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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20

MISS Anna J. Hahnn Of 10,S19 Ninety-seventh avenue, Richmond Hill, L. l., is being technically held by the police pending Coroner John at 9:30. Bonds of S1,00o were fur nished.
 Miss Hahnn together with four oLher members of her family left thelr Richmond Hill home early this
 morning, and were on their way to New Haven. Their machine. a. BI1ick touring car, was heavily laden with baggage. "-'"
 Approaching the Junction of 1o street and Park avenue tba oort oOn
 was held up by traffic signals MiSs
 6ahnn slowed the car down fo aho,,9
 nsrs uss ullles an hour, and started for when Traffic Officer Reean siepeIed them to proceed iia'eu Ihe car was less than three feet
 istn IT ta ihe curb when they saw man
 ialer idenuhed as Carlson sten from Iiie sioeWalk almost in front of the car. Miss Hahnn sweved ouickIv
 towards the curb to escape strikine
 nm put Carlson became confused
 the path of the machine.
 lie vas knocked between the wheels. ooth of which on the right side pass, ed over his body.
 Tony Grosz of e25 Fairfield aven,e Who later corroborated the Statement or Miss Hahnn, was the first to reach carlson. and extricated him from be- nea!h the wheels, but found him al- ready dead.
 Dr.: B. Coyle of the Emergencv
 nosPleal' was summoned and after a prehmlnary examination pronounced oeath caused by a broken back. He removed the body to the city morsue, where it was identified as carlson through letters in his pockets In the car with Miss Hahnn at tfe
 time of the accident were her parents, NIT ana Mrs. Charles Hahnn of Rich mona Hill, l.. l.. and MT. and Mrs
 John w. Stevens of 1ss McKinIev avenue, Brooklyn. The party were on their way to New Haven. carlson was 1aiborer, and is sur l v1ved Joy a wife and daughter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20

Upwards of 500 Democrats from city and state are expected to be In attendance tom orrow at the Farm par ticipatng in a get-together dinner un- der the auspices of the Fifth District Democratic club and the town com mittee. Of this number it is est1- mated that at least 150 will be wom- en as they have displayed an unusu- al amount of enthusiasm in the affair and have worked zealouSly for the success which it promises to be. A committee of 24 women two from each district, having served as a. spe- cial committee to provide for enter tainment and they will also act on the reception ccmmdtteeA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
Report English Group Has Leased
 Port of Petrograd

London, Aug. 20.-It is reported that an English financial group has obtained a long lease on the port of Petrograd from the Russian Soviet government. Dispatches from Russia last June stated that negotiations for the esta ablishment of a company to take over the administrative power of the port of Petrograd were going on, and that a. number of London bankers were interested in the project.
 At that time it was said that the company would take over control of all factories and workshops in Pet rograd, and that the British might extend their operations to other Rus sian ports.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20

IS SIu lar lTOIu CUIIpiC1O.
 strong belief prevailed in well snformed circles than an exchange oI Communications Is proceeding De- tween De Valera and Lloyd George.
 Contrary to previous reports Wh1cn set Tuesday as the day that the an, Eireann, it seemed unlikely today that the Parliament would nolo a nuhIfc session before Thursday or Friday. .aa,, is gained in which tne oooi 'o
 mains open.
 1,ondon. Aug. 2o.-D1spatches from Dublin to London ne"sp I'<ap the Irish .it,,stinn .o in view of latest develop ments- o, war cores aondent and author. telegraphihs is PonaeIHl pom. HeraId. says the situation IS D.,yo,,htedIv very serious ana ant.t9. lHh is ..nnahls to see hope as prlsneS L,es LAe son,e do.'' He admits ho"e'o-' that hope still exists 1eadersr
 esIf the Irish Repubhca.nle the
 disnatch continues. frame nd raI,v to Great Britain's fn,- an snbrnit it to the Da1l EinI ElreaSLn it al aJ rather than discassioh, Proxd deertainIy will be accepted ini46a 4,1a tians mos The members or Iae DaiI are, for the most par elected +on,ed to discipline ana Mer The
 onnOln16d nd a 9eer 9a of further negotiations a in enhseouent peace comes rom rn+rinsires f,,'ence Of theorists and doG.rii;er l.;e,,,
 ctine upon the spirit Of m nlntAi ;e nego- ,s.s In 5iscussing the prospect Isee. IT n r,tions fail, MT. Nevinson i1 is .If the truce be broken, war a,,yh ln 9I9 sost terrible form will sweep Inh aoa {o ITa,S IoH. Civil war will be aeueu to national war and all who re.u ..,iI1 loe oroort the Republican army VII 0o sri,len from the country or snot' +ba Mts Dublin correspondent ol tnr n,iIr News says Prime MinIs;Tr ;tb hinrs George is being chargeo sre.s Ms a..ot s.,o ottiing the sabre" in his aoos' ons ..aeterday in the House Of Colnlso .lf1 1,itn Re says the speech may oo ii'A'--- harm. adds "tha+ @ sec ,,on of the Irish Republcan leaoeps 1s Ses been playing the dangerous saiter s nf huff in order to secure G.e-at t snrns It was desirable tnaI s;h1e S Eritain make the plainest posslS aac1aratton that the terms supIItIe1u s.,ere the very best possible. o1Iap IaIL5 n,I1 however, Prime Minister hiGy e;yt t' S Seorre coupled his declaralfon ~r- Traat. which will more than ,ta.o Gpu. earac, the influence for gooo- eee ie a general opinion that the coh9o r,,ences are likely to be fatal
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
Pact Or ReIiefZs
 Signed
Walter L. Brown, Rep resented America and Litvinoff The Soviet Ceremony Impress S1Ve.

Riga, Aug. 20-The agree ment for American relief in Russia was signed at 44:15 o'clock this morning. The document, which stipulated in detail how the gigantic work of hastening food and sanitary re- lief to the millions of starving Russians in the Volga district, was signed by Walter Lyman Brown, as representative of the American relief administra- ton, and Maxim Litvinoff, for the Russian Soviet government.
 The signing ceremony was impress sive. It took place on the top floor of the foreign office in a room filled with nswapeper correspondents from many countries to the accompani- ment of the clicking of three moving pictutre machines and the snapping g of several "stilP cameras.
 Commissioner Brown read the text of the agreement to the assemib1age which listened with intense attention. Three copies were signed and then sealed with red wax. M. Litvinof in brief speech, thanked the govern ment of Latvia, of which Riga is the Capital, for its aid in bringing Amer ica and Russia together.
 Lityinoff declared that the result of this agreement was virtually the same as signing peace between the United States and Russia
 Commissioner Brown replied:
 "On behalf of MT. Hoover, thank Latvia. My friend M Litvinoff shared our spirit. the keynote of which was to save the children first. earnestly hope that the work will prove ot great benefit
 Premier Meierowftz, of Latvia speaking for his government, prom ised that it would do all in it's power to help the American relief workers and providing it with facilities.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
Prince Regent
 Out Of, Danger

Paris, Aug. 20 - Prince Regent Alexander of Jugoslavia, who has been i'll at Neuilly for several days, following an attack of appendicitis, is considered by his physicians as being out of immediate danger. He still is suffering, however, and it may be some time before he is able to leave the improvised hospital es- tablished in the Hotel Continental there.
 Alexander was proclaimed king at Belgrade on Aug. IT, and is expected to take the oath, as required by the Jugoslav constitution. within ten days after the death of his father, the late King Peter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
POrtrays Last
 Days Of Caruso

Don't miss the graphic descrip- ton of great tenor'S pitifu1fy emaciated appearance by Rich ard B. Halsey, Bridgeport i'm porter of exclusive apparel on Page 6 of today'S TIMES. Mr. Halsey was next door neighbor of Ca.uso at, Sorrento. Crisp com ments on business conditions to- day in Europe based on MT. \ Halsey's trip just concluded. M. Donckele, French industrial leader, Hays British statesmen Germans laying keel a week and cutting Into Belfast Shspyard trade. Read how Krupp works are turning out washing ma chimes instead of munitions
 PAGE SIX
 TODAY'S TIMES.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
Dedicate Square
 To Norman Prince

Boston, Aug. 20-The name of Nor man Prince, founder of the famous Lafayette Escadrille who lost his life in the world war, was given today to a square in the heart of the financial district. The square is formed by the junction of State, Devonshire and Congress streets.
 Former Governor Samuel W. Mo Call, Major General Clarence R. Ed wards, Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves and Elliot c. Cowdin of New York, one of the few remaining members of the original band of fiers who formed the EScadrille, were speakers at public exercises held at noon. Off, ficers of the American Legion, the Spanish War Veterans, the Grand Army, Veterans of Foreign Wars and other military organizations partici- pated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
Got Serum Not
 Snake Bite Cure

New York, Aug. 20 - James McArdle, a keeper in the Bronx Zoo, was reported recovering to- day from the effects of a bite by copperhead snake, although the hospital was all out of snake bite cure" when he arriv- ed.
 McArd1e asked for a drink of whiskey which he declared was the best remedy for snake bite. but the doctors told him there was no whiskey in the institu- ton, and gave him instead a serum kept at the Zoo for just such emergencies.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
Rush Troops With hGuns To
 Barnstable

Barnstab1e, Mass, Aug 20-Troops armed with machine guns who were rushed to the Barnstable jail early this morning, as the result of warn ing that two truck leads of negroes were about to leave onset and storm the jail, where the three Cape Verde Islanders are held, charged with at tacking Miss Gertrude Butler were or dered back to Camp Perkins to- day.
 The recalling of the eighty enlisted men and a. dozen officers of the 102nd field artillery was made when it was found that there was no indication of negroes. of the rumored attack by the band
 Meanwhile, a detail of fifteen po- licemen and a large force of deputy sheriffs armed with riot guns, are on guard at the jail. The deputies will return to the jail this evening if there is any indication of trouble
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
Expect 500 Democrats
 AtGet- o-Gether Dinner

Prominent Democratic leaders throughout the state who are expected are Mayor David E. Fitzgerald of New Haven; J. L. Purcell Hartford Dem ocratic town chairman and ex- Congressman Augustine Lonergan of Hartford; U. s. Marshall William R. Palmer of Oxford; Sheriff and ex- Congressman Tom Reilley of Meri- den; Mayor Jeremiah Donavan and Judge Keough of Norwalk and Post master Russell of Southport
 Previous to the dinner there will be dancing and entertainment.
 Speakers for the day will be Her bert c. Pell, a member Of the 66th
 Gontinued on Page Ten.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20

Hartford, Aug. 20. - The public utilities commission was deluged yes terday with notices of appeal taken by thirty-eight aggrieved jltneymen who fail to see the justice of the de- cision of the commission in refusing to grant them licenses for the opera sion of jitneyS in and around Bridge port. Most of the appeals are from iitney men of Bridgeport, while a few are from Milford jitney men.
 The appeals were filed in the Fair field and New Haven county su- perior courts. They were filed this ate owing to an extension of time which the commission granted the Iitney men for the preparation of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
Sixty Jitneymen Have
 Appealed To Courts

legal papers In every instance the aggIeved jitney men alleged that the jiney law violated the federal constl- tution and that the commission was arbitrary in it's decisions.
 All of the appeals filed yesterday are returnab1e the first Tuesday in September. With the filing of yester- days batch of appeals the commls- sion has now been served with more than sixty notices of appeals to the superior court. The constitutionallty of the states jitney law was argued hefore three federal judges in the ITn:ted States court at New Haven. The decision of the judges is now awaited eagerly by all concerned
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
Boys Mother Files Appeal on.
 ,Whitford Will

Mrs. Mary P. Cowe1l, mother of Charles E. Whitford, a minor of RidIgefiead, has filed an appeal in Superior court from the will of the late Charles H. Whitford, the lads grandfather, it being claimed that the Whitford boy is a grandson, and the rightful heir at law of the estate. The will, which was filed for pro- bate on July 12, 1921, named as heirs Roland Gilbert, and Ruth E., Fred E., and Nellie Eccard, ell of Ridgefield It is alleged in the appeal that the deceased was of unsound mind and un- duly influenced when the will was made
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
Red Men Have
 Annual Field Day

Meriden, Aug. 20-The annual field day of the Rednaen of the State is being held here today.
 There were delegations from cities throughout the State including, New Haven, Wallingford, New Britain, Bridgeport, Waterbury, Naugatuck, and West Haven. The field day is being held under the auspices Of Montowese tribe of this city. There was a street parade, in which 7 the Daughters of Pocohontas took part. There is a long program of athletics the day
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
Don t Send Guns
 Through Mails

If you contemplated sending a few little sixteen inch guns as souvenirs to some friend in Denmark you will have to find some other means Of transportation than the mail servj- In the latest postal bulletin there ~s notice from Postmaster General Hayes Co all post offices that all arms and materfia1s for munitions manu- facture to Denmark are prohibited the use of the mails from now on. Soon a ban has been placed on the transportation of battleships by air plane,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
GIBBONS AND o'DoWD TO FIGHT

Minneapolis, Aug. 20-Mike GIb- bons and Mike O'Dowd, rival middle weights, have been matched to meet in 15-round bout at Wichita, kas, Oct IS, for purse of $35, 5,0O0. 1t was announced here today by Mike Col 1ins, manager of Gibbons.
 The bout is being backed by Kan sas oil operators and promoted by M. L. Wiel, president of the Western Athletic club of Wichita
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
FIGHTING DIES DOWN.

Madrid, Aug. 20 Fighting be- tween Spanish troops and rebellious trib besmen in Morocco seems to have died down for the moment at least the minister of war announcing that news from Meli1la yesterday was without importance. He declared that a special service had been es- tabHshed so that the families of sol diers serving in Africa might have frequent reports from their relatives These dispatches will be sent through the war ministry, or will be dispatch ed by the colonels of the different army corps in the troubled area.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
TAKEN FOR HOLDUP.

Altoona, Pa, Aug. 20-Edward and Marion Von, living west of this city, and George Lafferty, or Juniata, were arrested early today by railroad and government officers in connection with the ho1d-up of the Pennsylvania rra iJroad's Manhattan Limited, near Ga11atzin, July 30. The arrests, the railroad police say, followed the con fession of Gilbert McC1oskey recently ar,esto- at Canton, O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
POLICEMAN FATALLY SHOT

Corona, N r., Aug 20-Patro1man Daniel J. Shine was shot and prob ably fatally wounded early today when he attempted to search two men whose actions on a street corner had aroused his suspicious The man who shot him escaped. The other man, Thomas J. Craven, told the police he did not know the man who shot the policeman. He said the man had stopped him a few minutes before the patrolman appeared and had begged money from him, telling him he was out of work.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
Navy Elated.
 Over .Decison

Washington, Aug. 2o-The navy was elated today over the report of the joint army-navy board which studied the results of the aerial bomb ing of naval warcraft and held that the battleship is still the major sea fighting weapon.
 An early request for appropriations for aircraft carriers for the navy is expected to be the first result of the official report of the tests
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
ASSEMBLE FOR CRUISE.

New York, Aug. 20-Five hundred naval reserves from Connecticut and New York assembled here today for a two weeks cruise. They will leave tomorrow on eight eagle boats and three submarine chasers, some going to Maine and the others to the Della ware Capes. The men will be review ed on their return.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
Go To Church Or Go To Jail,
 Judge Rules

Akron, Ohio, Aug. 2o-Go to church go to jail
 That's the ruling handed down by Judge S. c. spicer, when John Chap man, 19, faced him on a charge of cutting with intent to wound.
 Chapman took the church-going g attend services regularly each Sun day, until further order of the court
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
WANT CLARKE RELEASED.

Chicago, Aug. 2o-The State De- partment at Washington today is to he asked to take steps to obtain the release of Eric Clarke, an official of tbe international Land & Livestock Co who. according to word received here has been kidnapped and is be- ing held for 5000 pesos ransom by Mexican bandits
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
Must Appear
 Before Lavery

Stamfrod, Aug. 20.-Revenue en- forcement men raided several saloons here late last night. They are said to have found a small quantity of whis- key in the saloons of William C1ary on Atlantic street and James Rindaldi, of 436 State street. It is understood that several other places visited re- yealed violations of the Prohibition law.
 CIary and Rinda1di were held to ap- pear before the United States Com missioner in Bridgeport
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
ENLISTMENT SUSPENDED.

British citizens for service in Morocco by the Spanish consulate here has been suspended 1t was declared by a number of newspapers here today, and men who have volunteered to en- ter the foreign legion in the fighting against the Moors would be dis charged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
APPROVE BIG LOAN.

Havana, Aug. 20-The administra- tion bill providing for the floating of $50,oO0,0 900 exterior loan was ap- proved last night by the Chamber of Deputies. Attempts to obtain a vote on IegisIation regulating the renting of houses of apartments was blocked in the Senate because a quorum was not present.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
CRAWFORD NOT GUILTY.

In the city court this morning, Judge Arthur M. Comley found Frank P. Crawford of 160 Jewett av- enue not guilty of the charge of reck- less driving. Crawford was arrested July 24 when he ran over Tony Guerra of 122 Hurd avenue on North Main street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
REVENUES FALLING OFF.

The revenues of the local post of fee is falling slightly behind what it was last year. For the year ending December 31, 1920. the receipts on stamps second class mail, etc., was s656. .O522S or S2.o96 per day. For the first six months of 1921 the re- .ceipts have dropped off slightly, aver aging S1,941 per day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
Irish Cabinet
 Still Discussing
 Reply On Terms
Hope in a Compromise That Will Ensure Per- manent Peace m Erin IS Still Strong III Dub lin-May Not Know Result of Deliberations Until Middle of Week.

Dublin, Aug spite of Eamonn De Valeras unequiv reflection for Irish settlement hope compromise that will permanent peace In Erin the fact that the Sim Fen cabinet continued reply to Premier Lloyd George For hours ministry discussing behind closed doos the nonts and phraseoogy which. learned,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
Big Car Hits
 Carlson; Kills
 Him Instantly
Automobile Driven By Young Woman Was Travelling But Ten Miles An Hour Wheels Pass Over Mans Body, Breaking His Back-Miss Hahnn Held Tn Sl ,O0O Bail For Coroner's Hearing.

Struck by an automobile going only ten miles hour, August Carlson 4 of f44 Howard instantly at the of John street and Park this morning Both right front passed the mans body breaking his back causing death Life extinct when passersby
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
CASE CONTINUED 40 TIMES.

The case of Barton F. Champion of Seaside avenue, was continued Tor the 10th time in the city court this morning. Champion is charged with running down Patrolman Robert F. Dajbs, of the Third Precinct in No 191Q
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
FIRE RACES IN OIL DISTRICT.

Mexico City. Aug. 2o-Fjre broke AmafIan Field. near Tampico, and last night the flames were raglnS fercely, it is said, in dispatch rom Tampico. It is declared that the OH field workers face a serious proolen in extinguishing the fire.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-20
WEATHER

New Haven, Aug. 2o.-Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Showers tonight, Sunday fair; cooler.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity, showers followed by fair and cooler.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-12
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DISPLAY CLASSIFIED
| rustees Sale

?. By virtue of deed OF .r,is, cro,
hoDeri MIX TO tho undersigned tr,is.
stcS, dated October is, 1915. and re-
corded in Deed Book 20, pases Sr-s
IA the clerks Office OF tho Circ,,p2.
court OF Essex County, Va To- srcu,s
th' payment of certain notes thcra;o
aa.scrihod aSsregating the sum OF
1 Is'i,5I' % NH, Wi,h interest from date.
payment OF the two notes due Octoo
Der ISLE. 1920, each for tho s,,n,
Ss'33533: with interest from d,t"
anu neihE requested by the holders
oHcr Tor sale at public auction Ia
the highest bidder. at tho fron, ~
OF lhe Courthouse of ESSEX Co,nty
VA. ~ the town OF Tappahannnct
between the hours OF IL ana :. T.. NJ
on MONDAY. FEBRUARY 81 100,
an that valuable property embrace,
.mr the SAID deed of trust known ~.
> a nS hnnlock Estate" containing
go acres. situated in Occupacie,
Ma lSteria! District. Essex Couni~
Va, IN sight of Rappahunnock Hivoy
with Two and one-halr miles frnrt
nIse on thc National state Highway
Ieading from Frederick sburc IN r;to,Y'
cestcr Point, and Including the hnod.
some old kinlock mansion housn ~
twenty rooms. VI
TERMS: Cash for a sunlclcn,
s IN nn, 10 defray the expenses OF
as above stated. 1866 e6. with ac.
crucd interest. 20 become due an,
payable on October 18th. 1921. and
me residue on such terms as Robert
MIX may direct on day Of sale.
JAMES NJ. LEWIS.
Trustee
Tappuhannock, Wa
POLLARD X BAGBY. INC.
Trustee.
Richmond Va