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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28
Troops Now
 In Pursuit
 Of Robbers
Isolated Cases of Ban dits Is Official Report of Government.

Mexico City, June 2S-(By the A. P.)-Mexican govern ment officials believe that the kidnapping of A. Bruce Blelaskl in the stale of Morelos and the capture of forty other Amerl- .ans near Tampico within a few hours of each other are isolated eases of banditry which will be adequately at tended to by the federal troops now in pursuit.
 Starts After Rebels.
 Secretary of War Serrano last night had not yet been officially ad- vised of the seizure of the Cortex Oil Companys property near Tampico and the detention of 40 employees, but other advices caused him to direct General Guadalupe Sanchez, federaI commander in that zone. to start a vigorous campaign against the repels in the entire region
 It is rumored here that of the 40 captured less than a dozen are Amer jeans, the remainder being British subjects.
 According to advices late 1astnfght from Cuernavaca, negotiations still are in progress between MT Bic laskfs friends and his bandit captors. A stating:
 Arrangements for release almost completed. Bruce safe and wen.'
 In some quarters it is asserted that the presence in Cuernavaca of num- erous friends of MT. Bielaski has mitigated against his speedy release as various attempts aDe being made to pay over the ransom, none or which comply with the program strictly outlined by the bandits last Sunday.
 Officials Await Word.
 Washington, June 2S-Government officials were anxiously awaiting word today of the fate of the forty Ameri- can employees of the Cortez Oil Com pany at Tampico, Mexico, which the State Department was informed had been seized by bandits and together with a quarter million dollars worth of destructible property of the com pany, held as security for ransom Of 15OOO pesos. Report of the outcome of the seizure was expected hourly from the embassy at Mexico City or the consul at Tampico as the time limit of 48 hours within which pay ment of the ransom was demanded elapsed yesterday.
 Due to what appears to De rlgld censorship at Tampico, the State De partment's information on the bandit action early today still was confined to the brief report from the consul there that the rebel general, Goro- gave, with 240 well armed men, held the property and the forty Americans.
 Relations Unaffected.
 It was stated at the White House that relations between the United States and Mexico were not likely to be affected in any way by the bandit outbreak and the recent kidnapping for ransom of Bruce Bielaski, former chief of the Bureau of Investigation of the Department of Justice
 So far as known, early today, the State Department had made no re- port of the seizure of Cortez employees to either Army or Navy officials or inouired as to the availability of naval ships to send to Tampico.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28
Mother Posts
 Bond For Kerr

Alexander Kerr, who has been held in the county jail awaiting his extra dition to New ' ork to answer the charge of abandonment. brought by his former wife, was released today by reason of the posting of a bond of $500 by his mother.
 Kerr was married some years ago and about two years ago received a divorce He was ordered by the court in New York state to pay hs wife $7 a week for a period of one year This he did and when he endeavored to bring habeas corpus proceedings recently, presented re- ceipts showing that he paid the amount for 14 months. Judge J. Moss Ives dismissed the case and an appeal from his action was taken by Kerr to the Supreme Court.
 Attorney Arthur Comley appeared before Judge John J. Walsh today to present his reasons for asking that al bond be accepted which would release Kerr from custody pending his pre- senting habeas corpus proceedings be- fore the Supren1e Court.
 Judge Walsh placed bond of $500 for the release of Kerr, which wasg posted by his mother this morn[ ing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28
Mayor Names
 New Members
 Of Commission

Mayor Atwater today announced the following men as members of the Electrical commission to comply with the ordinance of May l which created an electrical cOmmisSi on. Charles B. Botsford and William Mat tin of the Building commission; Nj. J. Power, master electrician; Daniel Rowland, and Albert Walkley, jour neyman electrician.
 The mayor will call a meeting of the board some time this week so that the board may begin to officially function July 1. The Electrical Com mission will govern all electrical work done in the city and all electri- cal contractors will be obliged to comply with the code as laid down by aldermanic action.
 The appointing of an inspector was defeated by the Republican al- dermen, who blocked a move to ere ate the position at a recent meeting of the Common Council. Whether another resolut- on will be introduced asking the creation of the inspector at the next meeting of the council is not known.
 The Republicans feel that they created the code and that one of their party is entitled to the position and they know that Mayor Atwater will not appoint Republican to the position.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28
Peter Fargo, 13, Dr0lUns
 While Attempting To Catch Eel M Pequ0nn0ck

Joseph. who was passing. When he heard that his brother had fallen into the water Peter rushed to the near est fire alarm box and pulled in an alarm. summoning Chemical Go. No l 10 the scene Upon their arrival the child had disappeared from sight and Assistant Chief Beardsley inme- diately ordered the graphing irons and the river dragged. Hoseman Rogers and Brown, after a search of over an hour, finally recovered the body which was ordered removed to the city ofgue-
 Captain Peter Hall. Sergeant Con nors and Patroin1an HenSeL who were also on the scene experienced great difficulty iE Quieting the parents of the child who were prostrated with grief over the loss of their son.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28
Nattice To Collect Full
 Amount Or B;ZL After
 Test Or State Motor LOED

When the case of John C. Mattice, a local automobile dealer against James J. Quigley, was called for trial ths morning beforeJudge John J. Walsh. in the Common Pleas Court for Quigley announced that his client would pay the entire amount of the bill rendered by Matt.ce, s120.33 and disbursements.
 This naornuing marks the terTnina- ton of one of the phases of testing the general motors law. passed by the legislature in 1921 to the effect that a garage or repairman could not repair an autonn obile in excess of $50 with out a written order being given to do
 by the owner of the car
 Quigley brought an Overland car to the MattEce garage to be repaired The work was done and a bill amount ing to s120.3o was given him Mat
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28
Inquest Not
 Necessary In
 Ward Killing

White Plains, N. Y, June 2S-Dls- trict Attorney Weeks today filed with Coroner Fitzgerald an affidavit which he said would obviate the necessity for an inquest into the death of Clar- ence Peters, for which a first degree murder indictment has been returned against Walter S. Ward, vice presl- dent of the Ward Baking Company
 The affidavit reviewed the case and said that since the cause of death had been ascertained by a grand jury, It was not necessary to conduct an in quest.
 Allan R. Campbell. of Wards coun- sel, said today he hoped to have the indictment against Ward dismissed by the end of the week after he has seen the minutes of the grand jury which indicted Ward.
 MT. Weeks. however, is expected to ask for stay of the inspection order.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28
County Court House
 Leak Discovered

After several months investigation, the leak in the roof of the County Court house has been discovered ana men have been set to work to repair the roof Every time heavy rainfall visited the city the law library To- cated on the second floor would get a wetting while the room directly over the place whence the water was com ing would be dry. Several attempts to stop the leak were made but with no avail
 It was finally discovered that the water was falling through an air shaft from the roof to the secopd floor. New brick partitions have been made in the cellar of the building to sup plant those of wood used for storing coal and the outside bricks of the building are being pointed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28
Don Use Water h Old Odken Bucket

Hartford, June 2S-Warning against the use of water from wells where the supply is drawn from the ''OId Oaken Bucket is issued by the State Department of Health in statement caution ing persons who are making vaca- ton trips against typhoid fever.
 'Pract1caIly all wells where the old Oaken Bucket with a rope is used, or with windlass, or where the top is not tightly cemented or tightly planked, are poIluted,' says the statement. Many wells allow water to flow back into them through the blanks covering the well or the ground adjoining to the well opening. These are usually found to be polluted"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28

When Peter Fargo, 1S, of 221 North Washington avenue attempt ed to catch a dead eel that was float ing on the top of the water near the dock on Housatonic avenue between Lumber and East Washington this morning about 10 o'clock he slipped and went over into the water drown ing before aid could be summoned. The child in company with some of his chums had been playing on the dock most of the morning and sight ing the eel floating in from the outer harbor they attempted to get it Peter leaued over the dock, and slipping, went head foremost into the water be- low.
 The shrill cries of his playmates attracted the attention of his broth.-r
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28
Censors Hold Up Minute Details
 or Irish Battle

Dublin.-Irish communists be- gan to mobilize in Georges street just before noon to assist the Re pubIicanS in their battle against Free State troops. They took up 8 number of positions in this street.
 Many sensational and uncon- firmed reports have been re- ceived. Details of the fighting have been held up by the censor ship. At 10 Downing street, the official residence of Premier Lloyd George, it was stated that the Premier wants it to be under stood that Great Britain was not responsible for the attack against the Four Courts building. It is understood that the British Pre- nier wrote to Collins last week asking him to clear up the Irish situation at home and offering aid.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28
By DANIEL O'CONNELL)

Dublin, June 2S-1O m.-FoWler Hall which being used by the irregular faction of the Irish Republican Army captured by the Irish Free State troops after battle which broke out at dawn At this the buldng headquarters of Roderc Rory OConner command ant of the Irish Iregulals still the antiF State forces but heavy taken by single which thrOuqh the ranks of the IrreguIars.
 1O15 mFiring from the floors building has begun to die down. indicating that Republican troops begun
 DesuItor D the FourCo
 
 flIeryu in the 'Connor
 
 to have beenkE and fourteen
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28
City's Cash Boxes
 Ready July 15

The cash registers to be used in the Tax Collectors office will be ready by July Is, Tax Collector Edward 4. Drew announced today. He said that the company notified him today that they were working with all possible speed on the registers and would have them here by July IS.
 The purchase of the machines was authorized at the last meeting of the Board of Apportionment. MT. Drew asked for them in order that his ac- counts and bookkeeping would be in the best of shape at all times. The machines will keep such a check on accounts MT. Drew stated today, that there will be no fear of short ages similar to the Smith shortage of SS5.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28

tice. He refused to pay the bill de- claring that under the law he should pay but $50. The case was previously presented to Judge William R. Booth who declared that the h.ll was col lectable, but that the statue was penal one involving a criminal act on the part of one who violated it.
 Mattfce Immediately gave himself to the police authorities, was placedHon arrest, and his case tried in the low CT court 4 nominal fine was imposed upon hirn which he appealed. and the case was returned to Judge Booth who reserved his decision.
 Since the decision of Judge Booth declared that the bill was coIecta ble according to the law. this mornings suit was instituted to collect the bill by Mattice Mattice was represented by Attorney L. Finkleson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28
Police Have No Knowledge Of
 Auto Fences

Bridgeport police today dis claimed all knowledge of the alleged dumping ground, or fences that are being conducted in this city for the sale of Ford automobiles, which, it is claim ed, are being stolen in New York city.
 No Evidence.
 There are two persons known to the police in this city who have been selling Ford cars at a much lower price than the local agency is being able to sell them for. One of these men. Harry Goldy. was arrested some time ago On a charge of failing to register car that he had sold. He pleaded guilty to this charge at the time, the police conducted a thor ou6h investigation into the manner in which he was able to retail the cars at a cheaper price but they were unable to get any tangible evil dence that would prove that the cars were stolen.
 This investigation even so far as to include frequent conferences between the Auto squad of the New York po- lice and the squad assigned to this work in New Haven and the local de- tectives who were assigned to the case but at no time was anything produced that would trend to show that the cars were received and sold in any thing but a legitimate manner.
 Prosecuting Attorney E. Earle Gar lick also made an investigation of the mystery concerning the price of the cars at that time, but he was nabIe to prove anything wrong. Attorney Garlick stated that at that time Goldy offered to take him. Superintendent of Police Patrick J. Flanagan and Cap tain of Detectives John H. Began to New York with him and let them see him buy the cars Goldy said at that time that there was absolutely nothing
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28

Charging that Churchill street in Fairfield. filled with ruts was the cause of the injury received by John Fritz, Jr., minor child John Fritz Sr. brought suit against the town or Fairfield for S25,000. The case was heard before Judge Isaac Wolfe in the Superior court yesterday after noon and was continued this morning.
 William E. Burton counsel for Fritz presented -the testimony this morning and summed up his side of the case. He contended that twas the duty of the town of Fairfield to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28
$25. .OOO SUIT THROWN OUT
Street Not Yet Accepted by Town of Fairfield
 Judge Boardman Claims Non-Suit

repair the streets as soon as they had become used for public highways Judge William B. Boardman. attorney for Fairfield, declared that it was not the place for the town to fix every little road just because people began using it for a public highway.
 Judge Wolfe declared a non-suit in the case-s He declared that as long as Churchill street had not been ac-I cepted as public highway by the town of Fairfield, as~brought out by Judge William B. Boardman in his argument that there were no grounds for the suit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28

Panic Subsidies.
 Rain fell throughout the battle and the smoke from bursting bombs and artillery shells hung low and thick over the scene. The fighting held the aspects of civil war between the Free Staters and Republicans. but the panic, which accompanied the early phase of the early seige was subsided and at this hour the people in the battle zone were beginning to go about their daily business.
 Free State troops were posted in the streets to search civilians for arms and thus prevent an ambush by Re- publican sympathizers.
 A number of men were captured by the Free Staters when Fowler Hall fell.
 Priest Shot On Duty.
 Priests and nurses acted with great bravery giving assistance to the wounded. The Rev. Father O'ReiIly was shot while giving help to a wounded man.
 The priests kne1t in the streets giv- ing consolation to the dying while bullets whizzed past them.
 Precautions have been taken to prevent O'Connor from receiving re- Inducements from the provinces.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28
Goue1mn,ent Starts Campaign Against Rebels
GRAVE TEST OF IRISH
 GOVERNMENTS
 BATTLE BEGAN AT DAWN

-ong Threatened Warfare Between Irish Republi- cans and Supporters of Irish Free State Broke Out at Dublin Today-Advices Filed in Lon don and Dublin This Afternoon Indicated that the Irish Provisional Government Had Sue cessfully Weathered the Storm and Republi- cans Have Been Vanquished
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28
Shot After Running
 Battle
George Hollander, Rush ed to Hospital and Dies from Wound-25 Cases of Liquor Are Seized.

New York, June 2S-An al- legged rum smuggler, George Hollander. was so badly wound ed by federal customs agents in a running pistol battle be- tween motor boats in Graves end Bay early today that he died later in a hospital. The rum running craft which con- tained. one. occupant. besides Hollander was captured and 25 cases of liquor seized.
 Fire Returned
 Five customs agents who were pa trolling the bay in a motorboat about a mile off shore in murky weather, heard the muffled report of a gasoline engine and soon afterwards saw a laurch without lights, speeding to- wards shore. The government craft gave chase, but the rum runner gain with their pistols. The fire was re- turned and there was a rapid ex- change of shots for fifteen minutes.
 The fleeing craft suddenly slacken- ed its speed, later coming to full stop and when the agents came along on the floor with a bullet in his neck Fred Hummel. Far RQckaway fish erman, who had stopped the engine. was trying to revive him.
 The agents said they found the li- quor hidden in burlap bags.
 Hollander was rushed to the Coney Island hospital where he died a few minutes later and Hummel was taken before the federal auth critics for questioning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28

Hold up men are mostly deficient in arithmetic in school years. Right applications of figures weren't taught. Problems from actual statistics might include. such: What is the percent age of chance that a hold up man will get away with the loot and keep out of Jail? If the chance is ten to one that he will be jailed, what is the chance that he will be killed; that he will be hupg?" The game doesn't pay. lIt's a mathematical frost
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28

Why not advertise. Ad should read something like this: Wanted; Ambitious politician to lead one of Bridgeport's leading political parties Obedience guaranteed to right per son. Compensation. twenty per cent on all city business. Opportunity for right man to make a fortune"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28

John Murray of Passaic, attempted Irritation with Mrs. James Gibson. wife of a, neighbor. She told him to go. He didn't. She came with a gun. He escaped alive, but fright ened. The world is full of such men. If the women should shoot every one of them, ammunition factories would run over ttme- Most women are too tender hearted to shoot
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28

Such contrasts are common Tn n1e In the old, wet days some excellent clubs were mainly supported by profit from the bar room. Predatory if nance founds colleges and endows churches. Some of the greatest cathedraIs were erected in expiation of crime Many a man who gets his money doubtfully employs it use fully. Most of us are creatures of opportunism, better than the stomach permits us to be.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28

Another reason Is lack of develop ment of the mathematical sense. If everybody understood that in so many millions of population. there will be so many murders, suicides. and sW on. that these things are as certain as can be, interest would he less.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28

Prince Albert of Monaco, ruler of a territory eight miles square, drew his revenues from the great gambling establishment at Monte Carlo, which his subjects were not permitted to enter for purposes of play. He ex- pended money in exploring ocean
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28

There isn't enough knowledge of biology. sociology and pathology. If everybody knew that the great pro- portion of the persons who are in votved in these antics were mental ly subnornal, often mere morons. there would be less interest in the criminal. and more interest in the remedy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28
CUSTOMS AGENTS KILL BOOTH ECCER
WEATHER:

For Connecticut: Unsettled weather with showers tonight or Thursday; no change in temperatures; moderate southerly winds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28

We are comparatively savage; are not informed about the proportion of things. Monuments of generals are more numerous than monuments of scienGstsL though battles influence course or l1e less than inventions do It Is a matter of mental age, Bows follow famous prize fighter in crowds. as he goes up street. The older person gets himself some other kind of a hero.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28

There are a few more interested in measures for insuring that men and women shall be soundly and properly born, than in the circum- stance that detectives act like the animals which they largely are.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28

Today's morning papers have headlines as follows: Body tossed where Peters was found; Mystery in Motive of Double Staying; Paris Got Me, said Self Poisoned Girl; One Man Slain as Gang Gets sS,5oo Payroll; and many more of the same sort In days to come such news will usually De told inside the paper, in few words, under a small head.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-28

It isn't very complimentary, but in the whole world only here and there a person is interested ip the things that really matter. It is the triflins things, close at hand. easy to see, though not always so easy to under stand, that devour attention. Much easier to grasp the abilities of pitch CTS than principles which, generally understood, would make Bridgeport better city to live in.