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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
EXALTED RULER |. I. GALLAGHER IS
 HONORED BY ELkS

In appreciation of his services to the organization, Bridgeport Lodge No 36, B. P. O. Elks last evening presented Exalted Ruler L. T. Gal lagher with a handsome mahogany phonograph of special design. MT. Gallagaher was deeply affected and said that words were inadequate to express his thanks. The occasions was the annual visit of the District Deputy G. E. R. This year that office is filled by Major w. J. Shanahan, a world war veteran and one of the leading E1ks of Connecticut
 It was one of the largest gatherings of Elks in years and following the initiation of many new members there was a social session with appropriate exercises. Visiting Elks were present from a number of lodges in this state, including Past Exalted Ruler James T. Smith of Ansonia, who has been recently designated by the Grand Exalted Ruler the New Eng land member of the Membership Committee of the order
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
Light Demand For
 Coal Is Due To
 The Mild Weather

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 16.-Nearly 5O,00O workers in the northern an- thracite region will be made idle wi hin few days unless there is an Improvements in the demand for hard coal.
 Approximately 15,00O are already out of work for this season and com panios employing more than 25,0O0 men and boys have announced they also will suspend operations unless an unexpected demand for coal appears promptly A number of mines are of the Lehigh Valley Coay company are closed because of a. strike, about 5000 men being affected.
 The unusually light demand for coal is said to be due chiefly to mild weather.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
Loyal ROOters
 Will Be Out In Round Numbers

The Park City Factory Basketball league will play its second series of games on Monday evening, December 18th. Considerable interest was man. tfested at Se games last Monday and 1t is expected that many local rooters will attend the games. The dope was so upset at 6le games last Monday when the General Electric team de- feated the American Chain that the followers of he teams are at a loss to make a pick. The following sched- ule will be carried out:
 Dec. 19-General Electric vs. Acme Shear Co.,; Housatonic Plant vs. Amer ican Chain.
 Dec. 26-Housatonic Plant vs. Gen. eral Electric; American Chain vs. Acme Shear Go.
 Jan. 2-Housatonic Plant vs. Acme Shear; General Electric vs. American Chain.
 Jan. 9-Housatonic Plant vs. Amer ican Chain; Acme Shear vs. General Electric.
 Jan. 16-Acme Shear vs. American Chain; General Electnc vs. Housa- tonic PlaHr-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
Germany Realizes She Is Dankrup
 Mark Falls Lower

Berlin, Dec. 16-The German crash : has come Germany today virtually confesses national bankruptcy. The German note to the Inter-Allied Re paratlons Commission announcing that the government cannot pay the en- demn1ty installment due in January ana February was thee hief topic Of conversation in official circles and the press.
 ''The note was the cu1mination of a crisis that was long foreseen,' said the Centrist newspaper Germanfa, or gan of Chancellor Wirth. '"The chancellor honestly tried to fulfill his promises and the countrys pledges
 The German separations problem has become a world pproblem,' said the Vossische Zeitung.
 Despite the French threats of mill tary pressure against Germany the Keynote of the German press is that the. allied statesmen are coming to realize that version of the Versailles treaty Is necessary. Newspapers say allied bankers realize Germany is naa fit to receive credits as long as she remains under the obligations of the treaty and the London indemnity ulti-
 The Berliner Tageblatt expresses the hope that @ world conference will be called to consider the financial and economic situation, especially in Gen. tral Europe.
 Now that the Irish problem seems out of the way, England is in a posi- ton to turn to world economic prob- lems," said the BerlineI Tageblatt Therefore we may hope that an tn- ternationa1 meeting will be held to solve these questions"
 The Deutcche A1lgemaine Zeitung owned by Hugo Shines, declared the German note means Bankruptcy of the policy of fuh1llment," the news papper added:
 Collapse of this policy had long been predicted by conservative econ omitsts. The financial problem must be freed from policies"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
HONOLULU MAYOR HAS
 BIGGEST iMUNIOIPALTTY

Honolulu, T. H.. Dec. 16-Mayor John H. Wilson. of Honolulu, has the distinction of being chief execu- tive of the most extensive municipality in the United States, or, as far as is known, in any other country.
 Mir Wilson's full official title is: Mayor of the city and county of Honolulu (embracing the entire Island of Oahu, on which Honolulu is situated), Palmyra Islands. Bird Island and Midway Island. Mayor Wilson's authority therefoe exrtends approximately 1000 to the southward to Palmyra and about 1,500 miles to the northwest to Midway. The Pal nyra Islands are not regularly in habited, but Midway, an important cable station, has a population of about 15 cable operators.
 Mayor Wilson is of part Hawaiian blood and is a graduate of Leland Stanford University.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
HERMIT DEFIES SHERIFF
 AND CITIZENS

(By International News Servfce.) Monticello. H., Dec. 16.-Despite efforts of the sheriff and citizens in the vicinity of Mahomet, near here, Harry Davis, 35, a hermit living in a dugout of his own making on land belonging to Edward Swiggort, of this ci ". continues living close to nature. Davis is suspected of committing many petty thieveries reported by storekeepers and others near Ma11jo- met.
 Sheriff Gale, with a party of dep uties, wens to the dugout and ordered Davis to surrender The young her init stuck rifle through a corner of his dugout and threatened to sho.of the firsht man who fried to take him alive Deciding that discretion was the better part of valor. the sheriff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
POLICE FIND SECRET
 LIQUOR CACHE

Defiance, O., Dec. 16 - The most artfully concealed liquor cache ever found by Defiance police was describ- ed by officers who raided the home of Clayton Archambeault, in Perry street. Archambeault was fined $500 by Mayor Kirtley. He was placed in the county jail following his failure to pay the fine.
 To find che evidence police entered a closet under a stairway at the ArchambeauH home and removed a safe, behind which was found a sec
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
HAIRDREssERs FORM ASSN.

At meeting held recently in the office of Mrs. Jennie c. Bartlett of Mark street, the Bridgeport Hair dressers' association was formed and inc following officers chosen: Miss Catherine Crowley, president; Mrs. J. | Kamerling, vice president; Mrs Mary Bellew, treasurer, and Mrs. Jennie C. Bartlett, secretary. The new group will soon become affiliated will, the New England association.
 A Bridgeport representatlye Will Boston, Mass, by the association in January.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
The Gift Room

is the place to visit when in search of a gift, something unusual yet pleasing in every way. All manner of useful things for the home.
 Novelties and Knick Knacks for the boudoir. Books, Pictures, and at present the artificial flowers are attracting attention.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
HAWAII SHOWS INCREASE
 IN REVENUE COLLECTIONS

Honolulu, Dec. 16 The district of Hawaii registered the greatest in crease in the amount of revenue col lected, approximately of any district in the United States during the fiscal year 1921, according to figures just
 made public by the United States Treasury, Department of Internal Revenue. The total amount of Hawaiis Federal tax collections for 1921 was $2O,676,77s, an increase of 76 per cent over the amount for 1920
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
STRANGE MIDNIGHT VISITOR.

Wellington, Dec. 16-Officials are in vestigating the nightly visit of an auto between midnight and a. m., which throws a spotlight onto and minutely scrutf nizes, the ruins of the Telling Belle Vernon Conlpany's plant de- stroyed here about three weeks ago at a loss of $100,0o0.
 It has been defint ttely decided that tho fss was of incendiary origin. The
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
A Warm Robe

is a thoughtful gift. Blanket Robes, each bearing the "Beacon' label, are well made and of ample fullness.
 $3.95 to $10.50
 Corduroy Robes are very popular, and there are some good looking ones for $3.95 Extra Quality Cordu- roy Robes all lined, very comfortable and quite the thing for lounging about ones boudoir:
 $9.5O
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
Cabinet Shakeup
 Probable In Germany

Berlin, Dec. 16.-Chancelor Wirth was summoned by the Reichstag For eign Relations Commission today to explain the new policy of the gov ernment as affected by the note to the Inter-Allied Preparations Com misison, announcing that the January installment of indemnity cannot be paid. It is possible a cabinet shake up will follow, in view of the threats being made against Germany ip France.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
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beat stranegic ~etreat with his posse
 The hermit has been noticed by women of the neighborhood for sev- eral months, although he was not brought to official notice until re- cen 1y Citizens threaten to take sum- mary vengeance unless the man is ar rested immediately, as complaints have been received that he frightens w1ornen and children
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
SPANISH GUNBOAT TAKES
 TWO FRENCH VESSELS

Madrid. Dec. 16-(By the A. P.)- The Spanish gunboat Bonifaz has cap tured two French sailing vessels which were conveying consignments of arms and munitions to the Moroccan in sl1rgents and sunk another vessel en- eaged in the same occupation, it was announced in an official report receiv- ed here today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16

plant had temporarily opened and re- ceived 15o cans of milk, but accept ance of milk was ordered stopped by officials at the main office in Cleve- land. Officials claimed the fire was result of the milk wagon drivers strike at Cleveland.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
Made of Leather

Hand Bags of genuine black pin seal $3.95 Rhinoceros l e a t h CT bags in black and brown
 $3.5O Vanity Boxes, black or brown leather, all fit ted, $3.50 Envelope Purses, in black, top straps, inside change compartments,
 $1O.8O
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
I ca Aprons

White lawn or muslin, square or round shapes, some gored, with ruffles of embroidery or strips of eyelet insertion.
 59 to 75 cts.
 Second floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
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ton of the baseboard which could be opened, as a small door. This open ing led to a compartment under the mOonshine liquor, it is claimed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16

Boudoir Caps, and there is so much variety in these that it is quite impossible to describe each one lndlv1dually Adorable creations fashioned from frlngs of lace pico edged ruff1es ribbon bows and French flowers Light and Copenhagen blue old rose, and orchid shades. Also two-toned taffetas which match up nicely with negigees. $1OO to $500
 Breakfast Goats of Washable Satin, Taffeta and Crepe de Chine, in orchid, fesh turquoise blue and old rose. These beruled with box plaited frill ngs hemstitched or picoted. One particular model shows trimming of Mid-Victorian fringe.
 Pullman Robes of plum colored Crepe de Chine, subdued inconspicuous shade which fastidious wo- men like for travelling
 Bed Sacques of Albatross and Crepe de Chine soft pink and blue colorings, powdered with tinv bouquets of flowers, and edged with narrow futed ruffling. ~
 novelty Sachets in delicate pastel shades made paln or with ribbon rOsettes in cOntrasting coors
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
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Many of the largest internal revenue districts showed decreases in their 1921 collections, while the highest 1n- crease reported outside of Hawaii was
 24 per cent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
able Linens


 Fine qualities the kind women like to use for Holiday festivities. Also acceptable for gifts. Table Cloths and Napkins of fine Irish satin fin ished danask, in pleasing patterns.
 Cloths Napkins . 2x2 yards $700 20 inches square, $750 2x 21a yards $875 9 inches square, $875 Luncheon Napkins, plain linen, hemstitched, IA inches square, $7OO and $500 dozen Luncheon Napkins of hemstitched damask, 14 inches square. $65O to $1OOO dozen Luncheon Cloths of hand made Madeira work, 54 inches round, $18.5O, $22.5O and $25.O0 Cluny Luncheon Cloths, 54 inches round, 5000 Madeira Scarfs of eyelet and embroidery work, in both simple and elaborate patterns. Three sizes: IS 36 inches, $6OO $65O and s 800 IS 45 inches, $e.5O, $7O0 to $1O.5O IS 54 inches, $7OO, $85O to $125O Linen Huck, sold by the yard in two widths. Figured and plain, 15 inches wide, $1OO and SIPS Figured and plain IS inches wide, $1.25 to $1.5O
 Thfrd floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
"RoOTLEG SUGARD Is LATEsI

5CV-NIG
 Denver Dec. 164tBootleg'' sugar Is the latest addition to Denver's food supply.
 According to information here, |. Louisiana plantations, pressed by the decline in sugar prices, have put out raw sugar without going to the ex- pense of having it refined. A local dealer is reported to have purchased several carloads of the bootleg" sugar, which is said to contain heavy percentage of water.
 'AThe clar rEied sugar is a very pre- cario1ps item to handle" says a warn ing issued here "It will turn almost as hard as a. rock, in addition to being very coarse and dark"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
Genuine Martha
 Washington Sewing l ables

We have the exact re- production of the table approved by Madam Washington. This is absolutely solid mahog- any and nicely finished in the inside, through every corner and edge of drawer, through ev- cry spool rack and slid ing tray. There is a difference. Less priced tables sometimes have a similar appearance, but the genuine Martha Washington is the one that lasts for many years.
 On the fourth floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16

Ribbon Shoulder Straps for camlsoles, very dainty ar fairs.
 Lingerie Sets which con- sist of shoulder straps and TO- setted lingerie clasps, all made of pastel colored ribbons.
 Small Accessories in the way of sachets, vanities and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
 Persona

Miss Alice Marsden White, daugh- ter of Rev. Ralph H. White of West End Congregational church, will be a. soloist with the Boston University Glee club in Boston, tonight. Miss White, whose voice is high soprano, is a freshman at the university. She will sing in French with the French Choral club of the University at a concert 10 be given later in the sea son, Miss White became widely known last year for her eloquent plea for crippled school children. be- tore the state legislature.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16

hngerie decorations the things which women like to about the boudoir.
 Second fInnr
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16

The Ladies of St. Mary's parish are holding a sale of fancy articles and food in the assembly room, corner of Pembroke and sherman streets. today a~d tomorrow form until g D. m- Many articles suitable for Christmas gifts have been donated. All present and former members of the parish and especially the graduates of St. Mary's school are asked to aid in making the affair successful. Mrs. Martin Lynch has been chosen treas urer.
 Health Officer Dr. William H. Coon and Supeprintendent of Schools Samuel J. Slawson, will speak on a joint subject, "Our Immediate Needs in the Community" at the general meeting of the Junior Chamber of Cnmmerce on Monday. Dec. 19.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
Blouses

Especially S e l e c ted group that would make excellent gifts. These are all nicely put up in holly boxes,
 $1.95 to $3.95.
 Hand Made Blouses of fine French voile, a variety of styles, some with real lace edgings,
 $5.95 to $12.5O
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16

All Christmas Club Checks cashed with any purchase made throughout the store Checks also cashed at the office
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16

Chine, Wash Satin and Truhu Silk, flesh color fin ished at the bottom with hemstitched lace edged ruffles. $3.5O up
 Envelope Chemise, Gowns and French Boomers, which the 'step-in'' kind, large group to select from in delicate orchid and flesh colorngs also white and black All very dainty, with lace, shrrings rib bon bows, etc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
Petticoats

Some extra good val ues.
 Milanese Silk of splen- did wearing quality, the flounces decorated with fancy insets. $6.95 Extra Sized Petticoats made up in heavy changeable taffetas.
 $6.95 Jerseys, a new lot ar arrives every few days, because they sell so quickly, $2.95 and $3.95
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-16
All Fur Coats now in stock
Marked for Reduction.


 Marked for Reduction These prices listed below the present market price, which makes any wanting a fur coat hasten to buy while this offer holds good There are du- picates
 Reduced to Hudson Seal 32 inch length, in box model $275.00 Hudson Seal g inch length, Tuxedo front, $295.00 Hudson Seal, 36 inches, with skunk shawl collar,
 $3e5.O0 Hudson Seal, 36 inches, with squirrel collar and cuffs, $35O.O0 Hudson Seal in 45 inch length, $45O.OO Dark Raccoon Coat, 36 inches long, $275.O0 Plain Marmot Coat, 36 inches long, $125.OO Marmot Coat, 36 inches long, with raccoon collar, qAooOo Near Se al Bay al /e mssss N Coat, 40 inch Coat 30 inch //I NN FEN lE\\ es, with skunk es long, HE luSSXo~}= " collar & cuffs $125OOIES ! $295.00 Bay S sea1(l MSAsA Nsz Y Dolman Wrap Coat 36 inch N <S@aszzaskAS AAsA / of H u o n es with suuir- N. IeMs#R9sHssS " Seal, 45 inch cuffs. cut S25oOo \>>szslazz@sss> >Zzz.@ $65o.oo
 floor.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-22

Greeks. young men were trained TO
run great distances.
Thus it happened that Rain-in-the-
ular. except historical importance,
makes that famous original marathon
seem like a rather tame affair. The
runner who went from Marathon TO
Athens carried news of a grslt Greek
victory, and fell dead. Rain-in-the-
Face ran 300 miles in three days, on
SmOwshoes, to save his own skin. and
lived 20 tell the tale. SO at least de-
clures Col. G. o. Shields, author of Il
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-22

number of books and lecturer on our
Indian tribes, in his volume on "Blan-
ket Indians of the Northwest" The
colonel knew the Indian chief in the
days before Rain-in.the-Face led one
part of that great Indian army which
destroyed Custer and his troopers.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-22
INDIAN CHIEF GREAT RUNNER
Rain-in-the-Fac Ran 800 Miles on
Snow in Three Oays-Trained
by Father.

The father of Rain-in-the-Face de-
clded. when the future Sioux chief was
only few years old, TO make him
great runner. OF course he was To he
hunter and warrior as well, but III
times of war, especially, ii was nee
eSsary to send messages from one chiet
10 another, and so, as with the ancient
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-22

The IriSh-meaning the Sim Fein-
ers-were willing to hold conference
with the British cabinet at Inverness
this week, as proposed by Premier
Lloyd George, but, as was easily pre-
dicted, they didn't want TO submit TO
the only condition imposed, that the
Sim Fein must abandon its demand
for separation from the empire. De
Valera sent Harry Boland and Joseph
McGrath with his acceptance of the in
vitatiOn. but in his letter he made sew
eral reservations, chief of which was
his objection TO admitting Ireand'S al
legiance to the British crown before
entering the conference. He also ar
gued that if the premier objected to
the secession of Ireland from the en-
pire he should not support the seces
sion of Ulster from Ireland.
Mr.. Lloyd George sent the courierS
back to Dublin with a message to De
Valera that his note was unSatiSfac-
tory and he had better write another
This the governor supplemented by
a telegram TO De Valera canceling the
arrangements for the Inverness con-
ference because he felt that. in view
of the Irish attitude, negotiations
would be useless. The premier was
as conciliatory as he could be con-
SiStently, but at this writing it
is uncertain whether the negoti-
atiOns for peace will continue. The
Dali Eirann, however, named its dele
gates for the conference, if it is held,
and De Valera Is not one of them. The
delegates are: Arthur Griffith, founder
Of Sim Fein and republican foreign
minister; Michael Collins, minister of
finance; Robert Barton, secretary Of
economic affairs Eamon Duggan, chief
Irish republican army liaison officer,
who helped to arrange the truce, and
George Gavan Duffy, the Irish envoy
to Rome.
Several Of these men are classed as
moderates. The Freemans Journal of
Dublin says: "Their task may have its
difficulties, but its successful accom-
plishment will he the crown of great
achievement. Both nations have their
hearts set OH an honorable ending here
and now to the struggle of centuries.
Their desire is we'll within the realm Of
possibility and practiCability. All the
efforts of the wOuld-be wreckerS In
Great Britain hitherto have failed.
There is then enough craftsmanship in
the Irish delegation to confirm that
failure and to complete fabric of
peace"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-22

|, Of the details of the cut of $3.50 O,OOOOOO
in the ordinary government expendi-
lures for the current fiscal year. Re-
ductions for the War department, ship
ping board, railroads, veterans bureau
and in miscellaneous places will pro-
vide $3O5 100000 of this. The remain
der will be saved by better co-ordina-
tion in handling departmental pur-
chases and sales of supplies.
The finance committee completed its
redrafting of the house tax bill and
experts began getting the measure
ready for presentation in the senate on
September q. Disregarding the rec
concentrations Of Secretary of the
Treasury Mellon, the committee voted
to repeal the excess profits tax begin
ming January 1, 1922, and the capital
stock tax effective in 1922, and to sub
stitute for these fiat corporation tax
of Is per cent, effective January l,
1922. Among other changes in the
house bill voted by the committee are
retention Of freight and passenger
transportation taxes at half their pres
ent rates and those on express ship
ments and oil pipe lines at their pres
ent rates for another year, and con-
tinuation of many miscellaneous taxes
which the house voted to repeal.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-09-22
Agreeable.

Lady Of the House, don't mind
giving you a meal, but | shall require
Il return.
Hobo-Well, mum, If like yer cook
in III return as often as yer want.