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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

Q. What was tL.e name recently
given General Pel%ing by the Sioux
Indians?--D. Y. l..
a. The Sioux Indians have on
ferTed the came Of Brave Eagle"
upon General Pessh-ng. The name
was Decided upon at a council of the
Indians az Rosebud Reservation. The
giving OF an Indian name is con-
sidered by The SiJux al the highest
honor that can be conferred. The
naile Brave Eagle in the Sioux
language is -Chitika.
Q. Is there such a thing as BAN
ana oil?-R. o. +.
A The Bureau c. Chemistry says
that there is no oil manufactured
from the banana itself. There is a
preparation known as isoamyl ace
tate which IS used for gliding. etc.
1t has the odor of the banana and is
often termed banana oil.
q. Wac appoints the Chief JUS
tice of the United States and for
how long a term ?--H. V.
A. The thief Justice of the Unit
ed States Supreme Court is appoint
ed for life ("during good behavior')
by the President of the United States.
@. How long Will an average per-
son survive without food and water?
N. C. S.
A. Unless subjected to extremes
of temperature, the average he,I.hy
individual will survive a week oil
ten days OF complete a~bstenance
from food ana water.
@. Is there any sppreciable Diff
ference in TIE amount of energy OK
pended in pumping up an auto by
hand. if the weight @: the M hine
is resting On the ground or if the
wheel is lacked up:-H, L. H.
A. The American Motor Schools
say that if the wheel is off the
ground the energy expended will be
considerably less than when the tire
is resting on the ground.
Q. Why is it that THE Mystery
of Edwin brood" apparently ends
in the middle of a chapter?-A. C. L.
a. Charles Dickens was working
on The Mystery of Edwin brood
IN the evening before his sudden
stroke, June s, 1870 This accounts
for its being unfinished.
Q. How much wool does it take
to make q pair of blankets ?-A. A.
A. 1t taxes about six pounds OF
clean wool or nine pounds of UNI
washed wool as 1t comes from the
sheep to axe the average double
blanket.
Q How much did the consump-
ton of grain for iiqucr fall off after
prohibition came in IL. w. X.
A. In 1e12 there were 21.315.
699 bushels of com, 5~.341,931 BUSH
els of rye, and 2,072 bushels of bar
ley used foI alcoholic beVerag.s. In
1919. the figures were 3,S90,34I
bushels of corn. 25.304 bushels of
rye, and 1926 bushels of barley.
O.. Who originated Santa Claus?
II. J.. A.
A. The American Santa Claus
is Il corruption OF the Dutch San
Nicolas. G. H.. McHughes says that
Santa Claus, the namn derived from
Saint Nicholas through the familiar
use of children in Teutonic coun-
tries, crossed to America. The di-
rect route f1llowe1 by him is some
what open to question. On the way
he traded his gray horse for a rein
deer and made changes in his ap
p~earance."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
WARNING FOR BUDGET MAKERS

Rather discouraglng rumors are being heard regarding
the tax rate for the coming year. The increased budget for
the city will probably meeh an increase here and on top of
this it is expected that the county tax will be higher. Then TO
these must be added the state tax. If the valuations are in
creased at the same time that the rate becomes higher the
taxpayer will be given a double blow.
These things are mere speculation at the present time.
The facts are not known, but this is the time when the CITY
and county budgets are being made up and with such an out
look 1t behooves those in charge of making up the budgets to
economic in every way possible. They must pare down TO
the bone. There is a limit to what the taxpayers can stand.
1t was thought that the limit had been reached some fine
ago. 1t a mistake, however, to think that it is always pos
sible to add a few more points.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

Of human labor.
But on the other hand, / do not
believe in slack, indolent labor.
Whether a man loafs on the job
deliberately or lapses into the habit
OF indolent and uninterest d toll. the
effect upon him is as bad as it IS
upon his workmanship.
He loses out of himself the power
of achievement. He deteriorates.
physically and morally. We measure
our strength in terms of what we
resist, but the pounds we lift or the
height we climb. Nc man can bring
out the best that is in him without
working hard.
/ Eve heard of men working
themselves TO death, but I think |
have never known n of them. |
have known many men to worry
themselves to death and men who
died because they lost energy sufii-
cient to live.
/ can imagine a mans working
himself to death. / presume ii hap
pens. hut not often. Most men do
not work any more than is good for
them. Many men, whether they
work with hands or brain. could do
more and be better. not worse, for
IL
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
Chilli Almost strangIed.

Mrs. G.. Grab. BIG Washington
ave, New Orleans. La, writes: MY
child had a cough so bad she would
almost strangle coughing. FoleXis
Honey and Tar relieved her cough.
and | recommend it to any mother"
Foley's Honey and Tar gets right at
the seat of trouble. clears nose and
throat of mucus, heals raw and in
famed surfaces. loosens tfghtness of
the chest and checks Group. whoop-
ing cough. bronchial and "fiu"
coughs.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
BRONCHITIS
COMMON SENSE WAYS TO KEEP WELL

to ApriI-it is best to avoid hot
rooms where the air is impure.
A cold sponge bath daily even in
cold weather, in another excellent
way to head off bronchitis. Those
who practice this habit rarely come
Gown with the disease.
If you do permit yourself to get
the disease the quickest way to
bring about a cure is to go to bed
and stay there until all fever passes
away.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22
Questions Answers

Any reader eau set thu answsr 10
my question ~ writing rhs Perth
Amboy evening News nation
bureau. Frederic J. HaskIn- Director.
Washington. u. e. Ihis ofef sp-
Jlies strictly to Information fbe
bureau cannon give advice On legal.
mssiiclnaI and troubles 1t
does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles nor TO undertake xhsus
i've research On any subject Write
your question taInI u briefly.
Give full name and address and en-
close two cents IN stamps Tor return
postage. All replies are sent direct
TO tho inquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

Don't give up hope IL you arssuf-
fering from backache. rheumatic
pains. stiff. swollen points. always
tired feeling. pains in groin and mus
Giles OF other symptoms Of kidney
trouble. ]. 7 Osborn r, +. ID. No.
l. Lucasville. o.. writer's: Il had
tried all kinds of kidney remedies
but they did me no good. ] took
one bottle of Foley Kidney Pills and
they helped me so much | am well
now" Sold everywhere[-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

Cold storage men are claiming
their eggs will hatch. Bet the little
chicks come u wearing Overcoa.s
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

If we corraled the horsepower
wasted cussing congress it would
be worth more than Muscle Shoals.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

When a girl says What flavor
iipstick do you like?"-be careful.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

A fine way to fix an auto that
won't so is to use dynamite.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

Absence makes the face grow
longer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

"Women don't dress to pleasey
men, claims a writer. No, they partN
1y dress to please men.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

To make some people feel at hons
argue with your wife.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

Honesty it is said, lis the best
policy But railroad officials con-
tinue to prosper.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

Women never respect gray hairs
if a drug store is handy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

A pretty girl has no use foi
mistletoe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

Aviatcrs stand a nerve test be
fore trying for an altitude record
Landlords don't need one.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

A hustler has no time for bszl
luck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

Lots Of men who eat peas with
a knife are out of debt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

Edison = trying to make gold ont
of other metals. Lots OF people
make gold out Of brass.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

All the world loves a Cheerful.
liar until it finds him out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

Some fellows must stay at home
when they don't need a shave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

A fine We to fix an auto that
won't so is TO use dynamite.
To make some people feel at hons
argue with our wife.
Honesty it is said, sis the best
policy But railroad officials con-
tinue to prosper.
A pretty girl has no use fol
mistletoe.
All the world loves a Cheerful.
liar until it finds him out.
. Even the prohibitionists hate t.
see milk turn so much to water.
You have to be an old man be-
fore you believe a fellow ought to
work and save while young.
Some fellows must stay at home
when they don't need a shave.
Edison = trying to make gold out |
of other metals. Lots OF peopl
make gold out of brass.
Women never respect gray hairs
If a drug store is handy.
Aviatcrs stand a nerve test be
fore trying for an altitude record
Landlords don't need one.
A hustler has no time for bsfi
luck.
The dollars of the family r NOT
carried in the wife's name as often
as the sense.
Lots Of menwho eat peas with
a knife are out of debt.
The TOOL killer is loafing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

. Even the prohibitionists hate t.
see milk turn SO much to water.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

You have to be an old man be-
fore you believe a fellow ought &c
work and save while young.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-22

The dollars of the family are no!
carried in the wife's name as often
as the sense.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-31
383 DIvORCES
 GRANTED IN COUNTY IN 1921

With the last short calendar ses- sion of Superior court for 1921 con- ducted yesterday by Judge Christo- pher L. Avery, the total divorces for Fairfield county heard, in which de- crees were granted, is 3SS.
 The last divorce of the year was granted to Hazel E. Rose. who re- ceived a decree from Harry B. Rose New Canaan. The charge was deser- ton. She was given the custody of a son, 14 years old.
 Molly Anfant Gordon was divorced from Harry Gordon, of this city They were married in Worcester, March 10. 1917. They came to Bridgeport three months lateH~ and shortly after her husband was charged with hav- ing commenced to treat her cruelty. He served time for beating her fol- lowing one quarrel
 Julius Hamza, 1s years in this country and not fond enough of the U. s. A. to learn the English lan- guage, was granted decree from Elizabeth Hamza,- the charge being Lena J. Williams. of New Fairfield, asked decree from Henry Williams. ! cruelty being the charge. She re- ceived her decree.
 Flora Birdsel was granted a di- vorce from Benjamin Birdsell, of Da4nbury. They were married June 2S, 1905. Birdsell was accused of Gertrude s. Heissner, whose hus- band is now serving time for bigamy, received a decree. Previous to the conviction for bigamy she had started the action on which she received a decree on -tf1e grounds of adultery, one Edith Wilson being the woman named. The Heissners were married Nov. 27, 1919, and the Salvation | Army was instrunent in aiding the girl since her marital troubles com- rlenced, and until she received her , decree yesterday.
 Katherine Muller Sake of River
 side, mother of six children, was di- vorced from John Sake on the grounds of desertion. They were married March p. 1902. Her hus- '5and disappeared in May, 1912. She ! 6I-en
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-31
FRENCH PRESS IGNORES ARMS
 CONFERENCE

Paris, Dec. 21.-OBy The A. P.)- The French press has taken little ed itorial notice of the proceedings at the Washing!o lon conference, its com ment consisting of brief references to the general situation, and being usually critical of England's position. There has been no detailed comment since early this monAh. and the news Of the conferences itself has been held to brief agency dispatches.
 The following from the Figaro is an example of the editorial op rR:
 England considers her friendship cannot be too dear, and 4he French certainly place a high value on the British alliance on the condition they are not treated as brilliant seconds.
 English jmperialisrn-so call it by its real name--is unsatisfied at ob- taining enlargement by the so-called disarmament conference of it's right Q keep the most powerful feet in the world; it demands the naval dis trmanent of France as if France had neither coasts nor colonies. It will ask tomorrow. if we do not react, tha.t we renounce the war reparations and the occupation of the left bank of the Rhine.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-31
800 LIQUOR PERMITS VOID
 AT MIDNIGHT

More than 800 liquor permits of various kinds will expire in Connecti- cut at midnight tonight. Of these only the permits of the five wholesale druggists in the state and the basic permits required by licensed pharm- acists and physicians and dentists will be rem owed according to Prohibition Director Harry E. Mackenzie. All permits to manufacturers barbers' supply houses and bottling works will be eliminated.
 This drastic policy is in accord has reduced Connecttcuts withdraw als of Equor from bonded warehouses to an average of five barrels a day for the whole state and which has been responsible for the closing of more than 500 saloons in less than three months Since Chief Jonathan E. Enc of the prohibition enforce naent squad took office on Oct. IT,, his men have conducted close to 700 raids The state IS now said to be more nearly bone dry than at any time since national prohibition be- came effective.
 A close watch will be kept tonight on hotels, cabaret and other places where the New Year will be ushered in with celebrations.
 It is estimated that about IT,, ,OOo gallons of wine are withdrawn an nually from bonded warehouses by Connecticut churches for sacramental purposes Most of this is used by the Episcopal and Cath oltc churches and in the Jewish services.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-31
DINNER DANCE kT bRO0KLAWN
 THIS EVENING

A dinner dance which promises to be one of the gayest of the season will take place this evening at the Brooklawn Country club. The rooms have been tasteful1y decorated by the members of the Women's committee and a well-known orchestra will play for dancing.
 J. C. Hawley will entertain AT guests at dinner while MT. and Mrs. Roy Clark will have 20 guests. Others who have made reservations are H. I. Siegrist, George I. Stanford, C. E. Weeks, J. H. stagg, B. G. Falvey, Norman Leeds, Jr., Miss Elsie Wheel CT, MT. and Mrs. T. D: skinner, Mir: and Mrs. J: R. Woodhuli, MT. and Mrs. w. L. Severn, MT. and Mrs. Fred SiIliman, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Tough ton E. B. Caldwell. Frederick Stead, MT. and Mrs. C.. H. Crawford, MT and Mrs. Harvey Hubbell, MT. and Mrs. E. W. Bassick. Mrs. Nathaniel Bishop, Edward Berg, Mrs. A. w. Paige, MT. and Mrs. George Edwards. MT. and Mrs. H. c. Stoddard, Mrs. F. Bank, Mrs. Mary K. Tones, MT. and Mrs. F. B. Hawley and Miss Virginia Ives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-31
Davis FavOrs Selection Of Immigrants at Port
 Of EnbarkatiOn

Washington, Dec. 31-secretary of Labor Davis favors an act of Con sress whereby the status of the inn migrant to the United States. can be determined before he sails for this country.
 The tragedies of families separat- ed and hopes of a new found freedo om disappointed are daily cast up as f1ot- sam and jetsam in the weItering tide of humanity that flows through the immigration station.
 For the sake Of humanity the standing of the immigrant ought to be determined before he leaves his own country" said Secretary Davis 'I sincerely hope that some system for selection on the other side may be worked out and a law for putting it in effect placed upon the statute books at an early date.''
 The work of the immigration off, ctals has been complicated by the new immigration law which provides that not more than a certain quota of immigrants fro many one country shall be admitted within the year. Some thirteen countries, or groups of countries already have their quotas for the year exhausted-but still bar red for the year exhausted-but still barred immigrants continue to come.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-31
MONTHLY REPORT SHOWS INCREASE
 IN LIVING COST

Hartford, Conn.,. Dec. S1.-Accord- ing 10 the monthly reports of the Manufacturers Association of Con nee icut, the retail cost of food in Connecticut cities. including Bridge port, Hartford, Meriden, New Haven. Stamford, Torrington and Waterbury, increased an average of II during the monlh of November. There was great inequality in the price fiuctua- tions in the different cities, one show ing an increase of more than 5 per cent. in the oos-. of food during the month, while four cities reported de- creased food prices. The average deoreasc in the retail cost of food in these cities since April, 1920, is 26.3 per cent.
 The cost of living in the entire United States, covering all items in the family budget during November decreased only 9 per cent. according to reports of the National Industrial Conference Board, the cost of living on December first was 20.4 per cent. less than in July, 1920, when the peak in the rise in the cos4 of living was reached, and 62.7 per cent. higher than in July, 1914.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-31
}, j,BARL.YC0RN STAGCERS FR0M
 1921'S BLOWS

Washington, Dec. 31-The ghost of John Barleycorn enters the New Y ear wavering under a series of staggering blows struck by prohibition agents during 1921, according to internal revenue reports made available to- day.
 The government forces confscated 6,O00,0o0 gallons of alcoholic bever- ages during 1921, the reports showed. while 40 GOO persons were arrested d for alleged violations. The confisca- tions it was pointed out, were thirty times as large as in the preceding year.
 The dry agents swept into their net. property and liquors valued at $12,- 00O,000 in the last 12 months. This was a valuation almost six times as large as the confiscations of 1920. The annual figures, on the whole showed @ marked increase in activity among prohibition field agents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-31
By HERBERT HOOVER,

The year 1921 has been marked by real progress toward real peace. No wear in Iae worlds history has brought forth the same degree of in ternattona1 understanding in the di- section of peace among nations. plishes what this Government hopes for. will be the greatest single force to bring peoples of the earth to a realization of the fact that peace is the best policy.
 In an economic sense reduced ar Inament will have vital effect in re- storing foreign currencies- to an eQut- Ibriunf and of stimulating freer tn- tercourse among nations
 America is keenly concerned in better relationships in international trade It 1s more directly concerned now in the problem of making it pos sibie for men and women to follow lives of usefulness, of having ;G1eir earnings count in a productice way, ard to avoid the interna. ional dis grace of guaranteeing the people, S money ir war and war plans.
 Economic progress is assured if we dent to war and divert that financial strength to the productive channels of peace.
 After all, the answer to our inter national problem is this: Make peo- pie. by less burdensome tax costs. feel that there is an object in accu- initiating their savings for invest nnent, and not for the purpose of having those savings confisca, ed for war planning.
 By w <. MELLON,
 Secretary of the Treasury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-31
\. W. c. A. PRAYER SERVICE.

An impressive prayer service will +;1 H,otcaI- a. +I. f1o!I @ = - u II II z the Y. W. c. A. on Golden Hill street. Beginning Right will be preached by Dr. William Horace Day Of the United Congregational church. 1ne InuSicaI program VIII De under the direction of Mrs. Elmer Beardsley, organist at the church and will be presented by the United church choir.
 Miss Lena Sheldon, from Lynch burg, Va, Miss Mildred Wood from Patterson, N. J., and Miss Catherine Freeman of Waterbury, all former local secretaries will be the guests of honor on the occasion and will be very pleased to meet all their old friends.
 The girls rom the State street W. will act as hostesses at the meet ing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-31
CLUB
 ENTERTAIN AT
 COUNTRY CLUB

The members Of the Service Club entertained their friends at a charm ing dance given last evening in the Brooklawn Country Club. Christmas coIors were used in the decorations and Bolton & Ciriana's orchestra. played for dancing. The proceeds of the affair will be used in the philan- trophic work which the Service Club is doing among the poor families Of the city.
 Among the members of the club present last night were: Miss Doris Wheeler president; Miss Margaret Neithercut, Miss Anne Swinnerton. Miss Eleanor Webster. Miss Betty Leeds, Miss Ethel Skinner. Miss Harriet Windsor, Mrs. Bradford G. Warner, Mrs. Robert Weed. Miss Lorraine Armstrong, Miss Catherine Miller and Miss Virginia Ives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-31
ROTARY MEETING POSTPONED

On account of the Atwa4er tnaugur- al ball, the Rotary club will postpone it's regular business meeting from next Tuesday evening until Tuesday. Jan 10, The monday meeting on this day will be omitted. The program for the business meeting is not yet completed but it will include the in- ftfstion of new members.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-31

Ing p1cGuIe 1lldCulIle anu pOOlH
 At the election of officers of the Rcd Men Thursday night Chester Garrison was elected sachem to succeed Vii elected senior sagamore and Leonard Curran, junior sagamore. William O'Dwyer, past sachem, was elected prophet. There was no opposition to
 Fairfield music lovers are to be treated to rare musical concert on Jan 4th, when the Russian choir church of Bridgeport, come to the First Church of Christ. The choir singers will sing old Russian Christ mas hymns and carols. The choir con- sists of 45 mixed voices.
 Tuesday. Jan. 8, Eliot Wakeman, a private in the Marine Corps and son of Judge Bacon Wakeman, will re- turn to Quantico, Va.
 All the offices in the Town Hall will be closed Monday in observance of New Years. The Fairfield Memorial library will also be closed as well as the Fairfield Trust company. The post office will observe regular holi- day hours.
 Monday the third basketball game between the American Legion and the Wakeman Memorial team will be played in the Legion hall.
 John Stole. the popular center groceryu1an, has sold his business to Samuel Denistein, who formerly con- ducted a store in the Mill River sec ton.
 Announcement was made today of the birth of 8 son, Walter Elliot, to MT. and Mrs. Walter Winter, of 1S5 1 rookview avenue. For the first time in several days records have been filed with the town clerk.
 ! Warranty Deeds. John Musante to Fred H. Lyford, 1 Pine Creek property. Bridgeport Land & Title Company to Terez Gyuricsko, Lenox Park property.
 Henry B. Saltman to Herman Salt man, 52 feet, Poplar Terrace. Edward D. Hayes to Herman Aprons, 50 feet, StratfieEd Road. Stratfeld Home Lands Company to | John T. Olson, 50 feet, Greenfield l Place.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-31
BUY BRITISH PRODUCTS.

Athens, Dec 31-The Greek min istry of finance announces that the British government has authorized q the completion Of a loan to Greece of l5,00o,00o ounds sterAng on onditton that the greatest part of the amount possible be used in the purchase of English products