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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
COMMITTEES ON EDUCATION BOARD
 ARE ANNOUNCED

William R. Webster, president of the Board of Education, has appoint. ed committees of the board as fol- lows: Committee on schools and SUD- plies, William R. Webster Owen Mary E. Cutting. Committee on school buildings and finance, H. S. ChaIIen-' ger. William J. Mclaughlin, Lynn W Wilson. Dr. A. c. Zones.
 These committees each take over the work in two departments. They represent in the distribution of the work of the board that distribution of equality in duty. responsibility and power for which the Democratic members of the board contested. All. litigation connected with the organfza-. tion of tho board will be withdrawn. following the consummation of the agreement of reconciliation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
TWO MORE DIED
 TODAY FROM
 WOOD ALCOHOL

New York, Jan. 14-Wood alco- hol claimed two more victims here to- day and a third is thought to be dy- ing from its effects.
 Robert Y. Doyle, a5. died in Belle vue hospital after being taken from a rooming house. He had told fellow roomers he left a wife and child in Boston to come here in search of work.
 Alfred Cable. a furniture poHsher, thought coffee, mixed with furniture polish, would offset the effects of the wood alcohol He needed a stimulant and tried the combination and died in a few hours.
 Joseph Adams. a clerk, was found lying on William sburg bridge. uncon- scious from wood alcohol poisoning. He was rushed to a hospital, but It was not believed he would live.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14

Another angle Of this situation Is the interesting results of the opera ton of the Volstead Act which shows. according to a local paper issHee Thursday, January 12, that fR 191 6 there were 2.201 arrests for drunken ness in Bridgeport. in 1921 there were but 324 arrests for this offense.
 In 1916 there were 1867 arrests for disorderly conduct. in 1921 there were but 358 for the same offense. In the City court there were 1o81 cases involving domestic relations during 1916 as compared with n last. year.
 It would appear that this would of fer some opportunity for a substantial reduction in the office management and clerical force of the organization. We are sure it would in any private corporation and the figures shown above cornprehended as a whole should enable the policing Of the city to efficiently accomplished without increase of its personnel and it would
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14

The foundation of all material wealth is thrift. The first dollar is the hardest to save. Until people learn to practice this homeIy virtue no beginning can be made toward accommodating a competence. January 17th is the birthday of Benjamin Franklin, the Father of Thrift in America, and a National Thrift Week will be observed from January 17th to January 23d, and, as Mayor, I do proclaim said week a week of thrift for Bridgeport, and would urge our people, and would put aside regularly some portion of their earnings.
 FRED ATWATER,
 Mayor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
SCHWARTZ FILES SUIT.

The Schwartz Brothers company, this city, has filed suit in Com mon Pleas court asking foreclosure and damages of s2.000; naming Louis Azzorone ct al; all this city as de- fendants. The property involved is in the F'airview Park section, the cause for which 1t is alleged payment was not. received.
 A second Common Pleas court suit filed today was that of Steve Regali versus John Marton. Violation Of a building agreement is claimed, and damages of 1,5e0 asked. The date of the agreement is given as October 2, last. Both parties are of Bridge
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
DISPATCHES REPORT
 GENERAL CLEANUP

A thorough housekeeping Of the enforcement machinery of the Vol stead Act in Connecticut is reporte6 in dispatches from Washington. Dis satisfa ction over the work of fncum- bent officials is said to be responsible for the contemplated shake-up, that ultimately may result in the request ed resignation of Prohibition Director Harry E. Mackenzie or Bethel, and in the implication of politicians of state wide repute in powerful "bootleg ring" that has been operating in Con- necticut and Massachusetts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
Mrs. Ellen Hawley, Though Vaccinated,
 Has Small Pox

At the request of members of the Board of Education a com mittee of physicians visited Ellen HawIey, last night. at the Isola- tion hospital. They found her, though she had been vaccinated ten years ago, the victim of an undoubted case of smallpox of a fairly vigorous though not don gerous type. Mrs. Hawley is school teacher, and the members of the board desired to know her exact condition, and to be sure that she was getting good care.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
S-4S LEAVES FOR
 NEW LONDON TUESDAY.

Tho Lake Torpedo submarine S-4s will leave for New London, Tuesday, according to a statement given out this morning by Plant Manager P. B. Brill. The submarine was to leave Bridgeport yesterday but word was received here from New London that the dry-dock in which the undersea boat is to be placed was not ready. The S-4s will receive a general over hauling when it is in New London Workmen have been busy repairing the boat since 1t was raised from the Sound two weeks but they have been handicapped because Of the lack Of nrnner facilities.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
10 MOTORISTS PAY $1.

The cases of 10 motorists, who were arrested yesterday for violating the parking ordinance, were nol1ed on the payment of s1 in the City court to- day Those arrested included: John J. Grogan, 1034 Newfeld avenue; R. T. Rock. 118 Lenox avenue; A. H. Hertha1, FPS BunneI street; J. B. Nordstrun, 63 Capitol avenue; T. H. Brown, 199 Nor1and avenue; R. E. Garrabrants, Fairfield; W. A. Lamond, 147 Catherine street; W. G. Lineburg, S26 Cleveland avenue; R. H. Hurley, 75O Washington avenue, and Albert F. Flint, of Hillside avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
VACCINATION
 IS ORDERED IN
 SOUTH N0RWALK

South Norwalk, Conn.,, Jan. 14- teachers in all of Norwa1k's schools was ordered by Health Officer Robert E. Perdue last night, as a method of prevention of an outbreak of small pox here such as has been found in Bridgeport. The presence here of a number of Bridgeport pupils at a basketball game has hastened the giv- ing of the order, which is to be com piled with at once. No cases have been reported here as yet
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
ARNENIANs LEAVING.

Geneva, Jan. 14.-(By The A. P.)- Paul Hymans, president of the coun- CiI of the League of Nations, presented to the council today 8, telegram which Cardinal Mercier, primate of Belgium. had received from the Protestant com munity and the Armenian Catholic patriarchate of Constantinop1e stating that the entire Armenian population had decided to evacuate the country The telegram urgently appealed for vessels to transpor 120, 900 persons.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
CONSIDERING CHANGE
 IN TRAFFIC SYSTEM

Changes tn the traffic system at Main street and Fairfield avenue, as recommended by Coroner John J. Phelan, are being considered by police department officials. The advtsability of adopting a straight traffic system at the intersection of these two main highways has been discussed many times, but definite action may now be taken
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
ANOTHER STORM COMING.

New York, Jan. 14.-Warning of another storm. from Delaware Break water to Passport, Maine was issued 'oday by the weather bureau.
 The warning said that a storm of marked intensity central over north ern Minnesota, was moving eastward rapidly and that southerly winds, in creasing tonight would reach gale force by eight o'clock tomorrow morning. It was predicted that either snow or rain probably would accom- pany the winds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
FINED FOR ATTEMPT
 TO STEAL COAL

John Dobasininslxi. of ee8 Housa- ionic avenue, was fined $30 and costs in the City court today. on charges of attempting to steal bag of coal from a railroad car on a siding near the Berkshire Mills. DobashinSk claimed that considerable coal had been taken from the car, and he climbed up on the pile to see how much fuel had been stolen. It Is al legged that two tons of coal have been stolen from cars in that vicinity during the past few months.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
REPUBTICANS ASrSED TO
 NOTIFY JOHN B. DILLON

Republicans who are planning to attend the peace banquet in the Stratfeld. Monday night. are asked to notify ex-Senator John E. Dillon Many who have signifed their Sinten- ton to attend have not filed their re- turn cards. and full arrangements cannot be completed until everyone has been received It has been ur- every person planning to attend notify him before Monday noon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
AGED COUPLE SUICIDE.

New York. Jan. 14-Evid ently bur- dened with misfortune and i'll health, a man of 60. and his wife of the same age. committed suicide by tying heavy bags of sand about their backs and plungtng into the waters of Hampstead bay. That was the only explanation offered today by Coroner Neu of Nassau county, for the dis covery of two bodies in the mud at the bottom of the bay.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
RESIGNATION OF HAYS.

Washington, Jan. 14-Postmaster General Hays conferred with Presi- dent Harding with respect to the of- fer made to him by motion picture producers to become head of their national organization. Reports have been persistent in Washington for several weeks that MT. Hays would accept the offer and retire from the cabinet but he said today he did not think he would be able. even after his conference with MT. Harding. to an nounce a conclusive decision"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
MEAD's CASE CONTINUED.

The case of Frank E. Mead. of 401 Fairfield avenue, who was arrested last Saturday on charges of man. slaughter after his automobile truck had Ssruck and killed Sarah Berger, IA of 12s Clinton avenue, was con tinued for one week by the City court today Mead was exonerated by Cor oner John J Phelan, but the cor oners finding has not yet been studied by Prosecuting Attorney E. Earl Gar lick,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
RESCUE GANGS WORKING.

Scranton Pa, Jan. 14 Rescue gangs today are frantica11y digging through wall of debris in the Ma tional mfne Of the Glen Alden Coal Company man attempt to rescue at least three men who were entombed F,v a terrific mine cave-in Friday which made five city blocks tremble as from the force of an earthquake
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
FORD TO REMAIN.

Washington, Jan. 14-Henry Ford Amertca's billionaire automobile king, whose offer to take over and operate the governments Muscle Shoals nitrate plant in Alabama fall ed to meet full administration ap- proval still is in Washington today and may remain for several days, he said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
POLICE INVESTIGATING.

The police today are investigating a burglary which occurred last night at the grocery store of Max Schwartz. 126S Pembroke street. It has not been determined as yet whether any thing of value was removed from the store. Entrance was gained through rear 1Sor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
TWO MEN KILLED

Detroit, Mich., Jan. 1.-Two men were killed and several injured in an explosion in the plant of the Hanna Furnace Co, Zug Island. Detray, to- day, according to a report to the police.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14

Figures in detail show that since 1918 the expenlseS of operating the department have increased 50 per cent, whereas the population of the city has decreased. | A further analysis of the figures shows the following:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
January 18, 1922.

JdIudIy 70, I61l To the Honorable Board of Police
 Commissioners, MT. Philo Calh houn,
 President, Bridgeport. Conn.
 Gentlemen-At a meeting of the League, held today, which League as you know, represents a consid erable body and their followers who sup ported the election of Mayor Atwater on a platform of economy, it was unaniIn ously agreed that it did not appear necessary to increase at this time the personnel of the Police De- partm ent. We desire to call your att tention to the fact that during the past ten years this department has been increased to three times its size, whereas the city has only increased 40 per cent. We submit the figures
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
FINED s2oo.

Michael F. O'Connor, owner of Q sa1odA at T22 East Main street, was fned 200 and costs by the City court Huuor laws.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
Demand In Line With
 Economic Policy Of
 City Administration
1y in Election of Mayor Atwater Suggests Legislation Reducing Personnel of Force Per Capita Cost in Bridgeport is $4 .46

The Republican Voters League. through A. M. Cooper. chairman of the economy committee, addressed two letters, this morning, asking for the reduction in the size of the police department, to be effected by ordf- nance. A letter to the police board shows that the department is much larger than it ought to be. A letter to A. E. VenesS president of the common Council, proposes legislation to reduce the personnel of the police by the number of vacancies existing and by the twenty additional men which were authorized by the last ad- ministration.
 Copies of the letters were trans mltted to Mayor Fred Atwater.
 Mayor Atwater said today: This demand is in line with the policy of economy which I favor" Asked what ne would do about the matter he said: For the present, nothing. IT. will be best to let the parties at in terest fight it out with each other for the present."
 January 13, 1922. Honorable Alfred E. Veness, Presi-
 dent,
 Bridgeport Connectfcu+
 Dear Sir:
 The Board of Directors of the Re pun1can Voters League have just sent to the Board of Police Commits N1~O%-oA' are sending you copy herewith.
 will you kindly bring this matter before your Board with a request that 1t consider the advisability of reduc- ing, by ordinance, the number of DO hcemen now provided for by the num-. Der of vacancies now existing. also the twenty extra men authorized by the last administration but not yet ap-s pointed?
 A copy of this letter Is being sent to Mayor Atwater.
 Very Truly,
 Republican Voters League,
 A. M. COOPER. Chairman
 Economy Committed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
BEN sHIBE, DEAD.

Philadelphia, Jan. 14.-Benjamin F.
 Shibe, President of the Philadelp1Iaz American League baseball club died today
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
WEATHER:

For New Haven and viciinty: Un- settled weather, probably light snow or rain late tonight and Sunday; warmer tonight.
 For Connecticut: Unsettled weather with probably light snow tonight and Sunday; warmer tonight; increasing souther1y winds, becoming gales late tonig ght.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-18

For the past four years and until
her engagement as a member of the
orchestra at the Grand theater, Miss
Minger has Feen touring the country
under the direction of the Cadman,
Lyric and Acme chautauqua circuits.
She has appeared in twenty-six states
and has been enthusiastically received
by all who have heard her.
Her chosen instrument is the silver
flute and her specially selected num-
ber-that with which she has scored
her biggest hits-is ''The Chatterer''
written by Terslak for the flute. This
is the number she will offer at the
Grand starting Tuesday. She will ap-
pear on the stage in an evening gown
specially made for the occasion and
amid scenic and lighting effects de-
signed for the occasion by E. D. Keil-
mann, who makes a speciality of pro-
logues and scenic effects.
The solo and accompanying stage
effects will be the introduction for
''Slim Shoulders the latest Irene Cas-
tie society photoplay, which is to be
the feature on the program at the
Grand four days starting Tuesday and
following the Washburn College play
1.-The Dover Road
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-18
OCT. FIRE REPORT
Loss in Kansas Last Month
$5O5,923, Hussey Reports.
81 Fires From Unknown Causes
Cause Loss of $1s3,2SS.

Fire losses in Kansas during Octo-
Der aggregated S5O5,923 as compared
with S491,1S3 in September, according
to the monthly report issued by L. T.
Hussey, state fire marshal. There
were 391 fires in the state during last
month. an increase of Al fires over the
previous similar period.
The largest loss from any single
known cause during october was $49,-
$50 in so bIazes originating from Eek
posure," the report says. Ninety
seven fires of unknown origin caused
a total loss of property valued at
S1S3,2SS. Under the classification of
property destroyed, the report shows
dwellings far in the lead, $50 of these
being burned at loss of S124,09
Barns and stables burned number
81 with resultant losses aggregating
$149,697.
Following is the marshaPs report
for October:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-18
WORK ON new SCHOOL LAWS
Senator johnson and Mrs. Walker Es-
tablish Headquarters in Topeka.


Senator j. NJ. johnson. of Hiawatha,
secretary of the school code commits
sion. and Mrs. Ida walker, of Norton,
have come to Topeka where they Will
spend the next week working on a
bill to present to the legislature to put
into effect the recommendation made
by, the commission. Other members
of the commission are expected to ar
rive the first of the week to aid them.
The report of the commission is nov
in the hands of the state printer and
is expected to be ready for general cir
culation within a. few days.
If the legislature adopts the report
it is the belief of the members that
Kansas will be given the best system
of school laws of any state in this
section of the country. The members
of the commission have spent great
deal of time during the last two years
in going over lie old laws and trying
to get them into better shape.
Should the report be adopted Kan
sas will have a uniform set of laws
and it will be a much easier matter
to bring all schools to one standard.
The report will not recommend the
doing away With the state superin-
tendent and the employment of a COM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-18

Los Angeles, Nov. 1S.-Rodolph
Valentino, screen actor. has filed in
the superior court an answer to the
petition of his divorced wife, Jean
Acker, motion picture actress. for per-
mission to change her name to Valen-
tino. He objected. He asserted that
when he married her she knew his
true name was Rudolfo Guglielmi,
and that Rodolph Valentino was his
stage name.
He asserted Miss Acker "had no
right in law or equity to change her
name to Jean Aclzer Valentino" and
alleged her only reason for attempt
ing to make the change was that she
might advertise herself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-18
BIG HOMECOMING AT BAKER
Elaborate Plans Being Made for In
auSuration of New President.


auguration of New President.
Baldwin, Kan. Nov. 1S.-The big
gest Homecoming in the history of
Baker university here is expected on
November 80 and December L at the
inauguration OF W. B. Fleming as
president of the Methodist school AL
tho the inaugural ceremonies will no-
take place until the afternoon of De-
cember 1, all former Baker alumni
have been invited to attend a big re-
union on Thanksgiving day.
Governor Allen will deliver the Tur-
key day address. Bakers football
eleven will clash with Ottawa univer-
sity in the afternoon and the annual
turkey dinner will be served at night.
Officials are planning to care for 500
at the Qualification. 1t is estimated
that approximately 500 Baker gradu-
ates will be present
Prior to the formal ushering into
office of President Fleming the next
afternoon, Presidents L. L. Murlin of
Boston university and John L. Hillman
of Simpson college will deliver ad
dresses. Bishop E. L. Waldorf of the
Methodist church will also be present
with representatives from a number of
colleges thruout the country. A lunch
con will be served these guests at
noon.
Following the Inauguration, a re-
ception for President and Mrs. F'lem-
ing will be held in the university Ii
brary building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-18
BY HAROLD HENDERSON.

W. Y. Morgan of Hutchinson, Re
publican nominee for state execu-
tive in the l@te gubernatoriaI race,
probably never realized that there
was a jinx on the placing of his name
in Topeka's telephone directory. In
the winter rhone directory just is
sued there are thirteen numbers
listed under the name of Morgan
Even if Morgan had decided to move
to Topeka, he would have found 1t
uncomfortable to stay without the
services of a telephone.
The number thirteen could hardly
be expected to prove lucky for a Re
publican as it was the lucky number
for former President Wilson. Demo-
crat.
more popular in Topeka than that of
Allen as sixty-five phones are listed
under the name of Davis, while only
thirty-seven are under the name of
the present governor.
The directory is evidently bad
omen for Republicans as there are
only four Harding phones as COM
pared with fifty Wilson phones.
One finds Topeka has its Kings,
Lords and Dukes.
The Smith family alone rivals the
combined royalty and political fam
lilies. 1t is credited with 12S phones.
All Kinds of weather.
Speaking of the weather. Topeka
has its RaineS, Shows and Clouds. ac-
cOrding to the phone directory Skat-
ing is good with Lakes, Waters and
Ice. There are Pooles and bitches to
Wade. The Waters are easy to cross
as there is a Bridge and several
Ferrys.
Intermingled with the Roses are
Thorns but Flowers help to make the
city beautiful. Of course the city has
its Allees as Veil as Streets and num-
erous Lanes. There are Rocks and
Stones. There are two Parks
There are Seeds with which to grow
Plants and Blossoms from which
Berrys are developed if the Frosts do
not Nipp them. For gardening pur-
poses there is one Hoe and five Rakes.
The specific size of Topeka is not
given in the directory but one Platt
of Six AkerS is mentioned.
Topeka rivals Kansas City, accord
ing to the directory. There are four
teen Hills and one Hightower.
There are several ancient families
in the city. There are sixteen Adams
and one Adamson as well as Old and |
Young. Topeka also mas it's Kane and |
Abel.
The directory only credits the city |
with one Church and one Elder.
The citizens vary greatly in size. |
there being two Lows, one Short, one /
Lower and one High. There are two 1
Hites.
ireland and French are among the !
mentioned.
There are Beers by the Case. The ]
city prides itself with only one Hus- /
band. Topeka has its Hicks.
The necessity of a curfew is not |
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-18
KUEHLING AGAIN IN CUSTODY
st. Louis Police Caught Him in Act
of Removing Handouts.
(Rv the Assoeiated Press)

ST. Louis, Nov. 1S.-Roy II. kuehl-
ing was held here today for Sheriff
4. P. Church of Nevada, Mo. from
whom he escaped by leaping from a
train near Pilot Grove, No, last
Thursday night while the sheriff was
taking him to the state penitentiary at
jefferson City to begin serving five
year sentence for shooting his wife,
kathleen, at Eldorado Springs, Mo,
last September %.
Kuehling. who was handcuffed
when he jumped from the train as the
sheriff slept. was recaptured here by a
policeman after he had purchased a
hacksaw in the northern part of the
city and sawed apart the handouts.
He said he arrived from Pilot Grove
on freight train.