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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
Served But One Month
 Of Sentence
Sent to County Jail May 16 After Pleading Guilty to Charge of EmbeZZ1ement.

Nicholas Horvath was reNas- ed from the county jail yester- day on probation after having served but one month of his one year sentence. When asked 9n what grounds Horvath was given consideration for proba- ion, his attorney, Soloman Ba- .desch said this morning,
 "Horvaths wife and four chil- dren are in dire need of the as. .sistance he might be able to give them if he is permitted to provide for them.
 "Good FelIow." Lawyer Says He is not d bad fellow. He has made hIs mistakes and realizes the folly of his ways. If he is permitted to work out his salvation by working outside jail and providing for his wife and faniiv 1 feel assured that HorVath viii be a better citizen. The najori- ty of his creditors have signified their willingness to accept the composition offered and if he remained in jail the means of making money necessary to make. restitution, namely his drug store, would not receive the same at tention as if he were running it him. ~elf.''
 Sentenced to Year.
 Hcrvath. a West End druggist, was sentenced on May 6 by Judge William Maltbie to year in Jail. The defend ant had pleaded guilty to the charge of cmheGzlement which--had been lodged against him. Horyath had been convicted and sentence because of alleged irregularities with his drug
 Steamship tickets. money transfers, loans and many questionable transac- tions in which Horvath was implica- ted resulted finally in his arrest, the particular charge on which he was convicted being a complaint made by Abe Szeman, who alleged that he was fleeced out of $550 by the former
 At the time of sentence, Judge Maltbie stated that although, as Hor- vaths attorney had pointed out, res- titutfOn had been made, restitution Is no defence If every person who committed a theft or embezzlement would be let off if, when caught, he returned the money, there would merely be many more of these irre- 
 No Alternative.
 It would appear from the develop ments in the matter of the hearing of the creditors who oppose the compo- sition offered of per cent. in cash and of 10 per cent. payable in 21z per cent. notes quarterly that they will have no other alternative than to accept the com position offered. This comes by reason of the fact that in filing their claims those creditors op- posed to the composition offered had their claims of opposition signed by their attorneys but that the claims were not verified before a notary and are consequently illegal.
 Attorneys of these creditors have been given until next 2 Friday by Referee John J. Keogh to state wherein their claims are legal. In the event that they are unable to do so, the composition offered by Hor- vath must be the one accepted by his creditors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
Nicholas H0rUah Released On Probation
Chief Enc Finds Cars
 Stripped
26 Automobiles Divested of Equipment - Stor- age Bill S11,OOO.

Chief Jonathan c. Enc of the fed eral prohibition enforcement squad has notified the office of United States District Attorney Edward L. Smith that twenty-six automobiles, seized from liquor runners by federal agents and stored in different sections of the
 state, have been stripped of practi- cally all of their equipment of value. Seibed by Agents.
 The discovery of the thefts from these cars was made by Chief Emo
 in a check-up of the cars prior to
 their removal to Smedley's Warehouse
 in New Haven under the custody of
 United States Marshal Jacob D. Wal ter. The cars were seized by revenue
 agents of the previous administra- tion before the present prohibition enforcement squad was organized and were stored in public gara ges in Hartford, New Britain. New Haven. Bridgeport. Danbury and Greenwich. It was not until his office began to these automobiles that Federal Pro- hibition Director Harry E. Mackenzie was aware of their being in the cus- tody of his department.
 The bills led to an examination of the records, which in turn resulted in the investigation disclosing the fact that thieves had been busy on every car. There were spare tires, these were removed. Poor tires were sub- stituted for good ones, speedometers, clocks, cushions, parts of the motors, motors and even tops were stolen in some cases. The garages in which they were stored take in cars on con- dition that they are not responsible for articles stolen from them. Most of the machines were rendered value less by the removal of vital parts, and it will be necessary to tow them to New Haven, as. few of them can pro- ceed under their own power.
 Storage Bill S11.O00.
 Chief Eno's investigation showed that the aggregate of storage charges due on the twenty-six machines was S11,000, and he requisitioned the rev enue bureau in Washington for that which has just been received.
 All the cars seized by Chief Eno's men while transporting liquor have been turned over the United States | within forty-eight hours, as required by a new federal law. To gether with the saleabIe cars of those now being brought to the New Haven warehouse from public garages, | they will be put on sale at auction | in the near future. Chief Enc has instructed his men to secure state | ments from garage keepers showing | in detail the condition of the cars | when removed. A strict watch is | kept on all government property | stored in the New Haven warehouse.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
Says Strike Vote Is Blow At Society
All Employees of Com pany Advised to Study Carefully Message of President Pearson Transportation Act In- creased Scope of Fed era1 Regulation.

dent E. J. Pearson has sent 6 circular letter to all employees of the New Haven road warn ing them against a strike, ue- claring that inasmuch as the transportation act of 1920 in- creased the scope of federal regulation to include that of labor, both as to working con- ditions and rates of pay, "A vote for a strike now can be construed only as vote against organized society,""
 There are SO,O0O employees on the New Haven system" the circular de- lows that the 17,O00 maintenance of way and maintenance of equipment departments will have arrayed against them the public, which is exclusive ly served, of about four million peo- pie. Can a strike be won by such odds?"
 The statement calls attention to the of dividends for five years and quotes the deficit in net income of the New Haven company for three years. reviews the terms of the trans portation act, calls attention to the recent decrease in freight rates, com pares the pay of railroad employees with that in other industries and the rate of pay with the figures concern ing the cost of living.
 Mir. Pearson says:
 Current newspaper reports ind1- gate that strike ballots are being distributed, as result of the revised working conditions and reduction in wages recently awarded by the Unit ed States Railroad Labor Board. GOV ering employees engaged in the main of ways and maintenance of department
 MT. Pearson adds. after reference to the scope of federal regulation.
 The economic readjustment that is now taking plac ein America and the world is resulting CT and his military caste that they could win the war"
 After explaining readjustments Mir. Pearson says:
 ..The reductions in rates were made In hope and belief that business as a whole was waiting for them in order th1t it might drive ahead upon some basis of cost which might be re- garded as reasonably permanent for some time to come If this theory of is correct, the readjust- suit in a material benefit to workers generally, as industry will revive, and start in motion again those indus -ries so essential to the comfort, well being and economic existence of all.'' |
 President PearsCn submits figures IS to operations on the New Haven |
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
Sebegape Case
 Continued; Held In $1O,O0O Bonds

Pending the complete recovery of Mrs Agnes Wilson of 556 Broad street, who on the night of June , was shot by Paul Sebegape of 10 West avenue, Sebegape's case was again continued in city court this morning until July II. He is charged with as-s sault with intent to murder and bonds in the cases have been fixed at $10,OO0.
 Prior to the shooting Sebegape had been employed as clerk by Mrs Wilson and angry over his being dis charged by her without an apparents reason Sebegape is alleged to have fired five shots at the woman
 She has been confined to St. Vim cents hospital until about one week ago when she was removed to her home. Her condition did not war rant her appearing in court this morning so the case was continued, and Sebegape was remanded to the county jail in lieu of SIC, ,000 bail.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
Levy Appears
 As Own Counsel

Leon Levy of Yonkers. N- x., was arraigned in the city court this morning charged with rax kIess driv- ing. He was diving his car out Fairfield avenue yesterday in the rear of large touring car containing a rarty of girls. The driver of the girls car at an intersection is alley- ed 10 have put out her hand. as evd- corner and Levy is alleged to have sped by the car narrowly averfing a collision
 In court this morning Levy acted as his own attorney and asked Ohice4 Higgins who made the arrest why he had not arrested the girls The of ficer debated in his mind for few seconds befrre answering the cues cd if the girls had smiled at him. He was discharged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
Believe Boy Stood Up in
 Coaster
Coroner Phelan to Make Finding in Death of
 Boy at Pleasure Beach.

Coroner John J. Phe1an held an in- quest today into the death of GustaV Pollman, IT years old, Of falrheld' who was killed on Sunday night last while riding on the roller coaster at Pleasure Beach.
 John J. Mcclure, one of the Wit nesses questioned by the coroner this morning saw the boy fall Another of the witnesses. Joseph Rooney of Pequonnock street, who was riding in the same seat with Pollman, de- clared that the trip on Which Pollman was thrown from the car was the third time that they had ridden on the coaster. On the two previous trips both he and Pollman stood up while riding. The third time he did not stand up but was riding with his head down and did not even see whether PoIlman was standing up or not
 Miss Clement Stocker, cashier on s'The ScrambIer," a concession dl- rectIy opposite theroller coaster, de- clared that she was returning 10 work after supper, when she looked at the roller coaster and saw some one riding who was standing upright in the first car As the car took sudden turn she declared she saw the figure of the person lunge forward ard then drop down towards the ground Luigi Cappobianco. an enl- plc %r of the same concession, corrob- orated her statement.
 Fred W. Pearce of the Pleasure Beach Amusement conoany, testified ttis morning that he had been in the amusement bus::le for over twenty years and that he had experience in building many. roller coasters. lie stated that the roller coaster at Pleasure Beach was the most modern in construction and could in no way throw anyone who took proper care while riding on it.
 William w. Roberts a local news and publicity agent of Pleasure Beach, presented pictures at the hearing this morning showing that precautionary signs telling the people to keep their seats and to hold on to the guides ,etc, were displayed all over the place
 Many other witnesses testified this m orning and the general impression ot most of those testifying was to the effect that someone was standing while riding on the roller coaster whether it was PoHman or not could not be definitely determined
 The coroner will make his finding from the evidence given this morning and will make a report of the finding this afternoon or tomorrow
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20

of the investigation yesterday imme- diately after the trial of the bandits who held up the Connecticut Co pay roll Detectives Malone Burns, Der rick and Curry have been assigned to the case and a complete survey of the apartments was made this morn ing
 Mrs Ida M Andrews. of Hartford arrived in Bridgeport to assist in any wa she could in the solution of the murder of her sister Mrs Northrop, was the widow of Harold Northrop, who diedsabout four years ago, She also leaves a son, .Lorrin Northrop, living in Providence, R l. and two daughters Miss Lila Northrop of Collinsvi1le and Miss May Northrop of Th0nlpsonViHe
 I hope they catch tn murderer or muraar'ers and that they get their punishnent,' was tha only comment Mrs Andrews would make today. The only information she had concerning the murder was what she obtained through A Assoc;a ted Press dilgatches-
 It is expected that Coroner Phelan " I'll anroint someone this afternoon lo act as administrator of the estate of the dead woman who besides vaiua- ble real estate holdings at nearby beaches is believed to have left a sum aggregating clese to s1.600 in a local bank
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20

After an alI-day and night vigil with the police Coftis still remained to Pleasure Beach, returning from there to a Greek club, in the center of the city, to which he belonged. and, from there went to the Acorn club. also questioned and they verified Cof- tis' story in every detail
 Coftis Proves Alibi.
 Coftis who was Mrs. .Northrop's self-confesSed lover had been living with the woman as man and wife, and he and Charles Neddo, who resides on the third floor in the same block, were the first ones to discover the body. Coftis action at the time of his finding of the body and his failure to make his various stories coincide led the police to believe that he knew to tell and it was deemed wise to hold him over night. Since yesterday, he has proved a perfect aibi. nc less than six persons corroborating the story he told the police.
 With the theory that Coftis was inn plicated in the murder, exploded. Ipo- lice are working on a different angle today. It was a known fact that Mrs Northrop kept questionable house at her address. It is now believed that someone who had knowledge of this fact went to the house about one o'clock, probably intoxicated.
 As her hon3ewas raided by mem bers of the Vice squad on May 30, last, it is reasonable to believe that the woman had not been conducting a business since that time and when the visitor was refused admittance he probably tried to force an entrance.
 Mrs. Northrop, due to the life she had led in the past. is not believed to have been one to give in without q struggle and probably a blaw from her visitors fist ar a blunt instru ment he carried may have dazed her to such an extent that she fell on tc the bed. era shing her head on an iron bedpost the force of which may have broken her neck causing death instanta1.e-oIlsly
 Capt Resan in Charge.
 Captain John H. Eeea7 of the De tective Bureau took personal charge
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
LOMBARD FAMILY TO SAIL
 FOR IRELAND THURSDAY

MT and Mrs. Richard Lombard. son Richard. and daughter Helen, York for Ireland where they will stay six weeks. Miss Lombard has received a leave of absence from her duties in the officeof the city clerk. where she is employed as a steno- grapher, and her pGace will be filled temporarily by Miss Theresa Lavery. sister of Hugh J. Lavery, United States Commissioner.
 A party of city officials. including Alderman A E. Veness; Francis F. Dunigan, city clerk; Assessors Fra nk Hearn and Lawrence Gill. and Geo. Coughfin, director of public works, will accompany the LonIbards to New York Jby automobile,s to wish them bon voyage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
.City To Lose
 $500, axes

The city of Bridgeport will lose this year over $500, 900 in taxes ac- cording to the report just completed by c. E. Winton, town clerk, and sent to w. H. Blodgett, state tax commissioner at Hartford. This fig ure is based on the assessed valuation of property exempt from taxation, the value being S21, ,593, ,397, and the To- cal tax rate sos mills.
 The list of property exempt from taxation follows. with the assessed value opposite:
 Public schools s4,o5S. .561; private schools, S1032,4S2: churches S3,9TS,- 52S: cemeteries, $333, 5000; charitable societies. $2.721.s33; libraries. $796.- 900; soldiers and sailors, S446,59 fire department, S1,022.690; public buildings, S2,622, ,S23; parks, s2.39S,- e21, miscellaneous exempted proper ty s2,1S7,466 Total $21. .593,3G7.
 The total revenue lost will be SS2O 549Oo
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
Pleads Guilty
 On Two Charges

Samuel Barron, 240 Island Brook avenue pleaded guilty in the city court this morning to two charges, of keeping liquor with intent to sell and selling liquor. A plea for clemeney was made by his attorney on the ground that his wife and children were destitute and that his wife was soon to give birth to another child.
 Judge Boardman sentenced the ac- cused to five days in jail, with the jail sentence suspended for three weeks. after which. he will be sent to jail and fine of $25 and costs was~also imposed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
Note of Sadness At
 Shelf Merrymaking

New Haven June 20-A note of sadness went through the neTrymak- ing of Shelf class of '22 which will be graduated tomorrow. when it became known today that Norris Barrymore Gaddess, of Washington D. c, Ate manager of the Yale football teants-a q member of the Shelf class day com rlliesee and otherwise prominent throughcut his college years is seri- custy i'll with typhoid fever. His fath- CT E. L. Gaddess. counsel for the Interstate Commerce Commission, and Mrs. Gaddess were at the bedside of their son today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20

hid under the baseball grandstand until his chance came early today to make a getaway.
 Reported Seen in NY.
 Police dragnets were thrown out over the entire district Surrounding Sing Sing prison and even in Man haitian where it was reported Greer had been seen in his old haunts near the home of a relative The prison authorities af first credited the story thac~Cfreer had shattered the lock on door leading to the roof. and with some heavy instrument had broken through the tile roof. He was then believed to have passed down through the residence Of the warden and to have walked out unm olested
 Greer now faces an additional five years sentence for jail breaking It Is understood Warden Lawes will ask the Wesfchester county grand jurw for an indictment against him. A.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
CHARGED WITH VIOLATION
 OF PAYROLL, GETS 6 MONTHS

Vincent Runyou of 19s South ave. who was arrested on May 13 on a charge of non support and who at that time was placed on prohib tion was again before Judge Boardman in city court today charged with viola tion of that parole, as a result of a run1pus at his home last evening He was sentenced to six months in the county jail after two weeks of the sentenced have been served he will be transferred to Hillside Home where he will work out the remainder of his, sentence and the proceeds of his work will be given to h,s family for their support
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
Caught By R. R. Man

caught by h. h. Man.
 Greer was captured by railroad baggage master, whose attention was called to something moving in clump of bushes near the Harmon station. The railroad men questioned Greer who said he wanted to catch a freight train. They suspected his identity. pretended to sympathize with him and in the meantime notified Sing Sing authorities who sped to the spot in an auto.
 Captured, Greer admitted that he discarded prison garb deposited on the penitentiary roof was a ruse to divert attention and give the inipres- sion he was at large. After the Sun day night ball game Greer told the officials. he made a hole through the top Of his cell. to the prison roor so he returned to his cell and thence into the prison enclosure. where he
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
WOMAN FoRFEITs:
 KICKS ON S7; PAYS S1O0

Alice Fairbanks of Westport was arrested last October. She was charged with assault on Thomas F
 Mullins in town court and was fined ST. She appealed the case and bonds of s1Go were placed by her ThLs morning, when her case<was called to come before Judge John~J Walsh in the Common Pleas court she did not appear thereby forfeiting the s109 bond posted. AfHdavits were present. ed by her counsel stating that she was unable to attend and perhaps the case will be reopened.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
FATHER AND SON
 RECEIVE DEGREES.

New Haven, June 2G-AFather and son received degrees at Wesleyants e.ommenc enent exercises yesterday. if was learned today. Rev. H. s. Scarborough. Yale 95. received the. honorary degree of doctor of alvin fty and Robert, his son. received the degree in f course of bachelor of Science Dr. Scarborough is pastor of St. -sIohn's NJ E. church, Brooklyn.-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
Death Of Mrs. Northrop
 Baffles Police; Coftis
 Released From Custody

With the release today of George Cofts, 30, of 1438 Main street. who had been held night at police headqua
 ers charge of breach of the without bond the theory that he have been connected with the mysterious murder of Mrs Lillian Norhrop whose feess body found yesterday her 13S Main street police oat admit that they had not clue whom might committed the ghasy act that cost the her life
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
PAPER STORE DAMAGED.

The stock in the newspaper store located al 40S Fairfield avenue. df- rec=Iy opposite police headquarters, was ruined by inc heavy rain early this morning When the store was opened for business this morning it was found that the floor was entirely covered by water which had leaked from the roof during the night The cigaret cigars and newspapers were 0estroyed beyond recognition.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
MAYOR FRED ATWATER NOT
 s.AMQNG THOSE PRESENT,

Mayor Fred Atwater is not "among those present today. He left word with his secretary this morning that he would not be in his office today, but refused to say where he would be.
 This might be a good day for fish ing.-if you like fishing. However, just where the mayor is is not known.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
Escaped Convict Captured
Charles Greer Murderer, Who Left Sing Sing After Ball Game With Lenox A. C., Found Early Today.

Ossning N T., June 2oWhile combed country side for him. Charles Greer murderer thought to have escaped from Sing Sing Sunday lay hiding in the until today and then made dash for liberty He hours later. a Harmon. three miles north the prison
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
LoWTTz FINED S.

E Frank Lowitb. of 4s Sedgwick ave nue va arrested on a charge of reck-
 ess . lying ~son North Main street
 7esterday and when arraiened in thet city court this morning was fined $5
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20
Bridgeport Still
 In Certificate Lead

Sale of Treasury Savings Certifi- cates as reported by the Central Ac- counting Office at Bridgeport, to date:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-20

Wares of Bridgeport M ore Wonderful Than Goods of Ind Best COrsets in the World Bridgeport Magic Would Make Merlin Fade Away Better Grow Old Gracefully, Wit h Old Glands, if Pos sible.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1922-10-20

carry on the work in his office, will
attend the meeting of the state board
of examiners and will see that the
office is run on an economical basis.
His sincerity of statement met the
approval Of the people.
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