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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
DID TAX COLLECTOR KEEP
 HIS COLLECTIONS?

Considerable very natural curiosity has been aroused concerning what was done with the four and a quarter millions dollars which the Lill report says was in the possession of the Tax Collector from May 1st until May 2sth last year contrary to the provis- ion of Section 102 of the iCty Charter which provides that the collector shall before o'clock of each day deposit with the City Treasurer all moneys collected by him during the A hours hours then ended.
 would be most too buIkey to carry around on his hip It would even take up good bit of space in the safe. It was useless in the form 1t was in and Tucked away. Why then was is done? Why was this money left idle when it should have been at interest and the amount thus earned added to the income of the City? Even one or two per cent on such a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13

sum returns quite a tidy amount in a m month'S time.
 Efforts at the City Hall to solve the enigma produced few results. The Tax Collector was out when the Times man called at his office and eff fort sto reach the Mayor in the matter were unavaiing. From a friend of the Mayor the opinion was advanced that the Mayor had no power in the matter either theoretical or actual and therefore had no more to do with it than any other citizen. ''It is" said he, another example of the defects in the present form of the City Government. A man is made mayor and held responsible for every act, every transaction, every wind that blows and every tide which flows and has a Slittle power and authority over them as he has over those of the air and ocean. It is an anomaly"
 But the question still remains perti- nent, where was the four and a quar- ter million all that month and what was it doing?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
PASS CHARACTER
 TEST FOR BAR

With Robert DeForest CT DeForest & Klein, presiding, the committee of the Fairfield County Bar that exam ines applicants, met in a short ses- sion in the Supreme court room this morning, immediately before Judge John P Kelloog opened the short calendar session of Superior court, which was held in the same room.
 All applicants listed have satisfac- torily passed the test, those examin- ed being as follows: Frank A Bar Der of Brid dgeport, Morris K Cohen of Bridgeport, John Joseph Di Sesa of Norwalk, Charles A. Donadeo of Brid geport, Rockwell Francis Dugan of Norwalk, Thomas A. Finn of Brid geport. David Goldstein of Brid geport. William Hanna of Stam- ford, Henry J. Klein of Bridgeport. Harry Kursman of Bridgeport, Don- ato Lepore of Bridgeport, William James I.avery of Bridgeport, Charles T. McGovern of Norwalk Emil A. Napolitano of Bridgeport Donald T. Powell of Norwaik. Abraham C. Schnee of Bridgeport. James C. Shan non of Bridgeport. Leo Earl Sher- man of New York city. Thomas Wass, Jr, of New York city, Arthur B. Wei@ of Bridgeport
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
MRS. BISHOP OPENS FIGHT
 FOR ALIMONY

After weeks of delay for various reasons, chiefly because Attorney Jacob Klein was absent from the city, the alimony pendente lite motion Judge John P. Kellogg, in the suit of Blanca West-Biship against William D. Bishop, popularly known as the millionaire reporter He is connect ed with a New Haven paper, and sat a few seats away from his wife dur ing the long wait before the case was reached at the short calendar SeS- sion. Attorney Klein made another would not grant it. Mrs. Bishop went on the stand about 12:45.
 She told of their marriage on July 6, 1911, and that they had separated in 1918 at which time he agreed, ac- cording to her testimony. to give her $2OO a month and the use of a ma chine when convenient
 This was apparently not often con venient, and later when Bishop join ed the navy she got an additional al- lotment of $50 month from the government She lived at 407 Clin- ton avenue with her mother all this time, while her husband served in the navy. He was not in battle, however, unless the Lake Torpedo Boat company could be so termed, and she alleges that after the war was won he cut her to SITS a month, which is not sufficient for her sup port She testified that her hus- bands income is between $7,000 and $S,000 a year. She wants $25O q month.
 Mrs Bishop has long been a resi- dent of Bridgeport, and is considered a we'll verSed horSewoman- She was an actress before her marriage. The present marital troubles follow anoth- CT sensational bit of alleged evidence, gotten by trailing Bishop with hired detectives, until he was trapped in New Haven hotel under compromising
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
WORLD TRADE
 MUCH HELPED

Washington, May 13-Werld trade revival has been made possible and existing financial barriers lifted by the German indemnity adjustment, government officials said today.
 Secretary of Commerce Hoover said his reports revealed that the set clement has already produced a re- markedly steadying effect in world trade affairs. He believes American trade will take an upward trend as the financial uncertainty which has so long prevailed abroad. is gradu- ally cleared away.
 Secretary of the Treasury Mellon gave an equally encouraging opinion of trade and financial prospects. He said the rise in values of the mark and franc is most significant and is the forerunner of other favorable de- velopments for the business world.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
K0ranty 7oForn1
 State
Polish Legation at London
 Announces Peace Has Been
 Restored in Upper Silesia.

Berlin, May 13-Ade1bert Korfanty, selfappointed dictator" of Upper Silesia, has sent an ultimatum to the Polish government at Warsaw. ac- cording to dispatch from Oppeln today. demanding recognition of Upper Si1esia as a Polish province. If refused. Korfanty threatened to separate Posen from Poland and cre- ate 8 new independent S.ate consist ing of Posen and Upper Silesia.
 London, May 18-Peace has been restored in Upper Silesia it was an- nounced by the Polish legation this afternoon. Amnesty has been grant ed to participants in the fighting which followed the Polish uprising and an Exchange of prisoners has been arranged, according to the Polish legation officials.
 Armed Germans in Upper Silesia, who began counter offensive against the Poles along the Ratibor-Kosel- Poles at every point, according to an Oppeln dispatch to the Daily Express today. The Poles have been driven from the so-caIled "Korfanty line" the Germans with their guns. despite the fact that the French ordered the Italians not to transfer any of their artillery to the Germans. At Rosen-
 
 tured from the Poles by the Germans, 4,00O Germans armed with rifles, de- feated 2.00O Poles armed with rifles and machine guns. The Poles are re- ported to have lost 500 in killed. The Germans captured ten machine guns.
 (By the A. P.)
 London, May 13-Prime Minister Lloyd George in a dramatic speech in the House of Commons today con- corning the upper Silesian irnbrogilo, characterized the action of the Polish insurrectionists as a complete defiance of the treaty of Versailles.
 Berlin, May 1S-German officials declared today that there must be satisfactory settlement" of the Ger man-Polish territorial dispute in Up- per Silesia if the German nation is to meet in full her indemnity obliga- tions.
 "Germany expects treatment from the Entente upon the Upper Silesian questions said Chancellor Wirth in addressing the upper chamber of the Reichstag. "OnIy if this matter is handled in a fair way can Germany fulfill the repaTations demands and Europe be saved Germany's uncon- ditionaI acceptance of the Allied ulu- matum has already relieved Europe"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
Choose Pershing
 Chief Of Staff

Washington, May 15-Selection of General John J. Pershing to be chief of staff or the army was announced today by Secretary Weeks.
 General Pershing will assume his new duties July 1, succeeding Major General Peyton c. March His as sistant will be Major General James G. Harbord, who was General Per shing's principal staff assistant in France before he assumed command of the service of supply.
 As chief of staff, Secretary Weeks, said. General Pershing will direct training of the regular army and orp ganized reserves which he will com mand in the event of active field operations before his retirement. He will retain the duties recently assign ed to him as chief of the war staff now being organized.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
SEEKING TO ENLARGE
 CABINET

Berlin, May 1S-Resolutions urg- ing an enlargement of the present German cabinet so that it may in clude a representative of the German peoples party have been adopted by the parliamentary delegation of the Democratic Party which was divided on the question of acceptance or re- lection of the Allied ultimatum re- garding reparations. Dr. Gustav Stresemann is leader of the peoples party.
 The Democrats emphasize the de- sirability of enlisting all national ele- ments regardless of their previous attitude on the ultimatum issue. They therefore, suggest recruiting minis ters not only from the peoples party but other economic and financial agencies willing to support the new government in the task of carrying out of the separations conditions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
BATTLE STILL RACES IN MINGO

Williamson, W. Va. May 13.-Dep- uty Sheriff John Hall left here this morning with a large supply of rifles and ammunition and 20 deputy sher- ifs for Spriggs. where it is reported trouble has broken out again. Addi- tional officers are being rushed there in automobiles.
 Spriggs is five mikes from here and is a tent colony and has been the scene of much disorders in the past few days.
 Local officials are taking stock this morning of what appeared to be the most extenSive battle in the history of Mingo county, and which is stih raging along a part of the seven mile front that was active throughout part of yesterday.
 This section of West Virginia is em mbroiled in civil war through the ef- forts Of uinon miners to unionize the coal industry and the opposition Of operators to that course Sheriff w. R. Pinson declared this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
Six Liquor LatO
 ToIat0rs Get
 Fines or !$45O

Fines am bunting to $450 and a jail sentence of 10 days were imposed today in six liquor law violation cases which came before Judge Frank L. Wilder in the City count Five of the six local saloon keepers who were arraigned today have previous records against them ,one man having been arrested three times for keeping liquor in his establishment
 Joseph Kuorpuski, who recently purchased a saloon at 393 Water street, was fined s150 and costs and given a suspended jail term of 10 days for having liquor in his possession The stloon was rafded May 10. On February ', at which time kuor- puski was a bartender in the place, he was arrested on a similar charge and fined $50 and costs.
 A fine of s100 was imposed upon Edward Pietrusecwicz, former owner of the Water street saloon, who was found behind the bar when policemen visited the place. This sentence was suspended, however. in view of the arrested before. He claimed that he lad just sold his place to kuorpuski, and was waiting for his money when the raid occurred.
 Waller Zydinsky, of 155 Hamilton street. was fined S200 and costs for violating the Volstead act. Officers raided his saloon at 10:30 o'clock last night and confiscated four bottles of whiskey. It is Zylinskys second of fense.
 For the third time since November 3. John Fogorasi, of SOP Pembroke street appeared before the court on charges of having liquor for sale in his saloon. He was fined s100 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail despite his plea that no whiskey was sold in his place. On November g. Fogorasi forfeited s15 bonds, and on DecembSs was fined s2o0- Two quarts of whiskey and a small amount of alcohol were found in the cellar of his saloon Wednesday night.
 Andrew Andruskewecz, a saloon man of West avenue. who was taken into custody last night, forfeited s35 bonds by failing to appear this morn ing Policemen seized four quarts of whiskey in the saloon
 Frank Pekar, of 5SS Park avenue, who was also arrested last night for violating the liquor amendment, ap- peared in court today. but his case was continued until Monday under s20e bonds One quart of gin was conhscated in the raid.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
DUCHESS GETS
 HER FREEDOM

London, May 13-The divorce de- cree granted some time ago to the Duchess of Marlborough was made absolute today by the British courts snabIing her to marry again if she wishes Ever since the preliminary decree was issued at has been report b,d that the Duchess would marry wealthy Frenchman and live in Paris in the future. Before her marriage to the Duke of Marlborough she was Miss Consue1a Vanderbilt, of New York She charged the Duke with klfidelity and detectives testified that the Duke had registered at a Paris hotel with a young woman compan- ion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
GRAND JURY HEARS
 CAPOR0SA CASE

At II o'clock this morning Jud ge William M. Ma1tbie charged a special grand jury, who immediately went into session for deHberation, and to hear testimony in the case of Thomas CalporoSa, who has been held follow ing the coroner's hearing into the death of John Nuzzi of Hallet street, who was shot and killed, evidently during a drunken braW1 on the night of March 30.
 Caporosa may be tried for first de- gree murder. His claim will un- doubtedly be seH-defens. this being inferred from the character of the tistimony offered at the coroner's hearing. All parties involved, in- cluding several witnesses with the men when the tragedy occurred. are Italian.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
HOT BATTLE
 ON STEAMSHIP

Boston, May 13-In desperate battle, fought with pistol butts, black jacks, clubs and fists as weapons, on the decks of the steamship Munal- dro, tied up at the Northern avenue pier, three members of the crew were badly beaten by ten men believed to be striking firemen here today.
 The victims who were taken to the City hospital, were Leo Rammey, 26, of Baltimore; Ernest Johnson, 30, Rodriques, West Indies, and James Bell, 30, of Baltimore.
 The police failed to find any trace of the assai1ants when they arrived.
 Although their assahlants were all armed the three seamen put up stiff battle and are believed to have marked at least two of their attack
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
HOLDS INQUEST IN CARUSO CASE

Coroner John J. PheIan conducted an inquest at 9:30 this morning into the death of Joseph CarusO, 2T, of 20 Pembroke street, who died Wednesday at Bridgeport hospital, following an accident at St. Charles church, where some construction work is under way.
 There are no new developments at the hearing, it being apparent that Caruso was one of several laborers helping unload a steel beam from q truck trailer. when he slipped or stumbled. causing his part of the weight of the beam to strike him on the neck. He died a few hours af- ter being admitted to the hospital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
ENGLISH PREMIER
 ADMITS TREND OF
 BIG LABOR REVOLT
Steps Being Taken to Combat Revoluton-Will Not Hes
 Ask For Legislation to Control Activities of Revolutionists if Emergency Arises.

LOndOn-"The Govern ment is carefully watching developments in the revolu- tionary movement in Great Britain" declared Premier Lloyd George in the House of Commons this afternoon.
 The Premier's declaration was the first official admission from the Brit ish cabinet that the gigantic labor war. which has engulfed the country, has taken on a revolutionary trend against the Government.
 There is no doubt that there are revolutionary movements, but to what extent they are financed abroad we cannot say," continued Premier Lloyd George.
 In outlining the steps taken to com bat revolution the Premier said:
 Already the Government has in- stituted prosecutions against persons who were arrested for their activities If legislation is required the Govern ment will not hesitate to ask the House of Commons to enact It. But l have sufficient faith in the people of the country to believe that the vast majority will not listen to rev olutionary appeals.
 MT. Lloyd Georges announcenent was made during the course of de- bate on the grave industrial crlsls which has been precipitated by the natfonal coal strike
 Leading members of the House of Commons described the outlook as hlacker than it has been at any oth- CT time since the coal strike began 43 days ago.
 .The stoppage of work in the coal fields is a deliberate attempt to de stroy British industry and create a communist state in Great Britain. was the charge made by Brig. Gen. Pags Croft, representative of the Ma tional party in Commons.
 The British labor leaders are hand Gn glove with Nicolai Lenine, head or the Bolshevik government of Russia, added Brig. Gen. Croft.
 The allegation that foreign money is being sent into Great Britain. Tor use by those who desire to over throw the British government was made by Rupert Sackville Gwinne, coalition unionist member of Com mons from East Bourne, Sussex.
 ''I demand the immediate stoppage pf this money which is being remit ted here for revolutionary purposes,
 Premier Lloyd George declared that the industrial crisis weakened the government powers of resistance against revolution activities.
 'sIs it to be a policy of wait and see? ?" shouted MT. Gwynne, interrupt ing the Premier.
 'rNo," replied the Premier, It is to be watch and pray"
 It was reported late this afternoon that the Federation of Transport workers would issue orders at once to all members to refuse to handle Britain by -+black 1eg'' labor. Similar action had been taken by the execu- tive committee of the National Union of Railway Men earlier in the day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
NOT TO ABOLISH RECOVERY ACT

London. May 13.The German rep aralonS recovery act. under which German exports are taxed 50 per cent. in Great Britain in pursuance of the allied plan adopted after the refusal of the Germans in March to accept the Paris terms of the allies will not be abolished imm ediately the House of Commons was informed to- day by Austen Chamberlain, the gov crnment leader.
 MT. Chamberlain was answering question as to why this recovery act would not be suspended or repealed now that Germany had accepted the allied terms
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
MRS. STHLMAN
 BECAME MEMBER
 OF INDIAN TRIBE

dian custom. after she had taken the oath of allegiance. her wrists were slashed and her blood was sucked from them by other celebrants. ..
 Then followed the usual solemn VOW by all others participating in the ceremony. to aVenge any harm that might come to the new member.
 This VOW is known to embody the principle of an eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth
 Beauvais. according to lawyers in the case who made fA6 information public today. acted as sponsors for Mrs Stillman- The bankers wife is said to be the only white member of the organization
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
BIC DRUM CORPS
 MEET N CITY
 FOR FIELD DA Y

ward Dempsey, J. J. Broadbrook, and H. E. Whikehart, acting judges. presenting cups, medals and flags.
 Dancing will be in order in the evening with the rendition of a pro- gram between the numbers. About 50 men garbed Dragons and Illus sars are expected to appear in this celebration.
 The committee in charge com prises: T. H. Jones. chairman. J. A.. PhiIbrick J. M. Archer. and J. A. Stevenson. assisting The officers of the Grenadier Drum corps at Warner Brothers are: w. B. Emith president: c. H. Graham, yice-president; T. H. Jones. secretary and business man ager: C.. J. Schoew. treasurer; F. Church. drum sergeant leader, and J. M. Archer. major.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13

New York. May 1 15-Dressed in full regulation costume of the Indian Iroquois Tribe, from band down to dainty mocassins, Mrs "E'ifi' Potter StiiIman wife of the multi-miliionaire exbanker who is suing her for divorce became full fledged member of the same branch of that tribe to which Fred K. Beauvais, half-breed guide and correspondent in the suit is a member it became known today
 It happened in the fall of 1918, at a festival near Lake Dawson. in the Grand Anse District of Quebec Beau Sais and about half hundred other members of the tribe were present.
 In accordance with the ancient In-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13

Martial Music Masters are to con- vene in this city for the first time in twenty years tomorrow ali day. when a field day and general celebration with contests will be enjoyed.
 Drum corps from all over the coun- try will arrive to participate in the joyous festivities arranged. including the famous Walden Drum Corps from New York.
 parade will open the days pro- gram starting from Lafayette street at o'clock with the following line of march: Down Lafayette to Park place, to Park avenue up State street to Main. disnissing N the State Armory.
 Many handsome prizes will be awarded in the musical contests with F. J. Green. F. J. Abercrombie, Ed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
FARRELL WILL
 NOT ACCEPT
 GUARDIANSHIP

New York, May 1S-'I wish to reiterate in the strongest possible terms that I have no intention of be- coming chairman of the American Shipping Board" James A. Farrell, president of the L. S. Steel corpora lion declared today. Overnight ad vices from Washington had indicated his nomination as chairman of the shipping Board would be sent to the Senate today or tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
ASK RENEWAL
 OF WAGE PACT

New Haven, Conn.,, May 13-Em- ployes of the Connecticut Company on the New Haven lines, at meetings yesterday, voted to instruct their committee to ask the company for a renewal of the wage contract which will expire June l. The committee has been at work on form of agree ment, leaving, it is understood, the wage scale unchanged but making conditions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
CHARGES NOLLED.

Charges against Kate F'arinck of 292 Broad street and Joseph Laws kofsky of s1 Ridge avenue, both Of whom were arrested Wednesday night after an altercation in a saloon at 6s2 East Main street, were nolled by the City court today The man claimed that the Farinck woman stole s290 from him, but it was later discovered that he gave the woman the money and she lost it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
CoTrRELL CASE CALLED.

A case due to be heard during the present session of Superior Criminal court has been nolled, that of Earl CottrelI, who was charged with per forming a criminal operation upon Olive Donavan resulting in her death on September g.. last. Frederick E. Morgan represented him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
ICE BREAKS IN YUKON.

Dawson, Y. T, May 13.-Bells and whistles welcomed the breaking of ice in the Yukon river here this morning and the first river boats are expecte ed to open navigation within a few days. The main river south of Dawson from Lake LaBarse to Carmache is prac- ticalIy clear of ice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
FILES DIVORCE SUIT

Pauline Hegedus Szabo has filed ] suit for divorce from Andrew Szabo. They were married May g, 1912, and desertion is alleged since Sept. 26, 1915. She also desires to adopt again her maiden name, Hedegus.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
CASE CONTINUED

Victor Schae effer, of 48 Liberty St, arrested last night on charges of non support appeared in the City court today and his case. was continued un- til May 2T.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-13
COMMON PLEAS IN STAMFORD.

The first session of Common Pleas court under the new arrangement will be held in Stanpofrd, commencing Tuesday of the coming week. Ut Is probable that Judge John R. Booth will preside.