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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
HAYDEN CASE
 TO COME UP
 AT MEETING

Three promotions, three appoint ments and the cases of Martin J. Hayden and five other denoted fire men will occupy the attention of the Board of Fire Commissioners at to- nights meeting.
 Judging from information secured today, it seems very probable that Lieutenant Michael H. Bain, who is now acting as chauffeur for Chiei Daniel E. Johnson will be promoted to the rank of captain, to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Captain Thomas J. Lee, of Engine Company No. 12. The position of sistant engineer is another post to be filled by the promotion of a man from the ranks.
 Among the men who are seeking appointment to the department, a brother of Alderman Thomas McCor- mick was today reported to have the best chance of securing a position.
 The reappointment of Martin J. Hayden and five other denoted mem bers of the Fire department to their former ranks will probably not con sume much time tonight. Their re- instatement has been ordered by the courts, and it is understood that the commissioners have been advised to comply with the courts decision with out delay.
 Lieutenant Michael H. Bain, who is slated for a captaincy, was appointed a member of the department in 1908. He has established an excellent record as a fire fgt.er and if his promotion comes through as expected it will be a reward for much hard work.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
POLICEMEN CALLED TO KEEP ORDER AT
 MILLER HEARING

A crowd of 15O gathered. making it necessary for three policemen to work hard to keep order, when Coroner John J. Phelan resumed his invesG- gation this morning into the death of little RosaIine Miller, 3 years old, who was killed Saturday morning at the corner of East Main and Howe streets.
 This morning at o'clock the hear ing was resumed at the place of the accident. All witnesses called yes terday were again on hand this morn- ing also several more, and a half hundred would-be witnesses who thought they knew all about it, but who it turned out, had only ''heard exactly how it happened as the tes- tinony of alleged eye-witnesses differ materially it is hard for anyone to de- eide 'tjust how it happened"
 James L. Shay, Burr Road, Fair field, was driving a Studebaker car south on East Main, and turned slowly into Howe. Probably the best information obtained was that gotten this morning through an interpreter who Queried the maid, a Polish woman who accompanied the child. The couple had just crossed the street, and were about to step on the curb,
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
 OF NEW HAVEN
 ROAD MEET

New Haven, Conn April 20 Stockholders of the New York, New
 Haven and Hartford railroad com pany met today to consider the buSi- ness in it's annual meeting call which included election of a board of di- rectors. Provision also is to be made for refunding the loan placed in Eu- rope in 1907 and which becomes due a year hence, and a vote will be taken on the proposition to merge into the company a number of subsidiary properties and of raufying an agree ment made with the director general of railroads in relation to equip ment.
 In advance of the meeting there was anticipation of statement from officers as to wage and labor condi- tions on the lines of the company. The subsidiary properties to be merged are the Central New England railroad, Harlem and PortcheSter railroad, New England Steamship Company, Hart ford and New York Transportation Company, and New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamboat company.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
Rail1uay- Workers Charge Waste O
 Billion Annually

Chicago, April 20-Wastes amount ing to a billion dollars annually were laid to managerial inefficiency on American railroads in detailed ex- hibit placed before the Railroad La bor Board today as part of union la bor's fight against reduction of wages Recoverable wastes were es- tinated by the employees at S51S, ,5o0.- 900 a year and other wastes, impos- sible of estimation. would equal that amount 1t was declared
 The evidence submitted in the 55,- oeO word document is aimed at the railroads contention that the present national agreements make for labor conditions mot in the interest of hon. est. efficient and economical opera tion." The employees point out al- legged wastes in the present railroad Administrations and maintain that If those deficiencies and defaults An management were redressed and re- paired, there would rema.n no reason for attempting to reduce wages As method of correcting wasteful methods and increasing the efficiency of employees. the exhibit advocated
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
CONNOR GOES
 TO NEVADA

Tax Commissioner Arthur F. Con- nor is displaying little outward con- cern over the possibility of his remov- al from office should the General As sembly decide to replace the single headed tax commissioner plan with the old fashioned board of assessors system. Commissioner Connor seems to worry but little over the situation and as an evidence of his unconcern has left Bridgeport on a combined business and pleasure trip to Navada.
 He has been appointed adminiStra- tor of the estate of the late William McKenna, father of Morris McKenna of Bridgeport, The estate is of con- siderable proportions and represents the toll of a lifetime of the elder Mo Kenna, who was one of the best known and most prosperous mining men of Nevada. MT. Connor expects to be absent for several days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
LoWer Freight
 Rates To Cut
 Price Of Coal
(By w. H. Atkins.)


 Washington, April 20-Coal prices for consumers probably will be re- duced through lower freight rates. This was a plan which administration put through without delay. The pur- pose is to slash the burdensome costs of coal, both anthracite and bitumin- ous. so that industry may be stinlu- lated, and to give householders op- portunity to store away winter sup plies of fuel.
 The Interstate Commerce Commis- sion, alarmed at the jam of idle car equipment on the railroads is ready to act as soon as Congressional au- thority is given. The necessary au- thority will come under the provisions of the Frelinghuysen bill authorizing the commission to establish new coal rates with big reductions for a period of months during the Spring and Sum- mer season.
 Officials of the commission for some time have agreed that sea sonar cuts in the coal freight rates would greatly benefit the industrial situation and will result in lower costs to consumers generally. But the com mission, deciding that its power does not extend so far as to make reduc- tions merely seasonal" is now await ing action by congress. Chairma n Clark has indicated that he favors this step. and it is understood the commission will order lower rates 1ConGnued on Page Sfx-)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
DELBRIDGE RESIGNS
 PLACE
Has Served On Board of As sessors For IT Years
 Action Causes Regret

Authorative reports of the gna- ton of Loren A. Delbridge as a mem Der of the Board of Assessors started a ripple of keen regret in political circles today Mir. Delbridge has been a faithful servitor of the people of Bridgeport for the past IT years, and withdrawal from public office came as a distinct surprise. He has been made a flattering offer to take charge of the New England realty interests of the Schulte Cigar Stores Co.,. and is said to have accepted.
 MT. DeIbridge has been a member of the Board of Assessors for the past seventeen years, and became an in valuable asset to his office. For some time he is understood to have been dissatisfied with the existing condi- tions, and with the interference of political interests with his work but with characteristics true to his na- ture, he refrained from complaints and took sides with neither faction. Affairs are said to have reached the point, however, where MT. Delbridge deemed it necessary to withdraw him self from the situation, and accept the offer made by the chain store con cern.
 MT. Delbridge will continue the board of assessors for a short time to arrange his affairs. His leaving will create a vacancy in the board that will be difficult to fill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
WHERE HAVE COLLECTIONS
 BEEN USED?

storm warnings were issued today by the State Tuberculosis Commission, and the storm is impending over Bridgeport It seems that persons in this city have been collecting funds for the ostensib1e purpose of buying underwear for the poor in the state sanatoria for those suffering with tuberculosis.
 There is & statute which requires persons collecting for such a purpose to obtain a card issued and approved by the secretary of the State Board of Charities.
 For collecting without such a card there Is a penalty of fine and impris- onment; s10O fine or thirty days in jail.
 It is said that the Bridgeport col lections have been made without such authorization, that the sanatoria know nothing about the work, that the state furnishes the necessary under clothing to it's patients, and that no body knows what has been done with the collections.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
DID ASK POPE
 TO INTERVENE

Rome, April 20-In spite of en- phatic denials that the Holy See has been requested by Germany to act as her Intermediary in the separations controversy, the Int. News Service is reliably informed that the Berlin gov ernment did ask the intervention of Pope Benedict, the Holy Father, how ever, refused because he did not wish to give offense to the allies, partcu- larly France, by making himself the spokesman for Germany.
 The Vatcan's semi-ofhcial mouth piece, the Corriere D'ItaHa, again de nied today that any step has been talk en by the Vatican toward mediation in Germany's behalf.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
MAJORITY OF PEOPLE
 FAVOR IT
Leading Merchants Will Start Work Hour Earlier On Monday-Most of Fac tories Will Go On New Time.

Daylight saving hangs fire in Bridgeport, with the prob ability that most of the larger factories will adopt it. The majority of the leading stores are ill favor of it, al though a sentiment of fear Is already expressed on the part of smaller merchants that business hours will be cu1ftailed by contrary action on the part of other factions.
 Many of the larger industrial plants are undecided as to their course, awaiting to join the side with the largest support.
 The Associated Press, which pro- vides The Times with a large part of it's world news, has announced it's wires will be operated on daylight saving on and after Monday, April 25, which will compel most newspapers to the same schedule.
 In the Federal building. Collector James L. McGovern said that his of fee is waiting for orders from Wash ington before adopting local course. Postmastcr Charles F. Greene will re- ' to conform with the plan.
 For the Singer Manufacturing Com pany, General Manager George l.. Eames said that the condition is still in debate and will be controlled by the action of the majority of the larger industrial plants. The Bridge port Brass, Crane Valve, and U. M, C., have joined MT. Eames in his stand and awaiting developments before climbing aboard the band wagon.
 A large number of the local fac tories, including some of the larger ones, have taken d definite stand and already have posted notices to the effect that daylight saving will be effective in their plants starting next Monday, and suggesting to their employees that they set their watches ahead to conform with the new sch edule.
 The shops that have already taken 3 definite stand, which stand will doubt influence the balance of the Bridgeport district, are the American Tube & Stamping company, Max Aims. Automatic Machine, Baird Machine. Burns & Bassick, Bridgeport Cutlery,
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
German Banks
 Refuse Request

Berlin. April 20.-(By The A. P.)- While the German cabinet has not yet indicated the nature of it's reply to the reparation commissions de- mand that the German gold reserve be transferred to some point in the occupied one President Havenstein of the Reichsbank and the financial writers summarly reject the proposi- uon They take the ground that the gold is not onIy -he property of a pr:- vate bank but that its removal from Berlin under the conditions named would result in the collapse of Ger
 The experts also assert that spch proceeding would work havoc with German economis interests and promptly result in an advance of all commodities to fabulous prices as the result of the inevitable depreciation of the nations currency.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
ASKS RECEIVER
 BE APPOINTED

Attorney Thomas J. Cu11inan ap- peared before Judge John P. Kellogg in Superior court today and asked that Attorney Joseph J. Devine be appoint ed receiver for the cooperative busi- ness being conducted by Richard J. Cannon, Stanley Herring, Charles A Perry, Henry L. Englehart, Louis At water. Charles Lang, Jacob Richel, John Boucher and Martin l.. Kane.
 There is no dissatisfaction among the gentlemen who organized the bus mess, but the present depression has made it advisable that a receiver be appointed to settle up the affairs of the company to the best satisfaction for all concerned.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
JANzT'ORS AND
 SCRUBWOllEN TO IA W CONVENTION

Washington, April 2O-Salaam. the mighty janitor! All hail. the lowly scrubwomani
 To the accompaniment of Eroans performed by the "order of oppress- cd and suppressed tenants let the news go forth that the mighty janitor is to become even mishtier. As for the lowly scrubwoman she tells the world no longer depths of lowliness, for her but the heights of might. She has joined forces with the janitors- Hereafter take care that your tone shows proper respect when you de- 10 scrubwomen more power to her elbow"
 History will be made when the first convention of the janitors and scrub women of the United States meets in Washington tomorrow. The conven- lion will draft the janitors and scrub women magma charta-
 The apartment house branch of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20

janitors is expected to issue a new protocol q gainst the "order of O and $ tenants"
 Out of the convention will rise the International Union of Janitors and Scrubwomen with plans to become an important part of the Amer-can Federation of Labor.
 It will be convention upique in labor annals.
 If Samuel Gompers were not on his Honeymoon he would rush back to open it, labor officials said today
 we expect great things from the International Union of Janitors and Scrubwomen" said Frank Morrison secretary of the Federation.
 The new international union will start with a membership of 10. 900 strong. Its convention will make plans for nationwide drive to unionize every janitor and scrubworn- an in the United States. according to labor officials
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
Police Taken From
 Train and Shot

Dublin, May 2O-A. man named O'Sullivan, presumably a Sim Feiner was shot and killed at Cork today by uniformed members of the Crowns forces.
 At Dundrum, County Dublin, police were attacked by Sim Feiners. One policeman was killed
 At BalliSdare two constableS were dragged from a train and killed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
Communists Get
 Long Jail Terms

Berlin, April 2O-E1even commun- ists convicted of having made the re- cent attempt to blow up the Victory monument in the Koenigsplatz, were today sentenced to long terms of i'm prisonment in the penitentiary. Tge evidence implicated Max Hoelz, one of the alleged leaders of the com munist uprising in middle Germany, who was arrested in Berlin on April 15 and now is locked up in the Moa- bit jail in this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
Cannot Place Ownership of
 Two Big Stills

Mary Spanaiten, who appeared to be in charge of a house at 262 Lafay- cite street, where Federal agents seiz- ed two stills and a quantity of mash yesterday afternoon, was arraigned before U. S. Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery today. and held under $500 bonds for another hearing on April 27. Ownership of the two stills, one of which was of 20 gallons capacity, has not yet been definitely estab- lished, and the case was continued in order that an investigation may be completed. Federal agents Cantillion and Wefch conducted the raid.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
OF VETERANS AND AUYzZZARZES
 N EIVCAMPlNEZVT

state commander, and other officers. Tonight there will be a banquet at the Hotel Clark at which Governor Everett J. Lake. member of Hart ford Camp. will be the guest Of honor. Judge A.. C. Baldwin, n member of the local camp will act as toastmaster and addresses will be made by Cover nor Lake. Commander Alcorn, Mrs. Evelyn Crane of New Haven division president of the women's auxiiiaries. Judge Robert L. Munger of AnsoniA and othcre.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20

Derby, April e0-The annual en- campment of the Connecticut Divi- sion, Sona of Veterans and of tho Women's Auxiiiaries of the State open here today with a business ses- sion this afternoon and will conclude tomorrow with election of officers. fisiting delegates numbering about 5000 are guests of Charles l.. Rus sell Camp of this oity and William E. Wooster Camp of A-pia. Reports were read at today -esnion by Maj. William F. Alcorn of New Haven.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
CASE TO STAND

By order of Judge John E. Keeler of Superior. court, the case of Heze- of John Yalenslzi, against pr Chester F. BIackman. Fairfield, will stand for the time being to give the plaintiff a chance to obtain additional witnesses. The suit is for damages of S10,060 for the death of Ya1enski killed by an automobile owned by the defendant.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
Police ObserDe
 Daylight Sauir,g

Irrespective of what action may be taken by business house, manufacturers and city depart ments, the police department will observe daylight savings. It was announced by Supt. Patrick J. Flanagan today, that all clocks in the department will be advanced one hour at two o'clock Sunday morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
A KS INJUNCTION

A temporary injunction asked by Howard LubelSky against Amelia Bergen, to prevent the erection of a stable on Howard avenue, was denied this morning by Judge John P. Kel- logg in Superior court, who pointed out that there was no law against the erection of a building for stable uses, so long as it conformed with the city building and health code.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
Mayors Salary
 50 Cents Year

Hoopeston, H., April 20-The salary of the mayor of HoopeSton will remain at 50 cents a year A proposal t6 increase the salary from 50 CeIIts to S96 per year was decisiveIy defeated in an election held yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
DEVOY DEATH
 WAS ACCIDENT

Coroner John J. Phelan finds that William DeVoy, 46, who died on April 16, was killed as a result of an acci- dent on April 5, when he endeavored 10 assist a fellow worker to climb a higher scaffold than the one on which DeVoy was standing. The men were brick masons, working on East Main street and in the employ of Casey & balance when standing on a scaffold and no one was in any way to blame.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
Big Shortage In
 Boston's Treasury

Boston. April 20-Forty thousand dollars is missing from the city treas ury, according to City Treasurer ThoS. W. Murray, who uncovered the short age during an nnannounced audit prier to leaving office this week. A city hall official is under suspicion.
 Murray denied rumorS that the shortage was in the soldiers relief de- partment He said it would not be fair to make known the department that is short until thorough investf- patiop. is made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
SAVING STILL HANGS FIRE
DEGREES FOR PRINCE

His royal highness, famous as a scientist and explorer, and principal beneficiary of the worlds greatest gambling establishment in Monte Carlo, arrived in New York on the $. S. La France. The Prince comes to this country to receive a medal voted to him for scientific attain ments.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
SECOND VICTIM
 OF INFLUENZA

Influenza claimed it's second vic tim this year with the death of John J. Troy, 45, of Butler avenue, who succumbed to the disease last Sunday The only other death from this dis ease since January 1 was that of Raymond Francis Lee of 95 Gem ave- nue who died April S.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
BIC DEFICIT IN
 GERMAN BUDGET

Berlin, April 20-Finance Minister Wirth, in making public the German budget for 1921 today announced deficit of 33,0OO,o0O. paper marks normally ss,25O, 900. .OOO).
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
IS
 TO BE FREE PORT

Tokio, April 20 - Japanese army circles are discussing the question of evacuating Siberia on the basis of converting VlsAdivostok into an inter national free port.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
BRITAIN . HAS NEW
 PROPOSAL
Act Opens New and Interest ing Angle On Yap Cues
 tion-Japan's Solution

London, April 20.-Auto- matic transmission of cables on the Island, of Yap, instead of transmission by operators, is expected to be proposed by Great Britain, it was learned today. The idea behind the proposal that thus the neces- sity of American operators working under Japanese reg ulations would be avoided.
 The above dispatch opens a new and interesting angle of the Yap ques- tion. It directs for the first time, at tention to the facts that if Japan re- tains the mandate over Tap, she will mission which would mean that Amer- ica's and other nationals employed as cable officials or operators would have to take orders from Japanese "hiShcr up."
 Washington, April 20-A com promise by which Pacific islands south of the equator mandated to Great Britain woud be thrown open to Japana immigration and commercial enterprises in return for the interna- tionalization of Yap, was suggested today in official circles a solution likely to be proposed by Japan, when
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-20
MISS WELTHY HONSINGER

Miss Welthy Honsinger, formerly of Rome N. Y, who, shortly before her return to the United States, after ten years in China as head of the Bald went through a porion of the famine region.
 t'No mere words can describe it." she said. q have seen it in it's days
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-28
WAITSFIELD

Mrs. II. y Lamorder and son, HON.
er. went Friday to Randolph, where
Mr.. Lamorder IS in business.
Charles Fisk was home last week
from Henniker. y. H., to see his ia
Their. i. A. Fisk, who has been i'll with
a hard cold.
Charles Brooks from Lebanon. \. H.,
is spending a few days at w. J. Palm
er's.
Last reports from Mrs. r. w. Ne.
Allister were that she was recovering
well from her recent operation.
w. c. Graves lost one Of his reg
istered cows last week from pneumo-
MIA.
D. II. Somerville has returned from
a few days spent in Waterbury at
Sam Somerville's.
w. H. Marshall visited his dsugh
ter. Miss Leila, in Randolph recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. q. Eaton are mos
ing from their house on Bridge street
to the C. J. Greene house. having ex-
changed houses.
II. II. Smith has been appointed BY
the selectmen as road commissioner.
and he Is now picking the stones ont
OF the village street and grading.