and which
lasted until late in the fall Of 1920.
Missouri manufacturers in 1916
paid out to 223,941 employees, con-
sisting of l80,917 men and youths and
43,024 women and girls, $171 ,462 1882.
In 1917, 1888 industrial estab-
lishments and workshops of Missouri
turned out products with a grand to-
tai worth Of $1,319, 154, 038 to 200, 582
masculine and 54,215 feminine work
ers, a total of 254,797 employees. The
era of tremendous high prices which
reigned in 1918, 1919 and 1920 in all
lines of manufacturing will never be
forgotten by the present generation
which has reached maturity and by
the one which is growing up.
Tremendous Missouri Demand for
War Workers, 1918.
The tremendous Missouri demand
for skilled and unskilled toilers in war
industries and the dawn of record
breaking wages commenced almost
simultaneously with the entrance Of
the United States into the World War
during the spring of 1917. The OPEN
ing of the year 1918 found every Mis-
souri, factory and workshop in full
blast, with tremendous untitled con-
tracts and orders from the United
States Government, Great Britain,
France and Italy for war goods. Mis-
souris contribution of manufactured
products to the country's output that
year had total worth of 1858, 104,-,
25S, with 1887 establishments con-
sidered. There was paid out that year
in wages and salaries $258,672,80 to
267 701 toilers, consisting of 209,S55
men and boys and 57,846 women and
girls.
In 1919 to produce commodities
which had a factory selling vaule of
81, STE, 442, 056, it took an army of toll
ers numbering 292,741, consisting Of
211,O45 masculine workers and 81
500 women and girls. There was paid
to this mighty host 1869, 088,785 in
salaries and wages for the years
work. The capital invested in all es-
Establishments considered, for 1919, to-
tailed $763, m, 1888, as compared to
| $7S6, 1893, 166 for 1918; with $780,, 165,
1888 for 1917; with $549, 805,731 for
1915; with 1929, l91, 7S9 for 1915, and
with $524,29S,745 for 1914.
Decrease in Value of Malt Beverages.
Since the manufacturing of beer
and similar alcoholic beverages is
supposed to nave ceased legally in
Missouri at the commencement Of
May, 1919, no manufacturing Of this
character is included for that year.
But in 1918 and 1917 breweries still
had official standing in the state.
Prohibition reduced the worth of malt
beverages, beers and similar cOmmo-
dities from, $35, 330,911 for, sl9l6 to
| $22, 42g, 1851 for 1919, the output for
the latter year consisting chiefly OF
"soft" beverages, near beer, and ice.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-04-01

The duties, privileges and penalties
of office-holders, in all civilized coun-
tries, are clearly set forth by the same
power that creates them. But this
particular bill, while prescribing the
duties apl privileges of this "Big
Boss" makes him absolutely immune
TO censure or abuse, as there is no
limit on the possible expenditures of
his office, and he makes statements
to no one of his expenditures. My
God! Think of it, brethren! What
an impregnable machine could at once
be set up by such an official, even
though he may have no more mental
capacity for intelligent business than
the average burr-head.
This measure is easily the master
piece" of all those so-called "consoli,
dalton" bills. But there are many
others of them that will not stand the
light of safe and sane reasoning
There is the judicial redistricting bill
which has already been signed by
Gov. Hyde, against the strenuous re
monstranee of practically all the Dis
trict Judges, which will force many Of
them to step down from the position
to which they have been elevated be-
fore the time shall have expired for
which they were elected by the votes
of the people. The Times does moi
believe that such perniciously evil
Legislation was ever before attempted
to be put over on supposedly free
people than are many of those "con-
solidation" measures, which, should
they become laws, will, instead OF
consolidating the different branches
of government, spread out the offices
to accommodate far more office hold
-ers. But most, if not all of such
measures, should and doubtless will
be referred to vote of the people, SC
that they will have an opportunity to
say whether or not they are willing
to have such a suffocating yoke fas,
tened about their neck.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-04-01

business trip to Bonnie Terre We'd
nesday.
Pete Parker was Plattin visitor
Wednesday.
Miss Hattie Cole, of Bonnie Terre.
visited the Coonville school Wednes-
day.
Wilfert Nash was guest of Emmett
Ketcherside Wednesday night.
5. p. Cole was Bonnie Terre visit
or Wednesday and Thursday.
Amos Moore spent Friday evening
at the home of H. c. Carter.
Jack Nash attended the sale near
Bonnie Terre Friday.
H. c. Carter made business trip
to Bonnie Terre Thursday.
Oscar Richardson and Pete Parker
made a business trip to DeSoto FRI
day.
Mrs. J. M. Appleberry was a Bonnie
Terre visitor Friday.
R. c. Cole, of Wales Mines made a
trip to DeSoto Friday.
Mrs. Homer Newland of st. Louis.
visited her mother, Mrs. Henry Ketch-
erside few days this week.
-. AASAu AsASitdlu oOH was Il DUtlil0
Terre visitor Friday.
Tom Turley, of Wales Mines. was.
in this community Monday.
r. G. Cole visited at the home of
J. M. Appleberry Sunday and Mon
day.
Artie Holdman and Carl Hoelzel of
Melzo, visited Silver Springs Sunday.
Miss Lena and Theodore Stated and
Rudolph Belleville attended the enter
tainnent at Salt Peter Saturday night.
Miss Hattie Appleberry, Price and
Reube Cole and Charley Bellville Wis
tied at the home OH. G. Carter Sun
day. Y
J. W. Ellis was a Bonnie Terre Wis
itor Saturday.
Miss Hattie Appleberry was d
Bonnie Terre visitor Saturday.
$. p. Cole, Jr., was a Bonne Terre
visitor Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. McClain and son visited her
son, J. w, Ellis, of Silver Springs, a
few days this week.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-04-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES

March 25-Geo. Lee Stelhem, of
Fenton, St. Louis county, and VelIna
Luveda Mclaughlin, of Bonnie Terre
March 25-Robert Wilfong and Eve
Baker, both of Esther. ~ ~
March 26-Ivcs James McClanaHan,
OF Grantsburg, ILL.,, and Susie Gregory,
of Ste. Geneyieve. 9aJI :
March 26-George Nudge and Edith
Moore, Both of Flat River.
March 2S--W. H. Layne and Mrs.
Julia Oder: both Of Flat River.
March 29-v-Carvel J. Cole and All
drey Shoemake. both of Elvins.
March 29-Harvey Benton and
Ethel Enlow, both of lockwood.
March 29-Eddie Lee and Nettie
Young, both of st. Louis.
!. March 29-John w. Christopher and
Edith L. Huff. both of St, Francois
county.
March S0--Emmet Keay and Opal
West, both of Bismarck.
March 31-Harry Kingsland and
Ethel Hall, both of Flat River.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-04-01
WORTH OF MISSOURI MANU-
FEATURING 1919, 1918, 1917

jefferson City, Mo-, March 2S.-The
total worth of Missouri manufactur-
ing, 1919, industries considered, H.
OS7, reached $1,176. 442,056, as COM
pared with $646, 3S7 ,029 for the year
1914, 9154 establishments considered,
breaking all previous annual value
records since Missouri began to COM
pete as manufacturing common
wealth. The increase in total worth
of all goods manufactured in 1918 Ov-
err 1914, was $3.50, 105,028, or 1921
per cent, and in number Of establish
ments, 1888, or 80 per cent.
The above announcement was made
today by Industrial Commissioner
William H. Lewis as advance inforn1a-
ton from the Missouri Red Book.
1920. a publication of the State Blu
reau of Labor. will be ready for dis
tribution at the close of the month.
Then comes the further assertion that;
It is we'll to call attention to the
fact that the 1919 Missouri tota;
Worth of manufacturing surpasse-
that of 1918 during which year H.
957 establishments produced comnlo-
dities with total value of $685.
i04 1858, BY $8,337,79S, regardless OF
the armistice in the World War, de-
clared November IL, 1918, which then
suddenly and abruptly terminated IN
Missouri all war time manufacturing.
The increase in number of Missouri
manufacturing establishments report
ing. 1919 over 1918. was 1870. the gain
chiefly being due to the resumption
in 1910 of certain industries which
shut down early in the war period.
+ The higher value OF products such
as dressed beef and poultry; -four
/ feed and meal: boots and shoes; eu-
| tomobiles; carshon products. and Other
necessities and many Injuries. and
higher wages. caused some IF tHf
| gain in manufacturing worth, 1913
over 1918, regardless Of the decrease
| in quantity of goods produced.
War Panic of 1914 Followed by Pros
perity of 1916, and 1918.
! In the summer of 1914 when hos
ltilities commenced in Europe, three
years before the United States en-
tered as a combatant, for two months
| there was panical cessation ane
suppression along all lines of manu-
J featuring, Missouri and 1eisaW where tht
country over. By September l, thu
Lsame year, tremendous orders from
| foreign nations for war munitions
tstippiies and food products brought ii
general resumption Of manufaetur'
ing At \ mere pags scale than had ey y,
The history of the United States
And tigrscarnestlIe nationwide pros
oerity Of 1915, 1916. 1917 and 1918
with, the resord-breaking salaries ane
wages of 1919.
Products turned out by Missouri
manufacturers in 1914, the cost o.
\ living then not having increased muci
4 5ver 1918. had total worth Of S646,
4 3s7. 029. In 1915 the increased for
eign demand for Missouri manufac
1 tured products and feed supplies
s.cuRh, TIE Missouri total worth q