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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06
MEETING OF
 CONGDON POST TONIGHT

The matter of local support for the American Legion state memorial hos pital will be discussed at a meeting of Harry W. Condon post, American Legion to be held this evening in the club house on Golden Hill street. Mrs. c. l. Crosby, State commander of the American Legion Auxiliary, who re- gently returned from q western trip orial hospital will be the speaker at the meeting and will tell of the value and advantages of such an institution. The question of supporting the Con- necticut hospital will be voted upon by the members
 The Legion boys will also decide on the amount of local support they will give to the bonus issue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06
CITY SAVINGS BANK
SARAH BROWN, ct. als. ORDER OF NOTICE.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, Fairfield
 County, Court of Common Pleas; ss. F Upon the Complaint of the said City Savings Bank praying, for reasons therein set forth, foreclosure and pos pending before this Court, having been returned thereto on the first Tuesday of It appearing to and being found by this Court that Sarah Brown and Sam are absent from this State. and gone to Miles 5. Peck resides at sioux Ealls, P. Kelly, resides in New York City, and that notice of the pendency of 3 the con con of notice heretofore issued, and now the Plaintiff asks for a further. order Therefore Ordered, that notice of the 'pendency of said complaint be given by Times, a newspaper t71s printed in Bridge port, two times successively, commenc- ary A. D., 1922.
 By order of Court, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for
 Fairfield County. b. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT. District of Connecticut.
 In the matter of MORRIS SOLOMON, Bankrupt-In Bankruptcy.
 To the Creditors of Morris Solomon. of and District : aforesaia bankrupt; k5u Ea,, z, meeting of his creditors will be held at the the 0e GoentS % Court a fgsa House Bridgepor Conn. Feb. fl, 1922. at 12 p. m. at naHa which tba fe cIais faG srediT9r may examine the bankrupt and transact such other business as may properly come
 JOHN KEoGH. Referee in Bankruptcy, Bridgeport.
 Conn, Feb. 4. 1922 a. A m m
 District of Connecticut:
 In the matter of HARRY A. ROTH To the Creditors of Harry A. Roth stein of Bridgeport, in the County of Fairfield. and District aforesaid. bank This is to give Notice. That on Feb. I 1922 said Harry A Rothstein was first meeting of his creditors will be held at the office of their. undersigned Ref Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 14, 1922 at l9ISs F M., at which time. the creditors may attend, examine the bankrupt and transact such other business may properly come Denore sald meeting 1ouN Eocu Referee in Bankruptcy, Bridgeport, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, District of Connecticut.
 In the matter of s. BENJAMIN, ING. Bankrupt-In Bankruptcy
 Notice is Herby Given, That S. Ben JaI1In, Inc, of shelton, in the County Of Fairfield, and State of Connecticut, has filed his application dated Jan 30 1922, for a confirmation of a composition of 9 per cent proposed by him, which application has been referred to the un- dersigned as Special Master, and that all his creditors and other persons in tereSted, objecing to such confirmation may attend before John Keogh, Esq, Referee in Bankruptcy and Special Bridgeport, Conn, on Feb. IA, 1922. at F. NJ, then and there to examine the bankrupt and show cause, if any they cf-r STo1 confirmed
 JOHN KEOGH, Referee in Bankruptcy and Special
 Master, Bridgeport. Conn, Feb 4.
 1922 as
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06
IRISH ELECTION
 MAY BE HELD TO
 SOLVE PROBLEMS

London Feb. 6.-Ireland's prov1s- ionaI government faces difficulties which are somewhat acute, it is de- clared by Dublin correspondent Of newspapers here. The complexity of the situation there. owing to the boundary question, the railroad strike and the postponement of the annual convention of the Gaelic league of Ireland were discussed this morning, and some correspondents declared the provisional government would be forced to obtain endorSemen from the people through a general election before it would be ahle to solve the problems before it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06
MRS. NEBENZAHI, TO
 SUBMIT NEW LIST

Mrs. Samuel Nebenzah1, of 1905 State street. who told the police that she was robbed of money, jewelry and household good valued at s2OS5 hv two men early Saturday morning. will submit new list of losses to detec- lives today. The alleged victim of the robbery has given the police a description of the two men who en- tered her home and compelled her to hand over her valuables, and detec- tives are now attempting to check up the story and trace the burglars The ielewry and other goods are said to have been insured for S2OOO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06
N. Y. POLICE NOTIFIED.

New York police have been notified of the death in this city of John Fox who is said to have had a sister Mrs Sadie Vedis, residing in the metropo- lis. Fox was found dead early yes- terday morning in the Eagle lunch room at Main and Catherine streets. and death was due to natural causes according to Medical Examiner Dr. Samuel M. Garlick. The propriet or of the restaurant had allowed Fox ta sleep in the place during the past few weeks. His permanent address is unknown to the police.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06
REVIVING THE COMMON COUNCIL

meetings of the of Com Council been mainly consider the Council its powers it's duties speaking Council under the tuteage it's president Alderman Veness determined system Bridgeport recently after years contest by boss system In the first of this struggle the Council to have emerged the victor The Council chief ernng body of the city, and the members of it the right tthe Democratic accomplish little if legislative body is against him. legislative body assembage of place seekers maker of improper other things public the execu tive has difficult ob he must either brook the ev fend his aldermen
 aldermen merely desire hold their proper share of government desire to be consulted those directly the people, they likely be useful improving funce in administration
 Boss rule always in under the alurng 0of building organization
 It always that the gentleman who proposing for himself the lucrative position of bos wants patronage the public service relatives E and his immediate circle of followers
 This nearly always destroy ing organization Few evils that creep into party organz on destructive than the particular been immemoray described nepotism giving fnchng followers
 there who holds power for many An inspection of his will show that he avoids the pes neposm The first fall into picking the best of the patronage personal consumption boss of the first order himself takes paid political after his party has gained victory He above all things avoids this crudest form of nepotsm Of such the his party The is he wants nothing for himself he gives all to his friends
 a real boss whose influence is likely to endure for time seldom the most admirers who about him. but the strongest the party who do the most anad best work election day.
 The first consideration in the choice, not twill this low do what say but can he deliver the goods in the next primary and the next election day. always have abundant following
 The of city, who takes his title will creation boss He will up strong organization This best be done standpoint following methods:
 Give city government it is possible to qive which is the maximum of service at the minimum of
 mayor wants his administration approved by the people, This approval is shown by re-eecting him. other member of his party.
 boss is concerned with personal profit indirect
 weak boss first wants political job for himself pcings he Asrong boss the matter larger items contracts and the like.
 The Common Council coming direct from the sound leadership do useful and this of work years. It leadership of Alderman and the may get better results
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06
SEEKS TO RECOVER s4oo.

Claiming that a toilet overfiowed and caused much damage and incon- venience, Maria G. CaSerta New Ca naan, seeks to recover S400 damages in Common Pleas court from John F. McNamara. who she alleges, failed to make necessary repairs, when called to fix the unruly toilet a short time II, 1920, and was due to McNamara's negligence, it is claimed The defend art is of Stamford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06
CASES CONTINUED TILL
 WEDNESDAY UNDER $500

Two restaurant propritaors, John Kovacs, of 133 Johnson street and Joseph Journey, of 397 Hancock ave nue, both of whom were arrested Sat urday night, were arraigned in the City court today, charged with vio- lating the liquor laws. Both cases were continued until Wednesday un- der bonds of $500. A quantity of wine and whiskey was seized in Journeys place by policemen of the Bureau of IQVeSti igatiOn<
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06
TWO SMALLPOX PATIENTS.

A small poX victim from Fairfield and another from Stratford were ad- mitted to Englewood hospital on Sat urday. Of the Bridgeport cases, ap- proXimately 20 are still in the hos pital, the other 72 having been dis charged as cured
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06
MAHAN CASE PROBATED.

ArEsted Saturday night on charges of drunkenness, John Mahan, of 5T2 Ogden street, was arraigned in the City court today and probated for one month.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06
SPEEDING CASE NoLLED.

arraigned in the City court today. charged with. speeding. The case was noI1ed on the payment of s1O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06
PARKING CASE NoLLED.

The case of Morton s. Butler Of 255 Courtland street, who was arrested yesterday for violating the parking ordinance, was no11ed on the payment of s1 in the City court today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06

Mrs. Ernest Rhode, of Laurel ave nlie, will be the hostess at a meeting of the Social Star Whist club to be held Wednesday afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06

Tn annual meeting and supper of the Progress club of the United Con- gregationa1 church, will be held this evening in the church parlors- All m embers are requested to attend.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06

Miss Edna Boiler, vio1inist, enter tained the members of the Business and rofessional WoPmen's club who attended the "open hous" meeting in the club rooms, Saturday evening. Mrs. Grace Hughes was the hostess.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06

Because so many children are ao- sent from school on account of vac cination and colds, St. Mary's paro- chial school on Pembroke street will be closed for one week beginning this m Ornin0
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06

League will be held, Feb. 21, when new officers will be elected and new members accepted. The place of the meeting has not yet been decided upon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06
PERSONALS

Mir. and Mrs. William T. Hincks of ington, D. C., where they will attend the meeting of the National Chamber of Commerce. They were accom- panied by their daughter, Miss Mary New Willard.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, Fairfield County, Court of Common Pleas, ss. Rrideerort February 8. A D. 1922
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-06

Referee in Bankruptcy and Special
 Master, Bridgeport Conn, Feb. f.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-17

upon an amendment offered by Repre-
sentative Curry to correct the measure.
At the same time a poll Of the House,
taken by representatives Of "The Army and
Navy Journal" resulted in the astound-
ing admission that most Of the members
had not known the full purport Of the
measure for which they had been forced
to vote blindly on account Of the rules
under which it was introduced.
storm of resentment, part Of which
retired Representative Sisson, co-author
Of ine Anthony bill, resulted in immedi-
ate action on the amendment when Mr..
Anthony introduced IT, with the surpris-
ing statement that he himself was not
familiar with the full effect Of the bill
he had caused to be jammed. through the
House.
This amazing situation called for a
reduction Of the number of officers to
be discharged from $500 70 1,40O and
the reduction in grade Of probably 1000
more. In addition to its demoralizing ef-
feet upon the service as a whole this
legislation constitutes a great expense TO
the government.
or the officers TO be discharged 400 are
West Pointers, the cost Of training each Of
whom has bsen $4,000. The other Of
ficers, men from civilian life. the ranks
and former emergency officers Of the
World War, lave cost at least 5000 each
to train. This loss. from the sole point
Of investment in training, amounts TO
$4,000 for the West Pointers and $5,-
600 900 for tie other officers, or $4,000, 900
all told in this source Of lost investment.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-17
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, SUNDAY, DECEMBER y, 1872

As result Of these anti-army, anti
defense legislative enactments Of Con-
0ress the regular army to-day is unable
20 function. Under the original provisions
of the national defense act the army was
70 have trained and organized the Ma
tional Guard and organized reserve
Its officers and men were on duty with
both elements Of the citizen armies, but on
account of the limitation Of the forces
tbese must be withdrawn now in large
part. Had the plan been followed out the
army. besides being trained Itself, could
have kept reserve and guard at such
standard that these forces, costing but iit-
tle 10 maintain, would always have been
ready for call
A vast reserve organization has been
built up throughout the country and no"
the fate of this is trembling in the bal
anee. for Congress has shown disposi-
tion 70 limit the appropriations for this to
such an extent that It is useless TO talk OF
training ats veteran officers. Last year,
for example, out Of $1,000 officers avail
able for training only 500 were sent to
school. The enlisted men have Jared
worse. Indeed, at one time Congress seri-
ously considered apPrOpriat'ng exactly
500 for training the enlisted reserve
enough to train just one man
New-York tribune., 1922-12-17

The National Guard, too, is suffering.
The citizens military training camps last
year were unable to accommodate one
third Of those who applied for one months
training with this auxiliary Of the reserve.
In the regular army itself conditions are
appalling. There is little money for light,
heat, food and forage. Apparently there
Is none for transportation, as troops have
been marched hundreds Of miles. Com
ranies, batteries and troops which should
have from eighty TO hundred men are
down 10 forty, 0ld.non-commissione Off
GERS, faced with starvation, are quitting
the service to which they gave their lives,
and privates upon whom months Of effort
have been spent are refusing to re-enlist
The meaning Of all this--deathl.
Death to the young men who will be
thrust unframed into the next war, as
their predecessors in most cases were in
the last.
Men must be trained for battle. Mod
ern war is terrible, intensive thing, and
training for it must be intensive. Artil-
lery must be able TO lay out barrages
which viii 90 over the head Of infantry
advancing TO the attack. Cavalrymen
must be trained so that men and horses
will be able 10 act together Infantry
must be trained to meet the terrors Of
modern warfare and to be at all times re-
sponsive to control and command.
These things are not secured in a day.
It all means drill, battle training, maneu-
yer beyond all imagination Of one who
does not know, in order TO bring about this
New-York tribune., 1922-12-17

ma. David r. Anthony, Of Kansas, Rep
resentative considered by the army TO De
lie most bitter and unrelenting enemy
In the face of protests from the ex.
perts Of the army the subcommittee oil
the Appropriations Committee OF the
House framed this measure in secret
session. from which representatives OF
the army and navy were barred. The
legislation provided for the elimination
from the army OF $500 officers, although
the implied contract under which officers
accept commissions in the regular army
y that their service shall be for life, pend
w geod behavior.
AT the time that the bill was first con-
templated the War Department protest
ed that in the entire service there were
but 800 officers in any way below stand
ard-a tribute to the high standard
of efficiency Of the 12,500 officers com
posing the corps The Anthony measure
nevertheless provided for the elimination
of some $500 officers, practically all OF
them with. experience in the war, and for
their replacement in part by some l,1OO
new second lieutenants at 81 800 year.
The average pay Of the old officers
concerned was $500. Under the storm
of protest which arose after this measure
had become law Mr.. Anthony seized
New-York tribune., 1922-12-17
Preparedness" as understood
one hundred years ago

product and yet did away with its sales
menl
How absurd the present situation is and
low false the premise Of economy offered
by its proponents is indicated. by lew
figures taken from "The Congressional
Record" In order TO carry out its mis-
sion and be efficient, the army asked for a
sum slightly in excess Of $S00,ooo'oOO' or
about SO per capita. The average hre
department costs 81 per capita and the
average police department costs -. As
ration we spend on chewing gum and soda
water in one year much more than would
be needed TO keep up an efficient army and
navy.
But in a succession Of economies Con-
eress has cut away some millions from the
army appropriations-as nearly as can De
figured, about $50, 100000. The current
costs of maintaining the army on an
efficient basis, so far as the vital overhead
is concerned, cannot be redueed-the saw
ings come from the officers and troops OF
the combat forces, their training, comfort
and efficiency, and consequently actually
constitute a loss, unless it be figured that
the maintenance Of a useless, inefficient
paper force at a great cost is real econ
omy Secretary Of War Weeks, Genera
Pershing, General Harbord and Genera
Pcyton c. Marsh, former Chief Of Stan
in succession have informed Congress a
to what the effect Of the legislation woul'
be. Congress has turned a deaf ear L
these experts.
AS a consequence, the actual eomba
force Of the regular army to-day is no
more than 10000 men in the Unite'
States. Allowances for transportation
have been reduced TO such an extent tha
movements are made only by marching
there is no money even TO transport troop
in box cars. The ration-the provision
for furnishing three meals day for on
man-has been reduced 10 25 cents. Ligh
and heat allowances have been reduce
10 GO per cent of the amount authorize
by law. The horses and army mules an
suffering on a ration cut to 60 per Ger
Of that authorized by statute and custol
and are having TO Craze in such posts
grazing is allowed.
In addition 10 the cuts in personn'
pay has been cut all down the line. 0
fcers have lost from 20 10 30 per eel
Of their pay and even the private h
not been spared. Indeed, he has suffer-
greatly, for his pay has been cut fro
$50 to S21 month-surely the mea
est economy Of all-and as a cons
quence men are refusing to re-enlist Al
the army is losing the services Of tho
sands Of its trained men.
In the case Of non commissioned o.
GERS a veritable tragedy impends.
account Of the reduction in numbers
the army a great many Of these-hu
dreds of them-must be reduced. The
men, veterans Of Cuba, the Philippin
China and the World War, have serS
Loyalty and faithfully and in their {
age this is the reward given them
Congress-reduction and starvation.
For months every officer in the arr
has been under the shadow Of
sword Of the iniquitous legislation cal
the. army appropriations act Of 10
which was largely framed By Congre
New-York tribune., 1922-12-17

efficiency. We have not had this. Ther
are no better or more loyal men IN Ef
world than the enlisted men Of the army
but most Of these are new. They are no!
being trained.
mot trainedW
To those who went over the battlehelds
Of France those two words have deadly
significance.
The First, Second and Forty-second d.
visions. for example, were well trained
units. with months and months Of pre-
liminary training. Remember, there was q
year between the time we declared war
and the tine we first began TO fight.
Locking over the ground over which
these trained, seasoned divisions and
others like them passed, one was impressed
by the wide scattering Of their dead. On
the contrary, the terrain over which neW
/and untried divisions fought was VERT
able shambles.
The reason for this in one instance was
training and in the other the lack Of Il
Contrary to popular misconeeDuon' driil
constitutes only the smallest portion OF
this training-that is, the formal, eiose
order drill which civilians know. Most o.
the training which is given an armed iores
Is given with a view TO its efficiency n
battle.
cornorals must be trained TO eondud
patrols 10 make maps and reports undel
All circumstances. Sergeants must .
trained 70 lead platOons. In the inisnu'
privates must know the trench mortar q.
The machine gun, the automatic rihe' n.
hand and rife grenade, gas wisdom aa'
half q score Of other weapons or anih'
iaries. Officers must know all these nl's.
intimately and, more, must be able . s'a
their units.
Close order drill-the manual Of a'.
and the manual Of ordered movemea'-,
executed only for disciplinary purpcs1
that the individual troops may gan =
instructive response 70 command VIZ"
forms the very heart Of all discipline
All else is battle training. In ils a.
Of the infantry soldier this means ni' ;.
il made so accustomed to orderly as'.l''
under any and all conditions that y n~
Of stress he instinetiveiy responds % ~
vious experience.
Troops without this training ylsiu
the nervous strain and bunch ana 'u,D Jun
together in pitiful little groups IN ~n'.
each man feels stronger by the presS",s ~,
his neighbor's shoulder These ~.
eroups-one could see them lying
over the battlefield where green div's'.. !.
had passed-form excellent targes =
machine guns and high explosive u,.
So much for the infantry. The afuu''
and the cavalry must be equaiy y y
trained to perform their peculiar ~.
tions. Under the sudden stress Of ~'i
is impossible TO give this /,
Urder the national defense aes
were followed out, war would Df'ns
gether an efficient, well trained ressl .''1
army and a National Guard tfained a'''. ;, =.
to the same degree, both Of these ~. ~
to be reinforced by a partially trls.s ".
well organized and well equipped T 80 !,
1t is this plan which c'nsls,s e'..,aI 4
wrecked. leaving in its place P'.--
small. half-disorganized regular arm army y
capable Of performing its mlssioD' . ~ 4
tional Guard which is just being on, ~
to its old standards and rese''s
is now largely on paper.
-.SS
Evening star., 1922-08-27

She Performed Un-
der Red Regime for
Bags of Farina-Even
That w as Scarcely
Sufficient to Sustain
Her Little Boy-Later
the Moscow Commis-
sar Brandished H i S
Pistol Too Freely One
Night at Dinner Party
and She Extracted a
Pass From Him, Es-
capped to France and
Joined the Russian
Ballet in New York
Now She Performs at
a Variety Theater in
Milan.