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I at "L .» c zero. - 10 "-3 .\:iLll ' CfCLl fi'l over the iri ivy cheers i horns Daricn Driver Goes ()fi Bridge Into Stream -' p x: :‘7.—~.\l‘.o(ll(’l‘ ~ . 3 :; srz‘inns in- avenue. :oml pave- ..iiing on plunged :‘r ' -' ‘ ~ was on. 'x:' ‘ ' , ixzrolman ., , skidded .3. w : mice the g - , . ’. through : ~ ' , : airlock yes- -- :_ , I1. Jgham and ’ ~ .a‘ni. of Yan- Lhrown clear ,- :1 it overturned I‘Td unhurt when sand. Janitors in Danbury Schools Ask Increase ~ rwfl v1 . ‘l l i I .,. . . 1w 7—: . .1 ~ , . n ~1. 1121:: 16.—Claiming f in high cost of liv- ' able to pur- Ws of life on their * vlilors in the Dan- ,;< lave petitioned ml for an increase in asks that the anitors be fixed more than the rclv .l . r: 3:1 tlzc schools, tax ~1. policemen and departments re- s in pay this year are the last group , . s to request a raise. '1 li‘: ‘T-I'S been referred to schools and li- render a. report 5; of the school Ami: Abdullsh. _ Ami: Abdullah, ruler of Trans- Jordsnia now is one of the most powerful of all Mohammedan rul- ers. Abdullah is the second son of Hussein, king of the Hedjaz. who has assumed the title of cath of Islam. Hussein claims direct do- scent from Mohamed through his daughter Fatima. . Many Reckless Driving Cases in Westport “’ESTPORT, May 16.—'Ji.idge John F. Godillot heard cases of a. number of motor vehicle violators in Town court here, yesterday. \V'hen complaining witnesses who were injured by a truck operated by Carmen Gatto of 41 Fourth street. Bridgeport. and belonging to Tur- ncy Brothers. of that city, failed to appear. charges of reckless driving in Gatto's case was hailed. Gatto's truck struck and injured John Schulz and Margaret Ryan, em- ploycs of the \Vestport Sanitarium. Ulivcr F. Grover, of Brooklyn, ar- rested by State Trooper John Gut- man for reckless driving. failed to appear and his bond of $40 was forfeited. - Nicholas DeVito. of 41 Pacific street. Stamford. and~George Mil- lcr of 341 Myrtle avenue. Bridge- port. were charged with falling to display on their trucks the weight and carrying" capacity of their ve- hicles. The charges were pulled on payment of costs of $10.50 in each case when the accused offered evi- dence that since their arrest they have affixed necessary information in compliance with the law. - Carmine Gorlo. of 62 Lexington avenue, Bridgeport. and Tony Sim- inclla, of 83 Beers street. Bridge- port, charged with failure to display weight and capacity figures on their trucks were granted continuanccuu- til Monday morning. The case of Nicholas Santanelll. of Georgetown. arrested by State. Policemen charged with reckless driving, was continued until Mon- day. Express Sympathy For Judge Walsh BRIDGEPORT. May 16.——Judge John J. \Valsh of the Fairfleld Coun- ty Common Pleas Court, who last Sunday was marooned in his powor boat. when he tried to assist; another power boat. was commended in s. resblution adopted by the Falrficld County Bar association today. Judge \Valsh is ill at his home in Norwalk as the result of his experience and exposure to the storm and the reso- lution_ expresses the association's sympathy. 0 Of one hundred sick people sevé enty-flve will get well without help twenty-five will need help: some will die in spite of help. Fill‘df IG—oo'dness tuna... ’ .' pure—delicious—wholesomo. Sold at all grocers --‘ Try," it. I“. ‘i \ t , BLEND g .c: mom. , caning-ad JAVA arm . rivals "‘ PU 1(th ARMS son's orchestra. Istoring serv- ivc adds to the ‘H'.CY‘S\ of your Parties a n d ’!:num-._ ’ Smart society has chosen Pickwick Arms for its atmOsphei-c of charm and hospi- tality -- for a. cuisine that brooks no music of the celebrated Johnnie John- Come to the Pickwick Arms for lunch- eon. dinner and supper. woll-galted horses and water activities invite the sports loving; for dellhtful dancing to the. Golf facilities. lN Will OF . Mini 2.1 1...“; Beneficiary of $182,} 000 Estate - Miss Helen A. Butterworth of 877. Main inset will receive 41,186.12. under the will of nor aisler-ln-law. Mrs. Charlotte R. Buttcrworth. who died in Summit. N. J., January 2, 1923. according to a. transfer tax'on t in prepcrty, whicn har- beeu filed in the. Surrogate court. in New York‘. Mrs. Butter-worth left e: let estate‘ of 328237-935. Row Over 'J‘. (Continued from Page One.) drawn. Councilman Pohlman said that ho had gone over the records of the City very carefully and *by the ac- count of the meetings, he could only find where $3,200 had been appro- priated for the salary. Councilman Benton said that Mr. Merrill under- stood tbat this money had been withdrawn from the appropriation. Corporation Counsel John Cuneo speaking on the matter stated that it made no difference whether the Council ratified the action of the Board of Charities or not. The ques- tion involved was whether‘ it was a. good or bad appointment. He said that Mr. Merrill could not vote for himself and that it was illegal and that he could not draw tbo‘salary. He cited decisions of the Supreme Court of the state. where men. had voted for themselves for once and the Court. had decided against them. He also said that unless the Council took action. that some member and some citizen had the right to inter- vene and that they would. Councilman James asked Mr. Cu- nea if he knew that it was illegal for the Council to ratify the action of the appontment of Mr. Merrill and Mr. Cuneo said that he know nothing about it at the time. Councilman Pohlman said that he thought that Mr. Cuneo was wrong and that the Council under the State laws of 1919 old have the right to elect Mr. Merrill to office. Councilman Taylor stated that the question of the legality of the sp- polntment of Mr. Merrill had been brought up at the meeting of the Charities Board at. which time Mr. Merrill had been elected and that this had later been stricken from the minutes. The resolution offered by Mr. Benton was then voted upon and was voted down live to three. Councilman Benton then moved that the Corporation Counsel be in- structed to start proceedings against Mr. Merrill. Councilman Frizzoll said that if in their opinion there was any irregularities. that it was the duty of the Mayor and the Cor- poration Counsel to start action. He stated that the committee had a free reign in the investigation and that. they had all approved of the work and that it was not up to the Council to start action. but that the a or could. , MCyouncilman Pohlman said that if the Council did not have anything to do with the appointment of Mr. Merrill. that it could not. remove him from the office. - Mayor Robins said that it was his intention to turn the matter over to the Corporation Counsel to. take such action against Mr. Merrill‘as be deemed best. He informed the Council that he had evidence that he did not wish to speak at the present time. He pointed out that he had appointed MruMerrill to the Board of Charities and that his ro- commendatibn hsd‘been ratified by the Council and that he had made the appointment in good faith. He also stated that. he was not going 'to say a word‘ against Mr. Merrill. but that ho“ would have due trial before the Council and that a. meet- ing would be called as soon as the charges were prepared by the Cor- poration Counsel. Councilman Taylor then moved that the Committee be discharged. This motion was seconded by Coun- cilman Frizzell and passed. Norwalk. May 14. 1924. INVESTIGATION OF THE CHARI- TY BOARD OFWNORWALK. To the Honorable Mayor. and Common Council. Upon written request of a. mem- ber of the Charity Board for s. thor- ough investigation of that Board, the Council passed a. motion that the Mayor appoint a committee of three to make the investigation. Councilmen Frlzell. Benton uld Taylor were apponted. Mr. Frizzcll declining to serve. Mr.'Pugb was named in his stead. . The Committee has partially com- pleted its investigation. having looked into and obtained some knowledge of tbocystqm of handling the Charity Department work. incl- dent to dispensing charity among the needy of Norwalk but intends to carry this to s. more thorough conclusion as .‘dlrected for many phases of the work have not been looked into. The part that has claimed «he mmedists attention of your com- ittee has been the matter .. of $998.52 collected by Mr. Frank Mer- rill a member of the Charity Board, for his services and personal use. The evident facts are that three vouchers dated Januaryd. 1924, January 81. 1924 and February 29. 1924, for $865.00, $166.61 and $166.61 respectively have been paid to Mr. Merrill. - The January 1th vauchcr reads: Services rendered from September 1 to date. ' 251 services and expenses can“. poor, 8230.00: 262 Services and Ex- pcnses. hospital. 4235.00; 288 . servo ice: and oxpcnses.‘town farm szoo. Total. $665.00. The Clerk of the. Board testified she had no detailed taccount of the expenses on file. ‘Tnishgchor was passed at the January Council meeting. prior to ,gh the following resolution which wag _ icons. "and o. grainy: thomuurar.’ ' . RESOLVED: "That. the sci“ ’knowlcdgement of the valuable scrvlces rendered the City of .Norwslk. the Council of the City. hereby approve: and ratifies the action of the Board of Charl- tlos. in the appointment to the office of Superintendent of Charities of Frank H. Merrill. The January slat voucher was drawn to Mr. Merrill for "Salary for January" was approved by Messrs. Davina and James and charged against account 15?. (Outside Poor and Widow's Pension). The February‘zsth voucher drawn to Mr. Merrill for Salary for Feb- ruary was approved by Messrs. De- vinc and James and O. K.‘d by the Treasurer. The Auditors mark appearing only on the bill of February 29th. Charl- ty Department Investigation—pal”- tlal report. , The Committeeman stated they were approved by him with other bills and he failed to note what. the expenses covered. The Clerk of the Board testified that she drew the vouchers and charged the amounts intended for salary to the various accounts men- tioned, by direction of Mr. Merrill. who told the Committee it was a fact. ’ Mr. Merrill gave the Committee to understand that he was aware that $2,000.!)th had been appropri- ated by the Board of Estimate and Taxation, and late that this amount had been withdrawn and that in the Board of Charities budget. for 1923- 24 under which they have been working there was no item of $2.- 000.00 for salary of a. superintend- ent—and‘ihat he had therefor direct- ed the clerk to make the charge for salary for himself to the three ac- counts mentioned. The minutes of the last Board of Charities held during the last ad- ministration, and which have never been approved. were found to have been altered. leaving out a para- graph relating to Mr. Merrill and Mr. Devlne having voted the former Superintendent. " Miss Jennings stated that during this meeting she had requested that the minutes be read and insisted that this paragraph which even at. that time had been ommitted should ap— pear. It was accordingly included and later stricken out. Mr. Merrill stated as this para- graph seemed to him irrelevant he had the minutes re-typcd leaving it out. It was his opinion that any member of the Board had the right to direct the clerk to make such changes in the minutes of any meeting as they might see fit, with- out. consulting the other members of the Board. The Clerk told the Committee that as the re-lyplng of these min— utes with this omission seemed ir- regular to her she deemed it best to preserve the original draft in case any question should arise. At- thls meet. which was held June 29, 1923,-the following resolution was introduced: "RESOLVED: That Frank H. Merrill be and is hot-by des— lgnayed. appointed and employ— ed to be superintendent of Charities. Be it further resolved: That a; salary of $2.000 per annum. shall be paid to Frank H. Merrill for such services. said employment to continue and there after upon proper ap‘ for. until otherwise ordered by this Board. salary payments to be payable monthly." In» view of this resolution it is evident that those interested were cognizant of the fact that there should be an appropriation made before this salary could be lawfully collected. Mr. Merill after some hesitation and being pressed for an answer admitted that he had a lawyer draw the resolution that was presented to the. Council Jan. 8th for their rall- flcatlon of the vote of Messrs. De- untll ] the end of the fiscal year 1024. \ propriations being made there- l vine and Merrill for the latter as Superintendent. Dri enough to unnoticed ”sepia-ad!!! “Merits I 7 masochistic, Council at! ‘W " . Am r m I.‘ I 7 "It will be“ remembered ml... the Ferbuary Council meeting a motion was lntro‘duced' for the reconsidera- ’ tion of this resolution. the maker ex- plaining that a. majority of the Council had passed a. measure which they had no authority to pass. as it \vas‘against the intent of the City Charter to give one member of the Board of Charities more authority than any other member or put a person in as Superintendent. when according .to the Charter it is en- tirely within the province of the Board of Charities “to employ sue): other persons as may be necessary" providing there is an appropriation for ,a. salary for such person. This motion to reconsider was tabled. It seems apparent to your Com- mittee that Mr. Merrill, who has been in public office and a member of this Board for many years and is undoubtedly conversant with proper handling of appropriations. has illegally voted himself a. sal- ary. has knowingly and wilfully misappropriated city funds and has charged against. the City bills for which no appropriation exists. They also feel that the Commit: toe on Charities is responsible for the vouchers having been passed. by putting his stamp of approval on them. The Treasurer and City Auditor. while they should be able to rely on vouchers properly approved. were undoubtedly careless in this in- stance; Respectfully submitted. }naxvnv STACEY BENTON. THOMAS O. TAYLOR. LE‘VIS bl. PUGH. (Charity Department Investigating Committee). IN VIEW OF THE FOREGOING REPORT the Committee recom- mends that Mr. Merrill be directed to resign from the Charity Board and so called Superintendent of Charities. refunding to the city the monies he has unlawfully received: failing in this the Corporation Coun- cil :tiould be directed to institute prowl-dings against Mr. Merrill and that the Council take such action as they may see fit in regard to the others implicated. HENRY STACEY BENTON. THOMAS O. TAYLOR. " LEWIS LI. I’UGH. Seek Light On School Plans in Danbury DANBCRY. May 16.-——\Vith a view to obtaining definite informa- tion on progress of plans for s. new high school in this city. the Danbury Central Parent—Teacher as- soetation has empowered its presi- dent, Mrs. Ernest Knapp. to ap- point a committee to appear before the school board at its Juno meet- ing and inquire about the plan. The school board was recently granted a $5.000 appropriation with which to conduct a. survey of the school system and obtain ten- tative plans for a new school and foriadditions to the present build— mg. With both plans it was proposed to submit the matter to the voters at the fall election and allow them to decide whether they want a new school or desire additions to the present one. It is understood that the survey has been completed and that the board will have a definite announce- ment at its June meeting. New Vote On Pay For the Policemen A new resolution concerning the increase in pay for the members (f this police force was presented and passed at the meeting of the Coun- cil last. evening and the motion passed at the meeting Tuesday was rescinded. Under. the pew resolution. which was presented by Police Commis- 3.01.6? \Voll’c. the. patrolmcn will re- cc-ivc an increase of 20 per cont. The scrgczuits will be increasyd one dollar per day and the chief‘s pay increased to $7.25 per day. The salary of the members of the supvr- numerary force increased to $5.00 a day. when they are on active duty. Good Or The best way to eat good oranges is to drink the Juice. A good orange is juicy drizzk. o “ Southwest Florida grapefruit, fresh from .. the graves, and Sealdllcart grapefruit, in cans. are alike appetizing and healthful. rfldflmdbook "8am "E i - May 16. 192. Edltcr the Evening Sentinel:— Dear Sirz—I am a subscriber and reader of the Sentinel. Last night .I nouced an article by "Justice" in re- gard to apublic highway at Calf Pasture that was being destroyed and claed to the public. ‘ As 1 know something about the matter myself 1 may say that it may be contended by private interests and their attorney that the above high- way never a. ublic highway but was a. “driftway.” ’ If that is so why then does the State Law of 1917. under which. the Calf Pasture project was started, describe this road as a pub- lic highway (see State Laws—Spe- cial Acts January Session 1917-— page 1156.) _ '1 1 also am interested in the ques- tion—Will'our City Omclals protect therights of the people in this mat- ter? FAIR PLAY. ~Wife Wouldn’t Come To Norwalk—Divorced William H. Foster. superintendent of the Foster—Stewart. company, was today granted a. divorce in the Su- perior court at Bridgeport. from Marguerite A. Foster of' New Ro- chelle. on the grounds of desertion. He was also awarded the custody of years. . The plaintiff testifying said that shortly after their marriage in Brooklyn. in 1913. his business necessitated his moving to Nora-alk and that his wife refused to come with him. Foster also testified that the defendant told him that if he moved to Connecticut “she would make life hell for him." Kelsey B. Gould Granted A Divorce Kelsey Bu’rr Gould of Norwalk was granted a divorce on the grounds of descrtlon from Louise “'oodruff Gould of Bingllam. New York, in the Superior court at Bridgeport. He was also given «the custody of a. minor child. The couple “I re mar- ried in Brooklyn. January 7. 1910 and Gould declared that his wife rc- fuscd to accompany him to Nor-walk. when he came here January 2. 1920. Legion Obligates 20 New Members At the "special meeting of Frank C. Godfrey Post, No. 12. Am- erlcan Legion. held last evening in Odd Fellows' hall in South Main street, about 100 new members were initiated thus leaving 80 of the 100 new members taken in during the drive to be obligated. The Post. will hold its regular meeting next. Tuesday at which time _ two large trucks will go to the homes of the new applicants and bring them to the hall. where they will be initiated. In this manner it is hoped to clean up the large waiting list of candidates. REAL ESTATE FOR RENT ROOM APARTMENTS. ALSO ONE FAMILY HOUSES FROM’ SIX TO TEN moons. BOMB REALTY c6. PHONE 511 ,PI-IONE 511 and Cot All the Juice . Sea ldsWeéc ‘Jloridq Oranges As they are always filled to overflowing with ' - sparkling, sweet, full-flavored juice. whatever the outer appearance, you may drink Sealdsweet ‘ Florida oranges. 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