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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
Expect Doctor
 Will Shatter
 Defense's Case
Claim His Story, As One of First Physicians to At tend Miss Rappe Is Vital - Defense Promises Surprise From Semnacher Who Will Be Re- called to Testify Again

San Francisco, Sept. 26-This promised to be a day of sur Eprises in the Arbuckle case
 The fourth day of the pre- Eliminary hearing of Roscoe ! l(Fatty) Arbuche, charged with Ethe murder of Miss Virginia fRappe, was to be ushered in with the testimony of pr. Arthur Beardslee.
 He is one of the states surprises. His story. has never been told in pub ,lic. He was one of the first physi- -cians to treat Miss Rappe and de- parted the day after she was taken ill, on a hunting tour. For nearly two weeks, he was listed as missing, and finally returned too late to testi- fly before the grand jury or the cor oners jury.
 The state characterizes his teSti- mony as vital
 The state, it is understood, depends upon him to shatter the theory held by the defense that Miss Rappe died result of treatment accorded her dur ing the illness. Dr. Beardslee, ac- acording to the district attorneys of- flee, diagnosed her illness as coming start.
 Then the defense promised a sur prise from Al Semnacher.
 The Los Angeles manager of the dead motion picture actress was dis missed on Saturday and prepared to depart for his home when the de- fense discovered, it was reported to- day, that among the things he had forgotten while on the stand Friday and Saturday, were points vital to Ar buckles case. For the purpose of bringing out this testimony, they manned to have him recalled. They did not indicate what they expected ito bring out from him today, al-
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
May Dismiss Chicago Police In
 Wholesale Lots

Chicago, Sept 26-Dismissal of Chicago policemen in wholesale lots was presaged in official circles today in connection with the federal investi- gation of violations of the prohibition laws. Following announcement Sat urday by Chief of Police Charles F'itz- morris that he believed half the police force of more than five thousand may be involved in liquor law violations Charles F. Clyne, United States Diss trict Attorney, promised his co-opera- tion to Fitzmorris and today is to furnish a list of all officers who have fallen under federal investigation in connection with whiskey running and boot1egging.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
1 1 Autoiists
 Are Before City Court

Yesterday was a busy day for Bridgeport traffic officers, II auto mobi1ists being arrested for various violations of the state auto laws and city ordinances. One man. who was taken into custody for driving a car while under the influence of liquor, was sentenced to 5 days in jail, when arafgned in the City court today, but the remaining 10 escaped with fines or continuances-
 The jail sentence was meted out. to Peter Ketom, of 4S6 Arch street, who was arrested for operating an auto mobile while under the influence of liquor, after he had disregarded the signals of a traffic policeman, and had driven his car into a machine owned by Charles Cincerbeaux. The accident occurred in John street.
 Fines of $10 were imposed in the cases of Julius Landes. of 107 Gem avenue, Albert Bodeu of Lordship Manor, and Albert Heinman of 127 Sherwood avenue, all of who mwere taken into custody for speeding.
 Williams Simmons of 509 Lindley street, paid a fine of $10 and costs for operating a car without a license.
 Alleged to have neglected to report an accident in Shelton, James A. Nut ter of 260 Sheridan street was arrest ed last night on a warrant. and turn ed over to the Shelton thoritieS to- (Continued on Page Six)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
Subway
 4 Suits Filed Against Tim

Israel Soloway, Brooklyn, N. Y. is. a much sued man, following filing of four separate action against him in Common Pleas court today. Soloway was driving a Cole car on the Post Road in Greenwich on August 22, last, when it is alleged his manner of driving was responsible for a Ford car, driven by Fred W. Booth. Green wich, being damaged to the extent of $350. The car was originally valued at S250 but loss of use of same is given for the reason of the amount of damages.
 With Booth was riding another per- son, John Gregory, likewise Green wich, and he claims bodily injuries to the extent of S200 worth. This might have been the extent of the trouble Soloway would find himself in today, but for the fact that another Ford machine was travelling in the opposite direction, and Ford No. 2, became tangled in the accident when Ford No. l, was draped across the highway after being struck, it is a1- legged, by the Cole car driven by Solo, way.
 Louis Weinstein, Portchester N. Y, was driving this machine. He asks damages of S2,000 to cover injury to himself and the car. He also had al passenger, in the person of John B. Sexton, New York City, who after, taking an inventory of bruises andi cuts asks balm of s350.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
Fishing Party
 Lost
No Word From 35 Men Who Left Homes Yes terday-G e era1
 Alarm Flashed
 Along Coast.

New York, Sept. 26-Thirty- five men, all residents of States Island, are missing today on board the fishing boat Myrtle, which started out from Roamer ,hoals yesterday and has not been heard from since.
 A general alarm was flashed along the New Jersey and Long Island coasts, while harbor police launches and other craft have put out to sea to aid the search. It is feared that the fishing boat was caught in a storm and carried to sea.
 The alarm was given when Mra Louise Stuff, of Staten Island, whose husband was a passenger on the boat appealed to the police.
 The Myrtle was commanded by Captain John Heaney, of Staten Is- land, who has been using his boat for Sunday deep sea fishing excursions all summer.
 Fifty men had originally booked passage, but just before the boat sailed, a. wind and a rainstorm came up and some of them decided not to go. Several other boats that started out at the same time. as the Myrtle turned back.
 >The Myrtle was 4S feet long and was equipped with a motor engine. Roamer Shoals are off Sandy Hook.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
Boy Injured;
 Doesn' t Know What Hit Him

Rushed to the Emergency hospital early today so badly injured that he was unable to tell what had struck him, seven-year-old Frank Musante of 126 Frank street is in serious condi- tion. The lad was playing near his home with several playmates when he ran into the street, momentarily dis appearing from view. A few moments later, he was found lying by the side of the road with his head and face covered with blood.
 Taken immediately to the Elmer gency hospital, Dr. B. J. Coyle ex- amined young Musante and removed him to St. Vincents hospital. The preliminary examination disclosed se- were decorations, contusions and abra- = sions of the head and face and several broken teeth.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
c. A. R. Meets For Its Ssh
 Encampment

Indianapolis, Sept. 26-Rattling drum sticks and the squealing of ancient flies announced the entry of the Grand Army of the Republic into Indianapolis today for it's fftX-ffth annual encampment. Many of the veterans were bowed with years, but many others preserved their military carriage as they marched along behind drum corps.
 Although official reports show that since last years encampment death has taken nine thousand members of the organization, it was expected that the attendance this year would be nearly as large as that of the last meeting.
 Special trains are due to arrive to- day bringing the veterans from the New England states.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
Retailers 1 ak
 Over Program,

A luncheon meeting was held this noon at the Stratf1eld Hotel at which the retailers gathered to discuss va rious quest Ions of great importance to the city, Four topics were to be considered, name1yi the liquidation of Bridgeport's food prices as compared with prices in other parts of the state, a sWhy Buy in Bridgeport ?' program, consideration of the street transportation situation in the city ct the present time, and a report of the fashion show committee,
 There will be some sort of fashion show here 1t has been definitely stat ed, but the form that the show will take undoubtedly be different than that which was originally planned
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
MotherLoDe Triszr,aplaant But WoefuZy Tragic L Sacrifices

Kazan, Sept. 23-Cvia London, Sept 26).-Motter love, triumphant but woefui1y trag gic in it's sacrifices, is an outstanding element in the scenes of the fannie district now that food is coming in from the outside world and actual relief is in full swing.
 Starving mothers, forlorn emaciaaed and ragged, clutched children to their breasts as they staggered weakly to the doors of the feeding stations They breathed a prayer of Thanksgiving IS they saw that their little ones were able to be fed and clothed and then
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26

Geneva, Sept. se-Fhe League of Nations Assembly today took up for final consideration, the report Of the BJockade committee which stipulates the conditions under which a blockade shall be imposed upon a recalcitrant member state-
 ade as both an economic and military weapon, shall be handled cautiously. Full coercion would not be imposed all at once but by degrees. The chief recommendations are as follows: 1-Vioiation of the League of Nations Covenant by a member state
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26

tettefed away to find a corner in which te die. They had given up hope for themselves and lived only to see their babies cared for,
 The American relief workers in ka- an have begun to dishout rice pud- ding for the starving Russians, a lux ury that was far beyond their widest hopes or expectation few weeks ago. Within the next few days 2,0O0 chill pudding daily, along with other food stuffs.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
Two Held In
 $500 Bonds

Harry Hoey, bartender in a saloon at 240 Lexington avenue and Louis Pasquariello, proprietor of cafe at 1ss Ha11ett street. both of whom were arrested yesterday when the police raided the two establishm ents, were arraigned in the City court today, charged with violating the liquor laws. Both cases were continued un- til Thursday, under bonds of $500 each.
 Edward F. Grinne11, of 154 Ledng- ton avenue, who was found helpless ly drunk on the floor of Hoey's place. was arraigned on charges of drunk enness and this case was also contin- ued until September 29.
 Thomas Brennan of 576 Broad St., arrested Saturday night for drunken ness, was sentenced to eight days in iail.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
Company Files
 Peculiar Suit

The Shepard-Hecht, Inc, with headquarters in New York city and a factory in Bethel, have instituted a suit for damages of S15,000 against a superintendent of the factory, it be- ing one of the most peculiar suits in the history of Fairfield county courts.
 The writ alleges ehat John F. Mill CT was employed to handle certain parts of the work at the Bethel fac tory, using leather curing process that he had invented. Instead of ad- herring to this process, it is allegsd, he did further experimenting with a resultant loss of $15,00o to stock be- longing to the plaintiff. The agree ment with Miller was signed on Feb 2S, last.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
Dave Bibbins
 Back On Duty

Traffic Officer Dave Bibbins re- turned Sto his post today at Main St., and Fairfield Ave, after several days rest at his home, 149 Parrelel St. due to bruises and scratches received while on duty.
 Main street when traffic was closed in
 A pedd1ar drove his horse across that direction and becoming confused. when the officer warned him back backed his horse onto the sidewalk ing the brfdle pulled the horse to- wards the street several ladies were about to be trampled on. As he did so the horse reared and raised on his hind legs bringing his hoofs in con- tact with the officers body.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
Report Provides Blockade
 70 Be Handled Cautiously

shall not be deemed cause for fm- mediate declaration of war.
 2-The first step towards a block ade shall be a warning and with drawal of the heads of diplomatic missions.
 3-An actual embargo upon food shipments shall only be used as a last resort.
 According to the blockade commit tee report. the League of Nations Council will not have power to order a general blockade unless all the | states which are members in good standing, are willing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
Men
 May Strike

Chicago, Sept 26-A strike of 1s6,- ooe Railway Trainmen in the United States 1oomed today when strike bal lots cast by members of the Brother hood of Railway Tratnmen began pouring into Chicago as the vice presidents of the organization con- vened here to count the ballots.
 James Murdock, vice president and acting president in Illinois of w. G. Lee, opened the first ballot, 1t was for a strike.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
Two Shot In Attempt To
 Get $75,0OO

New York, Sept. 26-James Lewis, New York Central Railroad pay master, who had S75,000 in cash in a grip, was wounded in the left hip; Paul Shay, 45, 8 guard, was shot in the left shoulder, and one of the three bandits was injured today in revolver battle in the Grand Central Terminal when the bandits tried to steal the pay roll.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
PLAZA FINED S1O.

Leonard Gabrielle, of 31 Reilly street and Leonard Plaza, of 296 East Main street, attempted to settle an argument with their fists yesterday afternoon, and were promptly arrest ed for breach of the peace. Plaza was fined S1o and costs by the City court today, and Gabriele's case was nOIIed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
BLAIR NEW PRESIDENT.

New Haven. Sept. 2e-E. A. Blair of this city, hasc been chosen presi- dent of the Connecticut Haymakers' association. an auxiliary to the 1n- proved Order Of Red Men. William George of New Haven, was chosen vice president, Jacob Jacobs of New Haven, state keeper of Hay Bundles, F1cyd Smith of Naugatuck, collector, and Wesley Saunders of Wallingford, national delegate. The convention was held in Milford town hall. Sat- urday night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
ALLEGES CRUELTY.

Samuel D. Piue, Danbury. asks a dl- vorce from Susan P. Plue. Danbury. The writ states the wedding occurred January s1. 1914. and cruelty. is all legged since June 1. 1914. eliminating in desertion June 5, 1915. The cus- tody of a minor child Is also request ed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
CA"dA BEFORE LAVERY

Michael Cav1lto, or Stamford, who time ago en a charge of altering s2 bills, will be arraigned before U. S. Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery, at 2 o'clock this afterneen It is prob able that the man will be held for the Federal court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
WANTS ASSISTANCE,

Ambrose Bo1es, Greenwich, asks the Common Pleas court to assist in the collection of sS75 alleged to be due from David Woodhouse. Greenwich. being a five per cent. ommission for arranging a real estate sale.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
SET UPON BY THUGS.

New York, Sept, 26-Returnfng horne early today from a party, Der mott Perdisatt and his bride of a few weeks were set upon by four thugs in the hall way Of their home and painfully injured. While one man, kent watching over Perdisatt, tha' others attacked his wife. The ti1aei- arrival of a policeman summoned fy a ra.sserby, resulted in the arrest of three men,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
Fire Destroys
 Nine Buildings

New London. Sept. 26-Ffre start ing early today In the garage of Een- ry Pyne, at Pleasure Beach, sum- mer colony several miles west of here on the Sound shore, destroyed nine buildings before 1t was ext1ngufshed early this forenoon. The New Lon- don firemen sent assistance and stop ped the blaze after fight of over three hours, The buildings destroy ed besides the house are small store, a dance pavilion and six cot-' taeeS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
WANTS DIVORCE.

Lillian M. Wixon ConkHn has in. stituted a suit for divorce from Ciar- eree M. Conklin, both z of Danbury alleging desertion since January 1. 1910, They were married on Dec. 13, 1908, and she asks divorce and change of name
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
WANTS TITIE CLEARED,

Robert M. We11stood Greenwich, asks Superior court to clear title to property in Greenwich owned jointly by himself and James A. Whelan men, toned as defendant in the action.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26
WEATHER:

New Haven. Sept. 26-Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Fair to- night and Tuesday cooler tonight.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity: Fair weather with cool nights and warm days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-26

Read T h e. Bridgeport Times Sporting Page for full account of all sporting events.
 Best Sporting Page in the City.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06
Food For Scandal"

Did you know there were sucl things as floral kisses?" Neither did anyone else until a press agent desperate to boost the 'Vanities," ( struggling musical comedy advertised 'Maybelle Flowers" as the Kissing Girl" The young lady's assortment of osculatory caressss was said 70 in clude the chaste lily-of-the-valley kiss; the scorching crimson rambler and the lingering, tantalizing honey suckle twister."
 It threw an awful monkey wrench into the machinery For hANbelle was no less than the daughter of 8 very proud old California family whC had joined the chorus to recoup the fading family fortunes. When man seeking a nice. safe correspondent iu q divorce suit gets tangled up with g jealous lover and proud parents feel 'disgraced' by a daughters connec ton with the stage-it can be imag ined that things are doing"
 The floral kisses are but one of many comedy bits in Food for Scan dal," Wanda Hawley's new photoplay which comes to the Lyric theatre to- day.
 Dynamite"
 Lloyd Hamilton. best known to the motion picture world as Ham" is called the serious comedian" by his friends and co-workers in Los An geles. This is not alone because the comedian keeps a straight face through his pictures, depending upon his unusual characterizations and ex- pressions for his laughs, but because he is so deadly in earnest with his work
 Hamilton is now at the head of his own producing units, making two reel Mermaid Comedies. 'DucR Inn" was his initial effort at the head of his company and it is reported to have set a new record for bookings. ''Dy- namite," which comes to the Lyric theatre today, is the second
 The action takes place on farm and in an explosive factory.
 .I have long had my idea about what comedies ought to be- says Hamilton. and with Mermaid I have had the first opportunity to develop il to the fullest extent. The success full comedy depends largely on psy- chology-i might say the psychology
  think that I should know something about the way a comedian takes his work. for I appeared in 134 of the same series of one reelers for Kalem-
 T realized then that audiences do not want 10 laugh with comedians They want to laugh at them They want to enjoy the plight of the char acter. to be amused with his troubles,
 I learned that lesson thoroughly and any time there Is any evidence ot pleasure shown in my comedies, it is pure laugh troubles. So far as the audience is concerned the comedy character must be satisfied with the final clutch end even that is denied me in the fade-Out' of Dynamite where am left on the top of teie' phone pole. I believe you will agree with my theory when you see this
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06
"1he Phantom Eoer

Those persons who find their most satisfying relaxation in Jussing with puzzles, riddles or enigmaS of all sorts, are promised a veritable car nival of joy when The Phantom Foe the new Pathe serial starring Juanita Hansen, begins its run at Lyric thea ton for every Wednesday of each week until the completion of the fiji teen episodes.
 The Phantom Foe" is a mystery story calculated to make all its pre- deeessors appear quite obvious in comparison with it. The story. by George B. SeitZ, who produced the picture for Pathe, was put in scenario form by that expert in serial photo play writing. Frank Leon Smith. Miss Hansen appears as the daughter of an immensely wealthy house. Janet Dale is singled out for persecution by an enemy whose identity is not dis closed until the final reel. This viii Hans method of procedure is most fantastic His victims never see him. Upon occasion they have the fleeting glance of huge framed man. bundled up in a great fur overcoat. fur cap and a collar-piece which en- tirely covers the face, leaving only a small aperture through which his piercing eyes dart venomous glanceS.
 Janet's first encounter with him comes when she is seated with her father in the library of their hand some home on Long Island. Her fath- CT disappears before her very eyes
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06

Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday and Eagle Theatre Thursday. This star. who has been fortunate with such rec ognized success as Why Smith Lett Home, ana Tt Pays to Adveruse, '' has come forward here with what is acknowledged 10 be one of the meT- nest farces ever produced. The plot revolves around Augustus Billings, who has a fOndness Tor yachting. a pretty wife and an irasciOie mother ln-law. The first named railing lea0s him to accept the invitation or a fliT- tatious dowager to accompany her on a yachting party to Mexico. The mother-In-law gets on his track and complications ensue rapidly.
 Billings assumes the name of John son-a name which gets him into a peck of trouble. But he finds happi- ness when a real Mir. Johnson turns up and takes his mother-in-law off his hands. Lois Wilson is again MT. Washburn's leading woman, and she plays the part of the wife in an en- gazing manner. The supporting cast includes Adele Harrington, Monte Blue, Gloria Hope and c. H. Geldart The picture has been filmed in cor rest atmosphere, the backgrounds of the yachting episodes being particu- larly appropriate. The character of Billings. alias Johnson, fits the star to a dot It is said by those in position to know that never has he appeared to greater advantage. The, story is humorous to a degree, due to the conflict between the husband and his mOther-in-law.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-02-06
"The Country Cousin"

That Elaine Hammerstein. the SeIz nick star. can play the charming young hostess between scenes as well as when scenes are being photograph. ed Tor the screen, was delightfully."- atested to recently when a company or players temporarily took posses sion Qf the country estate of H. P. Davidson. Q member of the J. P. Nor gan banking firm. at Glen Cove. l.. to use as background for one of the scenes in The Country Cousin" Miss Hammerstein's first Selznick picture which will be shown at the Lyric thea t~e on Wednesday.