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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-09-06
"samuers Bad Advice"

Samuel Gompers declares with
heat that American workers are no
longer satisfied with wages to pay
expenses. bat demand and are en-
titled to ice cream and automobiles.
With the aspiration every proper
minded person will sympathize.
May the home Of every American
workman have a freezer in its cellar
and cosy garage on its lot! Al
though there is now a slow up that
can be made temporary, these ambi.
tons have been in the way OF reali
cation. During the last five years
the standard Of American living has
leaped up. But TO get more, or even
to hold what has been gained, Mr.
Gompers gives poor advice He
urges a general quitting OF work
He would have more TO divide but
would lessen the Invisible total, as
as if person, finding himself short
of air, should ask for vacuum to
breathe in.
That there are profiteers who pay
the least possible wages while hold
ing up prices is sadly true. Re
tailers, as usual, are slow in giving
customers the benefit of THEN
cheaper purchases. But wholesale
prices tell the story and If half the
energy which is wasted in attacks
on large producers were directed
again middemen who employ rela
lively few. not for long would there
be complaint of profteering
Farmers are not proGteering noI
manufacturers as a class. The gov
ernment's preliminary survey of tn,
years probable revenue shows that
excess profits are practically gone
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-09-06
woman ana chHd.

MNAl4tAAt ana Atltlus
But the commercial crop includes
OILY that which Is shipped ia guam
titles from the big producing states.
Thanks to Irrigation which bas ere.
atad fertile soil where hot even
grass would grow Southern Cali.
form leads in early varieties, with
y s&3 cars, Georgia coming second
with 619: whic Colorado lead in
later varieties. With 3167 cars, ami
Arkansas is second With 3t97 tx
cept ue Now Jersey and Mary ard
the eastern stat scarcely figure
in these totals. Yet New England
raj IS can,aioupcs as good as the
best for consumption at home and
90 do many eff It's neighhors near
and far DO they raise fruit that Us
any better? Springfield Republican
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-09-06
Statistics are stubborn

and sometimes q .'e1 }Ng, Oycg
~ per cent or men at Go are not SER
supporting We urge young men t.
stert when young on Endowments O
guarantee old aye Independence. Na.
tional Life lns. Co, VI lMuluall
Earle S. Kinsley. General Agent
Mead Building, Rutland, VI AdNer.
tsCment.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-09-06
Catalogues

In considering Natures bounty
who can overlook the cantaloupe,
delectable fruit of the richest table
and of the most frugal? 1t ought
perhaps to be cheaper even than it
is, but its presence i5 nevertheless
en increasing satisfaction. Times
! ave changed since Mermet wrote:
Friends are like melons. Shall |
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-09-06

Everything else does Insurance is
ready to act If you happen to die In.
sure and be sure. National Life ms.
Co. VT (Mutual) Earle S KiusIey.
General Agent Mead Building, Rut.
land, W. Advertisement.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-09-06
Thin Folks

II YOU are weak, thin and nervous,
let Gokay supply you W IN Ritro-
Phosphate II is guaranteed to in
crease weight and strength and re.
store energy, yigor aud nerve force.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-09-06

Some astronomical faker Is out
with daStardIy attempt to show Tint
the center of the universe Is about
4.WOo00,O00 miles from the Boston
state house. Boston TRANSCRIPT
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-08
WOMEN HOLD VOTING POWER
 IN NEW YORK

New York, Nov. S-Men and women voters of New York City. 1.263. $40 of whom are entitled to cast thelr ballots. went to the polls today te elect new city admfnisoratloh7- one state senator, 62 assemblymen ana several judges and county officers: The polls opened at a. m. and will close at D. m.
 WhiIe there were seven candidates f6r mayor the choice lies between John F. Hylan, Democratic encun- bent, and Henry H. Curran. RepuD- lican, running on coalition t1chet: Democratic headquarters predicted Hylans reelection by more than 16OOOO, while Curran's campaign managers claimed that their candl- date would win by 150.000. Impar- tial observers generally agreed that the women voters. Al, ,O1 , Of whor1 power, and both sides made strong appeal for the women's vote.
 The campaign was waged on com paratively few issues. Mayor Hylan urged his reelection on the ground that he had maintained five cent fare on the snbways and elevated railroads, had freed the city Of orga n- ized vice and gambling dens ana provided an efficient and econom1cai administration. MT. Curran charged the mayor and his subordiates with incompetency, failure to provide suf- ffcient facilities for school children. plunging the city into debt ana cauS- ing a Reorganization and detertora- tion of the transit facilities.
 MT. Curran made his final appeal to the votes last night by wireless, speaking into a radio mouthpiece at the High Bridge wireless station, which flashed his words to 15.00o stations in and about New York. Mayor Hylan was forced to cancel three eleventh hour speaking engage ments because of 8 throat affection.
 Socialist leaders admitted their mayorafty candidate. Magistrate Ja- cob Panking. had no chance to be elected, but they were claiming six aldermanic seats, six seats in the state assembly from the greater city and one county officer
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-08
NEED LICENSE FOR
 SECURITIES SALES
Bank Commissioners Con sent Needed For Oil Busi-
 ness in Conectciut.

Hartford, Nov. S-Irrespec Of whether an oil company 'is engaged in the producing or: refining or sucn products" the company cannot sell its securities or obligations in Con necticut without first obtaining a H. cense from the bank commissioner under the provisions of Chapter .2le of the Public Acts of 1921 says an opinion submitted to Bank Commis--. sioner Sturges by Attorney General Healy yesterday. t~
 To Sell Certificates.
 The opinion dealt with the request the Massachusetts oil Co. which plans to begin operations in this state by selling 8 per cent. operating cer- tiffcates Both the principal and inter- by the Massachusetts Oil Co. are guaranteed as to payment by the Massa chusetts Oil Refining Co. The Massachusetts Oil Refining Go. Is a tai stock of s5.000. all of which is owned by the Massachusetts Oil Re- filming Co.,, an for which company 1t acts as the distributing agent for its products.
 The Massachusetts Oil Go. has no powers under its charter to become a producing oil company. The Mas sachusettS Oil Refining Go. at the present time is solely refining com pany with extensive properties de-
 
 provisions of it's charter it can at any time engage in the production of gasoline and own or control prop erty for such purposes.
 Statute Interpreted.
 Interpreting the act of the 1egsla- ture Attorney General Healy says:
 '@The provisions of Chapter 21S Of the Public Acts of 1921 are so conn prehensive as to prohibit any oil conn., pany from selling any of its securi- ties or obligations in this state with. out first obtaining license from the bank commissioner. The statute makes no distinction as to wheth CT an oil company is engaged in the pro- ducing or refining of such products.
 eff the General Assembly intended to exclude oil companies doing only a refining business from the prov4- sions of said statute. it has failed ta express such intention in any of the language used.
 ''I therefore advise you that before the operating certificates of the Mas sachusetts Oil Company, as guaran- teed by the Massa chusetts Oil Ref1n- ing Company, can be sold in this state, it wil! be necessary for the Massachusetts Oil Company to securs a license from the bank commissioner for the sale of said certificates"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-08
Great Generals
 Still Receive American Homage

Cleveland, No. s-(By the Asso- ciated Press)-Marshal Ferdinand Fooh, command in-chief of the greatest army in history, will be the guest of the American Legion and the city of Cleveland today and to- morrow,
 Today, however. was reserved for rost. The reception upon h.s arrival from Detroit this morning. was strict ly informal. He was met by a com mittee of citi.ens- and troop A of the Ohio National Guard, and escort cd to the home of Farmley Herrick, son of Myron T. Herrick, ambassa- dor to France, where he will spend the day.
 Newport. R. l.. Nov. -Feted ai- most continually since his arrival in this country. General Armando Wit torfo Diak. oommander-in-chief of the srnies of Italy was to come here this afternoon for a three day rest, He will be the guest of Dr, George Cerio, A personal friend, until Thursday, when he will go to Washington to particI- pate in the ceremonies in honor ot Americas unknown soldier
 The hero of the Piaye had sent word ahead of his desire for complete respite, so far as possible from formal affairs.
 Before the general departs for Washington, the Italian colony will present him with a silver loving cup and a pair of candle sticks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-08
MOL AN-FARRELI
 NUPTIALS TAKE
 PLACE THURSDAY

Miss Margaret E. Farrell, daughter of James Farrell of 150 Madison ave nue, will become the bride of Henry L. Nolan of 547 Arctic street. at a pretty wedding, al St. Augustine's ing. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. Father M. l.. Heagan, O. P, of Ossining,o N. r., very intimate friend of the Farrell family A lengthy program of nuptia1 music will be played by Prof. Fritz K. G. Weber. organist at the church and during the service Miss Mae F1aherty will sing % Promise Me"
 The bride will be attractively at tired in a suit of blue velour with col lar and cuffs of opossum fur. Her grey pfcslure hat will be trimmed with ribbon of the same color. A cor complete the costume. Miss Farrell will be attended by Miss Mary Sasko. who will wear @ suit of blue duvetyn and a hat of taupe duve.yn trimmed with blue. She will have a corsage of daybreak roses. Joseph Dunigan will be the best man.
 After the ceremony a wedding breakfast and reception for the i'm mediate friends will be held at the home of the brides father. In the afternoon the couple will leave for a honeymoon at Washington, D. c. They will be at home at 547 Arctic street after December 1st.
 Miss Farrell has been the guest at numerous showers and bridal par ges since the announcement of her en- gagem ent. She was employed at the U. M. c. while MT. Nolan Is connected with the Connecticut company
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-08
MRS. BERGDOLL ASKS , S10,000 A YEAR AS
 "CASTLE CARETAKER
Sends In Bill After Being Ordered To Vacate
 Dwelling.

Philadelphia, Nov. s-Mrs. Emma c. Bergdoll. who has been ordered to vacate "Bergdoll Castle.'' which the government maintains is owned by her son. Grover c. Bergdol1, notor- ious draft evader and fugitive from justice, has sent the government bill at the rate of s10,000 year for her services as caretaker of the dwelling.
 Colonel Thomas W. Miller, alien property custodian, in a statement yesterday, said that when Mrs. Berg doll had been directed to vacate on Oct. it was because she had main tained 1t was an effort for her to ad- minister the property.
 She admitted the property belong ed to Grover, the statement said, and made charge of $10,00O a year for admin istering 1t.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-08
PLAZA FIGURES IN DELIBERATIONS
 OF ALDERMEN

The Board of Aldermen met in their last official session for the 1920-21 term last night. Toaay's election will change the personnel, and many new faces will be seen when the board convenes again.
 Plaza benefits and dama ges figured prominently in the nights business. Alderman R. Arthur Brown intro- duced one resolution accepting a $10,0 settlement for the city's claim of s44.e02 against Roderick J. and Angus H. Mackenzie, owners of the Public Market. The resolution did not go through. and was referred to the City Attorney.
 John H. Carlson's petition to es- tabEsh an eight foot building line on Pequonock street was granted, all though considerable sentiment was expressed against 1t at a recent public hearing.
 The hucksters ordinance, which prohibited peddlars from announcing their wares except by whistle or bell. was rescinded by a resolution Of Alderman Baker.
 The United Illuminating Company's S petition for permission to extend East Main street to the harbor was re . ferTed to the committee on Streets and Sidewalks
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-08
FINAL DRIVE IS ON
 IN SENATE TO PASS
 NTAX-REVISION BILL

Washington, Nov. s-The tax re- vision bill now faces its third re-writ- ing, this tins by the House and Sem ate conferees.
 The measure finally was passed early. today by the Senate. 3s to 24. at the end of a continuous, session lasting nearly 16 hours. It will be returned to the House, when that body recenvenes tomorrow and Re publican leaders there plan to send it to conference Thursday may reach the President for his approval late in the month.
 At rough estimate treasury -ex- perts say the bill in its present form would net approximately S3, ,25O,OOO,- present law and about the amount of revenue which treasury officers have said the government must have Eventually the bill, the experts assert about .s75O, 1000, 900 a year.
 While they undoubtedly win make many changes in the measure, the conferees are not expected to ma the bi1f now stands there are just three major provisions on which the House and Senate agree. They are repeal of the excess profits tax and the transportation taxes next January 1, and the retention of pres ent4tax on corporation capital stock
 Other outstanding provisions of the bill are:
 A reduction in the maximum in come surtaX rate from 65 per, cent on all over S1.0e0,000 to 50 percent on all over s20O,000 as against the House reduction to 32 per cent on all over $69,000.
 Retention of the House provision granting increased normal exemptions of $500 to heads of families raV1ng net incomes of 5000 or less and $2OO on account of dependents.
 Repeal of the S2.OOO normal eA- emption to corporations except n the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-08

case of those having net incomes of S25,000 or less.
 An increase in the estate tax max imum rate from 25 per cent on all over $10,O00,00O to 50 per cent on all over s10O.0O0. Increased taxes on medicinal beer, wine and whiskey-
 A provision taxing gifts of prop erty by any person at rates ranging tween 10000 and S5O,00O to 25 per cent on all over s1O.00O.00O.
 Repeal of the excise taxes on chew ing gum, sporting goods, musical in struments, electric fans and many other articles well as the stamp taxes on proprietary medicines and toilet preparations. The levies on fountain drinks and ice cream also are out.
 The big fight between the Senate and House is expected to develop over the income sur tax rate with the gen. eral belief at both ends of the capitol that the~conferees will reach com promise at a figure around 40 per cent. House opinion leaders believe they can scotch the movement among some republican from western states to have the House instruct its man agers to accept the Senate maximm rate.
 In the final drive in the Senate last night to pass the bill many amend ments were offered but few of them were accepted. The most important  gifts of property which $ designed to prevent evasion Of the sur tax by wealthy individuaIs by a distribution of their property among their rela- tives.
 Under another amendment, gains realized by tax payers from the sale of corporation stock would be taxed on the full amount instead of only 10 per cent as it was claimed would be the case had the capital asset defi- hilton in the bill remained unchanged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-08
Personals

An informal dance will be given on Thursday evening, November 10th at 1S1 State St., by the Tuesday Night Social club for the benefit of a very sick member. There will be a. de- hghtful entertainment given before the dance and the Melody Four will furnish music. Refreshments will be served.
 An important meeting of the Jew ish Women's Council was held last evening in the parlor of the Park Avenue Temple.
 A meeting of the Bridgeport League of Women Voters will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock in the Business and Professional Wo- mems club. Delegates will be chosen for the State convention to be reld Nov. 18th and fTth In Hartford Mrs Lynn W. Wilson. chairman of the local branch will preside and re- quests all members to be present.
 Miss Minerva and Miss Fannie M Pious of 115 Roosevelt street have re- turned to their home. after spending the weekend in New York city,
 The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies of Charity Of St, Vincent de Paul. will be held tomorrow after noon, Nov. 9th. at S;90 in the nurses home on Hunting street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-08
OLDER MEN ARE
 INVITED TO JOIN
 NEW ORCHESTRA

Y. M c. A members will be fla vorai with fine music during the coming season if the plans of the So- cial DeparG Gment materialize. It is hoped that an orchestra, composed of several older men will be formed with rehearsals at the r. M. c. A. building weekly. Several men hsye already expressed their. willingness and desire to form an orchestra. Messrs. Palmer and Thornton of the Automatic Ma chine comany and John Rubens of 1,42s Fairfield avenue have< signed up."
 The object of the formation of an orchestra is to geh together a group Of older men once a week for a friendly and social time; men who play some musical instrument and would like to play together for their mutual benefit and enjoyment Any one wishing further information con cerning the proposed orchestra will see R. G. Kennedy at the r. M. c. A.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-08
RETIREMENT BOARD JOINED
 BY 1 1000 NEW TEACHERS
They Indicate Large Number Teaching In Connecticut Schools For First Time This Year = Receipts
 Increase $67 653.

653.S9 in receipts between January and November this year over the same period in 1920, the 1921 receipts being $24s,479.36 as against $780, 825.47. The receipts represent as sessments obtained from teachers salaries is said to be one of the req sons for the increased receipts.
 There are now 105- teachers receiv- ing pensions, the average monthly pension being $32.25. The average length of serwce of those of the as- -sociation members at retirement was forty years. Since the enactment this year of a disability clause three teachers have been retired because of disability.
 Refunds to teachers who have withdrawn from service in Connecti- cut tota11ed S47,861.23 between Jan uary and November this year as against $3S, S,46s.S4 in the same period in 1920.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-08

Hartford, Nov. S-As an indication of~the large number of teachers who began teaching in Connecticut sch ools for the first time this year, the teach CTS retirement board announced yes terday that 1000 new members had joined the retirement association this fall membership in this case being compulsory, as under the Jaw teach CTS who have no record of service in this state previous to 1917 must join the association.
 Thus far this fall seventy-fve vol- untary members have joined the as- sociation. Voluntary membership for teachers who were in service in this state before 19Al- and who did not join the association after its es- tablishment by the 1917 General As sembly Voluntary members joining g now pay assessments with interest since 1917.
 There has been an increase of s67,-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-08

STATE OF CONNECTICUT. District
 of Fairfield, Probate Court, November 4, 1921
 Estate of Louis Vog1er, late of the Town of Fairfield, dn said District, deceased; The Count of Probate for the District of Fairfie cid, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly at tested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make 1rn- mediate payment to
 FRANCES vOGLER, Administratrix. STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District
 Novernber 2nd, 1921.
 Estate of Edward M. Finnegan. late of the ToUvn of Bridgeport, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly at- tested, within said time, win be de- barred @ recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make tnrn ediate payment to
 BELLA L. FTNNEGAN,
 Adrninistratrix. Care of Attorney Frederick D. Nor gan, 1115 Main St., Bridgeport, Conn. as
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-08
TODAY'S WANTS,

or four carpenters for
 rough work. Inquire at Sound View
 House, Belle Island, Norwalk.
 FOR RENT, 256 Bunnell St., tenements.
 l Of rooms. 1 of rooms, 1 of
 rooms, everything complete: the price
 is satisfactory. Apply to 262 Bunnell LOSr..sunday evening, black fur neck
 scraf. riding in jitney between Court
 land St. and Clinton Ave. Reward if
 returned to l.. V. Tyrrell, 653 Lafayette
 St. Hsa"p A NICELY FURNISHED front room,
 first floor. for light housekeeping;
 3soIsy isHndy griylsege ysgg steam asat ass ssss- DISTRICT OF HATFIELD. Court of
 Estate of Ward Wax eman. late Of estate estate in ai said District, atie deceasd. ' fea'
 The Executrix having applied for an order authorizing and empowering her to sell certain real estate belonging to more fully appears; it Is
 heard and determined at the Court of Probate in Fairfield in said District on 10 o'clock in the forenoon. and that mo- tice be given of the pendency of said application and of the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing. this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said District. and by giv. either personally or by mailing to each. postage prepaid, copy of this order all on or before the 10th day of Novem- Der, A. D. 1921, and return make to this
 Attest: BACON WAKEMAN, Judge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-08
DIED.

WARD-In Stratford, Sunday. Nov. 6, 1921. Mary A. Cavanaugh, wife of Allison H. Ward.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 19S Warwick avenue, Stratford, on Wednesday, Nov. g, at S:30 a. m., and from St. James church at a. m. with solemn high mass.
 Interment St. MfchaePs ceme- tery. H7b* WAUGH-In this city, Nov. ', 1921, Margaret Phelan, wife of Fred Waugh, aged A years. months, 2 / days.
 Friends are Invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her brother, William J. Phe}an, 106 Jefferson street, on Wednesday, Nov. g, at S:30 a. m.. and from Blessed Sacrament church at g a. m.
 Inter1nent at St. Michael's ceme- tery. a"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-11-08
OBITUARY
Miss Florence E. StendahI

MISS SC6IlsIdIfI
 The funeral of Miss Florence F. Stendahl was held yesterday after noon at 2:30 from the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Carl StendahI of 604 Norman street. Rev. Hal T. KearnS officiated at the home and at the grave in Mountain Grove ceme. tery. The pail bearers were William Johnson, Frank Griffin, Thomas Byrnes, Fred Stevens. James Foley and Charles Hitchcock.
 The regular weekly whist~given by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Y. D. will be held on Wedne sday evening. Nov 9th, in the Hibernfan home, 161 Washington avenue. Mrs. Bernard Monahan will be in charge.