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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
B. D. PIERCE PASSES AWAY

Bradford David Pierce. ST., who for years was a prominent contractor in Bridgeport, and who held numerous public offices. died this morning at his home, ? Pierce place, in his Soxh year.
 MT. Pierce was a native of Prvv4- dence, R. l. He was born in that city on August 23, 1S42. His educa- ton was received in Providence, and about 1860 he went to New York city and became associated with his father in the contracting business. The firm had extensive contracts with York. and also did considerable work for the cities of New York, Chicago and Havana, Cuba \
 Bradford Pierce came to Bridge port about 1862, and was engaged in business here under the name of Pierce and company. He was instru- mental in establishing the first board of health in this city, in 1879, and acted as president of the board for from the Fourth ward. and acted as street commissioner for 14 years. After this period of service, MT. Pierce became a member of the Board of Public Works.
 He was chairman of the Sewerage commission composed of George Flames, Samuel Davis and George Jackmany~ which hired the famous engineer Herring, to lay out the Pierce retired from active business about 20 years ago.
 The deceased is survived by one son, Bradford Dewitt Pierce. of Fairfield, and two granddauShters. Funeral services will be private.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
METAL TRADES MEN BLAME SHOP HEADS
 FOR LACK OF WORK

Charging that the manufacturers had created the unemployment situa- ton here with a view toward forcing down wages, D. R. Donovan of the Metal Trades relief committee today sent the following open letter to the press:
 Proposed activity of the Bridge port Chamber of Commerce. the Ro- tary club. the Manufacturers asso- citation. Kiwanis club, Business and Professional Women, and Hermits in thouSan andS of unemployed workingmen and women of the city should receive hearty cooperation The revort of the meeting of these organizations as published in Tuesdays papers would seem to indicate, however. that this proposed job-hunting drive was in part inspired by the eSta bliShment of commissary, through which the or sanized metal crafts Of the city were providing inmediae and necessary re- lief.
 Tt was only after many weeks of individual and unsuccessful efforts to find jobs that the unemployed work ingmen turned to the Metal Trades are now receiving. It is to be ex- pected that workingmen would seek assistance first through the workers organizations where there will be no suspicion as to their fworthiness'
 'tThe work necessa ry to provif1 Q food for our less fortunate fellow workers is not at all pleasant. It is not done as fad It is made 11eces- sary through an inefficient system Of industry which for the time, has tConunued on Paxs B1tteen-l
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12

There are 2S Westport men and the company intended to bring them to Bridgeport and give them the same This would necessitate a discharge of 3 number of the Bridgeport men as several crews will be let go when the running time is shortened.
 The men claim that when the Con- necticut company went out of bus mess here last summer the Bridgeport men were sent to different cities in the state. Though they received their old rate of pay they were obliged to take their place at the tail end of the extra men and therefor Were unable to obtain as many hours work as they would if they were all lowed to retain tAeir rating.
 The men say that if the company thought this was the right meth cd lAst summer the same rule should be enforced now and the Westport men should be placed at the end of the waiting list.
 One of the National officers of the Motornen is in town trying to solve the problem. If unsuccessful a strike may be called.
 Under the new schedule it is pro- posed to make the run to New Haver in an hour and 45 minutes instead o1 two hours. This would call for the discontinuance of one car a day Where eight are now used there would only be seven and two crews would be let go.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12

Ebert Wade, the father, was in his usual place. bearing up under the ordeal with his customary stoicism.
 It is not always the mothers that suffer.
 wade's fate will tonight rest in the hands of the jury and in all prob ability by this time tomorrow their verdict will be known.
 States Attorney Homer s. Cum mings took up the final presentation of the case to the jury at 1:15 today and he was followed by Judge George E. Hinman who delivered his instructions to the jury.
 Attorney William Comley occupied the entire forenoon session in pre- senting the case for, the defense, his talk occupying two hours The bur den of Judge Comley's address to the jury dealt with the mentality of Wade At times he vigorously at tackled the credibility of the witnesses put forward by the state, cenueriug these attacks upon Mrs Mott, John E. Johnston and William Rooney.
 Elwood Wade was not responsible for his acts at the time of the com mission of the murder" declared the attorney "It was this vile woman who came here before you, black garbed and weeping, who was re sponsible. It was she who walked constantly at his shoulder whisper ing into his ear vile words Of malice and hate to infiame him to the deed he did, and I propose to drag from her the veil of hypocrisy which en- masks her"
 Judge Comley traced the career of Wade from infancy and constantly strove to impress upon the jury the claim of the defense that the prisoner was at no time responsible for his acts.
 No testimony has been offered by the defense at any time to prove that Wade did not commit the murder. They have hung al their hopes on securing for him a nlitigated verdict, based on thep lea of insanity. This will mean either confinement in some institution, or irlprisonmeuf ca | a manSlaughter charge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
FanlousStar Holds Lead
 Second

The second day of the v,ting in The Bridgeport Times Photo lay Star Popularity Contest finds Norma TaI- 1nadge in the strong lead, with All votes and Charles Ray leading the men, with PTS votes.
 Dorothy Gish. sweet and eccentric, pulled into second place among the women stars and Eugene O'Brien. handsome and versatile, made a re- 1narkabie drive into second place among the male stars, with 174 votes.
 The total vote cast yesterday was S41, more votes being cast for all the moro than for all the women stars. The total vote for two days is ,169.
 There was heavy vote by mail this morning in which Eugene O'Brten had the lead over all other contest ; ants
 The practice of giving a. ticket to every hundredth person voting will be continued today. The votes cast ] in The Times office, left in person, or coming by mail, are scheduled sep arately and passes are sent to the hund redth person. Every person vot- [ ing by mail should write his name and address upon the ballot. He may be the hundredth person.
 James Kirkwood, Mae Marsh, Lil- !, lian Gish and Ethel Clayton and George Walsh have received one vote each.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
Tots Stricken by
 Gas Fumes


 Three more cases of gas poisoning were treated at the Emergency hos pital today.
 Sadie Solomon and Sidney Green spun of 95 Jane street, were over come by gas at their home early this morning.
 The mother. Mrs. Samuel Green spun, after feeding the baby, eight months old, left the room, turning the gas partly off, and retired. Later, smelling the gas. she entered the room finding all three children in a Semi-conSciouS state. She notified the Emergency hospital and Dr. Burns treated the children at the home. The children will recover.
 Antoinette Chetffo, her daughter Jennie, and her son Angelo, and Miss Lucy abrielle, who suffered from coal gas poisoning yesterday evening at their home on 74S Brooks street have recovered from the affects of morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12

There was still ill-feeling between Lieut.. Stephen Farrell and Lieut.. Walter Hinton over the Iatter's letter that Farrell had weakened and wanted to commit suicide so that the others might eat the flesh of his body blows yesterday when Farrell first learned what Hinton had said in his letter.
 The men all agreed that they had just passed through the supreme ad- venture of their lives.
 The NC-4 adventure was a picnic compared with this" said Hinton Hinton referred to the seaplane flight to the Azores of the seaplane NC-4.)
 He added: ..I would rather cross the Atlantic ocean on a Seaplane five times over than make another balloon voyage like the one we just finished. It was not so-bad while we were tray- cling north although it gives one a nervous feeling to be lost in the sky. Cur troubles began when we landed on Dec. 14 and found ourselves In a trackless wilderness.
 Believe me, a lot has happened in the past few weekly said Lieut. Kloor, with a grin on his boyish face I can smile at it all now that we are back in civilization. But it was no dering about in the snow up in the James Bay country. l thought l had had some adventures before but they did not amount to anything.
 "For instance I fell into New York bay from the navy dirigible C-10 during the international yacht races last summer and at the time I thought that was q thriller, but it looks mighty tame now.
 The aggressive, Square-jawed Far fell showed the least excitement over the adventure After he had knock ed Hinton down with a. smashing right to the jaw, and had cooled of l he talked with the correspondents. "The only purpose of the flight was | to make an experimental hop said 1 he. "The flight was duly authorized l We expected to land the following morning and did not take much food All we had was about eight or ten sandwiches and two Thermos bottles 1 full of hot coffee. We took along bags for our uniforms and wore our ordinary flying clothes. None of us had electrically heated suits with us We did not think they would be needed; consequently we left them behind We had four carrier pigeons when we started but one of them was released while passing over New York city.
 We did not take any drinking wa Continued on Page Fifteen.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
Montenegrins and Servians Battle,
 12O Are Killed

London, Jan. 12-One hundred and twenty persons have been killed in fighting between MontenegNns and Servians which has broken out all along the old Montenegrin frontier, said an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Rome today.
 According to this dispatch the Montegrins attacked the Servians but were repulSed.
 Montene egro was absorbed by Jugo Slavia when that state was created by Servia. A strong nationalist feel ing developed in Montenegro and there have been frequent clashes be- tween adherents of former King Mich olaS and the Serbs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
to Be Leader
 Of Senate
Especial to The Times.)

NSpeclal to The 1lIIleS-t
 Hartford, Jan- 12-Bridgeport is well represented on the important committees, the personnel of which were announced at today's session of the legislature by Senator w. H. Hall, president pro tenn of the Sen ate. The choice of Senator A. L. De- Laney as chairman of the Judiciary Committee. augurs well for Bridge port and Fairfield county.
 Senator E.. Earle Garlick is to serve on two committees, those of Forfeited Rights and Interpretations. Senator Challenger serves on Edu- ation, Manual and Roll, and New Towns and Probate Distrits
 In addition to the chairmanship of the Judiiary Committee, Senator De- Laney is a member of the Joint Com mittee on Rules and is chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules.
 Fairfield county fared pretty well Fhen the chairmanships of the joint
 ommittees were made by Speaker
 uxford, and in appointments to the
 ore important committees were an-
 ounced.
 Lacey of Fairfield heads the com , mfttee on education; Hickey of Stam- ford, that of interpretations; Behr of New Canaan, legislative expenses; Beardsley of Stratford, state library Those selected to serve on the vari- .ous committees were: Sherwood of +westport, judiciary; Morgan of Fair Continued on Page Fifteen-)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
WIFE CHASED
 HIM AROUND

My wife swore she would follow me wherever I vent, ard I got rat ted" explained Timothy Murphy, of 12S East Main street. in the City court today. 'tI didn't want to argue with her on the street. but she wouldn't go home."
 Tim othy was arrested yesterday in East Main street after he had en- gagged in a violent altercation with his wife. Charges of breach of the peace were lodged against him. and he was sentenced to 30 days in jail, but probated for one year. by Jdge Frank L. Wilder.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12

tIlC IlOuoC iCi
 Reports are current that clash will develop when the time comes for an appointment of a receiver. The names of ex-Governor Holcomb and Frank Keena, a New Haven attor- ney are mentioned as figuring in the contest. Holcomb is being backed for the appointment, it is understood by Attorney General Frank Healey, rep resenting the State Bank Commission CTS keena is the choice Of com niittee of stockholders.
 Both Keena and Healey appeared in Bridgeport yesterday and were pre- pared to ask for an immediate hear ing on the application for a receiver. the understanding being that Edward Knean, the treasurer of the bank, would waive notice on behalf Of the institution. Knean, however, failed to appear at the hour set for the hearing. 3:30 D. m.
 It then became necessary to ask for a re-hearing in order to give mo- tice to the officers of the bank. At
 torney General Healey made the. ap.
 piication, which was granted by
 Judge Keeler, who set Thursday, at 2 D.. m., as the hour.
 Keena in the meantime had been
 called to New Haven, and the Rev
 Andrew J. Plunkett. chairman of the depositors' committee, represented the depositorS in the proceedings Al red C. Baldwin of Derby. was present ] directors and several stockholders and depositors were also present
 The bank was capitalized at s100,. 900, and was supposed to have a sur- plus of S4e,OO0. No authoritative statement of. the extent of the liabili- ties and unrealizaible assets of the bank was forthcoming Some of the more pessimistic of the stockholders were apprehensive that the capi- talization and surplus would be
 wiped out if prompt action for a re l.ceivership was not taken
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
PERILS OF 3 AIRMEN
 READ LIKE THRILLER

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
Lexington Ave.
 All Excitement

Great excitement was caused in Lexington avenue, yesterday after noon when the police summoned to arrest Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, of 14e Linen avenue, who is alleged to have assaulted Ida Johnson, of the same address, with a knife. The woman made her escape before the arrival of the police, and has not been~lo- cated.
 The Johnson woman and Lawrence Taylor, both of 146 Linen avenue, were arrested in connection with the disturbance. Charges against them were nolled in the City court today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
IWenty Jtney DriUers Rounded Up As Police
 Launch NelU Crusade

Another drive against the over loading of jitney busses was started by the police today, and at noon 20 drivers had, been taken into custody They will be arraigned in the city court tomorrow.
 The first three men who were plac- ed under arrest this morning, have appeared before for various violations of the automobile laws They are: William DeGenova, of 245 Grand St. Felicano Susi. of 177 North Wash ington avenue and William Jackson of 2s6 Noble avenue
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
What Next?

Detroit, Jan. 12@oc CrichvicIl, aged five, disobeyed his parents by playing outdoors and getting his feet wet, so the lads father administered a spanking. The child left the room and mo- ment later shot was heard in the kitchen. The parents rushed into the room to find the child dead on the floor with a bullet through his head.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12

Strict endorsement of the parking ordinance which requires that aii cars be drawn up as near as possible to the right hand curb. was recom- mended by Judge Frank L. Wilder in the City Court today
 Arrest them ali if they don't draw up to the curb.'' ordered Judge Wilder, while disposing of the case of William D. Wakelee. of 732 How. ard avense/ wakelee was charged with violating the parking ordinances and his case. was nolieG upon the pay, ment of sS-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
Garden Of .Itdly L00ted By Burglar Band; TtU0
 Other Breaks M NiQht {

By forcing a cellar window, bur glars gained entrance to the Garden of Italy restaurant. 705 Water street. last night, and escaped with loot val ued at $305. According to Harry Pallotti, the owner, 20 boxes of cigars valued at $100; cigarettes valued at $60; $20 revolver, 5 75 overcoat and two suitcases valued at $50, were taken. Detectives ara now conduct ing an Investigation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
WADE CASE GOES TO JURY TONIGHT;
 SLAYER'S MOTHER KEPT FROM COURT
CONN. co. WORKERS HINT AT STRIKE
 IF PRIORITY PLAN IS THROWN OUT
Defends Honor With Fist

Lieutenant Stephen J. Far rell, navy balloonist, who knocked his companion, Lieutenant Walter Hinton unconscious after hearing how Hinton had accused him of showing the white feather.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12

Two other robberies also were brought to the attention of, the police today. Sometime between 7:3O D. m. Monday and 5:30 o'clock last night thieves broke into a tailor shop owned by Joseph Onorztia, 574 Pembroke street, and stole cloth valued at $50.
 Entrance was also gained to the home of Martin Krinks. Corn Hill road. The thieves stole a quantity of food and clothing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12

Arrested last night upon the com plaint of his wife, who claimed that he attempted to put her and her sis ter out of the house, John Moran, of 5S west avenue was arraigned in the city court today, charged with breach of the peace. Moran received a jail sentence of 30 days. but was placed on probation for one year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
HELP

Those who desire to give em- ploy1nent about the home or grounds should call Community Service, telephone Noble 1910.
 This service is designed upon tho theory that some distress will be relieved if every house. holder who has something: that ought to be done by others will have it done now.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
STATE WILL MAKE
 FINAL ARGUMENTS
 THIS AFTERNOON
(BY JOHN BRADLEY

Mary Wade wife of Elwood B. Wade, is still in St Vim cents hospital where at today attendants reported her be her strength er her terrible court yesterday afternoon
 Mrs. Ebert Wade, his mother, no allowed in the court this morning but place the sherfs office where waits while the of her for murder being enacted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
REDUCTION OF
 CREWS CAUSES
 TROUBLE TALK

of this city siderable There is of a
 epoint of will be f new
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
THE WEATHER

Weather forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Unsettled and colder to- night and Thursday.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather and lower temper
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
CLASH
 OVER SHELTON
 BANK RECEIVER

interesting situation is expected develop the application recevershp for the Shelton Bank and which be heard tomorrow afternoon at o,cln cI.atth orrt house here
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
REDUCE U. S. FORCE
 IN GERMANY

Washington, Jan 12-Reduction of the American forces of occupation in Germany from 15.0o0 to 5000 has been ordered sby the War Depart mept.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
ToDAYs PROFILE

r..aav'. nronle is on Page !
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-12
PUT OUT OF HOUSE

BPS S41 116s
The Carlisle independent., 1921-01-13
EARLY CHICKS INSURE EGGS
 FOR NEXT WINTER

To insure eggs for winter, chicks should be matched in the spring and given good growth, advises H. B. Lansden, poultry specialist of the Agricultural Extension Division, Uni versity of Arkansas. Poultry breed- CTS should watch for the best layers through December and January and mark them because they make the best breeders.
 It is best to begin now while there is plenty of time to prepare for early hatching, Mr. Lansden further ad- vises. Get out the incubator that was stored away last year, clean it up and see that every part is in order. Order the necessary parts if any are miss ing and have them on hand so that a delay wont be caused when matching season starts.
 Thorough disinfecting is necessary if good results are to be obtained. The brooder and brooder house should be renovated, and the brooder put in
The Carlisle independent., 1921-01-13

good working condition. If the poul- try raiser expects to use "Old Biddy" as tHe incubator, she should be pro- videel with special breeding room or dark shed and removed to that de- partnent as soon as she becomes brooser, making the transfer after dark Put nest egg in the nest and wait until she becomes settled and shows determination to accept the change before intrusting her with hatehing eggs
 Intpointing out a few things to do for the laying hen in winter MT. Lans- den Hays that hen to lay well, should drin2 great quantity of water in winter as we'll as in summer. The water should be warmed because ice cold' water chills the body, reduces the temperature and circulation and retafds egg production.
 lf1hens are getting no green feed to alt as laxitive and cleanser, they should be given Epson salts every 10 dayl5 at the rate of one pound to 100 heps. Give it to them in drinking
The Carlisle independent., 1921-01-13
HE WANTS A CHAIR TO SIT
 DOWN IN

The superintendent of public in struction has recently received let ter bearing heart burning and i'm dignant protest, from a man teacher if one Of the the rural schools Of iiii- nois. The burden of his remon- strance is that the directors refused and continue to refuse to- buy a chair for him to "sit down on."
 Would that some of our learned ed- ucators in our higher institutions of education would address themselves to the real matters that have to do with this great work of teaching. These learned gentlemen spend so much of their time in talking about the enthusiasm and self-devotion of the teacher, his knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the capaci- ties of the child, his ability to relate the activities of the school room to the needs of the community. But what one of them has ever addressed his thought and energy to the great subject of, 3How to Force the Direc- tors of School to Buy Chair for the Teacher to Sit Down On" Here is great aching void in our scheme of public education that some would be instructor might take as his theme for doctors degree.-Selected