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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
CROWN IS READY
 NEW ROWING CHAMP

Philadelphia, Aug 5-A new na- tional sculling champion will be crowned today at the Ggolden Anni- versary Regatta of the National As sociation of Amateur Oarsmen ever the mile and a quarter course on the Schuylxill river. Contenders for the title now held by Walter M. Hoover of Duluth, premier sculler of the world, include Hilton Belyea, of tne St. John Amateur Rowing club, St. John, N. B.; Paul Costello, Vesper Boat club, Philadelphia, and Louis Zoha, first Bohemian Boat club, New York, because he has not had sufh- cient time to get in condition since his victory in the diamond sculls in England, Hoover will not row in the championship singles held today.
 Owing to his two remarkable dis plays of prowesS in winning the as sociation singles yesterday, the Cana dian veteran ruled the favorite over his younger opponents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
Mammoth Assembly Of Musicians To
 Meet In New Orleans

New Orleans, Aug. 5s-New Orleans will entertain the largest assembly of musical organizations in it's history during the American Legion national. convention next October. according to plans announced by the convention band contest committee.
 More than 100 bands and drum corps from all parts of the country tests. Entries, which will be restrict- ed to Legion organizations viii be Judged by a committee of New Or jeans musicians as the units march by the reviewing stand in the convention parade.
 Prizes for the band contest will bef First. s1.ooo; second. $500. end third. s250. Bands will be judged on the following basis: Playing. 75 points; appearance, 10 points: marching. 10 points and number of Instruments, 5 points.
 test will receive S250,. with & prize ot s1oo for second place. Playing wals a count for 50 points; appearance 20 noints: marching, 20 points, and nun- Der of instruments. 10 points.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
RAILROAD CLERKS WIN FIGHT FOR SAT,
 HALF HOLIDAY

New Haven, Aug. 5-Terms of the agreement between the New York,
 New Haven and Hartford Railroad and the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks. Freight Handlers, express and Station Employes went Into effect today. when the clerks were granted the Saturday half holiday This was one of the points in dispute which brought the clerks to the brink of a strike, which was only averted when the United States Labor Board requested the road to restore certain privileges. The wage problem is still to be solved, but it is believed that this will be adjusted with the Labor Board without calling for a strike.
 Today is Tag Day" here under the auspices of the 1,200 striking shop men of the New Haven road. Funds collected will be used for needy fami- lies of the men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
THOROUGHBREDS
 BRING $107,750

Saratoga Springs, N. Y, Aug. D. Thirty-eight head of thoroughbred yearIings were sold here last night for S107,75O, an average of S2,S3S.42 each.
 Mrs. Payne Whitney, owner of the Greentree stable, outbid a number of the sharpest judges of thoroughbred horsefiesh in the country and paid the top price S9,500 for year1ing colt by Omar Karyyam, out of Mary Maud. The Oakridge stable paid $9,000 for and another by the same sire out of Prude, went to the Quicy stable for SS,5OO. The Quincy stable also paid SS,O0O for a colt by Omar Khayyam deSiriOnS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
Motor Lifeboat Has
 Wide Cruising Radius

London, Aug. 5-A new motor hfeboat, said to be the largest and most powerful craft of the kind Royal National Lifeboat Institution. It is called the Barnett Twin Screw
 Practica1ly unsuitable, the Barnett Twin Screw has as many water-tight compartments as a modern battle cruiser. Her radius of action is any thing up to 150 miles. She carries a life saving net, a line throwing gun and searchlight. Her engines are two Of the new six cylinder 75 horse power motors and it is said thev will continue working even when com pletely submerged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
DEAD MAN, WINNER
 ON PRIMARY TICKET

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 5-A1th ough dead, Lemuel P. Padgett of Columbia, will be declared the Democratic nom tnee for Congress from the Seventh district in Tennessee, when the off, cial canvass of returns are made August 23, according to Nelson Fisher, chairman of the State Demo- cratic legislative committee.
 The nomination of Padgett was legal in svery respect" MT. Fisher said, land it will not be necessary to hold another primary to name his successor. It will be in the power of the Congressional committee from that district to select another Demo- crat nOn1inee''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
ELLIOTT GOING BAK.

Election of a military enrolment registrar will come up at Mondays s meeting of the Common Council. It is generally believed that Frank E. Elliott, the present registrar, will be returned to office. Military enroll ment registrar is elected annually by the council in August. The salary connected with the office is S350.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
4 PERSONS BURNED
 IN ELM CITY FIRE

New Haven. Aug. Flour persons were seriously burned here last night when fire burned part of the home of Louis Massaro. 54 Cherry Anne street. Fannie Massaro. IA, Is in a hospital . suffering from burns about the body and was the most seriously burned of the four. It is said that her condition is grave The fire is believed to have been started by the overturning of a lamp in a room in the front part of the house.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
N. H. NEWSBOY ENDS
 LIFE WITH BULLET

New Haven, Aug. 5-Solomon Ru- Din, B, better known here as Jake the Newsboy," was found dead yesaer- day in front of his homS with bull let wound behind the right ear. A ,32 calibre revolver was found beside him and police reported his death as a suicide. He was long a newsboy in the heart of the business district ,here and was known to thousands. It is believed that business troubles caused his action
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
NINE ARRESTS IN
 SAVIN ROCK RAID

New Haven, Aug. 5-Nine pnoprie- tors of Savin Rock were arrested last night following a raid by state and local police who sought evidence of liquor. All nine furnished bonds for their appearance in West Haven town court today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
FRATERNITY CONVENTION DATE

New Haven, Aug. 1.-The twentieth annual convention of Sigma Lamda Nu Fraternity will be held in this city August g to 26 under the aus pices of the New Chapter. About 200 delegates are expected.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
RED sOX BUYS PITCHER.

Memphis, Tenn. Aug 5.-Daniel CHy) rolkes. right handed pitcher of the Memphis S0utherfl Association team, has been Sold to the Boston Americans for s1e,o0o and will join the Red Sox at the close of the Southern season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
Theodore Hubben.

Theodore Hubbell, so, retired far mer of Walnut Tree Hill, Huntington, dropped dead yesterday noon while on his way home from work. He is sur vived by his widow, two sisters, Mrs. Theodore Beach, Mrs. Charles Shelton of Monroe; two daughters Mrs. Charles Nichols of Monroe and Mrs. James Fair of Huntington. The fu- neral will be held at o'clock Mon day afternoon from his late home. Burial will be in Monroe Center
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
Edna P0fZ

Edna POtZ.
 The funeral of Edna Pot4 daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Pot8, was held yesterday afternoon from the home of the parents, 96 Read street. Burial was in Park cemetery. Rev. Herman Wehmeyer officiated-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
Gloria Railing.

Fneral services for Gloria, infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Ealing, will be held this afternoon from the home of the parents, Surf avenue, Stratford. Burial will be in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
Mrs. Caroline Adams.

MrS. CaTOllno AQaI1S.
 The funeral of Mrs. Caroline Ad- ams who died Tuesday at the home of her granddaughter Mrs. George w. Meder, 29 Minor avenue, Stratford will be held this afternoon from her granddaughter's home. Burial will be in Mt. Grove cemetery, this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
Harlan IT. Cole.

The announcement of the death of Mrs. Harlan T. Cole at her summer home at Month Rye Beach, Ports mouth, Saturday, July 29, will come as a shock to many of her acquaint- ances in this city where she formerly resided. Since her leaving this city several years ago she had made sev- era1 visits to this city and had won for herself a large circle of friends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
OBITUARY
John Schwing,

John Schwing of the John Schwing corporation, manufacturers of cor nices and skylights and general sheet metal work. died last night at his home, 19 Dixon avenue. at the age of 59 years, following a short illness. He is survived by his wife; four sons, Frederick, John, Harry and Theo- dore; two daughters. Mrs. Louis Dobb of Detroit, and Mrs Catherine Bou- ton of New York; two sisters, Eliza beth DiehI and Lena Apfel; three grandchildren, Edna and John Schwing and Ruth Lobb Funeral ar
 engagements will be announced later.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-05
Elizabeth Miller Baker.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Mil Ter Baker was held yesterday after noon from the mortuary chapel o Frank Poke and Son, 773 State stree with services in the Hungarian Re formed church. Rev. E. Komjath officiated. Burial was in Mt. Grov cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-29
Mrs. johnson TO ReCeiUe
Prize for Essay FridG,

Mrs. Fred II. Johnson 211 s. Main
ST. the winner of a $3.50 cash prize
for the hest letter on Handy Uses
OF the Perfection Oil Heater" Will
receive the prize i'm the display win
dow of the George Wheelock and Co.
store Friday at 1890 O'Clock a
representative of the Perfection oil
Heater Co. viii be here to present
Mrs. Johnson with the money.
over 10000 letters were received
in answer 10 the announcement OF
the contest that of Mrs Johnson
being chosen as third best The
thought and interest in the heater
that was evident i'm the letter was
responsible for the choice. accord
ing 70 a representative of the com
pany. over 12O different uses for
the oil stove were named in the
letter
The various products OF the COM
pany. said TO be the biggest manu-
facturers of oil burning devices in
the world will be displayed i'm the
windows Of the Wheelock store.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-29
MANY ENTER INTO
POLITICAL FIGHT
FOR TWO PARTIES
Luther, Carson Aide, Seeks
County Office CaIef Up
for State Senate.

James " Luther superintendent
OF the water works under the ad-
miristration of Mayor T.. r. Carson,
careened into the political limelight
Tuesday by making known his cam
didaCy for county assessor subject TO
the republican primaries Mr.. Lu-
Their. who resides at 915 +. COlfaX
av. is well known in South Bend
not only because of his activity in
the former administration but fur
Their because he is a native of this
community.
Mr.. Luther's entrance into the
running for county assessor IS com
pet.tive with that Of Ira Finch. Of
North Liberty. who several weeks
ago announced his candidacy. Both
are republicans. The only demo-
cratic candidate 10 make bid for
this office 10 date ia Roscoe c. TruaN.
the present incumbent.
J Edward Kindig, 2616 Lincoln
way w. NIishawaka, is another late
entry into the primary campaign. He
filed as candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination Of county auditor.
Mr.. Kindig is a real estate operator
with offices i'm the Conservative Life
Bldg.
Candidates for repres antat.ves to
the upper and lower houses II the
state assembly came TO the for.
Tuesday morning. NJ. T. Calef re-
publican, 200 s. Scott st. former
representative. filed for senator.
opposing the candida ~ OF Arthur
Hurter who had previously iled.
a. y. DuComb. SIC Marion s.. re-
publican. announced himself can
didete for representative. Walter A.
Rice. democrat. 715 Riverside Or.
viii make the race for state rep
resentative from this couny on the
democratic ticket.
other declarations of candidates
included that OF Victor Bates. demo
crat of olive township. for assessor.
and Charles A. Houser. republican of
Liberty township. for trustee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-29
Clinton Matthews
Is Laid to Rest
As Scouts Mourn
Friends and Classmates of
Youth Pay Final Homage
at Westminster Church.

Final tribute 20 Clinton Matthews
onebf the eight boy scouts from this
city who lost their lives jim the tr1Eic
accident AT Magician Lake. We're paid
him by classmates. his brother
scouts. friends and relatives. az
funeral services held Tuesday after
noon az the Westminster Prcsbytc-
rian church
The body was taken to the church
from the Jones Chapel az i o'clock
where it was viewed hy hundreds OF
the boys friends before the funeral
services at $3.50 o'clock Rev III IS.
Crosse. pastor OF the church. offci-
ated at the services and Delivered the
sermon.
The Matthews family and re,a-
t.ves. with Boy Scouts OF Troop g.
occupied the front part OF the
church. while the rear seats were
occupied by friends Of the dead
scout. Members Of the Trio BOYS
club. OF which the deceased was a
membe acted as pail bearers. They
were: Paul F'ortenbaucher, F'rede
rick Place. Frank Fleck. Harold
Trager. Raymond Kuespert and
Edward Grimm
Rev. Crosse IN delivering his SER
mon paid a glowing tribute 20 the
character Of the dead boy telling Of
his good clean life and mode OF live
ing NO one could be better pre-
pared for death than was Clinton
Matthews. Rev. Crosse said. 'Al-
though he IS dead HIS work and
ideals demonstrated in scout life and
in the church Will live"
The church and casket we're beau
tifuuy decorated with many floral
pieces Appropriate songs hy the
Amphion quartet were sung during
the service.
After the church ceremony the
body was escorted by Boy Scouts %
Highland cemetery where the com
initial service was read and the body
laid 10 rest
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-29
Famous Painting to Be on
Exhibit at OIirer Today

South Bend lovers of art today
will see ON exhibit az the oliver
hotel Gold room. Roaring Rocks.
% painting by Leon landmark, a
native Of Sweden The picture is
being shown here before being
taken on TO Ohio. where it viii be
sold by the Chicago painter
Two exhibits will be held today
the first from until o'clock this
afternoon Mrs William NJ Dam
nor. ir heads the committee i'm
charge az the FIRST showing while
Airs. j. ~ Stephenson is i'm charge
of the committee ON the evening
exhibit.
Through the courtesy of l. j. OIL
Uer Rough Winds. from the brush
of Drinks. of Norwas. a painting
purchased 10y Mr.. OUier on his re-
cent trip around the world. VIII be
cNhibitde. T. is one OF three Of
Drinks works in the OIher home
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-29
NeitzeL Home Is
Scene of Sorrow
At Final Service
Former Comrades Seek Last
Glimpse of Youth at First
of Tuesday Funerals.

A steady stream Of neighbors and
friends filed IN and out of the Nett
eel residence, at noon yesterday. TO
pay respects TO Phillip Nettzel, the
first of the youthful Boy Scout vic
Tins Of the Magician Lake tragedy
to be buried yesterday.
Many Of his former comrades were
present TO maintain order. but all
eagerly sought a final glimpse OF
their former little pal Tears rush
ed 10 the eyes of the viewing process
sion as they gazed upon the boy. who
was admired for his gentlemanly
manners and his efforts to live up
TO the scout code, by everybody in
the neighborhood
The same cheerful expression that
always marked his countenance
in life. was evident as he lay
reposed prepared for the life be
yond. There was no sign Of suffer
ing on that childish face. He met
death i'm the same joyful manner as
ne so often greeted his friends and
playmatcs
The long line OF humanity termin-
ated only when the funeral services
were read at the home at 1880, Rev
A. r. Hamilton officiating
Throngs crowded the immediate
vicinity as the little casket was
borne from the home by James and
Ivan Hum. Arthur and Levarne
Brant. Charles Hamilton and Her
bert Slements. chums Of the dead
youth old and young alike we're
seen to breathe a sigh and turn
aside as the cortege passed through
the collection Of spmpathizing
neighbors and friends
Long before the funeral process
sion left the residence, great throngs
gathered in and about the Pennsyl-
vania and Rush ST.. Free Methodist
held at . o'clock. Rev. 4. r. Ham
ilton, pastor, officiating. assisted by
Rev. c. s. Huston. Mishawaka and
Rev II. H. Holman OF the First
United Brethren church. this city.
Rev 4. r. Hamilton eulOgized the
manly and noble spirit exemplifed
even unto death. by little Phillip
Neitzel The spirit of the Boy Scouts
so reverendTy cherished and admired
by the youth, were referred TO and
the lesson TO he derived from the
example set by one Of the strongest
advocates Of sc0utship.
At the conclusion Of the services
the congregation was permitted a
last view of the remains before they
We're taken 70 the family burial plat
in Bowman cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-29
Poultry Association 10
Hold Meeting al Niles

Discussions of the raising and Gull
ture of poultry viii comprise the
main part Of the program 10 be pre-
scented Thursday night at a meeting
of the Southwestern Michigan Poul-
try and Pet Stock association. to be
held in the chapel OF Emmanuel
Missionary college. Niles. Mich
Addresses viii he made on "Poul-
try Housing and Houses" by Prof.
Foreman. of Michigan Agricultural
college. and on Dollars and Cents
from Poultry by s. a. Smith. sup
erintendent OF the agricultural de-
partment OF Emmanuel Missionary
college. Motion pictures showing
poultry culture are 70 be presented
by Prof + l. Simonton. agricultural
country agent.
Following the business meeting
a trip 10 the college poultry plant
viii be made
b. Hazelton Smith. president OF
the association. viii preside az the
meeting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-29
ELECT HAPP HEAD
OF CITY ZONING
COMMISSION HERE
Realtor Elected President of
Newly Appointed Commits
sion at Initial Meet.

The Initial meeting Of the newly
appointed city planning and coming
commission was held last night IN
the Offices Of Mayor Ell s. scebirt at
tho city hall
The early part Of the meeting was
confined 20 organization routine. lol-
lowed by the seIection-of officers for
the commission which resulted as
follows. president. William Happ.
c-presidcnt. Ernest vs. Young;
temporary secretary, T.. J Ander-
SON
The FIRST official act of the COM
u iszsion was tho approval Of Romig
addition plat of land bounded by
Ewing av.. Gertrude ST.. and Prairie
av. which was referred to the Board
Of Public Works for recording.
80 regular meeting time was
agreed upon. the commission 10 meet
ca the call OF the president All
meetings viii be held in the office
the mayor until further notice
Discuss Zouing Plans
a number Of coming plans were
discussed iu am effort 90 arrive at a
plan that would Doe suitable for the
city OF south Bend. The systems m
vogue i'm Akron. o.. Cleveland o.,
and ST. Louis. Mo. with explanatory
notes were submitted to the commits
sion for investigation but no definite
action was taken a. last night S
meeting. 10 was decided To- invite
Robert Written. cleveland and NJ.
Bartholomew ST. Louis. coming en-
Eiueers OF national repute. 10 adj
dress the commission at a later date.
The new commission 10 which Ia
delegated. by statute authority over
coming districts and the planning OF
new improvements. is composed OF
nine members The citizen appoint
ees are. A. r Erskine manufaCtur-
er. william Happ. realtor; Fred W
Keller. reaItor; George a. Robert
son. merchant. and Ernest W. Young
architect.
one Of the members is appointed
by the city council and one each Joy
the board of park commissioners
and the board OF public works The
law requires the city engineer 10
serve as a member. l.. r. Slaughter.
president Of the board of public
works. otis s. Romine park board
member. Ralph S. Hutchinson. coun-
large and city Engineer
Fred s. Anderson are the other mem
bers Of the commission. The MEM
Sbcrs serve without compensation.
Beneficial Influence.
The purposes of the planning fea-
lures have for their basic principle
that instead Of the growth Of the city
being haphazard. it shall Doe intclli-
gently guided and directed. and when
a sound and sensible plan is worked
out and adopted it Is believed it viii
exert a very beneficial influence in
protecting the safety and attractive
ness OF the city homes from. invasions
Of business not appropriate to resi-
dental dist riots
The plan 10 be worked out hy the
commission viii be given publicity
before &c is adopted and viii be snh-
muted 20 the citizens for general
discussion and constructive criti-
Cism.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-29
NOTRE DAME NOTES

The department Of journalism
has announced that plans for the
largest Press club banquet ever
held a Notre Dame are under way.
The banquet viii be given shortly
after Easter. A committee has
been appointed with specific in
instructions to make the eats
heavy. and the ensuing progra m
short and snappy" That those or
ders will be followed Is indicated
from a tentative program discussed
at q meeting Of the committee. r
is conservativelv estimated that so
journalists vii, attend
According 70 survey recently
made among The students. per
cent of the ,men spent last summer
working and 10 percent OF these
saved amounts varying from SO
20 $1,000. Nineteen students saved
$500 or more while the vast major
ity saved between $50 and 5000. A
similar survey made last year show
ed thai 3 percent Of the students
worked and the falling off this year
seems TO be accounted for by the
statement frequently found that
work was not available. The work
done by the students showed great
variety There were day Iaborers.
lumberjacks. section hands. seamen.
walters az summer resorts. ushers
I'm theaters. chauffeurs. automobile
mechanics. blacksmiths. private sec
retaries. clerks in stores and offices
'stenographer business men and
newspaper reporters. one student
saved $3.50 as linotype operator.
while another made commission
Of $1,000 on a business deal
The investigation which disclos-
cd this information was part OF a
religious survey conducted annually
by the university. A close study IS
made Of the vacation period in or
der 70 determine IT'S influence on
the students conduct mad views Of
life. and the university authorities
are making an effort 10 instiH into
the minds OF the students the idea
that habit of saving IS an i'm
rOrtant part Of character develop
ment.