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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
NEW CITY HALL
 co M M TT T E E
 MUST APPROVE

All repairs. renovations, alterations and improvements to city property in the City Hall, in the future cannot be done until the approval of the new City Hall committee of the Board Of Alermen has been received. Notices to this effect have been sent to the various officials and department heads by Chairman Alfred E. Veness. Alderman Veness has informed the officials that the committee has de sided that all matters pertaining to repairs and alterations will be han dled by City Clerk Francis P. Duni- gan, secretary of the committee, and that the committee will refuse to ap- other way. The city clerk must be notified in advance of any work that is needed or contemplated, according to the now orders.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
City May Get
 Back I axes
 By New Bill

Satisfactory settlement of the odd tax controversy between the city and the United States government may shortly be reached. Preparation of a bill to be introduced 10 Congress is under way, whereby Bridgeport. as we'll as 15 other dtes In the coun- try, will be re-em bursed for nlunict- pal services, in lieu of taxes listed by the municipalities against govern ment buildings.
 Bridgeport, under tre provisions of the bill, will receive between S100,00o and S150, 0. for it's claim of S139, 9S7.7O in back taxes. The taxes were levied against the United States Housing Corporation, a government agency which constructed several housing settlements in Bridgeport during the war.
 No taxes were paid. on the grounds of governmental exemption, and when the Bridgeport Housing Com pany took over control, they also re fused to pay the taxes, claiming tha' their predecessors had been liable fol none.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
Mrs. Church Anxious To Clear Name From Stigma Placed By Husbands Sensational Charge

Bridgeport, Stamford, and more especially Greenwich society. is agog over the coming trial of the divorce action brought by Alfred w. Church. against Elsie J. Church. Both are prominent in Fairfield county society,
 nearly s2.ooO,oeo. From the stand . point of sensationalism the case
 promises to run 8 close second to the famous Stillman affair.
 Church, who is bringing suit against
 his wife, to whom he was welded
 December 5. 1907, accuses her of inn
 proper relations with William w. Schoet, a chauffeur formerly in alleged to have occurred at divers times since January 1, 1920, in Paris, France; other European resorts;. Chi
 cago. New York, and in Greenwich. Nineteen different instances are cited or alleged.
 Mrs. Church, twice married. and who has beautiful daughter by her previous marriage, stoutly denies each appear in open court at the earliest moment to clear her name. She has retained States Attorney Homer $. Cummings, of Fairfield county, who is ready with her defense.
 Church also is endeavoring to have | 1eeded back to him, under an old Connecticut lay recently brought to
 light. Greenwich property. valued at S50o,000, placed in his wtfe's name | November 12, 1913.
 | Since the inception of the suit Mrs. i Church has been compelled to live in
 & small cottage on the estate, her hv- 1 ing coming from credit accounts, to cover which a constant flow of liens is
 being taken on the property.
 Church lived in Bridgeport for some time during the war. He was located 1 with the Liberty Ordnance company, had the rank of captain, and lived a< Brooklav,n Country club, the most e1- elusive club in this section of the state. He made many friends in Bridgeport | travelled in what are familiarly known as the "best circles" and interest tn the case, to be heard in late January (Conttnued on Page FSour.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
GENERAL DIAZ
 ARRIVES HOME

Naples, Dec. 2S.-(By The A. P.)- General Armando Diaz arrived today on the Giuseppe Verdi from the United States. He was received at the pier by civil, military and com muna1 authorities, and by Vice Ad- miral Albert P. Niblack and the off, cers of the American battleShfp Utah, now in the harbor.
 Many carried banners of welcome, greeted the general wi4h salvos.
 The trip to his hotel was @ trfum- phal procession, the streets lined with cheering thr-ongs. He was ac- claimed at the railway station when he left for Rome.
 The general expressed the warmest admiration of the Americans and their country and his appreciation o1 the wonderful welcome he received there. He suffered a sprained finger from the cordiality of his handshakes with TOO people at his reception at the Italian embassy in Washington.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23

of two Hartford men. A large mum Der of machines have been located, which are believed to have been stole,' elsewhere and sold in Connecticut
 There is no connection between this case and the roundup of auto thieves in and near Norwalk, State Police Chief Hurley said today and he knew of no connection between the present matter and the arrest Of auto thieves and recovery of a large number of cars in PIainville and vicinity a month ago.
 Chief Hurley said that it was un- doubtedly true that several gangs dealing in stolen automobiles had been at work in the state The state police have recovered a large number of stolen machines and are still work ing in co-operation with local police in number of cities iii locating stolen cars and rounding up suspects ln some of the cases. it is indicated that machines are stolen in this state and sold in New York, while other ma chimes stolen in the Metropolis or tn
 (Cont-nued cn Page FourJ
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
yMayPay In Synthetic
 Gold Specie

Berlin, Dec. 2s-The statement of Prof. Fisher of England that sym thettc gold has already been discov- cred in Germany is correct, 1t was learned today. One gramme of the metal exists somewhere in a German laboratory.
 The secret of the gold production is being carefully guarded. Only six men in the country know the process.
 Synthetic gold cannot yet be made on a commercial basis, but the gov ernment is aiding in the expensive experiments to this end. EEperi- ments include the development of an electric vacuum furnace scale.
 The discovery if made commerci- ally applicable, might make possible payment of the German separations in synthetic gold.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
WAR CLOUDS GATHER AGAInl IN EJROP|
Shot In Greece Carries Lead
 21 Years

Shot from the rear by an un- known assailant, 21 years ago, with two bullets taking effect, James Varanas. 40. of 34 West Liberty street, was obliged to ap- ply at the Emergency hospital this morning for treatment. The shooting occurred in Greece 21 years ago and the wouldLbe assassin fled to the mountains Varanas' father was a doctor and he removed the bullets, accord ing to the victim.
 He was seized with violent pains in the back during the last few days and could not ac- count for them. When he told his story to pr. Emil Atbin the doctor recommended that an N-ray picture be taken so Joseph Nasinko, Roentgeno ologist at the Welfare building, took a picture of Varanas' back The picture dlscIosed the bullet which has been the cause of all the trouble. It will be removed next week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
FAMOUS GAY CAFE 10 BECOME CHOP
 SUEy HOUSE

New York Dec. 2S-CBy the Asso- ciated Press)-HeaGy' for years one of the best known restaurants in New York night life, is soon to be closed. a victim of prohibition Thomas J Hea1y, the proprietor, has sold the establishment to several C1ntnanTen- who will convert 1t into a chop suey emporium
 The third floor of the building in Columbus avenue at 66th street, for rr>erFy 8 ball room. has heen leased te a dancing teacher.
 The second floor, where the gayest of jazz bands played in former days. now hears ozSy the clicking of pool basfs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
TEACHERS SUIT
 IN COURT TODAY

ornal papers in the sa5.o0o dam agc suit of Lillian Reilly. a. local school teacher. against the Park City Humber company, reached Superior Court this morning. The accide ent causing the suit, occurred November h5. last, on Norman street, near Lau- rel avenue, when 1t Is alleged she Ras struck by a truck operated in a reckless manner by William LaRosa, an employee of the Park City Lun- Der company. Attachments were filed In the town clerks office several days
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
BROKE WINDOWS
 IN HIS SALOON

After Federal agents and local po- hce had raided his home yesterday, Frank Normandy, of PTS Horace Itreet, an ex-saloon keeper, went to his former cafe at 6s2 East Main Ttreet and smashed a flock of win lows before Jacob Cohen, the pres mt owner. could summon assistance. Kormanxky was arraisned in the c1ty court today, charged with vio- atfng the liquor laws. drunkenness md Injury to property. The case vas continued until tomorrow, under L total bond of s550.
 The stills and other equipment used s the manufacture of liquor were leiad in Kormanskys residence.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
AMAZON ARMY FLIES KANSAS
 COAL FIELDS

Pittsburg. Kas., Dec. 23-Indica- tions that many of the women sought in connection with the mine strike demonstrations last week against the working miners have left town, be- came more evident today, according to the authorities. Deputy sheriffs failed to find a single one today in visiting several points in the county to serve warrants.
 At two homes visited, the doors were found locked.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
HELD UNDER $500.

Louis Maresza ,of 33 Franklin street, who was arrested here yester- day while carrying a small quantity of liquor in his autom obile, was ar raigned in the City court today, and his case continued until tom orrow under $400 bonds. Maresza is being held for the Federal authorities. but it is improbable that he will be pros ecuted for violating the liquor laws.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
1OO,OOO,OOO Francs
 Saved By France

Paris, Dec. 23-(Associated Press.) Two hundred thousand tons of fuel, representing 1Oo,OOO,OO0 francs, was the economy achieved by the City of Paris by the putti; g into force of the Summer time daylight saving hour from March IS to Oct. 25, 1921.
 This announcement was made today oy Leopold Bel1an. City Councillor for Paris. when asking the City Council to maintain daylight saving in coming years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
FAMILY FOUND
 ASPHYXIATED

Thomas Dunn, his wife and two children were found in an unconscious condition in their home at 760 Arctic street this morning by neighbors. They were overcome by coal gas. A call was sent in to the emergency hospital and Dr. B. J. Coyle responded with arrived at the home he found the en- tire family to be suffering from coal gas poisoning. He treated them and did not find it necessary to remove them to a hospital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
BREAKS WRIST WHILE
 CRANRESG COLD CAR

The second person to apply at the emergency hospital for a fractured wrist, caused by a cold car kicking back while being cranked, was Peter Yaros, Easton- Dr. F. J. O'Brien of the staff reduced the fracture and had an x-Ray picture taken for further treatment 1t was not an uncommon thing last winter to have two people each week apply for treatment to frac tured wrists caused by a car kicking back.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
JUDGE MILLER CONFIRMS
 CITY BANK ADMINISTRATOR

Judge Paul I. Miller has confirmed the application of the heirs of the late Katherine E.Zumstag for the appoint ment of the City National Bank as administrator of the estate. Mrs Zumstag left property, consisting of real estate, in Milford and Bridgeport, and bank accounts. approximately valued at $8,0o0. Application for the appointment of the administrator was made by her husband, Charles H. Zumstag, and her sons, George H., Edward C., a@pd William A zun-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
FRANCE INSISTS
 DEMANDS VITAL

Paris, Dec. 23.-(By The A. P.)- Premier Br1and has sent Anabassa- dor Jusserand in Washington a final and definite acceptance of the cap ltal ship ratio. France, however, n1ainratns her position regarding sub marines and coast defense ships, al- though she Is willing to negotiate.
 France insis that her demands are v3taly necessary to her security, It Is indicated. but is disposed to CO., operate with the United S ates as far Is possible.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
ALL RECORDS BROKEN.

All records for outgoing first class mail at the post office were broken yesterday when the cancelling machine registered 209,020 pieces of mail as outgoing. The number of pieces can celled by hand was 10,451. At the parcel post station 1,99O sacks of par eel post mail were counted as outgo- ing and S4S as incoming
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
Front and Center
 With Snow ShOvels

Today's storm, which has cov- cred the city with a coating of ice and snow, will give father an excellent chance to exercise his shovel. It was announced at police headquarters this morning, that all sidewalks must be clear ed immediately. Failure to do this may result in the arrest of the property owner on whose side walk the snow and ice is allow ed to finger,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
Coroner Phelan To Investigate
 Stamford Death

Coroner John J. Phelan at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon will open In Stamford hearing into the acci- nent that resulted in the death of Miss Minnie Ulrich when an automobile in which she was & passenger was struck and demolished by a railroad train. The fatality occurred about 6:30 yes serday morning at a grade crossing in he Sprfngdale section of Stamford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
COPS IN PLANCToTHEs,

In order to protect Christmas shop pers from sneak thieves and pick pockets, ex;ra policemen in plain clothes have been detailed for duty on the principal business streets and in the larger stores of the city. No complains of petty thefts or shop Mfting have been received as yet.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
RaNKRUrrCY PAPERS FILED

Formal papers in the Voluntary ac- ion in bankruptcy of Lester J. My srs conducting an automobile acces- nry store at 214 John street, were fled before Referee in Bankruptcy John Keogh, this morning: The lta- HIities are given as s5 96s:11, and the enrssented to value s1.800; personal property, s2Oo and $317.25 covers iutstanding accounts.
 Of the liabilities S1,OOo are secured
 S sZ I7A 0e unsecured. The bank mut is represented by Attorney I. J. Sohn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
FRENCH PAPERS PLEASED.

Paris, Dec. 23.-General satisfac- ton over the results of the confer ence betw Premier Briand and Premier Lloyd-George was expressed by French newspapers today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-23
WEATHER:

Weather F'orecast-For New Ha- ven and vicinity: Unsettled weather probably snow or rain tonight and Saturday; slightly warmer tonight.
 For Connecticut: Unsettled weath- CT probably snow or rain tonight and saturday; Somewhat warmer fonigf1t, fresh to strong shifting winds.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-01-06
FIRST OF THE FLYING MEN

Men have always had the desire to
leave the solid earth upon which they
were placed at the first.
They soon learned how to swim and
float in water. From that they went on
to the navigation of the seas, in which
art they are still struggling after perfec
ton.
The air they wanted to master also.
Naturally, man in hurry, as he has been
at times in every age, envied the birds in
their rapid flights. Many and disastrous
no doubt were the experiments of the
earliest ages in that direction.
The neurological story of Icarus flying
with lot of birds wings waxed together
shows that before the dawn of written
history, men had dreamed of actual flight.
There was the story, which may have
had some foundation in fact, since it per-
sists in early Christian writings, of the
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-01-06
CHAUTAUOUA CIRCLE

A meeting of the Pierian Chautauqua
Circle was held in the school room Sun
day afternoon, January End, with nine
teen members in attendance. This being
the first gathering of the new year Pres
o. availed himself of the opportunity to
extend the seasons greetings, and, while
expressing approval of the progress made
in the months just past to urge that even
greater efforts should be made during the
remainder of the 192O-21 season. One of
the interesting points brought out in his
address was that the prison records show
that of the hundreds of members who have
belonged to the Circle, and have left to
take their places in the outside world, 81
per cent have made good.
AS the meeting was to be devoted en-
tirely to rehearsal of entrees for the
quarterly meeting, to be held January
30th, committee of three was elected to
pass upon and choose the most meritori-
Gus offerings and the program was given.
A superabundance of dramatic, humorous
travelog and poetical talent was displayed,
so the public is assured of an interesting
and diversified entertainment. AS soon as
the musical numbers are arranged the
program will be published in full.
The critic, Mr.. w. ]. O., being called
upon, gave a straight-from- the shoulder
report, Astounding with helpful sugges-
tons, but also for the general good of the
Circle and its members.
Adjournment followed the critics report.
F. T. p, Secy.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-01-06
DID YOU EVER TRY THIS?

l am going to tell you real secret.
When you meet some one who is afflicted
with swelled head-something is likely to
happen to you any day-just advise him
to take his swelled head to some crowded
street or public meeting, and ask himself
these questions:
"How many present know me? How
many have ever heard of me and my
work? If l should get killed right now,
how many in the crowd would miss me3
My work is so important to me that
haven't time to be neighborly. wonder
if it is of such Importance that all these
people would be thrown out of their
stride if l should drop?"
There is nothing like it. l know. I've
used it myself. 1t certainly works.
Thomas Dreier.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-01-06
SOME PECULIARITIES OF GREAT
MUSICIANS

Handel had an odd habit of tossing
sheets of manuscripts from the table as
fast as he wrote them. The slightest gain
in time was of the utmost Importance to
him. There was only one man living his
copyist, Smith, who could read his manu-
script. Handel often wept while compos-
ing. Some of his sacred writings are
blotted with tears. He was blind during
the last years of his life.
Schubert was marvelously regular in his
attention to composition. When he was
composing, his features worked, his eyes
flashed, and his limbs twitched. This un
natural excitement held complete control
of him until the fever of composition
passed away. He seldom made altera-
tons in his score.
Gluck often had his servants carry his
piano out to the lawn. His finest inspira-
tons came to him when playing in the
garden. Several bottles of champagne
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-01-06
NOTICE TO INMATES

Each inmate is accorded the privilege of
sending one paper home, or to friends free of
charge. To do this you should write your
own name and register number and the name
and address of the person you wish to send
the paper to, and hand same to your officer.
If you desire to send more than one paper.
each additional copy will be charged for at
the rate of so cents year.
The paper delivered to your cell each week
must be kept clean, and should be folded in
the same manner as you receive it, placing. it
lowing the day on which it is delivered to
your CELL
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-01-06

were placed conveniently near him. His
theory was that bright sunshine was favor
able to inspiration, and he always worked
in it when possible. Gluck was fifty
years old before he wrote an opera of any
renown.
Meyerbeer's happiest inspirations came
when the thunder roared, the winds
howled, and the rain dashed in deluging
sheets down the windowpanes of his study.
Chopin, unlike most musical geniuses,
was a late riser. He practiced so long at
the piano, with his back unsupported, that
his spine was permanently injured. He
never composed except when seated at the
piano, and he always had the lights turned
out when he was improvising. A public
audience unnerved him to such an extent
that he could not properly interpret the
music before him. Seated in the midst of
a small select circle, he easily extemporized
and improvised. He talked" to his piano
whenever he was melancholy. He thought
more of his manservant and his cat than
he did of his intimate friends Chopin
had superstitious dread of the figure
seven, and would not live in house bear
ing that number, nor start upon journey
on that date.
Beethoven used the shutters for tooth
pick. 1t was one of his peculiarities that
he never allowed his servant to enter his
study. He insisted that this room should
remain exactly as he left it, no matter how
deep the dust lay on the precious musical
manuscripts. He seldom looked in the
glass when he tied his stock. Half the
time he forgot to brush his hair. Every
morning he carefully counted out seven
teen beans from the coffee canister; these
served for his breakfast. When he COM
posed, he would pour cold water over his
hands, and often people below him would
complain of the water that soaked through
his Noor.
Haydn arrayed himself at daybreak in
full court crossword, wig, lace ruff and
silver buckles. He said that he could
never write so well as when a massive
diamond ring, which the Emperor of Aus
tria had given to him, was on his finger.
The paper on which he wrote must be of
superfne quality, and of the most ex-
quisite whiteness. Many times his innate
love for practical joking got the better of
him. One night in church he cut off the
queue of one of the other chorister's wigs.
For this offense he was expelled.
Wagner had his tomb made in the gar
den of his house, so that at any moment he
could visit it. He sometimes insisted on
having his guests inspect this sepulcher,
and at the dinner table he took singular
delight in descanting on the subject of
DEATH
List smoked large black cigars. When
giving lessons he walked up and down
the room, muttering to himself, and emit
ting volumes of smoke by way of accom-
paniment to his remarks. He smoked con-
stantly while he worked.-The Dearborn
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