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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
Salesman
 Drops Dead

While drinking a glass of beer in Lees saloon at Fairfield avenue and Water street at 10 o'clock last night, Augustus J. Jones "a salesman, of 966 Stratford avenue, was sudde en1y seized with an attack or heart fail ure, and died before medical aid could reach him.
 Medical Examiner pr. Samuel NJ Garick, who investigated the death last night, said today that Jones had been in rather poor health for some time past and that death was un- doubtedly due to heart trouble The deceased was A years of age and is survived by a wife and seven chil- dren- One of his sons is now a member of the United States Navy. Jones was employed by the Oliver Typewriter company as a salesman, and had offices in the Warner build ing.
 The Emergency hospital ambu- lance was summoned as quickly as possible after Jones had been taken i'll, but the man was dead when the hospital physician arrived. The body was taken to Scott, Mullins 6 Redgate's mortuary parlors in Golden Hill street Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
E.ngland's King And Queen Well Guarded
 On Visit To Belfast

Belfast, June 22-This city was an armed camp when King George and Queen Mary arrived here today to participate in the state opening of the new Northern Ireland Parliament CUlster). It was the first time in 19 years that King George had visited Belfast.
 T speak from a full heart" said King George in his speech formally opening the Ulster parliament today, when I pray that my coming to Ire land today may prove to be the first step towards an end of strife amongst her people, whatever their race or creed.
 'In that hope I appeal to all Irish men to pause, to stretch out the hand of forebearance and conciliation, to forgive and to forget, and to join in making for the land which they love a new era of peace, contentment and good will.
 '1t is my earnest desire that in southern Ireland, too. there may ere long take place a parallel to which what is now passing this hall; that there similar occasion may present itself and a similar ceremony be per formed"
 The royal yacht Victoria and AL bert, escorted by a squadron of war ships came into the harbor in the gray dawn and immediately dropped anchor. The royal yacht was sur IOuhuSu pS SoI OOI OI sli while others patrolled the bay and the waters outside.
 Belfast has always been loyal to the royal family during the turbulent Republican agitation in Ireland, it took pains today to show its loyalty. The British flags fluttered from win dows roof tops and roof poles The houses were feStooned with bunting. The pictures of the King and Queen were everywhere.
 Never in the history of Ireland had such preca utionS been taken for the protection of royal guests. This city and the suburbs were crammed with soldiers. The streets were literally filled with policemen in uniform and secret service agents were on every hand
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22

England scored another goal, her third, in the fourth period. It was made by Tomkinson, No. 1.
 America's sixth goal was scored by Hitchcock. England's fourth goal was scored by Tomkinson. Americas seventh goal was scored by J. Wat son Webb, number 3.
 The score at the end of the fourth period was: United States 7, Great Britain 4.
 England's fifth goal was scored by Lord Wodehouse in the fifth period.
 Stoddard made America's eighth, and then Major Barrett made the sixth for England
 Aneri" ninth goal was scored in the seventh period by Webb.
 Americas tenth score was made by Captain Milburn on a foul.
 Fresham Gi1bey, who is acting as goal umpire, was bowled over by Stoddard as he scored the fifth goal for America He was removed in the ambulance The accident occurred behind the American goal posts
 J. Watson Webb, playing number three for the American team, suffered an injury to a finger of his left. or stick hand, in the fifth period The injured member was bandaged- He resumed play.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
Is
 Held Under
 5000 Bonds

Joseph J. Williams, of 210 DeFor- est avenue. who was arrested last right upon the complaint of the Ff- delity and Casualty company, of New York, on charges of embezzlement, was arraigned in the City court today and held under 1000 bonds for trial on Friday. Williams had not secured bonds at noon today, and was still being detained at police headquarters.
 Last nights arrest resulted from a shortage in the accounts of the Mi amoEue Yacht club. of which organ ization Williams was treasurer An examination of the books showed that S642 was missing, and the bonding company was called upon to make good. The concern in turn demanded a settlement from Williams, and brought action against him through Attorney Albert J. Merritt
 Williams is 2 married man with 10 children, and was employed in the plant of the Lake Torpedo Boat company. He was elected treasurer of the yacht club in 1920 It is said that he claims he loaned the clubs money to various members of the or ganization who for various reasons have failed to repay him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
SIMS RETURNS
 BUT DECLINES TO
 MAKE COMMENTS

New York, June 22-Rear Admiral Sims returned home today to ex- plain to Secretary Dcnby remarks at tributed to him in his recent London speech on Irish Americans.
 Refusing to be taken ashore by a cutter, he came up the bay aboard the liner Olympic to meet friends or foes who mght be awaiting him near the pier.
 Everything was peaceful when he landed. A thousand blue coats were massed on the dock to preserve or der.
 Indeed. they were so numerous that, with wharf workers and pas sensers, it would have been difficult for many other persons to have found footho1d on the pier
 Police lines were drawn several blocks north and south of the pier en- trance Not. even when Woodrow Wilson returned from the peace con- ference were more thorough prepara- tions made.
 The admiral was the first person to step ashore. He entered an elevator a few feet from the end of the gang plank and descended to the main floor of the pier, where he stepped into an automobile with Rear Ad- nnira HuSe, commandant of the third
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
McCollam
 Is New Park
 Connissioner

Bedding. June 22-The vacancy in the lately reconstructed Putnam Park Commission due to the resignation of Michael Connery has been filled by the appointment of Hugh c. McCol- lam. The other Bedding member is Albert A. Gorham, reappointed. whose selection was locally as much surprise as the turning down of D. $. Sanford, his former colleague, was a disappointment for the reason that MT. Gorham last spring resigned from the local board of assessors under circumstances which were be- lieved to make unlikely his further political preferment- Some weeks before the new make up of the com mission was announced, this towns representatives in the Legislature Mir. Connery, Democrat, and W. E. Hagen, Repub1ican-waited upon Governor ] .ake and strongly urged the rear pointment of MT. Sanford on the ground of his long, capable and unselfish service. The Governor did not directly commit himself, but gave his hearers the impression that his views accorded with theirs- The sub sequent naming of MT. Connery him self in place of MT. Sanford placed the former in rather an embarrassing position and he lost no time in re- signing. Then followed the appoint
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
LEWIS
 BOOM
 SLUMPS
Gompers Supporters Claim They Have 10000 More Votes Than Are Needed to Garry Election.

Denver, Colo, June 22-The boom of John L. Lewis for the presidency of the American Federation of Labor today took a slump.
 Under instructions from their executive board, the dele gates of the Ladies' Garment Workers switched their 941 votes from the mine workers president to Samuel Gompers.
 The three delegates of the United Mine Workers commanding 1,596 votes were also reported to have de- serted their leader for Gompers. Frank Harrington, president of the Illinois Mine Workers district, who has already announced his opposition to Lewis, was reported on his way back to Denver from Illinois, where he had been called on business.
 While the Lewis supporters admit ted that their own delegation would be split, they claimed sufficient votes had been pledged by the metal trades, the railroad organizations which to- gether with the machinists' union and the carpenters and joiners, would elect their candidate. Their line up gave them approximately twenty thousand of the 5S,294 votes in the convention
 Gompers supporters were claiming the railway carmen, railway clerks and electrical workers-three of the largest railroad organizations, with boiler makers, all the printing trades and the federal employees unions, the building trades organizations, with the exception of the carpenters and
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
Last Honors
 Paid Smith

The funeral of Thomas F. Smith, World War hero, was held this morn ing from his home, 1882 East Main St A solemn high mass was celebrat- ed at St. Charles, Roman Catholic church, this morning for the repose pf his soul, by Rev. Kearney, assisted by Rev. Dennis Moran as deacon and Rev. P. J. McGivney as ub-deacon. A delegation from the Veterans of For eiEn Wars acted as pallbearers and the American Legion formed the fir ing squad at the cemetery. About 150 ex-service men attended the ser vices. The young man served as run ner in Co.,, F, 1 9th reg, regulars and was wounded twice and was gaSsed. Since his return from overseas Pri- vate Smith was a patient at Alling- town Army Hospital. He was award ed the D. s. c. for bravery under fire.
 As the remains were brought into the church the choir rendered Thy Will Be Done'. At the offertory, Miss Jessie Murray sang Ave Maria" and after the mass she rendered, Some Sweet Day.. Rev. Father McGivney conducted the burial services at St. Michael's cemetery. Floral offerings were numerous.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22

These facts were brought out this morning at the hearing on transpor- tation problems before the Public Utilities Commission in City Hall In presenting their arguments opposing the continuance of jitney operation here, they offered through the vari- ous officials of the concern brief sur veys of the financial condition O. the local division, and the enormous in roads to their revenue that has been made by jitneys.
 Thomas J. McGreevy. assistant comptroller of the company, testified that in 1916 the revenue for Bridge port exceeded the operating expenses and taxes by $437,OOO: in 1917 by s2S1. 900; in 1918, s5,1O7; in 1919, however. the expenses and taxes eX- ceeded the revenues to the extent of $177.000: and in 1920, expenses and taxes were $47O,600 more than the revenues.
 The figures did not include depre- ciauon a fair return on the in- vestment of the stockh holders. MT. Mo- Greevy testified, which if considered would bring the net loss to more than $1 100000 during the past year.
 It was also shown that the value of the company's local division judging by 1919 prices, is S14, 400, 900. In 1910 it was SS,00O. 900.
 The morning session was marked by the cross examination of Connec- ticut company officials by Attorney
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
Litchfield Tells Chamber Of
 Commerce How Problem Of I Transportation Is To Be Solved

"A year ago, with wide open com petition, the trolley service was sus- pended and again established only after complaints of losses to the mer- chants industries and social life in the city. 4 basis of compromise was obtained, which, since established, has maintained a certain balance between the trolleys and jitneys and which has worked out perhaps with the greatest possible satisfaction to the public interests"
 '"The clanlor made by many of our people, during the trolleyless period, for the restoration of the trolleys urr- der any conditions necessary may now be overlooked by the same peo- pie in their support of extending the j:tney program. The fact must be faced that evon the program operated during the last nine months has not given the trolley company a living"
 The interests of those who use public transportation vehicles on tho streets together with the commercial and industrial interests of the city which proper transportation will foS- ter are the only interests which the Chamber should support. I believe these interests lie in keeping what they have and modernizinS it. We
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22

Two women, one of them Madame Curie, discovere- of Radium, the other Miss Julia Lathrop, Chief of the Federal Children's Bureau, were among the fifteen recipients Of hon orary degrees Both were given an ovation.
 Following the usual procession in which marched not sonly the recip- tents of the honorary degrees but the delegates of colleges, universities, learned and education societies and other institutions, here for the inauS- uration of President Angell, the ex- ercises were open with the inaugural march composed by Dean Smith of the Yale musical school.
 Following prayer and the singing of the 65th Psalm came the presentation of the 769 candidates for degrees in course.
 These being conferred and follow ing the singing of the inaugural ode, Prof. William Lyon Phelps distribu- ted, with fitting tribute, to each re- cipient, the honorary degrees.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
Mrs. Bishop
 Gets Decree And Alirnony

William D. Bishop did not contend the divorce action as had been ex- pected he would when his wife Bi- anco West Bishop appeared at the hearing of the action before Judge Kellogg this morning. Proof was shown of Bishops having registered under an assumed name at the Hotel Avon, New Haven, on the night of Feb 5, last. accompanied by an uni identified woman who was registered as his wife. The decree was granted.
 Mrs. Bishop took the stand and gave her address as 407 Clinton ave- nue. She married Bishop July 6. 1911 and they separated about Thanksg1V- ing time in 1918. Fred Jacobson, 31 Washington place, a. private detective aided by Joseph Simko, watched the hotel on the afternoon of February 5, saw Bishop and the woman arrive and noted that he had registered as W. D. Baker & wife, Hartford.
 The next morning, after detectives had secured a nearby room, Bishops room being No. 220. Mrs. Bishop and her attorney, John Smith, arrived on the scene, and knocked on the door asking for Bishop or Baker" The door was opened by the woman, in negHgee, and they entered. Bishop was not in sight but a purple diary was seized by Mrs. Bishop, in which the handwriting was identified as that of the defendant
 Bishop was soon located in a near iby room, his presence there could not be explained, and he was clad in bathrobe, and bedroom slippers. Mrs. Bishop said that she apOlogized for her action, which she explained as 1ecessary because of his treatment of her.
 At this point she broke down com oletely, and was given a drink by Judge Kellogg. She recovered sufh- ciently to resume. The defense put no one on the stand and attempted little cross examination It is under stood that Mrs. Bishop will receive a total of $22,o00. $500 immediately, and the balance during July.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
Hutchison Is
 PickedToWin

St Andrews, June 22.--Play in the British open golf championship was suspended today preliminary to the beginning of the championship rounds, which begin tomorrow and continue through Friday. Seventy two holes will be played during the two days by the golfers who qualified in the rounds of the old and the Eden courses Monday and Tuesday.
 Fourteen Americans were in the number which qualified for the ac- tuai tournament play. These were: Jock Hutchison, Jim Barnes, Bobby Jones, Dr. Paul Hunter, J. Douglas Edgar, George Mclean, Charles Hoff- ner, Fred Mcleod, Walter Hagen, Tom Kerrigan, Clarence Hackney, William Methorn, John Burgess and Emmett French. They joined the British golfers engaged in the tourna- ment in practicing over the two courses today.
 BrookIine, Mass, June 22-Jock Hutchinson of Chicago, is favored by Francis Ouimet to win the British open golf championship Ouimet, at his home here following his return from England where he took part in the British amateur title play, said he felt the Chicagoan would come through on top of the golf1ng heap.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22

Captain Milburn recovered from his injuries to his back that threatened to keep him out of last weeks match, was the inspiration to his team again today. He started in whirlwind style and seemingly talk ing the cue from him, the American team rode to victory after getting a start of three goals to nothing in the initial chukker.
 Stoddard, No. 1, on the Americaz team, scored the first goal.
 Hitchcock, No. 2, on the American team, made the second goal, and Stoddard the third.
 The score at the end of the first period: United States 3; Great Britain 0.
 England's first goal was made in the second period by Lord Wode- house, No. 3.
 Hitchcock made the American fourth goal
 England's second goal was scored by Major Barrett, No. ?, who played with a bandaged hand.
 Stoddard in the third period, scored the fifth goal for America
 The score at the end of the third period:
 United States 5: Great Britain 2.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
Opener
 Handles His Own Defense

A $16 a week clam opener, em- ployed in the kitchen of the Wilcox restaurant at Savin Rock conducted his own defense in a non-Support ac- ton brought by his wife, who lives in Georgetown. The man Ernest A. Tietjen, was brought into court by his wife, Elizabeth, who claims that he never has contributed dollar to her support since they were married on June 14, 1905.
 This he denied when he cross examined himself later and admitted to himself that he did help her sc- casiona1ly. The woman claims to have been detained in France for three years, suspected as a spy be- cause of her husbands German de- cent. He maintains that he will bring divorce action against her in the New Haven county court charging desertion because she refused to re- turn to this country with him in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
Motion Made
 For Non-Suit

Attorneys for the Connecticut com pany made motion for a non-suit shortly before noon today in the case of Deminick OmiccioH against the Connecticut company. The plaintiff is the administrator of the estate of Susie Oniccioli, who was struck and killed by a trolley in Westport last December. Negligence upon the part of the trolley company was claim ed and in the motion for a non-suit, which Judge keeler will take under consideration. contributory negli- gence is alleged upon the part of the deceased.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
Savo Has His
 Case Continued

With his lip covered with a band age and q plaster adorning the side of his face, Frank Savo, of 200 North Washington avenue, who is alleged to have stabbed Dominick Mandagho, of 35 Carlton street yesterday. ap- peared in the City court today on charges of assault In view of the fact that Mandaglio is still in St Vim cents hospital, the case was con- tinued until June 29-
 The fight which sresulted in the stabbing, occurred about 9 o'clock esterday morning in Harmony street when two gangs of men em- ployed by the city and the Bridge port Gas Light Company entered into an argument over the closing of the street. MandagGO received three stab wounds in the arm
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
Girl Of 15
 Shoots Man

Chicago, June 22-With a cry. 'you wronged me-" Lucy Rosattis. aged IS, early today waylaid Guy De Peso, a block from his home in Chi cago Heights, and shot him twice Despeso, the father of several chil- dren, died later in a hospital
 Yesterday, the girl went before Chicago judge and said Despeso had taken liberties with her against her will. Brought into court, Despeso denied the statement.
 +'I am glad. happy that I have done this. He wronged me-" she said.
 TAKEN FOR TRESPAssING.
 Hot weather got the best of Wal. ter Shady, city, last night, and Walt left his Main street lodging house in search of a cooler locality n which to spend the evening. He camped out near the South End freight yards, and was taken into custody for trespassing on railroad property. Charges were no1led by the City court today
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
Wounded In
 Pistol Battle

z Springfield, Mass, June 22-Joseph Mclaughlin, IT, is in the Wesson hospital today suffering from a bullet wound received during a pistol battle between police and rum runners The shooting began when a traffic officer attempted to hold up an autom obile at park entrance. The occupants evidently feared their machine would be searched and opened fire. Mo Laughlin, a bystander, fell wounded The outlaws escaped in the chase that followed Their machine bore a Con necticut registration.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
TWO FINED $50.

Vincent Troll Of 263 Pine street and Daniel Kordie of 2 Clinton ave nue, who were arrested last night for violating the liquor laws, were fined $50 apiece when arraigned before Judge Bartlett in the City court to- day It was the first offense for both men, and the mininapm penalty was imposed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
Oliva Given
 Fine Of $1OO

A fine of s10o and costs with sen- tence suspended was imposed by Judge Frederic A. Bartlett in the City court today, upon Frank Ofva, of S2 Cedar street, who was arrested in the East Side. Saturday morning, for car rying concealed weapons
 Oiva told the police that he was carrying the weapon from place to place in an effort to sell it, and did not make a practice of packing" a gun. His story was confirmed upon investigation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
DEMOCRATIC PINoCHLE TONIGHT

A pinochle will be held this even ing at the headquarters of the Fifth District Democratic club. 303 Wood avenue. The regular monthly meet ing was held Monday evening, last, at which Benjamin Harnan gave an in tereSting discourse on Bridgeport's financial difficulties. A large turnout is expected at tonight's meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
1!94 BOYS AND GIRLS ENTER BICYCLECONTESI

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
Will Consider
 New Beer Rules

Washington, June 22.---Announcing today that he would consider as soon use of beer for medical purposes, In ternal Revenue Commissioner Blair said he did not believe the bureau should wait indefinitely on congress siSnal action on anti-beer legislation. The beer regulations are now before MT. Blair.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
No Comment
 On Proposal

London, June 22-The Allies pro posal for mediation between Greece and the Turkish NationaliStS to re- store tranquility in the Near East was handed to the Greek Foreign Minister Tuesday, said an Athens dis hatch to the Daily Express today the Foreign Minister had just returned from smyrna where he consulted King Consta ntine. He received the Allies communication without comment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-22
Americans Win Second Polo Match
 And Regain Cup

Hurngham June 9 Americas great polo team lifted the famous international Cup by defeating the British team 10 today match of the series which was for the best three.
 Captain Devereux Mburn and his dashing players right to the back to the greatest crowd that witnessed polo ses The Prince of Wales distinguished spectator nobility turned out in