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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
VICTIM OF
 STABBING IS
 NEAR DEATH

That a small war between Poland md Ukrania culminated in the stabbing of BoIieslaw Czerwinslzi, Po- aish, by Jacob eHusak, Ukranian, was brought out at an ante-mortem h rearing held this morning by Coroner 2ohn J. PheIan- Czerwinski is at the point of death in St. Vincent's hos lpital and Husak is in charge of De- fective George F. Simon, who also acted as interpreter at the hearing.
 \ celebration ot St. Joseph's day was held in the apartment of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Mikita, ' Warren court, on Saturday night. quite a gathering of friends properly celebrating the event. Husak announced that he didn't have any especial use of Po- land.
 He was at this point invited to take anis family and depart. He took his Syife by the nap of the neck, and so twisted her that a small child in her arms was struck against the door frame. Czerwinski tried to separate them and get them out of the house. He met the usual fate of a peace snaker, 1t being alleged, and stated by Mrs. Mikita that the stabbing took place in the hall leading from her Apartment
 An ordinary pocket knife, that had been used a cork remover, was found in the hallway after the battle and is being held as evidence. Mrs. NIikita. is the only witness who was near the men when the Scuffle took place in the hall. Detective Simons of Czerwinski, who identified him as nhe man who did the stabbing. All fhe parties involved live in Warren >court-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
RAIL OFFICIALS
 AND MEN MAY
 HIT COMPROMISE

Agreements may shortly be reached between officials of the New Haven railroad and representatives of several lines of skilled labor on the proposed wage reductions. The matter is awaiting a hearing by the Federal labor board. but a compromise may be reached in the meantime that will amicably settle the differences. Rail- road officials and workers in Bridge port are of the belief that satisfac- tory settlement is pending, and look for a definite announcement within a few days.
 A statement of Edward T. Garry, of Stratford, chairman of the en1- ployes committee of the bridge and building department of the railroad. and general railroad representative Of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, practically sltbstantiated the reports yesterday. MT. Garry admitted that while both factions are awaiting word from the Federal labor board, it was mofe than probable that an agreement would be reached beforehand
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
REPUBLZCANBTIYE
 BINDERS HAUNTED BYLEAGUE'S GHOST
Approaching Visit Former French Premier Stirs and Borah-There's the Three Billion to Pay American Support Might Make Germans Pay Inde1n- nity.
By GEORGE R. HOLMES.

Washington. March 21-Reluctant1y or not, the attention of the Harding administration Twill be dragged away from the things this week and turned to the biggest piece of unfinished bus mess left by the old regime-the League of Nations and the adoption of a. European policy. The arrival of Rene Viviani, the former French pre- nier, is going to take the spotlight temporarily at least, from taxation, tariff, patronage and the thousand and one other things that have kept the new president and his advisers 1aboring many hours a day since March 4th.
 Viviani is coming to the United States in the dark as far as knowing in advance what he may expect from the new administration And the new administration is almost as completely in the dark concerning M. Viviani. Jules J. Jusserand, the French am- baSSador, it is true, conferred at the White House with President Harding concerning the extraordinary envoy's mission, but. it is understood, he was able to inform the executive but little outside of the fact that he ex-premier was coming 'Npay his respects
 That M. Vivianfs chief mission concerns the League of Nations and Americas attitude towards it, there is little doubt. Aside from this it is the general conviction that the ex- p-en1ier's next big task is to obtain the moral support of the United States in the efforts now being made by France and England to compel Germany to, pay the indemnity claims.
 Even now France believes, accord ing to information reaching a number of Republican senators, that if Washington can be prevailed upon to say something or do something that will show Germany the United States is still back of the Allies, the right about face of the Berlin government will be swift and certain.
 This indication of American support could be given in various ways-a presidential letter to the chairman of the Senate committee on foreign rela- tionS and a Senate resolution, a White House communication abroa q, or by mere announcement to the press following the harding-Viviani conference.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
FLOWER PRICES TO BE LOWER
 THIS EASTER

Announcenltnt of 25 to 35 per cent. reduction in the price of Easter blos- soms is expected to stimulate the EaSteride business of Bridgeport florists. Thousands of beautifully colored blossoms are on display, and florists report one of the most fa- vorable floral seasons in years. The unusually mild winter proved a val uable boon to hothouSe growers, whose plants proved to be the hard jest and prettiest cultivated in years. Tulips seem to be the most popular flower, replacing even the Easter lily as a favorite. The tulips are oi unusually rich coloring, in shades blendings heretofore unknown.
 A material drop in prices is ex- pected by florists to offset the threat ened slack trade because of un- employment Wthn the past wetk prices have been cut to bring flowers fully 25 to 35 per cent. below their level of a year ago. Lilies for the present season are selling at 35 and 40 cents a blossom, while a year ago a blossom of average quality com manded at least 60 cents. Tulips de- spite their superiority over last years S quality are selling from 35 cents per pot upwards, while last year they ranged from 50 to 75 cents a pot Other potted and cut flowers have shown similar reductions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
SECOND RAID ON STAMFORD INN
 WITHIN MONTH

Again acting Independently of any state or federal officers, Chief Mich ols of Stratford, and several other members of the force, conducted the second raid upon the Stratford nm, within the past month.
 Sufficient evidence was found to cause the arrest of the proprietor, Dudley Stafford. on 8 charge of H. legally selling liquor. The case Will come uD for trial in town court to- morrow morning, and in the mean time Stafford is enjoying the air of the first day of spring while a S100 of good spendable money is being held to guarantee his appearance tomor- row At the time of the last raid both parties arrested skipped their bail.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
AUTO TRUCK IS
 DAMAGED AND LINDSLEY HURT

Milford, Conn, March 21-An auto truck of the Muirhead Art Craft shop of Bridgeport was partially demol- ished on the New Haven turnpike this forenoon. James Linds4ey, one of the men aboard was injured. He was out on the running board putting on his overcoat and the driver who was watching him lost control of the wheel, the truck crashed into tel ephone pole. he man on the run ming board was. thrown off and brought to the hospital here and thence to his home in Bridgeport The police were called but did not get the names of the two men.
 Shortly after the accident Frank Thomas, a farmer, who was driving by, stopped to look at the accident. His horses ran away and half a mile from the scene the wagon crashed into a guard rail and was demolished. Thomas was thrown ten feet into a ditch but not seriously hurt.
 The police were called ito Myrtle Beach this forenoon when Francis O'Brien, 0 jitney driver, ran down William Moe, another jitneyman, who was standing beside his own car in the road. Moe was seriously hurt and O'Brien was held on charge of reckless driving.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
 TO KEEP
 SILESIA
Whole Plebiscite District Quiet, Except For Shoot ing, Which Occurred at KattowitZ.

London = Germany will retain Upper Silesia. Ac- cording to advices received here at noon today the fol lowing plebiscite figures throughout Upper Silesa on Sunday resulted as follows: For Germany, 100000 bal lots; for Poland, 469,OOO bal lots.
 There was a very heavy vote throughout all upper Silesia." said a. dispatch to the Lokal Anzeiger from Oppeln timed midnight. ''The whole except at Kattowitz where shooting occurred. No details are available vet. There was an exceptionally heavy vote in favor of Germany at kattowitz where the Poles are said to have received only 50 per cent of the total vote cast
 Upper Silesia was under patrol by British, French and Italian troops during the ballotinE-
 Germany claims that the retention of this rich coal and ore producing province was a vital necessity to the Industrial life of the nation. The Germans declared that if upper Si- 1es;a, were lost, Germany would be- come a second, or may be a third class power.
 "The German victory was over whelming,'' said a dispatch to the Tageblatt- There was a safe Ger man margin even at Kattowitz which was regarded as doubtful by some"
 The Tageblatt claimed a German ir, P1QSS-Rvhnk districts which the interallied commission had regarded as completely Polish in sen timent and nationality
 According to the Tageb1att core spondent, Italian troops closed up the polls in the Rybnik district alleging that fraud had been committed Only the Polish ballots were given out, 1t was declared.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
TOURING CAR
 DRIVER HELD
 FOR ACCIDENT

Michael Jasmine of 135 South First street, New York city, was released under $500 bonds by Judge Frank L.. Wilder in the City court today. Jas mine was the driver of the touring car that figured in the serious motor accident on Madison avenue early last evening, and was arraigned on the charge of reckless driving. His case was continued until March 25.
 Oscar 1merito of 292 Willard street, driver of the jitney that was over turned by Jasmine's car. was released on his own recognizance until March '25.
 Ten persons were injured in the ac- cident that occurred at the junction of Grand street and Madison avenue at 520 last evening. All of the injur- ed were passengers of the jitney, which overturned and completely wrecked. Occupants of the New York machine escaped with but a shaking up and slight shock
 Angelo Varone of 559 Harra1 ave nue. the most seriously injured, was discharged from St Vincent's hos pital today after being treated for serious internal injuries.
 John Burton of IS Savoy street, another passenger, is still in the hos pital suffering from a fractured rib.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
MAY PLAN TO-
 FINANCE MEN
 OUT OF WORK

A proposition is before the mem bers of the Carpenters and Joiners' local of Bridgeport to finance indi- vidual business enterprises of unem- ployed members. Provisions may be made to finance unemployed carpen- ters in contract work on a small scale for the d6Iblep urpOSe of supplying employment and to enable the men to secure labor during the existing lockout by the boss carpenters.
 The proposals was considered at a meeting of 700 carpenters and bosses Saturday afternoon Although the matter was not definitely acted upon, it was presented in the form of a resolution and tabled for future con- sideration.
 A unanimous vote was taken at the meeting to stand by the unions de- mand for a S1 anh our rate Several of the bosses spoke at the meeting, and advocated the acceptance of their 20 per cent. reduction, but were met with a fiat refusal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
". c. '. z. 70 Open DriUe Oya TObaccO
 And Church. GOizaQ

tackled in the campaign for a Sunday observance are golf, automobiling for pleasure, baseball games, movie pie lures, dancing and theatres.
 Literature announcing the cam paign and urging cooperation of churches, Sunday schools and schools already are being prepared and sent out
 A statement published in the cur rent issue of the Union Signal, official organ of the ". c. T. U., declares that 150,o00 caddies are employed oh golf links of the nation on Sunday when they should be in Sunday school. Four hundred thousand people work on Sunday who should not Nbe re- iquired to do so, 1t is charwed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
INVESTIGATING BOMB OUTRAGE;
 WRECKED HOUSE HEAVILY GUARDED
Shot
 Thrice, Dies
 tHospital

Shot three times during an argu- menit which occurred at 2:55 o'clock this morning, at Hallett and Ogden streets, John Nuste, of 132 Willard streeet, is in a very critical condition today. at the Bridgeport hospital. He sustained wounds in the abdomen, the right hip and the right leg
 Shortly after the shooting, the po- lice arrested Peter Gaosse, of 132 Willard street and Frank Mancuso, of 735 Hallett street, both of whom are said to have been present when Nuste was shot. They are now be- ing held under s1,000 bonds, on charges of breach of the peace inves- tigation, and will be arraigned for trial in the City Court tomorrow.
 He died in the BridgepoStt hos pital at 12:50 this afternoon. His assailant, who escaped after wound ing his victim, has not been appre- hended by the police. No details of the argument which resulted in the probable fatal encounter, could be secured this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21

Evanston, Ill.,, March 21-A nation wide campaign for strict observation of tae Sabbath and a determined drive against "My>Lady Nicotine" are to be launched on April 8 by the W C. T. r.. according to announcement made at the national headquarters of the orpanization here. Preliminary work of the campaign already is under way.
 Appeals will be sent broadcast through the nation urging people to go to church on Sunday, April B. This will be followed by a week of prayer md Sunday, April 10, will be na- fionally observed as anti-tobacco Sunday A nationwide anti-tobacco crusade will follow.
 Among the things That win be at
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
NO CLUE TO
 IDENTITY OF CRIMINALS

Detectives, working under the direction of Supt. or Po- lice Patrick Flanagan, Cap tain John Began, of the De tective bureau and Captain John O'Connell, of the First precinct, today started an in vestigation of the bomb ex- plosion which wrecked the home of Dr. J. D. $. Smith, 737 Lafayette street, shortly after midnight last night.
 No clues as to the identity of the persons responsible for the outrage, or the nature of the internal machine used in perpetrating it were discov- cred thisInorning, but the police are working on three distinct theories which may bring about develop ments.
 The first and most probable theory, according to the opinion of the po- lice is that the bomb may have been set or hurled at Dr. Smiths residence by some disgruntled patient The physician claims, however, that he
 
 a grudge against him: He has not furnished the police with list of his patients. Another theory was brought, to light today: when it was rumored in the neighborhood of Dr. Smiths home, that the bomb may have been intended for another Smith who lives in that vicinity. A third angle, which as yet has not been given very serious attention, is that the outrage may have been directed against a Spanish boarding house To- cated next door to thc Smith resi- dence- All three theories aPaSys=--=.:zzz77ss- l considered however, in hope that one l may yield some tangible clue for further investigation.
 A heavy guard of regular patrol men and detectives which was thrown around the wrecked house last night, is still being maintained. Represen- tat1veS of motion picture companies were on the job early this morning and took pictures of the demolished dwelling.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
UTILITIES RULE OF .Uz1NEXS NOW
 SEEMS CERTAIN

Advices from the State legislature are far from encouraging for jitney- men. Not only does Public Utility Senator Delaney's bill for stay of eX- ecution is more than probable. Sem ator Garlick's amendment placing jitney traffic under the jurisdiction of municipalities has not met with the favor of the judiciary committee, and an ,unfaVorable report is expected.
 The original bill making a jitney a common carrier and claimed to I'legislate jitneys out of existence" becomes effective 30 days after pas sage or about July l. Senator De- laneys efforts were directed towards affecting a delayed enforcement until October 1. Jltney owners would thereby have the opportunity to se- cure partial recompense by the usual heavy passenger traffic.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21

Opposition to Senator Gar1ick's measure developed coincident with reports that considerable authority over jitneys would be vested in May or Wilson of this city. The measure provided that mayors or selectmen of a community should designate, subject to Public Utility approval, routes and streets for jitney traffic, similar in part to the system now in force here.
 Reports of a compromise between Delaney and the judiciary comnaittee on the time limit are frequent, and it
 may be possible that a clause Ee in serted providing for the effectiveness of the measure 60 instead of 30 days after passage. The original bill is scheduled to be taken from the table for discussion tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
SUMMER TEMPERATURE.

summer is here.'' It's officially only the first day of spring but judg- ing by the thermometer which regis tered near "A at 12:30 we are going to have a summer as wild as the win ter was mild. If the mercury keeps up at the pace it started today, a rush of palm beach suits and last summer hats to the cleaners and pressers will soon be in order. All heat records for this section were broken but storm is on the way so cling to the ''heavies'' for a while and don't give your. overcoat to your uncle for a month yet.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
AUezsging Suitor
 ManiGc Or Robber

Cambridge. Mass. March 21- Miss E. L. Morse, 20, a technol- into unconsciousness in. her bed today by an unidentified man who stood on a box outside her win dow. The man beat the girl with a brick. pulled her hair and slammed her face but made no at ter1tt to enter the room or to rob her.
 The police did not know whether +ba aftacker was a robber, an aveneing suitor or a maniac.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
Is Four Cases of
 Beer Too Mach?

Washington, March Fl - Is four cases of beer a month, too much or two little for the sick?
 Proh b i ti on Commissioner Kramer is wrestling with this question, and should ailing per- sons, armed with prescriptions be allowed to walk into drug stores, get beer and drink it on the premises?
 That's another phase of the new beer problem thrust upon dry enforcement officers.
 Kramer puts the query for de- oisfon along wiht host of others, as a result of the Palmer opinion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
MAY NOT ACT
 ON BURNS BILL

The famous s17,0Oo bill of the Burns Detective Agency for partici- patton in Bridgeport's notorious vice raids is not expected to be presented at the meeting of the Board of Ap- portionment this afternoon. Presi-- dent William E. Seeley stated this morning that the bill has not as yet been turned over to the board and in all probability would not be pre- sented for definite action until after April 1, the beginning of the new fis-f cal year. Routine departmental transfers will occupy the boards at tention this afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
WILL CONSIDER
 DAYLIGHT LAW

Municipal daylight saving is the one big matter scheduled for action at the Board of Aldermen meeting to- night. Recommendations of Chair man Ralph T. Beers, of the Ordinance Committee and Mayor Clifford B. Wilson for independent action in Bridgeport will probably lead to the issuance of public proclamation asking for daylight saving, or similar measures that will insure the use of sun >economoy in Bridgeport from April to September.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
MUCH INTEREST IN RETIREMENT BILL
 AMONG TEACHERS

Bridgeport teachers are keenly in- terested in the nearing before the legislative committee on education to- morrow on the propOced changes in the teachers retirement system.
 Among other matters, the bill pro- vidbes for c minimum pension of $500 after July 1; an increase in the an nua1 maximum dues of the retire ment association "a reduction in time limit of service to become a pension eligible and retirement of physically incapable members after 10 years service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
OIL MEMS CONVENTION.

Kansas City, Mo-, March 21,-on men from all parts of the country gathered here today for the four days session of the National Petroleum Congress.
 According to John D. Reynolds, ex- ecutive secretary of the American Independent Petroleum Association, 1000 guests ar eeXpected here for the meetings.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
SATISFACTORY CROP.

Rome. March Unsatisfactory crop conditions in western Europe, the United States, Japan and North A fri ca are reported in a bulletin issued by the International Institute of Agriculture here. In discussing live stock the bulletin says that in Prussia there has been an increase of five per cent. in cattle, 15 per cent in sheep and 24 per cent. in hogs. In the United States the number of cattle has decreased four per cent and there has been a seven per cent. decrease in hogs, the bulletin says.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
FALLS 25 FEET
 FRACTURES ARM

While painting a skylight at the Wellington Co.,, Stratford avenue, this morning, George Kelley, 21, of 2 Lansing street, fell 25 feet to the floor. He sustained several lacera- tions of the face and body, frac- ture of the right arm, dislocated wrist and a possible fracture of the skull. He was treated by Dr. B. B. Coyle of the Emergency hospital and removed to St. Vincent's hospital. From latest reports his condition is considered favorable.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
I Ptzssyfoot t Johnson,
 Reported Very HL

Hampton, Iowa. March 21.- William E. (Pussyfoot) Johnson, world famous prohibition Iec- turer, is reported as seriously ill of an affection of the throat at the Lutheran Hospital here. All arrangements for his tour of the state have been cancelled and his side.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
LINK FIDDLER
 HIT BY TRUCK

James Kriensman a junk peddler of 12S Beers strict, was struck by truck this morning at the corner of Rarnum and Seaview avenue He suffered injuries of the right arm. thigh and abdomen and was removed to his home by pr. Coyle of tht Elm ergency hospital
 The driver of the truck, Clarence Bluson of S6 Ogden street, an em- ploye of the Central Plumbing Sup ply Co, is being held by the police on the charge of reckless drying.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
CHAMBERLAIN IS
 UNIONIST LEADER

London-(By. the A. P-)-Austen Chamberlain, Chancellor of the Elk chequer was today elected leader of the Unionist Party. His selection eff fected at a meeting of the Unionst members of the House of Commons at the Carlton Club, was unanimous He succeeds Andrew Bonor Law whose retirement because of II health ~as announced last weeko
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
FINED $1GO.

Frank Lopis, of 9S Madison ave- nue, who was arrested Saturday night for carrying conceaed weapons was fined S1OO and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail by the City court to- day. Lopfs was taken into custody after he had acted. Suspiciously in Housatonic avenue He told Judge Frank L. Wilder that his son gave him the revolver which he had on his person. and he was taking it home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-21
WAGE CUTS CAUSE STRIKES.

Boston-March 21 - Attempts to reduce wages and to establish the open shop and primarily respon- and lockouts now existing in MaSsa- chusetts, the state department of la Dor and industries announced today.