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The Washington times., 1922-08-14

At this juncture the Humane So
ciety interferes and serves war
rants on both accessories for
cruelty to dumb animals
The Washington times., 1922-08-14

announcement Of the date of play
by the big professionals to be in
yited here.
The Washington times., 1922-08-14

HIIHUttb CHdC IC
takes a police
Gordon to quell.
The Washington times., 1922-08-14

After the accident insurance as
SCISSOR has completely tabulated all
the casualties, the case comes up
in the court OF common pleas for
adjudication.
The Washington times., 1922-08-14

He then playfully tosses a
framed picture of Uncle Tom ano
Miss Eva at his weaker half, VINO
lodges successfully and parties
with the latrobe.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
Man Shot In Ward Home Not
 In Bridgeport

Rumors that the man, alleged to have been shot in the library of Wal ter F. Ward, son of the famous baker, came to Bridgeport to have his wound treated are without foundation.
 A search of all the local hospitals was made by the Times today and failed to reveal anybody connected with the mystery At the Bridgeport Hospital it was stated that they have not treated case of gunshot wound since last October.
 St. Vincent's hospital has no record of anybody being admitted for a gun shot wound at the time the Ward case is alleged to have happened The Galen hospital on Myrtle avenue and the Columbus hospital have no record of any such case.
 Had the victim applied for help at the Emergency hospital, his case would have been investigated from the moment he entered that institu- ton. The police department is noti- fled as soon as anyone applies for treatment in such a case, and an in Ve5tigation is made while the patient is being treated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
Mrs. Davis Elected
 Musical Club President

Mrs. Susan Haw1ey Davis, for many years prominent member of musi- cal circles was elected president of the Wednesday Afternoon Musical club at the annual meeting held yes- terday afternoon in the StratfieId ho- tel. She will succeed Mrs. Harry Ives. who has capably held that office for the past three years.
 Other officers elected were Mrs. Louis l. Snyder, first vice-presdient: Mrs. Frederick B. Grannis, second vlce-president; Mrs. Frederick Burr, recording secretary; Mrs. John Fay, corresponding secretary and Miss Anne Hartigan, treasurer. Reports of the retiring officers were read and ac- cepted.
 During the meeting the members voted to hold a lawn party June 21st. at the home of Mrs. DeVer H. War ner in Fairfield. The affair will be held solely for the purpose of defray- ing expenses of the musical memory test which was held last night in the Stratfield hotel.
 Because of the rising cost of high grade artists which must be secured in order for the club to continue it's splendid concert programs, the mo- tion was made to raise the member ship fees. slightly. This matter, how special meeting on June 14th,. at 8 o'clock in the Stratfield hotel when amendments to the constitution will be made.
 Both Mrs. Ives, and Mrs. John Ster- ling, the former first vice-president, were presented with handsome bou- quets of roses.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
Hundreds Register
 For Music l ests

Six hundred and seventy-nil school children and several hundred adults registered for the musical memory test which was given last night in the High school auditorium under the auspices of the Wednesday Afternoon Musical club. The children were all pupils of the eighth grade who dur ing the past eight weeks, under the have been studying the best standard music and the composers. The vari- ous numbers were played in the schools on victrolas and the pupils read of the lives of the composers.
 Upon entering the hall last night each contestant was given a blank which was to be filled in with the name of the selection, the compose and his nationality.
 The correct program as presented was as follows:
 l. Intermezzo from "Cavelleria,' D Mascagni; 2. 'sextette," Donzetti; 3. Stars and Stripes Forever 3 Sousa This trio played by the com bined school orchestras.
 4. Toredore's Song Bizet; 5; Wagner. Played on a Victrola. 6. Hungarian Dance, by Brahms, Miss Elsie Conner, pianist; Miss Irene Conner. dancer.
 :. TO a Wild Rose, by Mcdowell; i; 8. Liebestraun, Liszt; played by Mrs. Louis I. Snyder; g. Handel's Largo. sung by Mrs. Florence Legere Hayes, accompanied by Clayton Stevens. 10. Swan Song, Saint Saen; Il. Berceuse, from "Jocelyn,' Goddard; played by Louis Gordon. violinist, ac- companied by Mrs. Leslie Vaughn. 12. Rhapsode No. 2, Liszt; 1S. Noctune, in B. flat. Chopin; played by | Miss Ethel M. Pigg; A. Barcarolle 1 Ofenbach, sung by Mrs. Hazel Da1- ton and Mrs. Hayes, accompanied by MT. Stevens.
 The judges in the contest are Mrs F. E. Grannis, assisted by Miss Anna | Laing, Miss Ethel M. Pigg, Mrs. Rob- ert Brown, and Mrs. Nanchen Adams Rosen. They will award a silver pir | to each child having a perfect paper l and a banner to the school with the greatest number of perfect papers. Such contests are promoted by the National Federation of Musical Clubs and are given throughout the United States.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
DIED,

SPARKS-In this city, May 31, 1922. at his late residence, 76s Black Rock avenue, John H. Sparks.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. a% SNOW-In this city, Wednesday, May 31, 1922, Lucy M. Hayward, widow of Romance D. Snow. aged "A years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at chapel of First Baptist church, West and Washington ave- nues, on Saturday. June 8, at 2 p. m.
 Burial Mt. Grove cemetery. D1b* kINGMAN - In St. Augustine, Fla, May 28. 1922, Samuel c. Kingman, aged 92 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Read Memorial Chapel, Bridgeport. Conn.,, on Mon- day, June 5, at 2 o'clock.
 Interment Mt. Grove cemetery.
 R1b~ MULHERN - In this city, Tuesday, May 30. 1922, Margaret Hannah, beloved wife of the late Peter Null hern.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at hsr late residence, 943 Grand street. on Friday, June 2, at 8:30 a. n.. and from St. August ines church at 9 a. nn., where a high mass will be offered for the P happy repose of her soul.
 Burial in family plot St. Mich ael's cemetery. R31b%p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01

in cffice. and then on the last lap of a ten year term, turn thief.
 There must have been some press ing reason for his sudden turn from the straight and marrow, and so far this reason has not been found out. His business interests are not be- lieved to have been in financial diff culties and there are hints that oth- CTS may be mixed up in the sudden disappearance of the money.
 It is not believed, however, that Smith, if he intended to turn thief, would have taken $S5,000 when he had chance to take SS00.0o0 or $400,0o0 that would have been just as easy, as he handled close to that amount every day unless he had some special need of exactly S35.000.
 So far no special reason has been advanced why he should need $S5, 900 exactly and until acu1le reason does turn up, there will exist that doubt, that Smith took it for his own per sona1 gain, or for the furth erance of his own business interests.
 A suicide theory which has been prevalent for some time Is secuted by the police and friends of Smith alike who doubt If he would commit an act on considered many as that of a coward.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
Bigamist Named In
 Annulment Action

Another pretty romance has been ended. Arrested on a charge Of ,bigany Sept. A, 1921, found guilty and sentenced to the Cheshire Re formatory where he is now an in mate, John S. Moran, formerly Of this city, was named defendant in an annulment of marriage action brought against him by Olive M Knight Moran
 The romance ended with Moran's being sentenced to Cheshire. At the time he was arrested on a charge of bigamy, he was dividing his time be tween his two pretty young wives, one who lived with his parents and one who lived in another section Of the city
 Moran and the plaintiff named in the action were married July, 1921: The writ sta.es that at the time Of their marriage Moran had wife living whose name was Madame Foley.
 AnnuIment of the marriage is ask ed and a change of name to Olive M Knight
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
Thursday, June 1, 1922
First Round Up
 Of Bickle1 Cargo

New London. June 1-Seizure in Norwich yesterday by customs off, cers of this city and prohibition agents of 61 cases of whiskey stored
 H. Wilson, saloonkeepers. is claimed to be the first step in the roundup
 of the big shipment of liquor which, 1t Is alleged, was brought into this port on Tuesday. May 16, by the tug William c. Bickle.
 Search is being made for the re- nlaindcr of the shipment which it is claimed was snfuggleds having been Grace. which was seized off the New Jersey coast by the prohibition navy vessel Hahn.
 According to the customs officers
 the tug Bfck1e was discovered taking off a part of the cargo of the Edna Hahn, coming into this port. When the tug was overhauled by the GUS toms officers here on May 20, no liquor was found aboard and the cap tain and crew denied that they had brought a cargo of rum here. The captain, George Forsyth, and mem bers of the crew were arrested, how ever. and taken to New York for a Forsyth being placed under bonds of $10,000, and the members of the crew $200 each. Later another crew took the Bick1e back to New York. The Wilson brothers of Norwich were released on bonds of $2,500
 each for appearance in the United States District Court on charges of possessing liquor and smuggling. The raid was conducted under the
 supervision of Deputy Collector of Customs in charge of the New London district Joseph c. Comstock. The raid was carried out by deputy collector and inspector of customs Jeriniah Dillon, assisted by tgovernmentS agents Norwood and Hochenson of | New York.
 | The liquor seized was found on the
 premises occupied bv William E. and John H. Wilson, who were placed | under bonds of s2.50o each. They are now out on bonds awaiting the dis posal of the case by the United States l district attorney of this district | TWO of the agents of Norwich were 1 with the government agents when the raid was made and they seized about 15 additional cases of qiquor thought
 to be of domestic origin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
Republicans Divided
 On Great Issue

(Continued From Page One.) can Idaho, an avowed foe of the bonus, to attack it at considerable length, and with Underwood of Ala bama, the Democratic leader; Wads- worth of New York, Glass of Virginia, and other bonus opponents, prepared to discuss it, they were extremely be passed as quickly as McCumber anticipated.
 Walsh Against Delay.
 To add to the tribu1ations of the Republican leaders, notice was served on the Democratic side of strong bonus advocates like Walsh, of Mas sachusetts, that they would not con- sent to the bonus being delayed in definitely. Delay might imperi1 its chances of passage at the present ses- sion, Walsh argued, and one reason the Democratic members of the Sen ate Finance committee voted to re- port out a bonus bill which they did not approve, was to get early action on bonus legislation.
 It was admitted on the Republican side the Democrats had jockeyed the Republicans into a difficult position dexterity flor them to extricate them selves.
 With the Democrats ready to de- mand immediate action on the bonus and to offer a straight out cash bonus substitute for the McCumber plan, and the Republicans split on the pro- cedure to be followed with regard to both the bonus and the tariff situa- ton was conceded by the Repubti- cans to be one from which their Democratic opponent were likely to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
Railroad Offers
 Counter Proposal
 For Sylvan Ave.

A resolution to the effect that the city, work in cooperation with the Railroad company in changing the present crossing at Sylvan avenue was passed at meeting Of the com mon council some time ago. The Streets and Sidewalks committee were instructed to go over the pro posed changes with the reperesenta- tives of the railroad company. The report of the finding of the railroad contained in a letter received by City Clerk Francis P. Dunigan this morn ing. A counter proposition has been offered by the railroad company.
 The letter is aS follows:
 With reference to your commun1- cation of May 22, and returning un- der separate cover, plans showing proposed separation of grades at Syl- van avenue, will advise that we can not recommend to the management at New Haven the work to be done as you propose.
 In the first place, this company would not entertain the proposition of carrying the grade up practically to the top of the hill on Sylvan avenue as shown A twelve per cent grade after leaving the bridge and running out to station 4. would be all that we could approve of. Further. it was the understanding with your committee on the ground. that consideration would be given to the elimination of the grade crossing north Of sylvan avenue by carrying the present road down on the west side of our tracks instead of on the east side as at pres esrit Also it was thought by some that Lake street might be abolished en- tirely as a grade crossing by closing it up between Tumble road and Reservoir avenue, or at least that portion across the railroad.
 Therefore. it is our suggestion that if it is desired to have favorable ac- ton taken on the separation of the grade at Sylvan avenue, that it be done in accordance with these sug- Gestions and tentative plans prepared accordingly by your engineers.
 Very truly yours
 Superintendent Cuineen.
 It is feared that the changes as proposed by the railroad company will not meet with the approval of the Board of Aldermen, since the grade that would be established, ac- cording to the railroad company's suggestion, would mean a 1S per cent grade the other side of the proposed viaduct.
 The original plans, as proposed by :, t as at present. The city would 1Lrnish the labor and the railroad company the material necessary for tunnelIing through the hill, approach making an overhead viaduct and a safe crossing at that point
 The discontinuance of Lake street as a4 city street is thought to be en- tirely out of the question since this street is part of the present plan of making a cross town street continuing from the end of Capitol avenue, avenue, through Lindley street. and opening at Boston avenue.
 It is probable that the matter will be brought before the aldermen at the next meeting of the common council June 5, when it will be again referred to the streets and sidewalks committee, for consideration with a committee of the railroads repre- SentativeS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
MORE AND BETTER EDUCATION FOR
 BRIDGEPORT BOYS AND GIRLS

The Board of Education voted informally night teaching day ten per cent, the teaching year ten per cen requires Of the system for the pay imposes upon the teaching staff Bridgeport High school teaching day or periods of not less than forty
 The measure being informally adopted by unanimous vote laid upon table until the regular meeting it is to be formally adopted into the raes which the schools,
 changes under discussion for almost year They primarily benefit 20O0 young people who attend the public schools and seconar in lieu of a cut in wages.
 The teaching force enjoyed during period very service had considerably shortened There were cases in which teaching time had windled to day There were cases in which teachers teaching no more day, being paid than full per ie There other in which the teaching day down to 240 minutes 2lS minutes, that waste of various sorts
 The chief the lives the children.
 hour which will be chiefly devoted to the physical
 This requirement was made by statute after the draft had disclosed that than third of the American people defective physically part program the public institution chiefly which the nations be the way 0 universal good health
 The teaching which to be approximately 200 days is period sae and regarded by experts Withers Secretary the Education, many others, sborfnst year in which alternately efficient work can he done
 During many years throughout England de- teaching shortened the required by children have been largely increased with the result that the young person seeking education very position who expected five mile pace adapt ed hundred yard requirement some, good the child.
 Throughout the United States necessary and just increase in inc compensation upon public purse building programs have been neglected
 The condition of overcrowding resulting neglected building, followed by lines policy. the teaching day has dinled and children have prived of their just of education methods have been improved and the plant made to do double work with tremendously increased the benefit of children, teachers and taxpayers
 The longer day is chiefly devoted giving young people outdoor supervised duces street and alley time"
 The POO day year makes the intensity of work less the backward children better chance permits the materially additional burdens upon teachers.
 The teachers life Bridgeport will provide an abundance of leisure for self recreation
 The child, excepting will receive HOO hours of instruction place of 900 hours 800 hours and according dons in the particular school the which inc teaching day had diminished.
 Teachers will teach their of fen rnonfhe there will be the July vacation and of tba i65 days will be days all work in inc schools
 platoon systeU with 12 hour day day year. not be abreast of what inc most inc United States doing to give the boy and girl chance and the taxpayers their money will have made marked and will of the large majority of school systems.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
BOOTLEGGING BREWERTEs.

Breweres which practice the gentle booegene do not fare well Their goods too bulky properly too visible They there when the penalty inc ed The fine of S20OO0 Hartford is an ample in point,
 The thing is wrong about there must be bootleg ging it would be better 10 have beer wkey and other hard drinks Nature does change dangerous drink will be he more certainly suppressed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
STEPS FROM JAIL INTO
 HANDS OF LAW AGAIN

Domenic Fenin of Pembroke street who was arrested on May 8 charged with aSsaulting a woman and who at default of which he was sent to jail for 21 days to work out the fine, was released from jail yesterday and when returning to his home chanced to tres pass on a railroad bridge and was again arrested. He was sent back to jail to work out a fine of $2 which was imposed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
Makes Appeal From
 Fairfield Assessment

Appealing from an assessment laid by the Board of Assessors of Fairfield Eve Follett Warner today filed a writ of suit against the board asking that the assesm ent be set aside. Pro- perty involved in the suit is located at Greenfield HTll. Fairfield. She va Iues the property at S61. .250 while the valuation laid by the board is $99, 0O- A reduction of S16.500 was recently allowed. She claims that this valua- tion is unjust and asks that the costs of the suit be paid by the defendant n the action.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
OBITUARY
Holm IT. Sparks.

John H. Sparks.
 John H. Sparks died yesterday at his home, 76 Black Rock avenue. He is survived by his wife, Mary. two stepdaughters. Mrs. Michael By, and Miss Annie Everett; three stepsons, George and William Everett of this city and James, of Chicago; and two sisters, Miss Louise Sparks of Stam- ford and Mrs. Sara Boyce of Yon- kers He was a native of Stam- ford and a veteran of the Spanish American War. MT. Sparks was a communicant of Sacred Heart church Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
POOR JOHN PLACED ON
 PROBATION FOR YEA

JSan Tara~seY1tchs 19S Rai1road syesRas, known to his friends in the South End as, Poor John" and who conducts saloon at the above ad- dress which was raided by a squad of police from headquarters yesterday and a qs2art- bottle of white mule fousA there, was a4Taigned in City co this morning and fined $108 and co | and given a ten day suspended taz }eneence< He was placed oR pro- hata5a for oaas year. JSssa was told br Judge Conaley tha% if the police arrasaed hin again he would have to 70 to 5a11 to serye out the sentence.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
600 TON SHIPMENT
 FROM GARBAGE PLANT

Another shipment of six-hundred tons of tanlage was made from the Garbage Disposal Plant, It is bound for Norfolk, Virginia. by barge, where it is used as base for fertilizer Du the cotton and tobacco plantations. It Is ten per cent. Of all garbage collected The remainder was reduced to fats and oil These are I,sed in the manu- facture of soap and soap products.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
INVERSION FINED ss.

Georgs IvefsoR of Fairfield who ~es arrested yesterday charged with reckless driving was hnsd IS when he aDBea<ed befeFs Judge Boardrnan in ths city court this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
TWO STITCHES TAKEN.

Five year old Michael Benjamin Of 255 Catherine street applied for treatment at the Emergency hospital this morning. The youngster was suffering from a 1aceration of the scalp. Two stitches were required to close the wound.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
PARKING v1onArons ARRESTED

Continuing theiF drive on visfa4ors of the parking ordinance police made three arrests yesterday, All three were released upon payment of & fine of S1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
NEW PHONE OPERATOR.

Mrs. Bessie Brennan assumed her new duties as one of the telephone offices at the Welfare building to- day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
BOYS CONDITION IMPROVING.

At St. vdncent's hospital 1t was re- ported that the condition of 15-year- old Albert ColIette, of 11e Lexington avenue. showed an Improvement. The Lad was struck yesterday noon at the corner of Main and Golden Hill streets by an automobile truck He sus- tadned lacerations of the abdomen and fractures Of the hip-bone. His condition Is still consadered serious
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
Question RanIes

A question fhat etiH baffles 1nVeSt1- gators of the case is why Smith should be an honest man for nine ,ssaRrs. and six naonfhz. that he was
The daily Alaskan., 1922-11-09
.ESTEBETH ARRIVES
 ONE DAYS MAIL

The Mail boat Estebeth arrived about 2:3O from Juneau with one days mail from the states and with local mail
 Three passengers, Max Gutfeld, George Dillon end a travelling sales man were on board.
 The Estebeth had a narrow es- cape from the fire according to re ports brought up. She was ready to start north when crossed cleo tric wires started tEe fire, which came near exploding a tank of gas oliue. One of the boatmen broke a porthole and thus got a big stream of water on the fire and put it out.
 The boat was not damaged very greatly and will be able to make her trips aside from the Sitka run this week.
 She will lecve for the south to- night at eleven.