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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
RECOGNITION OF INDEPENDENCE
 NEVER ASKED

Jondon Sept. 24-British recogni- ton of Irish claims of lndependence as preliminary condition to con ference were never asked by the Sim F'ein declared Arthur Griffith a mem her of the delegation chosen at Dup lin to confer with Prime Minister Lloyd George in an interview with the Daily Mails correspondent in Dub lin vesterday He added that enter ing the conference without prev1ous euarantees or conditions would not imply British recognition or the Slhh F'eins claims.
 "our entrance to a conditionless conference" he went on, would not give Ireland any fresh 1nternatIollai lltil Status. If the conference broke down Ireland would have the same inter national position that she hoIos nresent. Irish Republican leaders have contended they were ent1tied to enter the conference holding thelr o-U1 oninion but the mere holding or those oninions would not entitle them to anything from anyone else NeVer tba less it would be unjust and hlgh handed to ask the Sim Fein to stulti- gv it's attitud by abandoning US sIahu point.
 ..rhe Sim Fein has offered to enter +ba conference for the purpose or nno- ine a solution which would ermlne tbe quarrel between Ireland and Eng Iand The only thing that mattered
 o,,1d he the final agreement Ihe oo;nions expressed during the con earance would be merely oplnlons, which would be wiped out oy 'iia agreement"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
MRS. HANCOURT TO OPEN SCHOOL
 OF DANCING

The FIeurette School of Musical Drama. established by Mrs Mary Sales Hancourt, will open for the coming season on next Saturday aft ernoon, October 1. for enrollmen- at the EItinge ballroom, formerly the Canton hall. French and Russian toe dancing will be innovafions iii the class program for the school
 By special arrangement with Mon sieur Fokine, Mrs. Hancourt has se- cured the services fo Mile. Ella Han sen as teacher and demons Sfrator of technical toe work. The Fokine bal let, of which Miss Hansen is a mem Der. is now starring at the Hippo drome theatre in New York She will core to the city each Saturday morning to teach dancing and re- turn to New York in time for ;he aft e--nccn performance.
 Mrs. Florence Legere Hayes, So- prano, will lead the student players class in song and will appear in var iouS plays which have been written by Mrs. Hancourt and presented by the members of. the school. Tine junior and Kindergarten class will also organize on Saturay afternoon and special attention will be given the kid6ies ir juvenile work.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
NATION TO PAUSE
 TWO MINUTES TO
 PAY SILENT TRIBUTE

Washington, Sept 24.-The nation will stand at pause for two minutes on Armistice Day to pay honor to the unknown dead of the great war.
 Detailed plans for the ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on that day, when the body brought back from France is to be buried. were made public yesterday by the War Department and include a proclama,- tion by President Harding calling for the two minute halt at noon through prayer and reverent memories for the dead
 The body returned from France on the cruiser Olympia will reach Wash ington after nightfall, Nov. g. and will lie in state in the Capitol until a. m. on Armistice Day. It will then be escorted by a great official mourning party to Arlington Gem etery ,the line of march being guard ed throughout it's length by troops stationed along the way. The mourn ing paray will include all living hold CTS of the Congressional Medal of Honor who may desire to come, one war veteran out of every ten thou sand who served from each State in the great war: an officer and an en- listed man from each unit Of the Army and Navy, and representatives of the American Legion and other veterans organizations and of the various patriotic societies.
 From American military posts everywhere in the world minute guns of mourning will sound from sunrise until after the burial ceremonies in Washington have been completed.
 Plans for the ceremony were made public by Major General Harbord, Acting Secretary of War and chief of staff in the absence of Secretary Weeks and General Pershing. They were drawn up under General liar bord's personal supervision and pro- vide with the detailed completeness of army orders in the field for every phase of the solemn ceremony with which the nation will pay it's tribute to the men whose identity as we'll as whose lives were lost on the battle l fields of France.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
NATIONAL EXCHANGE
 CLUB CONVENTION

Toledo, O., Sept. 24-The tenth an- nual convention of the National Ex- change Club will be held at Grand Rapids, Mich, Sept. 26 and 27. Sec retary H. M. Harter of this city ex- poets a thousand delegates represent ing 200 cities.
 The first club was formed in De troit, April II, 1910, from a luncheon club with a membership of 24 busi- ness men, each with a different busi- ness classification, and all that have followed have held to this idea.
 Adoption of a national welfare project and possible investigation of American naval prisons are to come before the convention.
 Horatio S. Earle of Detroit is president of the national club. Other officers are l.. c. Harris, Grand Anthony F. Ittner St. Louis, second vice president; Ray L. Lange, Bir- mingham, Aka, third vice preside ent; {; R. Ruzicka. Cincinnati, treasurer; R. A. Hayes, Cleveland. marshal, and Charles P. Whita1l, Springfield, Mass, arms
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
NUTRITION
 INSTITUTE
 OCTOBER 10

Of interest to nurses, dietitians ocia1 workers, school nurses and mothers all over the state is the Nutri- uon Institute to be given in New Ha- ven, at the High School, October 10 to 22. The Institute is to be given by pr. William R. P. Emerson, and his chief clinical assistant, Miss Mabel Skllton. Dr. Emerson has given such institutes all over the country. He is a noted pediatrist. This is the only course to be given in Connecticut Applications for admission are now being received at the office of the board of education, 169 Church street, New Haven, for Nutrition Institute Certificates will be granted to those who complete the course.
 The purpose of the Institute is to give instruction in the proper feeding Of children Yale University( the New Haven Medical association and a score of other kindred institutions with the New Haven board of health the board of education, and the Junior Red Cross, are interested in the pro- ject.
 The board of education has provid- ed the school buildings which will be used for practical demonstration pur- poses. The remainder of the course will consist of lectures in the class room- Daily sessions will be held from 9:30 o'clock to 12 noon, and from 2:15 o'clock to 4:3O o'clock thus providing an opportunity for those committing to take the course
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
LEAGUE PLANS
 CAUCUSES IN
 EACH DISTRICT

Guy Miller, manager of the cam paign of the Republican Voters Lea que, this morning verified the state ment made last night by Russell Cate before the Seaside club to the effect that the League would hold caucuses in every district and would not en- dorSe any other candidates. we shall hold caucuses for delegates and aldermen in every district in the city who will go to the convention, if nominated, unpledged but in favor the delegates already chosen by oth- CTS may be elected by members of our party in their district caucus, but we are not endorsing any of those who have been nominated SO far"
 The fixing of this policy means that there will be at least three distinct elements in the convention and would seem to be a distinct advantage for Mayor Wilson as it means that his oppoents within the party are split in two rival factions. MT. Cate said last night that most of the candidates named so far by the BallaTd-Leonard- able to the League which is not only opposed to the present administra- tion but to all machine candidates.
 MT. Miller announced this morn by the League in the ninth district on Monday night. At that time Judge Pullman will address the gathering. Last night only about 50 persons were pIeS0ul dt lIe SedSfue CluD. The following ticket was selected:
 For alderman-William E. Willis, 59 Prospec St.; Delegates, Charles A. Baldwin, George W. Barker and pr. J. D. Gold.
 A district committee was organized with R. Irwin Smith, president; A. M. Baldwin, secretary and Susan W. La cey, treasurer.
 Other caucuses last night resulted as follows:
 Fourth District, Republican Organ ization of Bridgeport, held in the club rooms at State street and Colorado avenue.
 For a1derman-George Mccormick; delegates, Alderman John J. Lyons, district chairman; Alderman Ernest Reichert and A. s. Geduldig.
 Fifth District Administration for alderman, Robert Barrows; delegates John Carter, Fannie I. Crosby and Henry Greenstein.
 Sixth District Republican Voters League for Alderman, Ralph Piccolo delegates Patrick O'Brien. Benjamin Gilman and Joseph Schultz
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
BASKET BALL
 ON MONDAY AT
 SERVICE CENTER

A meeting or all girls interested in basketball will be held at the In- dustrial Service Center, 1146 Barnum avenue, Monday, September 26th, at 1880 U. m. This meeting is held to give new players and beginners as well as the players of last year, an opportunity to register for this sea- sons practice and games.
 There will be this year two indus trial leagues for girls, one for be- ginners and for those who played last year. R~h leagues will play for another separate silver cup Mon day nights are reserved for general basketball practice for all without charge and individual team practice can be arranged for other evenings. The meeting Monday night is open to any ind ustrial girls who are interest ed in basketball whether or not they know how to play.
 Any further information concern ing basketball can be secured by ap- plying to the Service Center.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
BOOTLEG LIQUOR
 TRADE IS FIELD FOR COUNTERFEITERS

Much counterfeit money is being used to pay for bootleg liquor, ac- cording to reports reaching the Sc cret Service This is said to be par ticuIarly true when intoxicants are purchased in large quantities. Nu- merous instances of the situation have come to the attention or the officers. a
 Cash, not checks or drafts, as rule. is required for payment for liquor, so that the source cannot De traced. It has created sltuatioh .I,L. III Ubjct the passing of counterfeit bills has been attempted with the knowl- edge that those who are. victims hardly would dare to reveal the iace prohibition laws.
 It IS said that counterfeiters nave managed in this way to get, rid o1 their production of bad bills or var ious denominations. They sell the bills to bootleggers who pass them along to liquor dealers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
Florance Nespodgeany Celebrates Sixth
 Birthday

A pleasant birthday party was giv- en recently by MT. and Mrs. Jack Nespodgeany of 23 Salem street. in honor of the sixth birthday of their daughter. little Miss Florence Nespod- seany. The little folks enjoyed games and stories during the afternoon and at o'clock a delicious luncheon was served. The favors for the guests were small crepe paper baskets filled with candy. The colored scheme used in the decorations were blue and pink.
 Those present were Lucia CahiI1. Dorothy Gates, Catherine Suspicion, Shirley Suspicion, Betty Quinn, Mar garest Omeha, Lorraine Towe Flor ence NNespodgeany and Joseph Nes- Dodgeany
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
BRIDGEPORT HIGH
 LINEUP ANNOUNCED

According to the dope, the Brloge- ,,or+ Hiph School which has been rep, resented by some of the best scnooi e elevens in the country III p,s;.,. pasI
 ;11 agaiD have a. topnotch comb1na- ton on the gridiron this season. me me ne which is as strong as any ever put on the field by the Hilltop VIII 3ositio, will be taken care of by Mahar. RhGn po Kraynick. and seeley. the last t two last years veterans. Flsner 1i Ii last seasons eleven will pay as hia hack with Gronberg. husky as HIS T Following is the B. H. S. lineup which will be ready for ths s4nno fon tbe oa the whistle on the gTldl1on TOT 1sne sne oesnane oester, R. E.: saur, R. T.; Adams. R R: e: Iengge1, C.; Wagner, R; C.; Thor pc, L. r, cooney. y,s: L; E.; " Mfaiec: Ri Gate. e. H B.: Maher, Kraynick or Seeiey' p,1a arterbaCk,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
WOOD GETS
 EIGHT YEARS

The case of the State against Charles Wood, New Canaan, reached the jury yesterday afternoon as had been expected, and it took the jury just ~ minutes to bring in a verdict of guilty. Judge Frank D. Ha1neS immediately passed sentence, com mitting the 23-year-old man to States prison to serve term of from six to eight years. The maximum for the offense is 12 years
 Much of the evidence was circum- stantial, but the confusion of the ao- cused on the stand, when he gave direct contrary testimony to that of fored at the first trial, caused court spectators to believe that a verdict of guilty would be returned.
 The man was accused of a 1ewd assault on a very small daughter of a prominet family of New Canaan To prosecute the case was task un- pleasant to the highest degree, and many expressions of admiration were heard for. the family who did not shirk the detail. and did their share that justice might not be cheated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
STAMFORD

To-day is the second and last day that the selectmen, registrars of vo- ters, and Town Clerk will hold a ses- sion for the making of new voters. The Town Hall will be open until nine o'clock tonight for this purpose. and because of last Saturday bring many who made application postpon- ed until to-day being put to oath It is hoped that everyone will come as early as possible to avoid having a long line of waiting applicants at closing time.
 S. G. Goodsel1, wholesale confec- tioner of John street, Bridgeport. is reported to have purchased the Veit homestead on King street for a res ground included is 6ox100 feet, and the purchase price is rumored to have been s20,o00.
 time for the first election under the new charter. Alpeady the voting booths have been erected along the north waln of the Town Hall, giving the impression at casual glance of a brand new bath house.
 The big week planned by the Red men will get under way with a parade will last until the end of the follow ing week. A good break in the weather for a starter seems to assure the success of the affair.
 Gangs are busy with the sewerage work on both sides of Main street, near North avenue, and with bricks. tiling and other supplies piled along the west side of Main street, nearly ! to the green, indications are that the work will be pushed while the weather is favorable.
 
 all the excitement about the little de- l tail out of the way there seems no more big stir in the offing before | election day. Preliminaries will l looked for day arrives that persons | who try to keep track of -every lit tie movement may find themselves dizzy.
 Chief w. E. Nichols of the Police depa rtnlent considers as a success the moving picture display that was the continuation of his efforts to bring Stratford. With more than 500 people many of them children, assembled il the yard of Franklin school last ev e1ing the program as arranged pass ed off without a hitch and tn leashed by the children when som comedy situations were shown, cou1t
 be heard for several blocks.
 The pictures were thrown from tn
 building to screen erected in tn school yard. and the entertainmnt
 combined with ideal weather condi items. made pleasant evening fo
 those who made the trip to tn
 school.
 Tonight at the Stratford Theatr
 May Allison in '"The Marriage of Will
 liam Ash" will be featured togeth
 CT with regular Saturday features in cluding a news reel. Cha plin com
 edy "In the Bank,' and the thirt episode of the serial. White Horse man. with Art Acord
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
MISS M'GUIRE
 IS GUEST AT
 BRIDAL SHOWER

Miss Catherine and Miss Mary Faulty of 161 Barnum avenue, were hoSteSses last evening at a delight full miscellaneous shower given in honor of Miss Catherine Mcclure of no Huntington road. who is soon to wed Francis Brady.
 Miss Mcclure was the recepient of i a number of beautiful presents. DuC- ing the evening vocal selections were rendered by Miss Nellie Haggerty, ac- companied at the piano by Miss Mary McAtee. A delightful supper was served late in the evening.
 The guests included: Miss Alice Howe, Miss Nellie and Miss Mae flag gerty, Miss Alicia Faulty, Miss Mary McAtee, Miss Agnes and Miss Mae Nolan, Miss Beatrice Faulty, Miss An ma Rock, Miss Catherine Mcclure,
 Miss Julia and Miss Shirley Faulty, Miss Nora McGuife and Miss Anna Catherine Rock. Mrs. D.Whalen, Mrs. M. Faulty. Mrs. J. Faulty and Mrs. T. Mcclure.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
STATE FIELD DAY
 KNIGHTS TEMPLkR

Saturday, October Sth, is State Field Day of Knights Temp1ars, to be held in Hartford. under the aus pices of Washington Commandery, No. 1. it being the 125th anniversary of their institution. They have in vited all the Communicates of the State, with their ladies to help them celebrate the occasion.
 Hamilton Commandery of this city having accepted the invitation, Eminent Commander Frank L. Wild CT has issued orders to all members to meet at their Asylum, Masonic Temple, at S:45 a. m. on above date. in full uniform, when, preceded by the Wheeler & Wilson band, they will march to the railroad station taking a special train to the Capitol City,
 It is earnestly desired that all who contemplate making the pilgrimage will join with them at the Asylum in the morning. Upon arrival at Hart ford committee will meet and escort the ladies to the Hotel Bond where they will be entertained. The Knights will be taken to the armory for luncheon and at 2:OO D. m. all com manderies will be formed in line for short parade. In the evening a ball will be given for the Sir Knights and their ladies.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
CELEBRATE JUBILEE

Squirrel Island, Me, Sept. Eff ty years ago twenty men bought this island for a retreat from city life in the hot months of the year, formed a community and gave it religion and d local government.
 Now their children are celebrating the golden jubilee of the establish meHt of the Maine summer colony idea They declare that while sum mer homes had dotted the coast of Maine before 1871. it was the success of the Squirrel Island Community that led to the founding of other col onies all the way from Kittery to Sor- rento.
 Pounded for freedom and fun m modfiied by church and village reg ulation, the Squirrel Island AsSocia- tion was from the first on basis of sex equality. Women voted with men under a compact described as 1 being "as obedient to Divine Guid- ance as that of the Mayflower Pill grims.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
NOTED POLISH
 EDITOR TO SPEAK

 MT. Antoni, editor of the Polish Morning World. one of the largest Polish newspapers in the country, will be the principal speaker at the mass meeting at the P4hsh s ao FalcIn5 a,eioeI acco1ding to an announcement made today This mass of nrenns mes1ing iI the hfla in terest of the Polish people of the city in the study of aE9 English lis induce 19as them to enroll in classes for that purpose which TiIl Il, be Tha held naetfne at fhe is held 1Inder the auspices of the Pol ish T~acons, the Junior ts chambet s tns tiod of nensrtment of the r. M c. A The committee of arrangements in Gnarge g,e G,eeanowich, treasurer of the Polish Falcons; Kenneth Griffin, a1Gn ohaIGmaa nf tsha Iunior Chamber of Commerce, and Paul J. Cook, AmerieanizatlGn aiazs are that the Polish people will turn out en masse for this meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24

 TO GET S15,5Ol

The most important business trans acted at the joint meeting yeeteruas yrst atives and commissioners of Fairfield countv was the authorization for bond issue of s265, ,OOO to cover the county's share of the expense oL Iiie
 The commissioners were also em~ nowere-d to borrow S15,o00 until tax money is available October l. Fol lowing this business the meeting ad- io,Irned Among those present at the session was w F. D. Fitzpatrick, head of the Bridgeport Bus association, who stated that the jitney matter wou1d in no way be preached off, cially at the session
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
TRUCKLOADS OF ILLICIT LIQUOR
 FROM THIS CITY

Truck loads of illicit liquor that found its way to New Britain, which has lately acquired the reputation of being the "wettest'' town in Connecti- cu came from Bridgeport, according to the prohibition enforcement agents who have been investigating the liquor traffic in that town.
 The squad of liquor agents who invaded New Britain in the investi- gation that was started with the ex- pose following the murder of Louis Wrinkle, in connection with which Edward J. ("Rat") Cotter. of this city, is being held, were called back to Hartford yesterday.
 The next move of Prohibition Director Harry W. Mackenzie in con- nection with the reports of his agents has not been determined, and will de- pend entirely upon the nature of the reports
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
GET MAN WHO
 SHOT FOREMAN

Winchendon, Mass, Sept 24-Wa1- lace Dodge, a laberer, who yesterday shot and killed Robert A. Walker, a N. H., was arrested here early today at teh home of his sister, while posses sought him in the woods near the scene of the shooting. He offered on resistance.
 Dodge asked about Walkers con- dition and when he was told of his death the police said he remarked:
 That's too bad. I didn't intend to kill him. but if I hadn't he would have done me-"
 The shooting followed a reprimand by Walker over Dodge'S work
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
PLEASURE BEACH
 MADE PROFIT

The report of Receiver Fred W. Pearce for the Insersol Engineering SS Construction Co, made before Judge John E. Keeler in the New Haven county courts, yesterday, plac- ed assets of Pleasure Beach, New England's newest and leading amuse- ment park, at sSoS ,27671, with ia- bilities at s200,000, and with a gross profit over running expenses the pas season. of s10O,0OO, which should quie+ propaganda circulated against the park for some time to come
 Continued operations. along even g larger scale, are planned for next season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
TAX OFFICE OPEN EVENINGS.

In addition to the regular office hours of from to daily, Tax Com missioner Arthur Connor announced yesterday that his office will be open evenings from Monday to Friday of next week from ' till g in the even ing. As usual a great many per- sons are leaving the listing of their property go till the last minute and the tax commissioner is trying to avoid the great congestion that a1- ways results on the last days. As it is. there will be much waiting in line for those who delay further.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
DELAY KU KUUX INQUIRY.

Washington, Sept. z4-OIIICers or the ku KluX Klan. if summoned to Washington to confer with Attorney General Daugherty, as has been indt- cated, will not be asked to take part in such conference for at least a week, it was said yesterday at the Department of Justice
 MT. Daugherty. officials said, has under advisement the question of conferring with Klan leaders as part of the departments investiga- tion into the conduct of the organi- zation, but is not expected to reach a decision upon this point for a week
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-24
LADIES' NIGHT.

Nutmeg Encampment No ss will hold a Ladies' Night in Odd Fellows building, 1889 Broad street. this evening. The program has been well arranged and a treat is in store for all who attend. Refreshments and dancing will follow the entertain ment All Odd Fellows and their SriAnds are cordially invited