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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

was all the sympathy he got from
the artist.
And il / refuses'
Il have stated the alternative"
said Van yechten. leaning against
the door.
Stand aside!''
Van vechten smiled.
Blake reached out a hand and sud
denly found himself on his knees,
intolerable pains in his forearm
Wait a minutet' said Van vechten,
twisting. will you sign that, or
shall l break your arm to start with?
You know that a word from me can
force your resignation from the only
decent club You belong to. A beat
ing AMI your resignation, or your sig
nature at the bottom of this sheet
of paper You had better decide
quickly"
"I'll sign" said Blake, standing up
as the grasp on his wrist slaekened.
But for all that you'll regret this
use of force.
Maybe Once your name is on
that sheet, / don't care what You do"
..All rather futile it seems to me-
Bob" said the artist when Blake had
gone
Not so futile as you may think
This is legal evidence in any court
since he cannot prove that I used
coercion"
Court? You don't mean to tell me
that it is going into that phase?
That's carrying things too far.
"Who can say? Just as we'll be on
"In spots. There's some good in
it YETI
"Old samaritanm cried Robert af-
feetionately. Always there in a
PINCH
q don't know. Perhaps I'm the
worst friend a chap like you could
have, Bob"
What do you mean by that?"
"Why, If you knew you hadn't
any one to lean on, old boy. YOU
wouldn't be likely to lean so much.
But so far as I'm concerned $3.50
time or purse. hope, though. that
way and for good. You're going to
give UP that girl. aren't you?"
Il can't. Mort"
you can't be thinking of marry
ing herr"
Robert stared at the rug.
Suppose you tell her how you
stand financially and see how that
Will affect her?" suggested Forbes.
~ am an easy mark,"
You don't love her; that's i'm
possible"
But if 1 bow off thereIl be a
beach-ef- promise suit. I've been in
the papers enough"
IF you marry her, Bob you're done
for. She wants your money. You
know it. and | know it. Once she
learns that she'll have to wait about
five years before dipping her fingers
into the money bags, she'll draw out
the hook. Get copy of the will and
show her Rogers letter Try it,
anyhow You've been all kinds of
fool, but draw the line for once. Ten
o'clock? / must be going. Good
night and good luck
Out in the street Forbes noted that
the sleet had been transformed into
thick soft snow He buttoned his
collar tightly about his throat,
stepped into a taxicab, and was
rolled away at top speed.
A little later Robert Van vetchen
also ventured forth. The end of his
cigarette glowed brightly and con-
tinuously, as when man smokes
rapidly.
Officer Hardman sauntered along.
swinging his night stick. 1t had
stopped showing an, hour gone, and
under the glare of the electric lamps
the street was beautiful In Its Inn
macu1ateness. The loops OF gray and
white stretched away for blocks, and
1he policAnaU rs nMtQntshAd fha4 ~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-31

Midnight.
officer Hardman sauntered along,
swinging his night stick. 1t had
stopped showing an. hour gone. and
under the glare of the electric lamps
the street was beautiful In Its Inn
maculateness. The loops Of gray and
white Stretched away for blocks, and
he policeman Ms aatQnishAd tha4 -
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-16
NEW CABINET
 OF POINCARE
 TAXES OFFICE
Senator Deschanel, Former ly President Comes Again To Prominence Demand ing Interpolation of Foreign Policy.

Paris, Jan. 16-CBy the A. P.)- The new cabinet under Raymond Poincare went into power today with the publication in the official journal of 19 presidential decrees, one for each minister and under secretary of state.
 Albert Sarraut will be decreed min- dster of colonies. the post he held in the Briand cabinet, when his accept ance is received from Washington
 Senator Paul Deschanel, who was president of France for a few months in 1920, resigning on account of i'll health, has filed a demand in the Senate flor an interpolation on the foreign policy of Premier Potncare, In his letter of notification to the premier, M. Deschanel suggests that an exchange of views is indispensable in the present circumstances.
 Senator DeschanePs speech on his interpolation will be his first since his resignation from the presientcy in September, 1920. He was elected to the senate a year ago but his activi- ties in that body have been confined to occasional brief remarks from his seat
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-16
TRAFFIC CHANCE WOULD NOT HELP
 TROLLEY LINES

Officials of the Bridgeport division of the Connecticut company have re- ceived no word from the Traffic de- partment of the Bridgeport police, in reference to a. consideration to enforce straight traffic at the intersection of Fairfield avenue and Main street. The proposal comes after a fatal accident and many narrow escapes at this heavily travelled section of the city. All we have heard of is what we have read in the papers, stated Man ager J. B. Potter of the Connecticut company this morning.
 'fWe could possibly arrange our routes but it would mean lot of ex- tra distance to be travelled by some lines. the use of the single track through Broad street, and a loss of time on many lines. We will of course do all we can to cooperate, but until contemplated changes are made, giv- ing as 8 double track route that is usable through Housator.-s avenue, it will be almost impossible to route trolleys for straight traffic at this To- the travelling public.''
 While realizing the wisdom of the suggestion of Coroner John J. Phelan, many merchants are fearful that strict enforcem erlt of the strai ght traffic ruil- ing regards trolleys, would be an injury to business in the center, for with the peculiar geography of Bridgeport it would be almost impos- sib1e under present conditions for the trolley company to observe a straight traffic order and have as many lines approach the center as do at the preS- ent time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-16
LYDRICKSON IS
 RELEASED UNDER
 BONDS OF $1,000

Deputy United States Marshal Monaghan arrested Daniel LydI-icksen Il who is charged with using the mails for fraudulent purposes here Satur- day. He was released under $1,0O0 by United States Commissioner Lav- cry. The case is one of long stand ing. Lydricksen with another man named Haggerty are alleged to have attempted to blackmail Walter B. Lashar but were caught In the at tempt and arrested by c. J. Weldon. a postal inspector of Hartford. The local police assisted in the arrest of the two alleged blackmailers by planting a dummy box suppo osed to contain the money demanded in the letter When they came to get the box they were arrested by the police who were hiding nearby.
 They were arraigned before the commissioner and held in bail. When the time came for the trial the men did not appear. At the time of their arrest the men were indicted in New Haven.
 The arrest of Lydrfcksen was made on bench warrant issued by the United States court at Hartford. The warrant charges him with sending blaci- mail letters through the mail and it is alleged that one of the let ters was received by MT. Lashar.
 Postal inspectors ar the post office did not know anything about the ar rest of circumstances surrounding it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-16
PROHIBITION
 OFFICERS TO
 MEET MONDAY

In sntte of the fact that local pro- h1b1ton officers cannot talk on the subject, and certain apparent efforts to make the public believe that noth- ing Of consequence will be forthcom- ing, the feeling Is growing that defin- ite information of a startling nature may develop at the hearing before United States Commissioner Hugh T lIavery, at 1o:30 next Monday morn ing.
 It has been stated on good author ity that in addition to Federal agents agents, and other city and county officials, that no less personaee than Edward L. Smith, Hartford, U. S. District Attorney will be present He Is the highest federal officer sta toned in the state.
 Many people are prone to link the continued hearing on the matter of the 100 barrels of alcohol seized by Federal agents, aided by local Agent Fowler and his staff, with reports enanating from Washington of dis satisfa ction with the manner in which enrorcement has been carried on in this state. It was intimated in the Washington dispatches that Harry L.. Mckenzie, Danbury head of the agents for this county. might be re- moved.
 Rurnors that such a long list of witnesses and such a large number of officers is expected. t1lat the hearing may be moved from the Commission CTS office in the New1eld building to the Supreme court room of the County court house. persist, in spite of a denial by Commissioner Lavery He will hear the inquiry into the matter of the permits of the F1eish- and Fred L. Kirk, Danbury, their To- cal agent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-16

Mayor Fred Atwater. Police Su- perintendent Patrick c. Flanagan members of the Board of Police Commissioners, members of the Dem ocrattc Executive Board. and repre- sentatives of the Republican Voters League conferred at tWo-hour star chamber" session in the mayors of- flee this morning. relative to the dis puted promotions and appointments in the police department a. prelim- mary step to the commissioner s meeting tonight when action is Sched- uled to be taken.
 Every attempt was made to shroud the meeting with deepest secrecy and to withhold the arguments and dis cussions from the public. even to the extent that everyone in attendance was sowrn to silence by President Philo c. Calhoun of the Police Board. After the meeting, everyone refused to be responsible for a statement to the press, and President Calhoun as- stunned the sponsibility for with holding the information
 Despite the vigilance of the con- ferees, it became known that the sug- gestion to make certain appointments and promotions in the department was bitterly debated. The original suggestion is attributed to the hold over members of the police board, bers of the department said to be in line for promotion for several years. The Republican Voters League solid ly opposed the proposal. and argu- mentS between the two factions flew fast and furiously.
 Several times throughout the con ference, voices rose in bitter debate. and the loud toned wrangling at times could be distinctly heard in the outer hallway. Once, in particularly clever sally was the signal of an outburst of wild applause. At other times, in dividual Iinguists showered their col leagues witt stlver-tongued oratory, their voices ranging from the soft pleading notes of advocation to the harsh. throaty tones of impervtous command. Ofttimes, the musical flow of honeyed words was interrupted by bursts of discordant laughter.
 Bernard I. Ashmun, treasurer of the Town committee and was the first to break away from the gathering. At 11:3O, he departed hastily, pushing past waiting reporters, to the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce across the street.
 George M. Flames of the Voters
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-16
Pastors Report Shows Great Work
 During Past Year

At al the masses in St. Mary's church on Pembroke street, yesterday Rev. Matthew J. Traynor, pastor, read a very favorable report of the re- ceipts and expenditures for the year, 1921. The data showed that with only two special collections during the year, the annual and the coal collec- tions, approximately $15,000 was re- ceived. A portion of this sum has been expended for the installation of electric lights in the church and the rectory. and for important repairs on the boilers in the school. The church edifice has also been retouched during g the year.
 Very soon Father Traynor hopes to fresco the interior of the church and says that when this is done. St. Mary's will be one of the best in the state.
 This showing is very gratifying. my friends said Father Traynor, Such a response on the part of the people of the parish should be com- plimented.
 The pastor also made a spiritual re- port Of the parish and announced that there are now between ten and eleven thousand souls numbered in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-16
Candles, Matches and Loose Paper Found Scattered In
 Building Gutted By Fire

Nathan and Harry Dworkin, both or 754 Lafayette street, owners of the Great Northern Pacific Grocery Com pany, Inc, are being questioned by the police today in regard to a fire which damaged the concerns store house at 610 Main street to. the extent of $2, 300 about Il o'clock last night. No arrests had been made at noon, but definite action is expected to be taken as soon as the investi gation is fully completed.
 The fire, which broke out in a two story wooden storehOuse in the rear of 610 Main street, was discovered by residents of the neighborhood at 10:5S o'clock last night. An alarm was tel ephoned to fire headquarters; and when firemen arrived on the scene, the flames were making considerable progress on the first floor of the. building.
 A large autom obile truck was haul ed out of the building in a damaged condition, but the fire fighters man aged to keep the blaze confined for the most part to the ground floor of the storehouse. A hole was burpsedI through the second floor, but stock stored there was undamaged by either fire or water. It is estimated that the loss will be $1,0OO the build ing. which was old and of frame con struction, and approximately 1,5O0 on the contents.
 guished. fremen discovered about dozen ''se<s," consisting of candle stumps, loose matches, paper and in one instance excelsior, scattered through the building on both floors Traces of burned ''sets" were visible this morning, and in at least two places, intact ''sets" were found.
 The storehouse and it's contents are said to have been insured for about $25, 900 against fire, part of which sum, according to the police, was placed last week. The Great North ern Pacific Grocery company operates a chain of grocery stores in this city, and the building in which the fire oc- cured was used as a wholesale stor- age place.
 About a week ago, the manager of the company's store at 378 Wood street, reported to the police that he had been held up at the point of revolver while thieves rfffed the cash register of s200 in cash.
 A number of employees of the com pany were called to police head quarters later this morning. and questioned in connection with the af- fair.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-16

League and William T. Hincks, of the Demo Executive Board, were | the next to leave, shortly before 12 o'clock. Both warded off the ap- proach of reporters by referring their inquisitors the mayor. Mayor Atwater previously had been reached on the telephone, declining to extend an invitation to the waiting scribes and refusing to commit him. self to a statement. City Attorney John A. Cornell was the next to make his departure, ac- companied by the walls of the anxious scribes. MT Cornell is reported to have attended in his capacity as head of the judiciary department. MT. Cornell was shortly followed by Police Superintendent Flanagan who also referred his interviewers to the mayor
 D. Fatrchild Wheeler. prominent Gennoe Democrat; and and A: w; Burritt and with the Voers' League, next depart ed from the conference.
 At that time, the members of the Police Board held a short conference with Mayor Atwater on the results at tained by the conference
 Upon the appearance of President Calhoun, he denied statement to re- porters. and admitted it was at his instance that the conferes had been sworn to silence
 When questioned as to his motive, MT. Calhoun replied:
 we nave not finished the discus. sfons. and we don't want it to get out.''
 MT. Calhoun did admit however that the conference was officially end ed for the time, and that the regular session of the commissioners would be held tonight.
 Mayor Atwater left his office in company with Commissioners John c. Stanley, William H. Ryan and Thomas J. Pardy. All three hurried past re- porters, flatly refusing to give any thing for publication.
 A full roster of everyone in at tendance follows: Mayor Fred At water. City Attorney John A. Cornell. Bernard I. Ashmun, D. Fairchild Wheeler, William T. Hincks, Police Superintendent Patrick J. Flanagan, Police Commissioners, Philo c. Cal houn, John c. Stanley, Thomas J. Par dy and William H. Ryan, and George M. Flames, A. W. Burritt and George E. Crawford of the Republican Voters League.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-16
LEGION ENGAGES
 COUNSEL FOR
 FUND BATTLE

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 16-In ac- cordaRce with the vote of the state American Legion executive committee to oppose the attempt to interfere with the administration of the state fund for the relief of needy ex-ser- vice men the Legion has engaged At torney Arthur L. Shipman of Hart ford, to represent the organization in it's legal fight against a writ of in junction recently brought to restrain Treasurer Frank s. Butterworth from collecting a salary for is work dn connection with the fund.
 A temporary injunction has been granted by Judge William M. Maltbie of the Superior court restraining Treasurer Butterworth from drawing a salary of $500 month as granted by a three to one vote of the state board of control under whose direc- ton the Legion administers the fund.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-16

detractors. if they are to have any place at all.
 Truly, it may be said of Wilson. in some such terms as Lowell used touching Lincoln.-that Wilson had mo aim save to keep the honor of his country unstained,-so to enhance should seem and be great in all those things inward and external that alone can constitute the greatness of our country.
 The peace of the world or it's mak- irg was in the hands of Wilson. How Gloriously and tragically near he came to blessing the world with peace! Then was he struck down. To say that he broke beneath the strain because he would not share his bur dens with others, or to claim that he undertook 8 task heavier than any man could properly meet, is not to mitigate the crimes of them that struck him down amid the councils of peace. and with unrelenting cruel " struck him down anew when he re- turned to his own land. In the midst of the councils of peace, for the sake of partisan advantage, in the inter est of partisan purposes. to satisfy ehe United States was betrayed in foreign land
 That fs what history win say of him and of his foes. History may regret some mistakes of Wilson but history will never forgive the crime of his enemies, personal and partisan, who sp punish a man and defeat a party broke the heart of the world
 If Wilson erred throughout the eight years of his Presidency, he erred ln that he appealed to the nation at Its highest and that he spoke for America as it's nob1est- Re might have compromised. he might have appealed to the prejudices and the passions of the American people, but be chose the better way,-the way That led to understanding and defeat Tor an hour, the way that clearly tnalIes for the highest and abiding Tame.
 To say that Wilson perfectly for mulated the mind of his country and Inc judgment of the Allied nations during the days Of 1917 and 1918, is uo tell only half the truth He per Tectly formulated what he had done most to form. He formulated the mind of America, which he had shaped. America would not have re- soiced in Wilson's formulation of its rims and purposes if he had not gone before and, sensing America at it's highest, led America to the mountain top where he revealed to the expect ant eve of the nation the vision of a better and Juster world Greatly he helped to form Americas mind and after that he perfectly formulated the spirit of the nation which he had steadied and exalted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-16
il DOCTORS ARE ENGAGED FOR
 VACCINATION
Number of Cases of Small Pox Reaches 50 - 10000 School Children to be Vac cinated by Health Doe tors.

With the number of cases of small pox at 50, and several suspected cases, vaccination of all the school children Of Bridgeport not prevIously treated began today. As 40 o1 the cases in the hospitals are childreI pr. William Hall Coon, Health Officer, reiterated this morning that with the completion of the vaccination of the school chill dren the situation here will be under control. It is expected that the work will be completed by Thursday. II physicians have been appointed by the Board of Health to facilitate the work of vaccinating the 10000 children.
 These include Drs. J. A. Maxwell, c. V. Calvin, Alfred Kornblut, J. G. Booe, J. G. O'Conne11, w. S. Wunder- ly, J. H. Howard, B. J. Burns, c. S.. ConkIin, B. c. Pasuth and Dr. Mar gulis.
 The Warner Bros. Corset Go. has made provision for the vaccination of it's employees as precautionary measure and has procured the services of Dr. H. E. Warehouse.
 Dr. Coon said this morning that all the vaccine which is being used is be- ing supplied by the State Department in Hartford. for whom it is prepared by the Lederele Laboratories at Pearl the U. S. government.
 As precautionary measure most of the clerks at the Welfare building have been vacctnated and Dr. Coon, when asked said, that he himself and his entire family had just been re- vaccinated.
 With the exception of Mrs Ellen Hawley, who was Vaccinated when she was a child, none of the patients now i'll with small pox, had ever been vaccinated.
 Dr. Coon and the Board of Health Commissioners issued a statement on the situation today:
 With few exceptions the disease has in it's general manifestations, ex- cept in a few instances appeared in mild form. Some of the cases have been so mild that the person affected did not call a physician but kept about their usual occupations, thereby ex- posing many other persons to the dis case. Some of the persons thus ex- posed have developed the distase in comparatively severe form. In this connection it Is tim ely to reiterate the advice given in the public circular of January 5th which read ir part as fol- lows:
 The disease as yet has appeared only in mild manifestations and there Is no reason to believe it will appear in any other form, neverthless experi- ence has show in many instances the of severe outbreaks orig mating from mild cases
 '"The best interests of the public of requires the vaccination of known contacts. The Board of Health Commissioners again emphasize the of vaccination to the gen. eral public.
 and those who would protect them selves from the disease at this time or any other time, would do well to avail themselves of the protection thus afforded"
 W. H. COON, M D..
 Health Officer.
 By order of the Board Of Health Commissioners.