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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Moon Jailed For
 Misusing Mails

New Haven, March 1-Thomas H. Moon of Bridgeport was given three months in jail yesterday by Judge Thomas in the United States District Court here. Moon was convicted of sending obscene letters through the mails to Stratford women. The three months sentence was lessened by the substraction of the five wee S Moon has spent in jail awaiting trial.
 Ten indictments unannounced, were returned by the grand jury yes terday. Twelve more cases are be- fore the grand jury today. A petit jury for the case of Joseph Weiss man, million dollar bankrupt" charged with conspiracy to conceal assets will be chosen today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Strutf0rd Citizens 70 Circulate Referendum
 Against Councillors

Petition for referendum on resolu- ton of Town council under date of feoruary 27, 1922, purporting to terminate the employment of Ruther- ford Hayes Hunter as Town man ager." This is a short paragraph, but 1t may mark an important turning Spurred or 5y Charles Wheeler, popu- tarly known throughout Stratford and Bridgeport. as "Shang" a mass meet ing of voters at the Town hall last night started upon a new tack to show the council, that the wills of what is claimed to be a majority of the voters, must be recognized.
 Called by Merritt Vanderbilt of the Eighth district, 9 crowded auditorium at the Town hall last night demon |. strated the popularity of the move ment to battle the council to the last ditch. Vanderbilt called the meeting to order promptly at eight o'clock, and order prevailed. If any hecklers were present they must have felt the ofssnious presence of earnestness and determination, for never has a more orderly meeting been held in the easily excited town. 'Shang" Wheeler was called upon to act as chairman, and he responded with quickly felt decision
 After Attorney John Smith had preSetnted formal resolution asking all members of the council who had voted to oust Hunter to resign, and calling their act "depiorable. in face of public opinion against the action of the council the resolution carried by a unanimous vote. This was after some of those assembled wanted to change the word "dep3ore," to con demn- '4They are being condemned separately" another indignant voter remarked, and this seemed to satisfy the crowd.
 Pointing out what many believe to be an ambiguous wording of the char ter, Wheeler suggested that petitions be circulated impediately. calling for 8 referendum vote and the plan was imm ediat ely put into effect. First of the necessary 10 per cent of the rot- CTS affixed their signatures last night,
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Legion Feels Bonus Is Just
 Obligation
Natl. Commander Mac Nider Writes On Stand Taken And Held By Veterans On onu S Question.
By HANFORD MACNIDER, ATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE
 AMERICAN LEGION.

(Copyright by I. N. S.)
 Washington, March 1 - The American Legion in asking that the adjusted compensation bill be passed wants it clearly understood that this legislation originated with Congress.
 At the request of Congress, the Legion worked out from a great number of suggested plans the present five-fold com pensation bill. The Legion feels that by such constructive features as those which en- body farm and home aid, voca- tional training, land reclamation and settlement and paid up in surance, recognition from the government of the veterans services would add to the re, turned service mans ability to become a more constructive citizen. The Legion still feels that way.
 The adjusted pay. or cash features, allowing forty per cent. less than any take care of the man who. because of unemployment or il1-fortune, would not be able to take advantage of the others The payments of $50 once form as desirable compensation com
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01

: To give specific. effect to the latter appropriation, Lynn W. Wilson laid City Attorney Thomas M. Cu1linan. MT. Wilson said that the Board of Education, since the war. has had much additional health work laid on said, disclosed that many of the peo- pie, more than one-third, have physi- cal defects, which partially incapact. tate them. That the only large rem- eddy is by health education in the public schools. and that the Con- necttcut legislature has imposed so much additional health work upon the schools that the school day in Bridgeport will have to be lengthen- ed half an hour to get the health work in.
 Board Desires Economy.
 The Board of Education, he said. desires to economize and systematize all of its health work; in physical i'm struction, in domestic science, in mar cot1cs, and in dental hygiene. and acting under the direct instruction of the General Assembly. asked the Board of Apportfcnment and Taxa tion to make for its use an aappro- priation to carry on the work of den- tai hygiene, and this the Board of Apportfonment had done.
 MT. Wilson continued: 'T he Roard of Education believes that the health work in dental hygiene, almost en- urely work of education. is so i'm poi e1ue .hdi every chliQ should have 1t, and the board has recommended to the Board of Apportionmenr aa ap- pr1ation of s6. 500 for the parocti;al and other private schools which is believed to be a fair division. But T It turns out noi to be fasr ir mas been agreed with MT. Leverty, head of the Sub-conmi tee on education of the Apporttonmeut board, that a fur ther transfer of the funds Of tt.e Board of Education may De made, large enough to procure a complete equality of treatment for aE chi drcn whether ihey are in public 9r n prf vate schools At this point the ordi lance drafted by M- Cullinan was laid in.
 Meeting Largely Attended
 The attendance was a large enc The committee and hose present re ce-ved a complete understanding oi the work. through the interesting cdu- duced, showing the work in all of its phases. Dr. A. c. Tones. father of preventive dentistry in schools ie- scribed with detail the work and its effec upon the young, lie aid that TThtie the c'ea TlSing and a1a ir- -rg -t the teeth Is important. that repairs alone are not a constructive work after a hundred years as at the be- shining. The cleaning of the teeth is to a considerable extent preven- tive, but complete prevent consists in control of the diet Children to have sound teeth must eat -he unre- fined foods.
 They cannot have good health on a diet consisting namely white flour and sugar. The work is primarily a work of education.
 Among the pictures was that of
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Poindexter Warns Against Reducing 5-5-3

Washington, March I've should trust in ourselves and keep our powder dry,'' declared Senator Miles Poindexter, Republican, of Washington ranking Republican member of the Senate Naval Affairs committee in warning today against the American Navy being permitted to fall below the 5-5-3 ratio of the Naval Arma- meft Limitation Treaty
 Poindexter, who is slated to suc- ceed to the chairmanship of the Senate Naval Affairs committee charged that ..Pacifcism'' in the guise of fast economy is threatening to reduce the American navy to a negligible posi- tion.''
 with an adequate navy. and an adequate number of thoroughly train- ed officers and somewhat longer term of training for our enlisted men, and a sufficient number of seamen to man our ships and keep them pre- pared for action, our Pacific poS5es- sions and our mainland which ls in- separable connected with our possess sions everywhere, would be safe
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01

. He stated that the dead man had a grn in his hands when Serino fired the fatal shot, and that the death of Apicella was no loss to the com munity. He further stated that Seri- no had been of material assistance to the officials of the state in clearing up the mysteries of ring of automo- bile thefts, and problems that have long ped-plexed the state police, and local police in many down state towns. He cited three specific cases which Serino had aided in clearing for the police
 Aided Police Shakeup
 He further stated that Serino had been of invaluable help in uncovering the deplorable state of affairs found to exist in the Norwa1k police de- partmen which has resulted in the resignation of Thomas Hunt for 27 years on the Norwalk police force and for some time a sergeant. Other shifts and shake-ups in the Norwalk police department are believed to be
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01

Tn setting a rate of 3o.s mills for the ensuing year, the Board or Ap- portionment followed out the economy policy adopted by the present adrnln- istration. Last years regular tax was aS9 mills as compared to zf-5 mlils rate fixed at yesterdays final meeting, but the special tax of mills boosted the rate to 34.9 mills, a considerably higher figure than the 30.8 rate which will be paid this year.
 Final figures on the grand list, ap- propriations, receipts and tax, as ac- cepted and approved by the Board of are as follows:
 Final grand list: First district, s240 149,209.00; Second district, S237,- 576424.OO; total, S477,725,633.00-
 Final appropriations: First district, s3S77, ,525.90; Second district, $2,966,- OO2.63; total, $6,S43,528.53.
 Estimated total receipts: First dis trict, s499, 3O0.30; Second district. s344,500; total, sS43,8OO.
 Amount to be raised by taxation difference: First district s3,37s,- 225 30; Second district, s2,621, ,02.63 total, s5,999, 728.53.
 Final tax rate: First district, 15.3 mills; Second district. 12 mills; total, 27.3 mills
 Total amount raised by above rate; First district, s36742 28288: Second district S2,S5O, ,s17.06; total s6.52s,- 19es4
 Estimated yearly collection. s2 per cent
 Estimated yearly collection. arrears. First district, $3.3s0. .340-25; = Second
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Shippers Debate Waterway roject

Washington, March IA debate on the St. Lawrence waterway project and a number of addresses by promi- nent shipping men formed the pro- gram for the opening today of the tional Rivers and Harbors Congress. In the debate, Governor Nathan L. Miller, of New York, was scheduled to speak against the St. Lawrence pro- ject while Governor Henry J. Allen of Kansas, and H. H. Merrick of Chi cago were listed as the affirmative speakers
 Among the speakers on today's program was Mrs Sarah Willard Strout of Portland, Maine, president of the Women's National Rigers and Harbors Congress
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Tokens Do Not
 Seem Popular

The three-for-a-quarter tokens is- sued today by the Connecticut com pany. which may be used in place of real money for fare on most lines ex- capt in Norwa1k and Bridgeport, are persons who reside in Milford and other points east.
 One Milfordite boarded a Bridge port-bound trolley car in Milford this morning, and purchased 50 cents s worth of tokens. The conductor sac- cepted one token as the fare in Mil ford, but when the Stratforsd line was reached the tokens became less val uajble than Soviet currency.
 Nothing doing.'' said the conduc- tor when the Milford passenger of fered him a token instead of the cus- tomary dime. 'Those things are no good on cars that run to Bridge port"
 The Milford trolley rider is still trying to figure it out
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Police Changes
 In Effect Today

Changes in the personnel of the1 12 lice department which were reconl- mended and approved at last nights meeting of the commissioners went into effect today. The following men are affected: From the Traffic bu- reau, Policemen Lawrence Farrell, John J. McBride, and John Kelly go to the third precince for patrol duty.
 Driver Dennis Toolan will go from 2 the second to headquarters to replace Joseph Whelan. now patrol driver who will be assigned to the traffic de- partme,It. Driver John Ryan and Jo- sepn Lengye1 of the second precinct will be assigned to street duty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Shear Company
 May Locate Here

Bridgeport may get the w. F. Con cannon Shear Company now located in Milford The company makes tool steel shear, in many patterns, upon a plan which enables the product to. be sold, MT. Concannon says, against the best German product. The shears are made of. cruicb1e steel, by stamping from drill rod. .
 A patent has just been issued for the process and the goods are already in the market and being sold. w. F. Concannon is a Bridgeport boy. Forty, years go he sold newspapers for living, at Main street and Fairfield avent4e. He is now head of the W. F. Concannon Shear company which is canita1iZod at S20.O00.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Two Couples
 Seek Divorces

Two divorce actions were institut- ed today. David Fraser wants a di- Uorce and custody of a four year old son. He charges his wife, Catherine Fraser. with into1erab1e cruelty since October 10, 1916. They were mar ried June 10, of the same year. Both are from Greenwich
 Anna DeMark wants decree from Eugene DeMark. both of Norwalk. They were married May 30, 1908. The plaintiffs maiden name was Fibre. Intolerab1e cruelty is charged since January l. 1914. Alirnony is also asked by the petitioner
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Many Fail To l. Comply With Law

The time limit for paying this years personal tax expired last night, and according to figures compiled at the office of the tax collector, many BridgeporteGs have failed to comply with the law.
 Up to last night, only s2S 900 had been collected. It was estimated sev- eral days ago, that the total amount of money due on personal taxes is S176,O0O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
$35, 900. Appropriated
 For Dental Hygiene
Parocha1 And Private Schools To Receive $6 500 For Dental Work From Apportionment Board Lively Hearing Last Night

lively hearing control of dental hygiene took place before the Committee Ordinances last night High School Auditorium and developed to public knowledge that the Board Apportonmen and Taxation has appropriated SO the public schools for the work dental hygiene other schools and institutions $6OO this of the to be administered by the Board of Health.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
WAS CHARGED WITH MURDER OF NORWALK
 INNKEEPER, NOV. Z
States Attorney Cummings Declared In Court That Apicella Was No Loss To Community - Serino Assisted Officials In Clearing Up Nor Walk Auto Thefts He Stated

Mike Serino, Norwal, charged with Noven1- Der las of Luigi Apcela Norwalk hotel keeper the Ita secton changed his plea from guilty of murder guilty of manaugher when arraigned before Kellogg at the opening of Superior court criminal side, this morning. He sentenced to States prison 10 to 15 years States Attorney Cummings mac a strong statement to the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Held As Embezzler
 Of Veterans Fund

Omaha. Neb., March William E. McMahon, former commander of the Omaha post of the Disabled American n Veterans of the World War, was at liberty todays on $500 bonds after his arrest on a charge of continuous ernbezzlement and larceny of bailee of fund and property of the post totahng $3,741. His resignation as com mander of the post was accepted yes- tesr,daV
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Building Trades
 On Strike Over Wage Reduction

ployes, members of the Building Trades Council, walked out today when employers posted notices reduc- ing wages Of their employees from S to S6 per cent following failure t. agree upon a new scale. Con ract
 1otaling upwards of S20 900 900 in new construction are tied up and ad- ditional lettings are halted pending an agreement upon wage scale-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
SENT PARCELS TO LAUNDRY.

John Kecko of Stratford, sent val uable parcels to the laundry H. T. Saunders. who runs a wet wash in Stratford. either lost br had stolen rom his delivery wagon a bundle of clothes being returned to Kecko. The bill for the package was s164, but Kecko convinced the Common Pleas court that the material was val uable and received a judgment against the Stratford laundry for $14571. The decision was by John J. Walsh. -
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
MARKETMEN FILE
 BANKRUPTCY PAPERS

Formal papers in the voluntary bankruptcy action of Morris Gordon and Alex Prussin, who conducted a market at S21 Map1ewood avenue, were filed today in the office of Referee in Bankruptcy, John Keogh. The total of the liabilities is given as S3,72054, and the assets as $1,963.00 Of the latter $500 is represented by stock; $500 by fixtures and $450 by outstanding accounts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Final Tax Rate Of
 27. 3 MilZs Established
Addition Of 35 Mills For Unemployed Brings Total Rate For 1e22-23 To 3O.8 Mills -Ap- propriations One Million Less Than Last Year.

Cutting cys operating expenses approximately S1 100000 the Board of Apporonment meeting yesterday afternoon established regular tax rate for the mills To this rate add ed special tax mills for the purpose of raising funds for the total for the coming year will there fore be 30 mi payable April and September l. LII na d
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Negro Held For Murder
 Of Waterbury AthLete
William Hughes Ex Service Man And Baseball Player Shot To Death By Louis Darlington Who Has Long Criminal Record.

Waterbury, Conn, March 1-Wilam Hughes, well known prominent baseball player and resident of the Brooklyn section of this city fatally shot early this altercaton Riverside street restaurant wit Louis Darlington
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
Retired After 27
 Years in Fire Dept

New Haven. March Fire Mar shaI William B. Perkins, a veteran of 27 years in the local frs department, was retired last night on a yearly pension of two-thirds pay or $2 COG d year. The action becomes effective today
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
s15.O0o MORTGAGE FILED.

placed on the local plant of the F. L. Bradbury Cruller company. through the American Bank and Trust com pany, according to papers filed in the town clerks office this morning
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
WOMAN TELLS OF
 QUARREL WITH
 SIX BOOTLECCERS
Mabel Normand, To Be Questioned Again Having Recovered From Attack Of Influenza Second Month Of Unsloved Mystery Begins

Los Angeles March - Further drug peddlers and booeggers their knowledge der of William Desmond Taylor film ago was planned for today the police the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
WEATHER:

For New Haven and vicinityt and Wednesday.
 For Connecticut: Cloudy and colder tonight and Wednesday; fresh northwest shifting to north and northeast winds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-01
READ

The Red Mems Menace Second Instalment of
 "White Eagle. A Thrill In Every Line Begins Today, Page 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-10
PAST MATRONS' NIGHT
ROSE OF SHARON, 0, E, s,

The annual Past Matrons' Night of
Rose OF sharon Chapter. O. l.. s..
was recently held, the meeting being
called to order and closed by the
regular officers, and the Past Mat
! rons assisted by Past Patron Robe TT
". Pope cXemplified the work, filling
the chairs as follows: w. NJ, Past
Matron Susie NJ Brann; w. p. Past
Patron Robert w. Pope: Associate
NJ, Worthy Matron Alice NJ. Clark
secretary, Sister Ethel NJ. Crowell:
treasurer. Past Matron Emma V.
Dodge: cond., Past Matron Eliza
beth II. Pierce: asso. cond. Past
Matron Ida NJ. Locke; chaplain.
Past Matron Elsie NJ. Pingree; mar
shall, Past Matron. Katherine C.
Morrill,: Ruth, Past Matron Anna NJ
Partridge; Esther. Past Matron Cora
NJ. keyes; Martha, Past Matron
Frances NJ. Hardwood; Electa, Past
Matron Alice L. Webster: warder.
Sister Iva II. Kicker; seminal, Past
Patron Lemuel ID. Hardwood.
The degrees were worked upon a
large class of candidates and Sister
Ida B. Mckay affiliated with Rose Of
Sharon. Past Matron l.ottie NJ
Reed hadscharge of the music watch
was well rendered. After the work
a bountiful banquet was served to
about 200 members, with Sister
Edith NJ. Wright as chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-10
Jordan High Party
Enjoy Island Park

The cool and inviting grove at ISL
and Park was a busy place, Thurs
day when the members of the Jordan
High school Senior class, from Lew
iston, enjoyed an outing there. The
place was their own for the day. 1t
was an ideal day and there was not
Il single incident to mar the happi-
ness. except perhaps the day ended
too soon.
At the Island Park Inn, the healthy,
| hungry crowd was made very much
at peace with the world, by feastnG
at Mr.. Noycr's table upon the best
/, products of the sea in Ill sorts Of
tempting styles. Prop. Noyer proved
u most genial host and extended to
the young folks, the hospitality Of
the Inn and it's surroundings.
A ride down the lake was one of
the features Of the day and the
young folks from Lewiston were
given ample opportunity to view the
beauties of CobbosSeecontcc. Tile
r2vilOn was hired for the afternoon
and there was dancing for those who
felt so inclined.
Taking it all in all, the young
folks from AndroscogGin declared tho
day to he among the happiest Of
their schooIday and returned TO their
homes, agreeing that Mr. Noycr knew
how to present the means for a good
time.
On next Monday the members of
TIE Junior class Of the Jordan High
schools, not TO be outdonc by their
dignitied Senior friends. arc coming
to Island Park ana enjoy an outing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-10

companicd him u Mt. Vernon where
they attended tie funeral of Mr..
Chcsleys uncle.
Mr.. ana Mrs. RAYMOND Brown and
friends from Waterville were callers
recently in this section.
Thirtyfve friends gathered recent
ly at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Llewelyn Q. Abbott, the o. b. Alb
bolt homestead and rendered them
a reception in honor of their mar
rlage. A most enjoyable evening was
passed. Refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott were the, rocip-
ients Of gifts and best wishes for a
long and happy married life.
Joseph Everett Blaisdell of this
place and principal Of Belgrade High
school attended the Leonard Noble
wedding in Augusta Monday evening
and acted as best man.
Frank f. Taylor. Pond road, has
purchased a now car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-10
MAINE PRESS
TO MEET HERE

Members of the Maine Press Aseo-
citation have received notice Of the
next annual meeting which Will be
held at Augusta, oct. ) and G. ana are
urged to make Their plans 10 attend,
and are reminded:
There Will, OF course, be real
business to be transacted, but the
principal business Of the occasion is
TO meet other men who are workins, in
The same line. thinking the same
thoughts. meeting the same problems
as You are. An interesting prosra m
IS being arranged, announcement
concerning which Will appear during
the next few months"
The letter refers to the last meet
ing in Portland, that many thought
IT the best in the history Of the Or
ganization. and the members are
looking ahead to having even a bet
ter one at Augusta.