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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14
Conley- Wheelock

Lonely w heGtOCh
As a touch of color in the social
landscape comes the announcement
OF the Conley- Wheelock wedding,
which was one of the most charming
Of Lubbock's younger set.
On Monday afternoon Miss Fern
Wheelock became the bride OF Elmer
NJ. Conley. The note Of dignity and
quietness in all the plans added a
charm 20 that sweetest Of all cere-
monies, and the pretty Mheeloek
home bespoke Of happiness and JOY,
in its setting Of fern and flower.
The bride was sweetly pretty in a
gown Of blue grey knit. with cor
sage Of pink roses and lilies of the
valley. The members of the imme-
date family and relatives were pres
ent, with Mrs. j. j. Jarrett at the
piano. Miss Mary Meador as violin
list, who played the wedding march.
Mrs. Joe Hilton sang with charm
that is always hers, Because" The
Rev. Bowen performed the impress
i've ring ceremony.
The punch bowl was presided over
by Mrs. Earl Hunt and Miss Bernice
Wolfarth.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14
Po.toffiee Staff Give Party

A unique welcome and farewell
party was given by the staff 81 the
Lubbock postoffice recently. when
they officially welcomed Mr.. and
Mrs. Duering as the new officials,
and at the same time were feign to
say good-bye 20 Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
bins, who have for so long been an
important part Of the Office. A
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14
Miss Mary Scott Entertains
b. Y. p. u.

Miss Mary Scott, assisted by her
mother Mrs. G. w. Scott, delightfully."-
entertained the intermediate b Y. p.
U. on last Friday evening. The group
met at the Scott home and went en-
masse TO see Ben Hur," as given by
pictures and interpreted by DR..
Yeuell, at the Methodist church. Az
ter the picture they returned to the
home Of their hostess and were serv-
ed with dainty refreshments Of
punch and sandwiches.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14

partment Of the Red Cross Is evi-
denced by the fact that the ST. Louis
Office has chosen Lubbock as the
demonstration point. Committees
are already engaged in the Junior
Red Cross Work as arranged by
program and are 70 be congratulated
on the past good work.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14
B.p,i., L.di., Auxiliary

The Baptist Ladies Auxiliary met
on Monday afternoon at the church
parlor. On account Of the small at
tendance the Bible Study Glass was
postponed until next Monday, when
a good attendance is hoped for: a
fruit sale will be given by the Bap-
tist Ladies every month, on the sec
ond and fourth Saturdays.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14
'UR1Is A. KEEN
Residence llls Fourteenth s.

Who has not felt? And yet One
found the CLEAN
That lights the dark, by which
our souls must grow
Freely, O lilies, spend your in
censed breath
To tell all doubling ones there is
no death
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14
Average Income
Cotton Farmer
In Decade $500

Purcell, Okla. April 1.-THE av-
erage yearly income Of the cotton
farmer Of the South for the last ten
years has been s400. Aaron Sapiro
California attorney and cooperative
marketing expert, declared in an adj
dress here today warning cotton pro-
ducers that only by organization
could they expect to increase their
returns.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14
RADFoRD TAKING CHARGE
OF AMARILLO BUSINESS

The J. NJ. Radford Grocery COM
pany with stores at Stamford, Big
Spring, Cisco, Sweetwater, Abilene,
Alpine, Brentwood, Farwell. Maria,
Lubbock. Dalhart and Brady took
over the recently purchased Blair
and Hughes wholesale stock IN Am
arillo and II was announced Tuesday
that thsi viii be the division head
quarters of the concern.
J. NJ. Plummer. formerly connec-
ted with the Smith Walker Grocery
company at Stamford will be in
charge Of the Amarillo store. as
manager and c. o. Savage Of abb
lene will have charge Of the sales
department. while O. r. Radford,
son Of J. NJ. Radford, president 81
the company, will be general sup
ervisor Of stocks.-Amarillo News.
Notice TO Mothers: New shipment
Of Boys Easter Shirts and BlOuses.
r u Hunt a r.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14

Call Montgomery's Transfer, phone
1873 for storage or hauling OF any
kind. ll-0i
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14

pleasant time was spent and ice
cream and angel food cake were
served before the party dispersed
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14

Notice to Mothers: New shipment
Of Boys Easter Shirts and Blouses.
L. Z. Hunt q Co.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14

If cities we're built 80 stories
high half the area Of the cities
could be parks.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14

Morning brings back the heroic
ages.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14

affords
will be
son goutfo
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14
I~o-Table Bridge Club.

Mrs. l.. T. Martin was club hostess
TO the Two-Table Bridge Club on
Tuesday afternoon. An enjoyable
afternoon was spent and dainty re-
freshments were served 10 the fol-
lowing ladies': Nesdamcs Griffith,
Slaton, Castleberry, Oliver, Germany,
Hilton and Miss Della Wilkinson.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14

Lubbock Junior Red Gross Chosen
A. Demonstration Point.
That Lubbock has been accom-
plishing good worn in the Junior De-
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-04-14

The cross whereon was nailed some
hope, some dream,
Who has not borne? Despair's
last numbing blow
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
France Demands German Respect
Poincare Insists That Energetic Measures Must Be Applied if Treaty Is Not Abro- gated.

Paris, April 2O-(By The A. P.)- Instructions sent by Premier Poincaire to the French ambassadors in the capitals of the allies, and fully ap- proved by the cabinet are to insist that energetic measures must be taken and penalties applied to Ger many if the Russo-G erman treaty is not abrogated, regardless of what the Genoa conference may decide.
 The premier's position is that there can be no more hesitation in the exc that, unless its execution is insisted upon now with evidences of determin- ation on the part of the allies. the Versailles pact might as well be abandoned altogetNr.
 He holds that none of the conceS- sions made to Germany has led in any respect to conciliation, but rather that they have been taken by Ger many evidences of the weakness of the allies. and encouragement for further resistance.
 Premier Poincare has held con sultationS with a number of the lead CTS of the different parties in the past two days besides keeping the cabin ct in close touch with the situation. The conservatives and the nation alists advised a firm attitude. as was expected, while the more liberal ele- by such leaders as Deputy Herriot, head of the radicals, also gave the premier to understand that they would support the cabine in demand Ing that a stop be put to violations l of the Versailles treaty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
House Adopted
 Navy Bill By 279 To 78 Vote

Washington April 20.-The House had cleared its calender today of the naval appropriation bill with a victory for the "big navy faction which SUD- ported the amendment increasing the enelisted personnel from 67,00 as or ginally provided to s6,000. A record vote on the amendment preceding the final vote on the bill late yesterday showed a margin of 73 votes-231 to 14S, with two members answering present Ninety Republicans voted against the personnel increase while 4S Democrats supported it. The bill then was put through by a vote of 279 to 7s.
 The total of s251, 26s, GOO carried in the bill as passed was an increase of about 1S,0OO.000 over the amount fixed by the appropriations oognmittee which framed it.
 The measure now goes to the senate with the prediction of Chairman Kel- lev of the naval appropriations sub committee in yesterdays debate, that the many millions which, he declared the "big navy men would have asked the House to add had they not chang ed front at the last'' would be added there
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
RussiaRefuses
 To Recognize .WarIimeDebts

Genoa, April 20-Russia refuses to recognize the debts contracted by Czarist government during the war and later by the Kerensky government. In their an- swer to the Allied demand made public today the en- voys of Soviet Russia as serted that they cannot meet the conditions laid down for them.
 The announcement had the effect of another bombshen in the allied camp.
 Just few minutes before the Rus sian answer was made public Pre- mier Lloyd George had received cor respondents
 Il am not going to anticipate the character of the Sovfets reply he stated. but I'll be very much sur prised if 1t is not of such a char | acfer that We can successfully pro- tcced with the conference The Russians reply to the allies was lengthy document in which the Soviet cove 5,n1ezf sought to Justify { ita fefax1a1 to ree9 <ze tho XaE tjme
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
VETS CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY OF
 SEICHEP REY

Today is the fourth anniversary of the famous battle of Seicheprey. the first major battle in which American troops were engaged. and today boys of the I'D division. a great many or them local boys. are celebrating.
 Seicheprey was the scene of many heroic deeds and terrific fighting and here Harry Congdon, after whom the local post of the American Legion is named, fought. Pop" Barker, who was decorated with Croix de Guerre; James Coleman, who spent nine months ill a. German prison; Howard Smith Howard Webb and Lieutenant John Wilkenson are, some of the local boys who are recounting their eX- periences of the battle of Seicheprey today.
 Out of the 500 men engaged in the light only 100 came back uninjured, tS3 were captured and the rest were practically wiped out of existence. Companies and D of the I'D divi- sion were in the. front line fianked by French troops. At o'clock in the morning a barrage was laid down by the German forces. It lasted until $ and soon after the American trenches were stormed by German shock troops The French to the right and left of the Doughboys fell back and
 through a misorder the American n boys held the line Defeat was in evitab1e. All the boys captured were wounded and suffered unknown tor lures at the hands of the Germans. A big celebration is being held in New Haven today by the I'D division and the Box Car. of 40 Hommes and 8 Chevaux club of the American Legion | will hold a banquet at 6:SO tonight In l the Legion home in honor of the event. Important business will be | transacted after the banquet.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
1900 Soldiers Buried Under
 Mass Of Ruins
War Materials and Mu- nitions tored n Building Near City of SalOnika.

Athens, April 2O-(By the A. P.)-Advices from Sa- lonika today report great loss of life as a result of an explosion of war materials stored 200 meters from the Salonika railway station. Hundreds of children were buried in. the ruins of a church on which shells fell, and it was believed 1,8OO soldiers were buried in the ruins of their barracks which were demolished, the advices state.
 London. April 2O-Tbousands of persons were reported to have been blown to pieces in a munitions ex- plosion in Salonika, according to a dispath received here today.
 Hundreds of children were reported to have been buried in the ruins of a .hurch which was destroyed.
 Fire immediately broke out among he ruins and inhabitants of the stricken area fled in terror.
 The explosion occurred in a mass of war material.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20

the girl to avoid striking a Ford ma chine driven by Charles Tassinary, 6S5 Beechwood avenue, who fled from the
 scene of the accident, which his recl1-- less driving may have caused; but who was caught yesterday afternoon by
 the police, and who is being held un-
 der a bond of s1,000, pending the out
 come of the investigation. Quinto is
 being held under the same bonds
 The Ford car turned the corner SO rapidly that it skidded, nearly over
 turned righted itself. and then stopped according to clear and con- cfse- testimony by Morehouse- It seemed evident that~tIle truck was sv vddenIy turned in an effort to avoid es3nashing the smaller car. and that the Fdriyer used bad judgment in endap- E9ering pedestrian using a cross walk n attezz1ptinG to avoid !s', 3 esrelsssly
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
POLICE TOLD TO ENFORCE
 PARKING LAW

As a result of the discussion of the change in parking laws at the last meeting of the Board of Police Com nissioners all policemen have been instructed to enforce the rule more strictly prohibiting parking on the principal streets of the city for more than 20 minutes at one given time.
 Twenty-Five cars were tagged yesterday and all of the violators were released after payment of a fine of s1.
 Due to a new order issued at Police headquarters second offenders of this law will hereafter have to appear in court the next morning instead of paving the $1 to the lieutenant in charge as has been the custom in the past.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
MAYOR OPPOSES SPECIAL TWO MILL
 TAXFOR SCHOOLS

Mayor Atwater today confirmed the report that he was not in favor of a special mills tax being levied for educational purposes. He said that there will be sufficient amount of money available by the Issuing of bonds and that the cooperation of the Boards of Aldermen and Educa- tton should bring about a more feas- tble means of obtaining the money than by special tax
 tI will strongly oppose any at. tempt to levy g. special tax,'' said the mayor this morning
 The proposed petition for a near ing of the Board of Education before the Board of Apportionnnent has not been received by William E. Burn ham preSid ent of the board
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
THERE IS IT,"
 SAYS LAWYER

The Here Is it. was an expression admitted by Judge John E. Keeler during jury triad in Superior court this morning. Attorney Henry E. Greenstein wanted to use the phrase. He represented the plaintiff, the Columbia yacht club, endeavoring to collect damages of s10,O00 from the United Illuminating company
 Greenstein said he could better ex- press himself by using that expression in describing the Yacht club, and the predicaTent it claims to be in since the United Illuminating company built its new power house near the foot or East Main street. A filled basin and destroyed pier, are alleged these 1t is said having 50 deprecated the value of the club to yachtsmen, that the membership has slhr-unk to almost nothing.
 Witnesses examined today were Edwin E. Southey. Charles H. Mar row, George B. Clark and John F. Toolc- Allan NJ. Beardsley, Stratford, civil engineer employed by the City of Bridgeport. was the first wit. ess called by the defense when the plain tiff rested at 1e:25. A few moments later short recess was declared.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
Mnn Wanted H AnsOnia Murder Captured M
 Cellar At NeLU HnUen

Ansonia. April 2o+Word was re- ceived here by the police this fore noon of the capture of Michael Toli- seshue in New Haven, who is known here by several aliases, and is wanted here for the brtual murder of Nov ereh Chenensky, 33, who was fatally st tabbed with a butcher knife, follow ing a quarrel with Toliseshue on Lib erty street. near the office of the Coe Brass branch of the American Brass factory here late yesterday afternoon.
 The accused man was locked up in New Haven pending the arrival of the local police. He was surrounded and caught in the cellar at 1e2 Chapel street. where he apparently went to change his clothing, after flight from this city.s following the murder. He apparently spent the night in the Woodbridge hills 5s
 Toliseshue was eommonly knoYI
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
Coroner PheInn Begins
 Henring M Death O Nurse Killed Last IUesd0y

Opening "a complete investigation into the death of Miss Mary Brady. 32 Buckingham street, killed Thurs day evening while crossing the street at Iranistan and Laurel avenues, Coroner John J. Phelan called to the witness stand this morning H. Liy- ingston Morehouse. of the Bridgeport Trust company, who lives in the neighborhood. probably the only eye witness to the accident, other than persons held by the police.
 Miss Brady died almost instantly, the truck that killed her being driven by Samuel Quinto. T Eagle street. |or had miserable b<akes.zfor it went about 40 feet after stfjkf6E the girl. 7 was part Of Morehous<,s feefin1onY.i
 From other testfmeny Sof Mofe1onae
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20

say he has had the reputation for years of being a gambler. He formerly had a room at s5 Chapel street. New Haven, and it was in the belief that he might visit there that the local police notified the New Haven police 10 be on the watch for him ip that vii cinity.
 owns property on Liberty street, is said by the police to have been a witness to the stabbing. The men had quarreled over debt. which the police believe was in some way con operations The men had been seen together during the afternoon yesfer- day and Toiiseshue is said to have suddenly plunged the knife into Che nensky's shoulder blade. the knife
 penetrating the lung and the blade breaking on. pn6t of # remaiuinx ir
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
Girl Lawyer Has
 Unusual Privilege

Washington, April 2O.-A sIen- der, graceful brown haired girl, looking very much like he hun dreds of high school girls who may be seen anywhere in the national capital, today has the distinction of being the youngest pcrsop ever admitted to practice lefOre the supreme court of the United States.
 She is Miss Pauline NJ. Floyd of Washington and she has att tained this honor at the age of twenty-four years. Miss Floyd was born in Washington but she has lived in Baltimore and Ar kansas. During three years prac- tice in local courts she has never lost a case.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20

Married July 15. 1902, Gonch claims that his wife has treated him with intolerab1e cruelty, has been guilty of habitua1 intemperance, and has committed adultery. The last a1- legation. however. will not be ad- mitted for testimony or argument un- til actual proof is produced on the stand that the defendant was served with a notice containing this com plafnt.
 Gonch for some years conducted a hotel in Norwak known as the Bris- toI. Of late he has confined his ac- tivities to making book at the Elm pire track, Yonkers, N. Y. being a gentleman of leisure at other inter- va1s. At one time some five years ago he was the target for a myster- pauk section of Norwalk, the. reason for which. nor the operator of the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
Mccormick Met x Fiancee Today

Paris April 20-Allister McCor- mick met his hance, Mary Landon Baker, here today. He flew over from London, had rendezvous of a few hours with the Chicago girl who has twice left him waiting at the altar and took the air route back to Lon don.
 Rumors that Miss Baker had sent him scurrying back to England, were denied by her intimate friends. Mo Cormick realizes that Miss Baker is trail and needs absolute rest for sew eral weeks, following her ocean voy- age, they said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
Description of Fugitive Sent
 By Wireless

New York, April 2O.-A de- scription of a fugitive from jus tice broadcaSted by wireless, aided materially in the capture of the alleged criminal, accord ing to a report to police head quarters here today.
 Chief of Police Williams of Denver telegraphed that Toraicni Soejima. a Japanese, had been ar- rested there for the murder here on April 8 of Ishi Maru also Japanese. A description of SoeJima had been wirelessed all over the country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20

revolver. never being brought to light.
 Boy Became Wayward
 Since December 31, 1920, the old est of three children has been in the St. Mary's Industrial school, Balt1- more, where Babe Ruth learned to sock home runs. The boy, the father claims, became wayward when very small, due to inattention upon the part of the mother, and finally both cred the Norwalk police to such an extent that he was sent to the board ing school reformatory to prevent the lad becoming tangled with Nor walk police courts.
 The list of cities and towns that the Gonch family called home, and the addresses in the various places they lived in the towns, sounded like a route sheet for a circus. New Brunswick, N. J.; Philadelphia, Pa; l (contiuued on nage sixl
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
7housards Blo,ura Up Zr1 Big Munitions Explosion
Germans Fail
 To Make Reply
Lloyd Georges Ultima tum Still Unanswered Russians Firm for Treaty.

Genoa, April 2o-CBy The A. P.)- The German delegation at noon had made no reply to Lloyd Georges ulti- n1atum that they either withdraw the Russo-German treaty or accept the penalty of disbarment from the con ferepce's discussions of the Russian question.
 The Germans are divided on the issue, and no reply is expected from them before night. The Russians say the treaty must stand.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
CUT HAND WHILE
 CUTTING ICE CREAM

While slicing ice cream at his home last night, Steve Kraga, age 30 of 596 Berkshire avenue, received a deep aceration of the middle finger of the right hand. He applied at the Emergency hospital where Dr. A. B. MarguHs treated him. Three stitches were required to close the wound.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
Nor1UaLk Police Haue Set
 Stdnddrd For Drunkenness
When Officer Sees Drunk Coming, He Lets Him Alone, Providing He Behaves, Declares Chief Pennington
children, Henrietta and Charles.

The Norwalk police standard for drunkenness. When drunk hoves into sight let them keep right the admission of Chief of Police Pennington of the breach of the caused bv drink upon the of C
 " Gonch this city She stubborny fighting the d proceedings brought against her by Leo Gonch
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
REALTY COMPANY FILES
 PETITION TO ALDERMEN

The East End Realty Company have filed petition to be presented to- the Board of Aldermento the ef- fect that the assessed valuation on Ts pieces of property are too thigh. The property was bought at public haeu noId on a&reemer<< s.s<z1
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
FILES BANKRUPTCY PETITION.

New Haven, Conn, April 2o-A vol untary petition in bankruptcy was filed in United States court by the New Britain Clothing Go. of New Britain. Liabilities were listed as SS4,964 and assets was S2O.O0o.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
HUNGARIAN CITIZENS TO MEET

A very important meeting of the
 Hungarian Citizens club will be held tomorrow night in Rackozi hail. at S o'clock. Former State Senator A I,
 Delaney will address the members on state government. There will be sew eral Hungarian speakers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20

GARAGE MEETING POSTPONED
 The meeting of the Bipartisan commission which now controls the Municipal Garage scheduled for Fri day has been postponed until Mon cay No special business will be con- sidered at Monday's meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
E. F. SHERRY APPOINTED
 TO SUCCEED E. F. NEVINS

Edward F. Seery. well known Bridgeport real estate and insurance man, has been appointed by Collector Robert 0. Eaton as Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue to suceed Ed ward F. Nevins. who recently resign ed MT. Seery was appointed yester- day and assumed his duties today. He will be permanently stationed at the Bridgeport office of the department.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-20
WEATHER:

Fer New Haven and vicinity: Fair tonight and Friday: slightly colder tonight; slightly warmer Friday.
 For Connecticut: Fair tonight and Friday; slightly colder tonight with frost; slowly rising temperature Fri day; strong westerly winds.