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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Paralysis Of
 Traffic Threatens
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(Continued from Page One.) actually got down to consideration or the individual roads upon which ac- ton would be most effective.
 From the close secrecy maintained by the union leaders 1t was learned today that much discussion of strategy has hinged upon the 'key" roads that are considered the main arteries Of New England; the Santa Fe. serving the great SouthWtstern; the Illinois Central, serving the lower Mississippi Valley: the Pennsylvania and New York York Central, serving ,, the Middle the South. and the Chicago. Milwaukee & St. Paul in the Northwest. It is upon these roads, according to res sponsible sources. that the sporadic voluntary strikes can be looked for in the greatest volume if the execu- tives persist in their present hard boiled' attitude in the shopmens' strike.
 No Drastic Steps.
 There will be no immediate drastic move the part of the government according to all indications today. Whether the unions reply to Presi- dent Harding today or defer it until Monday. President Harding's hands are more or less sied until Tuesday when he will have a full Congress assembled in Washington to aid him: It is also considered likely there will be a full discussion by the entire Cabinet on Tuesday before Presodent Harding goes to Congress with a spe- cia1 message to deal with the situa- ton.
 The terms of the shopmen's refusal to return to work while the Railway Labor Board decides the contentious question of seniority. as proposed by the President, already have been agreed upon.
 All that remained for the union leaders to do when they went back into secret conferences at o'clock this morning was formally to approve the final written form of the rejec- tion, combine in a general statement of labor policy. and complete plans for making the shopmen's strike more effective.
 These plans for making the shop mems strike more dy coming to the surface through the sporadic defection of other classes of railroad workers-require delicate handling.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Interesting Program
 For Field Day Today
 At Brooklawn Club

John Field was in charge of the interesting program which was pre- sented today at tnt annual field day for the members of the Brooklawn Country club. This morning there was a splendid program of events for the children including two poys' races and two girls races, and a tug of war between a team of smaller boys and older girls. and team of older boys and younger girls. At 12:30 a special luncheon for the children was served.
 The adult program began at p. m. and the opening event was a one-set tennia tournament. mixed doubles. A ladies' putting match followed and there was 8 unique golf features for the men termed "top shooting" In the adults tug of war Parker Seeley was captain of one team and Fred Mills of the other. Prizes were award ed to the winners of all events.
 This evening dinner will be served at o'clock and the moving picture will be Forever" featuring Elsie Ferguson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Compressed Paper Box
 Changes Directors And Name To Yahlens Corp.

The Compressed Paper Box Co., yesterday, filed notice of the change in name to the Yahlens corporation, with the secretary of state in Hart ford
 The corporation, is capitalized at $300,0O0 and will conduct litho- graphing and engraving business. Business is started with $1,O0O. The 'incorporators are John c. Stanley David S. Day and Edward s. Kelley. Jonathan Godfrey, Arthur E. Hay ward and c. G. Waldo sign the cer- tifcate of change as a majority of directors.
 Papers of organization were filed yesterday with the secretary of state by three Bridgeport companies The officers of the Empire Hardware Store Inc, are shown to be Morris H. Dolld, president and treasurer; Nathan Do- lid, vice president; Yetta Dolid, sec- retary.
 The officers of the Remington Cut lery Works are c. L. Rierson, presi- dent; I. s. Betts. vice president; Chas. w. Many. treasurer; George Bing- ham, secretary.
 Murray E. Birnbaum is president of thq Booth x Bulkeley' Co. Will liam ,e froni'' is treasurer and Rich ard Ime story thatsecretary.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Edith Mccormick Will Wed Young
 Swiss Gardener
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(Copyright by The Chicago American
 Publishing Co.)
 Chicago, Aug. 12.-Mrs. Edith Rockefeller Mccormick will marry Edward Krenn, 2S year old Swiss ar chitect and landscape gardner. in Chicago, in February, acording to an authoritiev source today close to the councils involving both sides of the divided home of the McCormicks.
 MT. Krenn came to the United States on the same boat as Mrs. Mccormick and has been living at the Drake hotel ever since.
 Mrs. McCormicks interests for several years. They met during Mrs. McCorm- ick's early association with Dr. Jung colony in Zurich Switzerland, and closer bond during the intervening years.
 When she came to this country. Mrs. Mccormick brought the young archf- for an extensive geological gardens she has donated to Cook county and which are to be located in the forest preserve near this city.
 Unlike her former husband, Harold F. Mccormick, who married Ganna Walska, famous Polish grand opera singer, In Paris, yesterday. Mrs. Me- Cormiek plans to continue a resident of this city and has set her weddins date to conform to the laws of the state forbiddng a marriage of divorced persons within a year after the sign ing of the separation decree. Mathilde'S Wedding Soon. It also became known today that the marriage of Miss Mathilde Mo | Cormick, daughter of Harold F. Nc Cormick and Mrs. Edith Rockefeller Mccormick, and Max Oser, the Swiss I riding master, would take place with in the next few days and that 1t was because of the imminence of Math- ildes's impending nuptials that her 1 0A Il that he and his bride might witness his daughters wedding.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12

San Francisco, Cal. Aug. 12-(By the Associated Press)-Declarng that the pistol 'serves no useful pur- pose in the community today, me committee on law enforcement in ciuded in its recommendations sub mitted to the American Bar Assocla- tion' tonight one for the prohibition of the manufacture and sale of pis- tols. and of cartridges Or ammuni- ton designed to be used in them, 'save as such manufacture shall De necessary for governmental and of ficfal use under proper legal regu- lation and control.
 "We find that more than ninety percent of the crimes in this country are committed by the use of pistols" |" continued the report of the commit tee, of which Judge William B. Swaney of Chattanooga, Tenn, was chairman. we find that the laws prohibiting the carrying of firearms or deadly weapons are ineffective in fact, that they work to the benefit of the criminal rather than the law abiding citizen"
 Other members of the committee were Judge Marcus Kavanaugh, Chi cago; former Governor Charles $. Whitman, New York; Wade H. Ellis, Washington, D. C., and Charles W. Farnham of St. Paul.
 ''The criminal situation in the United States, so far as crimes of violence are concerned, is worse than that of any other civilized country" the report said. Here there is less sources of information. we estimate that there were more than $500 un- lawful hBomicides last year in this country; that in 1920 there occurred not less than 800 such homicides, and that in no year during the last ten years did the number fall below $500. In other words during the last ten years no less than s5,o0o of our citizens have perished by poi sons, by the pistol or the knife, or by some other unlawful and deadly in- strument.
 t-'' BurgIaries Increase
 "BurglaI1es have increased in this country during the last ten years, l. 200 percent.
 Deliberate murder, burglary, and less the criminal IS armed. In Euro pean- countries the criminals, as a rule are not armed.
 "On the other hand, crimes which such as larceny. extortion, counter feiting. forgery, fraud and other crimes of swindling, a comparison of conditions demonstrates that the morals or this country are better than in any other of the large countries of the world.
 Tt is our united opinion that the means provided in the United States for coping with crimes and criminals are today neither adequate nor eff cient. for example:
 First, we find that the parole and probation laws. as administered, very generally fail to accomplish the pur- poses for which the laws were design ed and weaken the administration Of criminal justice. We recommend that first offenders only should be eligible for probation. We Eecom- mend that the indeterninate sentence laws should be modified so as to ap- ply to first offenders only, and we believe. too. that neither probation nor parole should be permitted those convicted of homicide, burglary, rape or highway robbery.
 Second, we find that more than 90 per cent. of the murders In this country are committed by the use of pistols.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Marshal Haig
 Elected Director
 In Whiskey Plant

London, Aug. 12:-Fie1d Marshal Earl Haig has been elected a di- rector of the Disti1lers' company at the annual meeting held in Edin- burgh- The chief product of the company is whiskey., There are some people who think it rather detracts from the field marshaPs dignity and reputation to be interested in a bus mess of that sort, but their disappro- val is hardly as vocal as it would be in America. The Haigs have long been financially interested in whiskey.
 Earl Haig is usually credited with being thorough in all that he does. ana ne intends to the thorough in the whiskey business. When he was asked to join the board of directors he consented. it was stated, lon the understanding that he would be no mere figure head, but would take his 1ull share of the work as well as of the responsibility attached to the of flee"
 He is likely to have plenty to do. The Distilfers' company is planning to increase greatly its whiskey out put. both in Ireland as well as Scot iand; It has acquired half the shares or the United Distilleries of Belfast concern
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Fruit Growers
 Face Big Losses

San Francisco. Cal, Aug. 12-With loss staring them in the face that leading growers said would dwarf the momentary cost ef the San Fran cisco earthquake, California fruit growers today faced the most serious situation in their history as a result of the combined shopmen's strike and the walkout of the Big Four" Broth erhood men.
 One great transcontinental artery has been tied up while other outlets to the east were gravely threatened.
 The Santa Fe railroad, whose east ern outlet was cut off by the walkout of enginemen, firemen and conduc- tors at Needles, Cal, and Arizona points. today had placed embargoes on all perishables and was accepting other freight only subject to de- law
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12

the most powerful weapon against bad politicians if they want to. English women already know this and are using their power. They are more advanced than American women. They have thought more about ali questions regarding wo- men,
 How do you feel about the attitude of the English men on the question of the single standard" he asked.
 ''The Englishman is the same as any other man. Most of them, I SUD- pose, really believe in a single stand ard, but they don't want to do any thing about it. The young American man is the only man I know who is are the c1eanest, finest ~men in the world. Of course it is really women who put down women. We degrade women by acepting a double stand ard."
 And why are you not in favor of changing the divorce laws of Eng land? I demanded.
 ''The divorce laws of England are perfectly absurd she replied. They are ridiculous. I don't believe in changing the divorce laws until wo- men have established their rights in civil laws. Besides, my religion is such that I wouldn't divorce anyone except for adultery"
 Lady Astor was getting weary with all this discussion and turned to show me the photographs and paintings of her children winch adorned all the walls of her office.
 asked her what she thought of Hutchinson's latest book, ''This Free dom," in which he tells the story of a wealthy woman who insists on con- tinuing her work after she has mar ried and had children. The entire family comes to a rather sad, not to mention ghterous-ending, the children committing crimes and sui cides in one way or another the raS of a nf Q h. CT: Lady Astor declared that the de- cision of a woman on such a quest tion must depend entirely on her own capabilities. "I have never had any difficulty in finding enough time for my six children, besides politics. ] see them every morning; I lunch with them and put the little ones to bed each night. That is much as is good for them for me. have al- ways thought that a woman's children must be her first concern. If you can't consider your children first and still have time or politics you should certainly not consider politics. The ordinary midd1e-class woman can neither afford to leave her home nor is she capable of doing more than her home job.
 Had To Give Up Society.
 of course. have had to~ give up society for politics. But, then, did mt like society. I don't like pomp of any kind. The most ridiculous people in the world are men polite ians. I don't know why it is that when a man becomes a political of ficial his instinct is to put on brass buttons and a large stomach" And Lady Astor strode about the room mimicking politicians she has known, sticking out her slim body in front and roaring her words pompously.
 ''I always have to snicker at them and then I disconcert them dreadfully h d1 Ivy -fracr ha dnoI I tomorrow They never like to hear that.
 And now I have to go. A com- mittee of men is waiting to see me, and after that I have to think about the dinner and reception I'm giving MT. Balfour tonight. I'm having a lot of labor people, too. You ought to come and meet them"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Is TOWNS HAVE
 NOT PAID COUNTY
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 ''The places which have not return ed them oney are Norwalk, s7,34259; the money are Norwalk, s734259 Fairfield, S2,OO74.35; Darien, s677.OS: Greenwich, S4,71S.55 and the state, the 20 per cent. apportioned it. Bridgeport has returned $66,134s2
 't1f it is decided by the court that the money must be refunded then these towns which have refused to refund to the county, must be sued, if necessary.
 "The County Commissioners have been criticized in certain quarters for their apparent unwillingness to re- fund the money, but we have been in a dilemma and can take no move un- til. the proper authority, the court decides what disposition we must make of the money on hand"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12

Obviously Lady Astor does not take her duties of. M. P. so seriously as to ntnity. Indeed, she at once began to boast that she is of the "very femf- nine type that tries to represent 'wo- maness' ''-Lady Astor does not hes- itate to coin new words when she wants them-
 Regarded as "AmuSing Incident"
 eff you want to know what is the attitude of Englishmeu toward wNo- men in politics." she said, "I will tell you it is the same as everywhere else. All men accept women in politics only when forced to do so and will accept only as many as are thrust upon them. When I first entered Parlia- ment they regarded my presence as an amusing incident. I remember with what trembling MT. Balfour and Mr. Lloyd George, who introduced scared. too. But when I saw how Lloyd George was shaking I could t help laughing at the two of them. turned to them and said. Buck up, gentlemen; it isn't as bad as you think and somehow I got them onto the floor with me-"
 Lady Astor ran her fingers through her fair hair as she considered the early experiences of her office.
 Better Listeners Now.
 After the M. P.'s had heard me talk a few times they decided that ! was a crank and didn't listen any more Now they listen aga.n-and they don't like what they hear. They are used to a silly kind of custom that they observe because they really like it-a custom that demands that you speak politely of your parliamen- tary opponents no matter what you each other paying stupid compliments. The form is, No doubt my adversary is as high-minded in his view as I ann They don't like it, then, when n Ae-&l Vt,., gentleman isn't high-minded at all. He doesn't want this bill to pass and is trying to wreck it!' And the day after I make such remarks my parlia- mentary friends call on me and give me good advice about speech making.
 'tAs matter of fact, some of them still think I am in Parliament in the capacity of a chorus girl: They was elected to Parliament and said: You're not the only pebble on the beach any more,' as though I were seeking to keep the hmehght on my self"
 Foresees More Women Elected.
 asked Lady Astor if she thought there would be other women elected to Parliament in the next Sa4eral and spoke particularly of the fact that the Labor Party, has placed seV- era women on the lists.
 "Yes. I think there will be others elected. Mostly in by-elections, though. Perhaps some day we will have a preponderance of women in Parliament. I don't thing the La Aer Party will elect women at all. Margaret Bondf1eld, yes. She's a good politician and will probably be elected: But the Labor Party is like all other political parties. Look at the way the Labor people treated Mrs. Snowden when she came back from Russia. The Labor Party doesn't like criticism any more than other politicians do.'
 Opposed to WOmen'S Party.
 .'Then, would you suggest that women form a party of their own?" I asked her.
 sNever-never! Women will have to go right on making men under stand that their parties are rotten and that they must clean them up. Women can organize themselves into
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
"GoLDBACKs,' RETURNING.

Have you a little ye1lowback in your nome? If not, don't be discour- aged for the old, familiar golden note may make its appearance in your pay envelope tonight. or next Saturday. according to local bankers, the gold en yellow note of long ago has been paced in Circulation once more.
 Iney became scarce during the war. where. Tho Federal Reserve bank be- gan to issue the Federal Reserve
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
FIRST IN THREE DAYS.

William B. Porter of 66 Franklin street, reported to the Traffic depart ment today that while driving along Arctic street, near Knowlton, yester- day, he was struck by a Ford coupe owned and driven by c. Shermer of III Chestnut street, Waterbury. The Ford capsized and Shermer was cut by flying glass. He was treated by a nearby doctor.
 This is the first accident to be re- ported to the Traffic department in three days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
LOTTERY KINGS FORFEIT BONDS

Louis Coan and Harry Davis, both of 5S Chapel street, were arrested yesterday for violating the Lottery act. Coan and Davis were going about the West End getting young girls to sell chances on punch board, at 10 cents Q chance. When they had sold all the chances which amounted to ST, they were to be given Kewpie doll. |.
 They forfeited their bond of s25
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12

notes. and the yellowback gradually faded out of the picture.
 Bankers state that the return of the note indicate a confidence in the se- curity of the nation, financially. Though the government has not made any official announcement to the ef- feet that gold currency has been re- leased, officials of financial institu- tions declare that the presence o1 gold in circulation shows a loosenins of the tension in business.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
ES-UNDERWOOD CONTROVERSY OVER
 WAR CLAIMS, GROWS

Washington, Aug. 12-The contro- versy between Secretary of State
 Hughes and Senator Underwood, Democrat of Alabama, over the set ting of~American war claims against Germany advanced another step to- day, when Underwood demanded inn mediate action on his bill to create an All-American Claims Commission.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
ALMANAC FOR SUNDAY
DIED.

DUNLAP-In this city. Friday. Aug. II, 1922, Frank l.. Dunlap.
 Friends may view the remains from the Funeral Home of M. J. Cannon, 415 John street. Remains will be taken on the 2:52 train Sunday for Springfield. Mass. where interment will take place on Mon day in Oak Grove cemetery. a" O'HARA-In this city, Friday, Aug. Il, 1922, Thomas A. O'Hara, aged 24 years, Il months, 16 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 367 Anson street, on Monday. Aug. 14, at S:30 a. m., and from St. Pat rick's church at o'clock.
 Burial in St. MichaePs cemetry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12

returned to his home after spending several weeks in Jamaica, L. I.
 The dah1ia show and lawn party held last night by the Brldgeport Baptist Councn on the lawn of the Stratfield Baptist church was an elaborate social success. During the evening the members of the various churches of the Council entertained with readings and solos.
 Charles B. Fancher, Sr., of Berk- shire avenue has returned from a brief stay in Stamford.
 Preliminary plans are being made for the elaborate community dahlia show to be held about the middle of September, in Stratford, under the auspices of the Parochial society of Christ church in Stratford. Dahlia growers all over the states of Con- necticut and New York are eligible to enroll and may send their names to either Mrs. Louis Weidlich, 1S42 Main street, Stratford. or Mrs. C. G. Gunther, 2O16 Elm street. Stratford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Rotten Politics Must Be Cleaned Up By Women, Lady
 Astor, First M. P., Declares

London. Aug i2-Lady ancy Astor desire to keep the honors of being la dy M limited to two She emphatlcally declared this somewhat staunchly seated herself low hassock of flee at St. James Square, aratory to telling feel to he
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
LEGAL NOTICE.

: LEGAL NOTICE.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
IN CITY COURT.

Arraigned in the city court this morning on a charge of violation of the state liquor laws, Louis Opped- sarano, 264 Olive street, was fined $50 and costs, given a 30 day sus- pended jail sentence, and placed on probation for one year.
 He was arrested last night at his home by Sergeant Arnolsky, BroIley, Murphy and Auger of the bureau of investigation who interrupted him in the act of making a quantity of the illegal fluid. He made a complete confession to Sergeant Arnolsky of his activities. stating that beside conduct ing a lucrative business himself he made stills for his friends so that they might also reap a harvest. Five completed stills were seized by the officers beside 10 gallons of finished whisSey, 10 gallons of alcohol, and a quantity of mash and coloring fluid.