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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
6.OOO CHILDREN
 AREUNABLE TO ATTEND SCHOOL
HOO Have Refused To Be Vaccinated - And To-
 days Reports Are That Approximately One
 Fourth Of Those Vaccinated Are Too Sick To Attend Classes Sixty Teachers Are Absent.

The public school system of Bridge port is entirely shot to pieces through the enthusiastic and industrlouS ac- tivity of Dr. William Hall Coon health officer, and his corps of vac cinators.
 Of the 25.ooO pupils who attend the fused vaccination, and have been ordered by the Health Board not to come to school, and 5000 who nave been vaccinated are unable 10 come Among these, according to Assistant Superintendent F. E. Cortright, some are kept out by their parents because thev are afraid, either that they Will get small pox, or get Vacclnateo.
 Sixty teachers are absent
 In normal times, absences average about $50 a day and among tedcheiS about l to 8 a day.
 nr Coon said this morning that the Department of Health has had but relatively few cases Of sore arms oi other illness reported due to VacciLla- sL fion last week He praised the ex- ceIIent cooperation which the Board of Education has given the Board or Health Commissioners In the1r enoFls to control the spread Of stI1a1 PoA
 Two new cases of the disease were reported yesterday, making total or S1 positive cases to date.
 Of these the following have been re- Dorted as cured: Mrs Sarah Illus hand. 30 Whiting street; Mrs. Lulu Dickerson, 96 Fulton street; Mrs Helen Hawisy' ni5sa 5sa SeaypeW s1 aTenwe TeoWei street: Helen and John Royston, 24O Lafayette street; Harold Maloney, 2S4 1afayette street; Roy and Henry Sas- tram 1eS Newfield avenue; Agnes and Jenrie sarnicls. 63 Trowel street; Mat thew and William Kuber. 100 BlacR Rock avenue; Amelia Be1ger. 27 Co- Iumbia street: Thomas and James SOS COS, tigan, BOT Park street. and Minnie T.Yp rbar1 R7f Maple street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
MAJ. GEN. 0'RYAN
 WOULD ABOLISH GRAVES SERVICE

Washington. Jan. 24-Abolition of the Graves Registration Service and creation of a commission composed of veterans of the American EXpedf- tionary Forces to assume charge of military cemeteries abroad is strongly recoman ended by Major General John s. O'Ryan of New York, in a letter to Assistant Secretary Wainwright oi the War Department
 Declaring that the Graves Regis tration' Service is conducting it's ac- .ivities in France without due regard to the wishes of the families of the dead, General O'Ryan asserted that plans for the cemetery at Bony "tfur- aishes another example justifying
 he criticism that when official America undertakes to express senti- nent, it measures it's sentiment by the number of dollars to be expend- ed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
FIRE RACES ON STAMFORD AVE.
 NEAR CITY LINE:

At press time today flames and smoke that covered the entire cast end, were being battIed by both the Bridgeport and Strat- ford Fire departments today in a building at No. 2,OO0 Stratford Avenue, just over the city line in Stratford- Gasoline and autono- growth to the flames which soon reached gasoline tanks in the building. An explosion followed, the entire building being blown to bits, and being beyond all control when first apparatus reached the scene.
 The place adjoinS St. Michael's cemetery, and is owned by the estate of the late Joseph Mona han. It is not known whether any of the employees or custom CTS of the establishment or the restaurant were injured.
 Flames could be seen from tall buildings in the center of the city. A loud explosion occurred at 1 20, the entire establishment bursting into flames in an instant. The place was a two story frame building used as gasoline sta ton and vulcanizinS establish ment. Included in adjoining property is the New Albany lunch, whose wire Immediately lunch room is burning is the lat est report.
 One man who received burns on the back of his neck when a coffee boiler in the New Albany restaurant upset, was rendered first aid treatment. He was not seriously injured.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
Weeks Replies
 To Henry Ford

Washington, Jan. 24-Henry Ford's proposal for purchase and lease of the Muscle Shoals, Alabama, nitrate and power properties, enlb bodied in contract form, was placed in the mall today by Secretary Weeks. addressed to MT. Ford at Detroit.
 The secretary announced that as soon as it was signed by MT. Ford. and returned here, he would submit the contract immediately to Congress for final decision.
 It was not thought probable by war department officials that MT. Ford would be. able to complete his study of the contract and return here before the end of the month. MT. Weeks said, however, that he was prepared to deliver the papers to Congress as soon as they were receiv- ed from Detroit
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
NEW HAVEN INN DESTROYED WHEN
 STILL EXPLODES

New Haven, Conn.,, Jan 24-Fire late yesterday which was started by the explosion of a still, destroyed the Locust Inn owned by Pasquale Pope on Cove street, Morris Cove, and damaged number of other nearby buildings, which caught fire from the burning embers from the fire causing a loss estimated at about S6,500. The cottages owned by State Senator Lorenzo Furcolo. the historic Morris homestead owned by the New Haven Hositorical Society, the home of J. E. Doty. cottage owned by Louis Branati and a garage owned by An thony Trafacco, were damaged by fire which communicated to the roofs, but saved by the fremen. The fremen uncovered two complete stills. one of sixty gallon and another of B gallon capacity, in the inn after the fire and these were turned over to the prohibi- ton endorsements agents today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24

The biggest surprise sprung in this locality since the Federal authorities undertook the enforcement of the proh1b1tIon laws, was expressed this morning when the report gained cir culatIon that Joe Mulvihill, Danbury, had been appointed a special prohibit ton enforcement agent. Reports state that he has been appointed on dron,' which would mean that the appointment would be direct from Washington, rather than through State Director Mckenzie.
 Washington Credentials
 Having obtained a revolver several days ago at the pawnshop of Chas A. Peck, 43 Middle street, without city firearm permit, by showing what the Peck shop was told was a Wash ington credential, Mulvihill, self con- fessed former partner of Jake Levy. who, at one time was proprietor of the Compo Inn, Westport, Is said to have told all his friends around his usual haunts, that he was now an agent Of the government
 Mulvihill with Levy, was mixed up in several alleged rum scandals in cR1dfng large quantity of liquor in a Southport barn, to which Levy later diSclaimed ownership.
 Mulvihill, who could not be located this morning, but who has been in the city flor several weeks, was also formerly mixed up with Tex Rickard, now under arrest in New York on statutory charge. With Rickard he was involved in some fight promo tions. including the Wiflard-Dempsey fight in Toledo.
 In days not so long past, Mulvihill, better known among those with whom he worked, Null" was a "hot dog'' vendor for some time with the Barnum x Bailey circus, and later was promoted to what is known in circus slang as the tub joint" This is the open air lemonade empor- inv Coll for a nick1e."
 Agents In Dark.
 Local prohibition agents knew nothing of the appointment They expressed the greatest surprise at the report. Government officials in this city yesterday in connection with the Kirk case. had temporarily left the city this morning. However, from the numerous persons Joe knows in the city. and to whom he has con fided the news of his newest "job," it seems that there must be some grounds to the report, and many make the same guess as to why he might have received such a trust, al though evfncing great surprise
 ''Mu1vihill has not been appointed from this office for this district, and Captain Emo, for this office, including myself, know of no such appoint State Prohibition Director Mckenzie in Hartford at noon today. we in- vestigate pretty thorough the reputa- tion of every man we put on, and are proud of the force we have as- sembled in this State'
 Police Investigating"
 The foregoing was what Mckenzie would say for publication, but it is known that the matter of the gun permit and the alleged cause of the gun being sold has been a matter of investigation by Superintendent Elan agan of the Bridgeport police, as we'll as the State authorities interested in the prohibition enforcement laws
 It was also reported from Hart ford, where the rumor was going the rounds today that Mu1vihilI was about the last man that would receive such an appointment from Mckenzie, or with his consent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
WRESTLER HELD
 FOR STkBbING

Police today are attempting to establish the real facts in connection with 8 stabbing affray which occurred early Sunday morning in front of Joseph Journeys coffee house at 397 Hancock avenue Frank Koteles, a wrestler of 455 Spruce street, who is alleged to have cut Cornelius Con- ners, of 175 Wordin avenue, on the arm with a knife. is being held under $500 bonds, and the restaurant pro- prietor faces arrest on charges of violating the liquor laws, if the state ments of witnesses are verified. while attending the trial of Ambrose Gaynor, who was alleged to have snatched a handful of bills from the coffee house cash register during the rumpus. Gaynor was discharged, and Kote1es will be arraigned for trial in the City court tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
WRITER OF
 POISON PEN
 LETTERS HELD

Thomas H. Moon, 29, of 1185 Broad street, who is alleged to have written poisen pen letters to at least three prominent Stratford women, and an- moved them with telephone calls, is being held under S2,00O bonds by the local police today, and will be turned over to the Federal authorities for prosecution. The man was caught in a telephone booth at the local rail- road station yesterday afternoon, fol- lowing a months investigation of his activities by Chief of Police Robert Nichols, of Stratford. and policemen of the Bridgeport Bureau of Investi. gation.
 Case Continued.
 In the City court today, Judge Arthur M. Comley continued Moons case until Thursday, and fixed bonds at $2,O00. No testimony was taken this morning. At the present time. Moon is being detained under techni- cal charges of breach of the peace. The matter has been placed in the hands of Post Office Department of prosecuted under Section PIP, of the United States Criminal Law.
 According to the police. number of Stratford women have been re- unidentified man in Bridgeport, for some time past The writer of the letters. which are believed to be the worst that have ever been brought LO Inc tIIHL1On OI lTe lOCdt pOllCa department, is also alleged to have telephoned to the women from Bridge port
 Moon Trapped in Booth.
 About month ago, Stratford and Bridgeport police took up the case, with the result that Moon was trap ped in telephone booth at the rail- road station yesterday afternoon. A number of letters alleged to have been written by the Broad street man, are now in the hands of the police, as we'll as a signed / confession in which Moon admits all of the accusa-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
PEOPLES ICE co,
 CHANGES NAME

At a meeting of the directors of the Peoples Ice and Cold Storage company yesterday afternoon, it was voted to change the name of the con- mern to the General Warehousing Company. The warehouse is located on Seaview avenue.
 The directors also <<-elected Frank E. Ballard president, and A. B. Pink ham vice president.
 The Peoples Ice and Cold Storage company recently figured in the seiz- ure of 100 barrels of alcohol at the freight yards. which were consigned to Fred L. Kirk at the concerns store house
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
Great Northern
 Fire Damage, Sl,OO0

Damage estimated at slightly more than $1,000 was caused by the in cendiary fire at the warehouse of the Great Northern Pacific Grocery com pany, Inc. 61O Main street. on Janu- ary Is, according to a report sub mitted to Chief Daniel E. Johnson, of the Fire department today. A de- tailed inventory has been completed, and the value of stock which was in the building at the time of the blaze has been placed at $12,o0o. Sergeant Frank Vire1li, of the State police, said this morning that the audit of the company's books has not yet been completed. Local detec- tives are still working on the case, but no arrests have been reported as vet
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
One-Man Trolley
 Collides With Truck

A one-man trolley car operated by Henry Nolan, came off second best in a collision with a municipal ash truck and two trailers, at East Main street and Boston avenue, yesterday after noon The city truck. with two trafl- CTS in tow, was driven by J. filling of East avenue, and the snlash-up occur red when the trolley car turned south from Boston avenue into East Main street The front end of the car was torn off, but the truck was un- damaged No one was injured and no arrests were made
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
Cardinal O'Connell Only American To
 Attend Conclave

Rome, Jan. 24-(By the A. P)- While thousands streamed past the bier of Benedict XIV in the Basilica of St. Peters today to pay reverence to the dead prelate, the cardinals of the church were on their way from many foreign countries to participate i'll the election of a new Pope.
 Cardinal OConneu Leaving.
 The brief interval before the con- Yening of the conc1ave, which has been set for February 3. will, how ever, prevent some of them,-notably Cardinal Dougherty of Philadelphia and the Canadian and Brazilian cardinals-from arriving in time to vote, unless the election is unduly prolonged. Cardinal O'Connell of Boston has cabled that he is taking passage today, and has possible chance to enter the election providing the new pope is not chosen on the first ballot. There is no outstanding figure among the candidates for the bishop of Pisa, is prominently men toned as the governments choice. Others being discussed are Cardinal LaFontaine of Venice and Cardinal Ratti of Milan.
 New York. Jan.. 24-Cardinal O'Connel1, of Boston, was a passenger on board the Italian steamer Presi- dente Wilson, sailing today for Rome. He was accompanied by his secretary, Rev. Dr. Richard Haberlin, and Mon reach Rome in time to participate in the conclave which meets on February to elect a successor to Pope Bene- dict XIV.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
CHARGED WITH
 STEALING FURNACES

On the complaint of Fred Ruckel Of Milford, John Barrett, of POT morning. charged with stealing two furnaces. Ruckel is said to be an agent for the CaIoric Pipeless Fur mace, manufactured by the H. and R. keatfng company, and the furnaces are alleged to have been stolen from a Wheeler avenue storehouse De- tails of the theft have not been made public by the police. Bonds have been set at $500
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
LONDON UNEMPLOYED STAGE
 BIG DEMONSTRATION

London, Jan. 24-More than 2,00o unemployed staged a demonstration today in the neighborhood of the West Browmwich police court, where live of their leaders faced charges of intimidation
 Traffic was held up for several hours when the police charged the lnanifestants with their batons, in turing a number of thenl
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
Senate Rejects
 Walsh Resolve

Washington. Jan. 24-The Senate with little debate and without a rec ord vote rejected today the resolution offered by Senator Walsh, Democrat Montana, asking the president for in formation as to the conversations relating to Shantung being carried on by the Chinese and Japanese arms conference delegations
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
CREDITORS MEETING

4 first meeting of the creditors of Hynnan E. Katz. bankrupt, was hold before Referee in Bankruptcy John Keog1 this morning
 A hearing Eas also scheduled be- fore Judge Keogh, to act as Special master in the matter of presentation of a composition offer of 10 per cent in the Horvath bankruptcy action.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
BOTH WILL BE

The case of MlchaeI Pancura.k Of $ Hamilton street. who was arrested yesterday on the complaint of Ethel McElwee. was continued until tomor- row by the City court today. The McElwee woman, who was arrested Sunday night for drunkenness, claims that Pancurak stole her hand bag containing S17. She will also be arraigned for trial tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
CASES CoNTINUED

John Hoha, a saloonkeeper of 697 Ha1lett street. was arraigned in the City court today on charges of vielat- ing the liquor laws The case was continued until tomorrow The case of John Severnak. of 519 East Main street who was arrested last night for similar offense, was continued until Saturday
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
CRUFITY AHEGFD

Alleging intolerable cruelty since May l. 1914. and until April l, last Annabelie Hazard Lane asks di- vorce from Emmett Edgar Lane. r. whom she was married April 5, 1914 Both reside in Bridgeport She also asks a change of name. in papers fil- ed this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
LIQUOR CASES NoLLED.

The cases of John McNabb and William Mason, alleged proprietors of a saloon at BIT East Main street. who were arrested some time ago for rio- lating the liquor laws. were nolled by Judge Arthur M- Com1ey, in the City court today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
CONVENTION.

Hartford. Jan. 24-Optometrists of Connecticut met in state cvonvention here today to hear several addresses on problems of the profession. to see demonstrations of apparatus and ma terialS and to elect officers for the next year of their state body
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
FINED s15 AT CITY COURT.

Louis Diviki. of 30 Ash street. and Robert Jordan, of 1863 FairfieN ave nue, who are alleged to have stolen a quantity of lead pipe from a vacant house at 1922 State street, were fined SIS each and placed on probation fol six months, by the City court today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
Testimony Is
 Stricken Out

Cambridge, Mass. Jan. 24-Testi- mony of Harry G. Heller, formerly of Halifax. N. S., 8 witness for the de- fense in the trial of Clarence w. Loud for the murder of Patrolman James A. Preston, was stricken from the records while under attack today This was done at the request of Loud's counsel John P F'eenev
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
EPSTEINS NOT GUILTY OF
 ASSAULT ON SHERIFF

Hyman and Rose Epstein, of 771 Seaview avenue, who were arrested yesterday for assault and interfering with Sheriff D. D'Elia, were found not guilty by the City court today It was alleged in court, that the sheriff attempted to seize goods to which the owners had rightful claim.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
PETER DAvEY's HOME
 DAMAGED BY FIRE

Fire, originating in the cellar. dam aged the home of Peter Da:vey. 6796s1 MapIewood avenue, this morning. The blaze gained headway between. the partitions and swept through the walls to the attic. A smoke pipe located too close to a partition in the cellar is thought to have been directly respon- sible for the fire. The exact amount of damage has not been estimated as yet.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
BOYS COASTED INTO
 PATH OF AUTOMOBILE

Staff9rd, Conn, Jan. 24.-Raymond Dorsey, 10, and Carl Storm, 10, in jured yesterday when they coasted di rect1y into the path of the Fabyan " oolen company's automob obile near the Pinney Grammar school, were re- ported both in a serious condition at the Johnson hospital today. The Storm lad had regained consciousness h11f Dorsey is still unconscious.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
NONE INJURED IN COLLISION.

A car operated by John Schwartz, of 116 Bank street collided with a machine driven by Joseph J. Kelley, of North avenue at the corner of Mad ison and North avenues yesterday afternoon. No one was injured. A report of the accident has been made at police headquarters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
sHoRTsToP CRANE SOLD.

New York Jan 24.-T1le Brooklyn Dodgers have bought Shortstop Crane from the Cincinnati baseball club for S7,5 500. II was announced here today by President Charles Ebbets of the Brooklyn club.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
EGYPTIAN LEADFRs TAKEN

London. Jan. 24-Two of the fore most leaders of the Egyptian Ma tionalis5s tAnti-British forces Hamid Pasha and Basel Pasha. were arrest ed today by the military police, ac- cording to a News Agency dispatch from Cairo.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
STRIKES DECLARED.

London, Jan. 24-Renewed con f1icts between the Facistia and Com raunists in several provincial centers of Italy were reported today in Rome despatches to Central News Agency Strikes have been declared in these centerS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
ARRESTED FOR
 R. R. TRESPASSING.

and John F,azinni of 174 Harral ave nue. were arraigned in the City court today. charged with trespa ssing on railroad property Judgment was suspended in Papson's case, but F,azin- nj, who did not seem to know what it was all about, was held for observa- ton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
Flags At Half Mast.

Rome, Jan. 24-Reception at' the Vatican of an Italian cabinet minister on Saturday. and the half masting of the flag on the Quirinal in mourning for the Pope are commented upon at length by the press. There are many expressions favoring an agreement between the government and the Vati-
 Continued on Page Sfx.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
NlERIDEN MAYOR

Meriden, Conn. Jan. 24.-Mayor H. c. King in a communication to the common council of this city today de- clined to accept the reeat increase of S1.o00 in his salary voted by the coun- cl. He asks the council to reconsider their action and postpone it inded- ni,elY.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
FILES SUIT FOR S55O

Michele Julianne filed a suit in Common Pleas court this morning against Carmelo Cossa, both this city asking damages of S650 to cover an alleged debt of S550.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
s1rso DAMAGES sOUGHT

Israel Levins asks damages of s1,- 750 from Lena Zensky Levine in pa pers filed in Common Pleas court to- day, alleging an unpaid debt of S1,- S506o.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
OLES MAKES APPEAL.

Youngstown, O., Jan. 24.-DTayor George l.. Oles, who has suspended the chief of police and fifty policemen and has asked the police to take a ten per cent wage cut, last night appealed to the city couucil for support Oles had openly charged that council was obstructing his plans. No action was taken in regard to his appeal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
JOE kdUL vItlILL, 'DRY' AGENT, IS REPORT
Local And State Officers Know
 Nothing Of It

Harry Mackenzie Has Not Appointed Famous Danbury Man To Force, And Story Goes That Appointment Came Direct From Washington
 Muvhill Said To Have Purchased Revolver Acting As Prohibition Officer, Without Per init From Supt Flanagan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
WEATHER:

For New Haven and vicinity: Fair tonight, Wednesday partly cloudy.
 For Connecticut: Generally fair and continued cold tonight and We'd nesday, moderate northwest winds.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed by increasing cloudiness.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-24
SKATING GOOD.

The Board of Recreation announces that skating is good at Seaside Park.