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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
College Women Urged
 To Enter Politics

An enthusiastic meeting of the State Federation of College Women was held yesterday at the home of Mrs Henry W. Hfncks. 517 Washing ion avenue. Efgteen delegates from seven Connecticut clubs were present and were addressed by Mrs William Morton Wheeler Of Boston chairman of the Atlantic Division of Sha Ass0- .csat1or of American University Women and Miss Margaret Corw1n. chairman of education for the Connecticut Fed eration-
 At the morning meeting Mrs. Wheeler urged the women to enter the political field so that tn@ com- 1nunity might be benef1ted Ty their Knowledge She also expt essed the wish that the college women would assume more vital roles in commit ity affairs. Mrs. Wheeler explained that the name of the organization had been changed from inc Association of College Women to the American As sociation of University Women so that it might be more easily distin- .guished from the European div1sion>
 The women attended this first seS- sion and who were Mrs. Hin@kS guests at luncheon were Mrs Sidney A Cook and Miss Margaret Growth, executive secretary af the Graduates school of Yale, of New Haven: Mrs. Reyrolds, Miss Knox and Mrs, Car michael of Greenwich; Miss Anne Bowen and Mrs Darlington, of An- sonia; Mrs. Edwin A. Wells, Mrs. Martin HUu and Mrs. Casnfie1d sz
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
'ToDetail
 OneF fireman
 At Theatres
Fireman at Each Thea tre in City, While In vestigation of Local P1ayhouses Is Being Made.

President Samuel F. Dave of the Fire Board has ordered through Chief D. E. Johnson that a member of the Fire Dept. be placed in each theatre at each performance until complete inves igation of all theatre buildings is made.
 At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce this morning at 10 o'clock at which were present Mayor Atdater, President of the Fire Board Samuel Dave, Chief D. E. Johnson, W. H. Ham, ". A. Smith. E. B. Caldwell D. Fatrchild Wheeler. Seward B. Price. recommendations were made which it is expected will result in immediate improvement in the interests of pub lie safety.
 As a result of sheir deliberations. the following recommendations were unanimously adopted: 1. That the Fire Department of the city of Bridge port be requested so detail one man to each theatre at each performance, this man to be thoroughly instructed in the legal requirements governing such building. 2. Immediate inspec- tion by the authorities of the city of our theatre buildings to ascertain if the present conditions of the build tngs conform to law, public report of such findings to be made. 3. That bfLe recommendations of f1e commit tee and the organizations they repre- sent be offered to the mayor in es- tablisiling a fact basis upon which satisfac iory and efficient building con- trol be established.
 The above recommendations were predicated upon the report of Chief Johnson that through investiga ions made in his department 1t was appar- ent that the building of theatres ir the city of Bridgeport are being op- erabed in a manner which is danger. ous to the public who patronize Lhese theatres.
 A thorough and inclusive study o1 an f,co ofro {o fo 5f.av- ir,1r, 1aIf ofefx It is expected that all Bridgeport the atres will conform strictly to the let ter of the law in the interests of pub lie safety and their own welfare.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01

New London; Ars, J, J, Domaine; Mrs, F. s, Wilcox and Mrs. Peaie, of Sorwfehs Mrs. MAO. etilson. Mrs. A. H, BDIlard. and Miss Ruby Burritt of this city, and Mrs, ", M. Wheeler of Boston,
 Mrs. AugusszIs F. B1i1aEd, who was chosen vtes-ehaSfYzaaa was the only Bz1dg dgessoet woman elected to an of fee. Mes Margaret CorwIa will be chairman of the Federation during next year and Mrs. Sidney A. Cook will act as secretary and treasaasF-
 In the afternoon at 3 o'clock all members of the Bridgeport College club gathered at Mrs. Hinck's home to welcome the visiting delegates and to hear Mrs. Wheelev speak on the importance of college eI44bs, She urged all college women of this city to join the society. IN accordance with this suggestion t1ls local women i1lm edaateiy voted to receive as 8 member any wonan who has had a years work in any accepted college. It was announced that Miss Helen WheeleF of i15 Park avenue. would blanks to any women applying for them.
 Tea was served in the dining noonl. Miss Ruby RurrStt, presid of the Brid geport Cohege club, pour ed, and Mrs. BlondeH, Miss Louise Warren, Mrs. ArthaF Brewer, Mrs. T. B. Brill and Mrs. E. w. Carpenter served.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
Nat Lewis To
 Get His Pay

Receiving a judgment for $276. to cover a check and interest, the or1gl- nal amount of which was s1bs, Nat Lewis, New York city. through Attor- ney Joseph Shapiro will in all propa- biIity now receive a settlement Tor costumes furnished for Rev. Joseph KoyaIchfk, this oity, who had an an- spiration and wrote a musical comedy about a year ago., ,,,,.
 The name of the show was The Fenptation of Eve" or words te that effect, Nat Lewis, who has offices in the Columbia theatre building at Broadway and B9th street, where the Columbia bur1esaue circuit. American wheel shows and Gus HtlFs cartoon efforts at musical comedies, are created, furnished, from & never snd- ing supply, all the costumes for the chorus and the bill was S269, He received a check, but it was returned in due space of time, marked mo funds.''
 In spite of the fact that costumes costing but S259 were to cover the entire chorus and the subsequent supposition that this fact should tempt everybody, excepting possible Eve, who was apparently tlre leading lady, the show failed to tempt. Perhaps it was the victim of a lazy press agent. At any rate the show opened and closed in Stamford, or the immediate vicinity, and checks were paid for the debts incurred.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
One Factory
 Working Full
 24 Hour Day

With all departments working full, some on two shifts and part of the plant woroking on a basis of 24 hours a day with three eight hour shirts; j,nst about the bus.est place located in Bridgeport for some months IS the plant of the American Fabrics com pauy on Connecticut avenue.
 President Albert H. Philips stated this morning that the factory Is busy on it's regular line, and indications almost as great at this plant as dur ing the so-called peak is here per manently, as Tar as the American Fabrics company is concerned. Pnl- ins also gave it as his opinion that placing of a tariff against some for eign made goods would act as an im- med sate stimulant to fabric nnanufac- turers, and many other lines as well.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
First Audit
 nTen Years

For the first time in ten years, the records and accounts of the tax col lectors office are being audited. At the instigation of Tax Collector Ed ward A. Drew, an official examination has been started by City Auditor Bernard Heating. In v<ew or the great lapse of time since the last aud it of the books were made some ten years ago, it may take six months to complete the probe Interesting dfs.. closures s-are promised as a result or the audit which may be Instrumental in the inauguration of system of monthly or bi-nonthly reports.
 During the ten year term or eX- Mayor Clifford B. Wilson not a single audit of the tax collectors books or accounts had been made. It was said at City Hall today that the last exz animation was made during the term of former Collector John M. Donnelly in 1911. The resultant ten years Of records, files, books and accounts have never been examined and the condition and accuracy of their con tents are practically unknown today.
 This fact was one of the first dis- coyeriess of Collector DrewS when me succeeded Howard F. Smith, and caused him to immediately ask that straighten out the books and &C., counts Just what the audit will show or indicate is a matter of guesswoTk just now, but regardless of their ma t,Ire they are certain to be of inter est.
 It is possible that Collector Drew viii install a system whereby aud1ts lar stated intervals The matter IS already under the consideration of Collector Drew and he may shortly lay 1t before Mayor Atwater.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
Number Of Husbands Of
 Clairvoyant On Increase

New light on the past life of Mrs. Honora Phelps was thrown to- day by Judge Bacon waieernan of town records, unearthed a marriage license issued 70 Mre. Charles Royal Gas Mrs. Phelps vas then known) and Charles Groverstein. The ceremony was performed in Fairfield on June p, 1904. by Justice of the Peace Fred Is said and fs a papuer on the town of Fairfield. This disclosure increases the number of known husbands of the late cla1rvoyant to five, the others be- ing Levi Chapman, John Hunt, Chas. Royal. Charles Groverstin and Albert F. Phelps.
 Another new anSle was introduced by Deputy sheTin Eiwood of Tair- field. who has boyhood recoItections of the clairvoyant as a next-door neishbor. and he is poxtive in his claims t1at her maiden name was Hotera Haley and not Honora Kieiey, as has been reported. sherin Elwood Is Of the opinion that at the time of his acquaintance with her. she was the % rs,otaor 3 % of t~o esaiidren n aha by Tse she marriage. Of the two children, one died in infancy while the other lived. married and was the father of one child.
 From information now in the hands of authorities, the woman was first married to Levi Chapman. and had two children by the marriage, The son. Raymond Chapman now resides in Paterson. N, J.. while the daughter. Mrs. Mamie Coigan, is a resident of Bridgeport, The sseond marriage was to a Charles Royal of Philadelphia,
 whose name she was bearing at tho time of her third marriage to Albert F. Phelps of New Haven in 19i3. If the memory Of Sheriff Eiwood is cor rect, she married John Hunt soon after the death of her first husband, Chapman.
 Although Phelps, her last husband who came to Bridgeport to claim her estate, declares that he married his wife in Fairfield on November IT 1912, Judge Wakenan, whom hs claims performed the ceremony, car Ind no town records ts substantiate the claim and has Is recollection o1 | the event,
 Phelps. together with Mrs. Mamie coIgan, Raymond Chapman, and other relatives that ean bs located
 will appear teaaerrew afternoon a,
 the hearing in Probate Court. Charles GrovsFstsin, to Sh61fl th< marriage license was issued in 1904
 is now living with relatives on Re
 servoir avenue, this city, but Is sai6
 to be dependent tpof the town eff cia1s of Fairfield,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
Fined
 Wife In
 Hospital

Steve Wetul, of 1924 Pembroke street, whose wife suffered collapse yesterday afternoon when the police rahed his saloon, was fined s200 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail by the City court today. on a charge of keeping liquor. A suspended jail sentence Of 10 days was also impos- ed on the cafe owner for keeping a place where liquor is reputed to be for sale.
 Immediately after the sentence had been pronounced by Judge Arthur M. Comley. the court was thrown into @ state of excitement by a friend of wstu1. who jumped to his feet and shouted that he would take care of the saloon Keepers children while the father was in jail. The disturber was busted from the courtroom. and Judge ComEey, after the ciroum- stances of t1e case had been fully explained deferred execution of the teN sentence until Feb. 1. Mrs. wetul. who Is about to become a mother. ts now in the Bridgeport hospital in a serious condition as the result of her collapse which was brought on by excitement over the raid.
 Joseph Black. of 22s Knowlton street, who was in Weturs saloon whom the police visited the place, and who was locked up for interfering with the officials, was fined S1O for his share fin the rurpus.
 No liquor wes found in the saloon but a quart of yvhiskey was located by tho policemen in a bedroom closet over the cafe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
Women Bdk
 At High Cost
 Of Silk Goods

Washington. Dec. Are the dainty and delicately tinted silk feminine adornments being cast aside by the women folk? The Federal Reserve Board is all wrought up about it. The board. entirely of masculine persuasion and usually cautious of spee@h. burst forth with alarm today over a sharp reduction fin the silk business. Half Of the silk manufacturers report that busi- ness is poor and demand decreas- ing.
 There's only one answer to that" said a wfseacre at the board. 'Ask the women, they know. Why ask the men. they don't wear 'en."
 Serious comment by the board on reasons for the stoppage of activity in the silk mills showed that women are really baking at continued high prices for the fiImy garments.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
May Resume Warfare
 In Ireland

London, Dec. 61-By the A. P.)" The possibility of renewed bloodshed in Ireland stares the British Islands in the face in the virtual failure o3 the negotiations, which have been go- ing on for the last five months.
 The Sim Fein has stood firm in It's for an All-Ireiand parha- ment as the basis of settlement, at the same time refusing to concede al- legiance to the British crown Ulster has refused point blank to scrap ner own parliament to enter an All-lre- land parliament under present con- ditionS'' on the ground that she would thereby come directly under the con trol of the numerically superior south.
 The latest plan, that for an All Ireland parliament under which Ol- ster could retain her existing r1ShLS, or until unless she changed her mind, has failed with the formal statement by the Sim F'ein delegation here that 1t cannot be considered.
 AS a result, in both government and Irish circles the opinion is expressed that nothing sort of a miracle can avert complete collapse of the nego- tiations and resumption of the war fare in Ireland.
 The government heads are bending their entire efforts to seeking some it is believed ali possibilities of set- clement have been exhausted dur ang the lengthy parleys which seem now to have ended.
 As to how long the truce will last under present conditions there Is no indication. The Sinn Feiners have expressed the view that there will be no formal denunciation of the pact by either side. and this leads to the belief that any spark of combat set off in Ireland with the peace move- ment apparently deadlocked may start the conf1agration anew.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01

hended. will be placed before the grand jury, following the recommen- dalton of Coroner John J. Phelan. that they be held for murder. Louis Quarino, Stamford, is charged with carrying concealed weapons and Charles Bradley with forgery.
 John Brown, charged with intent to kill and William F. Kelly, held for burglary, are the only Norwa1k par ties.
 Fred A Boughton, Danbury. is charged with theft of an automobile; Edward Mcconnell, Darien, theft Frank Bardenella, Ridgefeld. with in- tent to kill.
 TfEere are 9 number of old cases. among them Mike Corronkes, this city charged with sodomy, and James Murphy, with theft Of auto.
 Out on bonds are Harry Duffy and John Abbott this city, charged with burglary, and Alex Kovach, with theft. Ida Parno. Norwa1l. the o1-ly Y-onan on the list will ,r71 answ.as E,, to a quest and Joseph Turto, Norwal'l, with theft of auto and adultery. lte-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
Local Company
 Sued For $1O,OOO

Alleging that in May, 1919 he sub mitted to an operation for hernia, which left him since in a weakened condition, because he believed he had been assured of suitable work when he returned from the hospital, John Crane Valve company. asking for damages of 0,O0O. The allegation is made that since his discharge from the hospital, he was not given work at the Crane company that he was cap able of doing, and the further allega- tion is made that before the operation he suffered the hernia while at work and that it was because of insistence of agents of the Crane company that he submitted to the operation believ- ing that he would subsequently, be taken care of with lighter work, if necessary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
Seres Appeals
 Under Bonds

Steve Seres, a saloon keeper of 436 Hancock avenue, who was arrested when the police raided his saloon Saturday night, was fined $40O and sentenced to 90 days in jail on three specific counts of liquor law violation, by the City court today. Thirty days of the 90day sentenced were sus- pended, and Seres appealed under $1,0O0 bonds.
 John Haydu, who was employed as a bartender in the Seres cafe, was given 6 suspended Jail sentence of 20 days on charge of keeping liquor and was paro1ed in the custody of the probation officer.
 Seres, the proprietor of the Han cock avenue establishment has been arrested a number of times for vio- lating the liquor laws.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
City Is Made Defendant In
 Suits Filed

The city Of Bridgeport is made de- feradant in three fsJ.ts flied this morn ing in Superior court. ers because of al change of grade and two because of a newly eetaa,hshed building line. each instance,
 Harvey L. Morse claims damages of s3,5eo to property at the corner of Gurdon and Haiwaay avenues. is now below Che level of ths street, because of & new grade established.
 Dora Ingi1arn and Charles H. Ham mond. each asks aa award of s4,000 for damages dorss to separate pieces Of property at Main and Salem streets through the establishment of a new building line.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
Oldest Bank
 EmployeCets PurseOfGold

To mark the fiftieth anniversary of his entrance into the employ of the Bridgeport Savings bank, Charles H. Peet was today presented with bag of gold by his fellow workers and the officials of the institution. MT. Feet entered the bank as its newest and 1owliest eInploye 50 years ago today, on December 1, 1871.
 It is interesting to note the changes in the bank from the time MT. Peet first became associated with it and the present time. During his long term of service, he has been with the bank at three different locations.
 In 1871, it was housed in the building at 21 Wall street, but seven years later, the present site at the corner of Main and State streets was purchased for s2.1e0. What was then termed "a fine, commodious structure" was erected and sheltered the Bridgeport Savings Bank on the third floor and the Farmers Bank on the second floor. The business es- tabldshm ment of the late Moses H. Wheeler occupied the ground floor.
 The old building was remodeled in 1904 at cost far in excess of the original purchase price of the prop eI-ty, and in 1918 it was razsd to mako room for the present build ing.
 MT. Peet, by virtue of his 50 years continuous service. IS the oldest bank e1nploye in Bridgeport, and has but in the state. At prestant, he Is in charge of the real estate loan and bond department and twice each year is in charge of the collection and handling of s7.o0O,00O worth of mort gages and bonds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
S1Uir71s Quarter Mile Although
 Shot m Foot

Lakewood, N. J., Dec. 1-Physi- cians today hold out hope for the recovery of Walter Johnson, 6 years old, who swam almost a quarter of a mile after his left foot had been almost shot off, bound the wound with his own shirt, rushed to the nearest hos pital and remained calm while the lower leg was amputated. John was shot when his chum, George White tried to raise a loaded shotgun from the bottom of a boat in which the boys had gone duck hunting.
 Citizens of Lakewood have started a. benefit for Johnson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
Federal Agents Get
 Liquor In Market

Federal agents, armed with search warrant, visited the grocery store and meat naret of Gale Fried man in Sylvan avenue this morning, and after a long hunt discovered five gallons of colored spirits buried in pile of coal and rubbish in a rear shed. Friedman was placed under ar rest and when aTraigned before U. 6. Commissioner Hugh Lavery, wal held under $500 bonds for 8 hearing on Monday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
Patrick Burns ined
 $25O In Liquor Case

After he had admitted selling lf- quor at 25 and 50 cents drink, Pat rick Burns, owner of a saloon at SIS Park avenue was fined a total of S25G and sentenced 10 30 days in jail on two counts, by the City court to-day Twenty days of the months sentence was suspended, and Burns appealed Park avenue saloon when policemen raided the place last night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
FORECLOSURE ASKED.

Foreclosure and possession of prop erty in Wilton and Weston is asked by the Central Trust Company, of Norwalk, in papers filed in Superior court today against Ida M. Archer Henry of WiHsH, alleging that on Sept. 4, 1920, a mortgage was given to secure a note for s16,000, pay meTts on which are HOW overdue
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
Held In $1,OOO
 For Higher Court

Waivtng examination in the City court to-day, Rosario Iodice, of ST Colum bus Place was bound over to he Superior court under S1, 1000 bonds on cnaISe oI assault with intent to kill. Iodice is alleged to have shot Salvatore Laudano, of 1S49 Main St., in the arm during a quarrel about g. week ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
DHaN4 ASHORE.

San Francisco, Dec. IA wireless message to the naval radio station at Yerba, Buenos Island. from the cruis- CT Frederick, early today, stated that the U. s. S. Delong was ashore ten miles south of San Francisco light ship.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
TO REsgaEE PRACTICE.

Clifford B. Wilson, former mayor of Bridgeport has sent out handsome engraved cards 6saodEaeins his re- turn to the psasfise Of Jaw with 8 suite in the LdbeEty building. He
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
FALSE ALARM.

Bremen were called to Tait's pa per factory in Railroad avenue last night, on 8 fa1se olaCm.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01

FINED IN CITY COURT.
 Frank Carpenter, of 63 Charles street, who WIS arrested last night for trespassing on railroad property. was fined S3 by the City court today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
ALLEGES DISSIPATION

Irving L. Nettleton asks a divorce from Ida NJ. Nettleton, both this city alleging desertion since October 4, 1917, in papers filed today. They were married une IT, 1908
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-01
WEATHER:

New Haven, Dec. 1.-Forecast for New Haven and vicinity; fair tonight: Friday partly cloudy and slightly warmer.
 For this vicinity; fair tonight; Fri day increasing cloudiness and warmer.