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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Graham Is
 Expected To
 Go On Stand

Chicago, July 27-The state today neared the end of its presentation of evidence in the baseball trial while court machinery was being speeded up by converting earlier in the morn ing and holding night sessions begin ming tonight in order to allow the de- fense to come to bat as soon as pos sible.
 Billy Moharg, of Philadelphia, known as the s'man of mystery and whom the defense contends is 'sPeaches'' Graham, Maharg spelle\ backwards-ex-Cub catcher was ex- pected to go on the stand this morn ing for the state to corroborate the testimony of Bill Burns, former White Sox pitcher, concerning the alleged conspiracy between former White Sox players and alleged gamblers to throw the 1919 world series to Cincinnati
 The state was expected to close its case today with Maharg's testimony although it was admitted Joe Gedeon, former St. Louis player, might testify. If he does not, he may be used by the state in rebuttal testimony.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
New Obstacle
 Has Arisen Over Upper Silesia

London, July 27.-Just as it ap- peared that the breach in Anglo French relations over Upper Si1esia had been healed, new obstacle arose today. A fresh disturbance is threat ened by the reported ins;stence of Premier Briand, that the question of sending allied achievements to Up- per Silesia, shal 1be first on the ing.
 Marquis Curzon, the British for eign secretary, upon learning of this report, immediately instructed the British ambassador at Paris to make inquiries as to the truth of the re- port.
 If it is found to be true, England. it was declared, must reconsider her whole attitude regarding the treat ment of Upper Si1esia by the supreme council.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Reason For
 I aking Strips Not Disclosed


 New York, July 27.-WhiIe both sides in the shipping war; are bus fly tuning up their legal batteries to- day, the real reason for the United States Shipping Board seizing nine great transatlantic liners. allocated to the United States Mail Steamship company, remained in obscurity.
 Shipping Board officials in New York would assign no other reason for the seizures than the fact that the mail line owed the board $400,- 900, nor would they indicate whether the action presaged a, general seizure of ships from companies owing the board rental money.
 Officials of the mail line disclosed that they had offered to deposit $4O0,- 900 in eScrew as a guarantee of good bee tnrne5 5hiS do%n bv @n tSa sa1d sbinnne ne Board, which insisted that the fleet be turned over to the U1lited-Ameri- can (Harriman) line. competitor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Ex-Gov. Smith Will Speak At
 Big Dinner

Plans for the Democratic get-to- gether dinner to be held at tThe Farm" on Sunday, Aug. 21st, under the auspices of the Fifth District Democratic club, are nearing compile tion and arrangements are being made for the accommodation of over 500. who will be in attendance from the city and state.
 This dinner will act as a boomer ang for the commencing of the &C., tivities of the party for the fall cam paign. Speakers for the day will be Alfred E.. Smith, ex-governor of New York, Joseph P. Dutton, mayor of Bristol, and Miss Carolyn Rutz Rees of Greenwich, member of Democratic National Committee.
 Democratic women are taking an active interest in the affair and the fair sex promises to be well repre- sented at the first Democratic feast since they were given the enfranchise- ment-
 Previous to the dinner there will be dancing and water events in the salt water pool installed in the club quar- ters of '-The Farm" Demands for tickets are being made rapidly and those desirous of attending should make their reservations early.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Crime Wave Is Predicted
 By Faurot

New York, July 27-Prohibition has made more criminals than any other law.
 But aside from adding to the crim inal classes of America those who violate the 18th Amendment, it has had a salutatory effect in breaking g up nests of criminals and has caused a decrease in the more serious crimes, Deputy Commissioner Faurot, an acknowledged authority on crimi- noIogy, said today.
 Hard times and heat are combin- ing to lend impetus to another crime wave in the United States, Faurot said These two factors are to blame for the increase in "stick-ups'', burg laries, and sex crimes noted upon po- lice blotters throughout the country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Come To Call
 On Jerry But
 Gets Held Up

Norwa1k, Ct, July 27-Michael Collins, of Stamford, formerly of this city, complained to the police today that he met two men with a New Jersey automobile in a local saloon they offered to drive him to Stamford. Instead, they took him to the Gran berry section, where they beat and robbed him of $45 and threw him in- to the bushes. Collins said he came here to visit his friend Mayor Jere- miah Donovan, but not finding him at home, was visiting with other friends when he fell among thieves He managed to crawl to a nearby house, after the robbery and was brought back to this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
For Taxation On Basis Of
 Expenditures

Washington, July 27-Taxation upon a basis of spending, and the pur- chase tax were taken up toda ; by the House Ways and Means Committee, studying tax revision plans.
 The spenders' tax was advocated by Representative Ogden Mills, of New York, and the purchase tax by C. P. Landreth, of Philadelphia
 The sales tax, advocated by the United States Chamber of Commerce and other organizations, has been laid away in the committee pigeonhole for the present. The committee has de- cided against consumption taxes at this time, although the sales tax plan will certainly be brought to the fore if an attempt is made to jam the soldiers bonus bill through Congress in December.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Formal Demand
 For Release Of
 U. s. Prisoners
Secretary Hughes Sends Note to Bo1sheviki Min ister-Understood to Contain Stern Warning That No Hope of Aid From This Country Is Pos sible While Americans Are Held in Prison

Washington, July 27 - The United States has made new demands upon Soviet Russia for the immediate release of American citizens who are now held prisoners in Russia, it was learned at the State Depart ment today.
 The note of this government voicins the demands has been dispatcbed +o the American consular agent at Reval to be handed to the Soviet represen- tatlVe there for communication to his government.
 The communication is understood tbt toeahit II d stern warning to Russia enat the Soviet authorities can hold no nope for any American aid for the people of Russia who are renorted +o De suHer1ng from starvation and dis ease while American citizens are he ing held in prison under Soviet or- ders o'ie' or
 mere are now about eight Aner;- cans who are in jail in Russia and appToNmate1y 100 more are detained oy Ine soviet authorities although they are not actually imprisoned.
 The action of this government is understood to have followed inc re- celpt of letter from one of inc Amer1can prisoners in Russia relat ing the horrible conditions under Wmch these prisoners are being held ana making drastic appeal for stern treasures by this nation to secure the hoerty of the American prisoners.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Japan's Reply . On Conference
 Is Received
All Comment Withheld State Department Of fcials Confident However That the Answer Is Entirely Satisfactory.

Washington, July 27-The Japanese reply to President Harding's invitation to that na- ton to attend a conference on disarmament and Far Eastern policies, was received by the State Department today.
 Secretary of State Hughes had not had an opportunity to read the com munication at 1o:3o this morning and withheld all comment upon it. Officials of the State Department were confi- dent, however, that the reply was en- tirely satisfactory and that Japan had agreed to sit as member of the pro posed conference without reserva- tiOn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
New Story
 Of Heroisrn

Banf. Alberta, July 27-AIpine guides today have added a new story of heroism and hardship to the an nals of the Canadian Rockies-an ep- lsode that cost the life of Dr. w. B. Stone, president of Purdue University at Lafayette, Ind, and may result fla tally to Mrs Stone. Although only meagre details of the tragedy have was evident that Dr. Stone gave his life in an effort to rescue his wife
 The body of Dr. Stone was found at the foot of a deep crevice far up the slopes of Mount Eanon on Sun day by guides who had been search ing several days. Mrs. Stone, uncon- scious and badly injured, was found in another crevice nearby.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Southeast
 Resenhul
 Of Reports

Atlanta, Ga, July 27-The South east resents the statement that a fa- mine condition exists in this section and that a result of this famine is an epidemic of pellagra.
 Every state in this section has of fered denial of the reports and in one state-Georgia-t State Senate has adopted a resolution denouncing the statement that epidemic pellagra exists in Georgia as absolutely untrue.
 Washington, July 27-Despite the protests from the South, the Public Health Servcie is pushing ahead with plans to combat pellagra-
 Surgeon General Cummings is pre- pairing a report on the situation to- day, which will be rendered to the President
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27

bridge workers and Sher1on Baldwin, 8 civil engineer, of Devon; Herbert Peterson. employed by the Connec- ticut company, and John Peterson, a foreman, Jumped into the water.
 Baldwin seized Josephine and Pet erson took the boy, both being event ua1ly taken ashore by the men. Both children were unconscious, but were revived after Dr. L. J. Pons, who was called, had worked over them for some time, and wil recover. In breaking through a window of the bridge office to get to a telephone and summon the physician, Ray Mo Knight, another engineer, severed a vein in his thumb and lost much blood He was removed to his home here and is recovering.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Domestic Affairs
 Caused Suicide

Providence, R. l., July 27.-Nava1 officers were shocked today by the suicide of Captain G. A Lung, sur geon in the United States Navy, as Newport. Captain Lung's body with a bullet from a .45-caHbre revolver in the head was found at Popasquash. Bristol R. l., by the keeper of his es- tate
 Captain Lung had a long service record, having served under Admiral Sampson at Santiago. He also served on the presid entia1 yacht, Mayf1ower, under Theodore Roosevelts admins traIion-
 Domestic affairs are given by friends as a probable reason for his act
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Obregon Is
 In avor Of
 Concessions

Mexico City, July 27.-President Obregon favors a policy of conces- sion towards foreign oil companies, it was learned today At a joint meeting of senators and deputies, General Obregon proposed that a law be enacted by Congress giving the President extra ordinary powers in oil matters. President Obregon said he believed that article 27 of the con- stMution governing foreign properties rights should be modified and that President wide powers to deal with the matters falling under the law The senators were wiling to grant such powers, but the deputies were opposed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Shunway As
 State Referee

Milton c. Shumway. Danielson, will act as state referee this afternoon in a chambers hearing in Superior court of the claim of the Connecticut com pany against J. Moss Ives, Danbury, receiver for the Danbury & Bethel Street Railway company, holding also the Bridgeport & Danbury line prop erty, which has not been operated for nearly two years.
 This will be the second hearing for a claim of the Connecticut company for power furnished for the part of the line to Danbury that was com pleted between Wentworth street, Bridgeport, and Long Hill, over which were operated for several years The claim is for nearly $12,o00, and any other claims may be presentd at this hearing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Judge Finds
 Berger Guilty

Holding that a court of first re- course should not attempt to judge the constitutionality of the Connecti- cut Sunday closing law, Judge Will liam B. Boardman, in the City court today entered findings of guilty in the cases of Emil Berger, of 452 Harra1 avenue and Jacob Levy, of 299 Bost- wick avenue. A s5 fine was imposed in each case, and Berger appealed the decision.
 Both men were arrested a few weeks ago for selling tea on Sunday Berger, through his counsel, entered a. demurrer, claiming that the Sunday closing law is discriminatory, class legislation and unconstitutional.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Workers Quick Action Saves Two Children
 From Watery Grave

Milford, July 27.-Quick action by three workers on the Washington bridge, over the Housatonic river,this afternoon, saved Josephine, Il, and Harry, 9. children of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Reil, who live tin Devon near the bridge. from drowning.
 Harry was playing with a toy sail boat on the shore and waded in, when the boat was carried out into the stream. The lad was carried be- yond his depth by the swift current. Josephine heard his screams and jumped into the river after the lad. She, too, was carried out into the river, but managed to get hold of her brother and keep him from sinking. The cries of the children aroused the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Amber May Be Brought Here

ins the theft of an automobile owned by Luther Winkler, of Champaign, ILL, by Bert Williams, of New York city, who was recently arrested in this city, was taken into custody in Phila- delphia, yesterday, by Department of Justice agents. The man is charged with violating the Dyer act, and will probably be brought to Bridgeport for arraignm ent before United States Com missioner Iavery.
 Williams was sent back to Illinois last week, after Federal officials and Illinois officers had battled for four days for possession of the prisoner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
TAKE STEPS TO SEIZE LIQUOR.

New Haven, Conn, July 27-Steps were taken today by the Internal Rev ure of the $50 cases of liquor which was confiscated by the police aboard the converted auxiliary sloop, Jennit T. here last Saturday, in accordance with the announcement last night that the Department would take pos session of the liquor for taxes, on the gsound that it was removed from a government. bonded warehouse, hav- ing been withdrawn for export and shipped back into this country, con- trary to law
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
DEMAND WILL NOT DOWN.

Washington, July PA demand that the administration inform ex- soldiers when it will favor the passage of a soldier bonus bill, was presented to President Harding today by Gill bert Bettman, chairman of the legis- lative committee of the American Legion.
 will not and cannot be downer," Bett- man told the President He declared that the reaction to the Presidents s appeal for delay has brought forth only increased demand for the com penSatiOn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
WOULD NOT TESTIFY.

Waterbury, Conn.,, Ernest Hobbs. co1ored, who when arraigned for all legged breaking and entering a local garage where liquor was stolen, re gently said he could reveal details of liquor shipments between this city and Danbury, refused to testify In the police court today when called Martone and James Carpo, who were arrested as 2 result of his former statements. The cases against the two accused men, who were charged with violating the liquor law. were nolled-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Wilson Chats
 With Princess

Washington, July 27.-Royaty has had a taste of American democracy.
 The Princess Fatima, Sultana of Afghanistan, was returning from Mt. Vernon. when royal tire on the royal car had a decidedly plebian blowout.
 As the royal chauffeur fumed, an- other car drove alongside It was the car of MT. and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. They offered aid and with the help of the royal interpreter chat ted with the princess while the tire matched
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Renew Fight On Substitute
 To Norris Bill

Washington, July 27.-Opposition ial Agricultural Bloc' to the admin istration's substitute for the Norris bill to create a $10o,ooo,000 finance corporation for financing agrcuhura1 experts, members of the Senate Az ricultura1 committe by Senator Nor ris. Republican of Nebraska, met be- fore the Senate reconvened to fur ther amend the Norris bill in an eff fort to meet some of the administra- lions objections to it
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
DIVORCE SUIT FILED.

Anna E. Pelton, Bridgeport, has filed suit for divorce from Robert s. Pelton, to whom she was married Oct. 20, 1898 The defendant now lives at Monticello. N Y.; and in the com plaint Mrs. Pelton alleges cruelty since Oct. 30, 1898. There are three children, aged IS, 10 and five. The plaintiff asks a divorce, custody of the children and alimony, claiming that her husband possesses an estate val ued at S10,O0O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Bryan Speeds
 But Isn't Fined

Waukegan, ILL, July 27-Wi1- liam Jennings Bryan, speeding from Delavan, Wis, to Wauke- gan to deliver a lecture, was ar rested at Antioch, H., it was learned today.
 The Comrnoner told the con stable who he was but it made no difference The police judge shook hands with Bryan and did not impose a fine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
oChange In
 Jitney Status

No change was apparent in the To- uthey situation today. Many drivers were operating on the old Public Service markers this morning. and the police, still lacking orders took no action to stop the machines.
 Supt. Patrick J. FIanaean sts+sG that his attitude remains the same. and that no police moves against the Jitneurs will probably be made until next Tuesday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
VATICAN GETS ANXIOUS

Rome, July 27.-The Vatican is be- coming anxious over the hostilities between the Fascist and the Com munists. Pope Benedict XIV today ssued an appeal through the osser- vatore Romano, official organ of the Vatican, asking both factions to cease their guerrilla warfare. Despite the warning of Premier Bononi battles fcontinued between the rival parties.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
DEATH FOR NORRIS BILL

Harding's special message to Con gress on railroad and farm financing was regarded today by many Repub- lican leaders in the Senate as having dealt a final blow to the Norris bill to create a s10O,0o0,o00 farm export, corporation.
 Champions of the Norris bill said today that they would relent not one whit in the fight in behalf of their
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
THREE BROKE LIQUOR LAWS

Second Precinct policemen arrested three men this morning, on charges of violating the liquor laws Those orrested were. Andrew Danecko, of 13O Church street, Emil Miliwski, of 162 Crescent avenue and Patrick Lav- ery of 633 East Main street Miliwski, who has been arrested before for a similar offense is being held under $500 bonds and the other two under bonds of $500. All three will be ar raigned in the City court tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
TO SAFEGUARD SOLDIERS.

London, July 27--The British gov ernment has taken careful precau- tions to safeguard the lives of Crown forces in Ireland if the armistice is suddenly broken off, Austen Cham berlain, Spok eSrnaa for the British government, announced in the House of Commons this afternoon. The declaration was made in reply to question by Lieut.. Colonel Archer Sh, e, a Coalition Unionist.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Feeney Gets
 Fine Of $225

Michael Feeney, of Lenox avenue driver of an automobile which struck and injured Edward Sherman of Montowese, in Connecticut avenue Saturday night, was find S225 in the City Court today, for operating un- der the influence of liquor, attempt ing to evade responsibility and reck- less driving. Bonds for an appeal were fixed at $500. The autoist was fined $75 on each charge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
HOIDUPS GET $1O, ,OOO.

Jacksonville, Fla, July 27-Stop- ping their automobile in front of the Bank of South Jacksonville at 10 o'clock this morning, six unmasked men walked in and with guns held up the entire force They escaped to the Jacksonville side of the St. Johns river with S10,000.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
BARTLETT AS COUNSEL

Ex-Judge Frederic A. Bartlett, ap- peared in the City court today as counsel for Ernest Meyers, of All East Main street, who was recently arrested for violating the liquor laws. This is the first time that Judge Bartlett has appeared in the City Court since he vacated the bench.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Yesterdays Fires

The first call for fire department aid at the NaugatucS Valley Ice Com pany fire yeserday was sent in at sos D. m. The second alarm was sounded at 3:14 and the recall was at 3:2s. Four pieces of fire apparatus an swered the call. Damage was est1- mated at S12,0O0. One fireman was overcome and a horse was killed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
SIGNS ECONOMY MEASURE

Washington, July 27-President Harding today made effective one of the first economy measures recom- nended by Director of the Budget Dawes. The President signed an executive order dividing the country in nine areas for the sale of surplus supplies of the government, with a sales director in each area. The or der also provides for sectional pur- chasing by the government in the in terests of economy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
TO QUIZ SPURGIN'S WIFE

Chicaro Juy 27-Confden that Mrs Myrtle P. Spurgn, wife of Warren Spurgn missing president of the Michigan company and her daughter Miss Vivian Spurgn have not told all Chief Investigator Ben NeWmark of States attorneys oce planned further questioning of Spurgin and her daughter were taken custody night their return from De- frot
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
CASE NOLLED.

George Meyers, jitneynan of 27o Paisade avenue, who was arrested yesterday for reckless driving, was ar raigned before Judge William B.. Boardman, in the City court today. The case was nolled on the payment of s1O. It is alleged that Meyers raced his machine against two other
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
nOIJ, HOUSE COST S3,OOO

Norvalk Conn.,. July 27-A doll house has just been com peed the estate Charles Baker at Wilton for the three old daughter of Mr. and Mrs Baker Jane een which SOOO The is complete in detail with chinn fireplace and furnishings and was built by Hart D. New Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy and Uncle of the little girl.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
SEEK GEORGE SMITH

A telegram received by the local police this morning told of the death of George Smith, of Bridgeport, which occurred Philadelphia yesterday. The police have been asked to locate the relatives of the dead man, whose address was given as the Acorn club.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
Late Telegraph Nelus
NOTED LAWYER DIES

Norvalk Conn.,, July 27-Judge Asa Burr Woodward one oldest and best known lawyers of this section died today He native of Watertown, Conn., descendant o Henry w Woodward settled Northampton in 1886, member representative in the legislature in and judge of probate here 1878 1900 retired One and three daughters
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-27
INVITE CONFERENCE

Niagara Falls, N Y, July 27-The city council and the Chamber of today forwarded to Washington invita- to hold the disarmament congress at Niagara Falls
 The A. B. conference to settle differences between the United held Niagara Falls eral years ago.