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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
Mismanagement Is Claimed By
 Stockholders
Claim Loss of $5OO,OOO During the Past Two Years-Fornal Appli- cation for Receiver ship and Dissolution of Corporation Is Ask ed Today.

Claiming gross mismanagement of the business affairs of the Connectt- cut Brewertes company, with plants on North Washington avenue. this city, and in Meriden, entailing a loss of $500, 900 the past two years. stock holders representing more than one tenth of the capital stock of $3OO,- 900, have filed a formal application for a temporary receiver and ask a dissolution of the corporation. A hearing on the application is to be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morn ing before Judge Isaac Wolfe of Su- perior court.
 Plants Abandoned.
 With the plants practically aban- doned, with no business being carried on, but with almost as heavy an overhead and large an office force as carried in the "old days" Gertrude Mccarthy, George T. Mccarthy, Jr.. Theresa. Lawler and Alice E. Gaynor. this city, and T. Leo Lalley and Josephine La11ey, Fairfield, holding stock of a par value of $100,175, claim that the assets of the concern have been and are being wasted.
 Peter w. Wren is president of the company, and Wilhelm Winter sec retary. Attorney John Smith repre- sents the applicants.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
Sing Sing Star
 Pitcher Killed

New York, May 15-(INS) )-Joseph Behan, 31, an e1-convict and called the successor of ''Dinny' Meehau, as leader of the white hand" gang. was shot and seriously wounded as he lay in bed beside his wife in their home in Warren street. Brooklyn. today.
 Meehan was shot and killed under exactly similar circumstances.
 Peter Behan, Joseph's brother, re- gently was found dead in the street victim of a fight. A policeman was tried for his killing and acquitted.
 Behan today denied any knowledge of the identity of his assailant, add ing that he would get well and take care of it in his own way"
 A bullet is lodged under his heart and physicians are not so certain that the gang leader will live to con- tinue the underworld war which seems to surround him. Behan came home late. the police learned and retired partly dressed. His wife did not hear him, come in, but was aroused by the shot and the sound of footsteps running down the hall. A revolver was found on the floor.
 At Sing Sing, Behan was the star pitcher of he prison ball team
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
Bandits Flee
 From Shots
Messenger Holds Dar- ing Train Robbers at Bay - Illustrates At tempted Train Rob- bery.

Tucson, Ariz., May 15-(Ry the A. P.)-W1th two well directed bullets. Express Messenger H. Stewart early today frustrated a spectacular attempt by eight masked bandits to rob Chi cago, Rock Island and Pacific train number three, the Golden State limit ed, bound from Chicago to Los Angeles. Stewart killed one of the robbers, apparently wounded a sec ond and routed the band empty handed.
 Chicago, May 15-One member of a band of ten men attempting to hold up the Golden State Limited on the Rock Island lines from Chicago to Los Angeles was killed late yesterday in a gun fight between the train crew and the bandits, near Jaynes, Arizona according to dispatches received here early today. The bandits failed to get any loot.
 The express and mail cars were cut off from the coach and sleepers and pulled down the track a few car lengths On failing to gain entrance to the cars the robbers fled firing several shots at Engineer Reed. :
 Passengers were not mo1ested.
 The train left Chicago Friday at 6:30 P. M. and was due in Los Angeles at 1880 P. M. today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
To Be Mediator For Ireland
Agreement B e Ii e V e d Near in Irish Struggle as Collins and Craig Confer.

London, May 15-With an agree ment believed near between the hos tile factions of the Irish Free State, another effort would be undertaken at the end of this week to bring about a settlement between the Irish Free State and Ulster, it was learned this afternoon,
 Both Michael Collins. of the Dub lin government and Sir James Craig, Premier of the Ulster government are expected here for a conference with Colonial Secretary Winston Churchill who will act as mediator. lice patrols filled the principal thor suit of the fresh wave of violence end. Two women and a girl were shot dead, and IA persons were wounded on Sunday. Nearly all the windows of the General Postof1ce were broken by bullets. The curfew has been reimposed to keep the streets clear at night.
 Incendiaries burned down a num- her of oil and gasoline stores. During the night the wounded were increased to IT.
 If peace is effected and Michael Collins and Eamonn DeValera reach an agreement upon the electoral reg ister it is likely that the general cleo ton in Ireland would be held on June 15. Campaigning on both sides has been suspended during the life of the armistice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
Blind igers
 Fewer; Police Get Five Places

'tBhnd Tigers are not as numer- ous in Bridgeport today as formerly. as the result of series of raids pull ed off over the weekend. Many of the violators appeared in City court to answer to the charge of violating the liquor laws this morning while some were taken over by the government authorities.
 Frank Baker, steward at Black thorn Social club, 250 Crescent ave- nue, was fined $200 and costs and given a ten-day suspended jail sen- tence on the condition that he dis mantle his place w1rnin two weeks One full quart of liquor and a broken bottle which was crashed by Bakers son as the police entered the place were exhibited in court as evidence.
 John Kopcso, 635 Arctic street, long sought by the Federal authori- ties in connection with a still which was raided in Stepney some time ago, was picked up by the Second precinct "vice squad in their travels and turned over to the government authorities.
 A. Zipowski 13 Booth street, charged with keeping liquor with in tent to sell, was fined $100 and costs, and sentenced to ten days in jail. He threw three bottles of liquor out of the side window of the place when arrested, and then attempted to jump out himself
 - James J. Dooley, AT Calhoun ave- nue, was arrested by Police head quarters "vice squad" charged with operating a still. He pleaded guilty to a charge of violation of the liquor laws when arraigned in City court this morning. stating that he was out of work and that his wife was sick and that he had to make money to live. Dooley had two sons serve overseas during the war. He was fined s2O0 and sentenced to ten days in jail.
 Frank Kerakas, 191 Hallett stsreet, whose confectionery store was raid ed and bottle of whiskey found there, was found not guilty of viola tion of the liquor law when arraigned this morning. He had been arrested once before for violation of the liquor law and stated when arraigned this morning that he had the whiskey for his own use but had not sold any since his last conviction.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
First Hearing
 For Indicted Labor Heads
Chamberlain Allie g e s Million Dollar "Slush Fund" Exists for De- fence.

Chicago. May 15-Eight labor men indicted on murder charges in con- nection with Chicago's labor war will have preliminary hearings today be- fore Kickham ScanIon, chief justice of the criminal courts.
 Their attorneys have been instruct ed to ask for habeas corpus writs, thus forcing the state, if it wishes to hold them without bail, to produce evidence upon which hanging verdicts are to be asked for the 'ebig three'' labor leaders. Big Tim Murphy, head of the Gashouse Workers Union; Con Shea, of the Theatrical Janitors Union, and Fred Nader, president of the Chicago Building Trades Council.
 It is alleged by Henry Barrett Chamberlain, of the Chicago crime commission, that the labor men are equipped with a million dollar fslush fund.- for the defense.
 Police and states attorneys con nected with the case assert they have sufficient evidence to warrant con- tinued confinement of the indicted men without bail.
 we have three astounding confes- sions," said MT. Chamberlain.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
Mrs. Sprague Dies From Shock Of
 Sisters Death

Shortly after completing arrange ments for the funeral of her sister. Mrs. Maude Sprague, age 50, of 421 Clairnont street, Brooklyn, New York was seized with an attack of heart disease and died five minutes after Dr. William J. O'Connen ar rived with the Emergency hospital ambulance.
 Mrs. Sprague arrived In Bridgeport yesterday, with her son Ralph H. Sprague to complete arrangeme ents for the funeral of her sister. Mrs. Georgie A. Mason, age 75, of 346 West avenue. widow of the late Harry Ma son. Mrs. Mason died yesterday of heart disease. Mrs. Sprague had been at the undertaking parlors of H. B. Bishop.
 Medical Examiner Samuel M. Gar lick made findings on the deaths of the two women today. Mrs. Mason died of heart disease according to the report ard her sister of acute dila- ton of the heart brought on by the shock Cf her sisters death.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15

Philadelphia. May 15-Fina1 ap- peals to the Republican. voters of Pennsylvania were made today by the opposing candidates for nomination at the state wide primary eeection tc- morrow. All political parties of the state vii select candidates to be vot- ed for in November,-but the Repub- Ifcans were the only ones with con- tests on their hands
 Candidates to be named include two United States Senators, Governor Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of In ternaI Affairs and members of Con- gress and the State Legislature
 The most interesting fight i& that between Attorney General Geoxge n.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
CONN. BREvvERIES ASK FOR RECEIvERSHIP
MT. Cornell Ought
 To Have Someone
 To Watch His Car

John A. Cornell Jr., City Alt torney and Town Chairman of the Democratic party, has defin- itely declared that he will not buy 8 EocomobiIe. or a Pierce Arrow automobile. Last night at was parked on Cannon street, was taken while he was in his office "opinioning' for the admin istration of the city.
 Some time ago someone stole a "flivver'' from John and he purchased a Dodge. Now that the Dodge is gone. it is natural to suppose that he might buy a RoIlS-Royce, hire a chauffeur and satisfy at least one of) the job seekers who are constantly on his trail.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
BelieUe Body Reposed
 AU Winter M WUter

Milford. May 15-The dead body of m unidentified man. found floating 500 feet off shore at Bay View yes terday by Gordon Goldsmith and Kenneth Mcknight, was at Ford's m dertaking establishment here this morning. The body is so badly de composed that burial by the town will be necessary shortly unless it is claimed.
 Medical Examiner J. W. H. Fisher said today that he believed the body had been in the water all winter Therew ere tattoo marks on the left arm. the American flag in colors. un- derneath the word Mother and be- heath that a horseshoe. On the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
Man Died Of
 Natural Causes
 Finds Examiner

Medical, Examiner Samuel M. Gar lick has found that James F>reeland who died suddenly yesterday after noon fin an East Main street lunch room before medical aid could reach him died from naural causes. Free land who roomed at 509 East Main street, spent the day in his room and late in the afternoon went with com- panion to the Presto Lunch where they ordered a light supper.
 They had just seated themselves at a table when Freeland began to humble to himself and slipped to the flor He imediateIy lasped into uucon- sciousness and died. pr. William J. O'ConneH removed the body to the City MorgueL
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
EXTRA FROM PARIS !

The Miss Muffet flop is the very latest rage among the bob bed hair nappcrs of Paris
 The Miss Muffet flop is attain ed by curling the hair on one side of the head and leaving it perfectly straight on the other. The locks of curIed hair are then gathered together and encircIcd by a ribbon of appropriate width and color Cerise ribbons pre- ribbons of azure blue among the blondes.
 It is said that the effect of the Miss sIuffef ficD is so eusnar-isls and seductive that one can easily camouflage the betrayfng traces of mature years and convey the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
SEPARATED FROM HUSBAND:
 WOMAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

Stamford, May 15.-Mrs. Angelo Costello is in a serious condition at the hospital here suffering from bi- chloride of mercury poisoning After she quarreled with a sister at her home in Silvermine yesterday, called a taxi from this city and while on the way here swallowed the bi-chlor- idle tablets The driver heard her groans, took away the remaining tab lets which she had and drove her to the police station, whence she was taken to the hospital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
CANTONE FORFEITS BOND,
 FAILED TO APPEAR

George Cantone of 407 Benham av- enue, who was arrested last night charged with breach of the peace, failed to appear in court this morn ing to answer to the charge and for feited a S25 bond which he had post ed for an appearance. Cantone is alleged to be street corner loupgers making his hangout in company with many others at the corners of Pe- quonnock and Harra1 avenues. The last time one of this crowd were haled into court Judge Boardman promised to send the next one to jail and this might have had something to do with Cantone's failure to ap- near
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
MOTOR LAW VIOLATORS
 NUMEROUS ON SABBATH

Violators of the Motor Vehicle laws were numerous yesterday, according to the lineup in the city court this morning.
 John Kish, 349 Spruce street, charged with operating a car without a headlight was fined S5
 Carl Athanson, $40 shelton street charged with operating a motorcycle without a license was fined S10.
 Herbert Hansman, 29 Jane street enlarged with operating a car without a license and with an open cut out was fined S5.
 wawszonie slezak, s5 Pixley Place, charged with operating a car while under the influence of liquor had his case continued until tomorrow for further investigation Bonds were set at S25O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
Harte' Assumes
 Duties Today

John J. Harte of Rose street, the Ninth district, started work this morning in the office of the Board of Contract and Supply, assistant to Clerk Frank J. Green. Harte has recently been connected with the Co., lumbia Graphophone Company as su- pervisor of shipping of the east side plant.
 worker for a number of years in his district and is member of the Dem ocratic town committee. Harte sue ceedS Albert Wheway. who has held the position for number of years. The salarys of the assistant clerk is S1,500 year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
Democratic Party Solid
 Republicans M Contest

Alter and Clifford Pinchot. former State Forestry Commissioner, for the Republican gubernatoriaI nomination Both have conducted spirited cam paigns and both claim they will win by wide margins. Pinchot,s cam pafgn mana gers predict that he will carry the state by a plurality of 150- 900, while those of his opponent claim that Alter will have a plurality of at least 200. 900. and possibly 25o.- 900.
 Alter has the support of Governor SprouI the city organizations of Pittsburgh and PhiladeIphfa and many Of tha regular Republican,
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15

right ring finger was Japanese signet ring. The blue denim shirt bore the mark New York, No. 4. Is N" an undistinguishable laundry mark was on the suit of union under wear and a pair of khaki trousers held by a L. S. Army web belt com pleted the clothingf ound
 In the trousers pocket was an Eagle Lock Company key The body is described as that of man. pos sibly a Japanese feet 1-2t inches in height. 25 to B years of age. black hair and eyebrows. high cheek bones full chest apd slim waist. There were no marks of violence on the bodx
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
CORONER WILL INVESTIGATE.

Coroner John J. Phelan will to- morrow conduct a pre-eIninent death hearing in I-eferfence to an automobile accident that occurred at 10:40 Satur- day night on Main street, lear French town road. resulting in injury that is expected to cause the death of George c. Clark, whose address is TT liar ncny street It is believed the man suddenly stepped before an automo- bile driven by James H. Burnham, 596 Wood avenue. His skull was fractured and at St Vincent's hos pitaI it is not expected that he will live Clark was a foreman at the .Bullard Machine & Tool Co.,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
CONDEMNATION
 RULING APPEALED

PhniIom enia, Costanzio, Stamford has appealed from a finding of Com peensatfon Commissioner E. T. compensation for a hernia suffered while she was employed at the plant of the Yale & Towne Lock Company. The ruling, dated May IS, last, denies the claim. stating that there was no evidence to prove that the IS pound baskets she lifted while at her work caused the injury, because of the fact that she had not reported her illness to the factory at the time
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
Over 10000 Persons
 Have Given to Chest

Over 20, 900 persons have sub scribed to the 1922 Community Chest: 11.32S persons contributed from S6 factories Further re- turns are on their way from other factories. indicating that at least 12,OOO factory employees have subscribed this year: 1.163 em- pIoyes in 20 merchant establish ments have contributed to the Chest. The number who have thus far subscribed outside of the factories and large stores is es- stirllated at over 10000. Last year approximately 5000 persons gave through the factories and ap- ap;,soxiT.tatciy TOGO outside.
 Complete reports for Saturday afternoon and Sundays work have not yet reached headquarters. The total results of the campaign up to this noon is $250.z 76.25.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
SUILICK TO RECOVER

The condition of Andrew A. Su1- luck. 35. of 364 Soundview avenue. Stratford, who recently was hurled from an automobile at Brewster and Growers avenue early Sunday morn ing, sustaining q concuS1on of the brain and a fracture of the skull
 is reported good at St Vincent's hos pital where he was removed by Dr. William ]. O'Connell in the Emergen- cv ambulance. His condition was re- ported serious yesterday but 1t is now stated that he has a chance of re- coVery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
MOTORISTS; BEWARE
 OF WATERBURY.

Waterbury, May 15-Fourteen auto ists faced the police court in this city today a result of campaign against vio1ators of the autom obile laws on South Main street, the main entrance to the city from Bridgepo ort and New Haven, which began yester- day. Charles E. Ostrom of Bethany was fined S100 and costs and several others from New Haven, Derby, Che shire and Oakvil1e were fined S25. One Bridgeport man was discharged and other cases continued
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
ODD FELLOWS MEET
 IN WATERBURY WEDNESDAY,

Waterbury, May 15-Odd Fellows from all parts of the state will be here Wednesday for the opening of 6heir Grand Lodge session. The opening meeting will be at Polls theatre when crack degree teams will appear before an audience of 5000 members of the order. in an complication of a degree. H. J. Phillips, of this city, head of the State Grand Lodge, will preside at Wednesdays business sessions, when 500 are expected to be present.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
Harding Again
 ackles Bonus

Washington. May 15-President Harding tackled the soldier bonus problem today listening for an hour to Senator Shoots explanation of his plan to provide compensation for World War Veterans by giving them paid up insurance policies in lieu of cash.
 Upon leaving the White House. Shoot said that the President had not indicated his approval of the insur- ance plant, brT had been interested in it's proYisions
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
GARAGE CONTROL MEETING

The Garage Control Confusion will hold meeting May 26. The regular meeting was to have been held last Friday but due to the absence of Pres fdent Mayo of the commission was postponed. It is not expected that any thing importance will come before the meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
BANKRUPT PETTIIoN FIUED

Salvatore Cavallaro 1211 Howard avenue, a shoe repairman, has filed a, voluntary petition in bankruptcy at the office of Referee John Keogh, alleging liabilities of s1,660.03 with assets of only S350. Of the assets stock and fixtures are valued at S259. The largest creditor is the United Shoe Repairing Company. Paterson, N J., to whom he owes S620, being a bail ance for machinery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
EUGENIA BLAIR DIES.

Chicago, May 15-Eugenia Blair. widely known actress. playing in Anna Christie" at the Cort theatre, died in her dressing room at the thea tre shortly after her appearance in the early part of Saturday nights performance. Her death, which was believed due to heart disease. was not revealed until today
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
PRACTICAL CD JoKERs

Herman Isaacs of ISIS North ave- hue at 1:30 a. m- Sunday reported to the potceth at his car had been stolen Main street. At 1850 he again tele- phoned the police that he had locat- ed the car in the rear of the Strat- field. Some of his boy friends are believed to have played a prank on
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-15
WEATHER:

For New Haven and vicinity: Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday.
 For Connecticut: Generally fair tonight and Tuesday; little change in temperature; moderate variable winds becoming northwest
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-10
UNION

Arthur Proulx and Percy Hall at tended q Halloween social in Putnam.
 Miss Myrtle Davidson of South Lyme came home for the election on Tuesday.
 Thomas Young has gone to Leiees- ter. Mass, to live with his grand daughter.
 William Brown and E. Hyland of Seituate. Mass. are stopping at Geo. Thayer's for few days.
 Miss Florence Barrows from the Connecticut College of New London spent few days with her mother.
 Seventeen members of the Masha- paug Lake Grange attended q radio concert in Southbridge Wednesday night, given by C. F, Hellner.
Putnam patriot., 1922-11-10
QUADIC

Miss Flora Towne visited Miss Hazel Davis Sunday.
 Mrs. Frank Pray was the guest of Mrs. Ira Munyan Thursday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson were among Putnam visitors Tuesday.
 Mrs. Cora Clemens was the week end guest of Mrs. Josephine Law of Putnam.
 Holman Bell of New London was the guest of his parents over the weekend
 Mrs. Augustus Bell entertained her brother. Mr Stevenson. and wife of Hartford Sunday.
 Mrs. Cora Clemens, with friends. was in Phoenixville Tuesday after noon and evening.
 Mrs. Grace Sheldon is entertaining Miss Fife Davis of Rhode Island and Miss Laura Sheldon of Lebanon over Sunday
 4 party of local people motored to Providence Thursday evening, attend ed the show, enjoyed me supper, and arrived home in the wee sma' hours.
 Local Changers attended the meet ing of Quinnatisset Tuesday night. when q class received the third and fourth degrees. Sexenet furnished the progfam.
 The monthly social hour for pupils and parents was held in the school room Friday evening. A musical pro gram was given by the children and hot chocolate and cake were served following the entertainment.
 Among Worcester guests at Ira Munyan's Sunday were Mir. and Mrs. Fred Davis. Mrs. Will Adams and MT. and Mrs. Stoughton; from Webster, Jerome Towne and Mrs. Mary Towne and daughter, Miss Ella Towne.