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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30
Bridgeport Boy
 Gaining Fame

Harold T. slattery of Bridgeport, a senior at Trinity College. is gaining fame as a collegian politician. Stat tery, the son of MT. and Mrs. J. W. Slattery of 912 Howard avenue. is the leader of a movement fostering the organization of an -'Anson T. Me Cook Club'' at Trinity. McCook is @ Trinity graduate and is the Repub1i- can candidate for mayor of Hartford. The aim of the organization is the elimination of party lines and the swinging or the entire collegiate po- litical strength to McCook to insure the election of a Trinity man as Hartford's next executive.
 S1attery is known but little in Bridgeport, his parents having nov ed here three years ago from Nor wich. He is a graduate of the Nor wich Free Academy, and is now preparing for a career as a chemist. During the war he attended the P1attsburg Training school and serv- ed as a sergeant in the United States regulars. At Trinity he played on the varsity baseball nine and ds presi- dent of the Political Science Club.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30
Judge Bartlett Is
 To Be Interlocutor

Judge frederic A. Bartlett is going to ask the questions of the end men, introduce the silver-toned balladists and do other things required of a first class tnterlocutor dn the min stre1 part of the Shrine Fro1ic'' at the Park theatre, Monday and Tues day nights. Announcements of the judges selection was made today.
 Eight popular nobles are burning some cork in preparation for their appearance as end men. They are Alex Robinson. Bill Thompson. Harry Morehouse, Frank Raymond. Perry Horton,Louis Oneker, Ike Ferris and Sam Davis. The complete cast was selected at rehearsal last night.
 T. was announced that a trio com posed Of Prof. Adam Hugo. pianist; August Berger, violinist. and John Patuzzi, vioMnceiEst. will be introduc- ed as a special feature. They will play some of Prof. Hugo's compost tiOnS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30
Will Discuss
 Proposal To
 Abolish Draw

New Haven. March 3o-A proposal to abolish draw decisions by referees in boxing matches in this state will be discussed at the monthly meeting of the State Boxing Commission in Hartford Saturday, it was stated on authority here. This Is a novel pro- posal and should such a plan be adopted it would be the first state in the country to require a decision for one or tho other contestant In a box ing contest
 Yale boxing instructor. Nose King, of the commission. who confirmed the information of the intended ac- tion, said that the proposal has been brought about by reason of the fact that draw decisions are unsatisfac- tory from every point of view. In amateur matches. he said, where the refere was unable to decide the bout 1t was proposed that an extra round be ordered to determine the winner.
 At Saturdays meeting the case of Kid Herman. who is alleged to have boxed in Hartford under an assum- ed name. will also be taken up.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30
Noted Church Worker Mrs. Emma Emmons
 Died This Morning

Mrs. Emma J. Emmons, very well-known resident of this city, died early this morning at her home. 232 Ogden street, after a short illness with bronchial pneumonia She was born in Bridgewater, Conn, 72 years ago and came to Bridgeport, when she was about fifteen years of age.
 Mrs. EInmonS, who was the widow of James F. Emmons, was a deaconess of the Park street Congregational church, and was noted for her ac- tivities in church and social work. She was one of the founders of the Bridgeport Art League and took a great interest in the work of Mary Silliman chapter, D. A. R.
 The deceased is survived by one son, J. H. Emmons. two grandchi1- dren, Robert J., and James E. F. Ennons and one nephew, ex-mayor C. S. Peck of Danbury.
 The funeral service will be held Friday evening at 8 o'clock in her home. Interment will be made Sat urday morning in Bridgewater.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30
''Clean-Up-Week" May Open April 1

The New England "Clean-up and Paint-up'' committee who have the1r offices in Boston have invited the clty which will be aaeld the first week of May. The benefits of the campaign according to the letter received by Mayor Atwater will not only reflect upon the appearance of the city put will also help the unemployment stt- uation.
 The "CIean-up and Paint-up" cam paign committee have offered a silver loving cup to the city or town whlch makes the best record of number of buildings cleaned up during the week of the campaign.
 Mayor Atwater does not believe in procrastinating but suggested that Bridgeport start its Cleanup week the 1st of April. This will help alle- viate the unemp1oyemeut situation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30
Mans Body Found
 On Park Bench

Waterbury, Conn. March so-The dead body of Otto E. Iiess. 50, was found lying on bench in Hamilton Park here early this mornings by caretaker Patrick J. McDona1d. The man had shot himself through the mouth. and the weapon. g. .38 caibre revolver, was found near his right hand.
 Acting Medical Examiner Charles L. Larkin viewed the body and pro- nounce5 death due to suicide. A note was found in the mans pocket di- recting the police to notify Ear mum Whiteford, my only friend" with further instructions that the body should be turned over to a certain undertaking establishm ment.
 IAess leaves his wife and two broth CTS, John and Harry. of New York city Mrs. Less said her husband had left home last night about o'clock, returning about 11.S0 and go- ing out again about o'clock this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30

government in the United States and Europe who has taken active part in reViving the old party once 3nfiu entiaI in Mexico with these modtficA- tions the Mexican constitution will be superior in every respect to the o0Zp stitution of 1857,' Senor CanaIizo added
 A national convention of the party has been called for next May.
 Associated with Senator Fernando Ig1esias Calderon, head of the party reg and Alfonso Madera, brother of the late President Madero, besides Senor Canalizo. Senator Caideron, the party leader, was formerly Mexican financial agent in Washington and London and for many years promin- ent in politics.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30
Constitution Of
 Mexico Is To
 Be Revised

Mexico City, March tS-Reforms in the Mexican constitution designed to eliminate all obstacles to recognition of the Mexican government by foreign powers are proposed in the platform of the Great Liberal Party which has just been revived after years of inac- tivity.
 One Of the paragraphs of the con- stitution which the party would re- form is Article 27 which provides for the standardization of petroleum de- positS and which the Mexican Su- preme Court pronounced non-retroac- tive in a decision rendered in Septen- ber last Other reforms proposed in the constitution refer to labor. reIigi- ous freedom and education.
 These fundamental changes will remove automatically all possible ob- stacies to an immediate recognition of the Mexican government by all for eigu powers and will eliminate all pretexfs for further revolution." as- serted Antonio c. CanaIizo, for many years 8 dnancial agent of tf1e Mexican
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30
51 ENLISTED MEN ARE
 TRANSFERRED.T TO THIS CITY

By virtue of special orders issued from the office of Adjutant General George M. Cole, 51 enlisted men Of the Connecticut National Guard have been transferred from the 337th Com pany, c. A. C.. with headquarters in Bridgeport Adiufant General Cole and Colonel L. c. Sherer, of the First Corps Area, U. s. A, inspeted the new formed company last night. The officers of the 33Sth Company are Captain Philip H. Hurley. F1rst Lieut. Frederick s. FHrederickson and Second Lieut.. Frank c. Hnderer.
 Second Lieut.. Harold E. Whitten, Troop A. Cavalry, is appointed first lieutenant and assigned to the same troop, vice Reilly resigned. Private Frederick W. Anderson, Company F, is discharged because of non-resi- dence-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30
FAIRFIELD

In his endeavor to dispose of his large Greenfield Hill estate DeVer H. Warner has sold to B. F. Chase of Greens Farms, IF acres and a building for the approximate sum of $12,O00. The part sold is directly south of the summer residence of MT. Warner Warranty deeds of the sale were filed with the town clerk yesterday afternoon.
 MT. Chase, it was learned, will re- model 7ho house now on the property and will occupy it as an all the year round residence.
 Samuel Brown, formerly connected with the Hawthorne company and the Harvey Hubben company. has es- tabEshed a high class upholstery shop in Unquowa place Mir. Brown has had many years eperience in the leading upholstery shops of London, Eng., New York and Washington, D. C., and is fully competent in all branches of this work He makes a speciality of French polishing, cab inet making, and antique furniture restoring and renovating-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30

lrecommend your Vegetable Compound to my friends for female troubles. D. Mrs. DELLA SCHoLz, 1412 Salisbury Street, St. Louis, Mo.
 Just think for moment. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been in use for nearly fifty years. It is prepar ed from medicinal plants, by the utmost pharmaceutical skill, and supe- rior methods. The ingredients thus conditions which cause such annoying symptoms as had been troubling Mrs. Scholz. The Vegetable Compound exer- clses restorative influence of the most desirable character, correcting the trou- ble in a gentle but efficient manner. This is noted, by the disappearance, one after another, of the disagreeable symptoms.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
 WILL MEET TONIGHT

At the meeting. of the Ordinance Committee of the Board of Aldermen at the City Hall this evening, a reso- Iution introduced by Alderman Will liam H. Hogan for the abolishing Of the Sewer and Paving Commission will be acted upon. Other resolutions to be acted upon are those of utihz- ing the Plaza fer parking purposes and for the limiting of the power of financial advisory committee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30
Second Treaty
 To Be Ratified

Washington. March 3o-The United States Senate late yesterday ratified the five power naval treaty by an overwhelming vote. The treaty is the second one of the conference group to be ratified by the Senate. It fixes the capital ship ratio of the great na- Ties of the world at 5-5-3-1, 75-1. 75, between America. the British Empire, Japan, France and Italy, and provides for maintenance of the status quo on Notifications in the Pacific.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30
ARM
 CRANKING AUTO

While cranking a car for Max Co., hen of 64 Norman street, early yes terday afternoon, George Hegyar, age 15, 199 Hamilton street, sustained a fracture of the left arm when the car back fired. He applied at the Emergency hospital where the frac- ture was reduced by pr. J. F. Walsh
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30
ELEVEN DIpHTHERIA CASES.

There are Il cases of diphtheria in Bridgeport at the present time, ac- corxifng to a report issued by the State Health department During the past week this disease has increased from 4S to 61 cases in Connecticut Eight Hartford people are suffering from attacks of the contagion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30

nad Dackache and had to go to bed as !
 could not work. My m o t h e r and my whole family always took Lydia E. Pink hams V e g e t a Ie Compound for such troubles and they
 induced me to try it
 and it has helped me very much. l don't have cramps any mora and I aan 60
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30
CRAMPS, PAINS
 AND BACkACHE
St. Louis Woman Relieved by Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
 etable Compound
IllIIILUMkIIIIlEI

St. Louis, Mo. -f'I was bothered with cramps and pains every month and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-30
Homemade Remedy
 Stops Coughs Quickly

The best cough medicine Sou ever used. 4 family supply easily and
 quickly madc. Saves about S,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07
WOMEN TAKE
LEAD IN FIGHT
CONTINUED from page onc.)

OF sight until the train pulled out of
the station.
Two companies OF national guards
were being mohillzed In the town at
the time. They were not used In
quclllng the disturbance.
Conference is Brewing.
In the meantime. union leaders.
rail executives and the United States
railroad labor board continued TO
maneuyer for positions looking to-
ward going into conference TO end
the strike.
Bert NJ. Jewell. president OF the
shop workers. declared he had re.
ceiyod no reply to his invitation for
the executives or the railroad labor
board TO present proposition for
a settlement, II they have one.
Reports were current that mem.
bors OF the labor board had con.
ierred with railroad executives.
These conferences were reported
for the purpose of obtaining conces.
sions from the railroad managers
with which TO so To the union lead.
ors. one main point believed sought
irod'tho rail executives, was a deola-
ration that they had no intention OF
trying 20 force an open shop"
Predicts n Settlement.
President II. +. Byram OF the Chi
cago. Milwaukee and 81. Paul pre-
dictod that strike settlement would
be reached by July 10. This is the
date set by a number of railroads
as the time when the strikers must
return or lose their seniority.
Byram said his men were slowly
drifting back owork. He declared
he would make no effort to employ
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07
DAMAGE IS HUGE
IN FOREST FIRES
s5.ooo,ooo Loss 10 Property and Two
Lives ls Toll Estimated To-day;
Great Blaze stu Raaes,
Is Report.

Seattle. washn., July Forest
fires raging IN four sections OF the
Pacific northwest have caused
nearly s5.o0o,0OO damage aud taken
at least two lives.
Only rain viii check the flames.
which spread with great rapidiiy
following long dry spell, lumber.
men here believed.
Two men died OF burns when their
homes at Mcrville. Vancouver Island
were destroyed. Te mother houses
were destroyed at Mcryillc.
Damage amounting to more than
si.OO0.O00 has resulted from fires in
western Washington. The most
serious fire in this state Is near,
Eatonvillo. whore q blaze Is threat.
ening the largest tract Of Virgin
Douglas fir left 0n the coast.
In the southwestern part Of the
state. In the Cowecman valley.
flames are spreading on both sides
Of the river. destroying great tracts
OF timber.
Oregon fires have SO far dono
more than S2.to0,OOO damage 10 tim.
her. mills and railroad property.
Efforts OF Oregon fire fighters
was ceniered on blaze advancing
ON 20 mile front IN Tilllmook
county, Railroad lumber and gov.
crnment forces combined In battling
this fire without success.
Scores OF suuaiters cabins and log.
glng camps have been burned.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07
JOINT COMMITTEE WILL
PROBE FARM INSURANCE

Washington. July 7.-Appointmont
of joint congressional committee
TO investigate the practicability of
creating a government farm insur-
ance bureau would be authorized uu.
der terms OF resolution introduced
by Senator McNary, Oregon. today.
The insurance bureau would pro.
tect farmers against crop losses.
fires and other hazards, McNary ex-
planned.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07

chairman Of a special committee ap.
pointed TO investigate and determine
the adyisibilily OF making the ap.
poiniment
The budget, for the fiscal year be.
ginning July l, 1922 and ending July
/, 1928 was not discussed at the re.
cesscd meeting last night city
Treasurer Clark. Mayor coffman.
Clerk wollbon and other city OF.
flcials are now engaged In drafting
the budget, which probably will
come before the council for approval
NJ the next regular meeting. Thurs.
day evening. July II. Although the
bulge, is not yet completed, II Is
known that special levy will be
asked for
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07
SHORT STORIES
or THE TOWN
Attorney 10 Defendant.

]. Roy Orr. assistant county aitor.
ney. left this afternoon for Tuttle
where he viii represent the prose.
cuilon In the preliminary hearing Of
u. c. searcy. Tuitle attorney. charged
with assault with u dangerous weap.
ON. The hearing will be held before
Justice Of the Peace Virgil Cana.
way The complaint was signed by
Searcy's wife.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07

With some opposition last night The
appointment, however was con
llrmed by vote Of five to two
Conncilmen DuTose, Darnell. Hen.
drlck. Williamson and Thompson
voted TO confirm the appointment.
Conncllmen Duncan aud llawn cast
their votes against the confirmation.
Amer the vote had been taken.
Councilman Duncan submitted a
resolution TO turn down the appoint.
ment. Mayor cofiman ruled this
resolution out OF order. lie also
declined TO permit the introduction
of the resolution In Inc discussion
of the issue.
The appointment was confirmed
on motion OF Councilman Dullosc.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07
Cops OF State VIII
Not Help Buildings
To Stand. Is Order

Oklahoma city. July Buildings
In Oklahoma city must stand or
tall on their own merits without aid
or hindrance from members OF the
local police force. according TO an
order issued TO the force today. The
order was issued to keep the. cops
from leaning against the buildings
and prevent otherwise slouohy atti.
ludes noticed the past few days
while on duty.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07
Attends Sisters Funeral.

Chester Cowan has returned from
Sapulpa whore he attended the
funeral services for his sister, Mrs.
w. A. Tankorsley. who died Mon.
day at her home there. Funeral
services were held "Wednesday morn.
Ing In the First Baptist church there.
Mrs. Tankorsley. who had visited In
Chickasha a number OF times and
who had number OF friends here,
iq survived by her husband. two
sons. one daughter one sister and
live brothers,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07

Word was received today that
Campbell Russell, member OF the
state Corporation Commission. who
IS candidate for denomination, will
be here this evening and VIII make
talk at o'clock y. m. at the Nc.
farllnd hotel. "Mr. Russell has been
a good friend Of Chickasha aud our
people should turn out to hear him.
gald one OF his friends here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07
Galley man Arrested.

Lee Johnson. a resident Of the
Bailey community, was arrested this
week in raid by Bob Bailey. deputy
United States marshal. and Bill Lar
remore, deputy sheriff at Rush
Springs A still and several gallons
of whiskey were seized the officers
say. Johnson, said to own large
farm near Bailey, has made $500
bond for appearance in the United
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07

The Junior Endeavor Society's
lawn social will be given on the
First Christian cuurch lawn this
evening, beginning at o'clock. a
special musical program for the oc-
casion has been arranged. Proceeds
from the sale of ice cream and cake
will go into the society's missionary
fund.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07
Negro Undertaken Arrested.

George Crowcll. negro undertaken.
was arrested last nlght by city off.
GERS In municipal court this morn.
ing, he was fined $500 ON a charge
of disturbing the peace aud $500 on
charge OF fighting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07
AN OLD FOOL, ETC.

Chicago, July flames Henry and
his wife, after living apart 26 years
decided they had made a mistake
ard were remarked.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07

confirmed by unanimous vote Of
the council
Mr.. lugins assumes charge OF the
office this morning, Mayor Colfman
announced.
Confirmation OF the appointment
OF John Duff M special officer to
keep striking shopmon from enter.
Ing the Rock Island yards here met
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07

states commissioners court here TO
answer TO charge Of violating the
national prohibition act.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07

chickafha Chapter OF DeMolay meets
every Tuesday at s y. m. IN the
Masonic Hall
$. {. MILLS. NJ. {.
4. 5. HERRlNGTON. $.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-07

There are some styles in Our
Corset department that have
been discontinued by the factory
These will be placed on sale at
big reductions. In fact some will
be sold at half price.
One assortment Of Redferd Cor
sets that have been selling at
$1,000; sizes q to 20, made for
average and medium figures,
will be sold at
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1922-07-28
TREASURE STATE FARM And. LIVES I0ck.,
Drainage Of Arid Lands
~ n. A. HART
Engineer for the Montana
Drainage Association.

formerly productive land. now unpro-
ductive through excess of water or
alkaline salts, is now in progress. The
movement has spread to other states.
Hundreds Of acres are being reclaim
ed every year in the Uncompahgre
valley Of Colorado by the improved
methods. Conditions have been stud
led in the Grand valley where the
situation is especially bad. and It Is
only q matter of time until most OF
that valley will be drained. Other
portions of Colorado are In need OF
drainage and vast operations are
commencing, particularly in the San
Luis valley. A considerable amount
of work is under way in Wyoming
and New Mexico while Idaho is tn,
scene Of extensive action. A num-
Der of projects are under way In Ore
gon and Washington. where condt-
lions are especially favorable for CO.
operative work on a large scale. A
great deal has been accomplished In
California already but sentiment is
crystalizing in favor of more COM
prehensive efforts. Drainage is un-
doubtedly destined to take its place
as one Of the most important factors
in the future development Of the
west.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1922-07-28

These arc new skotOlhoo
By Russell and arc now
o. the market for tho
first time.
Order Yours
Today
Dealers:
Write Us
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1922-07-28
RAINFALL FOR
MONTH OF JUNE
HEAVIEST PRECIPITATION DUR.
ING MONTH OCCURRED IN
POWDER RIVER SECTION
With Carter County Second and the
Southern Fergus District Third;
Fan at Poison Was Lghtest; Adel
h Cascade County Led for April,
May and June.

Moderate to heavy rains fell In
nearly every section OF Montana dur
ing the month Of June. according to
the monthly report on precipitation
issued by William T. Lathrop, me-
teorologist in charge Of the Montana
station Of the United States weather
bureau.
The heaviest precipitation during
the month was at Biddle, in southern
Powder River county on the Little
Powder river. which station reports
7.54. The next Is Ekalaka. county
seat Of Carter county, with 5.73. The
third highest. $40, IL reported from
Pine Grove in Southern Fergus coun-
II. Abel in southern Cascade county.
which reports the greatest precipita-
ton for April, May and June. had
only 4.95 during June.
The smallest precipitation is re-
ported from Poison, which station re-
ports only IL. The Upper Yak river
reports ~, Babb As, Kalispell "a,
and Libby .53.
The complete report follows. The
first column indicates precipitation
for June and figures in second col
umn indicate precipitation for April.
May and June: