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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
E PEOPLE
 ARE KILLED
 BY TORNADO

Meridian, Miss, April 27-Reports from Braxton, early today, state that at least fifteen persons were killed, thirty injured and property damaged sustained which, it is estimated, will reach s1,0OO,OOO, as a result of the tornado which swept that town late yesterday.
 The tornado struck the main bus mess section of the city with terrific force, sweeping building after build ing from their foundations, crushing roofs and floors in, pinning victims between timbers and debris, throwing others endeavoring the escape by running from buildings.
 The city was in a panic within 3 minutes after the storm struck and it was impossible to organize intelligent relief work for several hours after the storm had swept away.
 Red Cross and other relief organ iza1 Nns in Meridian and elsewhere quickly responded and this morning are doing valiant work in caring for the distressed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
Detective Is
 Absolved From Blame By Chief

Testimony offered in the Federal court in Detroit yesterday by Eugene r. Shanley. of Bridgeport, to the ef- feet that Detective Sergeant George A. Washburn. of the local police de- partment had instructed him, Shan ley, to keep quiet'' about an auto theft case which was being investi- gated brought forth a prompt state ment from Supt- Flanagan today, clearing the detective from implica- tion in the affair.
 T know all the facts about that particular angle of the investigation, D declared the superintendent. 'I know waSi1burn is innocent of wrong doing, but I cannot discolSe addi- tionaI information inasmuch as it will probably be used in the Federal court as evidence later on-"
 Detective Sergeant Washburn has not gone to Detroit and probably will not do so unless his presence is i'm perative. Investigation of the Bur 1-ou ughs-Shanley case, which led up directly to the arrest of the entire gang of automobile thieves, was con- ducted almost entirely by Sergeant Frank W. Holbrook, who is now in Detroit. Wasfnburn had actually a very small part in the probfe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
TO CALL HEARING ON BOND ISSUE

The proposal of the City of Bridgeport to issue sS00,OO0 Charity Emergency bonds to relieve the pres ent industrial distress was laid be- fore the Finance Committee of the General Assembly yesterday by mem bers of the legislature committee of the Board of Aldermen. The Finance committee tentatively considered the proposition, and are reported to have agreed to call a hearing as soon as the bill is drafted and formally pre- scented.
 Members of the local committee reported today that favorable senti- ment was expressed towards the pro posal by every member of the com mittee with whom they conferred. and they believe the measure when presented will stand more than a fair chance of passing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
WAGE CUT OF
 E PER CENT.

Washington, April PA reduction of not less than fifteen per cent. of the present wage scales is the basis on which the shipping board must and will act" Chairman Benson told the conference of marine workers and owners and operators of American steamships called here today in an ef- fort ao avert the threatened strike May 1 of the seamen through the adoption of a new agreement cover ing wages and working conditions.
 Present economic conditions fully warrant a reduction in marine wages, the chairman declared.
 In addition to the wage reduction he said there should be virtual elinni- nation of overtime, discontinuance of night deck and engineer officers, a substantial reduction in the subsist- ence allowance and other modification of the working rules.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
EARTH WILL RUN
 RACE WITTY COMET FOR WHOLE MONTH

Berkeley. Cal, April 27-For a month this summer the earth will be engaged in race with the periodic comet. Pons-Winncke and because it will have no chance to win. it will endeavor. through astral influences to "trip up" its gaseous rival. accord ing to a report made public today by the observatory of the University of California The earth will not get in- to the race until the comet has a lead of between 12,ooo,ooo and 2o,ooo,ooo miles.
 The tripping up'' process or per turbations caused by the earth influ- ence will pull the comet away from it's course somewhat but it will con- tinue to plunge along the cosnaic speedway at an undiminiSned pace. It will cap its supremacy finally when on June 27 it Hips its tail so hard against the earth that the impact will send out sparks. These will so down in the record as . meteor1c shower.
 CCoaexunsd -n RAgs TwelvA3
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
U71NEURS ASK WHY
 CHANGE Br MADE N PARKING PLACE

Whether from competition from disgruntled neighbors, or just from, the second skirmish in the trolley iitney warfare at Paradise Green oc- cured yesterday. Today the jitneurs will call upon First Selectman James La1ly and ask how come".
 Yesterday afternoon the Stratford police caused to be erected at the green under orders from high sources two flaring red signs. lettered in white. One was planted where the iitneys have always parked, since the days when there were no trolleys running last summer, and including last winter. when the trolleys were also notr unninlg for some days. The sign says: "No parking here.''
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
Trend Toward
 Smaller Papers

New York. April 27.-Indicating that the trend. owing to higher costs is toward smaller and better news papers" T. R, Williams, business man ager of the Pittsburgh Press and pres ident of the American Newspaper Publishers Association, told the as sociation's convention today that such newspapers would have correspond iEgly higher subscription and adver- tising rates. He said production costs never are likely to recede to the low poin reached some years ago.
 He warned publishers to beware of a sudden demoralization of the mar ket tempting them to reduce rates temporarily both in advertising and subscriptions, asserting they would lose all the conSrucjve- advantages gained during the war. Williams as- serted his belief tha labor costs will remain probably permanently higher than before the war.
 Abnormally high prodUction costs, Williams stated. remained the pub fishers chief problem.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
POLICE NOT
 TO INTERFERE
 AT CARNIVAL

Despite the protest registered by She Pastors Association. the carnival ~hic his operating on the city Plaza under the auspices of the American Legion will continue business withou police interference.
 In reply to the association's charge that wholesale gambling is being carried on through picking 1oopholes in the law, Supt. of Police Patrick J. Flanagan said today:
 You go down ther and play, and every time you play you get a prize. The question as to whether the games constitute actual gamb bling as defined by law, is one for a lawyer to settle. The proprietors of the show seem to be living up to the regulations"
 In the official protest adopted by tn pastors last night, it is claimed that such carnivalS are a menace to the moral welfare of the city, and tha tthe alleged gambling is protected by a poorly disguised subterfuge."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27

, In conferences with diplomatic representatives of the powers yester- day the secretary is understood to have discussed the proposals but it was not indicated whether he would deem it necessary to continue the con versations today or merely to draft his report for submission to the Pres ident.
 Notwithstanding the receipt of ex- tenSiVe summaries of the proposals from abroad in press despatches the text of the communication embody- Ing them has not been given out here and there has been no indication that it will soon be given out for pubIca- ton.
 London. April 27-An diplomatic pidity of the International negotia- Britain already has sent a message to Berlin asking Germany to clarify Article l of the new proposals re- garding the rate of interest Germany is to pay and the number, of annuities; Germany proposes to tender to the Allies.
 If the German reply is satisfa ctory 1t is considered the new offer made through the American government Will be a near approach to the fig ures of the Allies Paris decis:on- 226, ,0o0,0 100000 gold marks.
 A full session of the cabinet was held today to consider the German proposals, q copy of which is now in possession of the foreign office. Paris exchanges of communications, deal ing with the German proposals are being made between London. Paris and Washington.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
Many Die In
 Italian Clashes

Milan April 2T-Many persons have been killed and wounded in new clashes between the Fascista (anti- sociaIists) and Communists in various parts of Italy during the last 24 hours. Three of the Anti-socialists were kill ed and several others wounded in an outbreak ct Turin The Communists headquarters a | Turin were burned. A FasciSta student was killed while at tending e funeral at Caltaniztta, Sicily The Socialists were attacked later and four persons were killed and 100 wounded. Order has been re- stored at Plume by troops reinforce mentx
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
ANOTHER MAN
 HAS TWO WIVES

On more man can be added to the list of those following the latest fao of supporting, or at least having, two wives at one and the same time. The latest case brought to light locally is that of Herbert Redfern, Danbury, whose wife, Dora, has filed suit for divorce. The couple were married in Spartanburg, S. C., June 6, 1920, and shortly after twins were born, Vernon and Virginia.
 It now seems, according to the complaint that Re&fern neglected to legally separate himself from wife No. l. Doris LoreIie Redfern. For this reason wife No. 2 asks divorce, custody of the children, change to maiden name, and the permission of the court to have her children S name changed to Allen
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
Babe" Too Fast
 For Ne1u York

New York. April 27 - "Babe' Ruth Is too fast for New York. .
 He appeared today in traffic court and was fined $25 for driv- ing his automobile up Broadway last week at 27 miles an hour on his way to the Polo Grounds.
 Half an hour before court opened, a crowd had gathered to sec the baseball star. After "Babe'' had fumbled his cap nervousIy admitted he was sorry, and paid the lowest fine the court could impose, the crowd set up a cheer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
BUSINESS STARTS
 AN HOUR EARLIER

Norwalk, April 27-Because he said their acton might not be legal, Mayor Jeremiah Donovan, who a week ago issued a proclamation declaring for business an hour earlier in this city. compelled the local board of estimate to wait an hour until s o'clock tsand half mill 10 pay s16.0o0 to pr. A H. Baldwin who recently won suit for damages against the city for injuries received in an automobile accident
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
MOTORISTS ARRATGNED.

Two motorists were arraigned in the City court today charged with violating the automobile laws John Sember. a jitneynan of 30 Colorado avenue was charged with reckless driving. and his case was nolled on the payment of S1o- The arrest was made last night after minor acci- dent at Bell street and Boston ave- nue. Charles F. Demas, of 1902 State street was fined s3 for disobeying the signals of a traffic officer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
Communists Plot May Day Disorders

Paris, April 27-German and French Communists are plotting rev. olutionary disorders for May 1, ac- cording to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Geneva today. The dis patch stated that Communists from Germany and France had been meet ing secretly in Switzerland framing a program for an outbreak.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
TWO KILLED AS
 TRAIN HITS CAR

Scranton, Pa. April 27 - Arthur Walsh, 25. Brooklyn, N: Y, and George Smith, 23. of this city, lost their lives today when a Delaware & Hudson train struck an autom obile in which they were riding.
 Smith was killed outright but Walsh was burned to death under the machine while firemen fought tft flames.
 smith was a wen known boxer and was champion middleweight of the Atlantic fleet during the War.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
ONE KILLED IN
 8 HOUR BATTLE

Dublin, April 27-During an eight hour battle between Sim Feiners and Crown forces at Kilnilkin, County Galway, today, Constable Boyland was killed and a constable and ser geant were mortally wounded. The casualties of the attacking force are not known. The Crown forces were ambushed by a detachment of 50 Repu b IicanS-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
MILFORD FIRM
 BUYS FACTORY

Milford, April 27-A local real es- tate firm announced today the pur- chase of the plant of the Goodyear Metallic Rubber Shoe company which suspends operations here Friday. The frame buildings on the property will be raized, one of the two large brick factory buildings has been tenta- lively engaged and part of the prop erty, comprising ten acres, will be cut up into building lots, six dwell ings erected and other lots sold and
 roads extended through the property.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
HUGHES HAS NOT
 MADE DECISION
 ON GERMAN TERMS
Awaits Word From Allied Governments As to Transmits sion of Proposals - Great Britain sends Message
 Asking That Germany Clarify Article One

Washington April 27.-Secretary Hughes continued his study today of the German separations counter posals to determine the he will recommend to Pres dent Harding for the United States to take toward them Whether he will favor transmitting them to the Allied powers returning them Germany seeking further in formation Berlin the subject will be governed it almost entirely by the decisions of the Allied Governments themselves.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
proposition.

The demand is made in parliament tary quarters that strong and ener- getic penalties" be levied upon Ger many at once. Some parliamentary lans went so far as to suggest the military occupation of Frankfort Bremen and H. mburg as well as the whole Ruhr district.
 Among the chief complaints of the French are that the German propos-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27

als are not concise and are too vague to be worthy of serious discussion.
 It is claimed that Germany has not offered sufficient guarantees to pro- vide France with proper safeguards. Furthermore it is contended that Ger many cannot be trusted to carry out her promises, unless she gives pledges in more material form than they exist at present.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
ASSERT FRANCE WILL NOT ACCEPT
 GERMAN OFFER

Paris, April 27.-The German indemnity proposals in their present form not acceptable to France de- clared today in official circles Officials said that the diff ference between the German offer and the Allied demand for 226ooo 100000 gold marks with is so great that there is nothing left for France to do but reject the German DroDOston
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
HUSBAND WANTS FREEDOM.

A divorce action in which the de- fendant is located in Ocala, Fla. was filed today in Superior Court when Walter S. Morgan brought suit against Martha Morgan. naming crR city since January l. 1910. They were married October Is. 1901.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
NO DECISION.

The jury in the cases of Curtis Henry Caulkins and Charles F. Caul- kins, for total damages against the Connecticut company of S6,50O, went out late yesterday afternoon, and had not reached a decision at press time today. The CaulkinS lad was struck by a trolley at Ft. Trumbull Beach last summer, and horribly injured, be- ing permanetiy disabled.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
FILE APPEAL.

The Iron Ledge company filed an appeal from the finding of the tax assessors of the Town of Trumbull, because their property valuation was more than doubled.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-27
THE WEATHER

New Havsn. April 27 - Forecast for New Haven and vfcinfcy: Showers tonight and Thursday
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-24

Isob Janaa, CAisaOn lnss6svil
80 IT ~ = ysass q go and
- ~ otastiod he vuE1A with
- eeuntD IN IL ~, WI - On Of
~ foatness q he R1tA LAw ~
y Clfcns which, With Spocn01Df
10 rocos. will furnish = thrilling
kroefam q the Mississippi Valley
fairgrounds, Wednesday. June Is.
SECRETARY n. 4 Bacon Of the
IMPOSITION. company has provided .
~ Of; thrilling attractions and y
banning for . crowd Of over 1850
Jpsctators for the big events. The
alf mile circuit II being dragged
Ind put in FIRST class condition.
1 Instead Of one big fair ~ last
lear, the Mississippi Valley Expo
6ltion park will house three big
events this year-the aviation meet
md auto races Juno Is, the race
meeting July I. 5 and 6. and the
Snnual fair Aug. is to 20.
Daredevil James, who with Miss
Law and numerous we'll known
lfrt track auto pilots. will furnish
he program Of thrills, Il the only
Ierson to change from q speeding
automobile to an airplane in flight
IA q circular race track. The grip
Il one hand on the rope ladder un-
Ter the airplane il all that James
depends. on as he swings himself
Upward from m automobile which
: plunging onward 1t the rate Of
y miles IN hour. 81
Lieutenant Verne Treat. An over
las pilot who went through the
World war with the 16Sth aero
9uadron. drives the plane.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-24

Sacramento. Cal--LAugh and
Keep Young.
Such Is the n,AK1n q HG -
Ion, 99-year-young. resident Of this
city.
Pat was forced to undergo . se-
rious operation . few weeks ago.
He laughed when they placed him
on the operating table. And the
first thing he did when he recov-
cred from tho anaesthetic was
laugh!
Pat smokes, chews and drinks,
and declares that these three
vices, combined with . hearty
laugh, is the secret Of keeping
hale and hearty at %.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-24

ward with the white and blue
camps. This year's camp VIII teach
elementary duties Of . soldier. the
White camp will qualify men ~
non-commissioued officers and the
Blue camp will train men to become
officers In the reserve corps.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-02-03
VELVET BEANS SHOW
WORTH ON FARMS

"A farmer related a comical ex-
perience to me a few days ago in re,
gard to the growing Of velvet BEANS y
writes F. A. Swami, agent in Avoyelles
parish. EARLY in the spring this
farmer made arrangements to try out
a few acres in velvet beans. He plant
ed the seed early and the crop made a
luxuriant growth. One da yin August
his wife decided to take a look at
the crops in the field and in her tour
Of inspection she found. the patch Of
velvet beans. She Immediately con-
cluded that the corn in which the
beans had been planted was entirely
ruined, and didn't hesitate to place
the blame where she though it prop.
erly belonged. he farmer did all he
could to explain that the beans would
pay in the end, but without avail.
Nothing more was said about the
beans until later in the fall when the
wife began to notice that the cows
were giving more milk, and that hogs
and horses were beginning to fattening
up. She wanted to know the reason
for this, and the farmer answered,
"velvet beans"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-02-03
COTTON ACREAGE REDUCTION
MEETS WITH APPROVAL

According to Mr.. A. Anderson, chair.
man Of the Bienville Parish Cotton
Acreage Reduction Committee, the
merchants and bankers are offering
their most hearty cooperation in the
interest Of the movement. The mer.
chants pledge is to the effect that he
will not supply man where he re.
fuses to reduce his cotton acreage SO
1-3 per cent. while the bankers pledge
carries with it a clause to the effect
that the bank will not advance money
to farmers who do not make the above
reduction in their cotton crop.
Mr.. Anderson states that he feels
sure the committeeman all over the
parish are taking an active part in
the work and that he will have a
favorable report to give to the press
after the February meeting. He
urges the farmers to sign the pledges
to reduce their cotton acreage, stat
ing that the only ray of hope for a
reasonable price for cotton next fall is
through the success Of this movement.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-02-03
EVERYBODY MUST REGISTER
TO BE QUALIFIED VOTER

Register early. The need Of this is
clearly shown in the case which has
arisen in Assumption parish, where two
primaries have been called and less
than dozen legally registered voters
are able to participate. The parish
Democratic committee met and called
an election for clerk Of the court and
for mayor Of Napoleonville on Febru-
airy Is. According to the law, the reg
istration books had to close on Jan
uary Is, 30 days before the election.
When the books closed less than doz-
en- voters had registered, and it is up
to them to- select these important Of
Observation-Disclosures Times
In Caddo parish scarcely one-third of
the qualified men and women have
registered. It's true that there is no
city or parochial election scheduled for
early date, but if for some unexpect-
ed reason, an election should become
necessary at an early date, thousands
Of electors would be unable to partici-
pate. Nobody can tell when an office
will become vacated and necessitate a
prompt election to fill the vacancy.
Registration being prerequisite. The
Journals advice is that those whose
names are now off the registration list
have them placed thereon as soon as
possible. 1t costs nothing but a few
minutes Of time.-Shreveport Journal.
In the first paragraph from the
Natchitoches Times is related a case
that appears to the writer to be rather
serious However, should an election
be called in this parish just now the
same condition would confront the vot-
ers. The law which became effective
in 1917, requires that you register
every four years, and in order to be
qualified voter you must register
this year, even though you might have
registered in December, 1920.
The registration books are now
open and you should not delay the mat,
ter single day.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-02-03
INTERESTING ITEMS FROM
ELDORADO COMMUNITY

Mrs. Corley's sister, Mrs. Hudnall, of
Alexandria, is a visitor in her home,
Miss Matte White spent a pleasant
weekend with homefolks near Castor.
Mr.. Jeff Boyet was a business Wis
itor to Ringgold Monday.
Miss Lonnie Mason was the week
end visitor Of Mrs. Lloyd Cook, Of Ring
gold.
Mrs. J. Daugherty was a visitor in
the home Of Mrs. s. H. Woodal last
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Boyet enjoyed Il
pleasant visit from their son, Oscar,
who has a splendid position near
Shreveport.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. NJ. Corley and lit
tie daughter, Eunice, were visitors in
the home Of Mrs. Corley's mother,
Mrs. M. White Of Castor, Saturday and
Sunday. "
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Corley, accompani-
ed by the teachers Of the school, enjoy
ed pleasant drive to Social Springs
Friday afternoon Of last week, where
an interesting ball game was enjoy
ed.
Eldorado school is very much alive
and some splendid work is being done.
The parents as we'll as the children
are taking deep interest in its pro-
gress. An effort is being made to
make this the most successful year in
the history of this school. A literary
society has been organized for some
time and splendid program is rem
dered every two weeks. All are
looking forward to an interesting pro-
gram to be given Washington's birth.
day.