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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30

The funeral of John F. Keane, pres- | ident of the John F. Keane Clothing company, at Main and John streets, who died last night at his home, 92 Sanford place, will be held Monday morning at o'clock from his late home, and at 9:30 in St. Augustine's of requiem will be sung. 1nterment will be made in the family plot in St. Micha els cemetetry.
 MT. Keane was for many years one of Bridgeports best known and most successful business men. He was born sixty years ago in County Clare, Ireland, but came to America when very young The Keane family set cd until about 1888, when he became 8 junior partner in the firm of Jones & Keane, clothiers, in this city. About 30 years ago MT. Jones retired from business and MT. Keane became pres ldent of the company
 In 1891 he married Susan F. Shea han of Waterbury, who died about I9 by one daughter. Miss Margaret keane, a teacher of spanish in the Ioca, High school; John F., Jr:, D. Augustine, Paul A, Joseph A, Fran c1s B. and Robert J. Keane; one sis and two brothers, M. Joseph Keane of. New Haven and Daniel F. keane If this city.
 Ike was a member of the Philip sheridan Asse nbly, and Park City Council of the Knights of Columbus; Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce and +he Weatogue Country club.
 John F. Keane was man of great ability, of very pleasing personal quality, generous, without being law ish, and one of the best salesmen in the clothing business.
 He established a profitable trade upon expert skill in the business. his fair dealing and his purpose to g1ve the very best to his friends.
 He was a man who would have suc- ceeded in public life. He was we'll in formed over a4large range, took a keen interest in affairs. and was a tranchant, keen, and pleasant de- batter. He was one of a limited num- Der of persons with whom converse tion was an art. In talking with his friends. he gave them the benefit of much thought and experience. He was essentially a family man. He believed that one of the most es- sentiaI duties of a good man, Is to be a good father, and leave to the world | a property in young men and women, to take his place and carry on his work He prospered in every way. leaving behind him an established business, a comfortable estate and 8 1 splendid family.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT. In % the Matter 8l oehnsfIRGsF of: AGFREDo 1.ENoc1 Bankrupt.-In Bankruptcy.
 , To the Creditors o1 of Alfredo Lenoei of and District aforesaid, bankrupt:
 This is to Give Notice, That on Sept. ad5udicated bankrupt, and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at the County Court House, Bridgeport. rt' Conn, October 10. 1922, at 10 a. 1n., at nrSa which time time the ,s creditors may aStsnd examine the bankrupt and transact such other business as may property come be-
 JOHN KEoGH, Referee in Bankruptcy. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, In the Matter of: EMIL NEWMAN, Bankrupt-In Bankruptcy
 Notice is. Hereby Given, That Emi, Fairfield, and State of Connecticut. has b for discharge from from all all his debts in and other persons interested, objecting to such discharge. may attend before John Keogh. Referee in Bankruptcy act Court House, Bridgeport. Come me on Go1Rey oci s1, 1922, at 10 a. m.. then and there to ex- if any they have, why such discharge should not be granted and to determine whether or not to authorize the trustee to interpose objections to such discharge
 JOHN KEOGH, Referee in Bankruptcy and Special
 Master.
 Bridgeport. Conn.,. Sept. 30. 1922. a. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
 District of Connecticut
 In the Matter of: SAMUEL J. GAFFY, JR, Banl5rupt.-In Bankruptcy.
 Upon Petition for Discharge
 Notice is Hereby Given, That Samuel J.. Gafy, Jr;, of Bridgeport, in the County Of Fairfield, and State of Connecticut, has filed his application dated Sept. 25 1922, for a discharge from all his debts in bankruptcy, and that all his creditors and other persons interested; objecting to such discharge, may attend before John Keogh, Referee in Bankruptcy, act ing as Special Master, at the County Court House. Bridgeport, Conn.,, on Oct sI. 1922, at 10 a. m., then and there 10 examine the bankrupt and to show cause, if any, they. have, why such dis charge should not be granted and to de- termine whether or not to authorize the trustee to interpose objections to sucb discharge
 JOHN KEOGH. Referee in Bankruptcy and Special Bridgeport. Conn.,. Sept. 30. 1922 a.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30
CARD ONLY POLICE
 CLUE TO MURDER

:. Continued from Page One.)
 Where the other men went ii not
 known but it is believed that they lay in hiding in the Kingston front yard This deduction is made from the dl-
 rection of the bullets came.
 The whole affair was carefully planned. Police are of the belief that Cesare had been trafled many times act movem ents carefully noted so that no bungling of the affair could take place. The fact that a large .32 calibre revolver was found on the dead mans person by Sergeant John Lyddy, who was the first police off, cer on the scene, is considered by the police proof that he was well aware that his life was in constant. jeopar- dy.
 A bootleggers' fued is believed to have been the cause of his death. In the old days when he was the reign ing king of the underworld he was trymen and he had but to command and his wishes were carried out. This is demonstrated when the case or Joseph Lana, a character in the ten derlofn in those days, is recalled. Be- cause of some trivial difference Cesare had had with Mrs. Dora Herman, Ce- sare ordered Iagna to slash her from ear to ear. Lagna complied with the Boss's wishes and was arrested. He broke down and "squealed" on Ce- ssare Cesare was arrested and sent to states prison for five years while Lagna fled to Italy. Shortly after Cesare's release, wire dispatches car ried an item to the effect that Lagna had been murdered in that country and the concensus of opinion was that Cesare had ordered his death.
 Since his release from States prison in 1917, he has not given the local police much trouble, however. It was known that he was in the boot logging game but it was impossible to fasten guilt on him. Recently he closed a place he had been conducting at the corner of Main and Federal streets and opened a temperance cafe at East Main and Cedar streets, for merly known as the x. l.. c. R. cafe.
 Police definitely established this morning that the murdererS car was of Buick make. After interviewing various parties they have found that turning to the left on Waterview ave- nue it proceeded up to Church and down Church to Hallett. What direc- ton it went in from this point is not known but it is believed that it head ed for Stratford.
 Coroner Phelan will hold a hearing in the case at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30
''What Will Hearst Do Now" New York
 Democrats Asking

Syracuse, Sept. 30-'fWhat will Hearst do?" was the question asked today by departing delegates to the Democratic state convention, which last night nominated former Gov. AL fred E. Smith, for governor and Dr. Royal s. Copeland, New York health commissioner, for Senator.
 In declining to allow his name to go before the convention MT. Hearst in his message to his personal repre- sentatives here declared he would not go on any ticket, which, being re- actionary, would stultify my record and declarations of principles, and which would be a betrayal of genuine democracy"
 The returning delegates were anxious to know what the publishers s attitude would be toward the ticket as nominated. The possibility of a third party being organized was also considered
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30
Eight Youths Admit
 Gas Meter Thefts
Continuet from Page II

GOnI1nue( rom rage l. 1230 Pembroke street; Thomas Bow en of 276 Lafaystte street; Frank Pan eurak of 30 ChlEch street, and Will liam Nolan of i416 Barnum avenue, were arraigned in the City court, where their eases were continued un- til Oct 4, under bonds of $1,000.
 All eight have confessed that they were involved in the ring.
 It is estimated by Gas company of hciaIs that in the six months that these systemitaes thefts have been &franspiring. the thieves have made away with close to s15, 900. Norco o even went so far as to have a special heel made for his shoe so that it was nossible for him to hide the key with which the meters were opened The hee: was cut in such manner that the key fit in snugly so that in case of his apprehension it would be prac- tical1y imp oSsib1e to discover the key except through the most minute search.
 Headquarters for the s'gang', is be- lfeVed to have been at Walnut Beach where after making a haul they would adjourn to and split the pro- ceeds.
 Tales of wild taxi rides to and from the beach and stories of living the lives of Inil1ionaires first directed the attention of the police to their en- deavors and 1t was most through the reckless abandon with which the1 spent their ill-gotten wealth that the police were able to confirm their sus- picions that they were the men they were after.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30

Edward F. Dustin of Hartford. Mrs, samuel Young of Stamford, and Will nam F. Ogden. of Waterbury, had pre- vlously been sent out by the commit election
 Big Majority For Roraback.
 The vote revealed that Chairman J. Henry Roraback has an even greater majority of the women members be- hlnd him than the ratio indicated by members reelected him to the state chalrmanship immediately following the state convention at New Haven over two weeks ago. Half the wo- men who were appointed to the wo- mems committee by Chairman Rora- th1rty-five women that have been elected to the joint state central com n1ttee. Most of the remaining women | on the old committee stepped aside
 to make possible a better geogra-
 phical distribution of the state com 1 m1ttee members.
 l The first roll call in the combined
 committee. which was the only record vote at yesterdays meeting, was ac-
 tually test of the relative strength i Of Chairman Roraback and Col U1l-
 man before the committee, inasmuch | as the vote was on an appeal by UIl- l man from a ruling. of Chairman Rora-
 back.
 It was a test vote revealing what support Col. U1lman has in the new committee now that thirty-five wo. | men members have been added te the decision followed the unanimous election of Mrs. Samuel O. Prentice | wife of ex-Chief Justice Prentice a. | V1ce-cha1rman. It was the first meet. ing of the committee attended by the
 women members elected in the SC
 vral senatorial districts since the state
 convention
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30
Women's Support Steers ROraback
 to Easy Triumph

J. Henry Roraback, chairman of the Republican State Committee, has the women back of him in the new State body. That was demonstrated yesterday at meeting of the State Central Committee in Hartford when Roraback bested Col. Isaac M. Ul1man of New Haven, in test vote, 46 to l5. The result of the ro11-cai was as fol- lows:
 Total number voting. 6l Necessary for choice. 31 Sustaining Roraback.. .......... 46 Not sustaining Roraback. 15
 Colonel U1lman jumped up and pro- tested. He moved that the vice chairmans assistants be elected by the committee. Chairman Roraback had explained, in response to an in quiry by Col. U1lman, that a treasur- CT and secretaries might be included under the head of assistants. The chairman ruled U1lman's motion out of order, as being not germane to the motion before the meeting. Col. UlI- man appealed from the ruling and de- manded a roll call.
 Sixty-one of the seventy members of the committee responded to the roll call. Three other members, Mrs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30
SECOND LEGION CHARTER TALK
 WAXING WARM

The announcement that Past ConI- nander Albert J. Mrrritt and other have applied for a charter for a sec ond post of the American Legion in Bridgeport, brought sharp inter- view from John F. Moran, past ad- jutant of Congdon Post today He said:
 This action on the part of
 Past Commander Merritt does not
 in the least surprise me: It causes
 nc alarm in Congdon Post but
 comes in the nature of a blessing
 and the best move ever made by
 Al Merritt. His cards have
 finally, and for the first time,
 Legion table. It proves the old
 assertion by eX-service men that,
 under Merritt's regime, Congdon
 Post was a .'silk stocking organ
 tzation. Merritt's stand will
 greatly increase our membership,
 for it finally and thoroughly con
 vinces the ex-service men that
 the "common soldier" is running
 the American Lgion in Bridge
 port. And this is as it should be,
 to a certain extent.
 'There are rich men and poor men in Congdon post. We have former officers and former buck privates in our membership. It is untrue that officers as a whole have ever endeav- ored to control the post. Only a few and they will undoubtedly be found on the list of applicants for the new post charters
 "But the eother officers. who have no personal aim. no political aim will remain loyal to our post. There is no question about that. We need them as wells as the buck private Congdon post has never had any more loyal supporters than Captain Charles Sprague, Lieut.. Vincent Keat- ing, Lieut.. Earle E. Gar1ick. Lieut. Patterson, Father Landry, Rev. Hal K 1nx A other officers whom I cannot recall off-hand. There is no question as to their loyalty to the principles of the American. Legion and Congdon post.
 Politics has never played a prom lnent part in Congdon Post, although some post officers have endeavored to Heather ther political nests,'' at the expense of the American Legion.
 E. Earle Garlick was connected with the City court before the war; "Dick" Swain likewise. Vincent Heating and Clarence Lister did not use the Legion as a stepping stone appointed by Judge Boardman upon the recommendation of persons non political, as Judge Boardman au- naunced the day he took the bench Tn City court. The record of keat- ing in City court stands unparalleled as does that of Swain and Lister. The Congdon Post is proud of these gen. slemen as members and these same 1IielA WILL LIe d1u Ol mo S- ta1nOuC and scores of non-commissioned off, cers and buck privates have perpet- uated the local post.
 ''We do not fear the insurgent group by a long shot. Their actior will prove a boon to Congdon Post 1 Commander Merritt is a confirmed | anti-bonus man, even while he was 1 post commander being opposed no only to a state bonus but also to tht national bonus as endorsed by the l American Legion as a whole. That | was the man commanding the 1oca | post of the American Legion at l time when it was protesting to bt working for the interest of every sol. ! Gier'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30
New Grand Knight
 to Start Campaign
 for K. c. Members

A campaign to bring every Cath olic man in Bridgeport into the Knights of Columbus was announced by James c. shannon. newly elected Grand Knight of Park City Council, K. of c. at a meeting of the Bridge port Council of Catholic Men at the Catholic Community House last night in behalf of the Knights of Columbus by President Davey of Bridgeport Council of Catholic Men in apprecia- ton of the action of the Knights of Columbus in rendering the use of the K of c. home for the first meeting of the Council Of Catholic Men be- fore permanent quarters had been secured at the Catholic Community House.
 In opening his address MT. Shannon said: "I am only 26 years old. but I'm an old timer in the Knights of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30
ALMANAC.
DIED.

DIED. HUNTOON - In this city, Sept. 2S, 1922, Ruth A.. widow of Charles H. Huntoon, in her 18th year.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Coulter, 51 Hough avenue. on Monday. Oct 2d, at 2:30 D. m.
 Interment Mt: Grove cemetery. KEANE-In this city. Sept. 2s, 1922, John F. Keane.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, 92 Sanford Place. on Monday, Oct 2, at a. n.. and from St. Augustfne's church, at 9:3O a. m., with solemn high mass.
 Interment atsst. Michaers ceme- tery. as BOWES-In this city. Sept 29, 1922, Mary, widow of Martin Bowes Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late home, 3 Car son street, on Monday, Oct. 2. at 8:30 a. n., and from St. Patrick's church at o'clock with requiem high mass.
 Interment St. MichaePs cemetery
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30
EVEL TN MATHIES0N SELLING TICKETS
 FOR VOTES TODAY AT SINGER STORE

Evelyn Mathieson, the Singer Man ufacturing Co. candidate will hold forth at the Arcade Singer store this afternoon and evening to sell votes for the Good Will Election. The electric machine donated by the Singer Com pany is on exhibition at this store and and a coupon will be given to each person buying a vote to help rebuild France. The Arcade should be live ly place during this hour as Miss Mathieson and her workers are well worth a visit and every woman in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30

Columbus. Joined eight years ago
 as soon as I reached the eligible age. and my chief hobby ever since has been to SHild up the Knights in
 Bridgeport. I am going to try to re- pay the members of Park City Coun- cil for the honor they have bestowed on me in choosing me as the youngest Grand Knight the Council has ever had by using every ounce of energy possess to make the Knights of Co., lumbus Home home for every Cath oiic man in Bridgeport. No Grand Knight can do that alone. I must have the cooperation of all Knights.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30

In respect for the memory of John F. Keane. John F. Keane X Co. will be closed Monday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30
Saturday, Sept. 30, 1922

Better men that I have failed to reach this goal. but with your help it can be attained Let this be our slogan: Every Catholic man n Bridgeport over IS years of age Knight of Columbus this year" MT T SNnnon announced that the KnigE
 of Columbus would have club dance
 monthly for members and that ths5 athletic program so auspiciously bs-V gun under the leadership of Capt. NJ J. Daly last year would be expanded sIInnort of the teams that would be placed in the field in various sports
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30
Woman Who Shot Him
 Goes Free; He Pays $50

If man comes round to aIenate the affection of a lady from her husband, and she shoots him, he will be fined $50 for breach of peace, and she will be excused. Edward Wis pone found this out today, when the court fined him, after Mrs. Susie Gu bitilo, AT East Main street, shot him for pursuing her.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30

Bridgeport will want to see eHthe beau toful $145 machine.
 MT. Rourke of the Empire theatre, will run pictures of Devastated Frence, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. matinee and night and a representa- tive of the American Committee will talk while the picture is being run
 MT. Friedman, manager of the West End Theatre, will run films of the devastated regions of France at the evening performance, Monday, Tues day, Wednesday,, and representative will talk while the film is being
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30
Vera Cruz Feels
 Earthquake Shock

Mexico City, Sept. 30-An earth quake shock was felt in the state of Vera Cruz late Friday but no damage was reported. said dispatch to Heraldo today,
 Four shocks had been felt in this city Friday afternoon, the third was 50 severe that it was perceptible all over the Federal district. The undu- lations lasted three minutes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-30
TOMMY GETS HIS JOB AGAIN

Thomas Cunningham has been re- appointed elevator man at City Hall City Clerk Francis P. Dunigan, sec retary of the City Hall Committee announced today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-07
OKLAHOMA LEAGUE
NOW SEEMS CERTAIN

CHICKASHA, Okla.-That the Okla
homa State League. consisting OF
Chickasha, Duncan, FL Reno, Lawton,
Clinton ana Guthrie will become a
reality was the belief expressed by
representatives of four of the cities
who attended organization conference
held here Sunday. Conference ad-
iourned to meet again Sunday April
9 at which time league officials prob
ably will De elected. bylaws. constitu-
tion drafted, playing schedule adopted
aHd plans made to get recognition
from organized baseball. Proposed
circuit represents population of ap'
proximately 51,5O0, an average OF
approximately $500 per city. Organi-
zation of the league has been under
way for some time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-07
goes
TO DURANI MEET
Finals in Doubles to Decide
Winners Of A. H. s. Will
Be Played on Friday
Afternoon

In one of the flashiest and most
colorful series Of sets played within
the city, Clyde Cromwell, A. II. S.
senior, won the singles championship
of his school by defeating his doubles
teammate Whitehurst 4.G; ca; 60;
Sc; 60; Thursday afternoon. Com.
plete upset of the dope was the re-
suit of the series. tennis enthusiasts
conceding that Whitehurst, with his
battling nerve, would easily sweep
through the tournament Playing with
u coolness and determination, however,
the less flashy Cromwell. after being
trounced in the opening set, came
back with a smashing and accurate
return and by consistency gained the
Durant representation honor from his
teammate.
In the doubles semi-finals Lamb
and Williams downed Tate and Sulli-
van in two straight sets, 6-3 6.2,
while Cromwell and Whitehurst were
eliminating Hardy and Evans by
61; 6-1 count, Mobley and Ander-
ton drew a bye.
Drawing Lamb and Williams as
their opponents, Mobley and Anderton
eliminated rhe two netsters by 60 and
6-3 wins, narrowing the tournament
into the finals.
Flashing surprising accuracy, coup
led with driving return, Mobley and
Anderton fought Cromwell and White
hurst through one of the longest sets
of the longest sets of the tournament,
winning by 1913 mark, and although
losing the second set in a thrilling,
hard-fought exhibition came back
strong in the third, batting their way
to a 6-3 win. Darkness prevented the
playing of the deciding sets, which are
an event for this afternoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-04-07
MALONEY READY
To TACKLE 0. {.
TRIBESMEN HERE
Yeager Will Open Session on
Saturday; Leach and Will
son May Be Called on
for Support

Encounetring perhaps the most de>
sirable baseball weather since the in
auguration Of spring practice, Maloney
drove his Producer squad through a
grlelling practice Thursday afternoon
in preparation for what is looked upon
as fitting climax TO the spring
practice tilts-the Saturday and sun
day exhibition dates arranged with the
Oklahoma City Indians. The field is
in excellent condition and the squad
is on its toes awaiting the word "go."
Charley Clopp. Producer outfelder,
is the latest arrival to the men as
sembled here. arriving from his North
Carolina home in time for q Thurs
day afternoon workout. Clopp is in
excellent trim, and his arrival has
bolstered the outfield into its 1921
calibre, that of the strongest in the
league. Emmett Blackburn, who has
been pastiming in right garden in the
absence of clopp, will probably be re-
tanned as utility man, being in reality
an infielder, and is one of the few
portside hitters within the ranks.
1t has not been Indicated as TO what
Fingers besides Yeager the local man.
agement will send against the invad-
ing Indians, but it is believed that if
southpawing is effective against the
son, the-two siX-foot beavers, will be
sent against the oklahoma Western
Leaguers. Ferguson, who showed bril-
liantly against the Texas Furniture
Co, squad may be showed into the
breach for short session also, while
Harding and Crowson. proven right
handlers. and the four other rockies
will be given an opportunity TO show
their wares against the redskins.