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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29

 INCLUDED IN
 SCHOOL BUDGET

An item of S32.175, under the head health and hygiene" appears in the budget of the Board of Education sub mitted to City Auditor Heating today.
 This amount includes the salaries of . medical nurses and two medical inspectors, with necessary supplies.
 The demand reopens the contest be- tween the Board of Health and the Board of Education, the latter being determined to end two-headed au- thority in the public schools.
 A member of the board said today: 'In due season evidence will be fur nished to prove the delays and expen- sive interferences with the regular operation of the schols, due to out side interference with them. It costs about $9,000- a day to operate the schools, which is something less than $2,O00 an hour.
 Ut is not too much to say that the unnecessary interferences and delays Occasioned by the Board of Health cost more in interrupted service. than the city pays to have the work done."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
BARCES REACHED HARBOR
 IN STIFF GALE

(Continued from Page D coming out of the storm so well. Trains on the New Haven road were scomewhat delayed. the train from Springfield to New York, due here at 10:15 o'clock this morning, being 20 minutes late.
 City Snow Flows Out.
 Two snow blows recently purchas- ed by Director of Public Works George M. COughlin for use of the Street department, proved their worth in the storm.
 Early this morning the two blows, with 25-fOot sweep, attached to two auto streete sprinklers, began work in the down town streets. One worked north and south and the other east and west. A path through the snow which fell during the night and early morning, was quickly cleared and the snow showed over into the gutter Traffic was unhindered while the blows worked. The banks of snow, thrown aside from the trolley tracks by Connecticut company's blows, were also showed aside.
 The trucks and a score of men un- der supervision of Supt of Streets Patrick H. Fitzpatrick and Director COughHn, began the removal of snow and the down town streets will be cleared before the day ends. The snow is being dumped into the Sound. There are ample funds in the depart n ent'S- treasury to clear any amount of snow, Director Coughlin stated to- day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
OLD POLICEMAN
 PASSES AWAY

With the death of Willis M. Ben ham. yesterday, at the home of Mrs. Carrie St. Jacques, 101 Barnett street, New Haven, Captain William Anderson Is now the only survivor of the Bridgeport police force of 1885. MT. Benham was a membe CT of the local police force for nearly 40 years. and was widely known and respected
 He was app pointed a patrolman when 44 years of age. He was then made court officer and later doorman. which position he held un- tfl he retired about five years ago. He was born in Middlebury, Conn.,, April 29, 1884.
 MT. Benham was a civil war vet eran. During the war he served as sergeant with the Second Connecti- cut Light Battery and saw considera- ble service. He was in the battles of Fort Morgan, Fort Gaines. and Gettysburg. He is survived by a son, Edison Benham of Mount Vernon, N. Y. Funeral services will be held at the mortuary chapel of Henry E. Bishop. 274 Fairfield avenue, at a time to be announced later.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
SCHOOL BUDGET
 IS INCREASED
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 The item of s7,50O has been added for Summer schools. A survey of the system, partially made, indicates that the city is paying for something like 7,C00 years of re-education. That is, boys and girls who fall behind in one or two studies do not finish in the usual time. and have to be educated at the expense of the city for six months, a year or two years more at cost of $50 or S60 a, year A Sum mer school uhe board believes would put these children, for the most part, up to the standard in rhe studies in which they are behind and they would finish school in the usual time. Transportation Cost.
 An item, approximately $1o,000 to $t4,C00, is included to pay for the transportation of the Junior Normal school class to a State Normal school This btem will disappear in 1924 It is occasioned by the suspension of the City Normal school and the agree ment of the board to pay the trans portation of the Junior class 10 State Normal school When this class graduates in 1924 it is estimated that there will be enough City Norman school graduates to supply the Bridgeport schools for four years.
 The budget includes STA which is the city's contribution to the oper- ation of the State Trade school, un- der an agreement made many years ago. In the items for water and coal, there is a considerable jump. The price of water, owing to an increase of rates, will be sS.S0o more In 1922 $3,2OO was appropriated for water, the rates were raised and the actual cost was $7.00O. The item for fuel is increased by $7.5Oo. The item of janitors salaries shows an in crease of S6,503, which is the amount of the raise granted to them a. year ago, and denied by the Board of Ap- Dortionment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
FORMER SENATOR
 BOTSFORD DEAD

Charles H. Botsford. for many years one of Bridgep oI7ts most prom inent citizens. died at his home in 1rantstan avenue at o'clock this morning. MT. Botsford had been in i'll health for some time. He was 70 years old and was born in Newtown and moved to this city while 8 young man. He has resided here ever since.
 For over 20 years he has been a member of the Board of Building Commissioners and was recently ap- pointed by Mayor Fred Atwater to the electrical commission. MT Botsford was 32nd degree Mason and was affiliated with the Shriners, the Elks and was a former president of the Bridgeport Club. He was a state representative in 1903 and for mer member of the Foot Guards.
 He leaves a son, Frederick w, of Stratford "a daughter, Mrs. Jennie Harris of Worcester, two grand daughters, and two brothers, Edward J. and Howard S., of Newtown.
 The funeral will be heR Sunday from his late home. Burial will be in Newtown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
S65,OOO WILL
 IS PR0BATED

The wiHHof the late Elizabeth W. Moore. who died here recently. was filed for probate today. The estate is valued at s65, ,oOO in cash and se- curites- A sister ot the deceased Mary l. Lewis is the chief Beneficiary under the will being left the income of the state. After her death the fol- lowing benefit under the will: Noun tain Grove Cemetery $500; Protest ant Widows association s3OOO; Bridgeport Ladies Charitable society $500; Protestant Orphan asylum $500; Mrs. AdeHna E. Sherman $500: FiIlzabeth and Mary w. Scofield, $500 each; Louisa Hough, $500; to each of the following the sum of $500 is g1ven, Mary P. Chichester and Emily Chichester of Norwa1k; Jason Water man, Washington, D. C.; Florence Waterman, of Orange. N. J.; Helen waterman; the rest and residue of the estate is then left to Edward L. and Charles R. Smith
 Samuel F. Beardsley is named exc cutor- Two codicial are attached to the will.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
BELIEVE MISSING
 BOY KIDNAPPED

New Haven, Dec. 29-After drain ing the Mill River flats under the cragS of East Rock. police and other city eTnployes found no sign of the body of Albert Zelukevich, aged seven, missing from his home near East Rock park since Christmas Day, and now it is believed the child was Kidnapped. Parents of the boy re- ported he had fallen through the ice of Mill Rfver and though immediate search was started though the river was not drained until today, when tdde gates were opened and the whole flats cleaned out.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
WOULD ABOLISH WEST VIRGINIA
 DRY SQUAD
Democratic Lower House of Legislature Plans Move
 to Reduce Taxes
CBy International News Servce.)

Charleston, w. Va, Dec. 29.-An effort to abolish the State Prohibition Department will be made when the meets in January, accord ing to current reports here. The effort will originate in the House of Delegates, which is Democratic. What will be the attitude of the upper chamber, which is Republican, is un- certain.
 That the Prohibition Department is a needless expense to the taxpayers will be contended by those fathering the move. Democratic candidates for campaign. pledged themselves to re- duce taxes if put into office. The De- partment of Prohibition formerly was a bureau in the Tax Commissioners office, but the last Legislature. which was Republican in both branches made it a, separate department W. G. Brown, incumbent, was appointed its first head.
 Supporters of the abolition move want the enforcement of the prohibi- ton law placed back in the hands of State and county officers. Enforce ment can be effectively accomplished this way. it is contended. since the State police have been reorganized hnd enlarged under act of the last Legislature. The burden of dry law has fallen upon the State police, anyway, it is declared, and they, with the cooperation of county authorities, are capable of discharging the duty as effectively as it can be done by the present Prohibition De- partm6nt.
 Should additional forces be neces- sary an effort will be made to divert the appropriation for the Prohibition Department to the Department of Public Safety, under which the State police operate
 Any move to abolish the department or reduce it's appropriation will be bitterly fought by the Anti-Saloon League. of which Rev. O. M- Pullen is the head.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
.BROADCASTERS TO
 DISCUSS AIR LAWS

(By International News Service.o
 Chicago, Dec. Reconsideration of of the present confusion in the air will come up for discussion at the National BroadcasterS' League meet ing here on January Is. It will be the first gathering of the league since its organization in October.
 Among questions to be considered will be whether copyrighted music including grand opera. can be trans mitted by radio throughout the United States without payment of fees to the owners of the copyright. The attitude of the league toward the radio bill introduced in Congress by Wallace H. White also will be decided.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
TWO MORE IRISH
 REBELS EXECUTED

Dublin, Dec. 29-G. N. S.)-Two more Republican Irregular prisoners were executed by the Free State authorities today.
 The executions took place at Kill kenny.
 According to the official announce ment issued here, the men were named Murphy and Whelan. They had been engaged in guerilla warfare against the Regulars.
 About II Irregulars have been executed in the past few months,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
ThermOs Bottle
 President Dead

Norwich, Dec 29-Wilram B. Walker, president Of the American Thermos Bottle company of this city, died at his home in New London. early today, after a five weeks illness of heart trouble
 MT. Walker was born in Racine, Wis, 55 years ago and came here in 1912. He had extensive business connections in New York.
 MT. Walker was twice married and is survived by his second wife, who was Miss NIarce1la Rinn of New York. and a daughter by his first wife and two sons by his second marriage. The burial will be in WoodIawn cemetery, New York
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
MAYOR TO GIVE
 OUT MUNICIPAL PLUMS TOMORROW

Definite action as to appointmen to city boards and governing com missions of the city government have stated today. The list of appoint ments has been seen by Democratic Town Chairman John J. McGuinness. He. however, withheld comment on the list.
 The mayor stated That the list of appointments would not be released until tomorrow. Letters notifying the lucky ones are ready for the mail but will not be sent until to- morrow. Chairman McGuinness held a long conference with John A. Cor nell. city attorney and former town hartman
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
Police Official
 Expires on Street

New Britain, Dec. 29-Captain Thomas w Grace. a veteran member of the police department and one of the best known police officials in this state, dropped dead this morning while on the way to police head quarters. Patrolman James McCabe was driving him to the station when he complained Of feeling i'll. The patrolman drove him to a doctors of flee and he fell dead as he attempted to enter the house.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
Charity Lodge Gives
 Xmas Entertainment

The members of Charity Lodge of the Rebeccas. I. O. O. F., gave a Christmas entertainment at their rooms last evening. About 400 mem bers attended and applause was ac- corded the entertainers in abundance. Miss Janet Clark. a pupil of Professor Daniel Guilty, rendered a few Grecian dances which were well received Miss Jennie Fitzroy. a contralto so- loist, sang selection appro0rlate to the occasion Presents were distri- buued to the children of the mem bers present
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
Seeks to FOreclOSe on Husband of
 Assault Victim

Benjamin Mahl. butcher, who re sides at 235 Washington avenue, this city, has petitioned for Foreclosure proceedings on the property Of Henry Mayer, West End butcher, whose wife figures as the victim of an alleged as sault committed by Joseph Valentine and James Sullivan of this city
 Mahl claims that a promissory note aDd That a mortgage as security was given in return. Payment has not been made and a foreclosure is sought.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
Saltus Fortune
 to His BetrOthed

London Dec 2e-U- N. S.)-John Sanford Saltus. New York scientist. who died dn London from accidental poisoning last June. bequeathed sSoO .oO0 to his betrothed Mrs. Es- teile Eugene Campbell. it was reveal ed to-day when the will was made public Saltus left S165, ,000 to var tous American charities During the latter pa1-t of his life SaItus spent most of his time in London and in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
McKOin Ill in
 Baltimore Hospital

Baltimore. Md, Dec. 29.-Dr. NJ. McKoin, held for Ghe Louisiana au- ehorities in connection with the Msr Rouge tragedy. today was moved to the hospital of the Baltimore City lasl suffering with a severe bron- chial attack His friend, Dr. Hugh H. Yourg. was called to attend him this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
Mrs. Helen SlnalIey.

Helen Smalley wife of John Smal- ley, died yesterday at the family home sos Lafayette street. The funeral will be held Saturday morn ing at S-S0 o'clock from the home of her parents Mir and Mrs Anthony Malfnowski. sos Lafayette street. A high mass of requiem will be cele brated at g o'clock in St Nichaers Polish R. C. church. Burial will be in St. MichaeTs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
FILIPINO MAYOR WANTS
 TO EDUCATE I1ABORERS.
By International News servic


 president of the City of Pasay. a su- burb of Manila, is starting propasan- da to establish a great Governments or private school whereby" Juan de la Cru (the common laborers) may have an opportunity of realiing the beauties of science, sociology, the arts and agriculture through core spondence- He believes that while the Govern nment is educating a part of the youth of the islands through the public schools the laborer is be- ing neglected.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
ATTORNEY SWORN IN.

Lincoln Tyler, a practicing attor- ney of New York, who resides in Stamford, admitted to the Connecti- cut bar December 15 last, was sworn in today during the short calendar session of the Superior court by CelrlS Fred Tracy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
DIVORCE PETITION.

Augusta N Haggstrom of White N. \, today filed a petition for divorce from John Haggstrom of Norwalk, claiming that he deserted her January ', 1919, and asking for the custody of minor child.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
BERNHARDT GAINING.

Paris, Dec. 29-G. N. SD-Mme. Sarah Bernhardt, world famous ac- tress. who is i'll, showed further im- provement today, and her friends are hopeful that all danger is now pass ed. She was allowed to leave her bed to receive some intimate friends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
sELECTNIAN SWORN IN.

James Small, elected selectman in the last city election, was today sworn in as selectman by Assistant City Clerk James J. Whelan-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
Mrs Hilda M. Thompson.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda Nj. Thompson, of 1494 Iranistan avenue. were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the First Swedish M. F. church. Rev. John Johansson con ducted the services Many relatives and friends attended. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
Lemp Suicide in
 Brewery Office

St. Louis, Dec. 29. - William J. Lenp, rormerzbrewer. today was found revolver found nearby. Police expressed the belief he had commit ted suicide. His father and a sister also took their own lives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
Mrs. JennIe s. yentuIett-

Mrs. Jennie s. NentuIett. 4S, WIG of Frederick Ventulett of East Main street, Stratford, died yesterday af- Srnoon at the Bridgeport hspital, af- ter a few weeks illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday after noon at 2:39fo'clock at the late home Interment will be in Union cemetery, Sfratford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
NEW YORK STOCK
 EXCHANGE

Reported over the private wires of T. L. Watson & Co.,, Bankers and Brokers, corner Main and John streets, Bridgeport, Conn. Members of New York Stock Exchange
 12 O'Clock Noon Prices
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
Mrs Mar~aret TT rtvrch.

After a brief illness, Mrs. Margaret died yesterday of pneumonia at the family home, S52 Colorado avenue. Besides her husband, she is survived by 8 daughter Miss Anna Gertrude Lynch: a son, William F. Lynch; two brothers, Edward and Frederick Forbes; and four sisters, Mrs. Anna Dunnigan, Mrs. Bessie Craft, Mrs Henry Reddy of California. and Mrs. George OesSau. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at S:3O o'clock from the late home. A sol emn mass of requiem will be eel ebrated at g o'clock in St. Peters s church. Interment will be in St. Mi chaers cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
Thomas r. Osborne.

Funeral services for Thomas Franklin Osborne. one year old son of MT. and Mrs. Charles W. Osborne, were held yesterday afternoon alt the family home. 20 Wade Terrace. Rev. Alfred B. Engstrom of this city off, ciated. Burial was dn Park ceme-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
OBITUARY
George E. NGaher.

The funeral of George E. Maher, who died yesterday aftern oon at the family home S2 William street. after a long illness will be held tom orrow afternoon at o'clock from his late residence. The Monitor Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which the deceased was a member. will conduct it's cer- enlony at the services.
 MT Maher had been an invalid for 12 years. He is survived by a sister, Miss May Maher. mterment will be in Union cemetery, Stratford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
Jennie NJ Kelley.

Jennie M. Kelley, widow Of the late Jeremiah H. Kelley, died yNester- day afternoon at her late resi- dence, 2367 Madison avenue. after a short illness. She leaves to mourn her loss, one brother, George L. LHom- medfsu. and two sisters. Mrs. Martin Burke and Mrs Alice Malone. The funeral will be held tomorrow after noon from her late residence at 2:30 o'clock. TnterrneBt at Park ceme- tery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-29
Freeman M. Sanford

Freeman M. Sanford, so, a chef. died yesterday at the family home, Sa Davenport street. Funeral ser vices will be held tonight at 8 o'clock at the Messiah Baptist church, ArCel street. Rev. Walter Gay. pasto.< va l ofsciaaite. Burial will be in Ever green cemetery, Brooklyn. N. Y.
Evening star., 1922-01-22
College Women to Honor
Miss Ada l.. Comstock

The college women's dinner at
Wardman Park Inn tomorrow night
in honor of Miss Ada l.. Comstock.
dean of Smith College and president
of the American Association of Uni
versity Women, is creating great in
terest among the college groups In
nhe city. Mrs. Samuel Herrick. 1912
Nacomb street. chairman of the COM
mittee on arranging the dinner, IS as.
sisted by the presidents of the local
college clubs. Mrs. Paul Kaufman Is
in charge of Brown. Mrs. C.. D. Her
ron, Byrn Mawr; Miss Shirley Fair.
Chicago University; Miss H. Shelby
Holbrook, Columbia University; Miss
Grace Bennett. Cornell; Miss Bertha
p, Swan, Elmira College; Miss Fran :
ces Chaplin, Goucher College; Mrs. A.
n. Talbot, Mills College; Mrs. ]. II.
Hilderbrand. Mount Holyoke: Mrs. E.
c. Bower, Pomona College; Miss +.
Lamar, Randolph Macon College;
Miss Mary Switzer. Radcliffe; Mrs:
Gregg c. Birdsell. Smith; Miss Maud
Gaynor, Trinity; Mrs. J. D. A. Nor
row, University of California;: DR..
Jane Sherzer. University of Michi-
gan; Mrs. Cazenove G. Lee, jr., Vas
sar, and Miss Sibyl Baker. Wellesley.
Evening star., 1922-01-22
Nine. Jusserand
> Heads Patronesses

Nine Jusserand. wife of the am
bassador of France, heads the list OF
patronesses for the annual ball OF
the Trinity College Alumnae. which
will be given Friday evening. Feb
ruary 3. in the bathrooms Of the New
Willard Hotel. Among the other
patronesses will be Sonora de Riano
wife Of the ambassador of Spain
Baroness de Cartier. wife of the am
bassador of Belgium: Mrs. Fall. wife
of the Secretary of the Interior; Mrs
Taft. wife of the Chief Justice; Mrs
Milton E. Allies. Mrs. William S. Ben,
son, Mrs. Paul Bleyden, Miss Mabel
Boardman, Nine. Calderon, Mrs
Thomas H. Carter. Mrs. James A
cahill. jr.; Mrs. D. j: Callahan, Mrs
Charles A. Camalier. Mrs. John Cam
mack, Mrs. ]. W. Coughter. Mrs. John
Densmore, Mrs. Nellie Fealey; Mrs
S. A. w. Gleason. the Misses kerby
Miss Elsie Herman, Mrs. Thomas Lane
Miss Elizabeth v; Moore Mrs: JOSEPH pl
Rafael L. Shanafelt and Mrs. John
James Walsh.
Evening star., 1922-01-22
Washington Cotillon
Dance Is Announced

The first dance Of the Washington
Cotillion will be given tomorrow even.
ing in the bathrooms Of the New
Willard Hotel at 10 o'clock. Mrs
Mahlon Pitney and Mrs. Richard H
Townsend will receive the guests
and Mr.. Gist Blair. chairman, will
make the presentations. Mr.. Jules
Henri de Sibour will lead the open
ing figure. The committee for this
season includes Mr.. Blair. chairman;
Mr.. ]. Vaudeville Carlisle. Mr.. de
Sibour, Mr.. John Washington Dav-
idge. Mr.. George A. Garrett. Mr.
Charles c. Glover. jr.. Mr.. Charles
Noble Gregory. Mr.. Edward A. Har-
riman. Mr.. John B. Henderson. Mr.
Coleman Jennings, Mr.. Marshall
Langhorne, Mr.. Alexander B. Legare
Mr.. Basil Miles, Mr.. Edward A.
Mitchell. Mr.. Robert Stead, jr., Mr.
Walter R. Tuckerman. Mr.. Horace
H. Westcott. Mr.. Clarence r. Wilson,
Mr.. Jennings c. Wise and Mr.. William
Bowie Clarke, secretary.
Evening star., 1922-01-22
Festivities in Honor
OF the Brides-to-Be

A charmingly arranged tea will be
given this afternoon by Miss Ger
trude Coumbe and Miss Sallie Nor
veil Lark!n from s to 8 o'clock at the
home Of Maj. and Mrs. Coumbe, 144s
Girard street, in honor OF Miss Mary
Isabelle Trigg, whose marriage to
Mr.. Bradner Dundy Wheeler will take
place tomorrow morning. The deco
rations will be pink roses and sweet
peas, the flowers forming charming
centerpieces for the tea table, where
Mrs. Coumbe and Mrs. Lansing NJ.
Dow will preside.
Assisting the young hostesses will
be Miss Annie Wall Baldwin. Miss
Helen Maley and Mss Martha Trigg.
Miss Annie Wall Baldwin and Miss
Helen Maley entertained at bridge
party Friday night for Miss Trigg
and her wedding party. having
specially appropriate decoration for
the supper table, Of which miniature
bride and bridegroom were the chief
features. Guests at the bridge in
included Miss Martha Trigg, Miss
Mary Melvin, Miss Elsie Harman.
Miss Gertrude Coumbe and Miss Sal
lie Norvell Larkin. Last evening the
BRIDE elect entertained a number Of
her young friends. including the we'd
dj
morrow night Mrs. Merritt Nc
Whoter will entertain for the bride.