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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
RESERVES HIS
 DECISION ON HOFFMAN CASE

s. Grover Hoffman, Shelton, now living at 561 Naugatuck avenue, De- von, Milford, is endeavoring to divorce his wife, Genevieve Carman Hoffman, but in the final arguments today after all testdrnon had been heard before Hon. Joel H. Reed, Judge Thomas C. Coughlin stated that certainly the claim Of d 2 ,rtion had not been sub stantiated because of the fact that after leaving the Shelton home the wife returned several times but failed to find her husband, and that he made no efforts to locate her or have her return to him. He also pointed out that twice during the past five years Hoffman was in Shelton City court because of non-support, each time he paying and offering no defense to her allegations.
 Judge Coughlin also called atten- ton to the fact that the plaintiffs in- fidelity charge had not been proven, no time, place or party being named, and it was his cont tenion that the de- fendant was better entitled to a de- cree on her cross-complaint on the grounds of indolerable cruelty.
 Much of the testimony offered by both sides is very distaSteful. Much expert testimony was given by pr. Lynch and Dr. H. LeBaron Peters, both of Bridgeport. Judge Reed re- served his recommendation.
 Judge John B. Dillon of 65 Man .hattan avenue, Shelton, Judge of Shelton Toown court. testified to Hoffman being before him twice on charges of non-support-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
FOUR TROLLEY
 LINES ARE TO
 BE RE-ROUTED

Important innovations in the rout- ing of cars on four lines of the Con necticut company will become effec- tive tomorrow morning. For the first time in the history of the company a direct run will be made between parks, Seaside and Beardsley. These two lines known as the Beardsley park line and the South Park avenue line will be linked
 This means that the Oak street and Brooklawn avenue line will also be linked in the same manner. One man cars have been in operation on all four of these runs, and the determina- tion to make the above changes was made after a careful study of pas sengers carried to the parks, as well as the transfer situation. The ar engagement will be effective at least during the summer, for travel to the parks is heavier than on some city lines. and it is probably that the head way to South Park avenue and Beards1ey park will be reduced.
 Incidentally it will do away with an abuse of the transfer privilege that has been accomplished with more or less success by some people living midway between the head of Oak street and the North Park avenue sec tion, who have been in the habit of frequently attempting to ride to the center on a Brooklawn or StratfieId car, get a transfer to Oak street and do a bit of shopping before the trans fer expires, making a round trip for the one fare
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
Baird Must
 ay His Wife $35O Monthly

Although listed as a contested case, Andrew Daniel Baird, Greenwich, failed to defend the divorce action brought by EsteIle Dunwoodie Baird, who charges him with into1erable cruelty since they moved to Green wich from Brooklyn several years ago. They were married in Union a daughter, Barbara, aged four, who is to be placed in the custody of the mother. Hon. Joel H. Reed is hear ing the case Ruth Alma Duff of Orchard street, Cos Cob, testified, be- ing a near neighbor to the parties in voived, who lived at Orchard street She told of his unpleasant actions toward his wife and her friends. Sev- eraI other witnesses were examined
 She told of his repeatedly choking her, in spite of a slight goiter with which she is afflicted. She also re- lated his rough treatment of her fol- lowing CaeSarian operation, upon which instance he told her he didn't care if he did break her back
 At other times he bruised her arms, wrist and shoulder. and on several instances threatened to shoot her. He also failed in support, and the wife in spite of frai1 health comnuted to New York where she was employed in doctors office.
 By agreement of counsel, Baird is to nay s35o with which she will pay off outstanding debts, and is to con tribIrte s65 a month for the support of the little girl, whom in fits of rage he often declares is not his own. In spite of all her troubles and ill health Mrs Baird appeared quite young ana nretty and was calm and sure Of ,h erself on the witness stand.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
HEADS LABOR
 BODY
O'Meara Returned to Presi dency For His Fourth
 Consecutive Term

The Connecticut State Federation of Labor in annual session here today elected officers for the year on the slate predicted yesterday by The Times. Patrick F. O'Meara of New Haven, was returned to the presi- term:
 Other officers include:
 Vice presidents: Cornelius McCue DanSbury; Frank J. Cooney, Hartford Thomas Brennan, Norwich; George Chandler, Greenwich.
 Secretary: Ira M Ornburn, New Haven.
 Treasurer: Frederick L. Neebe Meriden.
 Resolutions to the number of 20 or more were adopted this morning. One endorsed Senator Mclean S amend ment to the naval appropria- ion bill providing a contract of six submarines to the Lake Torpedo 0 Boat CD. Another compEnented Postmaster General Hays for allowing use of the mails to certain newapa- .pers. The release of Thomas Moo- ney, labor man condemned to life inn prisonment in California, was adv'o- cated i nanother in view "of the con tnually accommodating evidence of his entire innocence
 Vocational training for e1-service men and the relation of these men to labor and union organizations pro- vided the main discussion this morn ing. Several government men were vester Benway, agent in charge of the local vocational training district
 The convention closes this after noon. and tonight a special entertain ment is being arranged for the pleas ure of the delegates
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
Lasker Put
 At Head Of
 Ship Board

Washington June 8.-Of1ciaI an nouncement was made at the White House that President Harding has entrusted Albert D. I.asISer widely known Chicago business man, with the task Of evolving order out of the chaos that for months has surround ed the U. s. Shipping Board.
 Lasker formally notified President Harding today that he would accept the chairmanship of the board, which office has been legally vacant since the change in administration on March 4 The appointment of the Chicagoan had been expected. President Hard ing rendered him the post on Friday lasst, as exclusively announced by the Int. News Service.
 The remainder of the board was announced as follows:
 George E. Chamberlain, of Port land, Ore; Meyer Lissner. of Los An geles; Fred erick I. Thompson of Mo- bile, Ala; ". s. Benson of Washing ton; T. V. O'Connor of Buffalo; Ed ward c. Hummer Of Bath, Me.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
BRITISH START TOCLEAN UP IN
 UPPER SILESIA

Berlin. June S-The British rni1i- tary offensive to clean up Silesia is in full swing today Italian troops are assisting the British.
 Gen. Hunnecker, the British Com nander, planned a British forward movement in fan-lke formation from Gross Strehlitz occpying Beauthen Koenigschutte andKattowitz-
 The Italians were under orders to move simultaneously on the British right flank, seizing Pless and Rybnik. Both the British and Italians were equipped for field service and were under orders to attack if their way was barred by Polish insurgents.
 A neutral zone is being established between the Polish nd German forces. The English occupied GIei- witz and Rosenberg. At the latter place the Polish insurgents were given one hour to evacuate the town. The Poles did not attempt any resistance. A German Police force was left at Rosenberg and the British pushed on towards Syhirgkau-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
Plan Service In Honor of
 Park Donor

To show that Bridgeport children are grateful for the city's beautiful park which they enjoy these summer days, an Appreciation Service''' for James Beardsley and other donors of our parks will be held in front of the Beardsley monument at the entrance to the park which he gave, on Tues day, June 14th, at D. na
 The Parent-Teacher's association of Huntington Road school is responsi- 6le for the idea of this appreciation service and the 400 children of this school are to march from the school to the park for the service, sing spe- cial songs and representative from each room are to lay a wreath of flowers, with some appropriate ex- pression of gratitude, at the foot of the statue, of the kindly faced man who smiles welcome to all who en- ter this park.
 Mayor Clifford B. Wilson will be present to express the city's apprecia- ton; President Elmer H. Ravens of the Board Of Education will speak the boards gratitude for the wonderful out-of-door school rooms which the parks provide; Superintendent of Schools Samuel J. SlawSon will add his own spcial words of appreciation and Jeremiah Holmes member of the Parent-Teacher's association will tell the children about James Beard sley.
 Miss Mary Ford, principal of Hunt fngton Road school and chairman of the committee in charge of the pro- gram, will be present When the monument was dedicated on June 19th, 1909, Miss Ford brought a large group of children from the school to pay floral tribute. A cordial invita- tion is extended to the public to at tend the exercises.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08

Reports of the leading department stores in the city, substantiated by statements of the Federal Reserve Banks, are conclusive denials of per sistent complaints that retail prices have retained their peak positions even in view of falling market and steadily decreasing material market.
 Statistics provided by the leading stores show that apparel dry goods shoes, furs and furniture average from 30 to 55 per cent lower in price than a year ago. In one instance, silk and satin goods are 48 per cent lower in price, or almost one half their cost a year ago.
 In discussing the market in Bridge port and the varigatied complaints of continued excessive profits and war
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
Neither Wilder Nor Merritt To Get .Judgeship
Legislature Deadocked and Will Adjourn Without Taking Action-Naming of Incumbent Will Be In
 Hands of Governor Lake
Especial to the Times.

Hartford, June S-Neither Wilder nor Merritt will get the city iudgeship in Bridge port. The contest is an ab- solute deadlock, and the leg islature will adjourn with put making a choice. Cover nor Lake will name the judge, and 1t was learned from the best of authority that he will name neither Wilder nor Merritt.
 Senator E. Earle Garlick, of Bridge port, elected deputy judge yesterday offered to withdraw in order that Mir. Merritt might not be disposed. MT Merritt declined to accept the sacri- flee, believing that Garlick deserved the office because of his war record and his qualifications for the place as well as his work for the Republican party.
 Lieutenant Commander Merritt when seen by Times representative did not appear at all downhearted and stated that it was all in the game and
 S1 the appointment as deputy judge
 It is believed at the Capitol that the defeat of Merritt was in a large part due to the place occupied on the calendar by the Bridgeport judgeship measure Majority Leader Buckley had led several fights for judges in other places, and the accumulated grievances of the friends of the various defeated candidates fell upon the shoulders of Merritt. who was generally understood to be favored by the state organization.
 The House and Senate concurred this morning in passing a compromise resolution expressing sympathy for the Irish people in their fight for in dependence.
 About noon today the House got completely out of control of the Speaker. Noise making instruments and showers of paper were in evi- dence all over the chamber Repre- sentative Higgins of Coventry made a spirited protest which was received with a chorus of jeers and the singing Of Hail, Hail, the Gangs All Here" Finally, through the efforts of Major lty Leader Buckley a sembIance of order was restored.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
$. o. s. From
 Freighter Stirs
 Up Excitement

New York, June 8-Rsports re- oeived here and at Halifax that the unnamed steamer which today crash ed into an iceberg off the New Found land coast, was the British freighter Seapool set at rest fears entertained in shipping circles for the safety of several large passenger vessels.
 When the first sos came out of nid-Atlantic, the Titanic disaster was recalled. Rumors flew thick and fast concerning the French line stea nler Rocha1nbeau, based on a report re- ceived from her last night that shf had sighted ice off the north Atlantic coast, and several erroneous reports were circulated that she had met with trouble.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
Police Drive
 Is Successful

The police drive against motor law vlolators is meeting with some sue cess. No automobile cases came be- fore the City court today, and only two drivers were arrested this morn ing The two who were taken into custody were Bertalan Crcgcy of 166 Spruce stret and Louis Kaszas of 2o97 Fairfield avenue, both jitneymen. They were accused of overlooking their machines and operating off the scheduled routes. KaszaS is supposed to keep to the Barnum avenue route, and Crcgcy was routed on the Ash Creek line Both men were running their machines through IraniStan ave nue and Gregory street when arrested.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
Weeks Declares It Would Be Heighth Of Folly For
 United States To Disarm

New York. June 8-Declaring that st would be the height of folly for the United States to diSarm first, Secretary of War Weeks, in an ad- dress today to the graduating class of New York University. said he hoped to see this nation prepared to defend it's rights, it's sovereignty and it's citizens until the day comes when all nations by mutual consent dis mantle their Qualifications and scrap their navies. The University con- ferred upon Secretary Weeks the honorary degree Of Doctor of Laws.
 "I do not love war" the Secretary declared ..I abhor it. No rational being who has a clear realization of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
Bill On City
 Manager Plan
 With Governor

The bill with amendments, that will give the people of Stratford the right to decide upon the City Manager form of government is now in the hands of Governor Lake.
 As soon as the bill is signed the Stratford charter committee will commence d vigorous campain of ed- ucation in reference to every phase of the proposition, and will arrange to have a copy of the charter where anyone interested may obtain one. A special election will be held July II, to pass upon the proposed change in the form of government, which would place Stratford among the list Of progressive communities of the country
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08

William Farmer, secretary of the board will advertise immediately for bids and at the special meeting will ascertain just what funds can be counted on when the annual budget is made up this fall.
 If the board of finance gives the word to go ahead, a purchase will be made as soon as bids are received. No manufacturer will guarantee F. O. B. delivery in less than 90 days, and for this reason it is apparent that un- less action can be taken immediately it would be mid-winter before a new piece of apparatus could be secured. It is the desire of the commissioners to have the new truck here before that time, for the middle of the win ter is not a good time for the men to break in a new pumping engine
 A representative of the Mack-1n- ternational truck was present at the melting and shed a lot of good light on the subject. The present headquar- ter house will handle a larger piece of apparatus, but soon as times are right a new house is wanted, and a modern telephone alarm system is
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08

it's meaning wants to have his coun- try become engaged in War. but con ditiOns may arise which make 1t, with all it's horrors the only aherna- tive to a dishonorable peace. Then every patriotic citizen wants war
 "I do not anticipate war;" MT. Weeks asserted, but there arc active and feverish preparations among those with whom we might possibly come in contact. And I want to say here and nog. that I cannot give a moments serious consideration to the possibility of war with Great Britain. Such q conflict, he declared. would. in his opinion, be the end of c.viAza- ton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08

time gouging, Daniel M. Jones, man ager of D. M. Reads, head of the Retail Board of the Chamber of Commerce and one of the leading retail merchants of New England, said today:
 ''The retail merchandise market in Bridgeport is rapidly stabi1izing, and conditions of trade are far brighter than many months previous. Prices are lower, of that there can be no question, and it is the honest convic- tion of the leading mentors of trade that they can be reduced but very little, if any in the future.
 "A dollar in the hand of the aver age citizen today is worth from 30 to 35 cents more in a. departrne ent store
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
BELIEVE CLUE TO
 HIRED KILLER FOUND

New York, June S.-Through a clue obtained in a pawnShop the police be- heved today that they were hot on the trail of the man who had sold his services as the actual murderer of Daniel Kaber, a wealthy publisher at Cleve veland This man is alleged to have been hired by one or more wo- men to stab Kaber to death.
 The -pawnShop clue consists of ra- zor bearing curious oriental inScTip- tion It is said to be identical with a. razor which disappeared from the Kza;ooI- home in Cleveland at the time of tie murder, and the police believe it is the same one
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
COnn0r May Try
 For NeIU Board

City Hall today opened it's ears to the rumor that Tax Commissioner Arthur F. Connor may be appointed a. member of the new board of asses sors which is to replace his office in November.
 Friends of MT. Connor are advanc- ing his candidacy, and grooming him date they report he has more than a fair chance to secure a place on the board.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
King George
 Honors Head
 Of Singer Co.

King George of England has con ferred upon Douglas Alexander, of Stamford and well known in Bridge port, the title of Knight-Baronet. Sir Douglas is president of the Singer Manufacturing Company, and has a large local acquaintance because of his connections and visits to the local plant The honor was bestowed upon him through King Georges recogni- ton of his personal services and for those of the Singer company during th@, late war
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
FIRST ACCOUNTING.

Paris. JuneS-The First accounting g between the Allies on reparations will be taken up within a. few days, after the allied experts. in accord with the reparations commission have estab- Hshed the balance available of the sums paid by Germany in money and in kind.
 While the separations commission has not finally fixed the estimate of total deliveries from the rough figures on hand they are believed to total 5000, ,00o,000 marks gold The cost of the allied occupation of Germany must be deducted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
SAW BARTENDER
 HAND OUT DRINK

Patrolman Thomas Weller stepped into a cafe in Middle street this D,orning just in time to see Walter Carbonneau. the bartender, hand out a drink to a thirsty customer. The officer placed the saloon man under arrest on charges of violating the Vol stead act and also confiScated a small sousptity of Uuuor. Carbonneau, who kives his address as ST Center street, is being held under S2OO bonds. and will be arr.igned in the City court to- morrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
CoNNTNITY STILL.

Philadelphia, June S-A communi- ty still, set upon wheels and which ran up and down the alley in which it was operated, delivering it's illegal product where ever mash waited it, was discovered in full operation here, Prohibition enforcement agents re- ported today. Barrels of mash were found in different houses along the alley, they added.
 Augustine Schoenfielinger was ar rested, charged with having the still and Q gallon of liquid in his posses sion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
POLICE TAKE FOUR.

Stamford, Conn.,, June s-John F.. De Mutt, chauffeur, 102 William street, William Driscoll, 46 Green !wich street, George Southworth, 25, of 57 Hayden street and Silvio Car nevale, 21, of 743 Worthington street, all of Sprin gfield, Mass, are held by the police here today. having been arrested last night while riding through here in a Chandler car De Multi claimed to be the owner of the car but it was discovered to have been stolen in Springfield. The men are held for the Springfield police.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
MCIELLASD MISSING.

Relatives of Alex B. McCleIIand who disappeared from his home at @ Dcnnybrook road, Brighton, Mass. four months ago. have requested the Bridgeport police to look for the young man. It is feared that he may have met with foul play. according to n letter received at police headouar- rers today McClelland is described as weighing 160 pounds. is five feet eight inches in height. and has a light complexion He is by occuptation a chauffeur.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
ALLIANCE MOVE.

London, June S-A movement for a binding AngloFrench alliance to replace the present entente, which is constantly being severely strained by rnisund Understandings is growing to powerful proportions in diplomatic circles. Paris advices reported today that the French welcome the idea, also.
 source that Marquis Curzon, the foreign secretary, who has heretofore strongly opposed France on many issues, has been converted to the Ali
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
PROSECUTIONS TO FOLLOW.

Washington, June s-Prosecutions are expected to follow an investiga- tfon of charges of alleged graft into Internal Revenue Bureau ComInls- sioner Blair announced today. The charges were preferred by Gov. Allen of Kansas. and it was announced that former employees of the bureau has used knowledge gained while in the government service as a basis for se- curing large fees for work for cor poratiOuS in tax cases.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
AMBULANCE CALLS
 FOR MAY WERE 15S

The report of the Emergency hos pital for the month of May is as fol- lows: Number of ambulance calls, 15S; number of persons treated, 131 :; number taken to Bridgeport hospital 46; number taken to St. Vincent S hospital. 56: number of applications at Emergency hospital exclusive of ambulance calls S76
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
Naval Ensign Who Served Over Seas Now Listed
 As Being Draft Evader

vice. Gernet served an ensign in the navy, and was overseas during the war. Rhinehart was a member of the Ordnance/ corps. and served at the Edgewood arsenal. Rhinehart became involved in trouble with the military authorities last week but was released from arrest after show ing his discharge papers
 It was announced today, that the Bridgeport police have not yet been instructed to aid the army authorities
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-08
OPEN NEW STAND
 AT R. R. STATION

A new soda fountain and refresh meut stand has been opened in the To cal railroad station. This stand IS under the management of the res -aurapt and fills a much needed want for weary travellers going and com ing from our city.
 The stand is situated on the east -z;da of the ladies' waiting room neNt so inc news stand and has a large as sortment of candies. drinks, sand wiches. cakes cigars and cigarettes.