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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
Mayor Sacrifices Lamond
 To Win On Broad Street;
 Walker To Be Harbor Head
WILSON GETS FOES AROUND
 AFTER DEAL

Mayor Wilson's Broad street ex- tension project is due for another air the Board of Aldermen, and political gossip of the inner circles forecasts the final passage of the measure around which a stiff factiona1 battle has waged for months. The alleged sa mrifice of William A. Lamond as harbormaster in favor of Frederick Walker, protege of the anti-Wilson forces, has been reported utilized by the mayor to weest promises of sup port of the Broad street matter from two of his strongest opponents, thus lnsuring it's passage.
 The special session tonight was to be devoted to the consideration and adoption by the council of the form of the 2,000 issue of refunding bonds, and to the election of a har- bormaster for the ensuing term.
 The action of Mayor Wilson in re- fusing his support to the election of Walker, who is a brother of Police Captain James Walker. unless he was in turn given the necessary support that would insure the passage of his new phase into the developments of what promises to be one of the most important meetings of the year.
 Lamond, whose term expires this month, was at first thought to be in general favor with both factions ot the board, and reasonably sure of his
 reelection at the salary of 1900. Al
 the last minute, the support of the
 mayors opponents was said to be
 withdrawn from Iamond and the name of Walker introduced into the field with the support of the Wilson followers solicited.
 Mayor Wilson is reported to have grasped the chance and refused to permit Walkers election until verba assurances were given by Aldermen William H. Brown. and Charles c Blackham, of the Eleventh district formerly two of his strongest oppon. ents, that they would vote in favor of the Broad street plan.
 The passage of the Broad stree | measure had heretofore been an i'm l possibility, with practically every bal | lot standing 3 to II in favor of th' | plans. With the transfer of tn | combined support of Brown ant | Blackham, however, the vote woulC
 stand 13 to II in favor of the meas | ure, lnsuring its certain passage pro vided the reported assurances ar l carried out
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
AUTO DEALERS
 PROTEST NEW
 RATE SCHEDULE

Members of the Bridgeport Auto mative Dealers association met this noon at a luncheon in the Statfield for a discussion of the proposed leg islation requiring a complete revision of motor vehicle registration fees, and an attendant increase in the cost or registration. Sentiment Of the op members was decidedly aVerse to tho passage of the legislation, and in all probability stiff protests will be res istered by the association with the Legislators within a few days.
 President John c. Mattice stated today that the legislation is regarded as harmful to the business Of auto mobile dealers, because of the unus- ual increase in the cost of reGistra- = ton fees. As an instance of the ef- feet upon motor truck dealers, Pres ident Mattice cited the case where a car or a truck are sold to cuSt CT on time. Should the car prove un- satisfactory to the purchaser of if a shady deal were worked, the deater. who before selling the car would have to provide huge fees for regis
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
Killed On Way To Doctor; Parents Get
 $5, 700 Compensation

For the death of his son, who was killed a year ago while crossing New Haven railroad tracks at Stamford, Peter Mason of that city, was today awarded approximately S5,700 by Compensation Commissioner F.. T. Buckingham In his findings Com missioner Buckingham supports the claims of Attorney Samuel Reich, of Bridgeport, counsel for the claimant, that the death occurred in the dis charge of duties as an employe, thai the deceased was not guilty of either serious or wilful misconduct by tres passing upon railroad property, and that he did only what any reasonable man would have done under the cir cumStances.
 Compensation had been denied the relatives of the deceased by the Ocean Accident and Guaranty Corp, of Hartford, insurers of the employees of Mrs. J. J. Alexandre, of Stam-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
{ ALLEGED RUM
 LAW Vl0LATORS
 UP FOR HEARING

Four alleged liquor law violators were scheduled for arraisnment be- fore U. s. Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The men were arrested Saturday and yesterday by prohibition agents for transporting and having liquor.
 Antonio Columbo, of 30 Lexington avenue was seized after he had sold some booze to Frank VaSo, Of 56 Highland avenue, yesterday after noon. One quart of whiskey found in his home was confiscated. Two 25 gallon stills were taken by Federal men when they raided the residence of James Bago1y. Birdsey street, and Gabriel Bagoly, Orange street. The men are brothers. Benjamin Zissner, of 699 East Main street was arrested by Enforce ment Agent We1ch and Captain Charles X. Wheeler, of the local po- lice, last night, as he was transport ing eight five gallon cans of alcohol i from New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14

Two circumstances which strongly point to the fact that the trial may even go beyond the May term unless the Supreme court has then decided the Wade appeal are these.
 Counsel for Wade raised questions of law in the matter of Judge Hin mans admission of evidence and upon his charge to the jury Certain evid- ence which came within the question able category would he necessary in the trial of Mrs Mott and it is not considered likely therefore that the trial will go on until the highest court has ruled upon the points which have been made the basis of apepal
 Attorney Earl F.. Garlick. who had charge of investigating the Mott mur- der before the case passed to the Superior court aided States Attorney Cummings materially in the Wade trial and will play an important part in the trial of Mrs Nott but his du- ties as state senator are requiring practically all of his time at the pres ent-
 IL is possible that it may be June before the Mott and Johnston cases are reached and tried under these circumstances
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14

ford, who employed Mason as super intendemt of her estate, Nirvana.
 Mason was killed March s, 1920, while crossing the railroad tracks at Selleck's Cut, Stamford. He was on his way to the doctors for treatment of an infected finger. injured while at work on the estate 9 few weeks previous. The day was stormy and all transportation vehicles were una ble to run. He took advantage of a short cut across the railroad tracks during a binding snow storm and was killed by a train.
 Counsel for the compensation com pany refuted claims for recompense and charged that Mason's death did not occurerd during the course of the discharge of his duty, that he was guilty of serious and wilful miscon- duct in trespassiug upon railroad property, and that his action was not incidental to his employment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
TODAY-S PROFuE
Once Vigorous WOOdrOlU Wilson Is NOlU 0n Aqed
 ard Sadly Broken Man

row Wilson and they realize now that he is an old, broken man. whose health will never be strong again
 Comparison between Woodrow Wilson at the theatre two years ago and Woodrow Wilson at the theatre now is almost pitiful.
 Never was there . more ardent theatregoer than Woodrow Wilson. and never a more appreciative audi tor. Statesman and scholar. never theless he found joy in the antics of sla pstick comedians and he appar- ently found thorough pleasure in the strains of the modern jazz and the gyrations of the accompanying dan cers.
 Woodrow Wilson at the theatre in the old days was a man whose eyes sparkled. who sat in the closest att (Continued on Page Sixl
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
MOVE TO ADVANCE JUDGE KELLER TO
 SUPREME BENCH

There was a. well defined rumor in circulation about the county court house today that Governor E. J. Lake would shortly send to the senate the name of Judge John E. Keeler of Stamford, to fill a vacancy on the Supreme court bench. Upstate guesses as to the nominee have centered about Judge Iiucien r. Burpee. but it is stated today that there is a strong movement on foot for the advance ment of Judge Keeler-
 Judge Keeler was appointed to the Superior court by Governor Marcus H. Holconb two years ago. The ap pointment came as somewhat of 2 surprise and was the result of a com promise between contestioz- factions
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14

Hard times were given this morn, ing by President Lacy Blackman. as the reason for the failure of the or sanitation. MT. Blackman denied that the club owes any bills, but said that there are two or three claims to be settled up.
 "All of the members met Saturday night" said MT. Blackman, "and vot- ed to disband and ask for the appoint menit of a receiver. The club will go through the regular proceedings of bankruptcy.
 "A good many of our members dropped out recently" he continued, "and it is hard to get new members at this time. General conditions are responsible for this. We owe no money to anyone, but there are two or three claims which will have to be settled. In view of these cir eumstances we thought it best to act as we did"
 The Black Rock Country club was organized about five years ago, and was one of the first clubs of the country to start business on a prohl- bition basis. The affairs of the or ganization proceeded nicely until last summer when financial troubles be- ban to loom up Conditions grew worse instead of better, and it is un- whom the club was indebted for ser vices, settled on a. basis of 40 cents on a dollar. The club took a fresh start, but new difficulties which crouped up a few months ago have caused the members to 'give up the Ehost.''
 simon Lalse was the first president of the Black Rock Coountry club Archibald McNeil. Jr.. was president for a short time, and Lacey Blackman is the chief officer of the defunct or ganization today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
Self-Slaiin
 Soul Sends
 0utSpeech
Detroit Suicide Flashes Spir. it Message Week After
 His Death
l Copyright 1921 by the International | News Seryice)

Copyright 1921 by the International
 News Service.)
 Detroit-Out of the great beyond a message has come from the spirit of Thomas Lynn Bradford.
 It was received Saturday night between 9 and 10 o'clock-eXactly one week, to the hour, after Prof. Brad ford committed suicide so he could prove that the dead can communicate with the living.
 It came to Mrs. Ruth Starkweathe, Doran, the woman the adventurer ha: chosen as the human agency through whom to talk with the world: T am Prof. Lynn (Thomas Lynn Bradford who speaks to Doran's message reads. "I have broken through the veil. With the aid of the many interested per- sons who are helping tonight to prove the reality of communica- l ton from the regions beyond the earth. The help Lf the living has l greatly assisted the return. q simply went to sleep. I woke | up and at first did not realize
 that I had passed on. I find no great change apparent. I ex- pected things to be much diff 1 ferent. They are not. Human i forms are retained in outline, but not the physical.
 T am still intent that students l shall Investigate the book I left | behind.
 | I have not travelled for. I am | still much in the darkness. I see
 many persons. They appear nat 1 ural.
 T recognize your fear and l grief over the notoriety that this
 adventure has given you, bull am to help you to bear it. Do not
 bother about it.
 There is a lightness of re-
 sponsibility here unlike in life.
 One feels full of rapture and
 happiness. Persons of like na-
 ture associate. I am associated
 with other Investigators like my
 self. I do not repent my act. I
 was a misfit on earth. l shall i continue-am continuing-my in vestigations.
 My present life is but the first of a series. I am still 1nVeSti- N gating the future planes regard ing which we in this plane are as ignorant as are earthly beings of , the life just beyond human ife.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
Daughter Children
 Not Hers
(By Associated Press)

Atlanta Ga--Mrs. Eva May Swain. daughter of Mrs Alice South, admit ted to representatives Of the Georgla Board of Public Welfare in Jackson. steps of her mother in adopting a number of children as her own and Shat she obtained them from some one in Atlanta, according to announce ment made here last night by officials of the Georgia Commission
 Her admission, it was said, followed the statement Saturday of Mrs South that the children were obtained from the St. Mary's Maternity hospltni operated by Mrs NJ T. Mitchell, where the Atlanta woman herself ob- tained eleven babies, including two pairs of twins" and Ntriplets- Mrs South said she aided her daughter Tn her scheme and that the father was not aware of the fact that the chil- dren were not his own
 Mrs. Swain is the only daughter of MT. and Mrs South and now is S4 years old, just fifteen years younger than her mother
 In 1900 she was married to George Pew, a machinist of Richmond, Va Mrs. South said: Their marriage was an utter failure and after four years they separated No children had bless ed their home.
 Eva May promptly obtained a di- vorce and one year later she became the wife of Willis H. Swain of Jack the construction engineering com pany and had a good job. Their married life was happy from the start and their little home was one of the most delightful spots in the whole world. But two years passed and no children came and Eva May was bitterly disappointed
 Like myself she had a great de sire for children. But through il all she loved her husband devotedly just as devotedly as I love mine Hubby Was Fooled.
 Jacksonville, F'la.-Willis H. Swain husband of the daughter of Mrs. E A South, stated last night that ht
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
BRITISH SHIP
 CAUGHT IN ICE
 ASKS FOR AID

New York-Two wireless messages for assistance were received today from the captain of the steamship Bristol City of the Bristol Line bound from Bristol England, to this city. The first message was bung1ed in transmission but the second S. O. s. call was urgent and read:-
 Tn heavy fields of ice. Have no steam to get through. Want immed- fate assistance
 It is believed the ship was caught in a heavy ice floe somewhere off Cape Breton.
 The Bristol City is a freighter of 2,500 tons and has a crew of 40 men aboard. It left England Jan. 27. ANOTHER CREW LOST. Little hope was held out here today for the American steamship Hewitt with 42 men on board, which is now 15 days overdue. The vessel left Sabine, Texas, on Jan. 29 with a cargo of sulphur bound for Boston, and has not been heard of since
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
JOHNS k-PLENTY AS COUNTY COURT
 STARTS UP WORK

eve got 40 Jacksand if I had two more in this double deck game I could meld 400" Thus might Peter Dietrich, affable County Court house elevator man chirp were he playing a game of judicial pinochle tomor- row with the opening of the courts.
 There will be several courts and a "Jack" for each one. Here is the lineup:
 Criminal Superior-Judge John P. Kellogg.
 ClvilSuperior - Eadge John J Walsh. A
 Civil Common Ageas-Judge John R. Booth.
 Bankrup uptcy-Judge John sKeogh.
 Coroner's Court-CoroneA John J PhslaD@ &
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
Shed Husbands
 Just Like Coats

New York-"Women nowadays seem to shed a husband in tho same way they would an old coat.'' declared Supreme Court Justice Ford in commenting upon the increase in divorces in this city last year. "They rush out to Reno. stay there just long enough to establish a residence and obtain a decree and then grab a new husband on the way back hOme."
 There were 2,166 dfvorceS granted here in 1920 against 1908 in 1919; 2,699 new divorce suits were filed last year against 2.431 in 1919.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
SEN. GARLIcK
 IS TO HANDLE
 STATES CASES

Senator Earl E. Garlick, who came into considerable prominence turing the trial of Elwood Wade for the mruder of George B. Mott, will act as States Attorney during the session of the Criminal Superior Court opening tomorrow.
 States Attorney Homer S. Cum mings will be out of the state on matters of importance and has des- ignated Attorney Garlick to ahndle the states cases for him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
GAS RANGE TOO
 STRONG FOR HIM

George Morris of 219 Willow St, while repairing a gas range in the cellar of Morris and Co.,, today was overcome by gas. He had disconnect- ed a two-inch pipe which leads to the range and before it could be con- nected the fumes had rendered him unconscious He was revived by Dr. B. J. Coyle of the Emergency hospi- taI and was taken home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
REFER REQUEST
 ON TYPHUS TO
 SURGEON GENERAL

Washington The request Of Dr. Royal s. Copeland. health comnis- sioner of New York, that President Wilson take steeps to check the en- trance of tyTphus carriers into New York. was today referred to Surgeon General Cumming of the Public Health Service by Secretary Tumulty-
 Surgeon General Cumming will draft a reply for the Presidents ap- proval.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
SOMEBODY IS
 SHY OF SMOKES

The Free Smokers League is still having a successful season.
 This is Sunday nights record:
 Store of Ralph OscolesA at 1884 5ain street entered and 15O cigars nd 20 packages of cigarette stolen.
 Palace Poolroom in Congress street entered and unknown quantity of cigarettes WarO tAkAR
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
Buttons WiIL
 Cure Headache

Boston Have you tried the latest headache remedy?
 All you have to do, according to Professor William E. Chenery of Tufts College Medical school, is to place a button in the mouth In a short time the headache will disappear.
 Any kind, size or color button will do, states the professor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
LILLIAN MURRAY SEEKS DIVORCE
 FOR DESERTI0N

Lillian Maud Murray, nee Cox, of this city, has brought suit against her husband, AntEh ony Benjamin Murray, formerly of Bridgeport and now of New York, charging deser- ton. They were married June l
 1s15- The plaintiff asks a divorce
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
RUSSIANS ARE
 CLEARED AFTER
 KILLING SAILOR

washington--The attack upon four American sailors in Vlsdivostok on the night of Feb. S was made by Russian criminals and is of no po- litical importance, Admiral Strauss. in command of the Asiatic fleet. re- ported to the Navy Department to- day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
By DAVID M. CHURCH. International News Service Stan

Correspondent.
 WaShington.-Wood Wilson to- day is not the Woodrow Wilson of two years ago. The national capital hSs come to this realization since the President has made recent public appearance at the theatre.
 All during the long siege Of illness the President has undergone the op- timistic statements from the White House have given rise to the general impression that sooner or later the old Woodrow Wilson would appear in public
 The recent public appearances which the President has made have diSilluSioned those who have hoped to s,asa on<>a nnox>A Af>a xasA->..a Wood
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
THE WEATHER.

New Haven.-Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Partly cloudy and somewhat colder tonight and Tuesday,.
 partly cloudy weather and not much change in temperature.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
WADE APPEAL DECISION MAY POSTPONE MRS. MOTIFS TRIAL
SAY HER CASE WON'T BE ~
 UNTIL JUNE

the trial of Ethel Hutchns Mott until the of has the questions of law and procedure set in the appeal of Ewood Wade strong possibility today higher judicial circles to the the trial be ob Attorneys office and the matter rests last week at the foot of the Criminal Court docket
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
ASK BIDS ON E. WASHINGTON
 AVENUE BRIDGE

At meeting of the Bridge Com mission with Mayor Wilson this noon it was decided to advertise for bids for a new bridge on East Washington avenue. The bids will be received and opened on March Is. It was also decided to remove the center span of the bridge, the cost of which work must be included in the bids of the bridge proper.
 TODAYrS PROFILE. Today's profile and identification will be found on Page six
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
FASHIONABLE BLACK ROCK
 CLUB VOTES TO DZSBAND
HARD TIMES CAUSE MEMBERS TO BEGIN
 BANKRUPT ACTION

After struggling along rather rocky for the last few months the fashionable Black Rock clded to This action taken Saturday night members voted dsband start the bankruptcy The appointment of receiver and will filed in the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14
Hubby Was Fooled.

Hubby Was Fooled. Jacksonville, Fla.-willis H. Swain husband of the daughter of Mrs. E. A South, stated last night that he
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-14

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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-06

lntercsts have brought In a well on
the MeXia Park club land, west uf
McXia. reported over the wires as
flowing 900 barrels "a day pinchcd
in No estimate has been made of
tho Wells open flow production, but
it is couEidorcd Hs proving the terri
tory We advance of the Mills we'll and
q milo and three quarters ahead Of
iIr Humphreys Pure oil company q
well in tho Iollnau tra0T.
The Houston OH Company's No. ]
hlos. has been completed with an in
liiaI flow of 1000 barrels daily from
sand from 3,079 10 3. 100 feet. Reports
that this well has drilled into salt
water has boou investigated by one
of tho large standard OH subsidia-
rics. ono of the officials of which
HayH. II remember this well had
trouble with water before being
drilled in when " was only making
small amount Of oil Tho rumor.
do not say where this salt water g.
coIsing from, nnd|t IS probably not
coming from the producing sand
They are now shut IN and viii try 10
cement off tho water"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-06
increased Taxes
on Mexican OIL

Officials OF the oil department "I
Mexico are looking FOR heavy drvp
ln expectations. unloHs new Ilrlut
arc opened shortly. Continued H.l'
,,nt,r cucrouching TN the alrrauF
drvtloppd nrpaa is causing gloom
among OIL producers tu thdt rouh
try. and the treasury department OF
Mexico is now studying % project BY
which to Increase oil export iiN'at
in order 90 prevent loss ut revenue
II ia expected that tho next IN
crease viii amount to ~ per cent
and viii pupbably become effective
In January OF 1922. Ia the
hacamIxtlc area. which was con
fdonuy expected TO become
heavy producer. they are now rae
ing failure. Amutlan, one Of the
greatest oil pools ever discovered
IA almost exhausted, Recent reports
to the oil department states thnt
the salt water eucroachmcnb ~
both Yacnmixtic and Amatlhn nav.
deatroyed the economic ya'ue "t
nearly ali the wells In both these
regions. -.
The adoye Is from the New YORK
| Times. and at that may be- some
/ more propaganda, as the principi,
| amusement among tho bulls ana
/ bears of Wall street these days
seem to be putting Mexican pe'ro'
| ieum up and dow|.