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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07

this morning that the election would be held Monday, rain or shine, for the bill passed by the legislature says that the election "shaIl'' be held on the date specified, and the town has no alternative. Funds will have to be provided, evidently, from some regular channel, or by legally divert ing money from another department. It is estimated that the election can be run for something under S1.500, the amount that would have been req Hzed from a special one mill tax.
 The called meeting last night lasted but about two minutes. After ad- journment an informal discussion on the proposed charter was held. Barnes again acting as chairman. A number spoke and sentiment seemed to be about evenly divided upon the mat ter. It is announced that the polls will be open Monday from ' a.. m until g p. m-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
Caruso' s Voice
 Still Golden

Florence, Italy, July The golden notes of Enrico Caruso, world famous tenor of the New York Metropolitan opera house. will again thrill American music lovers. It was q definitely established today from Signor Caruso that the rumors, cir culated in New ork that he had lost his voice as a result of illness and operations are absolutely with out foundation The famous singer is living quietly in the beautiful old Adriatic city and is recovering from the effects of his siege of illness in New York Already he looks much better than he did on his arrival in Italy.
 The report that Signor Caruso' s voice has failed, as cabled from Rome to New York was shown to the goIden-voiced singer. He seemed surprised. and then smiled broadly. ssThose rumors are absolutely with out foundation," he said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07

In the facel of the wave of optimism which has followed the new negotia- lions at Dublin, it was learned from an authoritative source that Gen. Shuts considers Eamonn De Valera's proposals unreasonable and impossi- bIe of acceptance, but hopes that ompromise is still possible.
 Gen. Shuts may not return to Dub lin to attend the second conference of the Sim Feiners and Unionists to- morrow. It had been reported on Wednesday that Gen. Shuts would be nresent at the meeting but it was stated today that the South African statesman had emphatically refused in the belief, that it would be use less
 Premier Lloyd-George stated in the House of Commons today that he un- derstood General J. C. Smuts. the South African Premier, went to Ire land on Tuesday last on the invita- tion of Eamonn De Valera Asked whether he conferred With S-SnaTal Shuts before the latter went +o Ireland the Prime Minister replied 1aconicalIy that he saw General SInuls constantly. .
 The Daily Express said that 1ne ne two main difficulties in the way oi neace now are the following:
 1NThe Sim F'ein is not ready to admit defeat and the Republicans are not willing to "surrender what they have been fighting for"
 2-Sir James Craig Premier or CI- ,ster is not in a position to make dram atic concessions on pehah oA HIS province. 1,r- ,,-ees sis still talking in terms or ERennblicanism and Irish unity.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
Moral Uplift Forces Were Responsible For
 Boardnan's s Selection

In the fining of Frank Brunette s200 and tucking on five days in jail besides for selling liquor in violation of the 18th amendment those who have an ear to the ground in matters political have sensed out the true meaning of the placing of Judge w. B. Boardman on the City court bench and the elimination of Senator Alex ander DeValsEaIn. that sphere of in fiuence-
 The wiseacres have it that the W. c. T. U.. and other influences in the community who desired to give the city a, cleaning up through the Burns detective agency raids, were not pleased when Senator Delaney as prosecutor was unable to get more than a conviction or two out of nearly 2G0 arrests made in different parts of the city.
 The kindred agencies for the moral
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07

uplift of the community who present ed their case to Governor Lake and secured his approval of Judge Board man have made it known that they want the blind tiger saloons and drinking places cleaned up and suit able penalties meted out.
 An investigation carried out by To- cal interests is said to have produced the startling information that there are fifty new saloons in the city that have been opened since prohibit1o on went into effect and that they are conducted by a class of men that the County Commissioners would not give licenses to under the old system
 There is said to be in the neigh borhood of a hundred places other than saloons where alcoholic bever- ages are sold
 (Continued on Page Six-)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
Lasker las
 Denied Report

San Francisco, Cal, July "A J. Frey, president of~the Los Angeles Stea amship Company, is understood here to have been offered and to have accepted the post of director of operations of the United States Shipping Board.
 LaSker, chairman of the United States Shipping Board. today denied a report from San Francisco that the position of director of operations of the board had been accepted by A J. Frey, of San. Francisco. MT. Lasker said no one had been offered the position yet.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
WANT TO QUIT ARMY.

Camp Lewis, Wash, July 7-At least two-thirds of the men in the fourth division here desire to quit the army. Colonel Joseph D. Leitch, di- vision chief of staff, announced today.
 Wholesale requests for discharges have been filed as result of orders that discharges will be granted all enlisted men who apply. to reduce the army to one hundred fifty thousand men in compliance with congressional action, Colonel Leitch said.
 Camp Lewis contains 7,200 men. In some companies every enlisted man applied for discharge
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
Mother Hurt
 In Family Scrap

Alleged to have broken one of his mothers fingers and to have kicked her in the stomach during a fight which occurred in their home at 572 Garfield avenue a few days ago, Will liam Kurks was arraigned in the City court this morning, charged with as sauIt and breach of the peace. Ac- cording to testimony offered by the boy and his mother and father, the fight was a family rumpus which might have been avoided by the use of little diplomacy. The court en- tered a finding of mot guilty.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
Murderer Is
 Now In Asylum

Col1insvi11e, July William Hahn, former supernumerary policeman in Hartford, who yesterday fatally wounded his mother, Mrs. Charles Sch1osser at their home here with a meat c1eaver will remain in the Mid dIetown hospital for the insane until the proper legal steps can be taken to have him permanently committed there, it was stated today.
 It is expected that a formal hearing will be held at which Hahn will be acquitted of the charge of murder on the ground of insanity and will then be committed to the State hospital
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
To Make Statement On
 Japanese Pact

London. July 7-''I am fairly hope fuI that I may be able to make a statement on Monday on the ques- ton of renewing the AngIo-Japanese treaty, Premier Lloyd George told noon.
 The Premier said that whether or not he made a statement would de- pend upon replies received from the United States and China" He added: :: "Any statement now might interfere with the success of pending negotia- tionS."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
AirpIGne Ride
 Restores Speech

Indian Head, Sask., July "A case parallel to that of the American soldier who regained his speech during an airplane flight, has been brought to light here. Over a year ago Wilfred Werner, a young farmer, was kicked in the head by a horse and he had been unable to speak until the other day at a picnic he took an airplane ride. As a re- suit of sharp loops and dives, he was i'll when he landed, but was able to talk
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
Workers Lza Bicycle Contest
 Bring Ip Mnny Names

Names of new subscribers coming to The Times office show that the three hundred and more boys and girls who have signed up in the bicycle contest are working energetically.
 While it is not possible to an- no1nce another today it will be
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
No PriUGcy
 For BOudOir

New York, July Miss Ce- leste W. Herrick, who went into the courts to preserve the pri- vacy of her boudoir, has lost out. She sought an injunction to pre- vent a Columbia University pro- lessor from extending his resi- dence on the ground that the windows of the proposed exten- sion would give a view into her sleeping apartment, but Supreme Court Justice Whitaker denied the plea
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
Sacramento
 At I Tampico

Washington, July 7-The U. s. s. Sacramento, which was ordered to Mexican waters as precautionary measure against any possible trouble developing in the oil regions around Tampico, has arrived off the port of Tampico, the Navy Department was advised today.
 So far as the Navy Department has been advised the situation at Tampico is quiet and\ it is assumed that the Sacramento will lay off the harbor for the time being.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
SUSPENDED SENTENCE.

While six policemen were making the rounds of the city last night in search of liquor law yiolators, they picked up John Fox, of 29 Albert street, in an intoxicated condition. In inc Citv court today Fox was given 6 suspended jail sentence of five days for drunkenness. and was paroled in thee ustody of the probation officer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07

soon. Possibly two will be an nounced at the same time.
 There is plenty of time yet for all who wish to join for the con test is open until the first of next month. Remember only 3S bona fide new subscriptions to The Bridgeport Times earns an Indian bicycle
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
Premier Shuts
 Carried Message
 TOEnglish King
Report Has It Shuts Considers De Valera's Pro- posals Unreasonable-Sti Hopes For Compro- mise-May Not Attend Second Conference Two More Difficulties in Way of Peace.

London July Christian Smuts Premier South Africa who attempting to mediate for between the strife, received in audience by King George Buckingham Palace today. The meeting that Shuts have conveyed to the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
By Associated Press)

Washington July 7-Dennocratic ysand Means committee minority report filed today the of Representatives conspiracy to benefit few favortes at the manity.'
 Like every conspiracy secreye the report says adding
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
HEAT CLOSES SHOPS

Chicago July 7-Excessive heat today forced the closing eight of the shops and foundres of the Crane company ing5 vacation. J. of said that impossible the supposedly crazed with the Michigan 24 hours from attributed to the heat Dozens of prostratons have occurred.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
Late Telegraph NezUs
BRITISH TROOPS GOING TO IRELAND

Dublin July Deplte the negotiations and the pros armsce British troops endorsements conn arriving Ireland Several thousand additional troops during the past 4 hours and being distributed throughout strategic areas.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
NO TRACE OF EARL

Belfast, July 7-Although numbers of the police and mil touring country for the Earl of Bandon who kidnapped at Bany County Cork June 2 trace has believed that the place his detention hostage for the Republican.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
SNEAK THIEF ACTIVE.

Tony Andrew, of 261 Grand street reported to the police today, that someone entered his room last night and stole a watch chain, a charm, a stickpin, s2 in. cash and 50 cents in PortugueSe money.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
INSURGENTS REORGANIZE

Berlin. July Ihe Polish Insurgents Upper Silesia have have attacked occupied the city koenigschuette, it reported from Open today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
Tariff Bill Is Plan To Benefit
 Few FavOriteS

Democratic Minority Report Denounces Measure As Plan to Plunder People of This Country and Cypress People of Every Country to Benefit Men Who Have Usurped Taxing Power of This r Government.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-07
WEATHER

New Haven, July -Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Partly cloudy and. continued warm tonight and Friday.
 Conditions favor for this v1cln- ity partly cloudy weather; shght- 1y higher temperature.
Alma record., 1921-12-15
DEPRAVED POPLAR MUSIC

There seems settled opinion that modern popular
music msnomer good deal of it nothing
noise of harmony with the things of life
out of tune with deenc and not accord with the best
ideals Omes the the popular songs are any,
thing poetic and rather decidedly suggestive ways
of the underworld.
There is beginning be noted however general awakening
upon the of the public to the dangers this
and morals The Detroit Free Press
recent editorial, voices that sentiment follows:
Only compelled through press of professional duties
listen to the cautewang the azzts and syncopaers
buests who nc themselves upon the public every turn can
fully appreciate the statement of Mrs Max Obendorer
before the Detroit Federation of Womens that the
popular music of today is undermining the young
America.
AS exhibit extraordinary absolute nany the average
popular easily qualities Even if having the exceptional
good fortune be that saving grace of n
ling the lyrics once worthy that has reduced to
level where longer anythng) usually without
rhyme beginning nowhere and progressing backward
If this the the limit bad Instead of stop
ping here professional panders popular pauds
to inject sentiments that elsewhere would
open insult One who has any regard the pro-
preties that supposed to be still observed considerable
extent must feel aggreved not positively shocked hear some
walking home from party misrepresentation the
poste detail the methods of subdung girl not
the regretabe this the such breaches
deccy hailed with wild acclaim by adoescent as
those old enough otherwise qualified know better
1t almost incredible that nation which produced
Stephen Foster Julia Ward Howe Ethelber Nevn an Ed
MacDowe should give itself trash in which
suggesveness the keynote yet such case as even the
Little those whose con-
the better aspects of and literature music de-
situation and the necessity that
which spends in this direction than any
ton cultivate appreciation will lift
depths and enable worthwhile composers the
recognition which is their just due.
Alma record., 1921-12-15
THE WELFARE ASSOCIATION


is found the Bible which reads follows The have
always with you Evidently this state of affairs has existed
from the beginning of the world due sometimes to
sometimes another Sickness, business failure msortune
always brought about this condition through all the
the world And the City of Alma cannot hope be
any exception this general world rule and has not been
Recognizing part the work of relief
Of misfortune has been delegated to County official But
there always remained much suffering caused by temporary
another which reached through
the County organization Previous last this work
done effective way by the Salvation Army
through organizations But the results
they always far from satisfactory owing the
that this method of dealing with the situation always lacked
system and hence people were given double or treble
while Others perhaps needy
overlooked entirely Knowing this to be the it de-
tened last wear that more effective organization was greatly
needed city the Welfare Association
ing Something of the and of the work accomplished
this organization during the last be easily deter
mined by examination of the annual report the executive
secretary Mrs Fuller which in full in this issue OF The
Alma Record
The work this year promises to be than
that For thing the organization complete
ready business earlier date than last fall For
other the continued industrial depression which has affected all
of the country has made the immediate need this
year The Welfare Association thoroughly
ganized entire city ready plan
effective investigating committees all
aid given only upon the recommendation of these committees
Therefore all the money expended is wisely udcous used
and made all the territory possible Anyone knowing
of temporary need should report such cases Immediately to the
chairman of the investigating committee of his her ward and
the matter will be given immediate attention.
the this organization year sup
piled large part the surplus remaining from the Red
This there such
the needed which roughly estimated at from $500
will be raised in other considerable
of this amount will doubtless be raised by subscription the
details of which will be later Everyone
who asked contribute and will all be asked for the prob
ALL feel assured that the money
will be wisely Systematically economically and well expended
worthy ndiscrmnate charity desirable
and the Welfare Association organized avoid that
thing and put in its place. systematic aid all who
need through any deserving
Authorized lists of needy people who will Christmas
this year be the City Hall by application
the executive secretary Mrs Fuller who may be
Welfare each Monday Wednesday and Saturday afternoons
from to six o'clock and all organizations interested aiding
in this work urged their lists from that
that the city may be Systematically covered one
may be omitted supplied.
Alma record., 1921-12-15
THE POSTMAN

Mr.. Editor:
For many years | have been ac-
customed to give a small Christmas
gratuity to the man who brings my
daily mail. ! believe that other peo-
pie would do the same if they thought
of it, and this is meant for a remind
er. The Postman renders real
service to the community, and he
does not receive too great a salary.
A small money gift, or if that is not
convenient, handkerchief or some
small token of appreciation, even a
Christmas card would serve to make
hat heavy load Of papers and maya
zines a little lighter as he traverses
our streets day after day, through
storm and shine j. c.
Alma record., 1921-12-15
SCRIPTURE
Psalms I36: I-g

o give thanks unto the Lord, for he
is good; for his mercy endureth for
ever.
o give thanks unto the God Of
Gods; for his mercy endureth for
ever.
To him who alone doeth great won
ders, for his mercy endureth forever.
To him that by wisdom made the
heavens: for his mercy endureth for
ever.
To him that stretched out the earth
above the waters; for his mercy en-
dureth forever.
To him that made great lights, For
his mercy endureth forever.
The sun 20 rule by day, for his mer-
cy endureth forever.
The moon and stars to rule by
night, for his mercy endureth forever.
Alma record., 1921-12-15
NOTICE

Notice to Stockholders of the South
view Land Company, Alma, Mich.
A meeting Of the stockholders of
the Southview Land Company, Alma,
Michigan, will be held on Friday eve
ming, December 30, 1921, at 1870
o'clock, in the Economy Shoe Store,
located at No. l06-l0S East Superior
street, Alma, Michigan. for the pur-
pose of electing directors for the en-
suing year, and for the transaction
of such other business as may come
before the meeting.
Dated December IA, 1921.
John c. Chick, Treas.
S. l.. Bennett,
Acting Secretary.
Alma record., 1921-12-15
STAR OF BETHLEHEM

Not the polar stars steadfast glow.
Nor the dim lights of mans device
Not the flash of the meteor low.
Could DER Bethlchem's plain suffice.
In quiet hours of sacred night,
No falling star or burning sun
Could shine with radiant hope so bright
A. the star Of the Holy One.
Unlike the comets wondering fight.
Unlike the star that comes at noon,
This great star of a single night
Has NO borrowed rays like the moon.
II came to till a plan complete
Leading the wise men from afar.
To behold the Babe at their feet
And 10 see the bright morning star.
The fixcd planets did palely burn
And the consultations shone dim.
Fugs and clouds vanished in their turn
The guiding star. stood over Him.
Light of the world our hone 10 be.
Star of Bethlehem shining true
Star of our faith we look 90 thee
To guide IA whatever we do
kdw +. Shoulder.
Alma record., 1921-12-15

AT It's meeting Tuesday evening the
Women's Benefit Association elected
officers for the coming year as fol-
lows:
Commander-Lottie Nye.
Lieut.. Commander-Nev Sartor.
Past Commander-Fran Hauck.
Sergeant Sadie Cook.
Chaplain-Nora Gals.
Lady at Arms-Etta Clark.
Color Bearers Maggie Reed and
Gladys Twilliger.
Picket-Dora Sharp.
Record Keeper-lrma Dunham.
Collector Mabel Rapson.
Alma record., 1921-12-15
YOUR MONEY BACK If RAT
SNAP DOESN'T COME UP
TO THESE CLAIMS

RAT-SNAP is absolutely guaran-
teed to kill rats and mice. Cremates
them. Rodents killed with RAT-SNAP
leave no smell. Rats pass up all food
TO get at RAT-SNAP. Their first meal
is their last. RAT-SNAP comes in
cakes. No mixing. Cats or dogs won't
touch it.
Three sizes, 35c, Csc, $1.25. Sold
and guaranteed by C. r. Murphy and
Winslow Bros. Drug Stores.-adver-
tisement
Alma record., 1921-12-15
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF ARCAnA

| will be at the Ithaca National
Bank on Thursdays-Dec. 8, Is, %,
20 and Jan. >, and at the Alma State
Savings Bank on Saturdays-Dec. 10,
II, "a, 81, and Jan. 7, also Monday,
ian. 9, for the purpose of collecting
taxes. Telephone: Alma, 21R5.
2S-6w Roy s. Keefer, Treas.
Alma record., 1921-12-15

We handle the only Pure Stone
Ground Buckwheat flour in the city.
1t can't be beat, no grit, no adulter-
alton of any kind. Phone 252 for
5lb, lob or 25lb sack. Quick de-
livery. Daley's Feed Store.-adver-
tisement 30-1w
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-12
THERE'S DEATH IN THE POT"
A Celebrated London Doctor Used the AboE> to Emphasize the Danger of Overeating, Worse Than 0vereating is Failure
 to Eliminate Waste.

Nature could not devise a way to feed and repair the body without the production of considerable waste matter. But Nature provided for the regular, thorough elimination of such waste. To disregard her in- tention is to break natural law.
 Whether you help Nature by wise or foolish means is left to your own judgment. To simply force bowel movement is unwise, unnatural and ineffective. You can choose harsh, drastic, violently acting drugs or take such without caring what their action or effect is, or you can select some old time-proven, trial-tested remedy, that has been used for 70 years or more by thousands of people all over the world, with the result that it has won an enviable reputa- ton as a reliable household remedy. Take Beecham's for example. All the world knows Beecham's; good ly part of the world uses Beecham' s, has been using it for years, handing its use down from father to son, from mother to daughter, for gen. eration after generation, recommend ing it to others. In spite of such extenpive and general use, who ever heard complaint or criticism of Beecham's? That in itself is a powerful recommendation.
 Don't take anything for granted. Reason it out. All druggists sell Beecham' 's-are glad to sell them.
 Beecham's reputation has been made by its users not by it's sellers