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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
Creh0za Finds NO Reference
 70 @"7OrpedOing" M Cubic

Questioned today as to the signih- canoe of the controversy reported in day, in which the statement was made that Michael Collins had referred to activities of American supporters of De Valera of "Torpedoing the Irish Free State," State President Simon Crehan of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Re- public said:
 While it has been my policy dur ing the present crisis in Ireland to re- frain from comm enting on events that are taking place in the belief that the leaders in Ireland themselves, who are on the ground can best state the situation, and that American sym pathizers can serve the cause best by withholding comment until Ireland itself has decided upon a policy, I feel that an exception should be made in this instance. The national secretary of the American Association keeps State Presidents advised of import ant communications, and I am unable to find any reference to 'torpedoing' in any of this correspondence. The in terchange of views between Nation al Secretary Lyons and Michael Col
 ins was in relation to financing the | campaign for an Irish Republic. The correct text of MT. Collins radio gram is:
 With reference to published cable grams from your association to De Valera and his reply to you, l. as Minister of Finance to the Dail have to Inform you that the Dail funds are being used for Dai1 purposes onIy Naturally they are at the disposal of the majority. The inference that they are being used for any purpose other tnan Dail purposes is wholly with Government is financing its own ac- tivities down to the minutest detail. Can assure you and your association that the people of this country will ODn0rfnr1ifv nf ing whether they accept or reect the treaty. The Provisional Government threatens no war on those Irishmen who oppose it. Am sending this so that you may not be under a false impression.
 Collins states in this radiogram," ]" MT. Crehan continued, that the peo- pie ofsIreland will be given an early opportunity of saying whether they accept or reject the treaty and he has said on another occasion that if the the people, he will stand Loyalty with them President DeValera has said that he vii, abide by plebiscite free from duresS on the same question. DeValera and Collins both stand pledged to await the plebiscite. Clear ly the American Association for ths Recognition of the Irish Republic. pledged to stand by the Republic, public until the Irish people them selves have by their votes abandoned that ideal. Until that time wa in America stand by EeValera, and stand by Collins in the stand that the Irish people themselves should decide. The American Association has a compe- tent and trust worthy national exc cutive and we in the ranks will be ready to follow the details of any program mapped out at the national convention in April Our moral and financial support will be given freely until the object of the Association has been attained or the Irish people have themselves decided to abandon the fight
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
Sub-Committees
 Report Tonight On City Budgets

Reports on the budgets of various City departments will be presented by the sub-commifte of the Board Of Ap- portionment at the first informal meeting of the board, which is sched- uled for tonight. A preliminary meet ing will be held Tuesday night, and the final meeting, at which time the tax rate will be established, will take place on February 2S.
 The work of the Board of Relief will probably be concluded sometime e during the latter part of next week. and the final report, on which the grand list is figured, will be submit ted to the Board of Appordonment at that time.
 Hard hit by the financial and in- dustrial depression, local manufac- turers have not been backward this year in appealing for reduction or as sessments. The number Of factory owners who have appeared berore the Board of Relief during the present session is exceedingly large, and may be further increased before the Board concludes its SittingS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
Police Served
 Warrant On
 Court Witness

John Broice. 55 Thompson street, and Frank Farrell. TIT Sterling street, were in city court this morning charged with the theft of 19 bags Of coal from the Wheeler and Howe Coal Co. The empty bags had been found in FarrelPs home.
 When John TreadweH, a witness, was called, he was served with a war rant charging him with being imp1- cated in the theft. Treadwen claimed that he was not with the men at the time of the theft. When asked where he was, he admitted that he was in toxicated both Saturday and Sunday and that he did not know where he had been. He was sure, however, that he had not been with Bro1ce and Farrell. When asked why he was so sure. he stated that although he did not know where he was after he got over his spree, he inNl1iEed of his friends and he found that he had been asleep at a friends house at the Ime the theft was committed. Judge Boardman evidently believed his story because the warrant was torn up. Rr+oice was sentenced to five days in jail while Farrell was given three.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
Mayor Opposes S93O Refund

Mayor Fred Atwater has advised the Democratic executive board against accepting the $9S0 reim- 7,Irsement for election expenses. The anayor's stand was made known to- day by Bernard I. Ashnun of the finance committee. The mayor be- Iieves the acceptance of Ihe reim- aoursement would set a bad precedent and would pave the way for similar demands. perhaps for larger amounts by political parties in the future.
 Last December a resolution was introduced by Alderman William B. Hogan providing for the return to the Democratic executive board of S93O that they had spent for salaries of poll watchmen. It was alleged that the city had paid for the Re- Dublican yvatchmen, and that it was no more than fair that the same treatment be accorded the Demo- crats On a favorable report from the miscellaneous committee on Janu- ary i. the Board of Aldermen adopt ed the resolution
 Mayor Atwater since has made Known his opposition to the acospt- ance of the refund. and it is under stood that he will recommend to the Board of Apportionment that the re- quest for the S930 be not allowed when they make their final appro- priationa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
Judge Banks Admits 1 40 To
 Citizenship

At II o'clock this morning Judge John W. Banks in Naturalization court had admitted 40 to citizenship on this term. During the forenoon. however, two applicants were turned down, one dismissed, and the second one continued for an additional wit ness.
 Alberta Soboluskie, born in Poland, and who had his name changed to Sobolewski, admitted to having been arrested twice. However, he had no denial or alibi when the court in- formed him that his memory must be poor, and that he had been arrested at divers times, and several times convicted. When the nature of the charges for which he was arrested were laid bare, Judge John w. Banks immediately dismissed the applica- tion. He had been arrested at least eight times, and the charges against him included running gambling house, violating the Volstead act, and keeping a disorderIy house.
 John Joseph Buckley had his case continued inasmuch as one of the character witnesses had not known him quite the required length of time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
Vets In House
 OfCongress To
 Fight For Bonus

washington, Feb 15-CBy the 1. IT SD-Representative Hamilton Fish. Jr., of New York, as spokesman for the ex-service men of the House, declared there was no reason why the bonus could not be provided for from the saving of from $2O0,0OO.00o to s3OOO0O,O00 in naval retrench- snents expected to result from the ma al holiday decreed by the Armament Conference
 ex-service men Thursday for the pur- pose of renewing the fight Tor the bonus bill in the lower chamber where. as in the Senate, a strong un- der current of opposition to 1t has set as a result of protests against the enactment of any bonus at all
 John Thomas Taylor, chief legfsIa- tive agent of the American Legion
 I've feel absolutely satisfied that the Senate and House committees Wlll report out soldiers bonus olil that will be perfectly satisfactory to the business interests of the country so far as the tax features are concern ed. c,.. and House committees charged with Hhe framing of a soldiers bonus Dill marked time today in expectation or receivins: from President Harding an r. was believed the letter which II had been announced at the Whlte House the President would send ta she chairman of the committee for this purpose would be transmitted today.
 At the White House yesterday the executive was presented as viewing as irrpractfcab1e the financing Of the bonus in any large sum at this time by a bond issue while at the same time he was said to be unalterably .1nrIosed to the suggested eight-po1nc tax program or to 8 return to any of the taxes that have been repealed
 The President, 1t was emphasized fhad not lost sight of promises made i{Dv Republicans in the 1920 prtm ar .ies. but this attitude, it was added, had to be that of finding a sane and defenstble condition of fulfillment of those promises on the one hand and Shaving regard for restored stability kpn the other.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
CHAUFFEUR HAS ENOUGH ARGUMENT

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 15.-When John A. Wells, a convicted chauffeur objected to paying $40 for a witness produced by the state against him vesterday. Judge John E. Keeler of fered to reopen the case and impose six months jail sentence with oppor- tunfty to work out the costs. There was no further argument about the $40.
 Wells had been convicted of so careIessIy operating an automobile that Policeman Patrick Shea was killed when struck, and a mechanician was seriously hurt In Wells car were the owner and two others, all drunk The officer and mechanician were standing beside stalled car when Wells tried to dash by Shea,s widow got s1O.0Oo judgment against the car owner. Welsl was fined $500 and S317 costs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
Woman Fined S100
 For Selling Liquor

Mrs. Mary Kuresza. who formerly conducted saloon at 12S0 Pembroke street, and who was fined 200 last Tuesday for selling with sentence suspended so that she might procure the necessary funds and also to give the police chance to apprehend her husband who disappe peared at the time of the raid, was in City court this morning and Judge Boardman order ed the execution of the sentence. AL though the police have been search ing for the husband, and have also kept close tabs on the house, so far heh as eluded capture, Prosecutor Heating asked that the fine be im- posed stating that on the last day she was in court a limousine was waiting to take her to her destina- ton after court was over and that he has eluded capture, Prosecutor outside waiting for her for this case to be ended. He stated that. he thought that persons that could ride in limousines would find it no hard ship to pay a fine of S200.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
Leyiatlan Award
 To Newport News

Washing gton, Feb. IS - The con tract for reconditioning the giant liner Leviathan was formally award ed by the Shipping Board today to the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company.
 The Boston navy yard while losing out on the contract award for the reconditioning- of the Leviathan, will come in at the windup as when the contractors finish their part the Leviathan will steam to the Boston navy yard where she will go in dry dock to have her hull bainted. The cost of this will be S191,000 which is included in the total cost of SS,2oOo,- 900.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
Problem Of Double Taxation
 Raised i7a Miller Estute

An interesting legal question has arisen in connection with the tax0don of the estabe o6 the late Frank Miller: former president of the City National Bank, financier and large manufac- turer.
 The estate includes stocks, bonds, notes and mortgages to the sum total of SS04,696.45.
 It is claimed by Charles B. Hough, president of the City National Bank, eNecutor, and by Mrs. Anne Drew Mil Ter, widow of the testator, eNecutr1x, that the returns from these securities are not taxable for municipal pur- poses.
 The Assessors have referred the claim to the Board of Relief for a de- cston, and special hearing was held, yesterday afternoon, at which the M1I- Ter estate was represented by Judge Carl Foster, and Bridgeport, by City Attorney John A. Cornell.
 Judge Foster claims as to the dis puted assets, that it would be double taxation if they were taxed by the city, inaSmuch as the property which the securities represented is located in other communities, and there has paid its proper tax
 The city attorney will give his opinion to the Board of Relief and It will be guided in its decision by the views of its legal adviser.
 former prescident, of the bcmfwcmf
 The estate of the late MT. Miller, who died several months ago in his summer home in Long Hill, had been inventoried by the appraisers at S2,464,S32.27. The estate consisted of real estate, S215, ,347.9S; secured notes, S325, ,15S.74; unsecured notes, S42,- S74.26; stocks, S65S, ,537.5O; bonds, S776, 6,4S2.o1; cash. $113,759.33; and miscellaneous, S332,6 2,672.45.
 Among the largest items in dispute are S22,000 in City of Birmingham funding bonds; SAP, 800 in City of Fort Lauderdale improvement bonds; SS2,- 40 in City of Bridgeport funding bonds, s6,790 in City of Bridgeport school bonds; a demand note for S13,- 900 dated August 6, 1914, and $751; 500 Land Bank Liberty joint stock of Salina, Kansas.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
Senator Hall
 Dies In Florida

Wilmington, Conn, Feb. 15-WilIiaIn H.. Hall, well known manufacturer of this place, state senator, and one of the best known public men in the state, died suddenly at Daytona, F1a., ye sterday, according to a, mess age received early today by the fam fly. Senator Hall, was on a pleas ure trip in the south, having been there about two weeks. His wife, his sisster, and his sisters husband Ralph Page of Springfield, Mass, ac- companied him. They had expected to remain in Florida about six weeks. Arrangements have been made to ship the body north and it will ar rive in New York at 1925 on Friday, according to information received by the family.
 Senator Hall was 54 years of age. and a native of South Wilmington. where he resided, He is survived by Mrs. Gardner Hall and five children, Mrs. w. L. R. Melee of Adams Mass. \ Laura, who is studying mu- sic in Paris; Frances, who is at school resides at home and Holman H., who is student at Choate School, Wal Hngford
 Senator Hall was a graduate of the university, While in college he was a well known athlete and was captain of the college football team.
 He was first elected to the legis1a- ture from his home town In 1S93, serving in the House that year. He was reelected in 1895 and 1897 and was chosen state senator from his dis trict. He was elected a representa- tive from his town in the constitu- tiona1 convention of 1902 and there after served in the House successive lyzin 1903, 1909, 1911, 1913 and 1915. He was again elected to the Senate in 1917, served in the House in 1919 and was a member of the last state Senate Iffr fsI1s flf fla executive nominations and Senate ap- DOintnents
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
Slayer May Be MernberOf Blackhand
Sennett And Other Celebrities Of Film World Pledge Cash To Get Slayer Of Direc- tor.

Los Angeles, Feb. 15- Will the arrest early today of 8 gang of eight alleged blackhanders offer a key to the solution of the mysterious murder two weeks ago of William Desmond Taylor, famous film director?
 Investigators said that $45,OoO had been eXtorted from one citizen within the past few weeks and when the ar rests were made last night it was through plant, the gang having ex- peoted to secure $25,OOO from the head of a large corporation here.
 Acording to reports published here today, Mack Sennett, motion picture producer in conference with a repre- sentative of the district attorney, pledged full assistance in the investi- has been i'll but the report stated he had promised to aid in the search for Talor's slayer in every possible manner from now on.
 Mabel NoTnand was reported today to be seriously i'll. The cough which developed following her nervous collapse, is causing her friends anxie- ty, it is stated She has been unable to enjoy any degree of seclusion at her home, where a trained nurse watches over her, because of the in terruption continually of persons seek ing a sight of the star whose name has appeared so prominently with the case.
 A re-check today on the report that Taylor withdrew $2,5o0 from a bank the day before his death and re- deposited it the afternoon before the murder convinced the police that it was erroneous. They were unable to find any record of the reported withdrawal and found that his de- posit on the afternoon of Feb. 1 in cluded two checks each for $500, a third check for $500 and some small CT ones The two $500 checks they found, were salary checks and the
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
800 Employed
 Bucking Storm

More than 800 men, supported by fleet of 40 city trucks, tackled the snow in Bridgeport at six o'clock this morning, and by noon had succeeded In partially clearing the streets in the business section. The snow is being carted away in trucks and dumped into the harbor as fast as the workers can shovel it off the pavements.
 The men who are employed at this Morh Iou9y, We're t II .u!s -ooiLs department, but in view of the pres ent emergency and indictment weather conditions the grading Jobs have tenn porarily been halted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
City Hall Girls
 On Casualty List

Six young women employed in of fees at the City Hall were placed on the casualty list today, being vic tirns of the grippe and influenza enidar77ic- Those who are confined to tI5ei1. homes on account of illness are: Caroline Mullins, Mary Walsh, Lillian Holden and Josephine Dwyer, all or the Town Clerks office, Anna King. of the Building committees ofnce, anu Ea1aI Thompson. of the Tax Collec- tors office. Tax Collector Howard Drew. was not in his office today, and it was reported that he too, is on the sick list
 Miss Helen Keefe, today assumed her duties as telephone operator at City Hall, taking the place of Helen Cody.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
ULS LSTER PRISONERS RELEASED
Andre Tndon
 Says Blonde Killed Taylor

New York, Feb. 15-If a woman killed William Desmond Taylor she was a blonde, according to Andre Tridon, famous French psychoanalyst. Blonde women have less courage than their darker sisters, Tridon declared today.
 "A dark woman would never have shot Taylor in the back" said the scientist.
 She would have killed as she stood face to face with him. A blonde would shoot him in the back. That's because she has less nerve than the dark woman. Also she is less violent.
 Tridon expressed a theory that a woman did the killing.
 Taylor was a man with many women in his life,' said the noted psycho-analyst. Tn my opinion a woman killed him in a jealous huff"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
Weather Man Predicts Rair,
 Before Nght

The sound of the snow shovel against the pavement predomi- noted over all other noises today as the city started to dig itself out of nearly half a foot of snow.
 The snow which commenced falling at 4:3O o'clock turned into sleet four hours later and the weather man predicted it would rain before nightfa1l.
 New York, Feb. 15-What promised to be the worst snow storm of the winter struck New York City today. Three inches had fallen early today and the storm continued. Elevated and surface cars lines were being kept open by using snow sweepers but the traffic was not normal Ferry service was greatly hampered.
 Warning of a northeast storm from New York to Passport, Maine, was issued today by the Weather Bureau. A disturbance off the Virginia Capes was nov ing rapidly northwards, the warn ing said. Strong east to north winds, gales, snow and rain were predicted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
Edward Hamilton
 A Free Man Today

Edward Hamilton, former alder man from the Seventh district, stepped out from the cozinesS of the North avenue jail into the teeth of the gale free man. He completed today the service of jail sentence of two months. after pleading guilty to an attempt to bribe brother alderman previous to the election of the Presi-. dent of the BBoard of Aldermen X fine of s400 also imposed by Judge Frank D. Haines, was paid before Hamilton was released.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
Troops Held In Readiness In
 Textile Strike

Boston, Feb. 15-The situation in New England textile centers Win ere strikes are in progress against wage reductions, coupled in New Hamp- shire and Rhode Island with restora- ton of the 54 hour week were un- changed today. Tickets patro1Ied their beats in some places in a thick northeast snow storm but in most of the mills were closed and picket lines were withdrawn.
 It was pay day for some of the fifteen thousand operatives employed at the Amoskeag Cotton Mills at Man chester, N. H., and for several days the plants which shut down on Mon day because of the strike will be pay ing off their striking employees.
 Governor San Souci was back in Providence after tour of the Paw tucket valley district in Rhode Is- land, where he said he found condi- tions satisfactory, but troops were still held ready for service.
 Providence, R. l., Feb. 15-Three hundred strikers from other mills ap- peared at the United States Cotto Company plant of the Jenckes Spin ming Company at Central Falls this morning and succeeded in inducing 40 of the 700 employees there to quit work
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
MISE CONTINUED.

Josep.s Schiller. 74S Main street who was arrested charged with driv- ing a car without an operators license had his case continued in the City court until tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
LIGHTED CIGAR STUB
 BELIEVED FIRE CAUSE

A lighted cigar stub care1ess1y left behind a mirror near rack of clothes is believed to have been the cause of the fire at the Lion Clothing Co., Sunday night. The loss will not be known before the members of the firm arrive from New York. The loss is covered by insurance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
FIRE IN DRUG STORE.

Fire which broke out in the pre- scription room of the National Drug Go. at 1918 Boston avenue this morn ing did damage to the extent of S20O. but the local f1remen had it under control before it had a chance to spread to the rest of the store The origin is unknown
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
FOUR PARKERS FINED.

Emil Stephan Of New Haven, c. B. Andrews of Long Hill, Walter Red field of Fairfield and Frank L. Lock- wood of TAT State street, were arrest ed yesterday charged with violation of the parking ordinance. They were released Hpon payment of a. fine of $1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
$500 900 IOWA FIRE.

Iowa City, Iowa, Feb 15--Fire in the downtown section here early today virtually destroyed a half cisy block at a loss of approximately S5oo.00e.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
Belfast Rioting Continues After
 Short Re spite
Michael Collins Arrives In London For Long Con ference With Winston Churchill - Arrange ments Being Made For Resumption of Elm barkation Of British Troops.

Belfast Feb (By the Associated Press)Aer period quiet lasting several hours disorders o'clock this afternoon when shooting in Sanhope Street the Victoria tarvp promptly opened fire
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-15
QUEBEC PRINTERS STRIKE.

Quebec, Feb. 15-A1l job printing plants in the city were affected by strike of printers who demanded a A hour week. Several hundred quit work, according to union reports.