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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
Clean Up pofNorwalk Gang Shows About
 15O Auto Thefts

Norwalk Conn, Dec. 17-Following three more arrests late yesterday in connection with the theftS of automo- piles by a gang which has been work ing in this section, Detective Michael Siaschetti who, with Detective James Toner of New or1<, spent yesterday here looking into the cleanup of the gang, said that developments would show that 150 automobiles had been stolen in this section and sold by the gang, 0 number of whom are in GUS tody, with more arrests still likely.
 State local and New York police are cooperating in the cleanup of the gang, which it is alleged by the po- lice have been responsible not only for auto thefts but also for a number of burglaries-
 William H. Smith, a garage man. with place on the Post Road, who was taken into custody last night, has secured bonds of s3,5o0. He is charged with having stolen auto
 mobile in his possession.
 Joseph Andronaco, 40. and Frank Setti. 2S, arrested in New Canaan. last night. according to the police: had several hundred dollars worth of stolen goods, concealed in an attic, some of which have been identified as having been taken from the store of Josem Bros. which was cleaned out by thieves some time ago. Other goods have not been identified. The local police believe, however, that their investigations will clear up a. large number of robberies here as well as the disappearance of scores If a11torn o1f1es
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
IS Years Since Orville Wright
 Made Air Flight

New York, Dec. 17-Orville Wright, pioneer airman, who made the world S first successful airplane flight on December IT, eighteen years ago at Kitty Hawk, N. C., today declared that progress in the development of power propelled planes since that time has been one of the wonders of the scientific world.
 "Flight seems so easy today" he said In a statement issued at the offices of the Aeronautical Chamber of Com merce of America, that one naturally wonders at the long delay in it's ac- compliShments. Even eighteen years ago because of thousands of failures, flying was classed with perpetual mo- ton and the few who expressed belief in its possibilities were looked upon as mentally unbalanced.
 "Lilienthal, in the eighties, publish ed his measureme of several GOV cred surfaces with other valuable scientific work. 1t was to his work that I and my brother were most deeply indebted.
 '"The flight on December IT, 1903 was of 59 seconds duration at a speed of 30 miles an hour. Today con tinuous flights of more than 24 hour: have been made with speeds in exces: of 175 miles an hour. Many labra toris in all countries are now at worl in this field of science"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
Mayor sVoteMay Elect Hochheiser
 As City Sheriff

Morris M. Hockheiser of GOA Center avenue undoubtedly will be elected by the Board of Aldermen as successor to the late Sheriff David Goldberg. The election of the new sheriff will be held at Monday nights meeting of the board, and Is likely to develop into a bitterly fought contest with present indications pointing to a Republican victory by means of Democratic assist ance.
 City Hall gossip labels Hochheiser as the candidate of Aldermen Ernest ". Reichert and Alfred J. Knapp, who were elected on a Republican ticket Both ReicheFt and Knapp threw their support to Alderman Alfred E. Veness, Democrat, when the later was in the race for president, and practically clinched his election. Naturally, there is considerable feeling between the two aldermen and the twelve other Republican members of the board, who have already signihed their inten- ton of solidly opposing the Knapp Reichert candidate.
 However, the ten Democratic alder men. in recognition of the services of Knapp aid Reichert will swing their votes to Eochheiser and effect a 12- 12 tte the same as prevailed at the presi- dentia1 election
 In such a case, Mayor Atwater may again be called upon to cast the de- ciding vote to break the tie, and un- doubtedly will follow his party and vote for Knapp-Reichert candidate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
Reputatiora Goes With
 Saloon Court Tells ProspectiDe Buyers

Indications are that there will be little celebrating in the saloons of Bridgeport on New Years day. It Is said that approximately 75 saloons have gone out of business here with in the past few months, and five more were added to this number by rulings in the City court this morning.
 There Is also small likelihood that any of the former cafes will be re- opened, inasmuch as Judge William B. Boardman issued a warning from the bench today, that the past his consideration when complaints are made against them, notwithstanding the fact that they may be under new ownership.
 saloon at 1o30 Pembroke street, was fined S2oO and given a jail sentence of 10 days, the jail term to be sus- pended if he disn1antles his saloon:
 A suspended sentence of five days was imposed upon Mike Zadrovttz. of 2SS Spruce street, who was arrested on December 5, for selling cider which tested over the legal amount
 Similar action was taken in the case of John Fojto, of Ss0 Bostwick avenue. who was arrested on the same date for a like offense. Both places have been closed up.
 Andrew Bober, a saloon owner or 66O Hallett s4reet, was unable to ap- 1lear in court Cn account or 1AlISSS' ard his case was continued for one week. Andrew became sick drinking dpis own "booze," according to Pros ac,Itor F. Earle Garlick-
 fire of S20O and costs was i'm posed upon Robert Mead, of 2S7 Lex jngton avenue, and the saloon man was ordered to close up his business within a week or do 10 days in jail. Mead has promised to dismantle the saloon.
 Patrick McManus- Of 359 Harral ayen1re another saloon keeper who was arrested December ,, for selling hard cider, received a suspended jail sentence of five days, after police men had told the court thad his sa- loon had been dismantled-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
12 Barrels Of Sherry Wine
 In Seizure

One of the largest liquor seizures that has been made here in some time occurred this morning when Prohibition Enforcement Agent Ed ward Doolan and a field supervisor from the Washington, D. C., prohibit ton office, said to be A. c. Hearle, visited the local wholesale liquor house of F. F. Lally & Co.,. in Water street, and confiscated 12 barrels of sherry wine, valued at several thou sands of dollars.
 The warrant with which the Fed eral agents were armed was issued in New Haven and served on one of the members of the local firm. The liquor has been removed to the government warehouse in this city.
 U. s. Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery saidthis morning that he knew noth- ing of the seizure or arrest, and that no one has been arraigned before him as yet in connection with the affair. It is possible that the cases will be heard in New Haven.
 The firm of F. E. Laly & Co. is one of the oldest wholesale liquor concerns in Bridgeport, and formerly possessed a wholesale liquor permit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
MACHINE GUN FIRE RAINS ON RIOTERS
Scored Repeal Of State Civil
 Service Rules

In his speech last evening before ths members of the Civil Service Re- form association, at the Hotel Taft, in New Haven, Senator Charles M. Bakewel1, scoring the repeal of the State Civil Service law, said that had all members of the Senate been pres ent the Civil Service examination sys- tenn, in all probability, would have remained on the statute books. He contended that if the best men in all Conunecticut had control of the state, they would instinctively sur round themselves with people upon whose loyalty they could depend and that the statement of the opponents that no examination could include the personal factor so indispensable in congenial service, was excuse rather than argument.
 Senator Bakewen was only one of the long list of eloquent speakers who opposed the recent act of the senate. Another interesting address was giv- en by Prof. Henry w. Farnam, pres ident of the Reform association.
 "Ln Connecticut" he said, "an in fluentia1 group has, ever since the elections in 1914, tried to undermine the merit system and the Republi- can landslide in 1920 gave them the opportunity. The defeat does not opposed to the reform. The gover- nor in his inaugural address, referred to the matter in such a way as to give the impression that he desired the repeal of the law, although he actually put before the legislature the alternative of either repeating it or improving it.''
 A woman, Miss Emily Sophie Brown, of Naugatuck, a Wellesley graduate and new county commits sioner, also spoke. She was introduce ed by Arthur T. Hadley, president emeritus of Yale.
 In it's report, the executive commit tee strongly condemned the last Gen eral Assembly for abolfshing the Civil Service law in Connecticut.
 The new officers elected are: Hon. orary president, Gen. William A. Aiken of Norwich. in place of Chief Justice w. H. Taft; president, H. w. Farnam; vice presidents. William F. Henney of Hartford, John H. Perry of Southport, and Ro1lin S. Woodruff of New Haven; secretary, Charles E. Clark of New Haven, and treasurer, Donald H. Hemingway. A large exec utive committee was chosen.
 The local men present at the meet ing were F. J. KingSbury, of the Bridgeport Brass company; Richard I. Neithercut. Col. T. B. Warren. and Postmaster Charles F. Greene.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
Woman Fined For
 Careless Shooting

Some persons have an exaggerated idea of their rights to use deadly weapons against supposed marauders, according to Judge Arthur M. Com ley, who made this statement in the City court today while disposing of the case of Josie Clark, of 56 LexinS- ton avenue.
 The. Clark woman recently shot Manuel Santo, a Portuguese negro, the the man was prowEng around her home, and she was fined S150 and given a suspended jail sentence of six months by the Ciy court Nobody, in the opinion of Judge Comfey, has the right to shoot at a person unless a fenony Is being committed or att -empted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
60 Year Old
 Waiter Proves
 "Mystery Man y

New York, Dec. 17.-Counsel for Mrs. Lillian Raizen. who shot and killed Dr. Abraham G1ickstein, in his Brooklyn office last Saturday night conferred today with four alienists who have been examining the woman. to decide upon her defense.
 Meanwhile they have revealed the identity of the mysterious man" in the case of Albert Bradley, 60 year old waiter. It was Bradley who met Mrs. Rafzen at the pier when she arrived from the South on the day be- fore Dr. Glickstein was killed and took her to the hotel where she spent that night. Bradley became acquaint- ed with Mrs. RaiZen when she worked in a shirt factory and took her meals in a restaurant where he was em- ployed. He said that she had befriend- ed him on various occasions
 He produced two letters which she had written him while in Florida. They referred to her being ill and suf- fering from many troubles" The second one asked him to meet her at the pier when her boat came in.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
Sheriff Called To Bedside Of
 His ather

Benjamin F. Pease, 83 years of age. and one of the best known men in Fairfield county, is lowering be- tween life and death, in Milford. MT. Pease, father of Sheriff Pease, suffered a shock several years ago, and has been in failing health since that time
 The sheriff and other relatives were summoned shortly afternoon yester- day, at which time the end was mo- mentarily expected. However, MT. Pease rallied toward nightfal1, and seems better and brighter, and is con scious again this morning, although there seems to be no hope for recov- cry, and his death is expected at any time.
 With the busiest time of the year at the jail Sheriff Pease has spent every spare moment in Milford or on the road that he may be with his father as many of his last minutes as he pos sibly can. Many of the earlier resi- dents of the county will be grieved to know that the end is near.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
$95,OOO Suit
 Is Instituted

Asking damages of se5,ooo, as we'll as foreclosure and possession of valu- able Greenwich property, a suit was institution in Superior court this morning by Orlando F. Weber, New York City. The defendants, now in possession of the property and Fred c. and Sylvia M. Whitney, Greenwich. Named as co-defendants is the firm of George Mertz & Sons, Rye, who already have an attachment on the property to satisfy a court judgment. ' Two notes, executed August 4, 1920, one for 65,000, and one for S15,000, are responsible for the suit. The notes carry a clause to the effect that should any interest, taxes or insurance lapse for more than 30 days, that the notes, originally for three years. should be- come instantly due and payable. It Is alleged that two interest payments have been passed, and that neither have taxes been paid to the Town of Greenwich.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
Subs Preue1t War By
 Opposing the Agressor
BY ". F. FULLAM. Rear Admiral, United States Navy.

Washington. Dec. 17-The attention of the world has been focused on the submarine. MT. Balfour frankly ad- mits that the small coast defense sub marine of shcrt cruising radius is a weapon of defense for weak nations against the aggression of the strong upon tue sea. and he also recognizes the great offensive power of the long range cruising submarine in naval warfare.
 nations, with the exception of the United States, may look with favor upon MT. Ba1four's suggestion; they have reason to do so, and many good German 'frightfulIness' would heart fly applaud the complete extinction of the submarine
 Uses Are Legitimate.
 But we must avoid precipitate ac- ton, the legitimate uses of the sub marine must not be denied. The charges against it have been eXag- gerated. It is not more inhuman than restrictions are placed. International law can control the submarine within limits that the world will recognize as humane-as humane as any weap- on that kills or wounds in wars
 Suppose surface cruisers were to sink merchant ships at sea with OF witho :. warning and leave their crew. and rassengers in Inid-ocean in small boats NOuid that be an argument to abolish cruisers Suppose a brutal pcombatant should turn machine guns upon prisoners or upon an enemy that is surrounded, helpless, and cry ing for quarter? Would that be a reason for abolishing machine guns?
 Righteous Opposition.
 The righteous opposition to cruelty and to the horrors of war should not be ratsdirected as to encourage or fa- cilitate aggression. Would not Bel gium have been perfectly justified in using poison gas in dense clouds, or bombs or any other weapon to resist
 (Continued on Page Ten.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
Entire Request
 Goes To Widow

By the terms of a will filed today in Probate Court, Mrs. Alosia Goodsell of Stepney is bequeathed the entire estate of her husband, the late Aaron B. GoodseI. The estate consists of ap- proximately S11,OO0 In cash, and $4,OOO in Newtown real estate. Per sona1 property is left to Mrs. Goodsen in its entirety, while she receives out right, one-half of the entire estate. The remaining one-half Is left in trust for her, with Arthur T. Nettleton, of Newtown to be invested as he advises. and the income from which is to be given to Mrs. GoodSen.
 Provisions are incorporated in the will for the erection of suitable monument in the Stepney cemetery, the cost not to exceed $700, and S1O0 for the perpetual care of his ceme- tery plot.
 The will set forth that, after the death of Mrs. Gocdsell, the entire estate is to be divided equally between two neices, Adelia Emma Williams and Grace M. Hubbel.
 Arthur T. Nettleton has been named administrator of the estate. A pro- bate hearing has been set for Decem- Der 22 by Judge Paul L. Miller.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
Trumbull To
 Plaza Jitney
 Route Sought

Public Utilities Commission will hold 8 hearing in Bridgeport next Thursday on an application for a jit- ney route from Trumbu1 to the Plaza. The hearing will be held in the County Courthouse at II o'clock in the morn ing Notice of the hearing has been served on Mayor Fred Atwater and the Board of Aldermen by Henry F. Billings, secretary of the commission.
 The application to the commission was made by Christopher c. Wells, who asked permission to run a jitney from TrumbuI1 center, to White Plains street, to Sylvan avenue, to North avenue, to North Washington avenue, to Housatonic avenue to the Plaza. At the present time, this route is not supplied with jitney service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
La Rose Fined For Driving
 Recklessly

street, driver of an automobile which Jumped over the curb and crashed into a group of girls, in Norman street, on November Is, was fined $75 and costs by the City court today, on a charge of reckless driving.
 The girls who were injured in the acident were: Margaret Walsh, of 194 Black Rock avenue, Lillian Reilly, of 762 Norman street and Marian De- ringer, of PTS Black Rock avenue Miss Reilly and Miss Walsh, who were seriously hurt, are still confined to their homes as the result of injuries sustained in the mishap
 La Rose was also injured and taken to St. Vincent's hospital for treatment. The young man was driving an auto mobile owned by the Park City Lum- Der company at the time of the mis- hap. He claimed in court today, that he lost control of the machine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
Modern Warfare Makes Belfast
 A Battlegro ound
All Eyes Turned Toward Dublin Anxiousy Watch ing Dail Eireann's Action On Ratification Or Rejection Of Irish Peace Treaty - Easy Vic- tory Won By Premier Lloyd George.
(Rv The I N Sl

Belfast Ireland, Dec 17-Machne gums turned upon disor ders since the armisice became effective
 There heavy firing 20 widely separated parts of the city.
 lorry of the disorders fired The occupants turned machine the rioters.
 The fusillades region of Nevton-Wards especially heavy. One killed and ten others wounded.
 Reprisals begun during the morning and two wer seriously wounded in exchanges of shots.
 Unrest throughout the city is increasing
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
Not Equipped
 With Markers

Julius Singer, a jttneyman of 1280 Pembroke street, who was arrested yesterday for operating a jitnAy bus without proper markers, will carry his case to the Common Pleas coua for 2 ruling. It is alleged that Sin ger has been carrying factory em- ployees t., and from their work in a bus which is not equipped with "J'' markers, and for this offense he was fined s10 and cosy in the City court today. The case was appealed under $50 bonds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
Works Under
 dBoss At County Jail

Working under the direction of Frank Clark, a local contractor by whom he was formerly employed, Ed ward T. Hamilton, former Republican alderman from the Fourth district, who yesterday started serving a two months sentence for attempting to bribe Democratic Alderman Walter J. Hartnett, has already settled into the routine of Jail life.
 Hamilton, a man we'll versed in business matters, will take care of rec ords, books. and other details in the office of Clark, who has a contract with work done at the jail, with the aid of convict labor.
 The newest prisoner to come under the jurisdiction of Sheriff Simeon Pease, surrendered himself few min utes past noon yesterday: He spent a good night and in the belief of his closest friends Is too big man to expect, ask, or want any treatment different than that afforded the other prisoners. No one suffers at the hands of Sheriff Pease. who does what IS fa1r- This was attested by the Thanksgfv- ing demonstration at the North avenue Jail, when a remarkable petition was presented to the Sheriff.
 Hamilton, sentenced to serve two months, will not come under the rul- ing that allows time off for good be- havior. Nothing less than three month sentence is affected by this ruling. He therefore will be dis charged in the middle of February, just about St. Valentines Day.
 The former alderman will be per mitted to see visitors on regular visiting days as do the prisoners. He also may receive any gifts of cigars. tobacco, candy. magazines, books. or food; but no prisoner need fear the lack of "eats' on Christmas day. Many 8 person would be glad to break into jail on that occasion, if he might en- Joy the dinner given the prisoners.
 There seems no probability that any further effort will be made to have the sentence computed, or in any way hghtned. Only Judge Allyn Brown of Superior court can order parole or anything of that kind. The prisoner need not pay his fine until the com pIetion of his sentence, unless he de- sires Automatically. if a fine Is not paid by then, a prisoner must serve additional time, at the rate of g. dollar a day until the fine is served. How ever Hamilton has plenty of time to produce the s400. and there Is little likelihood of him becoming q dollar a day man,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
Four Sets Of Twins Arrived
 During Month

Four sets of twins have arrived in inc city during the month of Decem- Der, according to staCsucs aI the Wei- @ore b,1iIding The birth of the first two sets were announced early in the month. while the records today show that twins, a boy and a girl were born to John and Elizabeth Kosacz of 1O6 H.1Jia avenue December 18th, and an- other set, boy and girl, now bless the home of William and Christine Pura of 167 Kent avenue: ihey were horn Decen1ber l 1Sth. In the first case +be father is a machinist and in the second a 1aborer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
HUSBAND HURLS FURNITURE, BUT
 WIFE DODGES

Joseph Rusnak. of 134 Deacon St., who was arrested last night for as- saulting his wife, was given a, sus- pended jail sentence of 10 days when Comley in the City court today. It vas alleged that the man struck his wife with a chair, but the woman said oday. that he struck her only with is fist. Parts of a demolished chair
 ere offered as evidence, but Mrs. susnak claimed that she lodged the iece of furniture when it was hurl- d at her by her husband.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
Jumped Bond
 But Caught By
 Local Police

Alleged to have jumped" a $500 bond after being arrested for violat- ing the liquor law, Frank Gravy, of Sufheld, Conn.,, was arrested by the local police last night at the request of William Kolakowski, of Hartford, Grzyvs' bondsman. In the City court today, the Suffield man consented to return to his own town and face prosecution. His case was continued until Monday, under $500 bonds. Gravy is a bartender.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
France Will
 Abide By
 Conference

Paris, Dec. 17-France will not per- init her request for increased warship tonnage to endanger the success of the Washington conference, but will abide by any decision, no matter if it is adverse it was officially announced today.
 France does not wish for dread naughts, but for tonnage equal to that of Japan in submarines and light craft. particularly submarine chas- srs''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
Atty. Klein Has Hamilton s
 Resignation

The formal resignation of Edward T. Hamilton as representative of the Seventh District on the Board Of Al iermen had not reached City Clerk Francis F. Dunigan at noon today. The resignation was written yesterday, and is now in the hands of Attorney Jacob B. Klein counsel for Hamilton. It is expected to reach City Clerk Dunigan late today or early Monday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-17
SECOND DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
 TO REORGANIZE CLUB

Important meeting of tf1e Second District Democratic club will be held Sunday evening, December 18th, at $ o'clock. Among the speakers will be Alderman Daniel Kenny There will be a reorganiza. ion of the club art election of officers. All Democrat men and women of the Second Dis trict are invited to attend.