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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-20
TRAINING CAMPS
FOR CITIZENS
GREAT SUCCESS

New York, Dec. 20-The National
Executive Committee of the Military
Training Camps Association of the
United States in reporting on the sue
cess this year of the Citizens Train
ing Camps says that youth and en-
thusiasm stood out prominently in all
camps and that the spirit of the
camps was excellent. One striking
feature was the whole hearted way
in which the army had taken up these
camps and was determined to make
them succeed. The report adds:
"'The boys attending averaged a
little under Is.
Showing the spirit of national SER
vice is still possible in peace time,
provided you begin with men while
they are still young enough" says the
report.
Athletics and recreation varied
with each camp but uniform satisfac-
ton cannot be reported. All the
camps had both athletic and morale
officers. In none could a failure be
reported but the local conditions and
training schedules, made this a mat
| ter to be considered separately. All
| the camps had canteens and service
clubs
Discipline varied according to the
camps. instruction and training var
led markedly in the different camps.
The war department had tried to get
the best personnel they could but the
known qualified instructors were sim
ply not to be had in sufficient num-
bers. The professors of military
science and tactics at the colleges
were uniformly excellent. All the
camps had large numbers of young
officers, the great majority being ex-
cellent but very few of them having
practical teaching experience.
mo radical wrong, nor any serious
complaint was found in any of the
camps and as whole they were no.
ted for the extraordinary lack of seri
Gus complaints"
The report, continues: I'VE take
pleasure in quoting the following per-
tinent remarks about these camps
made by General Pershing, as pub.
lished in the Army Recruiting News:
In two respects General Perish
ing Camps serve as a foundation for
our military policy thoroughly con
sistent with Americas national tradi-
tons
First, they are anti-militaristic
he added, and second, they are demo
cratic to the core.
at is no longer to be doubted that
with world conditions as they are
preparedness for war, as Lincoln said
is insurance for peace.
""To train a man to defend his
country is no more developing a mill
tarist of him than it is making a pu-
gilist of a boy to teach him how to
use his fists in self-defense.
That, we can quickly dispose of.
What | do want to impress. however,
is the value OF democracy of these
camps and the army we hope to build
up through them. We have never had
a military autocracy in this country,
thank God, and we never will
The man who attends, learns that
all men are actually on an equality,
and that the rich mans son and the
poor mans son alike owes an obliga-
ton to the government
Middletown transcript., 1921-11-12
PEOPLE LEAD In THOUGHT

THERE is much significance in the
! observation of the Chelsea, Massa-
chusetts, "Record" that the public
mind in Great Britain shows signs Of
getting in front of official action in the
matterof decision in the armament
conference. It is altogether likely that
public opinion is in front Of official &C.
ton in most instances and on most pub
lie subjects in Great Britain. Beyond
anv doubt whatever the people of Great
Britain are willing to 60 much farther
in the direction of limitation or reduc-
ton of ornaments than will their ofh-
cial representatives who are to meet
with the representatives of other ra'
tions in the conference at Washington.
1t is to be hoped that the British public
will have some means of making known
to their representatives their wishes re-
earding relief from the burden of mill
tary armament.
Middletown transcript., 1921-11-12
RAIL AND FARM WAGES

@FF[CIALS of the Interstate Com
~ merce Commission have been
speculating on the cost of producing
wheat if farm labor and farmers re-
ceived the rate of wages paid to rail-
road labor. Since farmers pay a large
mart of the wages of railroad labor,
the subject is one which might be inter-
estinp to farmers, purely as matter
of curiosity, and perhaps something be-
sides curiosity.
Middletown transcript., 1921-11-12

An interesting feature OF the Great
Majestic Range demonstration at J. +:
McWhorter & Sons is the free g1ft
offer of q complete, substantial set OF
Cooking ware with each Great Majestic
Ranoesold during the week OF Nov. 2lst
to 25th. An expert from the factory will
he nresent all week to clearly explain
the advantages of this ultra-modern
ranoe. You will find it decidedly in
teresting and profitable to attend this
demonstration if you are In the market
for q range.
Middletown transcript., 1921-11-12

Exide Battery and Goodyear tire
Service station. New Batteries for
Ford Car., SIS. One 1919 Stude-
b,ker with cord tires, run less than
1900 miles, $3.50. Number Of
other used cars.
John HELDMYER, JR.,
Main Street, Middletown, DEL
Middletown transcript., 1921-11-12

FOR sALE-One Dockash Kitchen
RANGE IN excellent condition. owner
has no use for same. E. p: LINCOLN,
Phone 135. MiddietoWn' Oe''
Middletown transcript., 1921-11-12
.swa transcript
MORE STUDENTS IN COLLEGE

mVCAC O4VO6SV4O AN ~VASASAS>S1 !
EORTY-TWO Of the leading UNIVERSE
/ ties and colleges in the United
States show an enrolment for the
academic year 1921 of 1877. 7.A7, COM
pared with 154.S1O for 1920, or an in
crease of s2,es7-21 per cent. Colum-
bia University tops the list in total en-
rollment as we'll as increase, the enroll
ment for 1920 beng 2,67s and 25. .095
for 1921, an increase of 2,417. -Four
other universities record an enrolment
exceeding 10, 900 for both years, and in
creases for 1921. They are California.
1o.424, University of Michigan, (Ann
Arbor) 10,624, College of the City OF
New York, 1901, and the University [
of Pennsylvania. 12,421. The college
of diplomacy and Jurisprudence of the
American University, Washington, D.
c.. has increased its enrolment more ,,
than 100 per cent. over last year, while
the foreign service school of George
town shows large increase. indicating
the increasing interest being taken in
these subjects.
One explanation given for this large
increase in enrolment in institutions OF
higher education is that the value OF
such education is being recognized as
never before, while army life is said to
have had much to do with impressing
this upon the public mind. The value
of a trained mind, the era of specializa-
tion, and the necessity of mastering
some definite field of knowledge are
making their appeal. Payson Smith,
Commissioner of Education for Massa-
chusetts, attributes some of the in
creased enrolment to the industrial de-
preston which has given opportunity
to many men and women to put in
year of study, while the difficulty OF
getting desirable jobs has induced many
others to prepare themselves for even
better ones.
One of the admirable factors which is
disclosed is the increasing number OF
students who are pursuing subjects in
cluded in the field Of political science
government and politics and the study
of the Federal Constitution and the
laws growing out of the powers con-
ferred or reserved by that document.
This can not fail to create a greater
LOYALTY to the American charter and
sentiment sternly opposed to the RED
doctrines which have taken root in
many sections of the country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
IN Navy Is Picked
 To Win
Uncertain French, Army Star, Will Be Able To Remain Long in Game.

New York, Nov. 26-Army and Navy rung down the cur tain on a wonderful football season here today.
 Uncle Sam's colorful service teams, rivals since 1890 and watched with a feeling of per- sonal interest by the entire country, came to grips in the lee of Coogan's Bluff at the Polo Grounds in their twenty fourth annual game.
 Navy went into the contest a to ] favorite in the betting but whether or not the middies rated it was a the supporters of the future admirals had much to do with making the odds what they were and army adherents snapped up thousands of dollars of navy money. Snappy, partly cloudy weather wa sthe order when the Mid dies and Cadets tumbled out of their couches this morning. The weather man predicted increasing cloudinesS with probably warmer weather and rain by Sunday So the weather lived mp to tradition for Army-Navy games are seldom beneath sunny skies.
 Regardless of weather or anything else, a crowd of some 50,000 football fans prepared to crash into the Polo Grounds between noon and 2 o'clock when the game was scheduled to start.
 Some 1,500 midshipmen from An napolis and a like number of cadets from West Point were on hand to do ident and Mrs. Harding, General Pershings and several more notables were unable to be present.
 (Continued ons Page 6.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
Ordinance
 Long Ignored Now In Force

For the first time in more than ten years, since the term of office of the late Eugene Birmingham as Superin- tendent of Police, a report was made to the Director of Public Works to- day by Superintendent of Police Pat rick J. Flanagan on the condition of defective sidewalks and street lamps in the city. An ordinance has been in force for years providing for the drafting of daily report on such matters by the police department for the public works department. Until Mayor Atwater took office, the ordi- nance had been ignored since the ad- ministration of former Mayor Edward T. Buckingham and Superintendent Birmingham.
 The ordinance was adopted to pro- mote the cooperation of the police and public works department, and made provisions that regular reports be made by each policeman of any defective sidewalk or street lamp that came under his observation while on his tour of duty The reports of the patrolmen were tabluated by the de- par bment's clerk and forwarded to the city clerk who transferred the reports to the director of public works. It would then be the directors duty to repair whatever defects were re- port ed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
Arbuckle Defense Slams
 Evidence Of F'ingerprmts

San Francisco. Nov. 26-The de- fense of Roscoe Fatty Arbuck1e to- day turned it's guns on the finger print evidence adduced by the state to sup port its charge of manslaughter against the film comedian.
 Several experts were summoned. They testified in brief that the claim of pr. E. O. Heinrichs that he had discovered an impression on the hand of Virginia Rappe with that of Ar buckle superimposed over it on the door to room 1919 at the St. Francis hotel where the fatal party was held. was ridiculous"
 While the main barrage today was to be directed at this point, the de- fense to plan to keep up support ing fire of evidence to that given yes- terday by Irene Morgan, trained nurse. and Harry B. Barker. on time sweetheart" of the dead girl, that on many occasions she suffered great pain from attacks of bladder trouble and on these occasions tore off her clothing in her paroxyms.
 The Saturday half holiday prevent ed the defense from closing it's case as planned today. However, Gavin | McNab announced as he went into court this morning that barring the unexpected the defense would rest some time Monday. Whether Arbuckle will take the stands remains to be announced.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
WhatReally Happened

New Haven is oft referred to as the "staid and dignified City of . Elms," but each once and awhile it's newspapers drop their mantle of dignity to cavort- -gieefulfy around some weird tale that or1gt- mated in the agile brain of New Haven news scribe. The latest can best be told in two chapters
 Here 1t is as told in New Haven:
 Bearded frock-coated silk-hat ted representatives -, of the Bra gillian government stormed the gates of the Winchester Arms plant in frantic search for 2bO.- 900 Colt automatic revolvers to be delivered in three days to Brazilian warship in New York harbor. The Colt Company in Hartford previously had turned down the offer, and Winchesters tearful1y let slip the S3,o0o,oO0 order because they could not con- struct the quarter million "gets' hot-footed> it to Bridgeport, and secured from the Remington, Arms the necessary supply which fortunately they had kept, in storage since the days of the war.
 Here's how it actually hap pened:
 Representatives of the Brazilian government were looking for a consignment of 500,o0o 45 calibre automatic Colt cartridges to be delivered to in three days to a Brazilian warsh1p in New York harbor. Winchester's could not fill the order, but the local con- cern did.
 That's all there is to it-except that it all happened more than a month ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
Four Bandits Get $2O,OOO Payroll
 Of Shoe actory

Chelsea, Mass, Nov. 26.-Four men held up an automobile from the First National Bank of Bos On here today and stole payroll funds said to amount to $20,000. They scaped in an auto mobile with a New York registration number One of the men was thought to have been wounded by shot fired by the bank messenger.
 The holdup took place in front of the A. G. Walton & Company, a shoe factory on Spruce street. A score Of shots were exchanged. The bank au- tomobiIe, carrying the weekly payroll for the factory, had stopped outside the company offices. Two messengers stepped from 1he machine with the bag containing the money. As they started to cross the sidewalk they were fired upon by three bandits. Ora. of the latter snatched ihe money bag and lied in their automobile. The oth- CTS followed him, firing as they went. A messenger who had remained inside the bank car, opened fire on the rob bers While the exchange of shots was in progress, the bandits disap- peared in the direction of Everett. Officials of the shoe company said the stolen bag contained $2S.444.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
Gets Jail Term
 As Well As Fine

Two saloon men who were recent Iy arrested for violating the liquor law, were fined by the City Court today and the cases of two others were continued for hearings at flu ture dates One man received a 1C day jail sentence in addition to the fine.
 William Booth, bartender in a sa- loon owned by John Marosky, d Cedar and East Main streets, was fined 50 and sentenced to 10 days f, jail, on charges of keeping liquor with the intent to sell. Marosky, the proprietor, who was a member of the 18th Division, and who was gasset and wounded while fighting in France was fined $75 on a similar charge.
 The case of Dimetre Korodi, own CT of a cafe at 2 Clinton avenue, wa continued until November 30, and tho case of William Kovalchuk, a Ii quor dealer of 797 Hallett street wa put over until Dec. 8. Four and one half gallons of "booze' was seized las night in Korodfs saloon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
No Decision
 Reached On
 are Protest

'tNo decision will be made today, but the members of the Public Com mission certainly have the Bridgeport protests on their minds and I rather expect something will be made public about the matter early in the week. Until that time every member of the commission is being careful what he says about the matter, so that nothing said may be misconstrued, or have to be taken back. This I do believe. however, no further experim mentS will be made over the State until the Bridgeport and Norwalk tests have been studied, and the matter of fares permanently settled in those towns Today, there is really not thing new to give to the public" This was the statement of the clerk of the Public Utilities commission made at noon.
 Latest complaints regarding the present method of operating have come from people living within the city on the BarnuIn avenue line, who, in the past, have been able to enjoy the added service afforded by the Mfl- ford cars that run in between the regular cars to New Haven. Under the present plan these cars are ex- press between the city line and the Center, although they are not always crowded, and are operated by two men,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
Transportation Tax
 Removal Will Cut
 Down Railroad Fares

With the signing by President Harding on Wednesday of the Federal Revenue bill, railroad passengers will feel a slight benefit by the lifting of transportation taxes, which will take effect January 1. The present tax of eight per cent. will be removed on all tickets involving a travelling distance on each trip of 30 or more miles, and m the opinion of the local office of the New York, New Haven & Hart ford railroad. will also effect Pullman and chair car charges.
 Commuters between Bridgeport and New York will benefit, as we'll as all riders who buy tickets for a trip of 30 or more miles. Others will not bene- fit. for the reduction in rate is not in reality a cut in fares, but simply re- rnoval of one form of tax. The rail- roads will be receiving the same re- turns and riding may be slightly stimulated. It Is said at the local of fees that commuters between this city and New Haven or Norwa1k, will not benefit, as they are not taxed. Locally the most noticeable reduction will be a drop from S2.17 to either $2.00 or S2.O1, on the one way fare to New York, while a six cent reduction to 75 cents may also be expected for chairs over this route.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
HoldCosgrove In Big Bond
 For Larceny

As he entered the Lorraine hotel in Chapel street at 2:50 o'clock this morning, Joseph M. Cosgrove, 2S, of Hartford, was arrested by local de- tectives, on a charge of larceny, and is now being held under $5, ,00O bonds for the auth critics of Detroit. Mich. A woman known as Marjorie Cos grove, alias Rosie Greenberg," alias Margaret Fremont who is thought to have been in Bridgeport with Cos grove, did not appear at the hotel last for her today.
 According to information received from Detroit, Cosgrove and the wom- an who was travelling with him are accused of stealing seal skin coats valued at, $4 ,0G0 from various stores in Detroit. It is claimed that the woman would enter store and ask to look at some fur coats, and while the clerks attention was distracted Two fur coats were recovered in a trunk which was found in Cosgrove's 8 room.
 The man and woman are thought to have made their way from Detroit to Bridgeport in an automobile which has n1ysterious1y disappeared since Cosgrove's arrest The woman, who is said to have lived in Bridgeport at one time, is believed to have made her escape In the machine.
 lCosgrove, who gives his address as Hartford, is @ salesman by occupa- rion, and has been arrested before. In the City Court today, his case was continued until Monday, at which time it is expected that a Detroit officer will arrive to take charge of the pris- Ouer,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
$40OO Not Found
 In Safe Deposit Box

With Referee in Bankruptcy John Keogh; Attorney Joseph Shapiro; other persons vitally interested in the bankruptcy proceedings of Edward F. Hall, contractor, and officials of Nhe T. L. Watson & company bank form ing an interested semi-circle around g. strong box at that institution this morning, the box door was swung open - and the box found to contain nothing. The box had been rented about noon of November &, election day. in the name of P. F. Callahan. It was 10 o'clock thds morning when the discovery was made that the elu- eive S4,00o, ahe object of search by Attorney Shapiro, for the creditors, was still a jump ahead of the search ing party.
 A check received by Hall for work done for the city, is said to have. been used to make an eleceion bet on ex- Mayor Wilson, who was so thoroughly defeated. A further conference will be held by those vitally interested in the case at noon today, but all indi- cations are that an order will be inn media sly issued by Referee Keogh for seizure of the check in questa on which is the second best possession and may eventually lead to the re- covery of the cash.
 Callahan mentioned, is believed to have been the stakeholder in the bet and whether the earch will lead tt
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
Harding Plan Is Approved
 
 By Delegates

Washington, Nov. 26-(By the A. P.)-With the arms conference nego- tiations proceeding in an atmosphere of friendliness which delegates gen. krally believe insures progress and accomplishment, increasing import ance was attached to its outcome to- day as a result of the informally ex- pressed hopes of President Harding that the conclave might lay the foun- dation for a continuing series of con- ferences with the aim of perpetuating q closer interest and accord. The Presidents proposal which has been offered only as a personal suggestion to some of the foreign delegates, who have generally approved 1t, was an outstanding topic of discussion in conference circles as the delegates convened this morning for another committee session to take formal ac- ton on their virtual decision yester- day for gradual abolishment of ex- tra territorial rights in China.
 Submission of the result of the present negotiations for approval not only to the principal nations, but to those not represented here. including Germany and Russia, was indicated as a pssib1e first step toward world wide endorsement of the conference plan, to the end that the smaller gov ernments might join with the powers in future discussions affecting the world situation generally.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
Judge Banks To Make Home
 In California

It was learned today that Judge Fillmore S. Banks a lifelong resident and one of its most active citizens, anu at one time State Senator, will prac- tice law in California when he reaches that state. Judge Banks who has been In il1-hea1th for some time past will close his home here, Monday, for all tirae The furniture will be stored and the Banks home will be put up for sale. Judge Banks will reside either at the Stratheld Hotel or in his summer home in Litchf1eld, Conn.,, until Christmas at which time he will depart for the West.
 Judge Banks, at one time town counsel has been Fairf1eld's most ac- tive politician, always attending town meetings. Judge Banks had keen insight with state and Fairfield politt- cal affairs, and will always keep in touch with his home town. Judge Banks before establishing his home in California will probably tour the Paci- tic coast and visit the Hawaiian Islands.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
Police To Aid
 In Getting Coal To Poor antilles

Bridgeport police, after making a quiet investigation for the past three weeks, have decided to assist local charitable associations in providing coal for needy families during the coming winter. This action has been contemplated by the members of the department for some time, and at a recent meeting gained the unanimous approval of the force.
 Money for coal fund will be do- mated by each policeman out of his weeks salary from now until April l, 1922, and it is expected that these contributions will be ample to pur- chase all coal that is needed. Every officer will make a careful investiga- ton of all worthy cases on his parti- cular beat, and will submit a report to the superintendent at regular inter vals. Coal will be supplied to all fam lilies that are in need of fuel but have no money with which to purchase it.
 When questioned about the matter this morning. Supt. Flanagan de- clined to make any comment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-26
Wisconsin Challenges
 Will Hays

Madison, Wis, Nov. 26.-Wisconsin came to the front today as the first state to challenge the right of Post master General Hays to place United States Marines on mail trains with or ders to Shoot to kill'' when ever un- authorized travellers are found on trains.
 Gov. John J. Blaine it became known today, has requested Postmast- CT General Hays to take Marine Guards off mail trains and has served a requiSition on Secretary of the Navy Denby to produce in court Mar GUS M. Hansen, a Marine who shot Otto Lambrecht near Green Bay Sun day when LambTecht attempted to steal a Tide on a train.