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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
Five Local Boys Are On Sub"
 lust Returned From Panama

Five Bridgeport boys are included in the crews of the R-24 and R-26, the big navy submarines which ar rived here day before yesterday for the purpose of having their motors overhauled at the Lake Torpedo plant. The subs have come from Panama, where they had been stationed for about twenty months, making the trip in 14 days with only one stop, at Guantanamo. They will remain here until the necessary repairs are com pleted, when they expect to ship down to the Canal Zone again.
 The Bridgeport boys on the RIA are George Haffner, R. W. Slater, Leo Quigley, and Erwin Click. On the R-26 from this city is Machinist' s Mates Elliott who formerly was con- nected with the Lake plant. The com manding officer of the boats said yes terday that all of the Bridgeport boys had made good records while in the service.
 Lieutenant E. R. fleming is rank ing officer of the 26 and Lieut.. w. K. Phillips of the 24. Others officers on the subs are Lieut.. R. R. Ogg and A. F. Fo1z, and Gunner J. w. AgneW. According to these men the trip up was uneventfu1 except for a few days of bad weather When submarine strikes a storm it Is not the most
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27

Dublin, Aug. 27.-Both the Sim Fein cabinet and Dail Eireann (Sinn Feln ParliamenO met in secret ses- sion today to discuss Premier Lloyd Georges communication, replying to the Republican note, rejecting the English peace offer.
 Permission has been given to the members of Dail Eireann to return to their homes last Friday, but it was hastily cancelled when work was dashed from London that the pre- nn1er was making reply to the Sim F'ein note.
 The Sim Fein cabinet discussed the advisability of Eamonn De Valera and his colleagues returning to Lon don. It was regarded as practically certain that they will go. Premier Lloyd George in his rejoinder, offered to meet any Sim F'ein delegates who went to London to confer on Irish peace.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
Sullivan
 Is Lying At Death S Door

For the second successive Saturday serious traffic accident has occurred shortly before noon. Patrick Sullivan, a laborer, living at s1 Winter street, is lying at the point of death at St. Vincent's hospital, suffering with severe fracture at the base of the skull, and little hope is held for his recovery.
 The unfortunate man was riding on a truck, helping in the preparation of some festivities to be held at the Blessed Sacrament church on Union avenue, when he is said to have fallen from the vehicle, which he was driv- ing, and to have struck the paving with such force, that he will probably die. Dr. Coyle responded with an ambulance from the Emergency hos pitaI, but noting the mans precarious condition bad him immediately trans ported to St Vincent's hospital, where a hurried operation may be necessary in an attempt to save his life.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
rench And Associates
 Anaiigned

Chicago. Aug. Charles W. French and eight of his alleged as- sociates in an alleged S50.O0O,00o swindling conspiracy were to be ar raigned today before United States Commissioner James R. Glass. They face charges of using the mails to de- fraud and of conspiracy to use the mails to defraud.
 French are: Rudolph P. Kahn, vice president of the American Rubber Co.,; Charles R. Hawkins, Cleveland broker: A: l.. Strelzin, the Boy Ponzi'' of Milwaukee; Ava w. Harsh man. former secretary to French; !; Leets and Charles H. Deniecke, of Cleveland. and Charles K Strobe1, of Akron, O.
 Others involved with the band and who are under indictment will be ar rligned as they are arrested.
 Assistant United States District At torney John V. Clinnin today holds possession of s500,00 more in ques- Kohn, together with any letters ex- changed between Kohn and French. Most of the letter were written to Kohn from Dayton in June, while French is said to have been endeavor- ing to obtain S1,000,000 in unsecured notes from the Master Tire Company. C1innin considers the 1eters as among the most important evidence yet un- covered in substantiation of the charges of misuse of the mails.
 Canton. O., Aug. 27-zebu1an w Davis, one of the central figures in the French $50,000,000 swindle ring, who declares that he has been the vic- tim rather than a participant with the wolf of La Sale street." was taken into custody this morning by United States Deputy Marshal Con- nors, of Cleveland
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
People
 Object to Meters

Already residents of Norwalk are up in arms against water meters A movement has started for the removal of the meters, and a petition signed by hundreds of irate residents is in the preparation. Ringleaders in the movement have signified their inten- tion to either ask for the call of a special council meeting, or introduce the matter at the annual meeting of the district commissioners in Septem- Der.
 Several humorous stories have been told of the operation of the meters in Norwalk. An aged Italian living in a hove1 on the Spring Hill section re- ceived a bill for 13, ,450 gallons of wa ter which he was supposed to have used in one month. Several house holders received bills far in excess of any possible consumption. It has been noted that while every complaint is through an over-charge, not a single case of under-charging has been re- ported.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27

Although State Motor Vehicle Com missioner Stoecke1 and Deputy Com missioner Macdonald, will do all in their power to prevent it. @ bad feeling is brewing between the State Police of Connecticut and New York, that may make matters unpleasant for mo- torista from both states when out of their home territory, and what Is more serious, may defeat the speedy ends of justice The whole affair has been brought on by a small piece of red tape New York motor law, that is be- ingly rigidly enforced by the New York authorities,
 Information wanted by the Connec- ticut State police regarding an offend ing New York car was refused by long distance telephone, because a six cent fee. payable in advance, could not be collected over the wire. Officer Frank Nichols was obliged to go to Albany
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
Garlick Finds
 Fleno Suicide

Adam FIleno, ss. of TSP shelton street, who died on Aug. A, from the effects of sefinfiicted poisoning on 4he night of Aug. 23. drank mur1ahc or hooch, acoording to the report fol- flowing an investigation and autopsy performed by Dr. S. M Garhck, med kcal examiner.
 rThe man. downcast because or nlIf .ital trouhIes. mixed a drink in the spresence of his landlady, telling her it was medicine. He drank the DO lion, and was found in agony in ms room the next morning. lie was rushed to the Emergency hospital, but was beyond aid, dying before nine o'clock in the morning. without re- gaining consciousness.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
Three Couples
 Want Divorce

Divorces filed yesterday afternoon and this morning total three. Ida Horn Greenb1at asks a divorce from Morris Greenblat, both Bridgeport, claiming cruelty since the date of the marriage but a. few months ago, Feb. 12, last. She also asks change of name to Horn.
 William B. Marden wants divorce from Coro Ethel Marden, both of Stamford, married in New York city Sept. 2, 1907. During the past year and since prohibition he accuses his wife of habitua1 intemperance.
 The third suit, also on grounds of habitua1 intemperance is brought by Martha Sapigo against Paul Sapigo, Bridgeport parties, who were married Oct 24, 1909, and who have a daugh- ter, Josephine, II. Custody of the child salso asked by the petitioner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
Formal
 Inquiry
 Opened
Work of Lifting Wreck of ZR-2 From Humber River Continues More Bodies Recov- cred.

Howden, Aug. 27.-(By A. P0- Formal investigation of the disaster on "Wednesday afternoon. and caused the deaths of more than 40 of her personnel began here today. Sir Hugh Montague Tranchard, British Air Marshal, was in charge of the in quiry. and a number of British and American officers were present to give testimony. Plans for the investiga- t!on did not contemplate public ses- probable that nothing would be given publication until after the findings of the court had been communicated 10 the British government
 The work of lifting the wreck of the ZR-2 from the Humber river at Hull continued today Two more bodies, those of Albert l.. Ioftin. an American, who was acting as me chanic on board the dirigib1e, and Flight Sergeant A. P. Martin. d Brit ish member of the crew, were recov- cred yesterday.
 Further search among the wreck age of the wrecked dirigib1e zR-2 had failed to reveal more bodies mn to the middle of the forenoon today The Wreckers who have been engaged In the task are continuing their oper- ations, however, in an effort to raise more of the debris in which it is honed that some additional bodies of the more than two score men who lost their lives in Wednesday evenings disaster will be found. Great crowds again gathered on the docks today
 The bodies of the three Americans already recovered are being prepared for transfer to the United States, but 1t is possible they may be retained here for a time so that if the bodies ot other Americans are recovered, as Is hoped, they may be all sent home together.
 The American dead will not be talk en to Howden, the British air base 1t was announced today, and the big military service there planned fol Wednesday will take the form of a memorial ceremony. It will be eIa- borately carried out, with bands and military attachments from al branches of the British northern com. mand present
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
Nephew Appeals
 From Aunt's Will

Stratford people are interested in court by George w. Lanphear, Strat- ford, from the will of his aunt, the late Susan R. Drew of Monroe By the terms of the will, which was ex- ecuted on March 30, 1903, Lanphear, a nephew is understood to have been entirely ignored, while his father, now also deceased, was left but s25 of an estate valued at several thousands of dollars.
 ecutor of the will, the most valuable part Of the property being real es- tate that is said to have been willed to persons outsile the family entirely being parties named Witkowshi
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
First Authoritative Statement Of Sim
 Fein View Of Deadlock On Peace Terms

State President Simon Crehan Of the A. A. R. I. R. received today from the national headquarters of that or -vanization the first authoritative statement of the Sim F'ein view or the present deadlock in peace nego- tiations between England and Ireland The statement contains an analysls of the terms offered Ireland and takes issue with the claim made by Lloyd George that dominion status had been offered Ireland. It reads as fol- lows:
 -The reply of President De Valera to Lloyd George and his refusal to accept the terms which England seeks to impose on Ireland will. we are sure serve as clarion call to our race everywhere to rally all their foxces to the aid of our people at
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
atrol1nan
 Commended
 For Action

The action of policeman in using his night stick in the performance of his duty was commended. and the action of another officer in abusing a citizen withoutp revocation was pun ished by dismissal, at a special seS- sion of the discipline committee Of the Board of Police Commissioners last night.
 PatroIman James J. O'Neil of the First Precinct, was entirely vind1- cated of charges preferred by Attor- ney William J. Buckley of S44 Main street. Buckley was a witness or o'NeiPs arrest of Albert Mahan. of Port Chester, and Harry Willetts. Of this city, on Saturday night, Aug. IS.
 Testimony conclusively proved the and had no other course to pursue Because of the resistance of Mahan, who was intoxicated, using vile lan- guage and creating a disturbance, the officer was forced to use his night stick, cutting Mahan severely about the head and face.
 President Stanley of the board, In making known the decision said that the complaint against Officer O'Neil was not sustained by the evid presented.
 s'It is ordered" he declared. "that any smirch against the officer will be removed as the charges are not sus- tained.''
 In the case of Patrolman John Francis Callahan, of the Second Pre- cinct, the officer was permitted to re- sign from the department. Callahan was charged with using abusive lan- guage to a citizen without provoca- tion-
 The complaint against Callahan was Frederick Watts of 66 Tom Thumb street, who charged that he was called from his porch on Satur- day night, Aug. 20. by the officer and insulted by vile language. Callahan at the time was not on duty, and was in civilian clothes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
Soup

Soup was served at II o'clock this morning, in the vicinity of the Lyric theatre, but it had no part in the popular theatre is to be opened on Labor Day. Not at all But soup was served just the same, tomato soup not of the canned variety, and 1t was free to all corners at the cor ner of Main and Arch streets. Inci- dentally the trolley rails got a high blocks.
 The serving of the soup was done Tn two counts" to use army par lance A crate of the ripe. red, 'to- maw-toes' bounced off truck tray cling through the neighborhood, with following that ran over the crate. Soup with spfinters for crackers was the result person seeing the spot later and not being informed Of sur rent events might think a fresh mur- der h"d been committed in broad daylight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
Will Consider Withdrawal of
 U. $. Soldiers

Washington, Aug. 27-Withdrawa1 of the American forces on the Rhine is expected to be considered seriously by the administration once the pear | treaty between the United States Germany has been formally rat1 The view is understood to be tS that there would then be no neceaA of burdening Germany with the port of the forces, for which sh obligated to pay.
 There was no consid eration of sub ject in the negotiations leading up to the treaty so far as is known and whatever decision is reached will be solely that of the American govern ment According to latest figures there are 14,000 American troops in the army of occupation at a mainte- nance cost of nearly a million dollars a month.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
Still After
 Jail Breakers

Sheriff Simeon Pease believes that the authorities have a good line on the three men who broke jail from the North avenue prison, during the breakfast hour last Sunday morning.
 No means of apprehending the men is being overlooked. and the usual posters of warning are being scatter ed broadcast throughout the country to aid officials in far away locations in experiencing the men should they run afou1 of the law in another com munity, as fugitives from justice and escaped convicts so often do. It is be- Iieved that the men who made the local break will again be behind the bars in a few days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
Customs Laws Relative To Rum
 Null and Void

Detroit, Aug. 27-Federal Judge Tutt1e has today ruled the customs laws of the United States, so far as they relate to the importation of li- ouor, are null and void.
 Autom mobiles used in smuggling H- ouor into the United States from Can ada, cannot be seized, the court de- cided.
 Prohibition officers will, therefore, have to act exclusively under the Vol stead law which provides that the owner of a seized car may recover It if he can prove his innocence. Under the old customs act, the car was con fiscated if liquor was found, regard less of the guilt or innocence of the owner of the car.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
H0U Long Is
 Piece Of String?

New York, Aug. 27-Asked for a statement of his views on the coming disarmament conference at Washington, Coleman Du Pont of the Powder company of that name said:
 ''The question you raise as to the possible achievements of a body that is going to meet on dis ar1naments is rather like asking how long is a piece of string. and | think the only answer that can be made to 1t that would be in- teIligent, at this time would be to say that I hope for progress. .sI am for disarmament if it does not affect preparedness which means, of course, that others should disarm in approximately the same per cent. as we do and at the same tina."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27

Williamson, w. Va, Aug. 27 -. Fighting in Logan county vas in pro gress apparently early today, accord
 Sheriff Don Chain of Logan county, wired military headquarters that the detachment of 1,200 men of the ''army of invasion that entered Lo- gan county near Sharles yesterday, agreed to disband, had seized the special train furnished to transport them back to Marmet.
 In his message Sheriff Chain stated that there had been fighting through out the night and so far the invaders had been repulsed- He reported he is still in command of the situation No estimate of the casualties could be obtained from him as all the hghtlng had taken place in the dark.
 Sheriff Chain renewed his appeal for help from Mfngo county and a force of 100 regular state police to- gether with volunteer police. state militiannen and deputy sheriffs. left Williamson in trucks before daylight.
 Washington, Aug 27-The admin tstration today is still standing pat in a policy of watchful waiting, with regard to the situation in West V1r- ginia-
 General H. H. Bandho1tz, represen- ta tive of the war department, has re- ported that a virtual uldmatum has been issued to the armed band which has been marching through the state. <rhe ultimatum calls for the dispersing of the band or intervention of the fed eral troops. Officials here were pleas ed with early reports stating that the situation is being closely watched.
 The appeal of John L.. Lewis PreS- fdent of the United Mine Workers for a Joint conference of the West Vir- sinia miners and coal operators Will have the careful consideration Of fDraa,dert Hardinc it was stated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
Are to Repeat
 Suburban Day

The Retailers association will meet Monday morning at II o'clock in the offices of the Chamber of Commerce. to discuss plans for the proposed bet ter homes exposition and for another Suburban Day. The exposition Is still in the preparatory discussion stage, no definite plans as to site or lime having been formed as yet.
 Last June the retailers of the city Instituted Suburban Day which proved to be a big success, and they contemplate repeating the experiment or, September 13. On that day all the retailers who cooperate in the scheme will offer special prices and service and will altogether make special appeal to the out-of-town buy CT to come to Bridgeport on that law
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
10000 Take Part In Riots
 Over Prices

Berlin, Aug. 27-(By the A. P.)- Demonstrations in Munich against high prices and alleged reactionary methods of the Bavarian authorities, participated in last night by 10000 persons, are announced in messages from Munich today One man was killed and one wounded in the process of dispersing the. demonstrators, which was effected by the police and soldiers without serious trouble.
 The demonstration is described as being aimed in particular at Premier kahr and Chief of Police Poehner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
Indian Riots
 Are Spreading

London, Aug. 27-Thirteen women and children were slaughtered in a massacre by Mop1ah natives near Tirur in the southern part of the Malabar district of India, said a Cen tra1 News dispatch from Calcutta to- day.
 The Indian riots are spreading de- spite the efforts of British troops. Two British planters were reported miss ing in the TiruS region.
 The Milambur palace was plunder- ed by roters and then set on fire. Priceless jewels and relics and rec orCls were destroyed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
Coroner Frees
 Miss 1ahann

Anna J. Hahann, 1o,s1s Ninety seventh street, Brooklyn, is not held criminally responible for the death just a week ago of August Carlson 1244 Howard avenue, who was struck and killed by the Hahann car at the junction of Fairfield and Park ave- nues. and John street. Coroner John J. Phelan made known his finding this morning, and declared that the driver of the offending car had exer- cised all reasonable care, after being given the right of way by the traffic officer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
Red Tape in New York State Motor
 Law Balks Connecticut Officials

for the information, and aside from the expense of the trip, valuable time was lost. It is evident that the New York State police do not consider Connecticut's credit good for Stoecke1 has been obliged to post a deposit of S25 with the New York cops so that the six cent fee may be extracted be- fore the desired information is for Warded over the w1re-
 The letter from the New York off cials which explains their peculiar stand, and which may deVelope into a motor feud like that existing be- tween New York and New Jersey fol- 1owS
 Dear Sir:
 Informat ton as to owners of cer- tain numbers is given upon receipt of six cents, which is the fee required by law It is impossible to give this
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27

home in this supreme and perhaps final struggle.
 Why Truce Arranged.
 Before considering what these terms of England are it will be well to consider two very definite facts: First, that the Irish people in the election of December, 1918, and sub sequently voted by a majority un- precedented in the worlds history for an Irish Republic. And, sec ondly, that despite all the efforts England brought to bear to crush that Republic, she was not able to succeed and the Irish republic did function in four-fifths of Ireland. Having made public confession of this fact England let loose her army upon Ireland in the hope of breaking the
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
VOLUNTARY BANKRUPT,

Alex Kasuli. doing grocery. to- bacco and candy business at 6S4 State street has filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy, and a first hearing of creditors will be held before Judge Keogh, referee in bankruptcy. on September 9.
 bilities of s3S45.03 and assets in cluding stock valued at $500 and fix lures said to be worth $500. Prac- hcally all of the creditors are local and New Haven jobbers, and a few New York creditors. Michael Chari- laon has a salary claim of S1s0.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
Briand And Foch
 Will Visit Us

Paris, Aug. 27.-Both Premier Bri- and and Marshal Foch will be in the United States at the same time in the autumn. The Matin today quoted Premier Briand as saying, in an ad- dress to the American Legation de1- egates:
 'It is now a certainty that Marshal 'Foch will go to the United States in October. All the French marshaIs would be willing to go. But the peo- pie say we are nilitaristic. There fore. we must also show our civilians. That is why am going to America myself in November
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-27
Put Attachment
 On Hotel Green

Property of the John w. Green & Sons company, Danbury, operating among other properties the we'll known Hotel Green, has been attach an action instituted in Superior court yesterday afternoon by E. F. Borne mann, Inc, also of Danbury.
 Alleged items due the plaintiff are mentioned as $S,927.S3 contracted by a business arrangement entered into on June 29, 1920, and two other amounts total1ing S20,265.25, both dated April G. 1920.