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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28

: Cavalry is advancing on Asmali- Tepe, apparently with the object of isolating the British advance posts at Kephez, and aid has been sent to the latter.
 Arnistice Conference Awaited
 Despite these movements a com nunication from the KemaIists yes- terday declared they would respect the neutrality of the straits pending an armistice conference, and General Harrington has sent a message to Mustapha Renal Pasha at Smyrna urging an early meeting of the British and Kemalist general at Mudanta or Ismid.
 The Greek battIeship Averoff, the crew of which mutined Yesterday, is steaming for Piraeus through the Dar- danelles, and is in danger of bombard- ment by the Kemalist artillery con- cealed in the hills. The Allied naval authorities here are hopeful that she will escape unscathed, as she is leav- ing Turkish waters at their request. The Sultan's cabinet, the military governor of ConStantinople and the resp onsib1e law officers are taking all measures to preserve order and safe- guard life in the event of a Venizelist uprising.
 One of the first acts of the Kemalist administration in the reconquered territory has been the confiscation of all alcohol beverages and the closing of all bars. Fhe Turkish newspapers here warn the inhabitants of Con- stantinople that they may soon expect similar steps to be taken in this city.
 Rebels to Defend Thrace London, Sept. 28-The revolution alists apparently have an idea Of de- lending Thrace. according to messages from Athens.
 Three revolutionary generals are In charge in Athens. which is quiet. Warships manned by revolutionistS have arrived from the Greek islands. The crews paraded the streets yes terday and demonstrated in front Of the British and other legations, but no disorders are reported.
 Saloniki, according to the same au- thoritative source in Athens. is equally quiet and well regulated. The officers of the Constantian regime have been given permission to con tinue their duSies on the promise they will make no trouble.
 The report that Prince Paul, young est son of former King Constantine of Greece, is a prisoner of revolutionists on board the school ship Eli is with out foundation, according to a Reuters despatch from Athens.
 Ex-King Jailed, RuInor.
 Athens, Sept 2S-Crown Prince George of Greece has accepted the Hellenic throne to succession to his father, @e former King Constantine, who abdfcated as tte result of a rnili- tary and naval revolution, it was am neunced today.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
Attack on Mrs. Biese
 Thickens in Mystery

Chicago, Sept. 2S - A perplexing mystery baffled police today who were Investigating the invasion of the apartment of Mrs. Paul Biese, wife of the well known orchestra. leader Of jazz" fame. by two armed men.
 Mrs. Biese, it was revealed for the first time, has been estranged from her husband since a year ago last February and has been living with her sister. Miss Dorothy Ellis, a former show girl.
 Two men. following mysterious telephone call to the apartment last night, fx Med their entrance with drawn HSyolvers, ransacked the rooms, and when Miss Ellis offered a potest. stuck her in the mouth and heat hsH.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
CITY
 TAX RATE IS
 MAYORS AIM
Reduction of Running Expenses of City and N ew Revenue Pro- gram to Bring Rate Down to 25 Mills, Hope of Atwater Adminis- tratiOn.

Plans for a radical reduc ton in the amount of total revenue of the city diverted to bonds, notes and interest so that a lower tax rate will be effected are under way by the administration, Mayor Fred Atwater announced to- day, following a conference with City Auditor Bernard Heating.
 This reduction coupled with de- creased running expenses in city de- partme will surely bring about a reduced tax rate, the mayor declared, unless the plans now contemplated go amiss. Every indication points to reduced tax rate" said the mayor It llS my ambition to go before the people with a tax rate that will not be more than 25 mills. Of course if there is great reduction in the present grand list as is thought now the tax rate must be levied so that the expenses of the city will be covered. The entire reduction of the tax rate at present hinges on the outcome of the grand list.
 Schools Won't Be sIighted.
 'The reduction in the city's running expenses will be the greatest factor as we'll as the reduction in the amount )f total revenue of the city diverted to bonds, notes and interest. The educational program must not be cur tailed but it is possible that we will have to curtail the programs of other departments in order to effect the re- duction. I shall attempt to have the ratio of city's expenses balance with the ratio of the reduction in the grand list.
 '"The grand list of course will go down. There has been little or no new building going on here. A great reduction in inventories of factories has come about. My own little fac tory shows that. I think that the re- duction in our inventory is something like 60 per cent. over last year. It therefore stands to reason that the grand list will be decreased.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
JERSEY PRIMARY VOTE VICTORY
 FOR THE ''DRYS"

Washington, Sept. 2S.-Tne pig vote rolled up by Senator Frelinghuysen in Tuesdays primaries in New Jersey caused prohibition leaders in the na- tional capitol to wear board grins of satisfac ction today
 Even spokemen for the anti-pro- hibition forces admitted the FreIing- huysen victory was hard jolt for the beer and light wine movement a1- though they declared that the real fight over the wet and dry issue in New Jersey would not come until November when Governor Edwards will seek election to the Senate as a Democratic candidate who once prorn- ised to make the state as moist as the ocean.
 In evident anticipation of the strong drive the vets will make to put Ed wards in the Senate as an ardent ad- vocate of beer and light wines, F're1- fnghuysen has already declared pro- hIbition enforcement to be the chief issue to be settled by the Jersey voters in November.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
COAL DEALERS
 IN CONFERENCE
 WITH RUSSELL

Hartford, Sept. 2S-Who1esale and retail coal dealers of the State met in the hall of the House of Representa- lives in the State Capitol this af.sr- noon with Fuel Administrator Thomas w. Russell and the deputy fuel authorities for g conference at which the maximum price for coal in tho State will be fixed, if the dealers cttil come to an understanding. There was a good attendance of dealers from all parts of the State. It was hoped, by the fuel authorities that it would be possible in this way to avoid legis- lation regulating coal prices.
 Some anthracite coal has been re- ceived by dealers in the State and in some cases is being delivered with the understanding that the price will ance. The meeting was called to order at 1880 this afternoon by the State Fuel Administrator.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
HEARST IN HARD
 FIGHT TO LAND
 ON N. Y. TICKET

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. 2S-The 734 delegates comprising the Democratic state convention went into the initial session today with the entire slate engineer, shrouded in uncertainty.
 Leaders of the boom for ex-Gover- nor Al Smith, expressed every confi- dence today in advance of the con vention opening that Smith will dominate the ticket.
 The friends of William R. Hearst, New York publisher, headed by May H. McCoey, of Brooklyn and Edwin s. Harris. former chairman of the Democratic state committee, were equally confident that their efforts to nominate MT. Hearst will be success
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
J. 5. FLEET
 PLANS DASH
 TO WAR SEAT

Washington. Sept. 2s.-DetaiIed
 orders went out from the Navy
 Department today to the com
 n1andant of the Norfolk Navy
 Yard for the departeure of the
 12 destroyers and the supply
 ship Bridge, which are preparing
 for dash across the Atlantic to
 join the American squadron at
 Constantinople.
 While the additional war vessels are being sent "for the protection of American interests at the request of Rear Admiral Bristol, the American high commissioner at Constantlnople, naval officials made it plain today that the destroyers were not to en- gage in any political demonstration that might be decided upon by the allies The ships will carry extra supplies and provisions and are to be used by Admiral Bristol in the relief tory devastated by the fighting around Smyrna between the Greeks and Turks.
 Orders for the movement of the ever upon the formal statement of Secretary of State Hughes that the United States was fully in sympathy with the demands of the three allied open and that there be full freedom in the Dardan elles, Boaphorus and the Sea of Marmora, that it was pointed out in official quarters that the pres eht.0 ol LiIS SilbpS WouAo automatically serve to give assurance to the allies in their negotiations with the Turkish Nationalists.
 American naval forces in the Med- iterranean will be further augmented early next month by the cruiser Pitts burgh, now being repaired at the Philadelphia Navy-Yard. The Pitts hurgh is to sail to Gibraltar. where she is to be boarded by Vice Admiral Long. Admiral Long then will go to Constantinop1e t5 observe conditions and to co-operate with Admiral Bris- tol in relief work.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
MAYOR GETS COPY MUNICIPAL BOOK FOR CURRENT YEAR

Mayor Atwater was presented with the 1922 Municipal Register by City Auditor Bernard Keating today. Seven hundred of the books made their appearance and will be d;stri- buted among city officials, educational authorities and-to others, while they last.
 This is the first time my name has appeared in official print,'' the mayor declared today, expressing himselr well pleased with the book in gen eral. The register contains the mayors annual message, annual re- ports of all the city departments and officers of the city, list of city officers and common council appointm ents. new amendments to ordinances and new city ordinances as well as all other public papers of the cIty's af- fairs. The book contains 551 pages, and is handsomely bound in a red cover.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
AVERT PLOT FOR DUBLIN
 EXPLOSION

Dublin, Sept. 2s-A plot to
 blow up the Provisional Govern
 ment building and assassinate the
 members of the cabinet was frus-
 trated today. A mine was discoy-
 cred beneath the building.
 Two clerks were reported to
 have been arrested.
 Captain Considine, of the Free State Army was killed when his troops were attacked from ambush in County Clare.
 Free State forces are on the offen- sive in County Kerry. A battle is re- ported from Waterford. Several per- sons were said to have been killed in this engagement.
 Belfast, Sept. 28-The military forces of the provisional Irish Free State are engaged in sweeping move ments against the Republicans in County Kerry. The operations are progressing vigorously and the num- Der of prisoners is growing rapidly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
New POst1nastership
 System, New Plan

Washington, Sept. 2S.-The system of having new postmasters from time to time justifies itself only when such men can bring into their .organiza- tions. a new purpose and enthusiasm which will refresh and restore the slackerad energies of, those who are more permanent, First Assistant Post master General Bartlett today told the National Association ,cf Postn1as- ters in convention here. If new post masters come to their offices without SUI h enthusiasm and "punch,'' he added. they are not fulfilling "the highest expectations'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
Making Speed on
 the Hallen School

William Martin & Sons broke ground today for the Hallen school, at Sylvan Crest District, with the pur- pose of putting on a large force of men and getting the roof on before the snow flies.
 The building will be open and ready for the spring terms, which begins about Feb. IA.
 This building relieves a condition which has existed for many years. It will contai height rooms. Six rooms of children are waiting for the school. They are now housed in portables.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
Pension Increase
 for Civil War Vets

Washington. Sept. 2s-A pension pay envelope increase from $50 to S72 month, for Civil and Mexican War veterans, possibly as a Christmas s gift from Uncle Sam, is planned by Republican leaders in Congress.
 A bill providing the pension in- crease already has passed the Senate and it's author, Senator Bursum. Re publican, New Mexico, says he has been promised by House Repu blican leadres that it will be passed by the House soon after it reconvenes. He expects the bill to become law be- fore the hoHdavA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
Physicians Probe Salad PoisOnings
 at School Lunch

Birmingham. Sept. 2s-School and health auth horities of Birmingham to- day were Investigating the poisoning of scores of students of the Woodlawn High school, which was said to have resulted from a salad served at the school luncheon yesterday.
 All of the doctors in the suburb were summoned, and first aid rendered at the school and at nearby houses.
 While few of the students were reported seriously sick, authorities stated that none of the cases was ex- pected to prove fatal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28

Credit to the City.
 Send representative to France; if you are not interested in any special one, get busy and work for all, for any one of the girls in the list will do the town credit.
 Then let your thoughts travel to that region of France where the bat ties ragged the worst, and try to re- alize what your Bridgeport messenger means to those poor old people and children who are living in dugouts un- der-nourished and helpless, waiting for the Americans to eome.' The joy she will be able to give these people will be priceless. This is all
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
D'AnnunZiO Plans
 to Become Monk

Milan Sept. 2-GabrieIe D'An- nunzio, Italian poet-varrior, play wright and soldier, today an- nounced his intention of adopting the AuStere life of a Francisan Monk. D'Annunzio visited the Abbey of MaguZZano to make ar engagements to enter monasteria1 life He will live as a lay Fran ciscan. D'AnnunzIa was recently injured when he fell from a bal cony of his home. Later it was reported that a woman was re- snonsible for his accident
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
Nationals Ignore Neutrality Demand.

Consaninope Sept. 28.The Turkish Nationalists have notified the Allied high command that they will not tolerate the fertilization of certain points in the socaed neutral the Daranees Continuance the work of fertilization will be looked by the Kemalsts warrantng military on their representative Hamid Bey informed the Allied mander Brig. General Harrington
 The Turkish troop movements continue yesterday fifth they violated the zones taking positions the regions of Dumbtrek Lampsai Yaghar Sangake
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28

within Bridgeport's power to do and she will do it.
 Bridgeport must be represented in the Good Will party which will be the most wonderful aggregation of self supporting women ever formed. Never again will the chance be given the city to participate in so great an hon. or, for never again in history will a similar opportunity be likely to oc- cur. Surely never in this genera ton.
 Remember the American Committee arranges everything for the trip to
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
Fort Blows Up;
 Hundreds Dead

Genoa. Sept. 2s-By The Associated Press)-An explosion caused by light ming today destroyed the Falconara fort near San Terenzo on the Gulf of Genoa, and wrecked the town, killing and wOund1ng many persons. The wounded are being taken to the hos pital in Spezia, nearby. Apparently. many sailors are among the victims
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
ATHENS REMAINS QUIET.

London, Sept. 28.-Crown Prince George of Greece, has indicated his intention to accept the throne reln qushed by his father, according to message from authoritative sources in Athens.
 There is word as to the whereabouts of Con- Stantine.
 Both Athens and Salonki reported to be quiet and under the control of revoluonares It is too early to estimate the direction the revolution is ta<ng but in authoritative circles is looked upon tending to SUD- port former Premier VeniZeIos.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
No Near East War,
 LlOYds' Betting

London, Sept. 28-"Official odds" of seven to six were laid today by Lloyds that there would be no war in the Near East.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28

Bay City. Mich. Sept. 2s.-A pro posa1 to endorse Henry Ford for the presidency of the United States in the resolutions committee of the Democratic state convention here to- day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
R. H. s. ys. ANsoNIA.

The Bridgeport High School foot ball eleven will play it's first game of the season Saturday, at Ansonia, it was announced by Coach Kenneth Robbins this morning.. at the high school
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
SERBIA TAKES STAND.

Belgrade Sept 2SJugoS (Serva) today word to the Allied capOs that she would not send Consan nope unless Hungary and Bulgaria dsamed and adjusted their frontiers in accordance with the Jugo-Slava demands.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
CONSTANTINE .FLEES, PRINCE GEORGl PLANS TO ACCEPT THRONE AT ONC
DESTROYER
  FLEET FOR WAR CENTER

U. S. Naval Authorities Act to Reinforce Squadron at Constantinople-T Nationalists Con- tnue to Fortify Positions in Neutral Zone but Kemalists Say They Will Respect Allied Ulti- matum Pending Armistice Conference
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
REBEL TROOPS RULE ATHENS.

Athens Sept 2S.Revoutionary troops today occupied Athens Te various buildings seized Soldiers and sailors patrOing the streets
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
CLAMORs FOR REPUBLIC.

Athens, Sept 2S.- is reported that section of tho revolutionary army is imbued with the idea of republic and that the accession of King George may be panied with some difficulties.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
EVELYN MATHIES0 N JUMPS INTO LEAD GOOD WILL ELECTION FOR FRANCE TRIP
STANDING OF CANDIDATES

Evelyn WahiesOn ........................ 1225 Mrs. Ellen Coyle ....................... HOO Isabel E. Rogan ........................ 733 Sophie D. Stokes ......................... 53O Nellie McNIellon EckIund ..................... 100 Jane S. Farrell .........................1 100 Catherine Pratt Filmer ...................... 100 Mrs. Walter Harris 100 Catherine Morrisey 100 Req s. Wishengrad ................ 100
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28

Evelyn Mahieson jumped into firspace today tie Good Eection Coyle Isabel Rogan third and Sophie Stokes fourth What the matter with the other candidates? Why don't bring in returns? Once start the rest easy Make showing every day
 If you cannot get from work to make deposit money and books to headquarters Room 3O Sat field Hotel and representative of the American Committee will deposit and the yellow receipt We here to any way.
 Miss me of Sratford is popular in her home town the folks anxious and willing to help her succeed being elected of the delegates and would like her to call them Get busy Miss Gathering and call out all your friends to hustle for you.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-28
GREEK REBELS CLAIA0R FOR REPUBL
WEATEERss 5

Southern New England: Fair toS night and Friday; warmer Friday; moderate east, shifting to south winds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-31
COLLECTIONS
ON POLL TAX
FAR BEHIND!
Bills Will Become
Delinquent in a
Day; Opposition
Balks Revenue

That poll tax collections this
year viii be much less than last
year was declared by County
Treasurer william Gaines. after
checking up results "Wednesday.
Tho poll tax l. delinquent
Thursday. June !.
To date this year sans poii taxes
have been paid. Tho county treas.
urer has taken In ti7s.57o.
Collections so far this year. accord
ing to Gaines. arc running one.third
behind collections last year. when
a total OF 100000 was taken in.
Gaines attributes the poor showing
this year 20 the general sentiment
against tho poll tax. and also TO the
fact that many employers are walt
ing until the last day 10 pay the poll
tax for their employees.
Thousands of poIl tar statements.
Gaines nnyr, have been returned by
tho possofficc department. undslly.
cred.
sheriff Matt Stsrwlrh said
"Wednesday that he still WIS
wording on last yessss iiSt -
poil tax deiinquents. IN shaFt
time he will have another large
list of iho~r who have not paid
the s. head tax.
The sheriff ls empowered 70 seize
personal property TO satisfy the tax.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-05-31
FIRES MENACE
OREGON TOWNS
1000 Acres Pine Timber
Are Burning

PORTLAND. May 3f.--F'ire swept
the countryside near Corbett, a small
town 20 miles east of here. on the
Columbia river. this morning. Sew
eral farm houses. a number OF harms
and scores OF livestock were con
sumed. Practically every available
man within a radius of 10 miles OF
the town was out fighting the flames
which are sweeping before stiff
east wind over a district as dry as
tinder from q succession OF hot, dry
days.
Reports rrom Central Oregon
stated the fire south OF Bend had
swept thru 1000 acres OF pine tim
ber, and TO be raging unchecked,
with rangers, loggers and ranchers
battling the blaze on a wide front.
Warm weather continued today,
with forecasts fair .or tomorrow.
From Central Oregon the Shevlin-
Hixon Logging Co. reported loss Of
two Lidgerwood high line machines
Il trainload OF logs. an engine and
several cars. and the complete outfit
of two logging camps. Several fires
were reported to be raging In that
vicinity.
In Southern Washington fires ia
the vicinity of Vancouver were
threatening valuable orchards along
the Columbia river.
In British Columbia fires ragged to-
day along three-mile front on &he
north shore OF the Skeena river. and