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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Coal Dealers Lack Stock And Predict Coal F anime
 In Household Qualities

This morning a representative of the Times called several of the local coal dealers in effort to get their views the coal situation in the city of Bridgeport. From all quarters came the reply that it was very serious and alarming.
 Rodcrick McNei1 of the Kern Ter n1ina1 company said: we feel that the conditions are serious owing to the anthracite coal strike and the rail strikes. When the miners again re- sume operations it will be consider able time before the conditions are back to normal. The supply is far behind what it should be and when the coal begins to arrive we will dis tribute it to the best of our ability"
 When asked if he thought that peo- pie would be required to use soft coal in their homes this winter he replied ."This is hard proposition to solve. do not dare to commit myself
 Mr. Barry, manager of the Berk- shire Mills said, There certainly isn't much. coal on hand to be delivered and the outlook for resuming opera- tions looks very dark. The disfri-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Canadian Coal
 Strike, Tuesday

Sydney. N. S., Aug. 12-with next Tuesday set as the date for a gen. era1 strike of the miners of Nova Scotia, no date has yet been set for the proposed British Empire Steel Corporation-United Mine Workers conference and it is thought here that Sunday is the earliest that it can be held. D. H. McDougan, vice president, is expected her today from Montreal, following a conference with the corporation.
 Official announcement of the vote taken so far by the Nova Scotia shows, 4,000 in favor of a strike un- less the 1921 rates of pay are re- stored and S7 against. Cumberland county votes are not included as the miners there were unanimous for a atrike
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12

button is slow and although we have many orders we are not able to take care of them."
 Patrick McGee of the McGee coal company could not be located at his office or at his home.
 Earle Sprague, of the Sprague Ice & Coal Co.,, declared, we have filled all our early orders. These came from our regular patrons early in the spring. Those who are now placing their orders cannot be accommodate ed.'-
 A representative of the West End Coal Co. said:
 '.Au our orders are being taken care of and for the present we have enough coal but not too much. As fast as we can get the trucks loaded we are delivering it to the peoples homes and can safely say that there will not be a serious tieup in our business
 Officials of the Ira Gregory Coal Co. refused to make a statement, de- clarfng, that they are not familiar with the situation and do not care to commit themse1ves.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Eloping School
 Girl Is Bride
 of Drug Clerk

Shelton, Aug. 12-Parents of Miss Thelma Gilmore. IT year old High school junior and well known locally fancy dancer, received word last night. from New London, in a letter from the young woman, to the effect that she and Stanley Stroffolino. 19. New York College of Pharmacy, were married in that city on August 3, the day they disappeared from this c1sy. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Beveridge Lee. a Congregations. minister.
 The disappearance of the couple had mystified their families and friends here. They were known to be in love, having kept company together for some time Rrt their elopement and marriage came as a surprise.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Cork Battle Raging On Outskirts
Free State Troops Re-
 ceive Big Welcome By
 Populace As They En- ter City-Rebels Burn
 Barracks and Bridges.

London, Aug. 12.-Six irreg-
 ulars were killed and 20 wound-
 ed in fighting at Cork before the
 Free State troops occupied the
 city, said adyiceS from Cork to-
 day.
 A number of Free Staters have
 disappeared in the Cork area and
 1t is feared that they were mur-
 dered.
 The Free State soldiers received a tremendous reception from the cit- izens when they entered Cork. The irregulars had held the city in a reign of terror and the people were over joyed to see the Nationalist troops.
 The remaining irregulars at Cork burned six barracks and three bridges. The Free StaterS captured 50 prisoners at Cork.
 Republican sympathiZers who at- tackled the general post office in Dub- lin attempted to break down tele- graphic communication with London, but they only succeeded in cripp1ins it. The raiders were turned out and communication between Dublin and Cork has again been restored.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12

The steady deterioration of railroad equipment during the six weeks of the repairmens' strike, has afforded them a temporary solution of their difficulties throughout the authoriza- tion of individual or voluntary strikes whenever their members feel that the conditions of equipment or working conditions are preiudicial to life or limb.
 Benefits of New Policy.
 There was every indication today that this policy of countenancing 1rr- dividua1 and voluntary walkouts will be continued. It not only safeguards the men who are frankly fearful of impaired equipment. but it also offers an avenue of action for those members of affiliated unions who have been urging a formal sympathetic strike.
 There were intimationS today in re- sponsible labor quarters that the fected.
 The rank and file Of the Switch mems union are smarting under the strike of some months ago, and their leaders assert they have had a difficult time holding them in check.
 Complications Feared.
 Any considerable wa1kout by the organized Switchmen coming on top of the strike of shopmen and the sporadic walkouts of enginetrs. fire men. conductors and trainmen, would Incidentally complicate 8 bad situa- tion. It is understood that discussion of informal "sympathetic action by the unions in conference here has
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Six Towns Have
 Not Paid County
 License Refunds
Hart Welcomes Suit. of Retail Dealers Com missiOners Willing. to Pay When. Court. Or derS.

The proposed suit of the Reail Liquor Dealers Association, to re- cover from the County Commission era a portion of the money paid for licenses during the period from No- vember, 1918, until November. 1919, is welcomed, according to Commis- sioner Charles H. Hart, who said to- day:
 "we welcome the action after a de- cisicn., We will know what disposi- ton to make of the money which we have in the bank awaiting the out come of such an action.
 When paid their license fees the money was apportioned to the re- spective cities and towns provided by law and 20 per cent to the state.
 we have obtained refunds rom most of the places throughout the county.
 About 7S per cent. of the money has been returned; about S10,00O, which is drawing interest in the bank.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
BY GEORGE R. HOLMES.

Washington Aug. 12-The entire transportation sys tenn of the nation being slowly undermined today the railroad strike moved back toward the White House for solution.
 Reports from all the country, coming to govern nent officials well to labor leaders, meeting in Washington indicated the sporadic spread of the ndvd ua voluntary strike the part of train ident fled with the Big Four Brotherhoods and the continued of train movements
 Conditional Acceptance
 While committee representing the railway execu- tves understood to be enroute to Washington today with conditional acceptance of President Harding's latest settlement the heads of the sixteen stand railroad unions went back into conference here to put into final form their rejection of the proposition
 The conditional acceptance by the railway executives reported from New York, will be offset and nufed by the rejection of the 1ons and the whole problem will be thrown back into President Hardng's hands perhaps be- fore nightfan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
I'm
 Hour Battle
 With Flames
Buildings On Ruder-
 man Estate Also Men
 aced- Odors Arising From Smoke Fumes Stifle Vicinity - Pe- destrian Discovers Fire And Turns In Alarm.

Fire. of an undetermined origin, which broke out about o'clock this morning in the Atlas Body Co: at 147 Mckinley avenue and spread to a shed and barn on the estate of H. Roderman at IA Taft avenue did damage estimateed at close to S2O,- O0O most of which was covered by 1n-
 The Atlas Body Works are owned by Benjamin Glass who resides at 140 Highland avenue and Harry Madwed nue. It was formerly located at APO John street but moved to it's present location about a year ago.
 The fire was discovered by pe- deStrian returning home who rang in an alarm from Box S53 located at the corner of Madison avenue and Fed eral street: By the time Companies 3 chemical, 1 chemical and Engine Companies and 12 arrived flames were shooting high into the sky. The reflection of the rays could be seen shroughout o,,e the eity The fne+ fire had Chief Beardslee who is in charge, inn mediately sent in special call for No. , engine.
 Bremen Check Flames.
 For close to an hour the firemen battled win the blaze. pouring stream after stream of water into the blazing buildings. The smoke which arose nished stifed the neighborhood and residents in the vicinity. scurried from their home to escape the ob- noxious odors.
 Despite the efforts of the firemen to get the blaze under control, it spread to a barn and wooden shed adjoining the auto works owned by H. Ruderman of IA Taft avenue. These buildings were reduced to
 ashes.
 An investigation to determine the cause was conducted this morning by l Chief Beardsley. At 1880 he had not filed his report. Because of the amount of waste, shavtngS and other | inf1ammable material stored in the place the fire may have started from spontaneous combustion.
 The list of official losses announced | late today were as follows: Value of building, $10,0o0; insurance. $7.500: | loss, S3,500. The contents Of the 1 building. valued at s4.000, were a total loss. They were insured for the | full amount.
 One Packard chassis belonging to l the Salts Textile company. and one Mack chassis, owned by the Kuber 1 Transportation company of Danbury, | insured for S4,00O. were a total loss. The shed was insured for $500. the barn for S200, and Ford touring 1 car which was in the barn, was in- 1 sured for $200.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Editor Osborn to
 Lose Right Limb

New Haven, Conn, Aug. 12-Col. Norris G. Osborn, editor-in-chief of the New Haven Journal Courier, will go on the operating table today to have his right leg amputated at the knee. Last winter the colonel re- ceived an infection of the leg, while in Jamaica, and for mouths effort was made to relieve the condition. The operation was decided upon yes terday by surgeons who are of the opinion that by it the infecton can be eradicated. In other respects Col. Osborn is in excellent physical condition and strength to undergo the amputation. Col. Osborn is one of Yales best known graduates.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
TWO ARE KILLED
 IN GUN BATTLE

Somerset, Ky, Aug. 1.-Two men are dead and another is believed to be dying in a hospital as the result of a gun fight Thursday night at the close of a religious service at Mount Victory. The dead are: Abe No1en, lay pastor of the Mount Victory church: and Ester Dykes, farmer. Ellis Rich ardson. a farmer, was wounded. Off, fcers were told today that Dykes and Richardson went to church services which were being conducted by Nolen with the avowed intention of break ing up the meeting. They were un- successful, however, and departed. One member of the congregation, fear ing trouble, obtained a shot gun and gave it to the pastor. On his way home, Nolen, it is reported, met the two men who are alleged to have fired on him. Nolen returned the fire. The pastor, who recently came here, has been active against moonshiners:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
British Cabinet
 Summoned On
 Ger771a7a Report
By DAVID M. CHURCH.

London, Aug. 12-The British cabinet was urgent Iy summoned into session at noon today to consider a. report from the allied experts who had been working upon the terms for the proposed indemnity moratorium for Germany. Optimism over possibility of a temporary settlement is growing. There is lit- tie hope that d permanent solution of the indemnity problem will be found.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Violence Is .OnIncrease
 In The West
U. S. Marshal Injured In Bombing Of Southern Pacific Property; Road Service Crippled By New Walkouts or Trainmen.

Rosevil1e, CaIif., Aug. 12-Special Deputy United States Marshal J. P. Sullivan was wounded, windows of the Southern Pacific round house here were shattered and a portion of the stockade surrounding the yards torn down when five bombs exploded here early today.
 Sullivan was wounded in the mouth by, gun shot when he rushed out to investigate the explosions.
 According to the Deputy United States Marshal in charge, two of the bombs were hurled from automobiles
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Gov. Miller On
 Burning Yacht

Lake George. N. Y., Aug. 12-The fire aboard the steam yacht Crusader on Lake George last night while 1t was carrying Governor Miller. Adolph s. Ochs publisher of the New York Times: Charles J. Peabody of the firm of Kidder, Peabody & Co.,, ana others, was caused by a rope pe1ng ignited from a hot steam pipe, it was said today by passengers.
 While the smoke from the fire which was below decks in the bow was most noticeable all of the party aboard made light of the incident
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
State Democratic Convention At
 Hartford, Sept. 21

New Haven, Aug. 12-The Dem ocratic state convention for nomina- tion of the state ticket will be hold on the evening of Sept. 20th and at eight o'lock on September 21 at 10 a.
 State Chairman David E. Fitzger- aid has the privilege of extending an invitation to some member of the party to serve as temporary chair man.
 Rorabaclx Invites Brandegee.
 New Haven, Aug. t2-United States Senator Frank B. Brandegee has been invited by State Chairman J. Henry Roraback to serve as temporary chairman of the Republican state convention next month.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
5 Are Killed In
 Yacht Explosion

Miami, Fla, Aug. 12-ENplosfon and fire sent the motor yacht Shirin. Miami to Nassau. to the bottom off Miami beach yesterday with a known loss of five lives and tbree negro passengers reported missing. The cause of the explosion ts not lznown The boat carried 21 psSsen- gers, most of them negroes, and flames enveloped her so swiftly that there was little opportunity to get her boats down.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING.

Many routine matters will be con sidered at Mondays meeting of the Board of Education, it was stated to- day. Plans on several new school buildings for which appropriations have been made will be submitted. Vacancies in the English department at the High school will be given con- 5ideration and vacancies in several other departments may be acted on. The matter of furnishing boilers for the new grammar schools will come before the meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
OFFICIALS CAR RUNS
 DOWN AND KILLS BOY

New York, Aug. 12.-A motor car belonging to District Attorney Ruston of Kings county was reported today to have run down and killed boy in Rockaway Boulevard Queens.
 According to information furnished to the police the boy fell from truck in front of the approaching auto.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
CAFETERIA FAILS

The Atlantic Cafeteria, Fairfield avenue, this city, who have petition ed for dissolution. today filed papers with the clerk of the Superior Court showing liabilities of S1O,302.16, and assets of S1,142s6. The creditors of the company total forty The assets are chiefly fixtures and food stuffs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12

 DEATH IS
 SUDDEN N:
Leader of Dali Eireann Was Foremost Figure in
 Modern Ireland And Most Conspicuous
 Free State Leader - Was Also One of = Founders of Sim Feln.

London, Aug. 12.-Arthur Griffith, founder of the Sim Fein the sgners of the Anglo Irish Peace Treaty died from heart failure today said Exchange telepraph dispatch from Dublin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Sir Arthur GrifGth,s Death Zs Shock 70 Ireland
PARALYSIS
 OF FTRAFFIC
 THREATENS

Nations Transportation Facilities Being Under mined by Delay in Settling Rail Strike Road Executives Said to Be Willing for Compromise Agreement-Union Leaders Maintaining Secrecy of Movements At Capitol.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
NoRTHCIlrFEs CONDITION.

London. Aug. 12.-rle condition of Lord NorthclifIe noted British pub Iisher. w;ao is suffering from heart tronbie. remains persistentiy grave. said . bulletin at noon today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
WEATHER:

For Bridgeport and vicinity: Cloudy Eastern New York-C1oudy wealth CT and moderate temperature tonight and Sunday. fresh northeast winds
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
A DRIVE roR aArrrn.

Much as It is desired that there
Ehould be removed all those dangerous
railroad crossings that exist in this
country. It Is fully evident that such is
not likely to be an early accomplish
ment Many things are desirable which
cannot be obtained without unwarranted
expenditure or because the necessary
funds are not available. n Is so with
the idea Of eliminating railroad cross
ings. Possibly some day they will be
rs scarce as hens teeth. but It will not
be IN the day Of the present generation.
There Is an alternative, however, and
that is the prevention Of the crossing ia
talities. Such OF course may be more
easily said than accomplished, and yet
n there WAS the right attention given to
Z the thing would be accomplished and
no great sacrifices would have to be
made IN doing Il. It is simply situa-
ton in which humanity recognizes the
wisdom Of protecting itself and then
proceeds to do so, instead Of trying to
push the IRON horse off the rails in a
irantio effort to avoid a minute delay
when no such stunt is required.
It can thus be fully appreciated that
he American Railway association is en-
ragged IN a most worthy and laudable
effort when It starts an intensive drive
Tor the elimination Of accidents at grade
crossings. It isn't to be supposed that
The entire burden rests upon the high
way users. There Is a valuable service
which the railroads can and should rem.
Ter through the maintenance Of ade-
Iuats warning signs and signals at the
rossings. When that is done the re.
possibility is thrown upon the high.
way users, as Is repeatedly shown By
he manner in which they are disregard
d
Let every crossing be regarded as &
seath trap and when one is approached
let there be brought to mind the posi-
eility Of train being as near as tn,
vehicle itself and there would be fewei
accidents. Likewise let 1t become ap
preciated that the crossing warninI
means what It says and there will b.
ess manning and killing at such points
The persistent disregard for the dan
ger at crossings needs to be overcome
They are places where a judicious US
% the brake means safety, and If thl
ran be sent home to crossing users tn
Intensive drive may accomplish its pur
pose.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
IN THE PUBLIC EYE

Herbert L. Bridgman. who reaches the
age Of seventy-eight years today, is
well-known journalist having for many
years been at the head of one of the
Brooklyn daily newspapers. Mr.. Bridge
man is a native of Amherst, Mass, and a
graduate Of Amherst college. After leav-
ing college, in 1885. he entered upon a
professional career that has been long
rewarding. He has had many honors
that go with his vocation, but his ma
tional reputation rests more upon his av-
ocational achievements. Some thirty
years ago he became interested in Arctic
exploration, and since that time, either as
a promoter and organizer of expeditions
or a chronicler Of their achievements, he
has identified himself with man after
man who has endeavored to solve the
mysteries Of the Far North conspicuously
SO with the late Rear Admiral Peary. He
has been delegate to international con-
ferences dealing with the polar research,
and has sat on international commits
sions dealing with the same.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30
rHr srrsrprN ppcrs1ov,

The action Of the Connecticut COM
pany and its employees in agreeing to
submit their differences In regard to
wages to arbitration Is deserving Of
commentator. 1t Is the desire Of the
company that there should be another
reduction in wages with a view to get
ting expenses back nearer to normal in
order that there may be a further re-
duction in the rate Of fares charged.
According to the employees It Is not be-
iieved that there should be any Cut at
this time. Instead OF asking for an IN
crease, however, they believe that the
rate Of pay should remain as It is.
1t is plainly a case that calls for ar
bitration and It is to the credit Of both
that that course has been agreed upon
It is no time for the employees to under
take measures in an effort to force then
claims, or to invite a decrease in In
come while a determination Of the mat
ter Is being attempted in such way
The logical course is for both sides
to submit their claims, present sucf
facts as they base their cases upon ant
allow it to be decided by the arbitra
ton board. Such a plan has been fol
lowed with good results in the past ant
it Is gratifying that on such a public
service system the good example Of tht
past has decided the matter IN the pres
ent situation.
With the employees remaining at worl
until the decision has been reached ant
then abiding by the decision. 1t mean
neither an interruption of the service t,
the public nor the stopping Of the pa.
envelope to the employees, while the com
pany will likewise be saved the add
tional expense which might otherwise b
thrust upon It.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-30


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