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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
FLIRT SHOT 4 TO DEATH BY
 BY PRETTY GIRL

Cleveland, O., July 26-An attempt ed filtration with Mrs. Mabel Barnett. 22, young and pretty, in the Downing restaurant in the heart of Euclid ave- nue theatre district, resulted in killing early today of Edward O'Connell. 31, whose home is said to be at Geneva on the Lake Ohio, according to police theory.
 A man giving the name of Clifford Barrett, FPS East Sandusky street, Kansas City, Mo, and a woman who is registered as Mabel Barnett at .po- lice headquarters. and refuses to give her home address, are held for ques- ttoning at police headquarters, after they had attempted to flee the scene of the killing in 8 Cadillac touring car bearing two Texas license num- bers.
 Marital Mfxup.
 The woman asserts that she is the wife of Barnett, while he declares he saw her for the first time yester- day afternoon. She states that her husbands father is a wealthy Texas oil operator and that they have been touring New York and other eastern states, and stopped for a few days on their way west in Cleveland.
 Scores of diners in the restaurant early this morning saw the alterca- ton which preceded the killing. The couple registered as MT. and Mrs. dining room when O'Connen seated himself at the same table.
 Shooting Follows Argument.
 The shot is said by witnesses to have been fired following an argu- ment between the two men in Down. ing's restaurant which is in the heart of the Cleveland theatrical district on Euclid avenue. Police say that hot words were exchanged between the two men, according to other patrons present and that the girl pulled a re- volver and fired three times into O'COQnellS body.
 q did not do it. Why don't you ask him?" the girl said again and again, when questioned at police headquarters 'FWhy should I care if they charge me with murder? I've got tuberculosis anyway and I'll be dead before they can try me-"
 Efforts to learn further facts from the girl were met only with the state- ment.
 Ask him." pointing to the man she said was her husband. T did not do it."
 Stories Disagree
 The man held at police headauart- CTS told a different story. He said that he entered the restaurant with the woman and that as they were sit ting down at a table, O'Connel struck him in the face by accident.
 An argument following iu which, it is said, O'Connen pulled a revolver, which was knocked from his hand, picked up by the girl and discharged.
 The automobile bears the / license number Texas 6S9O91-"
 The woman was registered at police headquarters under the name of Mrs. Mabel Burnett. She refused to give her home address. A check-up today of the story told by the man disclosed some discrepancies which police are now Investigating. When taken to po- lice headquarters, he said he was reg istered at the hotel Statler, but a 2heck-up of the guest list failed to reveal the name he gave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
Special Cars
 Bring Stock to
 Vermont Dairy

The Vermont Dairy, an up-to-date delicatessen shop, has been opened by Col. T. J. Murphy, at S1 Cannon street, the same place where for many years he was the successful proprietor of a, cafe.
 In the stock will be included a full line of high grade dairy products from the Vermont Farm at Tunbridge Vt. A new supply of eggs, butter and cheese is sent to this city from the Farm each day in special refrigerator cars and then immediately brought to the store where they are put in wel1-ventilated ice-chests so that tho freshness and sweetness of the prod ucts may be retained. Besides the cheese sent from Vermont there arc also many famous American and for eign cheeSeS offered.
 In addition to the above specified articles pastry. teas. coffee. and all delictessens will be sold. The manu- acer believes that no other store in the city is as capably equipped as the Vermont Dairy, to handle Swedish products and trade,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
Traffic Cops Get Three

The following automobile cases were disposed of in the City Court this morning:
 Benny Thomas of 4S Ludlow street, New York, was arrested on State street last night for driving his auto at the rate of 34 miles an hour The case was nolled on the payment of S1O
 Operating an automobile without a license was the charge made against Joseph Watcki. of Madison road. The case was nolled on the payment of s2
 Patrick Gi1martin, of 4SO South avenue, who was arrested Monday, when the automobile he was driving struck Bertha Faphier. of 1917 Fair field avenue, was discharged because evidence proved that the girl darted directly in the path of the machine and the accident was not the fault of the driver
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
HOL- BROOK TAKEN ON CHARGE OF
 ENTERTAINMENT

Sought both by local police and pri- vate distective agencies employed by the American Surety Company of New York for ovef a year on a charge Of embezzlem,ant. Robert M. HOlbrook, who formerly resided at 530 State street this city, and was employed by The Loose Wiles Biscuit Company as cashier was arrested yesterday in South Bethlehem, New Hampshire.
 Holbrook, who was well known in this city, fled about July, 1921. Soon after an audit of hdS books was made and a deficit of S732.57 discovered. The defalcations extended over a pe- riod of nine months from September 1920 to April 1921. HolbPook refused to waive extradition and Prosecuting Attorney Earle Garlick was busy this morning securing the necessary pa pers to secure his return to this city for trial.
 According to report of his short age prepared by the Security comip9ny who went his bond of S10,0O0 most of the money was taken from bills paid by the Davey Bros. company, this city
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
MOVE IS HARD BLOW
 FOR SHOPMEN

New York. July 26-The strike of railroad shopmen has reached its most critical stage. according to members of the central strike com nittee of the New York district to- day. The following statement com menting upon the action of the gov einment in suggesting 8 waiver on priority rights was issued by David Williams, chairman of the commit tee:
 The United States government has now officially declared that the rail- roads are unable properly and com pletely to serve the public.
 '"The government has issued dras- tic priority orders, The American people, however, need further evidence that a serious railroad crisis now exists. The United States gov ernment has now officially intimated that the insistence of a certain small group of railroad executives on deny ing the strikers seniority is all that prevents a settlement of the strike. The American people know that the executives are the Atterbury-Loree group backed by the Morgan-Gary in tereStS,'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26


 tracted into the repair shops of the railroads to work on rapidly deterlo- rating equipment.
 Speedy Peace Is Plan
 There were few indications today that the government contemplates any immediate steps in the direction Of restoring peace in either the rail or .oaI strikes
 For the time being, it appeared, the administration is going to devote It's major efforts to insure the movement of life's necessities, food and feul and to prevention of proffteering-
 The experiment of trying to mine coal with volunteer workers under troop protection will be given a thor ough testing before any additional ac- ton is taken in the coal situation, it was said at the White House.
 "The Governments chief concern at this ti1ne.' said an authorized spokesman for the administration is to create a, condition in which men may work if they choose to work with the guaranty that the govern ment will protect them- If 1t is shown that no men want work under these conditions, then other steps Will have to be taken"
 May Seize Mines
 The implication was plain that Bother steps" meant government seiz- lure of the mines, and an invitation to the United Mine workers to come back and work for the government nnder the old price agreement.
 Officials were hopeful today that tJohn L. Lewis renewed invitation to the operators to discuss national agreement might lead to something Ut is known that many of the opera tors frankly favor a national agree iment, but the "die hards" element IRmong the operators controls enough ftonnage to have blocked, so far, the chances of joint conference Whether there has been change of hn rt nf fhaSR hards'' probably will be disclosed next %eek.
 ! In the rail strike, President Harding stin considers that the burden of re- isponsibiliity rests with the Railway sLabor Board It was reiterated at Ithe White House today.
 While the national war time ra- sfioning went into effect today, Sam fueI Gompers, President of the Fed aeration of Labor charged anew that lea small group of Wall Street railway executives "are responsible for the continuation of the rail strike.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
FEDERAL OFFICIALS AND CAFE
 MEN LINKED N POLITICAL DEAL

which has not been furnished.
 The Ullman faction are planning a big "come-back" dinner August for Col. Isaac M. Ullman, the local polfti- cal leader, who Is expected back from & trip to Maine on that date. That this affair has some state political significance Is indica-ed by the unofn- cia1 announcement that Attorney General Frank E. Healy and John T. King were expected 10 be present at the affair. A long dist Of local Re publicans are nameC on the commit tee for the affair. A Lack of accommo- dations is said to have prevented in vitations to delegations from other cities being invited.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
Brakes Working When
 Car Hit Trumbull Boy

Coroner John J. Phelan held m Imminent death hearing today, as the result of injuries sustained by Harold Trumbull. g. of 214 Gilbert street, who was struck by an automobile yes- terday which was operated by James Donovan of this city. The boy was thrown to the ground and his condf- ton was such that he was taken to St. Vincent's hospital.
 Witnesses today testified before the coroner that the boy started across the street previous to the time when he was struck. After the first car had passed he again darte6 from the curb, in front of the car driven by Donavan. Several cars were parked near the curb so that the driver, who was operating his car slowly, could not see the boy.
 Officer Harold Wordsworth, who was the t1rst of the authorities to ar rive at the scene of the accident, said that the boy darted from between the parked cars in the path of the Dono- van car. He also testified to finding marks upon the pavement showing that the driver of the car applied his brakes, which did not permit the car to travel far after the boy was hit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26

New Haven. July 26-Loca1 politi- cal circles were all "het up" today over charge made that Federal of Acials. who are said to be back of the so-carled anti-Ullman faction of the Republicans here. have visited local cafe men asking contributions for their campaign.
 and the 'antis'' charge that the alle- gations are mere propaganda. How ever, 1t is intimated that the charges may soon be the subject of Federal investigation. One restaurant man, whose name is not given, is quoted as stating that a government agent ap- preached him for g. contribution
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
Food Costs Mounting

Washington, July 26 While living costs generally in the United States were 2s per cent, lower last month than in June, 1920, and two-tenths of one Der cent. lower than in March, this year, they were 66.6 per cent. higher than in December, 1913, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor an- nounced today.
 Food prices showed an upward trend from March to June, the figures revealed our were offset in the general average by de- clines in clothing, fuel, light, furniture and miscellaneous me- cesstties, while housing remained stationary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
Probers Fail in Effort
 to Get at Cause
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(Continued from Page D The airship was purchased from the Italian government.
 : The report of the American board sets forth no less than six possible causes of the catastrophe, stating one or all may have been responsible,
 ''The actual cause or causes of the - oma disaster cannot be known with
 le following seems to be the best
 anation and sets forth the most ee9a-ble cause of the accident: , auaoue to the diffusion of the gas in 70 forward compartment and to the ..aIlure of the air scoops to operate. or to be operated effectively, the pres sure in this compartment was less than normal causing a yielding, a bending backward of the metal ribbed nose cap, with the consequent flat tening of the nose itself"
 Testimony of Survivors.
 In arriving at its conclusions, the survivors and a number of other per sons. Fifty witnesses in all were ex- amined by the board.
 The Italian engineers in their con rclusions as to the causes of the dis .aster declared that due to the high speed of the airship and to the over fbalanced elevators the recalling ;rudder separated of exercise cords,'' broke suddenly.
 The officers and crew of the Roma ,are completely exOnerated by the EWar Department report.
 The accident shows clearly the :board said, that helium should be rused in place of hydrogen in all air {ehnps.
 , Just previous to the fatal disaster .sthe Roma was flying at an altitude of from 5S5 to $50 feet, according to the report She was travelling at high speed. Taking into considera- tion the existing facilities for drop ping ballast" says the report, "the Roma was flying at an altitude insuf- ncient to insure static control in the air.''
 The board recommends that if gas oline is used for fuel. the tanks on all airships to be built in the future should be detachable and provision made by which they can be dropped instantly by the officer in command
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
Four Accidents in
 Which One Is Hurt

Four small accidents are reported by the traffic department today, one person injured. Max Lebid, PTS ford avenue, near Pembroke street, was struck by a trolley car driven by Bernard Canfeld, 65 Centre street Mrs. Samuel Jassovitz, IT Ann street received a confused elbow. D. C. Turney, Security building, damaged his car by driving into a hole on Fairfield avenue Andrew Husco, 35 Sherman street. succeeded in damag- ing a trolley car. Louis Schain, 233 Parrott street, hit a truck driven by William Mcclure. and put a fire hy- drant out of commission.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
HOOtch Victims
 Get Fines

Drunkenness was the charge against a number of offenders who appeared this morning in the City court.
 John Shanley of A Whitney ave- nue, who was picked up at Golden Hill and Main street, TOT being fntox;- cated was sentenced to five days in jail. Bertha White, colored. of 297 Hallett street, who was also arrested for imbibing too freely was fined s5 and costs.
 Edward Hoover of 77 School street and his wife Cora Hoover. or 612 Main street, visited a restaurant at 477 Main street last night and de- manded a drink. When their wish was refused a disturbance was ere ated and both people were arrested In the court this morning, the hus- band was discharged and the wife was fined s10 and costs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
TEXAS TROOPS ORDERED INTO
 STRIKE AREA

Austin. Tex, July 26-By pro
 clamation of Governor Pat M.
 Net, martial law became effective
 at o'clock this morning in the
 M1sSour1, Kansas & Texas rail-
 road area at Denison. and cer-'
 tain portions of Grayson County
 x Texas railroad. Rangers have
 been ordered to Sherman and
 ChtldresS-
 Chicago. July 26-(By The A. P.)- With the Government today assuming control of freight traffic. the eastern railroads continuing efforts to form new unions of shopmen, and indica- of 10000 Canadian shopmen had been authorized, peace in the railway strike seemed remote possibility. On the other hand, good will was apparent in the meetings being held at Balti- more between officials of the Balti- more & Ohio railroad and repreSen- tattyes of the shopmen which have been regarded as a possible precursor Of other individual settlements if sue cessful.
 No further spread of the strike was looked for, although fifty maintenance of way men at Shawnee, Okla, and a number at Moberly, Mo, quit work yesterday because armed guards were patrolling railroad property. A res olution adopted by representatives of nearly 800 general chatrmen Of the SltIhS 1lo Y HelSll after their meeting here yesterday, declared they would resort to their economic power" if their grievances were not adjusted, but it was ibeliev- ed that they would take no further strike action pending negotiations.
 Curtailment of train service dur ing the last A hours was negligible. The Pennsylvania railroad issued a statement last night saying passen- ger and freight service had been re- stored to normal on that road.
 Reports of violence or threatened violence were slightly increased and troops were called out in three new states, while in Montana the Great Northern Railway was promised troop protection at Havre and Wc9 Point, where protection had been asked, and any other points where the need might arise.
 Denison, Tex, was placed under martial law at o'clock this morning by Governor Nef, who ordered five companies of the Texas National Guard to duty there.
 Three companies of Alabama state troops were mobflized at Birming- ham ready for call to Albany, Ala, where disorders were reported.
 Kentucky state troops were order ed to F'onde, near Je1ffco, Ky.
 In Pennsylvania, additional state troops were called, several detach- ments being sent to strategic points
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26

Plans for an all day outing and picnic to be held at the summer cot tage of Mrs William F. Scott at Fair field beach were made at the regular meeting of the Fifth District Dem ocratic Women's club held last night st Mrs. Scott's town homeI 7SS Nor man street. The guests will meet at Wood park and the buses will leave at 10:30. Members may bring their friends.
 Miss Myrtle Norman of 162 Wood lawn avenue. Stratford, is the guest of relatives in Naugatuck for a few days.
 MT. and Mrs. D. Fairchild Wheeler and their daughter Miss Julie Wheeler accom- pa nied by Mrs. Hobart Rutledge Wheeler will leave soon for Cape Cod where they will spend several weeks.
 Frederick c. Hill, secretary of the Employment managers division of the Manufacturers Association, was in charge of the monthly outing and dinner held at the Farm yesterday. The affair started at o'clock and there was a program of sports after which dinner was served.
 Dr. John W. Maynard, of Rome, Italy. who has been spending several days with his brother flaw and sis of Longbrook avenue, Stratford, left yesterday for Boston where he will spend few days. Dr. Maynard, who has charge of Methodist extension work in Italy, will return to Rome in September.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
Police Seek Taxi Bandit

Police were still searching today for the taxi driver who is alleged to have attacked Mrs. Rachel Stein of 474 Grand street in a lonely spot in Beardsley park, and robbed her of $25. He is then alleged to have driv- en her to the corners of East Main and Noble avenue and Bumped her" No report of the affair was made to the police until her actions at the Railroad station last night of care fully questioning all the taxi drivers aroused the suspicion of Patrolman Weller, who took the woman to po- lice headquarters where she told her story.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
Stamford Autoists Sue

Papers filed with the clerk of the Superior court today; show that, as a consequence Of an accident which oc- cured on Richmond Hill. Stamford May Is last, when the automobiles owned by Samuel Kweskin and J. P. and l.. T. Coobs, all of Stamford colided, two suits will be brought. One suit by kweskin who claims $500 damages to his automobile and the other a counter suit brought by the Coombs who claim that their car was damag ged to the extent of $500.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
DRUEKE co. TO
 CONTINUE BJ@INESS.

Announcement was made today that the Drueke Hair Manufacturin Co. which was established in 1870 at 93S Broad street, by Mrs. F. Drueke, will be carried on in the future by Mrs. Drueke's daughter, MIsS. Helen Drueke Lee.
 The same efficient and prompt ser vice will be given to patrons.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
WOMAN BURNS TO DEATH WHEN OIL
 STOVE BLOWS UP

Dundee, N r., July 26-Mrs. Staff ford D. Noble, wife of a. well known physician of Elmira, was burned to death and her daughter, Shirley, and F. Smith, also of Elmira were se- vNsely burned when fire destroyed the summer cottage of Senator Seymour Loman at Glenor Point on Seneca Lake about three miles south of here last night. The fire is believed to have been caused by an oil stove exploding.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
DIDN'T HURT BOY.

Chicago, July 26.-Francis Dennf- son. 14. who Saturday afternoon en- tered a box car and dared his com panions to take a, trip west with him, and was locked in with a switchnan failed to see him hidden in a dark ened corner today was at Casper, Wyo. He apparently was in good condition when officers released him there last night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
Peeping Tom Arraigned

Frank Perry of 3S53 Main street who was arrested last night on the complaint of Miss Dorothy Smith of 1872 Railroad avenue. who alleged that the man had stood on the rail- road trestle at Hancock and Railroad avenues for two hours peering into her room was arraigned in the City court this nfS<ning and fined S10 and costs and given a suspended jail sen- tence of five days and placed on pro- bation for two months
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
SUNDAY BASEBALL
 WAR IN ANS0NIA

Ansonia, July 26-A petition bear ing S2 signatures, most of them women. church members, was re- ceived by Prosecuting Attorney A. R. McOrmond today, asking him to flor 'bld' the sale of tickets for the exhibt- ton game of the St. Louis Cardinals in Ansonia, Sunday, August 9th. The prosecuting attorney said he "com- piled with the request and forbid the sale of tickets"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
CROSBY WILL RECOVER

Frederick Crosby, aged 45, of Chester street, Fort Trumbu1l beach, is resting comfortably at Milford hospital today. He is suffering from severe internal injuries, receiv- ed when his auto skidded and crashed into a tree in Stratford. He is ex- pected to recover unless complica- tions develop.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
Pope Comments Americans in Russian
 Relief Appeal

Nome, July 26.-A letter written by Pope Plus xI appealing to the whole world to aid the starving Russians was made public today. The pontiff commended the splendid response of the United States to the early ap- peals for Russian relief. declaring that the Americans had gained rec ognitton of all humanity
 A high tribute was paid to the American Congress for voting large sums for Russian assistance
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
Suggest Planks for
 Democratic Platform

Preliminary suggestions for blanks for the Democratic party of the state were discussed at a meeting of the State Democratic Womens alliance is held yesterday at the home of Mrs. Fannie Dixon Walsh, Columbia.
 Representing Bridgeport was Mrs. Frank H. Riely.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
CAPT. HARTFORD OUT
 OF 192ND ARTILLERY

Hartford, July 26.-Announcement was made in orders from the Adjutant Generals office today that the resig- nation of Captain Kiernan Harford, 192nd Artillery of his commission as an officer in the National Guard is ac- cepted and he is honorably discharged
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-26
BROAD STREET PAVEMENT.

Forty thousand square yards of sheet asphalt will be needed to pave Broad street from Elm to State street, it was learned today rom City Engineer McElroy. Bids are being received by City Auditor Bernard Heating and will be awarded a week