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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24

Encouraging reports from two of Gridgeport's largest Inanufa acturing organizations will prove about the best Christmas cheer in circulation today, little of which may crowd itself into every stocking hung up in Bridgeport and it's environs tonight. The reports, decidedly encouraging are from the plants of the Bridgeport Brass company, East Main street and Grand avenue; and the Bullard Ma chine factory, located just over the city line in Fairfield. Reports of increasing activity at the plant of the Singer Manufacturing company Rarnurn avenue were denied it be- ing stated, however, that the, Singer plant expected for the immediate fu- ture to continue on it's present sched- ule.
 At the Brass company all depart ments will continue at least as busy as they have been in the past, for the early months of 1922, and present order7, largely of tubes .insures a de- cidedly busy period in at least two de- partments. The reports from the Brass shop show a steady increase. although mot enough to cause the executives to turn handspr:ngs," as the expression was given out today. However, the trend is in the right direction, and for the better, and 1t was stated that there were good grounds for the belief that after the first of the year the "come back would be more rapid and visible. Officials of the Ru11ard Machine company were also able to report a turn for the better, which will mean a gradual Improvement in conditions affecting many 3, Bridgeport home The improvement at this plant has been noted for two montss. and is steady enough to give real encour- cement. That something En the way Of a departure was possible. and proba b1e. was admitted, although ii was stated that at this time 8 pre- mature announcement might have a dana eing effect.
 While officials at both the above mentioned plants did not wish to al | low the enthusiasm of their en- plcyes popular rumors, and steadily i increasing orders to be exaggerated | to too many of the unemployed, it i: yevident from expressions gathered 1 by the Times that a real passing o' the oriets can he noted: This all vii l help make a Merry Christmas. 1 Another ray of sunshine is in tht form of the fact that he American Fabric company, Connecticut avenue
 has been gradually getting busie'
 each week, until now every depart
 m enz is working full eight hours 1 some departments are working II
 two shifts of that length, while par
 of 4he big plant is on a basis of thre' eight hour shifts, employing nearl,
 as many persons as aver worked a
 this plant at any one time.
 There is no sign of slowing III
 ahead at this plant. win an added
 feeling that if certain proposed leg
 islaNon should become a reality tn
 place would instantly become evel
 more rushed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
PRESID ENT'S CHRIS TMAS
 MESSAGE

President Harding believes 1921 has seen great strikes dn the direction of world peace. and that 1922 will see even greater,
 'I believe so with all my heart" said the President. 1 do not say that with the thought of arrogating to the United States of America. any greater part of the contributions than that which has been made by other nations of like importance and like civtiiZ ton.
 But 1t seems to me that in 1921 as we have come to know moro fully the aftermath of war, az we have come to appraise the unspeakable cost of it all, there is new conviction in the hearts of men that that sort of appeal the appeal to arms-to settle international questions Is 8 futile thing, and we are unworthy Of our position and unworthy of the blessings which fall to righte ous civilization if we do not find some means for a righteous ad- iIIstnent without appeal to slaughter and waste and all the distresses that attend"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
Greatest Mother' Plays Santa To
 U. $. Doughboys

Americas Red Cress'' will play Santa Claus to the youths fin 1s5 hos pitais scattered across the country from coast to coast today. She will carry in her Christmas bag a series of entertainments, gifts packages, will erect Christmas trees. Santa Clss us soldiers stricken on the field of duty.
 Across the seas among the Rhine the army of occupation will not he forgotten. The Red Cross in Paris has arranged for "big Christmas do- ings" among the Yankees whe are still lover there.''
 Rut to the soldier the dinner with turkey, pumpkin pie and special boxes of candy, fruit and cigarettes probably will make the biggest hit Local organizations wherever possible. will erect Christmas tres. Santa Claus in the flesh will be played by a doc tor, Red Cross worker or perhaps even a patient. None of the 13,000 Tanks in the 67 public service hospitals, the s.0G6 in army and navy institutions and the 10000 in contract hospitals will be forgotten. For each ten, there will be gifts from home." The Red Cross is helping to see that these pack ages are delivered on time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
GERMAN XMAS SHR0uDED IN
 DEEP SORROW

Beriin, Dec. 24.-Ali Germany is facing "Blaok Christmas and the depression among the people is very deep. Net since the war days has the Christmas season been shrouded in such gloom.
 Germany is virtually bankrupt, and cannot meet her indemnity payments. She has lest the rich mining and in dustriat zone of Uper EileSia Her only other economic reservoir in The Iauhr is threatened by France in re- aEisaI fer non-payrpent of indemnity. Hopes of foreign loans or eredi's have been shattered. They are convinced that they may net expect an indemnity moratorium soon:
 It begins to appear certain that the allies will put Germany into re- ceivership and appoint a joint oaIn- mission to control ali German fnan- aes.
 EsoGa is EsaeEe plentiful. but not yet hack ta pre-war nor InaI; Money has appreciated; There is scarcity of fuel, and a housing shortage.
 Thereis ali atmosphere of nervous expectancy. although an uprising by Communists appears less likely now than earlier in the year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
SENATE WILL
 RATIFY PACT
 SAYS M'LEkN

Washington, Dec. 24. With or without reservations, the four power Pacific treaty is certain Of ratification by a substantial two-thirds of the Senate, 1t was stated today by senators associated with the administration.
 They were not pertlIrbed by the de- lnand for reservations by senators other than the irreccncilisbles, they added, and if majority of the senate sary to dispel all doubt as to the meaning and rlipt,se of the treaty thev 6il net think Lh~ro would be any serious ut,-Ccti"n to them
 Senator Mclean, of Connecticut. chairman of the senate banking and currency committee, said that he did not think the question of reservations "mattered at all" when ccnstdered in it's relation to the "besic purpose of the treaty-tl.a preservation of peace"
 "f was for ratification of the league of m ttol:s covenant with the lodge res crvatiuns." Senator Mclean pointed besides rnrFelf voted for them, in- c1udins the president himself.
 "I know of no necessity foI reserva- ticns c,Ecr than Lne two already agreed to by the four power being at tach"d to the present treaty, but ii others arc desirable I shall have nc ob'ecttcn t., them e- Ions; Es they arg = tnt>nded =, destrC y tho treaty,
 "At -cad th" treaty Il does not stais us to employing force in any way In fact, 1T seems [, avoid that very thing F. rr. NiCing for an ami. cable discussion and adjustment oi disputs: which nay arIsa in the Pa. 0{h
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
Loses Suit
 To Recover
 OverpaidB Bill

Two Supreme court decisions made public yesterday in New Haven are especially interesting in this city. One involves the Union Metallic Cartridge company, losing on @ recently heard appeal in which $3.663.15 was claimed 10 have been paid by mistake and under oompulsion" to the Feeney Tool company.
 Judge John P. Kellogg heard the case in Superior court, and mo error" fs found from his ruling. The two companies had 6 working agreement during the war. s41.s15.s2 being the amount owed to the Feeney Tool com pany, at least this amount was the total paid, the D. M. c. company later claiming that the smaller item was an overpayment. The opinion was writ fen by Chief Justice Wheeler. Cum n,ings & Lockwood represented the piaintiff, and Cuiltnan 6 Heating the defendant.
 Justice Gaser rules that an automobile driver who is licensed in another state, driving a machine registered In Connecticut, may recover damages due to the negligence of another party oroyidin9 the driver has compiled with all the regulations of his own state The decision was on an appeal by flames Corbett. proprietor of the New town Inn, from a judgment obtained asainst him by Michael Slonski and (ieorre Shea,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
British Troops Ouell Riot
 In Cairo

Cairo, Dec. 24-(By A. PA mob IS attacking the government office in IlZeh, a suburb of Cairo. British troops are being rushed to the scene. Cairo itself Is quiet
 An Associated Press dispatch from Malta yesterday said two British war shlps there had received orders to proceed 1nm mediately to Egypt This followed receipt of Cairo dispatches reporting disturbances in connection with the forcible removal to Suez of Sa1d Hagtoul Past1a a nationalist lead CT by the British authorities after his refusal to obey orders that he and his followers cease their activity and leave Cairo. Two dem onstrators were Killed during the disturbances which the authorities declared were relative ly unimportant
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
TINT OF DAWN IN DARK IVDu ST RIAL SKY
Legion Leader
 Sends Greetings
 To The Disabled

Chicago, Dec. 24-The following Christmas mes sage to "the disabled ex- service men of America" was issued today by Ma tional Commander Ha1lford Macnider in the name of the American Legion:
 'To you men who are fighting the brave fight against the effects of your service of your country, the American Legion of your com e s sends Christmas greetings with every sincere wish for your speedy recovery and future happiness. Every American shall be indebt- ed to you as long as the nation endures and your cause shall always be first on the program of the American Legion. We in tend to see that you get a square deal from the coun- try you fought for. We would expect you to fight our battles were our posi- tions reversed. We as sume that responsibility as a privilege and an honor. Today we are asking the United States veterans bu- reau to adopt a plan, which if accepted, will finally end your worries over conpen- .sation claims. The Amer ican Legion reports for a new years duty. Give us your commands"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
GOLDY FINED S15;
 CASE NOT ENDED

Hareld Colby, of 2se Union avenue, whose automobile selling activities have been the subject of closest police scrutiny. was fined s15 in the City notify the motor vehicle department of the sale of a machine The auto mobile man pleaded guilty to one count. another was nolled and three the filing of a demurrer This is the first case of its kind ever brought in q court in this vicinity,
 The irnposttf or Of a fine and the technical closing of the case in court has not brought the matter to ce1n- p1etton according to the police It is alleged that the engine numbers on a number of oars sold by Colby were altered, and officials who are investi- satin Gthe affair are detern1in S1 to get at the bottom of this mySt erious angle of the matter. Four experts will be brought here from the Ford automo- bile plant to assist the local authorf- ties.
 According to Attorney Henry Green stein, who represented Colby in court today. the automobile dealers case police since last summer. All of Golby's business transactions were made known to the police in signed statement at that tinne, and the man was able to show bills Of sale foy all automobiles purchased by htIi., Greenstein said that his client could sell cars cheaper than the regular Ford agent could buy them, but could give no explanation of the fact.
 Attorney Greenstein also set forth the argument that Colby was not eIn- p.s yed in the automobile business un- til September 16, 1921, and therefor was not legaIly obliged to notify the Mt,tcr Vehicle department of the sale of cars prior to that date. The offense to which Colby pleaded guilty, is said to have occurred on October 22, 1921, when he sold an automobile and failed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
Coroner Mix Will File Report On
 Theatre res

New Haven. Conn. Dec. 24-Cor- covering nearly three weeks into the RfaIto theatre fire of Sunday evening, November 27. in which fire nine per- sons lost their lives and more than cd, will file his report with the clerk Of the Superior court here some time today. No information has been given aS yet as to his conclusions
 The minutes of the inquest, it has been stated, made about 8 quarter Of a million words and the digest of the evidence to accompany the 1ning will be several thousan words
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
Police Raid Arsenal In
 Glasgow
Located In Parochial School, Alleged to be Sim Fein Garrison Explosives Found By Raiders,

alaseew, Scotland. Deo s4:- Enough explosGves to bt5w up the city was discovered when a heavy force of policemen, all heavily armed, raitted a secret Sim Fein arsenal early to-day.
 The arsenal was located in a par eohial hall fin Fullerton, a subuGh. The policemen surrounded the build ing and then forced an entrance. Thirteen men were taken by sur prise. They started to put up fight bui surrendered when the police drew revolvers and threatened to open fire.
 In addition to a tremendous auan- s;ty of geIeintte and dynamite the police found many rifles. revoiyers. bayoDets and bombs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
First Testimony In
 Church Divorce Case

Both Alfred W. Church and his wife. Elsie J. Church. whom he is trying to iiveree, were in Superior court yes terday afternoon when the matter of allowance for Mrs. Church to defend the divorce action was argued before Judge Frank D. Haines, in Superior court.
 States Attorney Homer $: Gum sociated in the case with New York attorneys. stated that S1,a00 had al .eady been paid by Mrs. Church, and that S5.00O was a nominal allowance sor defense. other items of living, and the habit of the Church household con sidered.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
Remove Ton of
 Lead From S-48

Tine a-45 which bas been tied un at the Lake eoznpany's submarine base at the fact of Unian street since it Yas raised from the bottom of the Sound f,a gas towed we 1a as the g1 yard of tt6s further Esaairs: Workmen were busy all day Eastsrday cleaning out the mud ia fha stern and forward cem- partFasRts ef ths uaderssa boat. Fhs work was long and tedious, the men being obliged to bring un the mud from the tRteEier of the ship in sn all paiis: More than wo ton of lead wal ramered from tha ship yestsEdaF Worknsa on the aacIz said that it viii be a 1eRF time before ths S-4S is lowed t6 New London fer the general averhaufinE,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24

Contrary to expectations of many, hut as stated in the Times yesterday. Church took the stand for examination by his attorney, David S. Day, for gross examination by Cummings. Church told of the shrinIzage of his wealth during the past year; due to depression, high living expenses, and some stock transactions that turned out unfavorable. He also told of ex- penses incurred in fighting civil suit in Buffalo. the Judgment in which, however, was admitted to have been in Ehurch's favor.
 Church admitted that in the years immsdia, ely previous to the separa-
 (Coptinued on Rage Tea,3
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
SLIPPERY SIDEWALKS.

The slippery sidewalks and roads caused TWO boys to fracture their arms so badly that they were obliged to apply at the emergency hospital for treatment, Sam Waldnan, Is, 10e James street, suffered a fracture of the right forearm and Mike So- phoso. II, 7s Marian street, suffered @ possible fracture of the elbow, Dr, B. J, Coyle of the stan reduced both fractures and ordered K=ray pictures of the arms of both boys taken 10 as- certain khs exact amount of damage done by the falls.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
No Times Monday

Hfe FiHles win not be published Monday. In keeping with the spirit of the season. the regular edition will be suspended for the holiday News and advertising matter for Tuesdays edition must reach The Times office early Tuesday morning. To everyone, the wish of the Enaes is a very Merry Christmas.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
Santa Claus Makes
 Many Horses Happy

Boston, Dec. s4@There Is Santa Claus for horses and he made Post office Square his headquarters here for the day.
 Alter ms anhual sustesa m ne was on a his equine friends with auaRtftfes of good acts. apples and carrots. Each animal was entitled to four quarts of the grain with the garntshes. and a few humps of sugar thrown in at the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
FIFTH DOG BITE.

Fhe fifth dog bite to be reported to the emergency hospital within two weeks was reported this morning when Eugene Costi, fl. of ao7 Park stSeet applied for treatment to a & dog. Eugene saGd that the dog jumped up and grabbed his arm, sinking his teeth deeply into the arm. Dr. Alfred Kornblut cauterized the wound
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
IACERATEs HAND.

While skating last night Richard May, II, 73 Newf1eld avenue fell on broken glass, severely lacerating his hand. The emergency ambulance with Dr. J. F Walsh responded and took several stitches In his hand in order to close the wound.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
Two Local Shops
 Bring Xmas Cheer

Bridgeport Brass and Bullard Machine Factories Report Increase of Business for 1922 which, is the Best Christmas Message Bridgeporters May Hear. Other Announcements are Expected.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
RIoTqNG CONTINUES.

BFIFAST RIOTTNG CONTINUES.
 Belfast, Dec. 24-A Republican named Armstrong was waylaid by four men as he was entering his home early today and shot to death.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-24
WEATHER:

For New Haven and vicinity E followed by clearing late tontg3 :M Sunday morning: much colder. "
 For Connecticut; Rain or snow Ss night and probably Sunday u
 colder; fresh to strong shifting wtit2 becoming north and north west.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
DR.. GLASS WILL SPEAK
At SUNDAY SCHOOL MEET
fhor,aS &. DiggS, state Secretary,
Will Also BE Among Numbcr
to Deliver Addresses.

Or. Gilber, Glass. Of the Freshly
t"rian Committee on Publication. will
he among the speakers 10 address
f"l,on sunday school workers. who
Will meet this afternoon at the
Denny street Church at 4 80
o'clock and viii hold j"int: coun-
ell for the discussion - Tho various
problems which arise N the work
Thomas 6 pigrs. state sc"rrtury of
the" Virginia sunday school As
Sociation. VIII he another STsakcr
addressing teachers aud groups
Dinner will hc served at ESQ
o'cl"ck by women of tn" church. 4
mass, meeting Will be ir,id fellow
ing the dinner. at which time Il re-
port OF the findings of the leaders Of
the group talk-aronnds will be
given.
An exhibit of the Fulton schools
Will be made 10y means OF caitrt
showing the progress of schools and
the standing @; each in number OF
star service. 'rh" meetings. which
are under tho auspices Of tho Rioh-
m"nd sunday school Association. :jre
open TO III" public.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
ELkS ELECT CRAFTS
AS RULER OF LODGE
Interest i Conferred on Selection of
Member to BE Esteemed
l.ccturinm knight.

Of Richmond Lodge no -. i;cncvo-
lent and Protective order uf f.!ks.
last night ~ j Crafts was chosen
'Naltcd ruler. 10 occupy til" place
vacated by nr. J. !. Nulchcr. who Was
III" attendance was very large as
interest ccnterci in the selection If
esteemed lecturiHg knight. Thomas
T. Garrett was elected trusJ for Il
thrs"-Lcar term. other offers elected
We're; Hohrt i. lass. esteemed leading
Knight: Henry l.. Ehcl. esteemed loyal
hn!$h'; Benjamin EcHu.s. IL. es-
i.cued icctu-ing Knight, Joseph
kas*, treasurer; W Il liarrtnCd.
secretary: Cornelius ltcardou Tier
The secretary reported that the
Year just closing has been on. Of
the most prosperous. under tn. lead
"rShip OF pr. ilulchcr, the retiring
exalted ruler
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
DISCUSS INSURANCE
rs BASIS FOR CREDIT
Sales Congress, beginning Here
"Wednesday NJ Jefferson, to Have
Prominent Sneakers

Insurance rs "a basis Of national
credit ana AN important factor in III
solution OF social problems will be
among the phases OF Insurance sub
iectcd TO Specialized discussion AZ
fthe sales congress Ia be held next
Wcanes lay in Tho auditorium OF the
jefferson Hotel
q by the acceptance OF bonds. iusur-
fance cnrtpuui"s aye responsible for
FINANCING q large percentage Of the
skyscfarorn that az" bnitt. trans
Epnriation lines csi4gl!shed aud mum
.icomEnuuity In ihr-cl-rn:ry The sales
.scongrtss through tho education of all
8agcnts IN virginia is intended 10 re-
4sult In better service 10 policy holders
and as a hiG majority az the pupu-
s1ation IS insured. tn" influence OF the
convcnt0n VIII be far-reaching and
i9bcncncial
q Practically all companies in Vir-
gginia viii sal n their Held manas-
ers a.d agents for tho sales con
NEraSs wlHch VIII be followed TurS-
adaH bY q series Of COMPANY meetings.
-Morc 'han 1000 insurance men ar"
Eexpccied nero from every section Of
VIII Do s"nt from several cities.
orvIle Thorn 90 Dallas, Texas.
pres idcut OF the National Associa-
ition OF Life tnd"rwriters: Charles
AW. .Sccyei. OF pittsburgh. former
Sfrazer Hood. Of davidson COLLEGE,
~. G. Oliver NJ Thurman. of Newark.
N, j. and barney Pearson OF Louis
sy!lle. Ky, will hc among the speakers
Son the program arranged for Tho
Econ eress. when w.l ho The most i'm
kpOrtant gathering az Insurance men
fever held in Virginia Each Of the
sSpcnkcrs IS an expert in particular
5nnd the expression IT their opinions
$on the improvement, Of Insurance
SGervicc to the public N.!l br watched
with Interest throughout The country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-03
.REvlEW OF SCOUTS TO
BE HELD FRIDAY NIGHT
saevcrnI Mnnru,crs VIII hr Demon
Sc htratcd by Lnds 10 Inspecting
So officer at trny>' trmUr,

81 NAL ARRANGEMENTS hhN" been
snadr FOR tho annual Boy scout To-
ssyiew ana inspcctior which viii be
rifeld in the Grays' ArrIury Friday
EDigh; Tn" Scout troops VIII FORM
I'm front of The arrory ~ 7:fj J. NJ
j they VIII so through several man.
&.eurers. demonstrating how to make
Sefre without matches ana many other
auseful things the boys hay" learned
sSSf5zlThc Scpti Commissioners inspaC-
Zion Will also be held Al ;hat time.
s.slwarding the Howell Brothers
Trophy" to the winner.
~ II has been announce! that veteran
Gand eagle badges w:!l he given III.
& Scouts and officials. which follow.
II y. Bass Childrcy scott Eandolph
Hog. j. Binford WalfoTd. stiles II
sEI1yson Frank W. Duke. Leon Wal
8 Ierstcih. Arthur Levy stuart Rag
Hand, r. u. Thomson. k.nne'h Gocdc,
ssPoster Valentine. Howard sutton.
s Fsugcne Turner. Bruce McLOlldrd.
SBonney Burton, and william Wood