The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-20
STAMFORD


 Millions for defense, but not one sent for tribute"
 With $500 raised Saturday night at the Town Hall for the defense of Town Manager Rutherford H. Hun ter, committees were on the Job bright and early yesterday adding to the de- fense fund that will enable Hunter to employ sufficient. councel to insure an even battle in Superior court, when Hunter is forced to defend the quo warrants proceedings brought against him by Frank E. Conine. First select government, only has official business on his hands a few days in years time; but who under the old idea, which will probably never come back, was just about the whole works.
 The fund was increasing steadily all day yesterday, and those who in- tend to see the matter through as a mount can be increased as necessity demands, knowing full well that the opposition, too. Is being put to vir- tually the same expense.
 Hunter is still manager. His case is scheduled for hearing in Superior court tomorrow before Judge John w. Banks It is not improbable that continuance will be asked because of the fact that not until the week end was Judge w. H. Combey, formerly City attorney of Bridgeport, formally and positively engaged to defend the Town manager.
 But a little thing Gfke a few con- ought not to disturb the council. Con- tinuances is one of the things the council seems to know how to do in A. No. 1 fashion.
 In the meantime meetings of the civic" associations, in the Seventh and Eighth, in the latter on a pay-as-you- enter basis, will be held tonight. In- aSmuch as no orations from council men, or cross examinations of Hunter are on the cards as headlines, it is presumed that both sessions are to be routine and peaceable in nature which will be a novelty. However, it is pro- bable that for those attending, in the eight the dues must be paid. All will likely be asked to park their potatoe mashers, rolling pins, ice picks, milk bottle openers, and second hand cho- colate eclairs at the door.
 'tSchang" Wheeler presided at the mass meeting Sunday night, which was mostly orderly, and had no trou- ble T stirring up all the enthusiasm necessary to guarantee battle against those whom he states "are en- deavoring for there own interests, to destroy the present form of govern ment." Hundreds of Stratford resi- dents believe 1t is just that idea
 The committes who will gather in the sheckles in the various districts indirectly benefited by the ash cans, are, First, A. Fellows and Mrs. An derson: Second. E. F. White and Mrs. Wardman and Mrs. James Flood; Fifth, J. R. Cole and Mrs. Bessie Ely; Wallace; Seventh, H. M. Ellsworth, and Mrs. Harry Wilcoxson; Eighth, 1 Mir. Vanderbilt and Mrs. J. Kennedy: Ninth, John Smith and Mrs Albert Leroy Lewis for treasurer, and every body agreed.
 The rain will give the fire depart spring grass fires were raging yes terday. Neighbors put out several that threatened houses in the Para disc Lawn section in the early morn again late in the afternoon. the fires became menacfng and the fire de- partment was called, giving Chief Judson @ chance to "enjoy' the roads
 At five o'clock Saturday night light Ford delivery truck with load of charcoal for a Windsor avenue driver took one look at at Woodlawn avenue and from the condition of the street thought it was Windsor. l All four wheels settled in frozen rut that was so deep the springs hit the hump" The driver finally man | aged to make a getaway, and de1iv- | cred the charcoal a few block away | on Windsor, at 7:15.
 Persons wfHol are supporting the | charter. meaning at this time Hunter. are not forgetting that the council-t manager form of government has been in existence about six months, and that a lot of roads, "absent side | walks out-ofSdate fire fighting equipment inadequate schools, and what not, have been accommodating for years.
 Tonight at the stratford theatre PoIa Negri in 'The Last Payment will be the feature. There will also be a comedy and @ news reel.
 Stratford is still paying the high est fare to the Connecticut company of any community in the state. Strat- if the council would not fight harder ties Commission if at least a portion of the council was not enjoying the sensation of riding the pretty yellow cars with a pass. Think it over.
 The American Legion at tomorrow | nights meeting will study plans for | the Sterling emoriaI to be erected l on Main street, next to the library. i