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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
10 Arrested For
 Motor Violations

Violators of the state motor vehi- cle laws predominated in City court this morning, no less than ten being arrested over the week end.
 Judge William BOardman. judge Of the City court, who was arrested Fri day. charged with violation of the parking ordnance, had his case noll- ed by Judge Arthur Comley upon pay ment of a fine of $1. William GIea- son of New York city who was ar rested for failing to equip his car Bozylin Tulk of sos Lafayette street, also arrested on a charge of failing to have a mirror on his car, was fined $5.
 Geovanhi DiLorenzo. of R. r. D., No. ?, failed to have mirror on his car and was fined S5. Cornado Tiba1- do of Stratford, charged with having no mirror forfeited a S10 bond. Clar- ence McGee of S31 Brewster street, charged with operating car with inn proper nuffler and no mirror. was fined $5 on each count. William Ashton of Wynnewood, Penn, was charged with speeding and forfeited a S25 bond
 Julius Boemmels of Fairfield, was fined S5 for driving a car without a mirror. Joseph Legammari of Chi cago, charged with failing to obey a traffic officers signal and not having a proper registration license. was fined $1o. Robert Adams of Derby. was fined S10. James Della of 449 Cole man street. was arrested charged with driving a Studebaker delivers car with Ford touring car markers. His case was continued for further inves- tigation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
Customs Officers Seize Adventurous Peter Metzger
 With Huge Liquor Cargo

The adventurous career of the Pe- Jter Metzger. formerly of Bridgeport, was brought to a close early yeSter- day morning. when it was seized in the New York harbor by custom offi- cers. Twenty thousand bottles of liquor valued at s200,0O0 were seized aboard this ship which was a--om- panied by the C936. towing the Stella.
 The Pste- Metzger was built and formerly owned by Captain William Aetzger of this city. Several years ago the steamer Calvin Tomkins of the Singer Line. sank off Port Jeffer- son The Metzger located the vessel and William Metzger. captain and owner, received the. reward. He or ganized a wreckfng crew composed of Diver Captain William Evans, Fred Howard and himself.
 This company worked for some time and then turned the work and the Peter Metzger over to the Sound Salvage con1-any, New York firm The Peter Metzger was registered un- der the name of Blanche McKeon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
Kerr Case
 Dismissed

Judge Moss Ives disn lssed the case of Alexander Kerr who through coun- sel instituted habeas corpus proceed ings that the papers calling for his extraditSon to New York to answer the charge of abandonment brought by his former wife, might not be en- forced. This action on the part of Judge Ives will in all probability mean that Kerr must return to New York to answer those charges now placed against him.
 In court last Friday Mrs Mary Kerr, who is asking that he be re- turned to New York hysterically de- clared that she loved her former husband. His present wife was a wit ness to the proceedings.
 The first marriage of Kerr was in 1904. After a few years Kerr ob- tained a divorce in Nevada A former action in New York State of Mrs. Kerr terminated with judgment to the effect that Kerr pay his wife S7 a week for a period of one year. This Kerr did and year ago came to Con- nectiCut where he again married.
 Extradition papers were signed for the return of Kerr to answer charges of abandonment. Kerr endeavored to fight his extradition by habeas corpus proceedings. He is now being held awaiting the action of the New York authorities who are expected to come for him to bring him to New York to answer to the charges which his former wife is bringing against him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
Simple Services
 For Rockefeller

Tarrytown. N. Y. June 26-1n ac- cordance with the last wishes of William Rockefeller, who died at his North Tarrytown estate saturday, Rev. Dr. Charles Warren Baldwin, rector of St. Mary's Episcopal church, Beechwood, N. Y., will conduct the simple funeral service this afternoon in Rockwood Hall. West Tarrytown.
 There will be no honorary pail bearers and attendance at the services will be limited to members of the Rockefeller family. a few business friends and several old employees from his offices in New York.
 Interment will be in the mauso- leum, near completion in the Sleepy Hollow cemetery. It will take place, according to an announcement a. the convenience of the family.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
Murder Charge
 Against Marshal Wilson s Slayers
Britain to Face Storm, Aroused by Assassina- ton of Military Lead CT.

London, June 26-(By the A. P.)- verdict of wilful murder against James Connolly and James O'Brien was returned this afternoon by the coroner's jury in the inquest into the killing of Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson. assassinated last Thursday. The two men accused did not attend today's hearing, on advice of counsel
 The witnesses added little to the details already published of the mur- der and of the pursuit of the two men under arrest. Several witnesses in cluding a physician who conducted the post mortem examination. the taNicab driver who was driving Sir Henry when the crime was commit ted. servants in the Wilson family and given their testimony when J. H. Mac Dannell, solocitor for the prisoners. appeared in the courtroom and told the coroner he had advised the ac- cused not to attend today's sessions.
 After the funeral today of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson, the gov ernment expected to face in parlia- ment the storm aroused against it by the great soldiers assassination.
 The alleged failure of the govern ment to protect Sir Henry and other men in public life is only one of the charges its opponents were to bring against the administration. back of this being the anger of one section of the House toward the irish policy.
 Previous attempts to call the gov ernment to order on the latter count failed to produce the effect it's ene- mics desired, but the present attack is more menacing in that it is com bined with cenSure on an issue which has deeply stirred the emotions of a great many of the memb berS.
 The disord erly conditions in Ireland and the prevalence of crime and vio lence there, which are regarded as being reflected in the Wilson ragedy, are sharply scored in some of this mornings editorials
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
CITY OFFICIALS vs. LAWYERS.

New Haven. June 26--Coincident with the decision of the State prohi- bition and Federal customs officials to undertake sea attack ana blockde of the Connecticut shore for the purpose of preventing smuggling of liquor. which has been going on for months without any organized plan to prevent it, the State police opened a land campaign against the shore hotels yesterday, making five raids -n Milford. four in Wesport ard one in Fairfield A big still was also seized in West Rock Hill at the old hunt place and WaslasSe Smelno arrested
 Milford hotels ra led included the Seven Gables Inn. The Island View Hotel. John German proprietor. Thomas Rocks Hotel and Gus Cara vanive's How Many Inn The prop p-ietors were each held in $500 bonds for appearance in court A hguor n,ak- ing stablsshment of Frank TaI-ta- lonia was also raided and the latter held for trial.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26

whose husband was one of the officers Of the Sound Salvage company.
 Boat Seized.
 Later the Metzger was brought to the foot of Union street. The cap tain of the wrecking crew, Daniel Da- wis. of Port Jefferson. filed papers with the United States marshal, and the boat was seized and held for back wages belonging to Davis. McKeon and a crew attempted to seize the boat one evening at the foot of Union street, but Davis was given police protection This affair was straight ened out later and Davis took the boat to New York.
 Today at the Marine Department of International Revenue t was learned that there is no record of port here for this vessel.
 An attempt was made by the rum runners to bring their cargo into New York during the electrical storm which was raging carly yesterday morning IA members of the crew
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
Shore Hotels Rdided By
 State Police; Campaign
 Against Booze L11 Earnest

In Westport the Compo Inn was -isited and Jacob Levy, who has fig ed prominently in similar affairs be- fore, together with his wife, were held in s15O0 bonds each. Mir. and Mrs. Fred Wheeler were held after a raid a house adjoining the Inn, Bellevue Inn. kept by Albert Houi- han, and William Mongaris Mirimar Inn, where reposed the bust of the Kaiser, purchased at the Shipping Board auction at Wilson's Point, was alSo visited.
 Mrs. Fannie CoSsa of Fairfield was held in bonds after a visit to her place
 The customs and prohibition off ciels initiated their plans for water b ,ckade at a session in New Haven s turday. on the strength of reports that thousands of dollars worth of liquor has recently been. smuggled Into state ports along the shore
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
FEAR THAT KAISER WILL RE-
 ENTER GERMANY GROUNDLE,SS

London June 26- Apprehension exists in Holland lest former Kaiser William attempt to slip away from Doorn and re-enter Germany in the event of a royalist rising following the assassination of Foreign Minister Rathenau according to the cores pendent of the Daily Mail at the Hague.
 The writer however quotes J. E. Kan, secretary of the Dutch Home of flee as saving that such apprehension is groundless.
 We have no evidence that the Kaiser has any such intention he id. and the surveillance main tained around him is so close that it would be impossible for him to get away even if he wished
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26

tive service of the military forces of the United States or was needed to produce food, clothing and ammuni- tion for their support as well as for the support of the resident popula- ton.
 There was no lack of employment during NlesIe years which might make it necessary to undertake pub lie works as a measure of relief.
 "On the contrary there was a great shortage of labor and as a result thereof never before in our history has the cost of construction been so high as it was during the years nam ed.''
 Sewers. were a fertile field for en- larged expenditures, notably the Western Sewage Disposal Plant. esti- mated cost including site, s69S,0oO. actual cost more than S1.000,00G.
 The law did not require the con- struction of this plant.
 It was built upon the cost plus plan.
 MT. Lill estimates that it cost the
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
Members of Gang

Members Ot Gang
 Sergeant F. J. Dillon, head of the Auto Squad of the New York Police Department, who led in the capture of the two men Tn a garage at 1S7th street and Broadway, declared today that Elias and Harris whose ad- dresses are given as 255 Grand Con- course and 542 West 18th street, are members of a gang operating in this vicinity.
 He declared they have been under some time. and believed that the rnys- tery price would soon be located. Po- lice and detectives have been endea- voring to solve this price for some time but without effect.
 Watched at Work.
 From midnight, last Friday until 2:3O Saturday afternoon, detectives Kane and Murray of the New York force, were located in a room at St. Eliza abeth's rectory opposite the gar age, and watched the doctoring of the plates and numbers of the cars. As the men were filing the num- bers, Sergeant Dillon stated to Times reporter this morning, they were caught and taken into custody. They will be tried tomorrow morning before Magistrate Cobb of the second district court at Jefferson and Market streets 'The two men under arrest
  geant Dillon today.
 Missing From New Haven. Detective Sergeant Currier of the New Haven police department, stated today that on November l last, two men, one named Elias and another Robbins were arrested in Yonkers for a similar offense. Two men nave disappeared from New Haven who we expect ape automobile thieves. Whether or not these two men ar rested on Saturday are the men for whom the New Haven police are look ing Is not yet known, "declared the detective.
 At the Flint agency it was stated today that things are getting hot in this matter of the mysterious Ford price and that something big was due to break in the solution of 1t at any time." There have been many sales made even in the past few weeks under the low price, and the local Ford dealers have kept a close watch on all purchasers of the cars Sergt Dillon stated that he was in- formed that "landoffice business was being done here in this trade" A has baffled everyone, and caused a great deal of speculation as to where the cars came from, may be expected at any time-
 Tomorrow's hearing in the magis- trate's court will bring out much inn 'oortant testimony, it is inferred by New York police. The Flint agency was unable to give any definite state- rnent as to what proceedings they would institute to prosecute the local ring.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
Coal Dealers
 Lost $2OOO,
 Says Alderman

Delayed action on the part of the Police Commissions in reporting fla vorably or unfavorably the resolutio on introduced at a meeting of the Com- mon Council several months ago by Alderman Frank L. Kisko providing a police patrol for harbor for the pro- lection of coal docks and barges, is the cause of the coal dealers taking action in their own hands and pur- chasing a boat ana hiring a man to patrol the harbor, it was stated to- day.
 Alderman William Lavery, chair man of the ordinance committee. said that after the resolution had passed in the Council it was referred to his to the Police Board. Superintendent of Police Patrick Flanagan, now at- tending the police chiefs convention in San Francisco, was ordered by the com missioners to look into the matter and report to them his findings.
 Whether he has reported to the commissioners as yet or not is known The proposition of maintaining a pGlice patrol for the harbor is a weighty one. It involves the main taining of three shifts of police off cers, cost of purchasing a boat and its up-keep. Whether the resolution will be reported favorably or not MT. I.avery could not say. It is believed that in keeping with the policy of economy of the administration the matter will be killed or allowed to die natural death.
 It is said that coal dealers know who are robbing barges and what barge captains allow their barges to be footed. If a drive was conducted on this gang, it was said> no need of q patrol would be found. It is said that tho gang works the state boats and then sells the coal several dollars cheaper per ton that the regular deal CTS. The Margaret II is the boat winch has been purchased and it is reputed to be one of the fastest in the harbor.
 The loss to coal dealers last year from coal pirates is placed at S2,0OO by MT. Kisco
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
MexiCans Rob
 A. Bielaski
State Department Will Probably Demand Re- lease of American at once.

Mexico City, June 25-A. Bruce Bielaski, chief of the bureau of investigation of the American department of justice during the war, is being held for ransom by seven bandits, who held up his automobile seven miles west of Guerna- vaca, in the state of Morelos. according to word received by Frank L. Sample, vice-presi- dent of the Richmond Lowering company oil producers, with whom Bielaski is now asso- ciated.
 MT. Bielaski together with his wife. and Mrs. Manuel Barcena of Mexi- cala. was on the way to view some torists were nearing the hacienda DeSan Ga briel. when the bandits sud- cenly appeared and stopping them at the point of guns. The women were bandits took MT. Bielaski and MT. Carcena with them.
 To Consult Attorneys.
 Sample said today he would con suit his attorneys and determine what action would be taken to obtain Bic laski's release. Sample said it was probable that the State Department would be requested to make formal demand the Mexican government for the immediate delivery of Bic iaski. Bielaski was in Mexico to deal with present conditions existing be- tween the Mexican government and American oil producers.
 Washington. June 26 George Summ erlin. the American charge d'afairs at Mexico City, was directed today by the State Department to take all necessary and possible steps to secure the immediate release of Bruce Bielaski. former chief or the Bureau of Investigation of the De- partment of Justice. who was cap tured by Mexican bandits near Cuer- navaca.
 A report of Bielaskis capture was made to the State Department by Consul General Dawson. No details were given except that Bielaski was a member of party which was robbed by the bandits. He was the only one held.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
Ward MayObtair1 Grand Jury Notes
 of May Session

White Plains, N. Y, June 26-Dis- trict Attorney Frederick E. Weeks. of Westchester county offered no opposi- tion today when counsel for Walter $. Ward took final steps to secure the minutes of the May session of the Westch ester county grand jury which had indicted Ward for the murder of Clarence Peters. a former sailor.
 After a brief argument in court, former Justice Isaac N Mills, chief of counsel for Ward, handed to Su- preme Justice Joseph Morschauser an order to be signed directing the Dis trict Attorney to hand over the min utes in question. It was expected that Justice Morschauser would sign the order during the course of the day.
 The application of the defense for inspection of the grand jury minutes IS preliminary to a ma4on to dismiss the first degree murder indictment on the ground that it was based on in sufficient evidence This motion will speedily be made. according to Ellwood Rabenold, one of the lawyers representing the interests of the Ward family
 While counsel for the defense are trying to hasten matters. District At torney Weeks made it plain that he would oppose trial of the case until he is fully prepared It is understood that the State seeks further evidence before the case goes to trial. In the nea ntime young Ward is in jail.
 The shooting of Peters took place on the night of May Is. Ward alleging that Peters and two other men were 5Iackmai1ng him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
ARMY CAPTAIN HAD NINE
 GALLONS OF GIN IN AUTO.

Darien June 26.-Further develop ments of sensational character may follow the arrest here Saturday by State Policeman Frank Virelli and consta ble George A. Veechy of a man wearing the uniform of d U. $. Army Captain, who gave the name of John Andrews on a charge of transports ing liquor Andrews was travelling in ali automobile in which were found 36 bottles of what purported to be Gordon Ginn. He pleaded guilty and paid fines and costs tota,ling S247-23. His right name is said to have been withheld.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26


 Points to Enormous Cost.
 MT. Flames pointed to the enormous incl ease in cost of carrying on the city while King was Republican lead CT. MT. King replies that many inn prove ments were made.
 An inspection of city accounts, study of the Lil1 report and scru- tiny of newspaper reports the asser- tions that many improvements were made.
 Also it is proved that these inn proVements were accompanied by ex- travagance, waste. graft and positive peculation,
 The Lii report, which but repeats opinions repeatedly advanced by the Bridgeport Times during the years of MT. Kings rule, has this to say of the spending policy. which MT. King de- tends:
 "Construction work fro1a 1917 to 1919 certainly should have been re- duced to the lowest possible mirlmum for several reasons
 Every available man during this period was either needed in the ac-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
FORDNEY WILL NOT SEEK
 REELECTION TO CONGRESS

Saginaw, Mich, June 26 - Con- rressman Joseph w. F'ordney. chair man of the House Ways and Means committee, and author of the Ford .ney tariff bill, announced positively this morning in a telegram to the Saginaw News-Courier that he will not be a candidate for reelection. He plans to retire at the end of his pres ent term after 24 years of continuous service in Congress.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
VETERANS GIVE ALDERMAN
 KELLY VOTE OF THANKS

A rising vote of thanks was given Alderman Eugene Kelly of the Third district at the business session of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held yes terday for securing for the vets an appropriation of s250 to aid conven ton expenses of the vets. Alderman Kelly introduced a resolution at a re- cent meeting of the Common Council for the appropriation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26

may prove to be the solution of the of Ford automobiles being placed the market in dh vi cnity much lower price than that asked at the local authorized dealers, brought light day the watchfunes of New York detectives warded the capture of Joseph Elias and Harry Harris the theft of Ford identified stolen
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
HIT BY MILK BOTTLE

Hit by a milk bottle thrown at her by her husband, Esther Daniels, @, of 28 Reservoir avenue. received q deep confusion over the right eye. The wounds were treated by Dr. A. B.. Marquis at the Emergency hospital yesterday
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
NANTS SPOoNS EErrRNED.

WANTS SPOONS RETURNED.
 Six silver spoons. valued for their associations, were taken some time last week from 596 North avenue Five were marked A. A. T. and one Brown" As the spoons were highly valued. the owner has offered a re- ward to the person returning them. and will not prosecute
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
Rev. M. J. Began
 Succeeds Fr. Conway

Rev. Michael J. Began of Nauga- tuck has been appointed by Bishop John J. Milan to the pastorate of St Roses church in Newtown to succee ] the late Rev. John Conway. Father Began will assume his new duties next week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
Bundits Hold ~ S. Off1ciaL For RnnsOn1
How Waste, Extravagance Graft, Embezzlement and
 Corruption Ruled City

Return of King Recalls Facts and Figures of Lill Report-Cost Plus Contracts-Million Dollar Bridge at Grand Street-Corruption in Com mon Council-Waste on Western Sewage Ba- sin-Public Millions in Private Account King Replies to Eames.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26

John King who is attempting to return to the leadership invitation fifty
 pubicans largely office holders office seekers contractors defense his ambition, particularly George member of the Republican Vot- League Bridgeport
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
New York Detectives Capture Men Filing
 Numbers From Motors

Ford Cars Offered in This City Fully Equipped for $5O0-Local Agency Unable to Sell Cars Less than $75O; Several Hundred Cars Said to Have Been Sold at the Low Price Here on Account of Clever Manipulatons of Numbers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26

BITTEN DURING ARGUMENT
 man bite on the arm of Hattie Rratchan, 42. of 52 Highland avenue was treated by Dr. A. B. MarguIis al the Emergency Hospital yesterday Hattie received the bite from Emanuel Days during an argument
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
GRADE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
 CONFER WITH COPYRIGHT

schools about the city held confer ences with Acting Suoerintendent of Schcools Cortright today. The con ferences are held relative to school work and plans for the coming year are talked over. The conferences also assist to aid in the more intin- ate relationship between the execu- tives and principals.
 CITY OFFICIALS NS. LAWYERS.
 The City Officials baseball team will play the Lawyers at Seaside Park this afternoon at I o'clock. A lively game is expected to ensue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-26
LOCAL FORD MYSTERY PRICE MAY BE S0LvEI
WEATHER:

For this vicinity-Fair tonight; Tuesday probably cloudy with mild temp erature; fresh north shifting to east winds.