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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
Democrats Will Get Jobs Proiding They Are Chased As 'Fit For Office

Regardless of the political aff1lia- tions of candidates or present office holders, Mayor Fred 'Atwater will make appointments only on the strength of the candidates fitness for the off1ce." His intention of strictly fulfilling his election night prophecy that mo party distinction will be peated in emphatic terms today, 1eav- ing no doubt that his sole aim is to make appointments for the good of the community, and not of the po- Itical party.
 '@The men name to office will be named because of their fitness, and for no other reason,' the mayor de- ference to me whether they have vot- ed the Dem mocratio ticket for years or whether they were staunch support CTS of past adnlinfstra tions, for my sole aim is to get the most capable, most efficient and the best men to conduct the affairs of Bridgeport.
 'I have stood on my economical platform, and am going to run this city, not on 8 political basis, but as a business proposition. For that reason, I cannot put into i1llp ortant offices unqualified politicians, ignorant of practical, modern business admin istration, but must use men of the hfghes ca1ibre.
 ''Simp1y because the Democratic is in power and because am Dem ocratto mayor, will not make a clean sweep of the offices in the City TIa11, in so far as the executives and clerks are concerned. Some changes must necessarily be made, but what ever vaica ncies are made will be filled with highly qualified candidates and not by off1ce-seeking politicians"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
Foreclosure Alleges
 Balance of $1, 300

A transaction that was started be- fore the sensational failure some years ago of the Burr & Knapp bank is involved in foreclosure action started this morning in Superior court by Edward T. Parker, of Lock port N. r., against Harriet R. Car ter, this city. The property involved lies between Read and Cow1es streets.
 A proqnissory note was written April 26, 1912, by John J. McFar- land, who negotiated a loan of $3.2o0 from the Burr & Knapp bank. Will jam B. Rice originally held the note and later, for a consideration, 1t passed into the hands of Edward T. Parker Evidently until the time or the bank failure payments and inter est were kept up. for the foreclosure action alleges that balance is due of s1SOO.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
LIQUOR VALUED AT S25,OOo IS
 FOUND HERE

Wine, whiskey end champagne val- ued at $25,000, owned by Edward Deligibus, of S5 Hewitt street, is be- ing held under lock and seal today while Federal agents are invesugat- ing the validity of a tax receipt found in the owners possession. The supply of liquor found in the Hewitt street house by Second precinct po- 1icemen yesterday afternoon, is one of the largest that has ever been uncovered in Bridgeport. and will be seized by the authorities unless Deli gibus can prove lawful rights to the store.
 Police suspicion was aroused against De1igtbus through the large number of automobiles which stopp- ed in front of the three-fam1ly apart ment house at 85-S7 Hewitt street at all hours of the day and night. The cars came from Massachusetts. New York and New Jersey as well as Connecticut, and 1t is said that many persons have been seen to enter the house and come out with strange looking packages.
 Acting on the presumption that liquor was being sold in the house, the police secured a search and seiz- ure warrant yesterday and visited the place. In the cellar the raidtng offi- cers discovered 20 barrels of wine, 20 kegs of wine, numerous cases of bot tied champagne, two barrels of whis- key, two barrels of alcohol and & large quantity of bottled case whiskey. No evidence of sale was found, how ever, and Delig1ous was not placed under arrest. The police turned the matter over to the Federal auth ori- ties for Investigation.
 When local revenue officers arrived at the house, DeHg1bus exhibited an unsigned tax receipt, issued at the Hartford office of the Internal Reve- nue department, showing that he had paid taxes on the liquor until June, 1922. The receipt was issued on Nov 21. and the tax amounted to S125. Delfgfbus also showed an old whole sale liquor dealers permit issued by e6-Prohfbitton Director Strernlau, but this paper is now worthless.
 Prohibition authorities in Hartford were notified of the discovery of the liquor today, and ordered that the supply be placed under seal until the matter Is thoroughly investigated. An attempt will be made to learn how Deligtbus got possession of the un- signed revenue receipt, and also whether he submitted 8 complete list when he forwarded a return sheet to the Hartford office. The man will be placed under arrest unless he can prove that his of11dtal papers are strictly legal. and that he sold no liquor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
Receiver Granted Permission To
 Pay Appraisers

Attorney Ivan L. Morehouss, Strat- ford, receiver for the Leslie Leeds Company. Inc. Stratford, appeared before Judge Frank D. Haines, during a short calendar session of Superior court this mor1ttng. and was gran.ed permission to pay $2OG each to ap- !praisers who recently inspected the plant In Stratford.
 During the same session psrrnis- ,sion was granted Attorney J. Moss Ives, Danbury, receiver for the Dan bury & Bethel Street Railway com pany, to purchase from the Wason Car company, of Worcester, Mass, two of the safety cars, similar to those in use on some of the lines of the Connecticut company.
 A motion for allowance to defend in the forthcoming divorce action of AL fred W. Church against Elsie Church, both Greenwich, was postponed for one week. Also put over for a week was the acceptance of 8 report from the Referee tin the recently ireard mo- tion for a modification of decree, brought by Attorney Paul $. Chap man, this city, against Kate Barbour Chapman, Wilton Chapman seeks to obtain more of the custody of bis son, now with the mother 10 months of tho year
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
Found Bottle In
 Man S Coat Pocket

After a bottle of liquor had been discovered in the overcoat pocket of Ewmen Savfch, of Atlantic street. while the man was in his brothers saloon at 58o Ha1lett street yesterday afternoon both Ewmen and his brother, Efin, were placed under ar rest on charges of violating the State liquor laws.
 In the City court today, policemen testified that numerous complaints had been received against Savich's saloon, and that women and young girls had been seen leaving the place in an intoxicated condition.
 Efln, the saloon owner, was fined @ total of $200 and costs and given @ suspended jail sentence of 20 days on two counts, and Ewmen was fined s100 and given 10-days' suspended sentence on one count.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
Police Show
 Efficiency

The efficiency and watchfulness or the Brtdgeport police were ably dem onstrated this morning when the bur glar alarm at the Bridgeport Trust Company was sounded Without warning at II o'clock the shiru notes fshe siren sent forth the messages that the burglar alarm system had been set off at the bank The trial had previously been arranged by che bank officers and Superintendent Flanagan
 Withfn ten seconds the first officer arrived at the bank from his post at State and Main streets. In 30 sec onds, three policemen were on the scene, and four more arrived before the first minute was up. Inside of three minutes 14 patrofnen, traffic officers, detectives and plain clothes men were in the bank ready for ac- tton. Seven of the officers were of the traffic squad.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
Must Show Up If They Want
 To Keep Jobs

The failure Of an interpreter to appar in the City court today when the case Of a foreigner was called, re-= suited in Judge Arthur M Connley ts- suing a general warning to all three police court interpreters. The judge announced that the interpr eters must be on hand at the opening of court jobs.
 Interpreters are paid under the fee system at the present time, and se- cure no regular salary from the court. Business for these men Is som netiTnes slack, and their regular duties are considered more important than the side issue in court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02

nave your request for my opinion relative to the following questions: 1. Has any person been legally elect ed president of the Board of Educa- tfon and if so who is it? 2. Has any person been legally elected secretary of the Board of Education and if so. who Is it? 8. If 8 check or warrant is presented to me as treasurer signed by only one of said officers, would I be authorized to pay the same
 At your request, I have modified this last question, so that it more exactly accords with the facts as you have presented them to me; namely that the checks or warrants in ques- tion have been signed by MT. Webster as president and by Mrs. Cutting as secretary pro tenn.
 Referring then to these questions. as to the first, I beg to advise that the question whether or not any per- son has been legally elected president of the Board of Education can he. determined only in an action of quo warranto.
 "As to the second question, I beg to advise you that the question whether or not any person has been legally elected secretary of the Board Of Education can only be determined in an action of quo warranto.
 As to the. third question: I beg to advise you that an inspection of the indicates that the board met and elected a president, MT. Webster. and a secretary pro tenn, Mrs. Cutting. It has been the practise, never hereto fore questioned in the absence or dis ability of the secretary to have his functions performed by a secretary pro tenn. It is unquestfoned that Dr. McGovern, who was elected secretary of the board, refused to qualify. It was therefore necessary because of his attitude to choose some person in his place and stead, and Mrs. Cutting was so chosen.
 "1t is apparent then that we have two persons chosen to fill important offices in the city government by members duly elected and assuming to perform their duties as members of the Board of Education. Ac- cording to the universal rule. Mir Webster and Mrs. Cutting are ob- viously de facto president and score tary, respectively, of the board and, until their legal rights to act has been settled by an adjudication in proceed 1ngs of quo warranto their acts should be recognized and given effect.
 'I therefore advise you that yoN would be authorized to pay those cheeks which have been drawn hy MT. Webster, as president, and by Mrs. Cutting, as secretary pro tenn, Of the Board of Educatton.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02

Acceptance of the American pro- ,posa1s will be made as a Japanese sacrifice to world peace, he stated The delegation, however, will H., first st ;''endangering the national safety of Japan" This official rejection, based on the report of the NfppOnese naval experts, will be followed by a volun- HaSy acceptance motivated entirely by humanitarian principles. he said.
 'The future peace of the world hangs breathless1y on the decision that Japan is about to make with regard ito the American proposals for the Limitation of navies," the official said, and continued, Japan knows this Japan knows that it is for her to say whether the years ahead shall witness "a frightful armament race ending in most frightfu1 warfare or whether the years that lie before shall be dedi- 'tional amfty and the common striving for what fs best for all. Japan knows this and will act accordingly.
 The speaker frankly set forth that Japan considers seventy per cent. necessary ratio for her defense but that to refuse to accept the sixty per cent. allotted her under the Hughes proposals would be to flirt with na- 'Iional disaster and to win universal approbrium. That Japan has no other recourse than to accept the Hughes proposals as they stand was the de- 9claratfon of the official, but 1t was with equal forcefulness that he inti- mated that Japan can make capital fout of sacrificing capital, that is, of a moral ca1ibre, which, the official intt- mated, he thought would rebound to Japan at a future date.
 As the naval limitation issue now stands the official explained. The Japan naval experts have argued themselves hoarse in the effort to se- cure recognition for their claims from the American naval experts, but with Out avail. They have closed their sec lret dealings with the naval experts of the other powers and have submitted their reports for a seventy per cent. ratio to the Japanese delegates,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
Inspection Of Theatres
 Proceeding

The first step of precaution against fire in the theatres of Bridgeport has been taken by the Fire Departm ent placing a fireman in each theatre. 1n- spection of the theatres by the city authorities is proceeding. The Cham Der of Commerce conlnldttee havo volunteered to assist in any way pos- sibLe and have secured the expert ance Exchange.
 The principal items which the pub lie and all theatre owners should know are outlined herewith.
 Signature of fire commissioners that theatre is lawfully safe, and photographic copy displayed in each theatre; fire proof curtains tested at each performance; 12 inch brick walls between stage and auditorium; |; proper electrical equipment certified by Illuminating company; code stair ways. fire escapes, and passages from foot of fire escapes; double water supply, one to sprinklers and one to stand pipe; skylight over stage with aisles; non-combustible scenery; proper fire scape doors; fire proof curtains for vaudeyiIfe-movie thea tres; six three-gaLlon chemical ex- picture booths must conform to law. Requirement of Bridgeport Building
 Code.
 Sec. 3s. In all public buildings, or buildings of public character, such as hotels. churches theatres, reetaur- ants, railroad depots, public halls, and other buildings used Or intended to be for purposes of public assem- blage,~ amusement or instruction where large numbers of people are congregated, the halls, doors. stair ways, seats, passageways and aisles, and all lighting and heating appH- nces and apparatus shall be arranged as the Board of Fire Commissioners shall direct to facilitate egress in cases of fire or accident, and to afford the requisite and proper accommo- dation for the public protection in such cases.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
Tphus SsOeeps
 Through Russia

Moscow, Dec. 2-Typhus fever is sweeping Russia with increas- ing violence, especially in the Odessa, Baku, Turkestan and Volga regions where the famine is especially severe. There are more than 2,GOO typhus cases in the hospitals of Moscow. Walter L. Bell, member of the American Relief Administrations in the Ufa district, is i'll. pr. Henry BeeuWkes, medical director for the relief administration declares that the death rate from the epidemic will be very high due to the weakened condition of the starving peasants
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02

New Haven, Conn.,, Dec. 2--Fire which started last night in the mil Mon dollar fireproof factory of the Seamless Rubber company on Hal lock avenue was extingutshed this forenoon, having been confined by of steam and automatic sprinklers, with which the factory was equipped, to the sixth story of the north wing, where the blaze searted from an eX- ploston of naphhha cement. Damage was estimated today by officials of the plant at $8oo,Oo0. Two workmen and two firenen were injured but not seriously.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
F. H. SHELBY SEEKS
 DAMAGES OF S2,5O0

Frederick H. See1ey, Bridgeport, claims false representation upon the part of Walter M. Spring. New Ha- ven, and asks damages of $2,50p. The allegation is made that on February 1, last, s2,o50 was advanced to Spring, that he might finance, to a great profit, the cutting of timber on valuable Maine holdings in order to fill a lucrative order said to have been received from the Diamond Match company, from which con1- pauy he claimed to have already re- cetved deposit of s70-
 SeeIey claims that subsequent events and investigation have proved that all the claims were untrue; that Spring had no Maine timber holdings; had no S7O deposit, and had no order from inc Diamond Match company.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
$500, 900 Fire Az
 Fire Proof Factory

Several thousand employees of the concern which has been on a night and day shift, were thrown out os work today due to the fire, although the larger part of the plant was un-. wara slightly injured during the night. but returned to duty
 The chief fight of the firemen was to preven1 the fire from reachlng huge tanks of gasoline and naphtha confned in one part of the floor on which inc fire started. For time an explosion was feared but the sue, cessful work of the Ilrenaen ~ p,eHke p7H-s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
No More Bodies
 Found In Rialto

New Haven, Conn, Dec 2-No more bodies are in the ruins of the RiattO theatre where fire caused a was established today by the comple- ton of q search of she debris by the city firomen. A considerable quan- ttty of money and valuables have been recovered by the firemen in their hearch
 While a number of the injured vic ttrns of the fire and panic were still in a critical condition today there were no deaths up to noon.
 Coroner Mix continued his probe of the fire and will probably not fin ish until next week, he said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
TUeLUe-
 No DiUorces

Chicago, Dec. 2-At least 12 husbands who served in the army or navy are credited to Mrs. Helen Drexler of Waukegan, H., the champion collector of gov ernment allotment checks, ac- cording to Federal authorities who had her in custody today. She Is alleged with having mar ried husbands from many diff ferent parts of the country, di vorced none and received ap- proxinate1y S40O a month from the government for the past three wears,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
Made Liquor To
 Support Children

Claiming that her husband has de- serted her and that she must support her four children Mrs. Josephine Mat kowstas of 2o9 Hallarn street pleaded guilty in the City Court today, to a charge of manufacturing liquor with intent to sell. The woman was placed on probation for six months after she had been warned by Judge Arthur M. Comley, that she would be sent to tail if the offense is repeated. Mrs. Matkowstas was arrested yesterday afternoon by the local police.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02

Havre. Dec. 2-By The A. P.)- Charles w. Morse. American ship builder, who arrived here today on board the liner Paris from New York declared his willingness to go back to the United States by the next re- turning steamer.
 ''I am willing to return to America by the first boat and I have so wired United States District Attorney MT. Morse told the correspondent on board the Paris early this afternoon.
 The Havre police were instructed by the Secret Service of the French ministry of interior today to arrest Charles w. Morse, American ship builder and fnancier, as soon as he landed from the liner Paris. The instructions were sent by telephone.
 It was impossible tor an American warship to intercept the Paris as there are no American naval vessels in French or British ports, all on this side of the Atlantic being in the Mediterranean.
 The heads of the Secret Service here are not certain whether the Ha- vre police received their instructions in time to apprehend MT. Morse, but they are relying upon the American
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
Mayor Says He Will Appoint
 Only The Fit To Office
May Open Way
 For Tories

London, Dec. 2-The possibility that Premier Lloyd-George will resign, opening the way for the creation of a Tory government, was under discussion in news paper offices today. although the report was not actually printed. Belief was expressed that if the Sim Feiners rejected the new peace proposals and the confer ence breaks down, the Premier may retire next week and that King George would Invite A. Bonar Law to form a new cabi- net.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
Recognizes Action
 Of Republicans
City Attorney Com1ey Answers Treasurer Will Hams - Teachers Payroll Amounting to $S7,- o78.O3 Signed By William R. Webster - Con test On Board of Education Is Disregarded

City Attorney Comey today decided that q De pId od the contest on the Board that the actions the should be recognized at least until their legal rights mined by quo warranto proceedings.
 As a result, the teachers salary to 979O3 and signed by William R. Webster president this morning signed Williams the teachers.
 Attorney Comley failed legality ton of Webster Mrs. Cutting secretary pro tenn decision follows:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
TENNIS CLUB DEPENDANT

Louise NolI et al. including attor- ney Carl Foster. guardian of Mazda = len NolI, ask foreclosure and posses sion of land at Eagle street, nlortgag- ed to secure a note for $500, executed on February 16, 1904. The Newfield Tennis club is made the defendant. a large number of members beng men toned. The mortgage was originally fssI1ed to Gregor NO1I, deceased.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
NO ONE RESPONSIBLE
 FOR UNDERWOODS DEATH

A1vah L. Underwood. 6s. New Ha- ven met his death due to an acct- dent. for which no person is held criminaI1y responsible, Is the finding made public today by Coroner John J. Pheian. Underwood, together with his wife, who is in the NorwaIk nos nits1 in a serious condition, were struck by an automobile in Norwalk on Thanksgiving day. as they were about to board a trolley. Underwood died on November 27, from 1nternai iriiirfa<s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
CORRECTION.

The Times wishes to correct false impression gained from a story in yesterdays edition, relative to the audit of the books of former Tax Col lector Howard F. Smith. The story, in no manner whatsoever, was meant as derogatory to MT. Smith. but was intended, instead, to show the stupend- ous amount of back taxes that ac- curnulated under the regime of ex- Mayor Wilson and the resultant tangle of accounts, through no fault of Mir. Smiths, for which an audit by Mir. Kea.ting was asked
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
J. O. BENJAMIN GETS
 DIVORCE THIS MORNING

James O. Benjamin, Norwalk, was this morning granted a divorce from Eliza Tate Ferris Benjamin, now said to be a resident of Stamford Gus tody of a minor child was also grant ed The charge was bigamy, Ben tarnin stating that he discovered that his wife's real name was Stephens, the name of her first husband, still living, from whom she has not obtained a divorce.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
JUDGE KELLOGG HEARD
 DUFF-HUSTED CASE

At the opening of a special short calendar session in Superior court this morning Judge John P. Kellogg heard arguments, and reserved his decision on motion to set aside the verdict in the recently tried case of James F. Duff, administrator against John Augustus Husted. The case involved Greenwich parties, was twice tried in a period of a little more than a year. was once before the Supreme court on motion, and recent verdict was returned in favor of the defendant.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
ARBUCKLE TO KNOW
 FATE BY MIDNIGHT

San Francisco, Dec. 2-Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle probably will know his fate before midnight The seven mon and five women who have listen ed to the evidence in his trial for manSlaughter for the death of Vir- ginia Rappe, film actress. following a gay Labor Day party at 6 local ho- tel, likely will retire before 6 o'clock thSs evening to deliberate on their verdict.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02
DEWITT SUED

A suit flied in Superior court this morning asks damages of s750 from James J. Dewitt, Darien. The plalntfff Haven, brings the suit for Henry P. Ieeper. 1t being alleged that Leeper was hit by an automobile, driven In a reckless and negligent manner by tbe defendant The accident happen ed July 8, last.