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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20

producer is so registered with the Col lector of Internal Revenue, and a per- init is not issued by this office or any office of the Government for the pur- pose, none being required
 '-It is apparently this tax-exempting provision whcih has been the principal source of the confusion which has arisen. It has seemingly been sup posed that the effect of the provision is to allow the production of 200 gal Ions of intoxicating wine for use in the home, free from the restrictions imposed by the National Prohibition act. The provision has no such effect. It relates to taxation solely, and does not affect the restrictions imposed by the National Prohibition act.
 Under the provisions of the latter act the 200 gallons Of fruit juice which may be produced without payment of tax must, like any further quantity produced for home use without a per init, be notwithstanding. There is no legislative provision anywhere for manufacturing either intoxicating wine, cereal beverages, so-called home brew, or distilled spirits in the home, or elsewhere, for beverage purposes
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
Road Building Costs
 Drop From $60,OOO To
 $45,OOO A Mile In Conn.

Hartford. Sept 2o.-Road building costs in Connecticut have dropped 25 per cent since the first of the year, it was learned yesterday at the office of State Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett The broad con crete highway from Hartford to Der lin, which cost the state S6O,o00 a mile to build last year could be built today for S45.O00 a, mile. This Is the best type of road in the state.
 It was largely to get the benefit Of these reduced figures that the high way department, deferred Its two year road building program. The lower prices makes possible the con struction of nearly twenty-five miles more of new highways in the state with the money appropriated by the Lesislature, than would have been possible under last years rates.
 Connecticut spent s7.127, 96o.s4 on it's state highways during the fiscal wear ended July 1, according to figures made public yesterday. Refunds from all sources of S1,130. .935.97. including s9o.O from the government on ac- count of federal aid roads. s375.ooo
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20

Two real estate deals. one of which has already been closed, reached the ears of the waiting public today. One is the sale of the Colonial Apart ments, and the other is the offering for sale Of the Judson property on Fairfield avenue.
 The Judson property which is To- eated al 172, 175, 176 and IFS Fair Studio Building, is a valuable piece of land situated in the center of the business district It houses on the ground floors the Alfred Fox Piano and !he Barker Bakery.
 It is now owned and has been placed m the era1 estate market by YaleS University. sole benefciaries of the million dollar estate of the late Robert M. Judson. During his life Mr. Judson, who was known for his eccentric business dealings, consist ently refused on several occasions to sell the building or remodel or inn prove 1t in any way. a
 Negotiations have been opened by agents for the purchase of the prop erty. which is one of the most desir- able in the city. As soon as it changes hands it undoubtedly will one of the most modern business sites in Bridgeport
 The Colonial apartm ents at the corner of State street and West ave nue, was one of the first apartm ent dwellings to be erected in Bridgeport. Negotiations have been practically closed between William P Kirk, former mayora1ty candidate, and Lionel Levy the present owners, for the sale of the building to an out-of- town party No casf1 transaction fig ured in the deal, it is underst ood, as Mir. Kirk and MT. Levy accepted in exchange 315 building lots at Silver Sands, Milford.
 MT. Levy. who is a prominent real estate operator. promoted the erec- ton of the apartments. The site was purchased from Edward c. Spargo. and MT. Levy negotiated a building
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
Legislation
 Supported
 By Groups

Washington, Sept. 2o-President Harding is viewing with grave con cern, the prospect of the Senate get ting into a legislative snarl after the became known today.
 The question of Senate Leadership Is not involved in the situation. The
 growing disposition of Senators, whether they be Republicans or Dem ocrats, to divide themselves off, to form 'tb1ocs' has virtually left the Senate with only nominal leaders. Party lines are being ignored, the Presidents wishes are being disre- garded or Haunted, as Republican colleagues in organizing combinations of groups in support of or in opposi- tion to pending legislation
 The Agricultural bloc" was the be- ginning. Its success in forcing through legislation intended to bene- other blocs despite the Presidents open disapproval of the "b1oc" idea
 While the agricultural bloc'' is threatening to upset Sen. Penroses prediction that the tax bill will not consume more than two weeks of
 bloc composed of Republican and Democratic senators to the s'anti- beer bfH' is promising to make fresh trouble. Panama tolls and disarma- ment are two other moot questions about which Republicans and Demo- crats are alike prepared to have much to say.
 Senator Penrose will report the tax bill tomorrow. Under the rules of the Senate, it will lie over until the following day when he will seek to have consideration of it begun The Senate as well as the House, will probably adjourn soon after recon vening tomorrow
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
BeIi,eUe Prem tier Unn0Ded
DeVa1era's Latest Note Under Close Scrutiny - Optimism Prevails In Dublin.

London, Sept. 20.-A1though Ea- monn De Valera's latest peace note was more concilatory than his pre- ceding messages there was every in dicaion that Premier Lloyd George would remain firm in his demand that the Sim F'ein renounce their claim for an Irish republic.
 De Valera's note, which was re- ceived by the Premier at Gair1och. Scotland, last night, was today under scrutiny both by Premier Lloyd George and officials of the British government in London. Despite the ported that the cabinet would not meet at Inverness, until late in the week.
 The Irish dead lock has apparently reached its sharpest crisis and the next 24 hours should reveal whether d peace conference is possible or the collapse of the Irish arnistice is in evitab1e. In official circles belief was expressed that the Premier would re- ply to De Valera with promptness and some even suggested that the Sim Fein leader might have the answer in his hands before midnight.
 Today was the date originally pro- posed by Pemier Lloyd George for the opening of the Irish Peace conference at Inverness, but the barley seems so far off as ever unless there is a sud- den back down.
 Dublin, Sept 2o-A more optints- JIG 1eSl1nS over I15 lI1SIl pShSC oAb- uation prevailed here today when the Sim Fein cabinet met to canvass the latest development. Fears had been prevalent that Eamonn De Valera might break off the negotiations, and Sim F'ein leaders expressed sausfac- ton over the tone adopted in the Irish note of Monday evening.
 Most of the Sim Feiners had no fault to find with De Valera's declar- alton that he sought no conditions or guarantees prior to the proposed peace barley. The Republicans say that De Valera put 1relands case up to the Premier.
 It was pointed out, however, that if Lloyd George insists upon cond1- tions before the barley, the Irish side can make no further approaches for meeting.
 Tn some quarters, Premier Lloyd Georges telegram of Sunday night was interpreted as a threat of war unless the Sim F'einers compiled with the demand for withdrawal of all aIlusions to an Irish Republic, pe- fore the conference
 Belfast, Sept 20'The Belfast Tele- graph says today that a. Sim rem camp with 500 men has been estaD- lished at Drunaness, County Down. six miles from the Bally krnler m ternment camp, where more than thousand Irish Republican prisoners are located.
 The Sim Fein flag is flying over the camp and drilling is being carried on actively, the newspaper asserts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20

from towns on account of state aid roads and s2S5.ooo from counties. made @ net expenditure of s5.997.0 ST. Considerable of this was covered by fees. fines and forfeitures of the motor vehicle department and there- fore went into replacements.
 Almost counter balancing 6 draft of S350,000 made on the state treas- ury last week. the department turned into the treasury during the week S219. 9.45496 and has S9o.000 more in sight within the next two weeks from the government on account of federal aid roads the cost of which Is shared equally by the state and the govern ment
 The United States allotment to Con- necticut for federal aid roads since 1917 reaches a total of S1689. 900. making the total expenditure for such roads in this state S3.37S.900 in four years.
 Miscellaneous receipts of the high way department during the past fiscal year were 5000. Records of the de- partment show that there were some months when its expenditures ex- ceeded $1,o00,00o.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
Delegates entativelv
 Selected

London, Sept. 20.-A1l branches of the British government will be rep resented at the Washington confer ence on limitation of ornaments and Far East problems according to the Exchange Telegraph company today. the following British delegates have tentatively been selected to go to Washington:
 A. J. Balfour, Great Britain's fore- most diplomat
 A. Bonar Law, former cons1fltant or Premier Lloyd George and gov. erenment spokesman in the House of Commons.
 Earl Beatty, commander of the fleet and foremost authority on naval affairs.
 Sir Iamington Worthington- Evans, secretary of state for war.
 Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson chief of the imperial general staff.
 Lord Leigh.
 MT. Law has not been active in politics for months, owing to ill., health.
 Lloyd George, as announced by the International News Service a week ago. probably will be kept at home by European matters.
 The political correspondent of the Central News said it might be ac- ceptod as a fact that neither Pre- m1er Lloyd George nor Marquis Cur zen, the foreign secretary, would go to Washington.
 According to the Central News, the appeal to the country on two ques- tionS:
 1.-Irdsh peace.
 2.-Unerilp1oymen
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20

whether indictments will be asked will be decided at the next meeting ;of the grand jury a, week hence II was stated that so far. no eVaoence passed or offered.
 Dr. Gabor Kingstone. Reginold Morley and Miss Joyce Clark, were Ethe three witnesses examined on thl9 fphase of the case.
 The grand jury also opened an m touiry into the alleged efforts at con- icealment of an autopsy performed on lthe body of Miss Rappe at the sani- Earium where she died. without permit from the coroner'S office. pr. M. E. ERumwel1, on whose authority this au- ttopsy was held, was before the grand Ejury for a lengthy period.
 District Attorney Bray received word to-day that Mrs May Parsons, Ia minor witness in the case, who dis lappeared shortly after the initial in ivestigation has been located by .de- Icided whether or not her return will be ordered. Lowell Sherman, actor friend of Arbuckle. and companion al Ethe hotel party, has not yet been To- tcated, it was stated
 pr. Arthur Beardslee, who was to ihave testified before the grand jury Hast night, failed to arrive. District Attorney Brady will question him ] :.pon his arrival from his huntins tdcnce from being available until now. l Both the state and the defense are anxious to learn Dr. Beardslee's d1ag- nosis of Miss Rappe'S case and the netnre of the medical treatment giv- ' District Attorney Brady who has tDIanned a. trip to Los Angeles In search of evid was forced 10 oe- 1 fer it until after the preliminary ex- Ia mination is completed, because of nress1,re of work in connection with t1he preparation of the case.
 Roscoe Arbuckle and his wife, Mrs. I NIinta Durfee ArbuckIe, having for
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
Held ForDeathOf
 Two Girls

Coroner John J. Phelan in a find ing made public this morning does ble for the death of Mary Chfepuly. aged 5, and Anna Chiepult, not quite three, who were killed at 11:20 on the morning of Friday, September g, when caught in the collapse of a brick wall on the boundary of prop erty belonging to the Ideal Coal company on Lindley street The children lived at 311 Ldn6ley street. next door to the coal company, of which John Chioto is president
 The wall which extended for A feet. was 6 feet high and 12 inches thick, and according to Building Commissions Rowland, was inspect ed as a fire wall. and passed upon, and not as a retaining wall to hold the leaning weight of $50 tons of coal. This amount was estimated by E. F. Fletcher of Bridgeport, HeFbert E. Elton of New Haven, and Scofield &s Ford, of Bridgeport. all expert en- gineers, to be in the five coal pockets when the wall collapsed. The officers of the Ideal company believed the amount to be 100 tons less, but at any rate believed they could fill the bins and had them as full early in the year without the wall being affected.
 Davis & Dane. local architects, maintained all through the inquest that William Martin & Sons. local contractors, had not adhered to the plans and specifications, and that the wall would have answered the pur- pose intended by the coal company, had the specifications been followed. Martin on the stand stated that the lapse from the plans was after agreement and conversation with Chioto.
 The case has excited a great deal of interest because of the fact that William Martin of the contracting g firm who built the wall, is also a member of the Bridgeport Board of Building Commissioners.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
Foch Gets Ready For.
 Visit Here

Brest. Sept. 20-Marsha1 F'och who on October 22 will sail for the United States has gone into training for the trip on his Brittany estate a few miles from here. He will stay there for a month getting in condition to meet expects to attend while visiting the United States. The American Legion aries who were invited to France dur ing the past month made it clear to marshal" and that record honors and Inequalities would feature the vel come accorded him.
 Poor Marshal Fayol1e was on the verge of dyspepsia when he returned from America the marshal is said to have remarked jokingIy, "and he has a much better stomach than I. If the Americans insist upon banqueting me as they propose, I am afraid the battle of America will be my undo ing"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
Bitter Fight
 On Probating
 Of Nelson Will

Afte.- bitter opposition on the part of Harry w. Nelson of this city. aopt- ed son of the deceased, the will of the late William A. Nelson was finally admitted for probate by Judge Paul Miller yesterday.
 MT. Nelson'S will, which was drawn up on December 22, 1920, left almost all of his property, including his home at Nos 122 and PA Savoy St. with the furniture and furnishings and whatever cash he had in the bank at the time of his death, to Eliza M. Hal1ock, for the past four years his housekeeper. A farm in Massachu- l. sets, the value of which is not known is left to his adopted son.
 In all probability the case will be appealed to the Superior court by Harry Nelson. He claims that un- due influence was brought to bear on his father when he made the will. The American Bank and Trust com pany were named executors.
 The property left to Miss Ha1lock is estimated at being worth we'll over S5.O00.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
Five Labor Men Are
 Delegates

- Washington, Sept. 2o-Labor will
 have no part in the preparation of the Agenda of the conference on unen- ployment which will assemble here next Monday. Secretary Hoover's s announcement of the list of delegates and others who are serving in an ad- : visory capacity disclosed that while there are five organized labor men , among the 3S delegates, who have
 accep pted invitations there is no la bor representation on the advisory economic council which will shape
 the course of the conference
 The council is to furnish the key
 note for the conference. Its delibera-
 tions will be shaped very largely along the lines indicated by the data and
 charts compiled vsby this group of ex- i perts who are making a study of various fields of industry.
 Despite labor's absence from the , advisory council, it's representation in . the general conference is strong. Or
 ganized labor's five members will be able to exert more potent influence
 than any other single group or indus-
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
MT. Zero Changes His Tactics To Peaceful
 Penetration Today

they might hold meetings and take up collections.
 Meanwhile, Urbain, plainly convinc- ed that he has started the ball roll ing and that he can afford to Ego easy was making good natured soft spoken addresses to good sized crowd of jobless men in front oe Blake's doughnUt dispensary on 34th street, just off 9th avenue, handing out vari-co1ore tickets that served as the sesame for a meal of beef liver, beans and coffee-as many he1pinS as the boys could put away
 Led douX was having the time or his life He was all smiles. lie did not overlook the reporters; indeed. he courted their attention and tol;l them all they wished to kEf'v---eXcert for the one subject of slave" auctions. In- cidentally he was at tue news stand bright and early. buying ten copies or ey cry New York newspaper Some of then he gave to the jobiess; the others he clipped for Mr. Zero has quite g. collection of clippings
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
Hold Inquest
 On Victim
 Of Accident

Coroner John P. Phelan will hold an inquest at nine o'clock tomorrow morning into the death of Chester Benedict, TO, of 295 Harriett street, who died yesterday afternoon at the Bridgeport hospital, after being fatal vicinity of the U. M- c. plant on Bar mum avenue.
 The unfortunate man is said to have become wedged between a trolley and an automobile. driven by Henry J. rnotorist and Motorman Laudious, 53 White street were placed under ar rest on a technical charge of man. slaughter and they were released, their case being continued until Sep tenber 27. pending the coroner's in vesugation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20

New York. Sept. 2o.-Balked by the police in his efforts to repeat in New York the slave auctions he staged in Boston, 'tMr. Zero"--Urban J. Le- douX-changed his tactics from de- liant aggression to peaceful penetra- ton to-day. However, his dramatic auctioning attempts, climaxed last night by riots in and around Bryant Park, where police reserves with night sticks broke up the mob of thousands after wild battling, has brought the unemployment situation in this metropolis to @ head and it appeared early to-day that an organ ized movement If unemployed were determined ito finish what MT. Zero' had started.
 While Urbain began the day dis pensing generous quantities, an up- town doughnut "parlor'' a commit tee from the unemployment was out lining plans to force relief from the city Their first step will be a de- raand on Mayor Hyian to throw open the armories to all service men where
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20

Notwithstanding fruit juice can be made in the home. Intoxicating wine home brew and distilled spirits may not be made Two hundred gallons of non-intoxicating fruit juice may be manufactured tax free by the head of a family by registering with the Col lector of Internal Revenue. This tax exemption provision has been the source of confusion. The effect of this is not to allow the manufacture ot 200 gallons of intoxicating wine free from the restrictions of the National Prohibition act, but merely to allow the manufacture of 200 gallons of non-intoxicating fruit juices free of tax.
 Under the revenue act of 1918 fruit juices, other than apple cider, con- taining one-half of 1 per cent. or more of alcohol by volume are taxed as wine. The same act exempts from tax 200 gallons of wine per annum manufactured by the head of the fam fly, provided he registers with the Col lector of Internal Revenue for the dis trict in the manner indicated by Treasury decision 2765, but no ex- emption from tax is allowed unless the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
Volstead Says His Life Was
 Threatened

Minneapolis. Minn.. Sept; 2o-Ad- sota Anti-Saloon League here last night, Congressman A. J. Volstead of Minnesota stated that his life had been threatened on his departure from Washington. He said he was warned in a letter that he would never take his seat again in the House"
 The threat. he said, was not the first he had received since taking an active part in the fight against viola tors of the prohibition amendment. All the letters he said were anony- nous.
 MT. Volstead discussed the prohtbi- ton laws and entered a plea for dras- tic treatment of vtolators,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
Police Seek
 For Chunpsii

Local police conducted nenergetic search last night for Louis Chumpi, 25, of this city, who is wanted in Waterbury for the murder of Tony Cipriano, but were unable to locate the fugitive. The alleged murderer is said to have been formerly e1n- p1oyed at the Atlantic abaret here, and at one time was well known in ridgeport sporting circles.
 Cipriano, who was shot down in Main street, Waterbury, yesterday, died in St. Mary's hospital within half an hour. after the shooting The fight which preceded the shooting is said to have been precipitated over the collection of a small bill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
TWO SEEK DIVORCE.

William T. Crowley, Jr., this city, asks a divorce from Alice Grenache Crowley. New Bedford, Mass, in ac- ton started today The couple were married in Quincy, Mass, April 27, 1918, and desertion is alleged since July 9, 1918.
 Margaret Loeber, Bridgeport. asks a separation from William Loeber, New York city. alleging in papers filed today desertion since May IS. 1S1s. They were married April 23, 191S and she asks also custody of a minor child, William. aged six.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
Grand Jury To Decide On
 Indictments
District Attorney Announces Important Head, way-Open Inquiry Into Efforts to Conceal Autopsy Held on Body of Miss Rappe = Ar buckles Wife Comforts Him.

San Francisco Sept the grand jury adjourned early to-day session. District Attorney Brady announced important had been made toward e tabshing that fra1neup had existed to impeach the te
 onv of Miss Provost the states star witnesses in the case of Fa) Arbuce, charged with the murder mia Ramp film actress.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
TO ELECT FALLS SUCCESSOR.

Albuquerque, N. M., Sept. 2o.-New Mexico voters go to the polls today to choose a United States senator to serve out the unexpired term of AL bert B. Fall. who entered the cabinet of President Harding on March 4 as 1925. The candidates are Holm O. Bursum, Republican, appointed by the governor to serve until the election, nd Richard H. Hanna, Democrat.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
Two Big Deals Are HeraIds Of
 New Activity
Colonial Apartments - One of First of Kind in City Changes Hands = .Judson Property Composing Large Block Fairfield Avenue Is Now on Market

First inings of gigantic real estate wolves several of the most highly valued properties center of Bridgeport reached the to-day estate operators and leading business keey alert with anticipation, knowing they do that activities would prove the long sought boon building trades.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-20
Iierney Now Back On Duty

Patrolman Thomas A. Tierney who was shot and severely wounded by an unidentified gunnlan several weeks ago, returned to active police duty today, as acting doorman in 1he Third precinct. The shooting oc- cured at night while Tierney was pa trolling his beat in State street eAten- sion, and the gunman was never ap- Drehend ed.