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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-24
HerOism OF Women Caused Abolition
OF Virtual Slavery In Europe, Says
'.Peasant M0ther'' In First Interview

organization in Bologna In seven
years we had organized 41,00o peas
ants. one-tAird of whom were women"
Organizing Women Difficult.
The most difficult task of organic
ing the peasants. Signora Altobelh
told me, is among the women. AS is
true in all countries, the women OF
work as anyone else, but they are
not included In the organizations un-
less they already feel the impore
lance of having a vote, which, OF
eyes she told the story of years of
struggle aginst o1d-time landow
ers; of being crushed out entirely
VIII en- the fight for better wages was
most bitter; of strikes and jail SEN
fences.
She told about the rich workers,
who worked for fourteen hours a
day standing in stagnant water. UP to
their knees working for a lire or
less q day. They were the casual
workers Of Italy, many of them wom-
en- and children. who went to the rice
fields so that they might add a little
They camp near the fields, sleep
ing Oh the wet ground. Many were i'll
with fever. Many died, and those who
survived, went home sick.
There We're antiquated land laws
that had to be changed. The old sys-
tenn of forfeiture work had to be
abolished The tenants of the land
the landowners Wages and hourc
must be regulated.
Peasants Fight Hard
Probably" said Signora A1tobe1li,
there has been no more bitter fight
than that of the peasants. But they
have always fought hard for decent
working conditions and have scarce
" understood anything about the po-
litica1 side of syndicalisn. The war
n 1js za6
workers, the peasants were able to
gain much. Women who had worked
for forty and fifty confines a day in
1900 were able to get two and a half
lire an hour. Men who had got one
lire and a half a day received three
and five lire an hour, or about 5000
lire year (25o). Hours of labor
were reduced as well, and we had
That was in 1909, just when the
Fascist began their furious fight
against Socialism, The Fascist went
into the country places. They went
of the largest agriculture centres of
italy. They went through Tuscany.
They burned straw piles of the
called by Socialists. They destroyed
the headquarters of the organized
workers. In return the peasants
fought them from behind hedges.
They used guns when they had them
and pitchforks and other farming
implements when they had not"
Peasants Will Learn
asked Signora Altobelli what had
been the result of this warfare,
which was at its height just one
year ago The very mention of
Fascist angered her, but she admit
ted that the peasants had been terri
fled into leaving their syndicates.
'fBut," she added, they Will come
back into the Federation. They were
not really class yet but
they will learn
and how many did you lose
through the fight of the Fascist %
asked her.
Signora Altobe11i looked at me
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-24

squarly and then bitterly admitted
that the forces have been reduced
from nearly $4,000 to less than
100000.
They have not Joined the Fascist,
however, she explained. 1.-The Fas-
cisti have organized unions in the
agriculture communities, just as
they have in the Industrial. But they
We're once financed by landowners.
To-day the landowners know that
the Fascist mean violence. They no
longer will support them. And soon,
very soon those who used to be with
us will return. They We're only terri
fled by Fascistic violence. And do not
forget that we are now on the road
to making peasants understand the
political significance of syndicates,
which is, of course. socialist
And what" 1 asked, will become
Of the Fascist movement? Will it
die?"
No" said Argentina A1tobe1d, cit
will only die when civil war has
killed iti''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-24

Miss Gertrude Nolan, 36S Windsor
avenue. who has been connected with
the bridgeport Chain company for
some time. Will leave Stratford in
May for Hartford where she viii
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-24

Postmaster of Stratford since 1903.
William 3. Bristol celebrated his G.
nd. birthday Saturday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-24

Taking Advantage of the clear wea-
ther, which while cool attracted
many motorists to the roads, the
state police conducted a "hOld-up" on
Washington bridge. bringing in 4 to-
tai of 20 drivers, who were -5I5Oying
the sport legal. Part of the catch win
be arraigned in the Stratford Town
court, and part in Milford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-24

1t is announced that during the
summer the Stratford theatre will
be closed for an interval while inter
ior improvements. long planned. are
carried out. while the balance of the
front of the building will be raised to
a uniform height.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-24

The council meets tonight. Heads
up. 'Tis said the council will discuss
the safe cracking incident. Now
that everyone else in town has cussed
and discussed the affair of disgrace
it is not surprising that the council
has heard about it, and not wishing
TO let a charge farce in the name of
parliamentary law.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-24

Tomorrow is the day that the map
of Stratford with a description of dis
trict boundary lines and other matters
of especial interest during the school
bog fight in the old Town will be pub
lished. Should you feel need of a good
map of Stratford, that will give you
the Glow down" on a lot of interest
in points in the present tangle, order
your Tuesday Times now.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-24

Tonight is the night of the Cup
heag club MINISTRIES. The first show
ing will get under way on time, re-
hearsed to perfection, and what
promises to be a rare treat in the
way of a local talent offering at the
Stratford theatre, will be repeated
with all the trimmings, tomorrow
night. The program follows:
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
THE NEW SERIES OF THE
 GOOD MAXWELL

In Ithaca, New York, atop one of the steepest hills in all the charted regions of the earth, there overlook { versity. And according to M. D.. i Honeyman, local Maxwell dealer,
 High above Cayuga's Waters is not only a college song. but a disagreeable fact to any motorist who must climb that hill
 ITO at least three men, however. the ascent to the university campus | has been levelled to a mere nothing" | Mir. Honeyman goes on. Recently three cars of the new series of the good Maxwell were sold to Professors l Ayers, Birch and Fisk of Cornell. | Each man. before buying. request cd that he be permitted to put the car through his own demonstr ration test. Naturally, that was agreed to; and each one started the car from stand ing start and in high gear. and made the difficult ascent with ease.
 Professor Ayres, teacher of farm mechanics, went d but further with his test. He chose a road filled with deep ruts and otherwise very bumpy. First the car was sent over the se- lectcd course at speed no greater than 5 miles an hour; then at in creasing speeds up to 25 miles an hour. The results were conclusive and Professor Ayers is now a Max well owner.
 we believe that anyone who Will take the trouble to demonstrate good Maxwell to himself, as did these men, will be equally impressed with it's power and strength and comfort -adNt.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

vdere, are spending the weekend at Woodmont.
 MT and Mrs. John A. Andrews of Bassett street, are entertaining their niece, Miss Ellen Andrews of New York.
 Miss Marion Long, of Enfield. is the guest of Miss Leonie Grove, of Grove Hill.
 Mir. and Mrs George A. Wier, of 22 Cottage place, celebrated their goth wedding annivarsary last Saturday evening at their home. Many guests were present to extend their good wishes.
 Robert E. Lee, of New York city. was a guest at his former home on Winter street. over the last weekend.
 Mrs. Marjorie Southard of Berlin, who has been the guest of her mother in Troy, New York, was home for few days last week.
 Walter Gumprecht, a student in Boston, is spending Easter with his parents in this city.
 William Upson is home for the holidays from Boston where he Is studying.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dugald MoMillan, of Forest street, quietly observed the thirtieth anniversary of their mar- riage at their home last Wednesday.
 Mir. and Mrs Herman F'leischer, of Osgood avenue, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last Tuesday,
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Troupe and son, of Berlin, are in Dayton, O., for the next six weeks.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15
NOTICE EN- -SERNICEMEN

E,x-servcemen who arc the recipi' ents of the weekly checks from the American Legion as part of the state fund, are notified that there will DC no checks given out tomorrow morn ing as usual. They will be distributed Monday evening at o'clock in the c.. A. R. rooms on Main street
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

sician, and has composed many songs and has played for several Victor rec ords.
 Miss Frances Dean, daughter Of MT. and Mrs. D. E. Dean of Forrest street. entertained two tables of bridge at her home last Saturday evening.
 Mir. and Mrs. r. G. Platt of Grove Hill have returned from Atlantic City.
 Sanford Thomson is home from Princeton University to spend the spring vacation with his parents. Mir, and Mrs. J. D. Thompson of Forrest street.
 Miss Laurene Mouat, daughter of | Mir. and Mrs. Laurence Mouat of Grove Hill, is home from Port Chest CT, New York, for the holidays. Mrs. J. n. Thompson of Forrest 
 weeks with her father who is ill in Peekskill, New York is back for the holidays with her family. | Harold Bassette is home from the 1 University of Pennsylvania to spend the vacation with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Buell. E. Bassotte of Emmons Place.
 Miss Margaret Russell. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Russell of Grove Hll is home from the New York School of Fine Arts for the week end
 Jack kirkham, son of Mir. and Mrs. John kirkham of Cedar street, re- turned today from Harvard Law school to spend the holidays with his parents.
 Mrs. A. C. McIHnnie of Forrest street has returned from a short stay in New York city.
 The thirty-first National D. A. R. Congress will be held next week at the Memorial Continental hall in Washington. Mrs. Laurence Mouat regent of the Esther Stanley chapter D. A. R. of this city. Mrs. William Hungerford, Mrs. Rufus Heminway, Mrs. A. J. Slopcr, Mrs. James Robin son, Mrs. Howard Parsons. Mrs. Will liam r. Brooks and Miss Mary Whit tlesey will be delegates from New Britain.
 Mrs. Michael O'Connor of Hartford is the guest of her daughter, Mgs. Carl Messenger of Hamilton street.
 Miss Norma Began, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph c. Began of Harrison street, entertained two tables at bridge on Monday afternoon.
 Miss Agnes Curtin, entertained three tables Of bridge at her home on West Main street Tuesday evening. The prizes went to Miss Agnes Wade and Miss Margaret Broughel of Bristol, and to Mrs. Henry Donnelly
 
 Miss Marion Long, daughter of Mrs. Peter Long Of Enfield, will entertain Miss Alma Groves bridal party at dinner dance in Hartford on Monday evening.
 Miss Martha Clark, daughter of Dr. and Mrs Robert Clark of Garden street, will attend a Sigma Nu house party in South Norwalk the early part of the week.
 Mrs. William Peace and her sister Miss Ruth Coomhs of Black Rock avenue are spending the holidays in New York city.
 Mrs. Harold Shepard of Harrison street and Mrs, Carl Ramsey of Gar den street are in Atlantic City.
 Mrs. Gerald Mcdonald of Black Rock avenue has returned from a | weeks stay in New York city.
 Mrs. l. Knapp of Vine street is spending the holidays with her moth- CT, Mrs. George kron of New Haven.
 Edward Christ. son of Mr. and Mrs | George Christ of Garden street, re- turns tomorrow to R. r. l. at Troy, after spending the past week in town.
 Miss Sylvia and Miss Alice Alder son, daughters of Mir. and Mrs. A. R. Alderson of Lake street. 3rtained
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

at bridge Wednesday evening. The prizes went to Miss Eleanor Lewis and to Kenneth Clark.
 Mrs. Howard Humphrey and son, of Russell street are expected home next week from Hot Springs, Arkan- sas. They have been spending the past two months with Mrs. Humph- roys mother.
 Henry Maier, son of Rev. and Mrs. Henry Maier. of Lexington street, is home for the holidays from Prince ton university.
 William Johnson, son of Mir. and Mrs. Fred Johnson, of Ellis street. is spending the spring vacation with his parents He is a student at Syracuse university.
 Miss Olive Littlehales, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. H. A. littlehalcs, of West Main street, who teaches music in Middletown. is visiting her parents during the holidays.
 Edward Hungerford, son of Mir. and Mrs. r. B. Hungerford, of Cedar street, is home from Harvard univor- sity for the Easter recess
 pr. John Donnclly. of South Main street, an intcrne at Fordham hospi tai, is visiting at Nit. Clemens, Michi gan.
 Miss Elizabeth Sloper, student at St Margaret's school in Waterbury, is with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. w. r. Sloper of lexington street, for the 
 Sturman Dyson, son of Mir. and Mrs. George Dyson of Harrison street, returned today to Columbia univer- sity after spending d few days in town.
 Mrs. H. J. McGowan of Baltimore, returned today to her home after spending the past two weeks with her parents, MT. and Mrs. T, II. Kelley of High street.
 There will be d dinner dance at tho Shuttle Meadow club next Saturday evening.
 Donald Gaffney, son of Judge and Mrs. B. F. Gaffney of Vine street, Is returning this evening from Harvard Law school to spend the vacation in town.
 Leo Gaffncy returned from Yale University last Wednesday to spend the spring recess with his parents, Judge and Mrs. B F. Gaffney of Vine street,
 Announcement has been made of the coming marriage of William w. r Squire of this city and Miss Alice of Portland. The wedding will take place in Portland on we'd nesday. April 26. The Rev. J. War ren Roche, a former ClaSsmato of Mir. Squire, will perform the cere- nony,
 Edward Dawson, son Of Mrs, Abble Dawson of Prospect street, is home rom Columbia University for the ,pring recess.
 Carl Wagner of WarloCk street is nome from Harvard University Tor he holidays.
 Miss Aline Nelson. daughter of MT | md Mrs. Bennett Nelson of Harrison | treet, returned home Thursday from he Forsythe Dental school at Boston, | 0 spend the vacation.
 Miss Lillian Fleisher has returned l rom the Gerry Kindergarten school | if Boston to spend the spring recess | with her parents, MT. and Mrs Charles F'leisher of Black Rock | venue,
 The Sunshine society will meet on 1onday at 2:3o o'clock.
 S. Monroe Gordon and Miss Betty | Gordon of Syracuse University are | pending the holidays with their par nts, MT and Mrs. George Gordon or ,orth street.
 Miss Elizab beth Eastman, Miss Flora Mrs P. B. Stanley, Mrs. ohn Stadlcr. Jr.. Mrs. A. c. kimball Irs. w. r. Brooks and Mrs. William cit were elected to the hoard of d- ectors of the |. w. C. A at the an
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Philmore Ohman. son of Rev. and Mrs $. c. Ohman of Bassett street, is now piano sooist of Paul White mans orchestra of New York city. He plays at the Palais Royal every even- ing. Mir. Ohuan is a talented mu-
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Miss Marjory Cheney of South Manchester will speak on Child Vel fare" .before the New Britain branch of the Connecticut League of Women Voters at the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Monday at 7:45 D. Ill. All
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Miss Adeline Ohman. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. D. s. Ohman of Park street, plans to leave for Boston on Monday, April IT, to take part as vocal solost in large musical affair to be given in Fremont Temple.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Stanley Cooper, son of MT. and Mrs. Elisha Cooper of Vine street, is home from Yale University for the Easter holidays.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Edward Christ, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Christ of Garden street, re- turns tomorrow to R. r. | at Troy, after spending the past week in town.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Stanton Ashley returned early in the week from Middlebury college to spend the Easter vacation with his parents Mir. and Mrs. George Ashley of Harrison street.
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Local boy scouts camping at Cedar Lake, Chester. this past week. were Eugene Brown, George kimball, 1rv- ing Parker, William Marsland. Jr, Edward Marsland, James Beach, Hen " Martindell, Carl Anderson and Eugene Parker
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

-. and Mrs. Leland Hoar. of Bel
New Britain herald., 1922-04-15

Miss Elizabeth Eastman, Miss Flora Humphrey, Mrs P. B. Stanley, Mrs. John Stadlcr. Jr.. Mrs, A. c. kimball. Mrs. w. F. Brooks and Mrs. William Felt were elected to the board of di- rectors of the |. w. C. A, at the an
The New York herald., 1922-11-05
GIRL IN CASSESE CASE
OUT AGAIN AND INAGAM
BONDING Company Gives Her
Up After Brief Liberty.

Mrs. Edith Stevens, the girl held in
g., go bail by the Government as a
material witness in the case against her
/, friend, Anthony Cassese, charged with
being u bootlegger, returned to the
Raymond street jail yesterday after one
brief hour OF liberty.
!, Last Thursday. when the trial OF the
tobacco merchant was scheduled to go
on, Mrs. Stevens appeared unexpectedly
at the Federal Building. explaining that
she wished merely to be a spectator.
Assistant Federal Attorney Blue learne !
of her presence and quickly served her
with O subpoena as a material witness.
lie had been looking all over New York
for her. She was held In $500 bail
and In default OF ii has been in the
civil part of the jail ever since.
Yesterday morning. Mrs. Rose Cas-
sese. sister OF the man with whom Mrs.
stevens admitted she travelled to the
Bahama Islands, offered to supply bail,
giving property in Queens as security.
The Government thereupon took advan-
tage OF law which allows forty-elgh.
hour postponement pending a deter
lniuation of the sufficiency Of the bond
offered.
Shortly after, representatives OF the
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Mary
land at 100 Broadway appeared at the
Federal Building ard made the bond
required. That was at noon. Mrs.
stevens was released. One hour later
she was back at the Federal Building,
the surety company having surrendered
her. No statement was forthcoming t.
rewspapermen as 70 the company S
action. Mrs. Stevens, attractlvely at
tired. also refused 10 discuss the mat
ter. She had a dinner engagement and
was particularly incensed that she could
not keep H.
The New York herald., 1922-11-05
FOREIGN SHIPS WILL ESCAPE
DAUCHERTY'S DRY RULING
Officials Admit Alien Craft Will Not Be Stopped From
Bringing In Liquors Under Seal and Serving Crews
/ Harding Would Ask Congress for Amendment.

Counsel for the Government will Join in
asking an early hearing.
Should the Supreme Court uphold the
Volstead act. as did Judge Hand in New
York, and decide for the Government
and against the foreign ship companies.
the regulations will be held up until
Congress has had an opportunity to
amend the Volstead act
After a Supreme Court decision favor
able to the Government the Treasury
would be in precisely the same position
as 1T is to-day. The law would forbid
the bringing in OF liquors but the power
Of enforcement could not be exercised
without serious international complica-
tions, which the Administration is deter
mined to avoid.
Administration officials do not believe
Congress intended to bring about any
such situation. If no other escape is
found from the embarrassment President
Harding in his formal message to Con-
gress probably will recommend an
amendment to the Volstead act specific
ally exempting foreign ships.
The New York herald., 1922-11-05
20 MILE PARADE OPENS
NEW WHITE HORSE PIKE
Concrete Highway Called the
Worlds Best by Experts.

Special Dispatch to TIE NEW York HERALD
HAMMoNToN, Nov. 4.-The formal
opening of White Horse pike, the con-
crete highway from the Delaware River
to the sea. said by road experts to be
the best in the United States. was cele-
brated to-day with a great motor parade
twelve miles long. 1t traversed route
seventy miles In length and was greeted
by thousands of spectators at Camden,
Hammonton and the score of suburban
places between the two municipalities.
Forty-five pretty girls, representing
the municipalities of Camden county,
and similar representatives from Ham
monton. Atlantic City and Buena Vista
township of Atlantic county lined up
on the main street here. the cavalcade
passing between the ranks. War vet
Grams with Old Glory flying before them
added a martial air to the scene.
The New York herald., 1922-11-05
WOMEN DEBATE VIRTUE
AND VICEOFPROHIBITION
Two Appeal for Sale of Beer
and Wines.

Prohibition absolute and modification
of the Volstead law to permit the sale
of beer and wine were debated before
women of the League for Political Edu-
cation in Town Hall yesterday.
Miss Alice Carpenter of the Associa-
tion Against Prohibition end Miss Elisa
beth Marbury, member of the Demo-
cratic National Committee. spoke for
modification. Enforcement was defended
by Mrs. Charles l.. Tiffany of the League
of Women Voters and Mrs. Ella Alex
ander Boole, national vice-president of
the Women's Christian Temperance
Union
The New York herald., 1922-11-05
Ssee ai Dispatch TO TIE New YoRK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington, ID. C.. Nov. \.
lry regllations TO sustain t''

Jry regulations to sustain the
ead act and the Daugherty opinion
ding that foreign ships cannot bring
louor within the three mile limit are
to be held up indefinitely.
Officials admit that the regulations
never will be issued and no effort is
TO be made to stop foreign passenger
ships from bringing in bar liquors unde"
seal. Foreign freight and passenger
ships viii not be molested by customs
or prohibition enforcement officers for
having liquors in their ship stores or
for serving 1t 10 their crews.
Al the Treasury Department It is
said the regulations are In preparation
but that they will not be issued until the
Supreme Court has acted on the ques-
ton. The petition for review will come
up in the Supreme Court November 10.
Franklin r.. Lord Of counsel for the
Cunard and Anchor lines says request
will be made Tor hearing November %.
The New York herald., 1922-11-05

Besides being lovely In texture, these drapery
fabrics array of designs and coorings that
their inspiration the Renaissance period There three
different patterns and fifteen colors in the display
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-01-14
Federal Reserve
Board Protests
Having Farmer
Try Associated Press,

Washington, Jan. 14-Opposition to
proposed legislation directing the
president to appoint a farmer to the
federal reserve board was declared in
a memorial presented to Mr.. Hard
ing by the advisory council of the
board.
At the White House it was stated
that President Harding had received
favorably the statements of the ad-
visory committee and was in sympa-
thy with the suggestion that class leg
islat.on should not be enacted. The
president, it was said, agreed that the
law might be amended to add the
word "agriculturap to the statutory
provisions for representation on the
board of industrial, commercial and
geographical interests.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-01-14
Zero Weather Not
to Deter Miller's
Hunt for Friend
dBy Associated P.essl

Port Arthur, Ont, Jan. 14-Despite
prediction that the temperature
might drop to 16 below zero, Major
Ray Miller of the Minnesota National
Guard planned to continue search in
his airplane today for James Maher
of Grand Portage, Mimi, missing
since December 81.
Major Miller, who arrived here
yesterday from Duluth. Mimi, will fly
around Isle Royal and nearby islands
in Thunder Bay, Lake Superior, seek
ing some trace of Maher, who was last
seen near Cloud Bay in an open motor
boat. The plane will be used in con-
junction with ice breaking tugs work
ing out of this port.
If Maher is alive and marooned on
an island, it is expected he will be en-
deaworing to attract attention by
means of snloke~or other signal.