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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13
29 CASES OF SMALL POX
 TODAY'S TOTAL; SEVERAL NEW SUSPECTS ARE REPORTED

With two new cases the smallpox station in Bridgeport is now 29 cases and several suspects, all removed either to Englewood or the Isolation hospitals.
 One of the new cases is that of Miss Jessie Larsen of 776 Newfiehd avenue, a pupil in the High school. Miss Larsen is IA years old, and has sician since she became i'll. He report ed her as suspicious yesterday, and her case was diagnosed as smallpox by the Department of Health. She was removed to Englewood.
 One other case was that of a woman on Trowel street, a neighbor of the. family in which five were stricken with the disease a couple of days ago. She had been i'll for 10 days but had not been attended by
 Dr. S. W. Osborn of the State De- partment of Health Is expected here this afternoon to go over the situation with pr. Villain Hall Coon, Health Officer. This will be Dr. Osborn's second visit since the outbreak of the disease.
 Dr. Coon said this morning that children of the public schools who not required to be so treated again The order for vaccination will fnclude all the public and parochfal schools of the city. Some of the private SCHoo1S are IeduC to De lncluOeu. It is understood that the Unquowa school, which is attended by children of many of the wealthier people of the city, has informed the parents of it's students that as a prevention of small pox vaccination is desirable
 The American Hardware Co. is one of the first stores of the city to call the attention of it's employees to the prevalence of small pox and the measures for fighting it.
 One of the suspected cases that de- veIoped today, causing a family qua-- anttne, affects a prominent official aI this city Because of the quaran- tine prevention a further spread un- til the case is definitely decided, the name of the official has not been made public.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13
THREE DEGREES GRANTED AT
 HIGH COURT

Three divorce cases were heard. and a decree granted in each instance, previous to the regular short calendar session in Superior court today. Judge Christopher L Avery presided. The first action to be heard was that of Lillian S. Marshall, Danbury. Her maiden name was Schwab, she mar rying Lawrence Marshall, Jan. 12, 1914. He was accused of assertion May IS, 1918. He is now believed to be in San Francisco, although he an- swered no summons.
 Hulda Nelson Norell appeared against Adolf Norell, to whom she was married Sept. g, 1889. They re- sided in the Black Rock section Her husband was accused of intemperance since August s, 1916. Saturday night was his night for falling off the water wagon. There are thre children. Two of them are minors and will be given into the custody of the petitioner.
 One additional witness was heard in the continued action of Aaron Lev versus Sarah Lev, both this city. A decree was granted on grounds of de- sertion. The Levs were married July IS, 1902, and desertton in 1918 was alleged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13
WELL KNOWN
 ACTRESS GETS
 DIVORCE HERE

Minnie E. Murphy, better known to many friends and admirers, and to thousands of theatfegoers the coun- try over as Minnie Whe1an, was granted a divorce this morning by Judge Christopher L. Avery. Her husband, Philip D. Murph$, whom she married June IS, 1903, was ac- cused of cruelty since February 2, 1907. His present address Is un- known
 With her brothers, Joseph and Lee, forming the well known vaudeville dancing act, billed as the Three Whe- lans, she has travelled the country over, at intervals between tours mak- ing her home, and being employed in this city
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13
FRANK MEAD NOT GUILTY OF DEATH
 OF YOUNG GIRL

No criminal responsibility is found by Coroner John J. Phelan who has investigated the death last Saturday noon, of Sarah Berger, IA, of 12S Clinton avenue. The girl, accom- panied by a younger brother, was struck at Fairfield avenue and Main street by a Ford truck, driven by Frank F. Mead, 4O1 Fairfield avenue. Traffic from east and west was open, the truck proceeded and the children passed from the rear of westbound trolley into the path of the eastbound most instant death.
 Although the offending truck was taking part in a straight traffic move ment, the fact that right and left turns are taken at this corner during most of the day, evidently making pedestrians believe that they must dodge across the street whenever they see a chance. Coroner Phelan, de- ploring the accident, of no fault of Mead nor Officer David Bibbins, on duty, makes a, strong recommendation for straight traffic at this corner as follows:
 Advises Straight Traffic.
 '"The crossing where the injury occurred and indeed all the other street named, because of the great volume of vehicular and pedestrian traffic over them are hazardous if not positively dangerous to travellers duE- ing the greater part of each day, de- spite the persistent vigilance of the traffic officers on duty at that place.
 'In this regard it is to be urgently hoped the peri1Ous congestion of traf- fic at the points specified may be lessened by the public authorities in the interest of publiL safety by per hitting only straight north or south. east or west travel as distinguished from a turning traffic from Main street to Fairfield avenue or vice versa to pass over the crossings specified or the establishing by such authorities of such other effectua1 and prompt methods of traffic regulation as will essentially diminish dangerous travel at the intersection specified.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13
to Submit List of Cabinet Officers to Millerand This After noon - Press Regrets Prernier'S Action.

Paris, aJn. 1s-CBy the A. P.)- Raymond Poincare. former president of France, was seeking today to form a cabinet succeeding that under Aristide Briand wh ch resigned yester- day. The prevailing impression in po- litical circles was that he. would com plete his task and would submit his list of ministers to President Miller and for approval early this after noon.
 Many Difficulties.
 On the other hand it was resogniz- ed that he would find many difficult ties and that these might prove for 'nidable enough to force him to aban- don his assignment. The manner of M. Brands dramatic exit while on the apparent verge of an overwhelming vote of confidence in the Chamber of Deputies, has caused 8 certain reac- tion in his favor. and besides M. Poincare has strong opposition in par liament. Neither is the former presi- dent too popular with a large section of the general public.
 Added to this, many members of parliament. hold that President Mil practice, should invite M. Briand to resume power with another combina- ton of ministers, in as much as he was not beaten by a vote in parlia- ncwspapermen that his resignation was "abolutely final" In accordance with custom, the president has asked the members of the Briand cabinet to conduct their departments until a. new ministry can be formed.
 Press Regrets Action.
 The attitude of most of the press or M. Briand's resignation reflected In the following excerpt from the J Journal:
 His decision is doub1y regrettab1e, first because 1t deprives the country in the midst of the negotiations of a fy7I cd ir,l more than once has averted danger ouse clashes, and, secondly, because Briands' declarations having neither been debated nor voted upon, no clear indication as to the views Of par1ia- Cannes has been given his SIccesSoc,,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13

have been followed as far as Capital avenue, near ParrottS Fond but have been totally ignored from that point on, where the road is typical of rural districts. with it's rock lodges. undrained sewage and twisting. wind : Ing course.
 Director George M. Coughlin and City Engineer James A. McElroy are working together on the proposed changes, and have drafted plans for the continuation of the street based on the original plans. The street vii. be graded and widened to a width of 100 feet, and a roadbed laid that will at least insure safety to the public. The extension of East Main street. along the easterly boundaries of Beardsley Park will be on the same' order The roadway is on rock foundation, and will be graded and put into first class shape. when cpn1-s pIeted it will be so feet wider than at present.
 The repair work will be carried on from the junction of Noble and Hun~| tington road to the Old Town roak-
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13
MARTIAL LAW
 IS CAUSE OF
 GREAT EXODUS

Mexia, Texas. Jan. 13-MartiaI law invoked by Governor Neff in Mexia and the oil country surrounding it, today had resulted in an exodus of. undesirables, according to the national guard officers who notified the police departments of several Texas cities to prepare for the arrival of suspicious characters from here
 Fourteen Texas Rangers, carrying out the terms of the governors proc-s lamatfop were reinforced today by 40 men of the Texas National Guard
 Mexia is a typical oil boom city. h was town of 5000 inhabitants beforea oil was discovered, about a year ago. Late last summer the boom began fin earnest and in a few weeks 30000 or more persons were here.
 It is alleged law violations became more frequent and finally state -14a!1-- gers with federal prohibition officials appeared and began series or raids
 There had, however been no public indication that affairs had taken such a turn as to demand application of martial law and Governor Neff's proc-s aamatfo,ns yesterday was unexpected
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13
c enoa Conference i'd Open March 8; Janu| ary and February Pay@ ments Allowed Shor1 Delay.

Cannes, Jan. 13-(By The A. P)] The Allied Preparations Commission al conference held here today, decided , to grant provisional delay to Gerl many on her separations account cannes Jan- 13-The Supremd Council today examined the situatiod created by the departure of thd French delegation, and ruled that del cisions on which a complete agreel ment had been reached should bel come operative, especially that rel garding the Genoa conference fol which Premier Ronomi of Italy wal charged to issue invitations.
 The date for the opening of thj Genoa conference was fixed aJ It was determined that those da] cfsions which were not definite sbo,,Id be reconSidered
 The members of the ReparationI 70 commission nm were then ushered intd the chamber and M Dubois of E,ranns1 It's president read the commissionsJ declslon reached this morning. Thd german delegation was then introJ duced to hear it reread.
 The decision stated that inc Pao.~. ; lIons Commission had decided siant the German government a nro1 snn's rn1oi]i ti oe1ay for payment of tha sums IS que que January Is and FebruarJ oo so Tar as these payments were moi ,i covered by payments in cash or M NiiIu M on certain conditions.
 Ihese conditions are:
 !'urlnS the period of rirovisl lonal delay Germany must nav Fl aappproVed foreign securities 31 -0oo l ~ gold marks every ten days thj iirst payment to be January I6:
 second: Germany within a fortnipl,t] must submit to the Commission a pan Tor reforms or appropriate euar antees for its budget and paper cnr- rency, and also a program for renar- atlon payments in cash and in kind for 1922; -ii hiiie'
 Third: The period of provisional delay shall end when the Commission or the allied governments. bavs reached decision in regard to the plan and program mentioned in the secoisd condition, the balance due be- coming payable a fortnight after the commission or the allies have reached a decision. Y Y
 pr. Walter Rathenau, head of tbe German delegation, took note of the decision in the name of his govern ment: He added that Germany had not defauited in her payments. be cause negotiations had been taken Up regarding the payments due Jan uary 15. He also took note of the invitation to Germany to take parta in the Genoa conference
 All the delegations called here bvi the supreme council meeting are leav-. ing Cannes today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13
ERIN REJOICES OVER FREEDOM
 OF PRISONERS

Dublin, Jan. 13-(By the A. P.)- Naturalization of amnesty Of polltl- cal prisoners in Ireland has elicited more outward enthusiasm here than other development in the peace activi- ties. It may be remarked that the choice of the phrase "act of oblivion rather than "act of clemency'' in the announcement is recognized as a happy diplomatic stroke.
 Dub1in's citizens indulged in lively demonstrations last night. A large coming the successive patches or liberated prisoners with 1our cheers, while a happy atmosphere generally pervaded the streets. Simllar scenes where others were released. v
 It is understood that a numoer or men freed from prisons in England will arrive today, when further dem nnstrations are certain. Popular de- D1ands regarding the prisoners, now ever, will not be wholly satisfied until the amnesty is extended to those ar rested in England for illegal acts there. An editorial in today's Irish Independent is typical of this feeling. It says:
 sent to prison for political activities In England-activities which resulted from the same motives as those which Inspired their countrymen at home: These must be released immediately.
 Troops Benefited Merchants.
 London, Jan. 13-Districts in Ire land which benefited financially from 1he presence of British troops are ex- pressing some thing like consterna- lion at their withdrawal, according to inc Morning Posts Dublin correspon- dent.
 The nhabitants of the military cen ters have sent letters to Dublin. ana even to the British government, ask ing retention of the troops, whose eX- penditure of their entire pay III Ire land meant important trade and en- s,Iovmeut of a number of the natives.
 To Oppose Government.
 The Daily Mails Dublin correspond ent says that Erskine Ch1lders party has sent urgent cab1egrams to the United States appealing funds to en- able them to begin the election cam 1oaign in opposition to the new Free Etate government.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13
>q WORKERS CAUGHT IN
 MINE GAVE

Scranton Pa, Jan. 13-About 29 workers are believed to have been caught behind a cave-in in the Ma tfonal mine of the Glen Alden Coal company, in South Scranton today Two or three men are reported kill ed The cave-in affected the surface area for about five blocks.
 Several hundred men left the workings without injury when the cave-in occurred.
 The disturbance was 200 feet be meath tf1e surface. Every effort is being made to reach the men believed to be behind the barrier.
 When the surface in some sections of the area over one mine showed signs of subsistence. every precaution was taken to protect life. Pupils in a large school were dismissed and a silk mill was closed. There was some damage done to buildings in the area.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13
Doctors Charge
 Three Dollars
 For Vaccination
Board of Health Orders Every Teacher in City To Be Vaccinated - Complaints Being Made at Object to Payment of High Fee for Compul- sory Vaccination.

Complaints already are pouring into the office of Mayor Fred Atwater following the Health Deparament or der that all school children be vac- c1nated as preventative measure in their fight against the spread of plaint is the s3 fee that is being charged by the members of the med 1cal profession for the vaccine innoc- ulation Family heads protest that the charge is excessive, particularly when the vaccination is compulsory.
 Health Officer Dr. William Hall Coon announced this noon that the Board of Health Commissioners had ordered the vaccination of every school teacher in Bridgeport. Orders Tor the compulsory vaccination of school children were issued earlier in the week.
 The health commissioners plan to appoint ten city physicians to vaccin- ate the children. Although the or- ders for the vaccination were issued not be available before Monday It is understood that their services will be free only to those who cannot pos S1bly pay the regular fee, and all others will be expected to offer S3, the regular charge for professional house call of a physician.
 Families are protesting on the grounds that they should not be held responsible and be made to pay for something that has been forced upon them Vaccination is not unanirn ous- ly accepted in the city as a smallpox Many suggestions have been made that the members of the medical pro- fession adopt a plan to fix small nominal charge for the work in the cases of school children who have been compelled to submit to the prac- tice-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13
WORKMEN TO BEGIN
 WIDENING OF PARK
 AVE. AND B. MAIN ST.

Work will be started Monday by the Department Of Public Works on the extension and widening of Park ave- nue and East Main street Corps of work1ngmen laid off last week will be re-hired by the Charities Depart ment, and placed immediately to work. Early estimates indicate that the work will keep the men employed for the remainder of the winter.
 The extension of Park avenue will be carried from Capital avenue to the city line. At present, the road is little more than an uneven, irregular wagon path, averaging from 18 to 20 feet in width. A large distance of the roadbed Is of a solid rock foun- dation, which in spaces of several feet protrudes above ground, making both vehicular and pedestrian traffic ex- tremely distasteful, and even dan gerous.
 The original plans for Park ave- nue provided for it's layout in a con- unuous straight line from Seaside Park to the city line, the only curve in the entire layout being at Laurel avenue. The original specifications
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13
GREECE REFUSES
 TO RECOGNIZE
 NEW PATRIARCH

Athens, Jan. 13.-(By the A. P.) Greece intends to ask the allies for the eStradition of most Rev. Meletois Metaxakis, recently elected patriarch of Constantinople, if he refuses to surrender under the verdict reached by the ecclesiastical court here We'd nesday, according to the newspapers. Archbishop MetaXakis was founf guilty of attempting to bring about a schism in the church and was ordered. deprived of his rank and secluded as monk in the monastery on the Island of Zante.
 A delegation of prelates is proceed ing to Constantinople to recommend that the authorities there refuse to recognize the patriarch elect upon his arrival.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13
THOMAS J. MURPHY
Veteran Car Employee Died
 This Morning.

Thomas J. Murphy, who for 30 years was an employee of the New Ha- ven road, and for the last several years was Q car inspector at the East End yards. died this morning at his home, 165 Oakland street. Stratford after a short illness MT. Murphy was a member of the F. O. E. and of the Car Workers Union.
 He is survived by his widow, three brothers, James, George and Martin, and by his mother. The funeral will be held from his late home at s:3O ozl Monday morning and there will be a. high requiem mass at St. James R. c. church, Stratford, at g o'clock. etery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13
School Board Has No Power To Compel Vaccination
 Of School Children

The Board of Education has not or dered the vaccination of school chill dren. It has no power at present to make such an order.
 Lynn W. Wilson, a member of the board, said today:
 Some years ago the board had a rule which provided that an unvacci- mated child could be deprived of the privilege of school \ popular agIta- tion was begun for the repeal of the rule An extended hearing was held The board decided that the evidence in favor of vaccination is not enough to warrant compulsion-
 'Zrhe present attitude or the oearo @ members, is that vaccination Is surgical operation, which is accom- panied by the injection Of a living poison into the blood stream of a human being.
 That usually this operation is fol- lowed by no more than trihfng sick ness, but that in a certain number of cases. serious diseases are com rnunicated, health is permanently in- jured, and even the death of the pa-
 ''The Board of Health Is carrying on partly under a bluff, and partly under authority of a statute which says that anybody who refuses vacci- nation after it has been ordered can be fined S5.
 ''The law also provides that a phy- sician may give a certificate that the proposed victim is not in a state os health to endure the ordeal.
 ''The courts have frequently sus. tained rules. such as the Board of Education had which prevented school attendance but courts have usually held that they will not sustain the violent invasion of the body for the performance of a surgical operation which may cause serious illness or death.
 
 U IS pfooaote lhae 1T the niatte, went to the courts the health board would find iself in a position of ille- gality in much of the vacSinatiou work 1t has bee3 dong"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13
Germany Granted Delay On Preparations Account; Poincare
 Seeks New French Cabinet
Tert Of Anglo
 French Treutu

Paris, Jan. -13-(By the A. P.) The text of the proposed Anglo French treaty brought to Paris by M. Briand from Cannes was made public today. It provides that Great Britain shall come inn medlate1y to the aid of France In case of direct and unprovoked aggression by Germany against French territory.
 The preamble to the treaty re- cites Germany's two invasions of France, the present devastation and the reasons for protecting France in the interests of Euro pean and world peace. It quotes articles 42, 4S and A of the treaty or versailles, restricting Germany's tort1f1cat1on rights in the Rhine region and forbidding the main tenance of armed forces in the specified territory and remarks that these provisions may not suf- rice for French protection.
 His Britannic Majesty and the President of the French Republic
 "have agreed to the following provisions:
 Article Tn case of direct ana unprovoked aggression against the territory of France by Germany, Great Britain will place herself immediately at the side of FranGe with her naval, military and aerial forces.
 Arucie 1E-Ine high cOntractin parties affirm anew their common in crest in Articles AZ. 43 and A of tn ,reaty of Versailles and will act to sether should there be menace o Jiolation of any of the aforesaid ar ;1cles, or if doubt arose as to thei nterpr citation.
 Article III-The high contractfn, parties further bind themselves t tct together in case of military. ma 'al or aerial measures incompatiabl with the treaty of Versailles taken b, Germany.
 Article IV.-The present treat, Ioes not impose any obligation upol my of the dominfons of the Britisl umpire unless and until 1t has beer approved by the. interested domin on.
 Article V.-The present treat, hall remain in force during 8 periot If ten years and will be renewabl, t the end of that period by com non agreeme
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-13
INDIANS AND
 BRITISH IN
 HEAVY BATTLE

London, Jan 13 - Despite official assurances that the Moplah rebellion has been put down in the Malabar district of India, word was received today from Allahabad that a battle had been fought near Tettakad be- tween the Indians and British troops with heavy casualties
 A force of 800 sebels under Kon- naras Thangal. after killing two Hindu women and ravaging the coun- tryside, has taken refuge in en- trenched positions in the Edmorakam hill country British soldiers are sur rounding the rebels and a bloody bat tie is expected
 The rebel chiefs Chembrasseri Thangal and Seethikoya- Thangai and tour followers have been executed by the British at Malpuram. said a dis patch from Calcutta