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The Bridgeport Telegram from Bridgeport, Connecticut • Page 10

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THE BRIDGEPORT TELEGRAM. 1920. Many Violent Crimes Here over Christmas Keep Police Active Negro Shot, Man Found Stabbed, Four Others Knifed, Three Public Hearing at City Hall Tonight For More Schools BaHooriists StiU Missiiil' Reasons Will Be. Given in Favor of $2,700,000 Bond Issue Asked by School Board. i rf ft I I I i i 11 believed a i reason AsMnned, One Seriously; Two Men Held up, Robbed win he given tonight at the public i i ci i i iearirl before the Ways and and Beaten, and Two Attempted Suicides Reported.

i Means committee of the Board or Ald-ermen in the city hall why the I legislature should he i i to Maay crimes of violence marked tal with severe stab wounds about Chmtmas holiday in Bridge- tn nea3 Messoras was held in negro, shot in a dance hall of $4,500 on a charge of as- dying; "another man was i sault with intent to kill. tvumA lying on the street with A i Rojri of 3 Beardsley lane r-ttoee stab wounds in the back: 1S the Bridgeport J' three men were injured one 'ering a deep scalp wound and a is not considered in view K'thun going to hospital with a a in several places. ot recent favorable expression of concussion i brawl in a boarding house: -ottos were stabbed, one of them give the city authority to raise $:.700,000 for the i i of new schools. The liearins; is set for c-'eloc-k in i chamber. Unless is Kreat opposition to the sehnol i i program, and in a saloon fight; two men held up, robbed and' beaten man -was bitten and cut in a quarrel, and the police are holding his.wife., and alleged attempts at suicide were reported.

robbery was reported. Jackson, a negro, of Sol street, is in St. cent's hospital in a grave condi- tion. -with a bullet wound, in the -body. He was floor manager of a dance at 604 Main street, and was f.li abet by one of two Portuguese were forcibly ejected from the hall' by him after, other dancers 1 complained of "their conduct Two -held by the police, were not identified by the wounded i operation was performed Jackson.

One kidney -was badJy iinjured by-the and his drSon is very serious. Bottles were used as weapons painful effect in a fight in a hoarding house at 275 Gregory Peter Gober, Joseph Thomas S'and John Gordonis, ell of whom arrested on charges of breach of the peace and assault, had to be treated at the Emergency hospital I for head injuries. Gordonis was taken to St. Vincent's hospital with t-f. probable concussion of the brain.

Bis condition is not serious. ir. Running wild in the saloon of .4 Julian Bednar at 211 Spruce street, 1 t.t.4 A 4n a A with a numan, teeta Dues in several places. os. recent a i a i expression a He is alleged to have been assault: i i by organizations and citi- e' 'fe, Veronica, who i in all walks of life, the propo- le'm se- i P'eads aalf- defense.

She is i i i of more school room will after he had been told to leave the I'jiJace, John Hassoras of 395 Han; I cock avenue is alleged to have vtabbed fonr men. Joseph Gondas of Johnson street, Julius Orgut of 118 Andover street, and Feter Kasth of robably be -favorably by the Ways and Means committee at the first a a meet ins of the dermen. If this is done, the next for drunkenness, step of the aldermen or mayor is to immediate way obtaining large sums for needed improvements. held by the police until it is determined whether Rogi's head injury was caused by a revolver bullet. David Harrison of 373 Olive street arrested told the police he had been held up i ask the legislature for power to by two meo on Olive street who i raise the i limit nf the city robbed him of ISO.

He could give from five to ten per cent, of the no description of them. Domingo grand list, as the city has no other Martin, of 29 Columbus place, reported the loss of $500 to the police. He awoke Saturday morning to find his life's savings, hidden in a coat pocket, gone. Michael Sako- i lowski of 227 Railroad avenue. I.

said he was held a robbed of I 5240. Charles McCarthy, of 124 "Wake- lee street, was unconscious at Xorth "Washing-ton avenue and Grand street with three stab wounds in back. He claims to have been held up. He is in the Bridgeport hospital, but his condition-is not serious. Said to have been despondent because his wife in Spain had been re-ported to him as faithless, Francisco Ttodequez, 29 years old.

of 24 Caroline street, is alleged to have attempted suicide Christmas by flinging himself from the Grand street bridge. He misjudged, and landed on the pavement near the bridge, rather than in. the water. He has a fracture of the hip. and possible spinal, skull and internal injuries.

His condition in St. Yin cent's hospital is serious. Friends of Frank J. Edgett of 449 "Washington 'street, who was reported to the police as having attempted suicide by shooting, say.he Spruce street were treated for was injured accidentally, and did stab wounds at St. Vincent's hospi- not make an effort at self destrnc- unn man was attended tion.

He is in the Bridgeport hos- attempting to reach Alfred Jackson Rescued by Tug (Continued ttom Page One.) craft in view of the fact he had no paddle available. Vhen picked, up the exhausted fisherman was garbed in a heavy pair oC rubber boots and an overcoat and declared he had nonfood with him. He had not even experienced a cold as a resu.lt of his trip. The first news of safety came to his friends when a telephone message' was received, at LieRoy's vulcanizing stationfat Ash Creek. LeRoy answered t-he call and was greeted with the salutation "This is Pop Jackson." After brief explanations, LeRoy hastened to the home of the where the tidings of the rescue Were imparted to his son Alfred and Alfred Sleeves, who had just returned after a futile search over Victim of Gunman In Serious State After Operation Man Who Jumped Off Grand St.

Bridge Also in Precarious Condition. PRETTY RECEPTION AT HOME OF MR. AND MRS. REICH hosp A pretty engagement parts', was holfl. last nipht' at the home, of Mr.

and Hcich of 477 Colorado avenue, in honor the engagement -of -their daughter, -Carrie Reich, to Herman P. Goldblatt of New Haven. The home was tastefully tii-rprato'l for the occasion paper hearts and colored streamers. Flowers of the season ate reports from St. Vincent's adorned the rooms.

A catered din- i a 'last night said (jJarpnce I nor was strvcdi during the after: Johnson, was shot, in a i with tin: immediate families attend, 1 i A i i 4 a fvnrertain" dance hall Francis.o i i the evening an entertain and reception were given Hinging him'self from the Grand i 11 i I I CIJ.IU. I I A Spaniard, oT 24 Caroline Client and reception were given for sired, who suicide hy the younger folks. Speidel orches- Speak at Forum Sunday Evening Will Tell Wh.t He S.w Eiffct ofer Continents. George Sb.er.w6od 1 Eddy," Y. M.

C. A. overseas secretary aiSd general missionary of the American i bridge, were I comfortably, although Board, has just returned after ah eight months' trip covering -Eirpt Palestine, SJnyrna, Constantinople; 'faTriylAbo. sev- Sofia. Vienna, Copenhagen Stock-l i vocal selections.

London. i Dr. Eddy IKelglcr rendered several 'piano sele'c- was'lions. A luncheon was dur- lorn by the bullet fired by an evening. Miss Reich is well i i i gunman, an'd a serious i known in fraternal, social clr- opei-ation was performed upon a Jewish people of the cify.

She is member of the Hebrew Indies' Aid society. and several- other charitable organizations. 'Mr. Goldblatt, although a new comer, in this city, has made a er-ies are not at certain One of Johnson's kidneys morn inf. Ho is the cif.y.

have a fair chance of surviving. 1 Roflequez, depressed i family speak In' the. United Church Forum next Sunday on "conditions affairs, is claimed to have auompicd I suicide by jumping ofl' the Grand i street bridge. He suffered very I severe fracture of tht hip arid c.her 1 serious injuries hft landed on i.a pavement instead of in water. i His chance for recovery is still con- Isidcred some'A hal doubtful.

number of friends. 1 GEORGE PELOSI CAN'T TELL HOW IT ALL HAPPENED Schwaben Society's Yule Celebration Pleases Hundreds Planes Hunt lost Balloon--Army balloon is believed to have airplanes manned by navy fliers are searching'the Adirondack for a big U. S. balloon with three officers aboard which left RoeKaway Point for Canada. The map shows the taken until it was reported lost.

Inset. Lieut. Walter Hinton, one of the officers aboard. He was a pilot of firsl cross-Atlantic flight. f'T'r-; foortlj man was attended "by "his family physician.

Kasth is the pital. where his condition is be- still confined in St. Vincent's hospi- lieved not to be serious. DarW Raffles HeH in New York Automobile Trade (Oonttaoed from Page One.) boiried (Pettel's watch, but had sold, his diamond stud to a man in Boston "for $180. The third man in the at large and is believed i to have the.remainder of the loot.

At the time he was captured King had returned from a trip through Boston. Cleveland, Springfield and Detroit Executive Discounts Period of "Dumps" Through Which Industry Is Passing. DETVROJIT, CDec. -New Orleans. He was arrested in years, at least, of continued pros- New Jertey last October as a sus- perity for the motor industry in jpjV, pieions character and released or.

fS" That was the last seen of him --in that state. In California had been con- vietAd of forgery and sentenced to seven years. He served two and i "was released on parole, he .10 States nary. 'Five men, chargedi with the as- assault and hobbery late Chdistmas night of James Kay, Brooklyn cafe owner, were held in 125,000 bail each arraigned in caurt today. Kay beaten into insensibility rwhen he fought robbers who rifled 'his cash register.

He is in a. hospital 1 isnfferins from severe cuts and Wt I Theodore Simon, sales manager, I Isto6d with a milkman in an up- of his Bronx resi- A1l dence while burglars ransacked on Eve a room on the first 1 'floor and escaped with diamonds at it became known to- day. police said, was A TiAKViav-o Detroit, and decidedly probable shortage of good motor cars next spring, are predictions of Walter P. Chrysler, executive head of some of the largest automotive and allied industries in the country. In his Detroit office Mr.

Chrysler through which Ihe automobile industry has been passing to prodigious production and a paralysing "sitting habit," acquired three years of extraordinary motor car demand. "Detroit has ahead of it at least- fifteen years of continuing and increasing motor manufacture prosperity," said Mr. Chrysler. "This is as certain as anything in the future can be, if manufacturers will curb their appetite for prodigious nroduc- tion. and salesmen cure themselves of the deadly sitting habit.

"The fit of the dumps, through which the industry is passing is ttue in part at least, to indigestion Qi.ie to over-indulgence. 'HeaJjustinent and a return of nearly normal conditions is a matter of weeks now. rath- Stratford shore Saturday the fly I wheel of the motor boat would strike the water that had shipped in the boat and prevent hie making I headway. The 21 foot cruiser in which Jackson had started out on a duckhunting trip was ilanded safe- I ly in. Bridgeport harbor last night.

I At o'clock Saturday morning Jackson, with his son Alfred P. Jae-kson. William Young, Gilbert Edwardson and Alfred Steeves started on a duck hunting trip with a rswboat and duckboat in tow of the cruiser. Off Penfield Reef Young and Edwardson took'to the rowboat while Steeves and Alfred Jackson took to the duckboat, leav-ing the elder Jackson to 'handle the cruiser alone. A heavy squall arose in a brief space of time disabling the engine of the cruiser.

W-hile the two smeller craft, rowed to shelter at Penfield Reef light, the elder Jackson was engaged in attempting to repair the engine at the mouth, of Pine Creek. The elder Jackson dropped his anchor but the velocity gale soon picked up the anchor and the cruiser gradually drifted across the sound. The younger Jackson after -heroic efforts to reach his father was forced to make a landing at Fairfield. At 4: 3t) Saturday afternoon the motor boat was seen through a telescope at Stratford Light and that was the last heard of it until picked up yesterday a by the tug "Battler." Pyromaniac Takes to Fires Auto Turns over After Smashing Into Silent Cop Stratford Police Arrest Steve Yahas after He Imperils Lives of Three Others. Unsuccessful in his attempt to make a sharp turn while driving, a Judge on Trial For Murder Will Be Last Witness Justice McGannon to Go on Stand Tomorrow to Wind up Defense.

George Pclosi of 378 Olive street was found lying on the sidewalk at West and -Washington avenues in an condition Saturday When he came out of the coma, in i St. Vincent's hospital, yesterday morning, he told the hospital authorities ihat. he did not know how he was injured. Pelosi suffered lacerations of the face and scalp, and is being held under observations for symptoms of Open House, Will Be Held New Year's Eve and Sunday Concert January 16. a.

brain concussion the skull. or fracture of PATRICK COX CHARGED WITH SHOOTING AT CORDOZZE CLEVELAND. 2 defense in the trial of Judge William Ford touring car through Stratford H. a a charged- with the center at ":30 vesterday afternoon, of "Harold Kagy, will rest Steve Yahas, SSt Stratford avenue. lts case Tuesday Judge Mcan- this city, smashed into the silent cop in front of the Trust company building, overturning the car but with his three companions luckily escaping with injuries confined to cuts and bruises.

The Stratford police patrol was called out well as the chemical company of Stratford. Investigation brought out noil' will be the by -the defense, last' witness called W. Boyd, chief counsel for -ifcGann-on announced tonight. The defense plans to call about a dozen witnesses tomorrow, including Dr. A.

C. of the accused, and Mrs. McGannon, all of whom are expected to testify that the Judge was not -at thu that Tahas-Had no operator's license scene of he 6noo1irg and he was accordingly taken into custody by the police. In Jumping; from the car as it was overturning Yahas sustained a cut the- eye. The other occupants of the car at the time of the collison were Micha.el Berno'sky.

S81 Stratford avenue, John Mosgo, SSI Stratford avenue, and Louis L. Fojto. 203 Blackman street. New Bedford. Mass.

The car was -badly damaged and was towed to a garage. Traffic was held u-p for a short time to permit passersby witness the unique spectacle. Greek Royalty Has Christmas Dinner Early This Year Miss Mary S. witness for the may 'be recalled for cross cxaminatibn tomorrow, defense attorneys said. 'McGannon's testimony John Cordozze of 248 Cedar street alleged to the police early yesterday morning that he was made the target for three revolver bullets that missed their mark.

He accused Patrick Cox of Eagle street of having fired at him, and on his complaint Cox was taken into police custody. COrdozze, in his statement to the police, did not give details of the shooting affray. Cox will be arraigned today in the City court. YOUNG NEGROES CONFESS TO MURDERS AND HOLDUPS More a 5 0 0 persons, men. women and children gathered around the Christmas tree, and entered into the general rejoicing of the holiday season at a Christmas celebration yesterday afternoon of the Bridgeport Schwaben Sick Benefit society, held at Schwaben hall, 37 French street.

Herman Gerster acted as Santa Claus and saw that all of the boys and girls received a present from the tree. There were 500 youngsters made happy. The Sehwae- bischer Maenner-Chor sang Holy Night and. other Christmas anthems. Refreshments were served- during the evening hours.

The society will hold'open house on New Year's eve, and' srive its opening con-cert on Sunday, January 16, Schwaben hall. The committee in charge of the Christmas celebration yesterday consisted of Chairman Paul Bar. found them in the SpeaKing gave way to singing in the Forum' last, The vested choir capably rendered'a beautiful program 'of Christmas music. SCENIC ARTISTS GO TO NEW YORK FOR RECEPTION The United Scenic Artiste of -which -there -are- wrerali members in Bridgeport will hold-anf entertainment and reception tliel Waldorf-Astoria hotel, on March S. 1921.

The oiwmfcatjonl is composed of men directly conirec-j ted with the. theatrical which the general. public seldom hears. As the painters of they are the ones who make the; audience feel psychologically that; which the actor is portraying. A.

Schafer, a member of the organiza- tion, is now engaged -painting for stock company 7)rodu6tion8 at, the Lyric theatre. The New Tork office and lounge rooms of "the organization arc located at 161 West street. OBITUARY Mrs. M. Elizabeth Hart.

M. Elizabeth Hart, widow Henry W. Hart, died suddenly Saturday at- the Sterling Widows' Home. Prospect street. Death was icaused by disease.

Mrs. Bart had been visitins her son. Robert Hart on Ann street on Christmas Day and returned home early in the evening. Shortly after arriving at the home, she was stricken ill and died in a few minutes. eon, Robert anothe son.

W. Hart of Stratford, survives her. Funeral services will- be held Tuesday afternoon at the service rooms "of Hawley Wilmot. tell. William Eispmann.

Charles I 866 Lafayette street. Rev. Beumer. Carl Lining. Charles Toer- B.

MacQueen, pastor of the First ATHENS. Dec. 26. (By Pressl--Constantino bled his family for Christmas din- avenue and East -Oth ner Greek I sce of the Christmas occurs thirteen days, later. expected to be su-bstantially the-same fore they get us as that given 'by him in 1 the trial of John W.

Joyce, acquitted of fhe Kagy murder. During the Joyce trial Judge McGannon testified that he left his automobile at the 'corner of Euclid avenue arid East 9th 'street, five blocks from the scene of the shooting, walked to the Public square he took a street car for home. Miis's Neely, testifying for the swore she saw, McGannon arguing with Kagy at the murder corner, Saw McGannon take something pocket, heard a shot and at Ihat 'moment liagy fall. At that time, she said, she was standing- at the' corner of Oregon avenue and East ftth street, two blocks from the corner of Hamilton street, the EAST ST. LOUIS, Dec.

26. --Two murders and a set-ies burglaries and holdups were cleared up today with the confession of Alfred Lane, 18 years old, and Raymond Kitsworth, 17, negroes, who, the police, say, admit shooting two men during holdups here last month. Policemen who took the suspects into custody, stated they heard one say "We'd better get these cops be- Iiouis Hilftinger, Brown's Xovelty orchestra furnished music fo'r a i i the afternoon and evening. CHRISTMAS 8ERTTCSBS. Services in all the P.oman Catholic churches on Christmas day and yesterday were observed with much solemnity.

Tn early church solemn hich masses were celebrated at which special singing- was rendered. Christmas -carols commemorating Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain Grove- ceme- ter y- FACTS OF THE FAX. The folding fan came originally from Japan. In the East fans were carried toy 'both sexes, and were much used at important ceremonies.

The Japanese had colored bright red, and there are some fans which possess a small poinard con- cealed'in the handle. -The folding fan' was introduced in a i I I I vr -T-TTTI J.C the nativity of Jesus Christ were Henry connng from rendered. Italy, to which it had been Intro! duced oy Catherine de Medici. The defense i -call four wit- foreigners in Athens celebrated the day, but, otherwise the only sign of Christmas (Continued from Pago Oiw.) proac-heil by members of the posse 'Kfraid to fight the robbers because er than months--provided tne reme- '-and placed temporarily ar- the milkman had dies referred to arc applied The I rest but was later set at liberty. cue for the future in flm motor car i Later in Uie day, however, he was uniform, business shojld be moderation in Ifirearma.

police claim, he'used as everything except hard work. -a shield tor operations, a. man giv- i Car Shortage Coming. tnT I "Discontinuance of production and branches carried at the mastheads of the American destroyers anchored nesses, it is said, in an attempt to that a time of the after. midnight, it would be impossible to details of such as distance.

The Wfeather. off Phalerbn, four miles, from I Athens and off the Traehili prom'on-' lory. Constantine during the afternoon strolled ill the gardens about his castle and received dozens of visitors. Southern New England: Snow or The exchange rate is steady and rain, and warm'er Mondav; Tuesdav today charged with I certainly bring about another short- ocfusofl of a se in good motor cars next spring-. and taken to this city where he was examined by the county prosecutor.

Officials who is being- supported by the. govern- cloudy aiul a3 enl ew Rain or snow the Boiist and.snow in the in- were present at the examination said in resuming it will aJmost later that Smith had made state- larceny. He was accused of oaring' stolen valuable clothing if- 'while a Christmas party guest at a -York spring. There will probably never again be a shortage in poor motor cars. The frTtenrity demand for good cars already offers iratenmy rtn i fl llm Th Pordy told the police he was taking treatment at a hospital wounds suffered during the war.

-Innuiry at the hospital, the police 5 'said, revealed the act that the man was not known there. He was held Jin $1,090 bail for a hearing tomor- 'row. Thomas Aquino, arrested this 'monirns after a fight with detectives, iwae'beld in $13,000 bail for exami- when arraigned charged 'with the 'assault and robbery two ago of a Forty-second street PAPER MONEY IN CUBA i UNSPEAKABLY DIRTY relief from the past few weeks. doldrums of the Sales are increasing from day to day. Business is not dead--nor even seriously ill.

it is merely in need of ments which, justified them in holding him. and he was locked up until today when the automobile i was made for the purpose of checking up one of his statements. refusal of Admiral Kelly. The head he tr, discouraging those who were sure I of a in the British altitude n- ead of the British naval mission; tpj ior j- rondaVi waTmer Tues day 'ro ya 1 TM -w In ic.TM,,..,,«;,,«. i 'portion.

State troopers were present at the because of need of Greek lirst examination of Smith a his arniv in Asia Minor. The reeks exercise. And the besir exercise 1 i to the scenes of several of the liearby know is to give the public a good I fires for the purpose of fitting Ilieiii value for its money and work hard i some of the i arrest, -anti after i lire Adopting a "wait and sec" policy had progressed they removed thv declaring Cor the. Allies and against prisoners' overshoes which they took to show the public you mean busi- dealers who ness. "Manufacturers and haven't forgotten how to sell good merchandise are not worrying about the future.

The chair warmeos irc rapidly going bv the boards. "Make no mistake--the automobile business is ajive and strong. I don't believe in wild optimism which is -based r.n desire rather than or, facts. But I. haven'L any sympathy for the black pessimist who sees only disaster.

the frozen snow and ground. The troopers later reported that not only did the shoes fit. the footprints, but a a small piece -of rubber torn from the sole had left its mark. Among the others present at the examination was a ferryman and a trolley car conductor who. the authorities said, identified Smith as one of their passengers from the scenes some of the recent fires.

That the arrest of Smith will only partly clear up the mystery of recent fire epidem-ic was the ex- Germany. Southeast storm warning ordered 10 p. Delaware breakwater to ISastport'. Me. Disturbance wh'ch oxtenf'is from Michigan laouthward In middle g-ulf co'hst will move who northeastward with 1 increasing in- HAVANA, Dec.

"No catastrophe has happened to ed belier of a i i deprive people of their purchasing who a yeslel dav ers 'Li es mo the home of A Brown, presi- cars. Ppinelessness and gloom are, a Cnba have joined Cuban bankers therefore, pure nonsense. uixiiiv nio aj lljit :1 cl bnainess men in making fresh "The pessimists are the two i i i men orn -out money in who expert business to oc fcii.1 fl aw te money i i their hands. The harfl workers I of the worn i 'Circulation here. Except silver, the glooir.y.

lab' 'only -currency in -use is American. "And I hone Vifimfal na fl red on Thev were guards. In only -currency in -use is American. "And I honestly hope that we will has been changing hands so often never again have businei? 'condition 1 0 in it is tattered almost beyond the which put a premium oi point of recognition, and health ex- ence. I am for the real workers Spelts have declared that much of it and the good cars--und I have uii- tis-a public menace.

'bounded faith in the stable market Bills that once were green now a solid industry they are build- are brown and yellow. The edges ins." iare frayed and the best small bills i even from banks are so filthy that if found in States would be Quickly called and destroyed. story is told here of a travel- -V-ing roan from' Georgia, who on a re- to the island brought meantime Benjamin Bevier. of i a 0 agn CI1S- hcld ENGAGEMENT PARTY AT POKRAS HOME LAST EVENING "long live the i and the kaiser," tensity and be attended by was beaten and locked up today, easterly winds, probably has a that reaching sain force a i o'l before renewing her alliance with i a i Greece she wall a i i the Allies The is for snow in east'of the 'Mississippi i-iver Monday, followed by generalk i weather Tilesflay. The a will rise in Xci-th Atlantic states Monday.

have declared i policy. Pastor Hurrying To Church Beaten By Crowd as Thief DflTtJOIT, Dee. i a fur a thief as he wrf.s i to hi? with i cups his a Harry G. Mlley. pasto- of St.

Paul's English Evangelical Church, wa.s slopped and badly beaten by a crowd today. The i ister was i and kicked by members of Ihe crowd he- fore he could a his i i He walked to the cliurch and received first a i after being liberated. Rev. Mr. face, was cut and he wa.s badly bruisedi TEMPERATURES.

75 weather Observations taken at i i a nt Jfajve liureau last i Bar. Tom. Wca. 29,94 36 30.32 36 rain 3 0 4 2 26 cloudy 30.46 22. cloudy 28 snow 29.82 3S 2 9 8 8 32 20 2 9 9 0 32 A'pnojo 30.14 58 .30.00 RACE OP RED-HEADS.

one-dollar bills, which he sold the natives at J2 aaeh. i'j 'natJTee, however, refused to acc pt -them on the ground that they weie I In some shops in Ha! -Tana new American money is looied on with suspicion and not infre- A 'was madr last night of the engagement of Miss The possibility of red-headed peo-; a nnie Pokras. daughter of Mr. pie being "a separate race" was and 'Mrs. of 695 Beech-.

mentioned at a recent meeting of the Royal Anthropological Institute in London. According to Prof. F. G. Parsons, the average number of redheaded people is roughly, four in each hundred, and it is quite an aris- wood avenue, to Benjamin Greenberg, of New Haven, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Manuel Greenberg. In honor of their engagement a party was held at the home of Miss Pokras where more than 100 attended. tocratic color. In Ixindon 5.1 per! Miss Pokras is well known in musi cent, of the uppe rclass have cal circles here and has appeared hair as compared with 4,3 per in a a number of piano recitals, in the lower classes.

There is. says Mr. Greenberg is a well known ath- of the "Waih- qoently large, new bills are taken Parsons, an abnormal amount lete, and a msmb I 'Out to a hank to find it tier are 1 of red hair among the oeauties of Ington. Glee foot -Ireland, No Capture of Fiume Now Imminent (Continued One.) hilly ground overlooking the sea, the St. Louis A a a A a i Cit.v Block Island Boston Bifffalo i i a i Chicago- Denvar i i Hatteres I Hartford Jacksonville Kansas C'ity 30..1.4 New Haven .82.42 Xew 'Orleans 1 Xew York .30,36 SOUS Northfield, Vt.JJ'** Pittsburgh 9 Portlan'd, Me.

30.oO CS 22 24' 20 6S 28 46 4 34 16 32 rain snow snow snow 8C 3r'0 rain cloudy clear clear cloudy rain cloudy cloudy cloudy snow cloudy cloudy Only when you can look back upon to the successful operation of an a past filled with housework as it electric washing-machine, sewing- used to be done can you appreciate vacuum-cleaner or similiar how lucky is the housewife of today, appliance, leading manufacturers Not until the invention and gladly pay a little more for West- development of the and. electric motor did real progress beginin lightening the labor of the home. Because a dependable motor is essential WatinthouM Trouilepreof Mowt insure your satisfaction. Look for the Westinghouse trademark on the motor of the appliance you buy. Italian fleet kept silent guard aan ee ep sen guar Ftame bay.

The powerful squadron WashtnB wll." consists of first line battleships antt destroyers. It is reported that the orders to the Italian regulars are not to "flrc- unless provoked, spokesmen nay hw ordered his not' (b'tlre until he gives the Minneapolis 11ATL.Y ALMANAC. for the vicinity of Bridgeport by the Middlebrook Almanac, copyright.) Snn rtsca T.IT mil. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING CO. Son acts High water low' water' 4.81 p.

m. U.OO nponl HOUSEHOLD. PURPOSES i st i cs don make the man it is said They doix eh' Try 'o a an impreision In a icare crow suit ana see hoxv tar you'll (jet Oi the other hand let tfrt you and then happens I I 11 I I 1 I II I 1 I ll 1 t'l I i tf I i iim i i i i Ut ul nut is on USE-SB SPAPFRl.

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