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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-10-26
REPORT SHOWS
EXPENDITURES
Highway Bulletin Publishes Figures
From Official Records of the
Road Funds of State.
RURAL DISTRICTS PROFIT
About $7,500,000 of Auto Taxes and
Federal Aid is Spent on 1000
Miles of Trunk Highway.

The highway news service publishes
some interesting facts concerning the
Minnesota road money, showing the
sources from which it is derived, how
and by whom it is spent. Official
figures are quoted from the state au-
ditor and the secretary of states Of
flee. The statement is made to cor
rect the impression that all roads are
in charge of the highway department
and that Commissioner Babcock d.
reefs the expenditure Of all the road
funds. The highway program which
is being carried through under the
Babcock plan is frequently referred to
as the states greatest single under
taking.
Statistics published by the highway
bulletin show that about $20,000,000 a
year is being spent on so-called local
roads by the county, township and
village road officials. Also that about
$7,5OO,OOO of auto taxes and federal
aid, or a little more than third of
the total of local roads, is being
used by the state department on the
1000 miles of main highways. Like all
other state funds, this money is dis
bursed by the state auditor and state
treasurer and is not handled by the
highway department.
Items of road and bridge funds
levies and state aid taxes, which are
spent entirely for local roads, are as
follows:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
CHICAGO FIRM MAKES DEFENCE
 AGAINST F0RDNEY
Marshall Field Company, Through Representative Mann Makes Announce ment To Congress.

Washington, Jan. 1e-Departing from it's usual custom of issuing no financial statements, Marshal Field & Co.,. of Chicago in a statement pre- pared by its president, John G. Shedd, and presented to the House to- day by Representative Mann, Repub- dcan. Illinois, announced that during the year 1920 its total net sales were $1S3, 600.000, net profits for the wear amounting to 2.39 cents on each dol lars worth of sales.
 The statement said that announce ment of profits was made because of a speech delivered in the House on December 21 by Chairman Fordney during which he charged that import CTS were waging an unfair fight on the American valuation plan, incor- porated in the new tariff bill. The statement declared that the congress siona1 record showed that MT Ford and Company made a profit of $500 percent on the sale of a knife purchas- ed in Germany for 9.6 cents and sold at retail at S5, and had also made huge profits on number of other Imported articles
 Denying positively" MT Fordney's charge about the knife profits and presenting data to prove that he had made erroneous statements as to the other articles, the Staten1e 1ent declared the knife was bought iii America and cost 25 times the amount given by MT. Fordney.
 The statement also charged that MT. Fordney, as @ government officer, '-haS secured and made public records of our private transactions which have officer heretofore as other than strict Ky cOnfid enti9l.h
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
POLICE SEEK THIRD
 MAN IMPLICATED M
 ATTEMPTED ROBBERY

Police are still searching for the third man who is believed to have been implicated with Antonio AuriI- Ho, Of Madison avenue and Joseph Della, of 260 South avenue, in yes tercay mornings attempted robbery at the Featherstone Tire company's store, 1519 State stret At police headquarters little information as to the alleged activities of Aurillio and Della can be obtained, but it is under stood that both men have refused to make any extensive statement to the authorities.
 An attempt is being made to con- meet the pair with numerous robberies and burg1aries which have recently are also endeavoring to determine whether the men were Iaem bers Of a gang of thieves which as been operat- ing here. The situation will probably be enlightened considerably. when the police apprehend the third man con- nected with yesterdays affair.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
SAYS GALLON OF BOOZE WAS MOUTH
 WASH FOR WIFE
Judge Boardman, However, Isn't Convinced By Sa- loonkeeper's Plea and Fines Him $1OO.

Arraigned in the City court today on a charge of keeping liquor, F'rank Kurejsea, owner of a saloon at 1ZS2 Pembroke street, wept profusely ana begged Judge William B. Boardman to allow him to continue ia business until he could pay off s2OO debt which he owed on the saloon The saloonkeeper was fined $100 and costs, and informed that he could conduct his business with out inter ference by the police if he refratned from selling intoxicating liquor.
 When policemen of the Bureau or Investigation visited Kurejsea's place last night. they found gallon of white mule" whiSkey concealed in washtub in the kitchen of the apartment over the cafe. Mrs. Kure- jset, enraged by the activities of the officers, kicked Patrolman William Foster in the back, and started hot battle when the police patrol was called. Because of the fact that the woman has three small children, she was not, placed under arrest.
 In court today, Kurejse denied that he intended to sell liquor in his saloon, and claimed that the stuff was prescribed as a mouth wash for his wife. by a physician.
 ''1 don't think that anybody would buy a gallon of liquor for a mouth wash" remarked Judge Bardman, and a doctor would tell your wife to stop taking the stuff if he knew that she was doing it."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20

The pontiff asked for and received the last sacrament, insisting upon this; df only to give a good exam ple," he said, despite attempts by his attendants to dissuade him.
 The Pope's physicians were in con- Sultation at the Vatican at an early hour and the morning bulletin, is- sued afterward, indicated an extreme ly serious condition. Dr. Battistini however, stated then that while the condition of His Holiness was grave, it was not hopeless.
 Oxygen Administered.
 About II o'clock in the forenoon. however, the Pope's condition be- came aggravated and the administra- ton of oxygen was begun.
 At 11:S0 o'clock the eucharist was solemnly carried to him. Meanwhile prayers were being said in all the churches and Catholic institutions of great crowds began to assemble in St. Peters.
 Todays sudden change for the worse in the pontiffs condition seemed to have come as a great surprise even to those who had been observing him most closely. Last evening he re- ceived some strengthening injections. and the doctors then stated they were satisfied with his condition. express ing hope that danger of an extension of the inflammation to the lungs had passed and saying that the crisis ap- peared to be overcome.
 Some Hope Aroused.
 One of the most disturbing condf- tions that developed early today seem- ed to be passing away after 10 o'clock this morning, as the pontiff was then able to expectorate slightly This aroused more hope among the watch CTS, but towards II o'clock he be- came worse again, and oxygen then was administered.
 Monsignor Zamptni, sacristan of the apostolic palace; Monsignor Mi gone, the private chamberlain, were at the Pope's bedside.
 Deep Anxiety Felt.
 There was an air of deep anxiety and apprehension about the Vatican, where many of the cardinals were waiting in an ante-chamber, all the cardinals in Italy having assembled in Rome upon receiving word of the Pope's serious Illness.
 The doctors after this mornings consultation did not conceal the
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
CUSTOMS OFFICERS
 SEIZE JENNIE I,
Evidence Shows Liquor Landed Last July Was of Foreign Origin - Boat Taken Over By U. s. Marshal -.

Evidence that the liquor landed last July at Lighthouse Point from the motorboat Jennie T, which was seized at that time by Chief Philip Smith of the New Haven police, was of foreign origin, resulted today in seizure by the United States customs authorities Of the vessel, several trucks which were engaged in transporting the liquor, and the liquor itself, which has been in the custody of the local po- ice. The seizure was made by Deputy Collector Max Rosenblatt of the New Haven custom office, acting under the direction of the collector of customs for the district of Con- necttcut.
 This action followed consultations by the customs authorities with Chief of Police Smith and U. S. Mar shall Walters and a conference at the office of States Attorney filling ot New Haven, participated in by Collec- ty Collectors of Customs Chisholm and Rosenblatt and Assistant U s. Attorney George Cohen of Hartford. MT Cohen conferred today at Hart ford with Collector of Internal Rev. enue Robert O. Eaton. as that official vessel because of violations of the internal revenue laws.
 The action taken by the customs auth critics will not interfere with the prosecutions by States Attorney All- ing for violation of the state prohibit ton statute, or with any action being taken by Col. Eaton or Prohibition Enforcement Officer Blakeslee under the prohibition act, but is a precau- tionary measure designed to make certain that the vessel shall not es- cape forfeiture.
 After the customs officers had seiz- ed the vessel and Hbeled her she was turned over to Marshal Walters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
JUDGE GRANTS
 TWO DIv0RCES

Shortly after one o'clock today Judge Christopher L. Avery granted divorce decree to Flori11a N. -Munson, Greenwich, whose husband. Arthur Munson, deserted April 4. 1903. He is now in Fit. Lauderdale, Fla. The Munsons were married April 5, 1875. Frank Potter, and Myra Potter, a daughter. were witnesses. No reason was given for the desertion- Green wich property was znortgaged to fur nish Munson with fund, which he never repaid, according to the plain tiff.
 Judge Avery also granted a decree to Gertrude May Orr, Stamford, tn her action against James H. Orr. They were married in Warren, R. l., August 12, 1908. She kept bearders and her husband became unduly fani- liar with one of them. Finally Mrs. Orr lound the husband and the lady boarder in bed together. They left at once and together. His present address is unknown. The desertion came when they were living in New Bedford, Mass.
 Subsequently the plaintiff moved to Stamford, and makes her home with her mother, Anna Fenton, who was witness The petitioner also received the custody Of two minor children, Gladys. 16; and Ethel, 14.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
JAMES RAWLEY
 PLEADS GUILTY
We'll Known Saloonkeeper Promises To Close Place and Turn It Into Grocery Store-Pavs $4OO Fine.

By pleading guilty to two charges of Hquor law violations, and telling @ truthful story on the witness stand, James Rawley, proprietor of the Lyric hotel at 1411 Main street, saved him self from a jail term, in the City court today. In imposing a total fine of $400, and suspended jail sentence of 10 days on Rawley, Judge William B. Boardman stated that he had sent ether men to jail for 8. similar of fe-se, but that he was willing to bear the brunt of being inconsistent in this particular case.
 Rawley, who is 61 years Of age, and who has been in the liquor bus mess tn Bridgeport for the past 30 when policemen raided his saloon and seized a very small quantity of liquor He was charged with keeping a place where liquor is reputted to be for sale, and keeping liquor with intent to sell.
 Without hesitation, Raw1ey pleaded guilty to both charges when arraigned this morning. Upon taking the wit ness stand, he stated that he had a1- ways been a law-abiding citizen, that he sent three sons to war and that he was always active in any drive or campaign carried out in this city dur ing the war. In addition to this state ment, Rawley announced that he in tends to close up his saloon inmedi- ately, ard convert the place into grocery store. Hereafter he will be engaged in the grocery business, on DUH d WnOIeSaA6 ana retail DaSlS.
 Prosecuting Attorney E. Earle Gar lick told the court that the hotel man had always borne an excellent repu- tation in Bridgeport, and that no bad Hquor was sold in Rawley's saloon The prosecutor added that Rawley had been advised to close his estab- lishment and was about to do so when the present trouble arose.
 You know what has been going on in this court for the past few months" Judge Boardnan remarked to Rawley. You have simply been taking a chance. I've sent other men to jail for an offense similar to this but I won't send you. I'll take the brunt of being inconsistent and what ever criticism there is. I think you are willing to promise that you will go out of business, but I wish you would not put such hard problems up to the court"
 Rawley paid a fine of s2oo and costs on the charge of keeping place where liquor Is reputed to be for sale and a similar fine on the count of keeping liquor for sale. A 1o-days' jail sentence which accompanied the fine on the second charge was sus- pended.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
New Developments Are Expected As
 Audit Continues

Although no warrants have been asked for as yet. new -developIn ents in connection with the incendiary fire at the warehouse of the Great North ern Pacific Grocery Company, Inc, 50 Main street, are expected within a few days. The detailed report of the stock inventory has not been sub mitted to the auth horitfes as yet. and the audit of the connpany's books will not be completed before tomorrow
 A store operated by the company at 1219 Madison avenue was entered by bur glars last night. according to a report made at police headquarters this morning. Nothing was taken, but the cash register was thrown into the gutter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
Anderson, Not
 Federal Prisoner

Leavenworth, Kan. Jan. 2o-Jo- seph Anderson, whose release from prison was asked of President Hard ing by his mother, Mrs. Margaret Anderson Is no longer an inmate of the United States disciplinary bar racks at Fort Leavenworth. it was announced today by military prison officials. He was released last August.
 Anderson, according to Sheriff Wilson of Leavenworth county. was rearrested at the prison gates and taken to Cheyenne, Wyo., where he was convicted on a charge of having forged a postoff1ce money order and now is an inmate of the Federal pen itentfary here. Prison records how ever, were not available early today and officials could not say what sen- tence Anderson was serving.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
Danbury Cases On Superior
 Court Docket

J. Moss Ives, Danbury, appeared be- fore Judge Avery in Superior court today in the matter of the Danbury National bank against the Bartley & Clancy company. The plaintiff is the administrator of the estate of the late Abijah F. Ely March 1, next, was agreed upon as the court day for the continuation of foreclosure action. Ap- praisers of the property involved have placed the value as 43,168.93.
 Another matter mentioned in court today of interest to Danbury was the action of Edward J. von Gal ct al versus the von Gal Hat company. Two motions. one for an order auth orizing the receiver to pay wages; and an other, a petition of Bloomingda1e brothers regarding certain accounts, were put over for one week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
SAYS MRS. BULL MAY HAVE KILLED
 SELF AND CHILD

New York, Jan. 20 Belief that Mrs A. H. Bull, wife of an assistant teller of the Hartman National Bank, may have killed herself and her young daughter, was expressed today by Ralph Costa, IT, who disappeared with the pair from their home in Ridgewood, N J., two weeks ago.
 Costa, accompanied by Bull and a private detective, appeared today at a police station. where he was exam ined Costa, who drove the machine in which they left did not make public the place they had gone, although he telegraphed Bull yesterday from Tor onto that he was returning.
 The youth said he had left Mrs Bull because she had threatened to kill him.
 Bull said he consid cred hSs wife temporarily deranged-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
HEATING
 RECOMMENDS TAX
 RATE OF 28.6 MILLS
City Cannot Continue Paying One Quarter ot Revenue For Debt and Avoid High Taxes, Announces City Auditor In Annual Report.

City Auditor Bernard Keating rec ommends tax rate of 2S.6 mills, 16.1 in the First and 12.5 in the Second District.
 The actual tax for the present fiscal year is 34.9 rnfis, CT 6.6 mills less. In February, 1921, the regular tax was 2S.9, and later 1t became necessary to lay 8 special tax of six mills.
 The Grand List is estimated at $243, ,0O0,0 900.
 Payments on the principal of debt maturing in 1922 amount s1 .076 .o62.74 and interest on the debt demands $567, 7,201.31.
 A sinister condition is reflected in the fact that Of the tax laid in 1921, only some S1 per cent. has been col 1ected against 93 per cent, of collec- ttons estimated by the Auditor. To meet this condition ho- recommends more lawyers, and more pressure upon the taxpayers.
 The total estimated cost of oper- atien including debt charges $7,254,- 197.e7.
 The auditor renews his recommend at1on, so many times made. that ali current expenses be paid from taxa ton. and that debt must be reduced from year to year. He proposes for
 tContfnued on Page Four.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
DIVORCE ACTIONS

Gertrude May Orr, Stamford, will appear against James H. Orr. of the same place. She is represented by Attorney Charles E. Moore, and claims desertion since October 25. 1915. The Orrs were married August 12 1903. and have two children, of whom she asks the custody. They are Gladys Is and Ethel. 14. They were mar ried in Warren, R. l.
 Anthony Kwiatkowskl. this city asks decree from Julia Krinke Kwiatkowski. They were married in New Britain, June 3, 1918. and he claims desertion since June 31. of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
Order The Times Early
Exclusive Special Story Will Appear Tomorrow Evening from Pen of
 JULIAN H. STERLING

The Times will print tomorrow {. special story from the pen of Julian H. Sterling that will be of peculiar interest to Bridgeport boys Of Jules own day. Mir. Sterling's fame as 8 chronicler extends far beyond the confines of Connecticut and his story which will appear exclusively in the Times tomorrow, replete as it is with local color, introducing many of the best known of the older Park City families, Is writ ten in his very best vein.
 Do not miss it. Be sure ana have your newSdealer save a Times for you tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
CURIOSITY PAID

Stamford. Conn, Jan. 20-A won- ans curiosity probably saved serious fire in the business center here last night She stood looking at a hat in in the window of Mrs N- F. Knapp's millinery shop at FPS Atlantic-<stre when she discovered a fire in the rear and told a policeman The firemen were able to confine the fire to the millinery shop, with a loss of s5.o00. The shop was in the midst of a mum Der of low wooden buildings. The cause of the fire is not known
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
Chile And Peru
 Accept U. s. Offer

Washington, Jan. 2o.-Chile and Peru have accepted the invitation of the United States to send delegates to Washington to arnitrate <heir bcXEad- ary dispute, Ambassador William Col dler at Santiago and Frederick A Srerlin, charge d'affaf-s at Lima to- day cahted the State pepart111 ent. The text of the accepsaiEc>s have s.c. yet been received by the .lspartn. nt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
STAMFORD MoULDERs STRIKE

Stamford, Jan. 2O-About a score of union moulders and core makers employed by the Petroleum Heat & Power Company, struck today be- cause of the employment of a non- union man whom tSe company re- fused to discharge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
DENY HARTFORD REPORT.

Brfdgeport police today denied a Hartford report that there have been 5S petty thefts reported here within the past few days. According to the Hartford, police a clever thief has been operating extensively in Bridge port, especially in cheap hotels and rooming houses
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
Pontiff Given
 Last Sacrament
During Early Hours of the Morning Condition of His Holiness Became Extremely Grave - Crowds Assemble to Offer Prayers For His Recovery

Rone Jan 2o-(By A. P)-Pope Benedicts life hangs the today and fears noon that His Holiness was in dying condition.
 the early hours this o'clock there sudden change for the lection which His days spread to his lungs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
NO ARRESTS MADE

An automobile truck owned by Ira Harmon, of 55 Elrnwood avenue and driven by Otto Kahn of 1915 North avenue, co1lidFd with a horse and wagon yesterday afternoon, at the corner Of Grand street and Madison avenue. Herman and David Berg, both of 1133 Howard avenue, who were riding on the wagon, were slight ly injured. No arrests were made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
CRoKER IS SINKING

Dublin, Jan. 20-(By the T. N. S-)- Richard Croker. former leader of Tammany hall in New York city who is critically ill at his home at Glen cairn castle, was rapidly sinking this afternoon and friends feared that the end was near.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
TREATED AT EMERGENCY

John Malone, 60, of 1896 North avenue, sustained injuries to his right knee yesterday afternoon, when he was struck by an automobile operated by Thomas McIlhoney. He was treated at the Emergency hospital, and later removed to his home
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
HELD FOR NEW HAVEN Por4C

HELD FOR NEW HAVEN POLICE.
 Harry Schroeder, of New Haven. who was arrested here yesterday at the request of the New Haven police, is being held at police headquarters today. The man is said to have stolen a bale of surgical gauge from the New Haven chapter of the Red Cross society. He will be turned over to the New Haven authorities today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20

Henry A Kimban, of 1158 Ogden street, who was arrested yesterday for overlooking his jitney bus, was charged with violating the automobile law. The case was no1led on the pay ment of s3.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
SPECIAL SESSION JAN. s1.

Hon Joel H.. Reed will con2iuct 2 special session for cases assigned % his hearing as State referee, in a Fairfield county sitting to start Jar1ss- ary a1-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
2a WARRANTS RETURNED.

Saloons appear to be rapidly near ing their end in Bridgeport. Twenty two search and seizure warrants were returned to Prosecuting Attorney E. Earle Garlick today. with the tnfor- nation that most of the rafes have gone out of business.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20
WEATHER:

For New Haven and vicinity: Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday; colder tonight.
 For Connecticut: Cloudy and colder tonight; Saturday unsettled followed by snow on coast
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-20

foreman at Hillside Home.
 WILLIAM McCOOMBS, 9th Dis trict, superintendent of Welfare build
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-09-22
REAL GAIN MADE BY EARLY
FAIL FLOWING 81.

Weeds materially reduce the yields
Of grain, particularly on farms in Min
nesota. Early fall blowing aids very
much in holding weeds in check and
Graduating them. Flowing biennial
and perennial weeds under early checks
their growth; if when they show above
ground these parts are destroyed, real
progress in eradication may be made
during the fall months.
Early fell blowing may conserve the
moisture already in the soil and puts
the fields in condition to take up read
lily any rain that occurs during the au.
tumn. Various insect pests harmful
to crops are largely controlled by early
fall blowing, due to disturbance in
their more or less dormant stages or tc
actual exposure above ground. ,
In preparation for the seeding of fall
grains, early blowing has the advantage
over blowing just before sowing in
that it provides a firm seed bed in
which the seed should terminate i'm
mediately and the plants make>a steady
growth from the start.-A. G. Army
Minnesota Experiment Station, Uni
versity Farm.