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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22

. The echo of the explosion rever- berating through the house awoke her son Alexander Langfelder, 42, who was asleep in a nearby room. He immediately rushed to the kitchen where he found his mother still un- cnscious. lying on the floor. She cried out twice, "Oh my hand,' Oh lapsed into uncousciousness-
 Patro1rnan Robert Tate, who also heard the explosion, rushed to the house and after viewing the prostrate form of the woman lying on the floor, put in a, call for the Energen- cy ambulance. The ambulance ar rived with Dr. F. J. O'Rrten in of the body, he pronounced the wo- man dead. Medical Examiner Gar lick was called and after viewing the body ordered it's removal to the city m orgue.
 Son Arrested.
 Alex Langfelder. son of the dead woman was immediately arrested and taken to police headquarters where he was booked on a charge of viola tion of the Volsteaed act. He is be- coroner's hearing of the fatal disas- ter which will be held tomorrow morning. He is also held on another warrant charging him technically probably be turned over to the Fed era1 authorities.
 Langfe1der is married and lived with his wife six children ana mother at the Calhoun avenue ad- dress. He stated this morning that his mother had been making the stuff for some time past, to rub on her body as a cure for rheumatism, from which she suffered. He said that he had warned her on several occasions that she was liable to arrest if she was caught manufacturing the hooch, but she persisted in making it, claim Ing that she was not making 1t for sale but for her own use.
 Used Crude Still
 The still which she used was of a crude nature, being made from a three gallon ice cream can. It had been resting on the gas stove and Mrs. Langfelder was sitting nearby, sewing, when the coils of the still became c1ogged and it exploded with a resounding crash. scattering to all corners of the room. One of the larger pieces was hurled through the air in her direction and before she could make a move to eScatpe from the path of the flying missile, it struck her broadside just above the temple. She fell from her chair to the f1o0Rs dying soon afterward.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22

she came from. Several times she cried out '1 was doped in the state hospital"
 Emergency hospital officials who transferred her to Hillside said that a Miss Gill of the Boston Charity de- partnnent accompanied Miss Cromwell to Bridgeport where she left her at the vailroad station after seeing her transferred to the Emergency ar1bu- la.nce. She told the ambulance sur zion that HdIlaide authorities knew the history Of tho case, but this is denied by Supt. Thorne. She took the next Boston train back.
 Supt. Tftorre will get tn oommunt- cation with Boston in an effort to have the girl transferred back be- cause there is no record of the e,irrs s residence in Bridgeport, If she can not be returned 1t Is probable that she be sent to Mansfield, where there is an institution for her type of case.
 Dumping Case"
 IL was stated today that the case is one known the dumping type, that is. one eity dumps case on an other in an effort to avoid the cost of keeping the patient, Sometimes pa uents of Miss CronWelJ,s type Ive Tor 6o or 30 yearA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
ONE BODY FOUND
 IN LAKE POLICE
 SEEK OTHER TWO

New London, May 22-John Green. 14, Frank Bezanson, IS, and Joseph Bezanson, 10, the latter brothers, were reported missing late Sunday. They had gone to Lake Bandegee, Water ford, to fish and did not return. Nathan Green, father of one of the boys became alarmed when his son did not return and a search was in stituted.
 A boat was found overturned. This morning the body of Frank Bezanson was located and removed from the lake. Men are dragging the lake in the belief that the bodies of the two other boys will be found there. All three boys lived in the Cohanzie sec ton of the town of Waterford and were members of the Waterford troop of boy scouts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
Lloyd George
 Stirred By Belfast Crime
First Member of Parlia- ment to Be Attacked Since Violence Began in Belfast - Cabinet Called to Act.

Belfast, May 22-(By the A. P.)-W. J. Twaddell, a mem- Der of the northern parliament was shot here today and died in a hospital.
 He was proceeding to busi- mess when he was struck by several shots. A woman was also wounded by the fusillade.
 MT. Twaddell is the first member of parliament to be at lacked in the history of Bel lasts disorders.
 Demands Retribution. ,,,,'111, The ,Ifj killing this morning of ". j. parEa ment, who was shot while on his way to business, caused the issuance of a manifesto by Sir James Craig, the premier. announcing a special meet just retribution' was demanded.
 The premier in his manifesto said:
 My detestation of this horrible that I have summoned special meeting of the cabinet and all the auth critics dealing with law and or der. Such an event as this murder demands just retEibHtion.'
 Belfast, May p - The most dis quiettng feature of Sundays disorders in Belfast was the shifting of the the east and section where there is a a large artisan population and a small compact Sim Fein community living in an area called the Short Strand.
 Two men were killed in the violent rioting there, and Thomas McShane, who was wounded Saturday. died, bringing the total of deaths over the weekend to fourteen.
 Dublin, May PA business revival of business throughout southern Ire land is possible under the agreement political factions On Saturday, in the opinion of William T. Cosgrove, min ister of local government in the Dai1 cabinet
 London. May 22-The British gov ernment has invited the Irish sigma tories to the Anglo-Irish treaty to come to London and discuss with the British signatories the agreement signed Saturday between representa- ives of the provisional government and the followers of Eamonn De Valera It was announced in the House of Commons this afternoon by Winston Churchill. Secretary for the Colonies.
 Dublin, May 22-Commen enting on the agreement reached by the leaders of the opposing political factions, the Irish Times says:
 con the assumption that the new agreement will silence the revolver in the south and west. the people can do much to make the treaty a real issue at the elections. The Irish labor party, farmers unions, rate payers associations and other bodies Hin be free to claim recognition of their several interests in conjunction with or even apart from, the issue of Inc treaty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
PAYNE WHITNEY ARRESTED HERE
 FOR SPEEDING

Payne Whitney, millionaire banker, sportsman, and one of the leading members of New York's "40O,'' was arrested in Bridgeport. Saturday night on a charge of speeding.
 He was picked Up by Motorcycle Officer Buckley on Barnum avenue as he was returning from the Yale regat- ta at Derby. He was alleged to have been driving his Rolls-Royce at the rate of 30 miles per hour and was imm ediately taken to the Second Precinct. where he posted a bond of $50 for appearance in the City court this morning. However he failed to appear in court this morn ing to answer to the charge and the bond was forfeited.
 According to the arrest card he is 46 years of age, and his occupation Is given as banker.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
CLAIM ISLANDS
 IN U. 5. NAME

Honolulu. May 22.-Word of the discovery of islands in the south Pa cific hitherto unknown and now claimed in the name of the United States was received here today. The islands were reported claimed by LOT rim A. Thurston. a Honolulu publisher, who was cruising in the power boat Palmyra.
 He said he found the islands on May 10 in the vicinity of Ingman's Reef Their location was described as latitude 623 north. Longitude 162.1S west. The publisher told of an ex- celIent harbor. which in his opinion provided a natural landing suitable for fuel station
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22

Came From Boston
 The girl was brought here from Boston, Thursday. as far as can be learned. When she arrived at the railroad station the Emergency am bulance was called and she was re- moved to Hillside.
 No record of the girl Is in the hands of Superinte ndent of Charities Angus P. Thorne. who stated today that as far as can be learned the girl never belonged in Bridgeport. He Is at loss to know whens the girl came from because he received no com muntcatton from the Boston authort- ties regarding the removing of the girl to Bridgeport.
 She has no father or mother. but has a sister. 0 Mrs. Lutkin of S85 Chatham street Boston. Supt Thorne today communicated with the sIs- ter.
 Talks of Dope.
 The girl talks incoherentIy and keeps her body in constant and Vio- lent motion. On her clothes there was a stamp mark which read Estate hospiai.' She managed to tell au- thortties that she was born in New Hays1 but was unahss to lstate where
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
MODERN FLAPPER
 IS APPROVED BY
 WESTERN PASTOR

Chicago, May 22 - The modern
 1apper was defended by the Rev. Amer Pennewe1, pastor Of the Cove nant church at Evanston yesterday in a sermon in which he approved short skfrts, bo1bhed hair and knick- erbockers.
 ''Fapperism is not g. disease but a diversion" he said. "Bobbed hair, short skirts and knickerEb ockers are not signs of sin but a declaration of independence The girls are a jolly lot and they will. give us the finest generation of women the world has ever known.
 ''We are passing fr>ornI the man age, rough age, and emerging into the age of culture, the women's age That is why the 1apper exists today. The new age will be one not ruled by women but one in which their inf1u- eence will be felt Girls in tue past have been pretty little birds in cages or husky beRts of burden
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
VILLAGE
 PAYS TRIBUTE TO
 AMERICAN POET

Landricourt, South Coucy, France. May 22-(By the A. P.)-Inpressive ceremonies marked the dedication here yesterday of the new church bell given to this wartorn village in honor of the American soldier poet. Allan Seeger, by the Poetry Society of America through tha American committee for devastated France. 1
 The ceremonies concluded with the towns 200 inhabitants passing by the bell, each tapping it with the clap per.
 Yesterdays ceremonies were at tended by a large group of Ameri- cans, including MT. and Mrs. Charles Seeger, father and mother of the dead poet.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22

F1oated 20 Minutes.
 According to the REypt's purser the ship noated only about 20 minutes af- ter her plates were crushed in by the Seine. The Egypt, he declares. was not moving at tho time of the acct- don't, lying to on account Of the dense fog and sounding her siren oonttn- uousiy, Suddenly there came the warming shriek of tho siren on the Seine and the latter iooHned up out of the fog and darkness and struck the Egypt amidsh5ps.
 With the crash there came a terri bae confusion on the stricken vessel. Four or five boats were all that could be lowered, because of the list of the vessel. and many persons jumped over board fearing to be drawn down with with the Egypt There was no one on board when he vessel took her final plunge. be believed.
 I'm nures.; aaid tahat 16 pa0enoexA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
FORMAL FUND TRANSFER.

The Board of Apportionment will hold a meeting tom orrow at City Hall. It is expected that tomorrow the board will formally transfer the relief fund of the Charity Department to the Public Works Department. At present the Public Works Department is doing street work with the Charity Department money and as Charity Department officials see no furthe need of a relief fund they have asked for its transfer.
 At present, 1t was stated, at the Charity Departm ent there are ap- proxinateIy 500 men on the payroll The appropriation is in the vicinity of S165.OO0.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
GOVERNOR 0LCOTT TRAILS OPPONENT
 BY 200 VOTES

Portland, Ore, May 22-On the basis of complete returns from Is counties and incomplete returns from 20 counties, Charles Hall, early today led Governor Olcott by POS votes for the Republican nomination for gover- nor The official count probably will be necessary to definitely determine the winner.
 The vote so far compiled stands: Hall. 41,S92; Olcott Al ,6S4.
 Widespread interest was around in the result of this contest because of the Ku kfuX Klan issue. Governor Olcott vigorously assailed the Klan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22

snid today that he was without knowiedge o6 the proceedings Of the Klan. except that contained in the newspaper accounts, which stated that 900 candidates were initiated, taking the vows Of the order in a huge serni-circis of white robed and hooded members from all cities of the state. an high hill within ten miles of this city.
 The states attorney said he was at loss to know what complaint could be made concerning the ceremonies, if any were contemplated He said he Was not <->-sas.r with the fenets ss,1I os Ses ese Sa S1 .''e. a1 .ee-. eD-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
BDLCARS DENY REPORTS OF
 REVOLUTION

London, May 22-Up to noon the foreign office had received no con- firmation of reports at revolution has broken out in Bulgaria and that King Boris has fled.
 Advices concerning the supposed uprising were conflicting. The report was that the Communists were in power, another was that the adher- ents of Stanab oulinski, the Peasant Premier had united with the Com muniSts and declared a republic.
 Bulgarian officials in Continental Europe denied the revolutionary re- ports.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
BEACH PATRONS WILL
 APPRECIATE THIS FINE

Arrested yesterday by Special Off, ficer Robert Dunnigan, who alleged that he was creating a disturbance at the Stratford avenue dock of the Pleasure Beach boat line, John Ban- non, William street was fined 8 in the City court this morning. In passing sentence Judge Boardman commended Officer Dunnigan for his good judgment in bringing the ac- cused in, stating that he would ab- so1utely not tolerate any form of rowdyism either at the island or any other public place in the city this summer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
Accident Victim
 at Deaths Door

The condition of John Weary, city employe, 54 Fourth street, who was seriously injured in an automobile &C., cident at Maplewood and Howard ave- nues, sustaining a fractured skull, is still critical at St. Vincent's hospital where he was removed by Dr. F. J. O'Brien in the Emergency ambulance. Nearv at the time of the accident was in his motorcycle and is said to have run into an automobile driven by George Brush, 55 Darlngford street, Danbury.
 life at the hospital
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
PLEASURE BEACH o. K.," HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS

The Division of Sanitation of the Health department conducted an in- vestigation of health conditions of Pleasure Beach Saturday and found everything in the best of shape. The lunch rooms, fruit stands and other concessions were found in the best of, condidtion.
 The general condidtion of the beach is good" said Chief Inspector C HoWaed Dunbar today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22

oeive Of any ground upon which tho participants in the ceremony could be charged with violation of the law.
 State police and other officers were likewise without knowledge or infor- nation upon which to base an inves- tigation of the affair. 1t was stated. It was hinted today that the attorney general might be asked for an opin- ion as to the possibility of legal pro- ceedure in this state against the Kan. but up to this noon no acion Of this >1nd had been taken.
 The publicity given the formation of the state organization and it's big initiation here was the cause of no end Of discussion and excitement here and elsewhere about tho atate
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22

30 white lofnceTs and oU LdSCdIs OI the crew were missing
 Boston. May 227CA- P.)-Mrs. M L. SibIey and Miss V. M. Boyer. the American women who are missing from the British steamship Egypt, sunk off the coast of France, were missionaries bound for India who had been sn this city recently. Mrs. Sibley. a member of the staff of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. has selatives in To- ledo, Ohio.
 Miss Boyer. who formerly made her home at AspinwaEl. Pa, was going out as a teacher h a school for ,r11asion- aries and children in South India Mrs Sibley was O widow beyond mid de years, returning to her station in the city of Way Miss Boyer. with no larenrs or relatives alive was taking up work in the mission field for the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
TyNNER LOST FOOTING.

While working on a roof at Ig5 Madison avenue, at 10:30 today, Wm- Eagan, age 28, of 193 Main street, lost his footing and plunged IS feet to the ground. sustaining sevepe lacer- ations of the head and possible con- cussion of the brain. Dr. A. B. Mare1Iis responded with the Elmer sency ambulance and rendered first aid and removed Eagan to his home. Two stitches were taken in the scalp wound.
 Eagan sa timer and was repairing several leaks in the gutter of the Madison avenue home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
No Action Taken Today
 Against Invisible Realm
States Attorney at Loss to Know What Actior
 Could Be Pressed Against Ku Klux Klan.

New Haven, May 22-In the absence of any complaints information what has been published in the papers, which by invitation at the big mi aory ceremonies the Klux klan in Connecticut held Sonewhere in New Haven Co unty Saturday night State County today investigating the affair
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
MUSIC CLUB FEDERATION
 TO MEET THURSDAY

New Haven, May 22-The Connec- ticut State Federation of Music Clubs will hold its annual meeting at Hotel Stratfield, Bridgeport. at 10:30 a. m. Thursday the 25th, it was announce ed here today. Officers from the national federation will be among the speakers, of which there are six and a musical program is in order for the afternoon. Reading of re- ports and election of officers will takep lace at II a. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
STONE CRUSHED FINGER.

While working at Hillside Home at 8:3o today, Fred Leon, age 72, of 669 Ogden street. had the middle finger a huge stone fell on 1t. The Elm er- gency ambulance was called. Dr. A. B. MarguIis resp ponding. He render ed first aid and removed Leeon to the Emergency hospital where he took several stitches in the cut After treatn ert Leon was removed to his home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
BURCH CASE AGAIN
 GOES TO A JURY

Los Angeles, May 22-The jury in the case of Arthur c. Burch, on trial for the second time for the murder of J. Belton Kennedy was scheduled to resume its deliberations at o'clock this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
American Passenger On Egypt Says Missionaries
 Are Lost In Shipwreck

Brest, May 22-(By the A. P.)-Mrs. M L. Sibley and M American missionaries their way to In da said today by F. Beyan the only other American drowned in the wreck of the British steamship Egypt which sunk off the Island of Ushant Saturday night by collision with the French steamer Selne loo their lives the disaster
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
Mrs. Rosa Langfelder
 Victim Of Explosion
72 Year Old Woman Failed to Heed Many Warn
 ings from Her Son-Killed Almost Instantly

Failure to heed the warnings of her who ioned her many times against engaging in the unlawful Langfeder 72 years of of 92 Calhoun avenue this morning about 5:3o when three gallon which her in the head just above tn temple killing stantly
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
Strange Case Of Young
 Girl Mystifies Officials
T Was Doped in the State Hospital ' Unfortunate
 Girl Cries Out During Delirium.

Charities department officials mystfed over strange case of Dorothy Cromwell nineteen old girl
 suffering from St. Vitus dance and paralysis present times lies cot at Hillside Home nfu sight
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
WEATHER:

For New Haven and vicinity: Fa1r tonight and Tuesday.
 For Connecticut: Fair tonight and Tuesday; moderate to fresh north and northeast winds.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity: Fair weather and not much change in temperature followed by tncreas- ing cloudipess Tuesday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22
If Spirits Know They Don't Tell - HOoch Pulls the Trigger, and Shatters the Still While W om en AdOrn Themselves There's Hope = Ku Kux Clan for New Haven.

Trotsky blows an Italian ship out of the water and kills half the crew Chile has a severe earthquake In Bulgaria communists revolt. Chi cago citizens hire special guards for 200 homes. Home of mayor, Colurn- bus, Ga. is wrecked by bomb. In Mexico Qbregon is making war on rebels. Poincare tells French vet erans the Germans must pay. In Belfast IA are killed by private exc cution, in a sectarian war Str Conan Doyle gets messages frol dead relations. This is part of the news of the morning. Too bad mes sages from the beyond don't tell af- fIicted mankind what to do, unless, indeed, it is much better over there, that those do a favor who do not assist mankind to stay here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22

Hooch has its own methods. In Moosup 1t wreckS the brain of Ed ward Spaulding. 56, who fills four men and three women more or less full of buckshot. In Bridgeport it blows up a still and hastens the time of an aged woman, by a few hours days, or years as the case may be. These are not good traders. They give much for little
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22

The inmates of Bedford reforna- tory take the same pains in dressing and beautifying themselves as they would for an Easter parade on Fifth avenue A good sign, much better than to be dirty and ragged. While the desire to look beautiful remains in these women there is hope for them. The old world has the female outcast who has given over the adornment of her persons; the most terrible of sights,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-22

KuKlux Kan sets up the fiery cross in New Haven. Men shrouded fin sheets go through a mummery. It's good advertising. Not good sense, perhaps. This Is the age of open understandings. The need Is for in telligent remedies arrived at in the light of day. Lights of bonffres are not bright enough
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-08-30

Subscribers weekly programs pro-
grams o. The ting sta
tons and will collect S. a year
from each fan to defray the cost.
The Seattle association hopes %
have telephones in all other cities
within a radius of 100 miles, equip
PED with the adapter.
The conversation-measur'ing de-
vice, which, it is said, is not use
anywhere else in the world, has
been operated here for eight
Months, and enables the company
to charge for the telephone service
according to the length of tn
conversations.
When many residents found that
the device, called the telechromom-
etci, increased their monthly bills,
paltment of Public Works, which
they protested to the State De-
is tC hold a hearing September
to decide whether the affair must
be abandoned. In the meantime
GO Everett residents have signed
applications for new telephones to
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SEAMEN SEIZE
PRIVATE HARROR

WESTWOOD, Mass, Aug. 30
The story of the seizure of Joshua
Cranes private harbor on the is
land of No Mans Land off south
ern Massachusetts coast by seamen
who manned a small steamer and
more than - motor launches was
told by Mrs. Crane at her home
here TODAY.
Mrs. Crane said that the intrud-
ers refused to vacate the harbor
and threatened the farm superin-
tendent, Samuel Batty, who deliv-
cred the order. Mrs. Crane said the
superintendent has been threatened
with firearms and harpoons when
he tried to drive the men off.