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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
Famous Clown And Acrobat A Visitor
 In Bridgeport

Many local people will be interest ed to hear that William Dobbs, known in America and Europe as Bert Melrose, famous clown and aero bat, is spending two weeks in this city as the guest Of relatives.
 . MelroSe is a native of the South End and is said to be the highest sal aried clown in the world. He re- gently closed an engagement in Eur open and in about two months will return there to play at the London Palace and later to do comedy work in the "F'ollies'' in Paris. The local boy came into prominence as the or iginator of the trick in which numer- ous tablesLan chairs are placed on top of each other and the acrobat after swaying back and forth for sev- eral minutes on the uppermost chair finally jumps off the chair, does a double somersault and lands on his feet. This is said to be one of the most dangerous yet interesting tricks accomplished on any stage.
 MT. Melrose is at present making an extended motor trip through New England with his wife. lis two year old son, Melrose Dobbs and his moth er-in-Law, Mrs. J. F. Mills, prior to many old acquatntances, especially among the Elks. in wsose club house he is spending much of hls time. Upon his arrival in the city he was surprised at the growth of the town during the seven years he has been away and states that he positively lost his way in the city where he took his first somersau1ts or rather tum- blesaults."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
Evolution of Indian
 Subject At Forum

The evolution of India from a quiet British trading place to it's present important place in world affairs was traced last night at the United church forum by s. K. Radcliffe, British writer and journalist who was for twenty years editor of a newspaper in India.
 Radcliffe, took for his subject NGhandi and the Crisis in India" and said that Gandhi was one of the fol- lowers of Mrs. Annie Bassett who in the first period took up the leader ship of the Home Rule idea, and that he has now taken her place in that capacity.
 "Gandhi, a son of middle cast pa rents of an orthodox Hindu home, completed his education in England. He became imbued with Christian ideals but his contempt for western civilization, western people, kept him from affiliating himself with western religion and he carried the principles back into his Hinduism. From his de- votion to the Bible to Tolstoi he evol- we'd this three rules of life, self-re- nunciation, non-resistance and sim phcity of living"
 The speaker told of Gandhis im- prisonment because of seditious ac- tivities against the British government but declares that this will not stop the leaders work for he has follow CTS everywhere.
 In conclusion he stated. "Gandhi
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
Victory Banquet Held By Jews
 In Hartford

A victory conference fin celebration n of the successful completion of the Jewish relief campaign in Connecticut was held at the Hotel Bond, Hartford The program started with a reception of over five hundred guests represent ing thirty-five cities and towns in the state.
 One of the features of the day was the presentation of a check for Sl6O,- 900 by state chairman, Charles H. Shapiro to Col. Harry s. Guinzburg, representing the national committee. raising the S47,00O,00O and also in the present $1S,000,00O recently sub scribed by the Jews of America. Col. Isaac M. UIlman, the state treasurer, reported that over S36O,ooo had been subscribed in the drive to placed on Connecticut has been paid | in cash. H. P. Koppleman welcomed the guests to Hartford. introduclng Charles H. Shapiro as chairman TOT the afternoon.
 Following the business meeting a by a dinner which resulted into an experience meeting" at which the chairmen from various cities and towns participated. A delegation will attend the national conference at De- troit, April 9th.
 The following, are the members from this city who will comprise the delegation: Charles H. Shapiro, pr. M. $. Rosen, M. J. Buechler, Rabbi H. S. Margolis, George Greenspun. Charles Shapiro was highly compli- mented and received a vote of thanks l from the meeting for the efficient manner in which he had supervised the drive. George Greenspun. state director, was also the recipient Of thanks from the members present.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
Boy Scouts Enjoy
 Hike To Camp

A pleasant and interesting hike was enjoyed by number of Boy Scouts from St. Augustine's and St. Mary's Parochia1 schools, yesterday. with Scoutmaster Dorado Casuto, from St. Mary'S and Scoutmaster Ed ward Begeau of St. Augustine's. in charge.
 The boys started at 10:SO from the city and arrived at their camping place two hours later. The menu for dinner was the result of cooking test among the St. Augustine's scouts, and consisted of bacon, twist, eggs, pork chops, steak and cocoa. During the afternoon a number of scout games were played and at o'clock the happy group started on the trip back to the city.
 The boys from St. Marv's school were John J. O'Brien. Joseph M. OBrien, John W. O'Brien, Michael O'Brien, James Belingham, Roger McGovern, Peter Innes. Daniel Bruno, Daniel Wandard and John Murphy; from St. Augustine's. William F'allon, Robert Rourke. William Douglas, James Hayes. Albert Grayson. Will jam McNamara, Albert Gebeau, Don ald Hayes. Edward Honde, William Foy, William Daley. John Collins and Philip Mendetto.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
Still
 .AwaitDecision

City Attorney John A. CorneL's o11 os7 cision as to whether the firenen WiaI
 receive their annual vacations lH17 year was not ready today but accoru
 inc. to Cornell who was interviewed
 a Times representative will be sent to
 James A. Coleman president or biie
 Beard of Fire Commissioners soliie time tomorrow.
 Cornell had asked through the pres ident of the Beard that the TacatloIlS which were supposed to start last Sal- urday be held up for a few oays that he might determine by whose authority the vacations were given; The vacations were first authorlzeo by the msmbers of the Board tWo years ago and this years Vacalnodls were authorized on the SuppoS1t1oI that last years board had the power 60 grant them. It Is thought that cor nell questioned this power ana asksu that the vacations be held up unul H9 might find out if they were goVerufeo | by a Common Council ordinance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
Troops Open Fire
 On Collins Train
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 to the barracks in automobiles where the Dail Eireann, with Commandant Kilroy. and his staff. The command ant stated that MT. McCabe had ad- nitted he was the first to draw re- volver at the meeting. MT. McCabe then. in the presence of the cor respondents, said he believed he was the first to draw, the dispatches say.
 No Bedding in Cell.
 A Dublin man said to be Charles Byrne, a member of the Collins party was arrested and accused of the shooting. MT. Collins subsequently told the representative of the Irish independent, Dublin newspaper, that he had visited MT. Byrne in the bar racks and found him in a cell with only plank for a bed and no bed ding. He said he had asked Com Collins to be responsible for him, but that the request was refused.
 Mrs. Fogarty, proprietress of the Commercial Hotel, Castlebar, was wounded in the shoulder, presumably by the bullet fired at the meeting
 The correspondent here of the London Eventng News, telegraphing his newspaper a description of the to Castlebar were blocked by trees and that automobiles moving towards the town were stopped by armed men, who even ripped up the railway u dShS uO pTeEVIJ l1le drTlVdl or the special train from the surrounding towns. The meeting was consequent iy delayed until D. m.
 The crowd numbered two thous- and persons, among whom were many hostile to Collins, who spoke from lorrfeS used as platform. His speech was frequently interrupted and then an attempt was made to rush the lorries, says the account but supporter of Collins drew a re- volVer. Others produced revoIvers also upon which the crowd was stamped ed, women ~ainted and several per sons were tramp1ed upon. A young man was pursued into a side street and a number of shots were fired
 At this point adds the correspon- dent an officer jumped upon the 1or- ries which made up the platform and declared the meeting adjourned in the interest of peace.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
Said Spells System Not Dangerous Element

Albert E. Lavery was the speaker at the third lecture in a series on Municipal Government given last Sat urday afternoon in the Bridgeport Business and Professional Women club by the Bridgeport League of Women Voters, of which Mrs. Lynn W. Wilson is president.
 In discussing the question, will the SpoiIs system Still Obtain in Our Governing Boards?" Mir. Iavery said that the spells system in any form of govefnment could be beneficial or harmful according to the public in terest. He also declared that it was not a dangerous element in a com munity.
 The speaker gave detailed accounts of the organization, activities and powers of the Police, Health, Educa- tion. Taxation and Charities Depart ments and told of the changes which mission form of government was put into effect.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
Cornell Issues Defy
 To School Board
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(Continued from Page One) of administering a dental clinic. 1T the view which I have taken, and still hold is sustained, it would logic ally follow that the Board of Educa- ton has no authority to eXpend the monies in question.
 T advise you of this aspect of the matter and respectfully suggest that your board and it's officers and em- ployees, abstain from any attempt to eXpend or pay out, or cause to be paid out any of the monies from the fund in question, until it is definitely determined that the Board of Educa- ton has the right to eXpend such monies for such a purpose.
 Act on Own Peril.
 q call your attention to the fact that should your Board eXpend said monies, or any portion thereof, and the view that the Board of Education is not entitled to do so is ultimately sustained, the members of your Board will have acted at their own peril.
 "The object of this communication is to inform your Board and the members thereof. of this aspect of the matter so that if any of said monies are expended, this action will be taken with a full knowledge of the situation and any consequences which may flow from their action in so doing"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
Catholic Society
 To Aid The Needy

During the next few weeks hun dred of Bridgeport need+est families are going to be made happy by the prov.-ions, brought this afternoon and which will be brought this evening to Grocery party held by The Catholic Daughters of America in their hall, 36 Court street, opposite the City Hall The food will be distributed through the Catholic Charitable bureau whose agents have made a detailed study of the present conditions and know just which families are the most deserving.
 The party opened this afternoon at 2:S0 and continued until o'clock. The evening session will began at 7:3O and close at 10 o'clock. The general public is invited to donate some article which may help to fill larders which have long been empty. Cereals of all kinds. condensed milk, canned soup, vegetables, and soup, salt, sugar. tea and are especially solicited.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
Big Event For
 Criterion Club

Ban-Joe WaIlace's orchestra Nt New York, and Wards orchestra from New Haven, have been engageo to furnish music for the CrItefloh Club ball which will be held Friday hotel The annual post-lenten for maj dance is always one of the big gest events on the clubs program and because of the large advance sale of tickets it is epected thEit me ball this year will surpass all past efforts. -
 Gus HerthaL Jr., will have charge of the decorations and the ball com nittee consists of R. D. GarrabrantS, c. H. Bailey, John L. Beardsley, 1. D. Goodrich. H. O. Wheeler and H.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
PERHS OF CIVILIZATION

addition to mans control of the forces brings with additional risks of life the choking and smoothing guests driven fumes of ammonia, arising from broken pipe. The ppe carrying of 300 pounds square sprang leak and the powerful rritant spread rapidly through great hotel the Belmont with everybody familiar. has visited New York
 the window of a store suspended burning concentrating the heat of the
 collide, arships fall Illuminating explodes OF asphyxiaes automobiles and the zines poisonous. Even liquor peril for bootleg alcohol dangerous
 spite perils. the civilization in- crease of life Invention lives but it saves many than it takes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
LOCAL CONSERN RECEIVES
 LONG ISLAND CONTRACT

The contract for the electrical wir- ing. furnishings and fixtures for the 200 new houses to be erected in As toria, Long Island, has been awarded to the George J. Steinhardt Co.,, of 1889 Main street. The contract is that has been granted to the local electrical trade in months.
 Award of the erection contract was granted recently to Contractor Will jam F. ChatloS of Stratford by the Potters Avenue Realty Corp, of New York. Architect Harry E. Koerner Of this city prepared the designs flor the project.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03

For the third time since the eigh- teenth amendment went into effect Albert Goblin of 279 Broad street was haled into court charged with viola ton of the liquor laws. Goblin was arrested yesterday after a free for all fight had been held in his place of business.
 Carl Melin of 110 Standard avenue James Platka of TOT Pembroke street, and Adam Morowsky, who are alleged to have filled up on hootch and then created a disturbance in a local cafe, were all arranged this morning. Platka was fined S10, while the charges against the other two were nolIed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
WATCHFUL WAITING.

Acting on the theory that all that goes up must come down, Manager Matthew Saunders of Polls theatre, several photograph CTS, and reporters, and other sightSeerS assembled at Seaside Park this morning, unfortunately, all in vain. While the photo graphers adjusted their lenses. the well known manager Of Polls paced up and down, with his gaze always directed in the general direction of the Statue Of Liberty, Old Point Comfort, and Mosquito Inlet. While all this was going on Doc Baker and company arrived via train, the weather in Washington, D. O., where the troupe played yester- day, having been too threatening for an attempt to be made to reach Bridgeport via seapIane.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
CLEAR TITLE ASKED
 UECTDOPT

Asking that title to Westport. land be cleared and that a mortgage for S10.000 held by the Bridgeport Saw ings bank be declared null and void
 Oscar B. Van Sant, New York city, has filed papers in Superior court against the heirs, representatives and creditors of Eliza Rowland Marvin, New York city; and Walter T. Mar win, David M- Marvin, Mary Marvin and John HubbeH. all of Westport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03

himself, rejoices in his Imprisonment end it has lent to him a certain sp1en- dor. He can't be hurt, he would de- light in torture, he has no material wealth to be confiscated and he is in deed a problem"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
DIED.
MONTHS MIND MASS

MONTHS MIND MASS. A months mind mass for the soul of Thomas D. Harrington, at 7:45
 a. m. Tuesday. April 4, at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
NOTICE OF MARSHAI'S SALE.
 United States of America.

New Haven, Conn, April l. 1922
 Public notice is hereby given that by virtue of Orders of Sale issued out of the District Court of the United States for the District of Connecticut, on judgements rendered in said Court, in favor of the United States against the below named, I will accordingly offer for sale at Public Vendue to the highest and best bidder. for cash on Monday, the 24th of April, 1922. at 11:o0 o'clock a. m. at the Storehouse of the Smedley Com pany, 456 Chapel Street, New Haven, orln-, the following automobiles:
 Type Case Of Buick Roadster Louis Abrams Paige Automobile Walter Binkowskf Cadillac Coupe HyTnon Drayer Packard Touring Hymon Drayer Pierce Arrow
 Touring Frederick Fournier Oakland Sedan Eugene A. Hunt Paige Roadster Reubin Levy PierceArr'ow Truck CaTTnine Malinconico Ford Touring Joseph Marjesky Liberty Roadster Vincenzo Pavano Packard Truck Anthony Reasa Cleveland Roadster Max Spiller.
 Dated at New Haven, Conn, this 1st day of April, 1922.
 LAOB D. WALTER USbs II United States Marshal
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
TUARY
Honora McKeOn.

The funeral of Honora Mckeon was held from her late residence, 57 Milne street at S:3O a. m. this morn ing and from St. Augustine's church at a. nl., with a high mass of re quiem celebrated by Rev. George Doiahue. As the remains were brought into the church the choir rendered ''Thy will be done" At the offertory Miss Mae FIaherty sang ''Pie Jesu'' and after mass she rem dered Twill not be long," The pallbearers were John Callahan, Will liam Callahan, Gregory Dunn. John Curley, Edward Dooley and Thomas Jordon. The interment was held in St. AIichael'S cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
Elizabeth Monahan.

The funeral of Elizabeth Monahan was held from her late residence, 490 Connecticut avenue at S:30 o'clock this morning and from Blessed Sacra- ment church at g o'clock with a solemn high mass celebrated by Rev. J. J. Duggan assisted by Rev. M. J. O'Connor as deacon, and Rev. J. A Landry as sub-deacon. As the re- mains were brought into the church the choir rendered Thy Will Be Done'' at the offertory Joseph Clabby sang Ave Maria" and after mass Miss Sadie Dillon rendered Beautiful Land on High" The pallbearers were Frank, Richard and William Mona han, Robert Egan, Frank and James Judge. The interment was held in St. MichaePs cemetery where the com initial services were read by Rev. J. J. Duggan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
TODAY'S WANTS
AUCTTON SALE

AUCTION SALE
 Tuesday morning, 10 o'clock April 4th 14S4 Main St., next door to Armory Storage and consigned furniture and household goods of every description. Parlor, dining room, bed room, library and kitchen furniture. combination coal and gas range, beds, bedding, carpets, rugs, Enoleum, curtains dishes, show cases, graphophone. books, bookcase, antiques, Turkish rugs. ice box, two long oak office tables, wardrobe, electric heater and fan, tools, bric-a-brac, etc.
 BRIDGEPORT AUCTION CO,
 as Daniel P. Keane, Auctioneer WANTED-Several salesmen required to call on the retail trade in this city. Apply at once for interview. Box c. c. Bridgeport Times a. WANTED-Men wishing positions, fire men, brakemen, colored train porters, large Connecticut roads. Write for ir- formation: s12-s200 month. Experience unnecessary. Inter-Railway, Dept. 3OS Indianapolis, Ind. U3ss 24-6 FOR SALE - Chevrolet Touring Car Model 490. Price reasonable. Apply 15i WeStfield Ave. IJ3stf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
Mary F. Casey.

The funeral of Mary Elizabeth Casey was largely attended from her residence SS Parallel Street at S:3O A. NJ this morning and from St. Patrick's church at 500 A. NJ. with a solemn high mass celebrated by Rev. T. C. Lynch assisted by Rev. J. A. Thompson as deacon and Rev. c. Hesey as sub-deacon. As the remains were brought into the church the choir rendered '"Tny will be done" at the offerhory Miss Mary Kelly sang 'rPie Jesu'' and after mass she rendered Some Sweet Day" As the remains were borne from the church Nearer my God to thee" was played on the chimes by the organist Miss Lillian Sullivan. The pal1bearers were Thona as Kirk, Hugh Gilmartin, Albert Tibbals. Henry Edgeworth, William H. Clarke and Thomas Doherty. The intermenIt was held in St. MichaePs cemetery where the commital services were read by Rev. J. c. Lynch.
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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-13
Uncle joe Cannon to Quit
Congress After As Years

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-'Uncle joe
Cannon is going to quit Congress.
After forty-six years Of almost con-
ttnuous service in Congress where he is
the oldest man, both in years and point
will not be a candidate next fail to sue
coed himself as Representative OF the
Eighteenth Illinois district.
II will not be a candidate for election
to the Sixty Eighth Congress-" the
statement said. That was all, but to
friends the veteran Legislator, whose
name has been a household word through
America for more than four decades, said
that he feels he should retire and let a
younger man in. Cannon viii be Sc on
May T.
EYES GIVING OUT, HAS
HAD ENOUGH OF CONGRESS.
Uncle Joe's eyes are giving out, and
that is one reason he is quitting" he
said.
I'm getting so I can't read fine print,
and the doctors tell me I'm threatened
with cataract trouble" he said. ANY
way I've had enough of Congress and
it's time a younger man was filling my
place"
Cannon said he would go back to his
home at Danville after this Congress is
ended to rest and look after his business
interests. He owns considerable prop
erty.
Uncle Joe" was elected to Congress
for the first time in 1872.
Cannon served continuously until 1890,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-13

when he was defeated by Col. Busey,
Democrat but in 1892 Canron beat Busey
and came back Cannon was beaten
again when the Republican party split
in 1912 by a man named O'Hare, who
served two years before "Uncle Joe"
defeated him.
Cannon's reelection to each Congress
since 1912 has been merely matter of
going through the motions.
ONE OF SERVING
8 YEARS AS SPEAKER.
Uncle Joes" career in Congress has
been as distinguished a 1t has been long.
He is one of three men who served as
speaker Of the House for eight years, the
other two being Henry Clay and Champ
Clark.
Cannon was speaker from 1908 to 1911.
During most of that time he ruled as d
monarch over the House and the word
"Cannonism" came into prominence. I'm
der the House rules, as they were then,
Cannon, from his place OF authority In
the chair arbitrarily decided who could
speak in debates and made the House
confirm strictly to his wishes as to what
legislation could be taken up. He rode
rough shod over his enemies, giving
them only what it pleased him.
An insurgent movement participated In
largely by Republicans, many Of who
later Jumped to the Bull Moose party
under Theodore Roosevelt, stripped Can
non Of much Of his power as speaker in
1909.
They took him or the House rules COM
mittee and annulled his power to ap-
point committees.