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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
'FGRANDDADDY''

of Mrs. Rhodes, who was making good record as a foreign representa- tive of the Government and was seek ing promotion. It was to help her that Mrs. Rhodes wrote to the Presf- dent. The portion of the postscript which has never been published here tofore illustrates the motherIy uuali- ties of the Presidents former teacher. and throws light on 'Warren's Iik- ing for fresh baked apple pie It reads thus:
 Nov, Warren, few lines from your old teacher. I shall now read the capitals news more closely than ever- shall watch and pray for you. You know there Is no one whose con- gratulations are more sincere, whose faith in you is more intense Time without number have I wished that your mother could have lived to wit ness this day. Often recall years ago meeting her on Greenwood street, one Sunday morning, having taken a fresh baked apple pie over to her dear boy, for he is so fond of them
 sWarren, never do anything your mother could not approve of Then the people of our U. S. will love you and hold you in as high esteem at the close of your term as they do to- day. God be with you.
 LOUISA COPE RHODES"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
PRESIDENT, NICK NAMED

father who even at an advanced age gets on the newspaper screen quite often on his account It was from his father. also. Mrs. Rhodes says, that Warren got ks inherent love for news paper work The father, Dr. Harding, was in early life a frequent contribu- tor to the Caledonia and Morrow county newspapers
 As Mrs Rhodes told her interesting story one got the impression that the two school years Warren Harding spent under the tutelage of this wom- an of pronounced views and high ideals must also have been an in- spiration to the boy.
 Part of Note to President Is Copied.
 Mrs Rhodes permitted the reporter to copy a portion of a postscript she wrote to President Harding in Janu- ary, 1921, several months after he had been elected. This was the first letter or communication of any kind Mrs. Rhodes sent to the President because she refrained from joining the mad rush of near friends and acquaint- ances to overwhe1m the President elect with congratulatory epistles that were in many instances actuated by selfish motives This postscript was added to a letter written by a friend of the President and former girl pupil
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22

several years ago, that he might have been more graceful in his ora tory, but at that time, she stated. he acknowledged that he was very much em barrassed for two reasons, one be- ing that one of his former teachers was in the audience and the other be- ing that he had lost the notes for his speech.
 Did Not Indicate Presidential
 Ambition
 Mrs Rhodes does not believe the se- cret of Warren Harding's success en- tirely originated in and with him. He did not show any special tendency to religion or spirituality in school. Mrs Rhodes said. but his mother was very religious, although of a differ ent creed than that of President Harding As a pupil in her school for two years, at a formative period in his life, the boy Harding didn't indi- cate in any way an ambition to become President nor did he show more than casual interest in political subjects. His political ambition. Mrs Rhodes believes. was fired by Mrs Harding who sensed her husbands quality and possibilities.
 The latent energy that was finally stirred in Warren Harding he got from his father. Mrs Rhodes believesHa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
Legion Observes Birthday Of The
 irst President

Harry W. Congdon Post. No. II, of the American Legion, was the only organization in Bridgeport to conduct public exercises today in honor of Washing gton's- birthday. The Nation al colors and the Post flag were flown from the clubhouse on Golden I1il1 street. About 100 people gathered at the home to attend the exercises opened by Commando P. George Moore who made a brief address on observing Washington's birthday. He was followed by Rev. Hal T. Kearns, post chaplain, who delivered an edify- ing address on the life and character of Washington. He stressed par t1cularly in his remarks the patriot ism of Washington, the lack of flags on display in this city in memory of the first president.
 Preceded by the colors, the vet erans marched under command of Post Commander Moore to the lawn where they stood at attention in salute to the co1ors The impressive cer- emony Of fidelity to the Nations flag was fittingly concluded by the firing of the national salue of 21 guns.
 Traffic was stopped during the ex- ercises through the courtesy of the Police Department. Assisting Com mander Moore the house committee was in charge of the exercises consist ing of George R. Hambrock. chair man, Harry Laufer, Leroy Fordham, and William McNulty
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22

he was bright in all of them, but not remarkably so in any branch. He was studious, but not extremely so; he was a little bit mischievous; yes, he was pretty full of mischief. but there was nothing mean about him.. Mrs Rhodes remarked reminiscently, as she recalled the characteristics of the boy whose progress as captain Of the ship of state she watches with almost motherly anxiety.
 T believe Warren's nickname was 'Granddaddy' when he went to me to school" Mrs Rhodes continued. That was because he was sort of slow in his deliberations and was kind of fatherly, too. He seemed to be a little above and over the other just naturally; he wasn't 'bossy' or
 cranky It was a strange nickname the other scholars gave him. but I can see now better than I could then how be got it. Indeed, I now see the same characteristics in Warren as Presi- dent and as a man that saw in him as a boy, only they stand out more now"
 Mrs. Rhodes doesn't know where Warren Kamaliel Harding got his middle name. She never speaks it. and in all of her mention of the Pres ident calls Exrn plain Warren" And it was as Warren" that her pupil
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
Her Grandfather Was Pioneer Teach

Her Grandfather Was Pioneer Teacher
 Louisa Cope's grandfather taught school in the rear of his shop in Lam caster County, Pennsylvania, in the pioneer days; she won local fame as a teacher forty-five years ago in Marion County, Ohio, and her daugh- Ger, Miss Iscah Rhodes. has been teacher in the Cleveland Heights grade school six years, which is the span since Mrs. Rhodes moved here from Marion. The daughter was q classmate at Marion of George B. Christian, President Harding's private secretary, and D. R. Crissinger. Comptroller of the Treasury appoint ed by President Harding, was also one of Louisa Cope's pupils at Gale donia-
 Mrs. Rhodes husband, John H. Rhodes, now deceased, was Mayor or Nevada, Ohio, when Brigadier-Gen- eral c. E. Sawyer graduated from a medical college in Cleveland and was welcomed to his home in Nevada with more than ordinary ceremony
 Is it any wonder, then, that Louisa Cope Rhodes has beautiful portrait of Warren Harding hanging in con- spicuous place in her cosy apartment home in this city?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22

who rose to fame always desired to be addressed, Mrs. Rhodes recalled. The President Gives Gentle Rejoinder
 "After Warren was Lieutenant-Gov- ernor of Ohio I saw him in Marion, and when I greeted him said: How do you do, Governor ?" remarked Mrs. Rhodes. without any affecta- tion he shook my hand and replied: Since when did I get to be anybody but Warren?'
 'I think that has been one secret Of Warren's success He never seem ed affected; he mixes with the peoples. is always sociable and friendly, and seems to know them. It is this, and his understanding ways and his abil- ity to entertain. coupled with the same kind of ability on the part of his wife. added to his sympathetic nature that serves as a background for his conpanionable qualities that has made Warren the great success in politics and statesmanship that he is,' was the way Mrs Rhodes ener- getieally analysed the president s character.
 But Mrs Rhodes is not a woman to overlook the faults and frailties in even Warren Harding. if she knew or any. She did observe that she thought, when she heard him give a public address on Cleveland Heights
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
State President Gave Address On
 Child Welfare

Emphasizing the results already att tained through the Congress of Moth, ers'' and expressing the hope that be- the next meeting of the national con gress in Tasoma, Wash. branches or chapters of this organization will be established in every state, State President Mrs. F. H. Littlefte1d of New Haven, addressed members of the Maplewood ParentITeachers asso- citation and their guests in the Jnior High school auditorium yesterday afternoon.
 Mrs. Litt1efield talked on ''Chiid welfare of the State and Nation" The meeting was largely attended by mem ,bers of Parent-Teachers' associations and other women's organizations of the citp.
 Yesterday marked the 18th annfver- sary of the organization and Mrs. Littlefieid reviewed it's work, dwelling at length on the needed reforms which prompted the organization of the congress and the results attained through sco-operation with Parent Teachers associations in 42 states.
 Mrs. Iittlefield pointed out that the movement has the approval and support of the leading educators of the country, numbering among its strongest advocates men and women
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22

. Six companies of Coast Artillery and an ambulance unit are now on duty here.
 Except for the guardmen, who walked their beats in a. heavy s1eet storm and employees hurrying to work. the streets surrounding the Jenckes plant were deserted. Guardsmen with fixed bayonets patrolled' street inter sections and the sidewalks around the mills, permitting all to pass but none to 1oiter.
 MANCHESTER NORMAL.
 Manchester. N. H., Feb. 22.-(By The A. P.)-So far as outward signs go this city, now in the second week of it's textile strike might be taking a quiet vacation. There are no banners and no parades. In daylight hours the streets are peopled as they were not in normal times; the picture theatres are doing unusually good business. This is about all the casual visitor would observe in a textile city with every mill closed and IT, 900 operatives out of work.
 Payday At Mills.
 Yesterday there was a payday at the mills, the last "big pay'' until work is resumed, when the weavers as- sembled to draw the money due them for piece work on the looms when the shut down came.
 A long block away at the main en- trance to the Arnoskeag Mills, "a squad of silent pickets, men and girl strikers patro1led up and down. In side the plant were none but the cIer- ical staff, overseers, second men" and a few men recruited to keep the fires going As they passed in and out of the gates they were not molested.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
7hon1as Hunt, 27 Years q
 Nortualk Officer, Resigns

Norwalk. Conn.,, Feb. 22-A sensa- tion was caused here today when De- tective Sergeant Thomas Hunt, a member of the local police force for 27 years, handed in his resignation just after his return from Chicago, from which city he brought William Ingales, wanted here on a charge of passing a fraudulent check on Nor walk man, and said to be also wanted in Waterbury and other places on a similar complaint.
 Hunt today refused to comment on his resignation or to give his reasons except to say: ''I go out as clean as went into the department"
 Mention of Hunts name with the recent work of the State police in rounding up stolen automobiles in this section has caused comment for some time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
Three Connecticut Men
 Perished M Air Iru0edu

The air service today issued list of dead in the Roma disaster which included First Lieutenant Harold K. Captain Frederick J. Durrschmfdt 100 Main street, Derby, and First Lieutenant William E. Riley of Noroton Heights.
 R. Paul Hine of Sachem road, ProOl1Iawn park, brother of Lieut.. Hine, left at midnight for the scene of the disaster and on his arrival at Washington, D. C., this morning found that the body of his brother had already been identified and was in the morgue at Hampton Roads. In com municating with his wife in this city MT. Hine said that he had learned that his brother was in the Center Of the balloon when the accident occurred and had been burned to death Lieut.. Hine was one of the observers on tho iI-fated dirigible.
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FINED FOR GAS THEFTS.

George Kowalsky, 94 Walter street, who was arrested yesterday when po- lice investigated a report that he had a still in his home and found that he had in some ingenious way been steal ing gas for the past two months, was fined S25 and costs and given a ten day suspended jail sentence in the city court this morning. He was also ordered to pay the gas company for the gas he is alleged to have stolen and was paroled in charge of the pro- bation officer. He will be taken into custody today by prohibition enforce ment agents for violation of the Vol stead Act.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
tC,onvright 1922, by International
 !

tCopyright 1922, by International
 News Service.)
 Cleveland, Feb. 22. - There was nothing unusually bright about War len Harding, but he was good, whoIe-souIed solid-principled boy when he went to school to me in the little town of Called onia.
 And Warren Harding when a boy was intensely human. too, because he loved fresh baked apple pie.
 All of this. and much more, rep resentative of the International News Service learned today from Louisa Cope Rhodes, of No. 21T4 Stearns Road Cleveland. who was Warren Harding's teacher in the Caledonia public schools for two winters nearly a half-century ago. when the present President was thirteen and fourteen years of age.
 A boy doesn't have to be a prodigy nor extraordinary in any sense to be- come President, Mrs. Rhodes observ- ed, when she told, with wonderful clearness of mind and vivacity of manner despite her seventy-six years, the story of Warren Harding's boy hood days in her school in the coun- try village where she taught.
 "Warren Stood We'll In Studies"
 Warren stood well in his studies,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
Stole Wife's Teeth,
 Called Meanest Man

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. a. James Kelsey, a lab orer, Is the 'meanest man" of 1922, according to Judge Edward J. Fleming, of Municipal Court
 Kelsey, according to the court not only refused to support his wife, but also took her wedding rings. Then to increase his spouse's troubles he threw away her only set of false teeth. When Kelsey appeared before Judge Fleming he admitted talk ing his wife'S teeth.
 You undoubtedly are the meanest man for 1922" shouted Judge Fleming.
 "YOur fine is $50"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
CITY HALL CLOSED TO-DAY

All was quiet at the City Hall today. The building was open but all offices were closed, ex- cepting for an occasional short visit by some officials who wished to personally look over their records Even the elevator had 8 vacation, and the only thing to break the silence was the sound of an industrial1y propelled broom on the top floor. A small portion of the staffs of some de- partment's may work for few hours, but officially the building is closed today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22

Government ReSentS Charges.
 Dublin Feb. 22-(By the A P.)- Michael Collins, head of the provision al government, is sending to Secre- the Ulster telegram of yesterday which was in the form of an answer to Col Ins' complaints regarding the treat nent of prisoners in the hands of the Ulsterites.
 The Ulster government said 1t vague charges against its constabul- ary, unsupported by any evidence" NIT. Collins declares he will cite to Secretary Churchill several specific instances of atrocities in Belfast in the week ending February IS for which he holds Premier Crafg's fol- lowers directly responsible.
 Atmosphere Cleared.
 Dublin, Feb. 22-(By the A. P.)- The first days debate in ths Ard F'heis seems to have cleared the at mosphere to a great extent and the again today was that the Sim Fefn would retain it's unity.
 The political correspondent of the Freeman's Journal says that late yes- terday the feeling among the dele gates in favor of an understanding whispers during the morning, had be- come the dominant note of the assem- bly. Indeed, the day wore on, it seemed as if the great bulk of the delegates were opposed to division on any subject.
 The Irish Independent says the delegates from the country-in daily touch with the people, and with the recollection of the many cases of disastrous consequences from former dissensions-showed true appreciation of the grave dangers involved in a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22

Norfolk, Va Feb. 22-(By the A. P)-Completey by fire and explosion the Roma the worlds largest semi rigid alrshp and the pride of the American today the last of the dead of the disaster which yesterday while maneuverng Hampton Roads hurtng downward to crash into the electric wires that wrought her destruction
 Recovery of th> last body fixed the toll of the greatest the history American four dead eight injured and three practically dead thirty had identified although those caught the interior the ship burned backened and charred beyond recogn ton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22

. These dead included some of the air services most gallant officers and men, the list containing the names of Major John Thomell, commander of the ship at her christening in Wash fngton last December. and Captain Dale Mallory, her commander during yesterdays i'll fated flight.
 Air service men from Langley Field, the home station of the craft begain today the clearing up of the wreckage of the warped and b1istered skeleton and at the same time prepa- rationS began for the official inquiry. Major General Mason M Patrick. chief of the air service, who came here by airplane yesterday as soon as word of the disaster was flashed to Wash ington, made a personal inspection of the wreck during the night and ord cred on immediate investigation.
 INVESTIGATION BEGINS.
 Norfolk, Va, Feb. 22.-Inves estiga- tion of the crash of the giant army dirigible Roma at the army base here began today with the arrival here of officers of the army service from Washington.
 The number of dead early today mained at thtrty-four, all of whom had been identified. Of the eleven survivors of the crew and passengers. eight were in the Public Health hos ptta1. One of them, Charles Dwor- rack of Dayton, Ohio, a superintendent of aerial construction at McCook Field was in a critical condition. All of the other were expected to live. Army officers who survived the disaster de- clared it was caused by collapse of the elevatfng rudder. The Roma was sail ing along smoothly about three hun- dred feet in the air, they said, when the e1evating rudder suddenly buck led, throwing the stern of the craft up- ward.
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Dublin Feb % (By the Associated Press)An agreement the Ard Fei the Sim Fein national convention for months reached today the political leaders in that body.
 agreement provides that vote in the Dail Ereann resignation of the provisional and election meanwhile When the election constitution under the AngoIrish treaty, it is stipulated, be submitted to the country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
SALOME DANCED
 AND PAID THE PIPER

Harry SaIome, 6 Lesbia street, who was arrested yesterday at Beechwood and Howard avenues, after he had attracted a large crowd of school chill dren by doing a fancy dance, was given a five day suspended jail sent ence in the city court this morning on charge Of drunkenness
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22

REPUBLICAN WOMEN TO MEET
 In order to make plans for an elab- crate luncheon on March 9th at The Stratf;eld by the Fairfield County Re publican W1omen's Association, the presidents of all the Republican clubs in the city will meet tonight at s o'clock at the home of Mrs Willard Fleck, scr IaIayette street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
Holiday Quiet Zn Strike Districts; Armed
 Troops Still On Scene

Pawtucke R. L. Feb. 2Blackstone Valley textile plants quiet today under military surveillance State troops the of the Jenckes Spinning Company where
 lost his life riot yesterday and employees went of the thousand Jenckes made to extend the walkout.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
LOST WATCH, KEYS AND CASH.

George Feathers, 179 Gold street, reported to the detective bureau to- day the theft of a gold watch, set of keys and $S in cash. The police are the case.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
DRUNK STILL DRUNK.

Michael Krug, 9S4 Maplewood ave- nue, who was arrested yesterday charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace. was still drunk when his case was called in the city court this morning His case was continued un- til tomorrow morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
SUCCESSFUL CHARITY BALL

A very successful charity ball was held at Fraternity Hall on South Main street last night for the benefit of the Walker home for colored wid- ows, on Beards1ey street. James R. Farrar, .airman of the arrangement committee, wishes to thank the public for their hearty support of the affair.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
WANTED IN HARTFORD.

Edward King, of See1ey avenue, who was arrested for the Hartford police yesterday on a warrant was turned over to the police of that city this morning and will be taken back to Hartford to face charge of non-sup- port.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
OFFICERS START PROBE OF WORST
 DISASTER OF AIR

Struck High Tension Wires Causing Explosion Of Hydrogen - Men On Board Badly Charred By Flames - Lieut. Harold K. Hne Of This City One Of The Unfortunate Victims Of Roma Tragedy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
Immediate Split
 Averted At Least
 For Three Months

Delegates Express Feeling Of Desire For Unity Among Members Of The Sim Fein - Grave Dangers Of Split In Ranks Appreciated By People In Constant Touch With Their Dele gates At Ard Fheis Meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
ANOTHER GAS METER THEFT.

Miss A. Crowley, 14 Harvey street. reported to the local police today that someone had entered her home during the night and broken her gas meter The police are Investigating the case.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
TAKEN TO NEW YORK.

TAKEN TO NEW YORK.
 George Summers, ST State street, was turned over to the New York authorities this morning and will be taken to New York to face a charge
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-22
WEATHER:

Rain tonight and Thursday; warm. CT; fresh east to south winds.
Evening star., 1922-11-21

Of children between the ages OF four
and fifteen years. The body of a
woman, hugging a child to her breast,
was the first recovered.
The list of known survivors now
numbers forty-three. Two were found
wandering, unclothed, in the desert.
They were women and were rescued
by soldiers.
It was said by officials that Capt
Gomez was making his first voyage
into the upper reaches of the gulf and
had not sufficiently familiarized him.
self with the problems Of navigation
in that section.
Gov. Jose Inocente Kugo of the
northern district of Lower California
went from here in an airplane to in
spect the wrecked steamer and to
direct rescue work,
Evening star., 1922-11-21
PARIS WOULD LURE
GIRLS FROM PENCIL
TO NEEDLE YORK
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, November 21.-In the hope Of
combating the tendency Of girls to be-
come stenographers. the Paris Dress
making Association has inaugurated a
competition among dressmaking .ap-
prentices. Offering prizes Of 1000, 500
and $50 francs for the winners. with 50
francs to each competitor who qualities.