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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-13
CARDS OF THANKS.

1EAVERS. We wish to extend TO our friends
and relatives sincere thanks for their
Kindness. expressions Of sympathy and beau
Gful noral tributes. at the death OF our hus-
band and father. WILLIAM HOMER BEAN-
EES. HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Ref. wish to express my sincere thsnEs
and appreciation TO my relatives and friends.
for their Kindness and sympathy. ais" the
beautiful floral tributes sent at the death Oh
my beloved wife. KATIE RElS.
JOHN REF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-13
MRS. HOWARD DEAD.

Mrs. Elizabeth Al. Howard, widow Of
DR.. Joseph T. Howard. died Tuesday
morning at the age Of seventy-nine.
ernoon at 2 o'clock. at the residence
Of her>son. Dr.. A. L. Howard. 651e 18th
street northwest. Rev. DR.. Forrest J.
Prettyman. Rev. DR.. ]. Howard Wells
and Rev. DR.. Clovis Chappell ofiiciated.
Interment was in Glenwood cemetery.
Mrs. Howard's late husband DR.. TO-
seph T.. Howard, who died eleven
years. ago. was lifelong resix
dent of Washington and q prominent
pranticing physician In this city
Mrs Howard Is survived by two sons,
DIR. ]. r. y. Howard and DR.. A. l..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-13

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-13
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
KEEPER WILL IS PROBATED

The will of the late Jacob Kiefer, prominent Bridgeporter, has been ad- mitted to probate, and Judge Paul l.. Miller today confirmed the appoint . ment of William k. Burnhan as sole executor. The total estate amounts to several thousands of dollars
 Several bequests are made under the terms of the will including $500 to the Mountain Grove cemetery As sociation, $500 to Mrs. Emma F. Wheeler, his former housekeeper; $500 to Leroy G. Cooper of New York, a grandson; $2OO to Dorothy Lyon, of Bridgeport; $100 to Natalie Wilson Fitch, a granddaughter, and s1O0 to Catherine Lavin, a servant The residue of the estate, tota1ing s several thousands, was left to his daughter, Mrs. William E. Burnham.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
Report StiZL11aan O DiDorce Fame
 70 Leaue Bank

New York, April 26-It was re- liably reported in Wall Street today that c. V. Rich, executive manager of the National City Bank has pracu- cal1y been decided upon by directors of that institution to succeed the multi-millionaire James A. Stillman as president.
 A meeting of the directors was scheduled for today but it is not known what action will be taken this week on either Stillman's resignation or Rich'S election.
 Stillrnan has had wide notoriety re- gently as a result of his suit for di- vorce against Mrs. Eff Potter Still man, whose alleged relations with an Indian guide were conspicuously brought to the front Stillman ques- toned the paternity of little Guy Stillman, the fourth child born to his wife, charging that the Indian guide was it's father.
 Mrs. StiIlman, denying all such charges, named a former chorus girl as correspondent in her counter suit for divorce
 The Stillnlan suit is still in the pre- liclinary stages. Mrs Stillman having been awarded S!,500 monthly and s27.50O counsel fees, pending settle ment of the case
 Rich, who is scheduled to succeed Stillman. has long been with the Ma tional City Bank and enjoys the con- fidence of the directors and various executive officers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
Harding Pays Press Of Country
 Great Tribute

New York, April 26-A letter from President Harding bespeaking a con- tinuance of the lofty motives that in Spired American newspapers during g the war was read today at the annual luncheon of the Associated Press at the Waldorf Astoria.
 Regretting that he could not yield to the temptation to play Tuant and attend the luncheon of fellow publish CTS, he also expressed the hope that the administration would be able to deserve and retain the lavish meas ure of good will and confidence ac- corded it thus far.
 He said in part: "As a newspaper publisher I am disposed to arrogate to myself bit of special qualification to judge the service that the journal istic press has rendered to our coun- which we have passed and which is not yet ended I know how earnestly and effectively the press tried to hold up the hands of all who were carrying forward our nations activities during the war. On tI.e other hand my ser vice in public life gave me more spe- ciaI insight into the relations between the government and the instrument talities of publicity. No more quai- fed, intelligent and patriotic service was rendered to the nation and the great cause than that so freely given by the newspapers. Looking back upon it as one of the chief assets on the side of national morals, I cannot but bespeak a continuance of the lofty motives that inspired it, and of the generous, considerate. helpful attitude
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
GOVERNMENT
 TO OINTERVENE IN
 MARINE STRIKE

Washington, April 26-ForecaSt of government intervention in the ma- rine strike called for May was given today when Admiral Benson, chairman of the Shipping Board. is sued a call for a conference between the marine unions and the steamship Interests to be held here tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
 T trust that the result of this con- ference will be one of fairness and mutual regard and that an earnest effort will be made to reach an agree ment on a reasonable basis.'' Admiral Benson said. in issuing the call for the conference.
 It is probable that Secretary of La bor Davis and Secretary of Commerce Hoover will be invited to sit in the conference. Secretary Davis and Ad- miral Benson have had several con- ferences on the shipping situation. and it is understood here that they have worked out a plan for interven- ton in the event that the interests involved faile to forestall a strike.
 New York, April 26-National of ficers Of the Marine Engineers Bene- ficiaI association will leave here to- night for Washington where they will confer with Admiral Benson chairman of the U. s. Shipping board, who is endeavoring to avert a strike that would tie up practically all American shipping.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
CHAMBER IS FIRM IN STAND
 ON BOND ISSUE

The Chamber of Commerce will not support the city's move to secure authorization for $300,00O issue of Charity Emergency bonds. The or Sanization, has consistently opposed all bond issues, and in a recent let ter to Mayor Wilson empha ticaIly set forth their views and publicly an nounced they would not favor any short term notes or bonds.
 Secretary Seward B. Price when questioned by a Times reporter as he was leaving to attend the convention of the United States Chamber of Commerce in Atlantic City, referred to the letter as setting forth clearly and concisely the Chambers stand on this or any other issue, save school bonds.
 When Mayor Wilson can show us good and sufficient reasons for not levying a special tax to meet the present emergency, then we shall not deviate in our stand to oppose any further bond issues," he said
 When reminded that the city be- Eeved a special tax too great a hard ship for small property owners and that they feared it would afford land lords another means for increasing rents, Secretary Price called atten- ton to the fact that a tax to raise S30O,000 would not amount to more one-half mills.
 That isn't such big matter as some people seem to think" argued MT. Price. Take for instance a man cial tax would amount to about one thirtieth of what he pays now. ap- proximately three per cent, or ac- tually about S1.50 increase.
 'As l said before, until we can be shown a better plan than that of 1evying a special tax we will remain firm in our stand to oppose new bond issues and increase the onded debt"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
IRELAND WARRING FOR INDEPENDENCE
 SAYS COMMUNIQUE

Dublin, April 26-''It is not gener- ally recognized that what is at pres ent going on in Ireland is a war of independence, neither more or less, '' said statement issued today at the headquarters of the Irish Republi- can army and passed by the Sim Fein military censor Events in Ireland cannot be understood unless this fact is kept clearly in mind. Ireland is the one nation in Europe that is still under the heel of the foreigner; and the Irish people have made up their minds that they too will rid themselves of foreign domi- nation.
 "In it's fight for independence the Irish nation is employing as it's in strument the Irish Republican army that is to say, the Irish volunteers now formally taken over by the na- uonal government, Like any other bound to the national government by an oath of allegiance sworn by the individual volunteer. The text of this oath follows
 |" T. do solemu1y swear Cor af- firn1) that I do not and shall not yield a voluntary support to any pretended government, authority or power within Ireland hostile or inin- Cor affirm) that to the best of my Knowledge and ability I will support and defend the Irish Republic, which is Dai1 Eireann, against all eneiI1eS, 1OIelSn anu OOHleSucJ LI1dL I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, and that take this ob- ligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, so help me God
 '"The Irish Republican army is car rying out it's task according to well defined principles and with a care full estimation of the means at it's dis posal- It is adopting the measures that in the opinion of it's command
 (Coninued on Page Six.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
WILL NOT
 WAIT TO FUND DEBT
U. $. State Department Will Soon Notify Great Britain It Is Ready to Start Nego tiations.

Washington, April o. Funding of the British debt of $5,OOO,OOO,OOO due the United States will not wait wait upon settlement of Ger man separations, nor any other foreign or domestic ifs cal problems, Secretary of the Treasury Mellon declared today.
 The State department soon will no tify Great Britain that this govern ment is ready to proceed with nego- tiations, to convert the demand notes held by the treasury into long time obligations This government is Mellon said and speed them to a con clusion.
 Lord Chalmers probably will sail at an early date from London and handle the question for England. probably with the assistance of the British ambassador. Sir Auckland Geddes.
 has for sometime been eager to press the debt question to settlement, but has been compelled to wait pending the formulation of definite policy on the deDIS or Dy the EreS- idnnt and his cabinet.
 Secretary Mellon's discussion of the debt question today left no doubt that this governments policy has been determined although official dis closure was made either of the plan which the treasury may offer, or of the mode of procedure which proba- bly will be followed
 Secretary Mellon will be the active negotiator for the United States. He has devoted great study to the whole problem and is eager for an adjust Incnt that will meet with favor among Rhe American people
 Under the Liberty Loan Acts, 1t would be impossible for this govern nent to extend the maturitieS of the British debt beyond 1947. At the treasury it is expected the debt set tIement would provide that the Brit fish government shall in the near fu- ture begin prompt payment of the interest, amounting alone to S25O,- UpO 900 a year and also dnclUde a, pro vision for gradual curtailmcnt of the principal of the debt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
HAROLD H. ROSE DIES
 AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Harold Hayden Rose. son of John w. and Carrie H. Rose, 199 Wells street, died yesterday afternoon. after a long and painful illness. He was 26 years old. a young man of great promise, who was in unusually robust health until within a few months. He is survived by his wife, and by brother. Ellsworth Rose. He was a member of Olivet Congregational church, well known to many persons. and popular with all his friends. His father. John w. Rose, is business manager Of The Times. with which ne has been connected for many years The funeral will be Thursday after noon. at gao from the home of the parents. Rev Herbert S. Brown of the Olivet Congregational church will conduct the service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
Twelve Leave
 For Convention

Twelve members of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce left this noon for Atlantic City to attend the annual convention of the United States Cham Der of Commerce. The convention opens today in The Traymore and will continue until Saturday. Among inc local party were President Stan ley H. Bullard. of the State Chamber; President D. Fairchild Wheeler, Of the Bridgeport Chamber: Vice-Presl- dents William T. Hincks, Edmund S. Wolfe Sumner Simpson and Angus NTacKenzie; Secretary Seward B. Price: Director r. J. Kingsbury, Carl Baldwin. George S. Hawley and Brad ford D. Pierce. and Alpheus Winter of the Manufacturers Associa uon-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
MOTOR BOAT ON SECOND LEG
 OF JOURNEY

New York. April 26-The fifty foot ocean going 800 horse power motor boat Gar II Junior, piloted by it's owner, Garfield A. Wood of De- 1roit, was today speeding from Savannah, Ga-, to Norfolk, Va, on the second leg of it's 1,240 mile record making dash from Miami, Fla, to New York Word received today at the offices of Motor Boating, whose editor, C. F. Chapman, is aboard the Gar IT corrected reports that said the boat hoped to beat the Havana Spec ial the crack Atlantic Coast Line train from Miami into New York
 What Wood is endeavoring to do. it was said, is to beat the actual run ming time of the train which the craft is doing so far. The boat is being run only about IS hours out of 24. The boat has no relief crew, while the train gets a new crew every few hun- dred miles,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
SIMONS MAY
 BE MINISTER
 TO AMERICA

Berlin, April 26 - Dr. Walter Si- mons, the German Foreign Minister who has been guiding the difficult indemnity course of his government is expected to go to WaShing gton as the German ambassa dor to the United States when peace is declared be- tween America and Germany, ac- cording to persistent reports in the ReichStag lobby today.
 Dr. Simons' health has become inn paired and he is said to be anxious to resign as Foreign Minister as soon as the Preparations problem is out of the way. Even some of the staunch- est supporters of the Foreign Minister favor his resignation on account of the bitter opposition his policy has aroused among the Industrial group.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
VETERAN MASON
 DIED EARLY TODAY

William ". Porter eighty-two 0 years old died at -his home 249 Hunt ington Road. early this morning. He is survived by his wife. Ellen; one daughter, Mrs. E. N. Cunning, and two sons. Charles Porter and Fred J. Porter, of the Connecticut Web and Buckle Company; also two grand children, Mrs. F.. B. Merritt and Sher- man W. Cunning, and one great grandchild, Elizabeth Jane Merritt. MT. Porter was one of the two oldest charter members of Corinthian lodge, No. 1o4, F. 6s A. M. Funeral services will be held from his late home on Thursday at p. m-. interment in Mountain Grove cemetery. Rev. Hal T. Kearns of the Universalist church will officiate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
BLUE RIBBON CO.,,
 FILES COMPLAINT

Another of the many. many ap- peals in Superior court from the find Board of Relief or both found it's way into Superior court today when the Blue Ribbon Body company. To- cated on Fairfield avenue near State street function. filed a complaint. It is stated that the property was right fully listed at a value of s159.15O, but that the assessors marked it at S243,- 629
 The Board of Relief evidently thought this figure high for S25, 900 was shaved off the commissioners to- tai. but it is claimed that with this reduction the assessment is far from fair and equitable
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
,et later in the day.

. It is understood that the German communication is lengthy and con- ciderable time is necessary for its de- coding by the departmental experts.
 It was believed that the work of decoding would be sufficiently ad- vanced during the day to enable the cabinet to consider the salient DOT tions of the German proposals at least
 Although no hint was allowed to go forth concerning the exact nature of Geman offer, the forecasts Cahled from abroad that Germany is willing to compromise on d baSsi of approx imately 200,000,0 ,0O0,O 900 marks-were believed to be correct in the main.
 It seemed certain that the State Department will not make public the German proposals until they have been considered at some length by President Harding, Sec. Hughes and other responsible officials, upon whom will devolve the task of trans mitting them to the Allied powers or sending them back to Berlin.
 The situation is regarded as a pc culiarly delicate one by officials here, but confidence was expressed today that the intimate solution will be generally satisfactory It is accepted as a fact by officials that Great Bri- tain would be very reluctant to see France carry through her avowed plans to seize additional German ter ritOry if the German proposals are not to her liking.
 Italy would be even more reluctant it is believed, thus if the German pro posa1s are as favorable as forecasts
 Continued on Page Six.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
BRIDGEPORT GETTING BETTER, BUT THREE
 CASES IN CITY COURT

Bridgeport is fast growing into a well behaved city. Three minor cases constituted the official business of the City court today.
 Robert Searles, of 1917 Main street, who was arrested yesterday for eart- ing uncovered cans of ashes through the streets. was arraiSned on charges Of violating the City ordinance. JudS- ment was suspended
 Fred BoEe. of 1888 Broadway. N. Y, forfeited So5 bonds when he failed 10 appear to answer charges of reck- less driving.
 The case of Yakof Oncepa, of 131 Warren street. who was arrested last night for drunkenness and resistance was continued until tomorrow under bonds of S25.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
BREAD BACK ON
 PRICES OBTAINING
 N PREV WAR DA YS

public. and we endeavor to always lead in adjusting our merchandise prices to figures that will insure the housewife the very best in our line at q price slightly above the actual cost. Because of our vast chain or stores we are able to purchase in such quantities that we can from time to time adjust our prices to meet the needs of the community. There has been a reduction in the price of flour. and as flour is the chief component of bread. we decided to make this re- duction that the public a large percentage of which is at the present time unemployed. would reap the benefits now. There is nothing novel about this action It is simply in keeping with the policy of our com pany and from time to time other adjustments of a like character will be made
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
ANCIENT WHEEL
 IS ON EXHIBITION

The fashioned high bicycle that won the international p mile race in 1892 is being used to advertise the opening of the National Bicycle Week on Saturday. The wheel is being rid den about the city by Eddie Smith. publicity man, and former interna- tionaI bicycle champion.
 The wheel is the largest in Conncc- ticut and while ther care several of the old fashioned varieties in exist ence, Smiths wheel exceeds all in dimensions. He rode the wheel in the international races at St John'E New Brunswick, Canada, in 1892. when he won the 25 mile champion ship in 99 minutes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
MILFORD FACTORY
 MOVES TO BOSTON

Milford. April 26-Notices posted at the Goodyear Metallic Rubber Shoe ,company's factory here, a subsidiary of the L. & Rubber Co. anounce that all operations of the plant here will be suspended Friday, April 29 and that the machinery and equipment will be moved to Boston and com bined with the American Rubber Co.,. a0other r. S Rubber subsidiary. The factory is the chief industry of Mil ford employing normally 300 hands. Many of the employees will go to Bbston.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
DAIRY COMPANY
 SEEKS DAMAGES

An accident near the corner of Wood and Iranistan avenues last February, when a motor truck be- longing to the Mitchell Dairy com pany of this city was crashed by a machine owned by Cohn & Abrams Stamford, is the basis of Common pleas damage suit filed this morning. The Dairy company ask $500 for damages and loss of use of their ma chine. It is alleged that the Stamford automobile was being operated in careless and negligent manner, on the wrong side of the street, and at a high speed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26

Elsewhere in today's issue of The Times will he found the advertise ment of the Mohican Company, which contains an important announSement which will be read with great interest by local housewives It has to do with the restoration of practically the pre-war price of bread As will be seen by a perusal of the advertise mem. the one pound loat now selling at g cents is to be reduced to cents, while the 1-1-2 pound loaf now re- tailirE at F cents will be offered at 3 cents.
 < Times reporter this forenoon discussed with John Beuregard. dis rrict superintendent of the Mohican Co. the price-cut. He stated:
 Tt is generally known that the Mohican pure food stores extend from Maine to Ohio. It is our purpose at all times to cater to the needs of the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26

Responding to the urgent appe; of Mayor Wilson. members of the Legislative committee of the Board of Aldermen left for Hartford this morn ing They will appear before the Finance Committee of the General Assembly to urge authorization for an immediate issue of s3oO,O0 Charity Emergency Notes. Proceeds of the sale of the notes will be made avail able to the Charities Department to furnish employment to the thousands of unemployed workingmen on physi- cal improvements to the city,
 An exhaustive report of the ways
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
AUCER
 VISITOR HERE

Capt. George Auger of Fairfield, the largest man of the town, county and state. likewise the giant of Bar mum and Bailey's side show and the feature at Madison Square Garden, was in the city this morning, and be- fore returning to New York visited several friends at the county court house.
 He crowded himself into the eleva- tor and leaned over and peeped in the Superior court office to see if Clerk Flanagan was still following the hnN scores
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-26
WALDO'S CAR
 INJURIES BOY

Emil Hadadat, years old of 66 Pequonnock street was struck by an automobile driven by M. B Waldo of 1110 Laurel avenue, shortly before noon today. Waldo rushed the child to the Emergency hospital where he was found to be suffering from a compound fracture of the right leg. Treatment was rendered by Dr. B. J. CoyIe who removed the child to St. ViDcents hospital. Waldo was not held by the police.