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America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1922-01-23
ADREsELE FuNcTIONA,
RlLOR U. S. R. A.

loan N. SERB, Presedinte
$40 E. Home St. New Castle, Pa.
loan PETROvICI,
1-iul Vice Presedinte
1856 Franklin st. Detroit, Mich.
NICOLAE SAVU,
2-lea Vice Presedinte
2O34 Penn Pl., N. E. Canton, o.
GEORGE MARHAO,
Secretar General
Bell, Federal 838; Auto. 1919
645 Poland ave. Youngstown, o
loan N. SUFANA,
Caster General
1877 So. Liberty Alliance, o
Phone: O. S. 2623
Controlori
4, NICOLAE BOIERU
7O7 Main St. Martins Ferry, o.
loan CRAIOvEANU
220 Munson Avenue
McKees Rocks, Ps.
IRONIM VERDEA
634 East 7th st. Erie, Pa.
Comitetul Executiv
AUGUSTIN SISSEA
(Tel. Auto 7271l
l39 North Street Newark, 0.
LAIR NEGRILA
(Tel. Bell SOY
1909 Putnau Ave. GAINESVILLE, O.
P. CHINA
(Tel. Auto 670)
l163 So. Main st. Akron, Ohio
loan BUDAI
N9 Malleable Ave-, Sharon, Pa
N. STAN
R. d. NJ Cortland, Ohio
NICOLAE lALDU
(Tel. Bell 932)
1927 Bryan Ave. Canton, @.
loan N. COMA
1862 w. Euclid st. Salem, O..
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Tel. Bell, Main 326
1912 Wick Bldg. Youngstown, O.
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zACHEI MATIC
?. Q. ,. 675 Alliance, Ohio
ELISEI IONESCU
1918 S. 3rd st. st. Louis, Mo.
loan G.. STAN
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LIE BOGDAN
20 w. McMicken Avenue
4 Cincinnati, O.
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1922-01-23

Const. Iorddnesca- -Botosori.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
Horvath To Begin Again"
Druggist Paroled After Serving Part of Term for
 Embezzement, Anxious to Care for Family.

is that Horvath vii! try to make good in his busin'ss, slraightC1 out all his debts and properly care for the fam ily responsible for his being released on probation after having served only one month of the sentence of one year given him in the Superior Court on May 16.
 Horvath has a family of a wife. three small daughters and a small sen. His wife has an absolute faith i:1 her husband and places her utmost confidence in his ability to make good.
 The children, the youngest four and thu oldest about II, do not seem to realize all that has transpired in the seven months since December 23, 1921, when his case was first opened: At the drug store the family are all putting their shoulders to the wheel The mother is in. the store assisting with the work.
 The oldest girl waits on the chil- dren and the boy expressed the great American ambition of selling news papers,
 HorVath declared that he had been opening the store at o'clock in the morning and closing near midnight, in order that the people may see that I am sti.. desirous Of serving them to the best Of my abidty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
GREENWICH MAN
 CHARGES WIFE
 WITH DESERTION

Papegs were filed today by Elmer Elkins of Greenwich asking for a divorce from Thelma I. Elkins on the grounds of assertion. Mrs. Elkins' maiden name was Thelma l. Moore head. Her present address is New Rochelle, N. Y.
 The Elkins were married Feb. 5, 1918, in Greenwich. At that time Elmer was A, and was a clerk in a Greenwich bank. Thelma was but 19, and was employed as a steno- grapher- They were married by Rev. Oliver Huckel. pastor of the Second Congregational church of Greenwich, with the consent of her mother, who had been divorced from her father, Chauncey Moorehead.
 In April. 1920, Thelma brought suit tor a divorce from her husband through her father, claiming that she was a minor and that her marriage to Elkins should be claimed null and void. The case was heard before Judge Haines of the Superior Court who non-suited the case. Since that time she has remained Mrs. Elkins. It was brought out then that she and her husband lived together as man and wife for only ten days.
 In the papers filed today Elkins claims that his wife has deserted him and has refused to live with him as his wife. The case will be heard dur ing the September term of the Su- perior Court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
SHOOT FOUR IN
 RUNNING BATTLE WITH N. Y. POLICE

New Y York, July 1s-Four persons were shot in a. running revolver bat tie in the streets today when auto police pursued and captured Charles Clark, alleged to have been caught trying to steal an automobile from Louis Subway. restaurant owner.
 When Clark and his associates were discovered by Subway. tamper- ing with his car, one of the bandits shot Subway in the shoulder and the leg, and fled.
 Clark communicated a taxi driven to drive like hell.''
 The shot that felled Subway at tracted Sergeant Cohen and Patrol man Weber, on patrol in an automo- bile. They passed Clark. and in the running battle that followed more than a hundred shots were fired.
 DeSilva, the chauffeur. was struck in the head by a bullet fired by his passenger The desperado was shot in the head by Patrolman Tooher as the taxi passed Tooher's home. De- Silva then stopped the car and Clark was taken to the Harlem hospital where 1t was said he might not re- cover.
 Patro1man Crawley, who joined in the firing at the fleeing raxI enroute. was shot in the knee. The two bandits who were with Clark took to their heels when tho disturbance started and made clean getaway.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
HOLD HEARING TO
 NAME REFEREEIN
 DAMAGES APPEAL

Judge John W. Banks of the Su- perior court, held a hearing today for the appointment of a committee to act as referee on the amounts allotted as damages to the property holders whose property was affected by tho widening of Wall street, NorWalk.
 According to the charter of the city of Norwalh any appeals from the amount allotted by the Board of Dam ages and Appraisa1s, must be passed upon by a judge of the Superior court or a committee appointed by him.
 Judge E. NJ. Lockwood, represent ing Florence Montgomery, who is ap- pealng from the amount allotted her for damages to her property, Edward J. Quinlan, representing Emil Hem l. ming and the Sentral Trust company whose property was affected, and Judge William T. Tammaney, corpor- ation counsel for the city of Norwalk were present at the hearing today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
Baby Left on Doorstep After
 Message to Girl

New York, July 1s.-Early this morning an unidentified person called Miss Elizabeth Brewer at her Brooklyn residence by tele- phone-and said:
 "A package will arrive: take
 Puzzed, Miss Brewer told the family about the mysterious mes sage. They advised her to pay no attention to it.
 Then, at a. m., the family was awakened by an infants cry ing in the hallway. A week-old infant wrapped in while bIan- ering was pinned this note:
 "Dcar Elizabeth: It is with great sorrow that I had to do anything like this. I am just ont of hospital and have not seen my husband for three months. I care of the child. Please have him baptized. I will make good to you for your care. I will make myself known to you when I call in a week. For Gods sake, don't turn him away.
 'I stood in the street long time before I did this. The baby but expect to get work soon and
 "A FRIEND"
 The baby was fully dressed and had a pacifier in it's mouth. And it was crying Justify, very Iustily, despite the pacifier. Police were called and the baby taken to Kings County Hospital. Miss Brewer told detectives that she formerly worked in an office with other girls who frequently told her their troubles and she pre- sumed that one of these was the mother of the child, but could not say which one 1t might be.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
OVER CHILD'S DEATH:
 TURNED ON GAS

Turning on the gas in his room and then calling his wife to his side Tony Roman. 29 Columbia court, and his wife, narrowly escaped death by asphyXiatiOn yesterday afternO on. The odor of escaping gas was detected by a roomer in the house who battered down the door and found both Konan and his wife in an apparent stupor. After being treated by a nearby doc tor both were arrested and detained over night at police headquarters.
 In court. this morning Roman ex- p1ained that he was attacked with fit of dependency yesterday brought on by the loss of his only child a short while ago and that he wanted to die. He said that he did not like 10 leave his wife alone in the world, so he wanted to take her with him. After a short lecture by Judge Board man, Konan changed his attitude toward death. and stated that he was willing to live for some time yet. His case was continued and he was placed in charge of the probation officer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
CLEANING FLOOD STRICKEN AREA
 NEAR CHIC0PEE

Chicopee, Mass, July 1S-With the work of cleaning up the flood stricken district of Willimansett well under way, chief interest turned today to the task of fixing responsibility for the conditions tha allowed the burst ing of the dams at Langwald's and Roberts ponds early yesterday and the loosing of many million gallons Of water on the sleeping village with property loss estimated at half a mill lion dollars or mora.
 Rallying speedily to the emergency, organized relief agencies, including Chicopee municipal departments and the Red Cross are carrying on in an orderly and effective manner the work inaugurated yesterday as soon as the magnitude of the disaster be- came apparent.
 Mayor Joseph M. Griz this morn ing went into conference with City So- Icitor J. E. Hafey for a discussion of every legal phase of the situa- ton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
REPUBLICANS IN
 COMMAND AFTER REGULARS ATTACK
Residents of Fullamore error Stricken - Hundreds Unable to Leave on Account of Mines.

Belfast, July 1S-(By the A. P.)-An attack by Free State troops on Fullamore, reported from Athlone, is believed to have been a short lived affair. A Nullingar dispatch received in Belfast today states that the Republicans still hold the town.
 Vehicles Comme ndeered.
 Residents are terror-stricken and hundreds are unable to leave because the roads are believed to be mined. All motor drven vehicles have been communicated by the Republicans. Scarcely any business is going on in the town. Notices have been posted at Mullingar warning the people not to send letters and refusing accept ance of parcels for Kings county of which FuTlamore is the capital. The Republicans are guarding the en- entrances to the town behind sand bags and holding up and searching pedestrians, while the residents are warned that if they are caught send ing information to the nationals they will be severely dealt with.
 On Sunday the nationals rounded up number of Republicans outside Mullingar.
 Reports from Castlebar, County Mayo, state that the strewets there are blocked and that every house has been sacked for foodstuffs. beds and bedding, which were carted away while the furniture was strung across the streets.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18

Tho bid for 200 manhoIe covers and frames, 30 catch basin frames and grates and 100 sewer well covers, was let to the Sessions Foundry Co., Br-s- tol Clerk Frank Green of the Board of Contract and Supply, announced today. At the meeting of the Sewer and Paving commission last Thurs day it was voted to rush all sewer construction work for whi>>h a S1OO,- 900 bond issue was recently hoated-
 Other firms competing in the bid ding were Coulter X MacKenzse. this city; Eastern Malleable Iron Works, this city; and the Automatic Machine Co.,. also of this city. The three firms named above were considerably higher than the Sessions Co.,, MT. Green an- noIInced.
 The Bristol concern bid s2.49 the hundreds pounds. It is customary to submit. bids for hundred pounds when iron or metal is involved The man hole covers will be used on tributary sewers that will be constructed in va
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18

What is one of the most hotly con- tested bankruptcy cases in the annals of the state, the case of Nicholas Hor- vath, the bankrupt West End drug gist, now seems to be in a fair way to an amicable and as far as possible satisfactory, settlement.
 A conference between the contest ing attorneys, scheduled for 10 o'clock this morning at the office of Attorney Albert J, Merritt, receiver. did not materialize, due to the ab- sence of counsel,
 Another conference is scheduled for an immediate future date, possibly to- morrow, at which time the troubles of Nicholas Horvath. will probably be all ironed out,
 Seven months of entanglement in the bankruptcy and criminal courts have not dampened the ardior of Hor- vath and his wife, Seen yesterday. the couple both expressed the opin- ion that they were both young enough to start over again." Served One Month. Now that it seems as though every possible aid will be given to Horvath bys those having claims against him. ts plausible conclusion to be drawn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18

New York, July 1S-(By the A. P.)-A series of explosions in a six story warehouse at 10 Jane street today shattered windows for blocks. Women and children, fleeing from nearby tenements were hurled to the pavements by the force of the blasts. Five fire alarms were turned in, and ambu- dances took many to hospitals.
 Knocked from Machines.
 Acting Fire Chief Smoky Joe'' Martin, directing the work of his men opposite the warehouse, was blown through a doorway by the force of one of the explosions and injured. The the fire that broke out after the first blast, were knocked from their ap- paratus to the street by one of the blasts that followed.
 Police and firemen carried many frightened women and children out of neighboring Greenwich Village ten ements.
 One blast shattered cornices and tore loose window frames in the Up per floors of the warehouse, and the falling debris killed Fire Lieutenant J. J. Schoppmeyer and injured three firemen so badly they had to be taken to hospital.
 The warehouse is occupied by the Manufacturers Transit Co.. The building extends back to 12th street. Margaret F'urman. 58, of Cincin- nati, O., was one of those treated for contusions and shock. She was wis iting her brother in law who lives across the street from the warehouse, and was knocked down when she rushed into the open.
 More explosions inside the ware i (Cortinued on Page EiNel
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
Bristol Firm Gets Contract To Build 200 Manhole Covers and Other Sewer
 Equipment for City.

ricus sections of the city connecting with trunk sewers. Many sewers are badly needed throughout the city. es- pecially the east end where the health threatened to take action if the city did not alleviate the un- sanitary condition,
 Catch basin frames. grates and sew CT covers will be used for the many storm sewers that are to be construct ed the various streets of the city. Many of these are needed to take care of the heavy overflow of rain water.
 On streets that are paved with a hard pavement, sewers greatly over flow: This is attributed to the fact that the hard pavement prevents the water from soaking in the ground and forces il to run down the sewers.
 Director of Public Works George Coughlin has suggested the idea of storm sewers to remedy this condi- tion. Bids for construction of the sewers that are to be installed will be awarded by City Auditor Heating who is now receiving bids.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
Superintendent of
 Schools May Be
 Named Next Month

At the August meeting Of the Board of Education, a new superin- tendent of schools may be selected, ,Dr. Alfred c. Zones, chairman on the in- terviewing committee. stated today. The board, it is understood, has sew eral candidates for the position in view.
 Many educators throughout the country have been interviewed by the board as possible candidates for the position made vacant by former su- perintendent Samuel J. Slawson, but aS yet no definite decision. has been reached. The board is endeavoring g to bring the best possfhle man here, it Waa stated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
Conflicting Stories
 in Strike Situation

Danbury, July 1S-The mainten- ance of way section of the New Haven road here numbers about five hun dred men. These include men who work on the roadway, on bridges and buildings in the engine house pits and at the coal pockets.
 The strike of shopmen locally re- mains unchanged. The strike lead CTS c1aim~a 100- per cent. loyalty to the union, while the railroad manage nent claims that the shop conditions are close to normal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
Lowden Will Speak
 to State Farmers

Storrs, July 1s-Announcement Is made at the Connecticut Agricultural College that ex-GovernOr Lowden of Illinois will be a speaker at the Farmers week gathering here on August 2 Other speakers during the week will include Dean Graves of the Yale School of Forestry, State For ester Hawes, Public Utilities Com missioner J. W. Alsop. President Wells of the Connecticut Forestry Associa- ton, Senator Hough, manager of the Connecticut Milk Producers Associa- Haven
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
BUDGET FOR YEAR
 TO BE PRESENTED

The annual meeting of the repre- sentatives and senators with the County Commissioners of Fairfield County will be held tomorrow morn ing at II o'clock daylight saving time, at the local court house. The Com mlSssioners will present their budget for the ensuing year to be passed up on and for the levying of the tax to meet their demands. After the meet ing. the senators and representatives will be the guests of the Commission CTS at Lehman's wheTe a shore dinner will have been prepared for them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
Held in $500 Bonds
 on Statutory Charge

Steve Raytor and Annie Casar, 211 Howard avenue, were arrested last night by officers of the Bureau of In- vestigation. Both were held under bonds of $500 on a charge of breach of the peace. The pair were arrested on complaint of Stephen Casar, who claimed he was the husband of Annie Casar. Casar recently arrived from Illinois and upon arriving here made the discovery. This morning in the city court Mrs. Casar and Raytor were held under bonds of $500 on I statutory charge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18

Supported Unanimously.
 This measure had unanimous sup port Before the vote was taken, the supplemental report of the Schoo1 committee of the Chamber of Com merce was read. SeVenty-fVe per cent. of expert educators so consulted IV the committee, favored the longer day, the longer year, and the stag gered system for High school.
 Commissioner Lynn w Wilson made an analysis of the opinions pro- vided by the educators who had been consulted by Bridgeport Teachers As sociation.
 Twenty-three of these favored the longer day and year.
 Six were opposed to the longer day and wear
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
FIRE CHIEF. BLOWN THROUGH DOOR
This Toad Kept His
 Home Fires Burning

Stamford, July 1S- Horace Bowling, a Renwick street boy, found a toad in the grass glowing with light after dark. He took it to Dr. William T. Hornaday of the New York Geological Park, who resides here and it was dis covered that the toad had swai- lowed a firefy, which was still operating his lantern end.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
ARREST GIRL; ESCORT
 ESCAPES; CASE CONTINUED

Taken into custody yesterday in Mountain Grove cemetery on a statu. tory charge Elinor Dierx of Phoenix vile, Penn., was arraigned in city court this morning. The male escort of the girl escaped His case was continued until JuIyy 22 and in the meantime effort will be made by the police to communicate with her parents
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
Caught in Raid;
 Get Jail Terms

Annie Miller. State street was ar raigned in city court this morning charged with keep a disorderly house as the result of a raid on the night of July s. She was fined S100 and costs and sentenced to 60 days in jail 40 days of which were suspended. She appealed from the decision and bonds were set at $400. Peter Brown South avenue, who was arrested as a frequenter was fined $50 and given a suspended jail sentence of 20 days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
EDUCATION BOARD ADOPTS. LONGER SCHOOL AY-NEW ACADEMIC YEAR 200 DAYS
Move Opposed by Commissioner Challenger Strenuously - Present System Likened to Straight Jacket-Children Who Leave School at Early Age to Be Greatly Benefited.

Finding itself supported by an overwhelming majority Of cities Board of Education adopted rules last night which will give the children of Bridgeport approxmate 1OO hours of education year instead of 900 ~ day from five to five and half hours The extra half used 15 minutes day the manual arts and physical work required by the Board of Education.
 Increa to
 
   changes Mrs Mary E. Cutting
 
 
 
  teacher thanth
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
KACEYS APPOINT NEW
 SUPREME DIRECTOR

New Haven, July 1s-Announce- headquarters of the Knights of Co., lumbus here that Captain Patrick H. Rice of Augusta. Ga.,- has been ap- pointed supreme director of the Knishts of Columbus by Supreme Knight James A FIaherty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
CONTINUANCE GRANTED
 IN NON-SUPPORT CASE.

Louis Scully, 1O71 Kossuth street, was arraigned in City Court this morning charged with failure to sup port his wife and minor child. Through his attorney, James Shan non. Scully asked for a continuance which was granted and the case will be heard on July 25.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
EXPERTS CONSULTED BY TEACHERS
 ASSOCIATION FAVOR BOARDS PROGRAM

The evidence procured by the Bridgeport Teachers As socaon under which they expected to show that Education Upon analysis found to be whelminglX of proposed rule for five and half hour day and 200 day year.
 Those in favor of the proposed rule 23
 Those opposed
 Those giving opinion ;.. :: :. 10
 Those favorng , 1-2 hour day only
 Those favoring 200 day year only
 Total favorng , 1-2 hour day 2S
 Total opposed
 Among those favoring the A B. Meredith Com Education Connecticut who objec- to hour day, and who favors school which would 4S weeks year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
SITUATION GROWS
 SERIOUS AS MEN THREATEN STRIKE
Maintenance of Way Men to Discuss Dead lock and Dissatisfac- tion Over Grable's Stand Tonight at New Haven.

Philadelphia, July 1S-The Penna. railroad announced to- day that a wage agreement has been negotiated between repre- sentatiVeS of the shOpmen still employed by the company and representatives of the manage ment, affecting more than 4O,- 900 men.
 New Haven, July iS-(By the A. P.) - Maintenance of Way men will meet tonight in Trades Council Hall here with national leaders of their union to discuss the general strike situation. It is reported that the impatience of the men here over the i9 days deadlock is re- sponsiblc for the presence of union officials at the meeting.
 Situation Serious.
 E. W. Alexander, travelling repre- sentative of the grand lodge, and John Tole of Boston. general chair
 (Continued on Page Six)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18

Big Saving To City.
 A saving of between S30,o00 and S4o.OO0 will be realized by the in auguration of the staggered" system for High school teachers in the High school. Commissioner Lynn w. Will son said last night at the meeting of the Board of Education. The stag gered" system consists of seven periods of teaching of 40 minutes each.
 After much expression of views on the longer school day and year plan voted by five to two vote to lengthen the school day from five to five and one-half hours and the present school year to approximately 200 days.
 (Continued on Page Six)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-18
STUDENTS TO
 VISIT NEW HAVEN SOON

New Haven. July 1S.-A party of 1 ? Japanese students selected from the Imperial University in Tokio and from other Japanese universities will visit New Haven August Is and 19 in the course of a tour of the United States, according to- reports received here. The tour is being conducted under the auspices of the Y. NJ. C. A. of Tokio in the interests of interna- tional good will.