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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03
State Hospital
 To Observe Xmas

The Connecticut State Hospital at Middletown is preparing to observe the Christmas holidays with appro- priate festivities Every effort will be made to make the season one of rejoicing, and an aid to such end, gifts for friend1ess patients. and for those whose friends are financially un- able to provide gifts, will not only be very acceptable to them, but much appreciated by the hospital manage ment. Gifts of any description will be welcome, but men patients always appreciate ties, hats, handkerchiefs, gloves, suspenders or wearing ap- parel of any kind, while women patti ents appreciate aprons, ribbons handkerchiefs. hats, gloves, etc.
 Packages should be addressed to the Connecticut State Hospital, Middle town, Conn.,, and marked "Christmas Donation They should be sent so as to reach the hospital not later than December goth. If the donor will also write name and address upon the package, prompt acknowledgment of the gift will be made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03
Great Interest Tn
 Next Weeks Concert

In the completion of arrangements for the coming concert of the Ora 1orfo society, next Tuesday evening, at the High school, the following peo- pie have been selected as ushers for the occasion: H. N. Sanborn and s. N. Beans. head ushers; asst sted by F. w. Barney, R. w. Beers, H. c. Ben nett, Hugh Blodget, John l.. Christie, Otis D. CoveH, E. P. Dodge, R. R. Dodge, F. A. Farren, s iuart s. Foster P. l.. Green, David fleming, N. D. HoVen, M. l.. McNair, M. R. Perry W. J. RaIcroft, A. w. Rutter, J. w Sallenberger, F. J. Tiffany, and E. F. Washburn.
 Those who are the invited guests who have signified their intention o1 being present next Tuesday evening, are as follows: Percy A. Grainger and mo her, New York City; Mir. and Mrs. F. V. Burton, Boston, Mass. Mrs. Frances Osborn Kellogg, Derby Conn.,; Prof. William Lyon Phelps Yale University, New Haven. Conn. George Chadwick Stock, 15S Maple street, New Haven, Conn; Prof Harry B. Jepson, 42 College street, New Haven, Conn; Carl Stoeckel Norfolk. Conn; Thomas NJ. Prentice, 3S4 Whitney avenue, New Haven Conn: Arthur J. Bassest, and MT. Lovett, directors, WorcesteE County Musical Association; Prof. David Stanley Smith, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.,; Frank I<asschau, Asst Conductor, Norfolk Festival; Paul B. Morgan, Worcester, Mass.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03
p. 0. CLERKS ID
 DINE TONIGHT

She first annual inter-town dinner of the National Association of Post Office clerks will be held tonight in Can terbury Hall. There will be about 150 persons at the dinner including Assistant Postmaster T. Kelly and a delegation of 30 from Waterbury and Postmaster P. J. Shea with 10 clerks from Derby. Before the dinner a bowling match will be held between Bridgeport Waterbury and Bridgeport and Derby. The committee in charge of the affair is W. McAuliff, chair man, W. Stenson and J. H. McMaho on. The following menu will be served tonight:
 Turkey soup, Relish, Olives, Pickles, Roast Vermont turkey with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, pie, ice cream, coffee or tea
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03

The regular Industrial League bas- ketball games will be played at the Industrial Service Center on Barnum avenue, Tuesday evening. The Poly gome team will play the Yalettes and the American Fabric girls will play the St. James team. Dancing will follow and the Exc orchestra will furnish the music for dancing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03

It has been said that not one woman in change without experiencing train of very annoying and sometimes painful symptoms. Those dreadful hot flashes, sinking spells, spots before the eyes, dizzy spells, nervousness, are only few of the symptoms. Every woman at this age should profit by Mrs. Block s expert ence and try Lydia E. Pinkhan's Vege- table Compound.
 If you have the slightest doubt that Lydia E. Pinkham's s Vegetable Com pound will help you, write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass, about your health. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by woman, and held in strict confidence.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03
MEXICAN SUFFERERS TO BE AIDED BY
 COMMISSION

Mexico City, Dec. 3-Spain, France Holland, Great Britain and Italy have hccetped Mexicos recent invitation to appoint members of a mixed claims com mission to assess damages sl1f- fered by foreigners during the per 1ods of revolution in Mexico, accord ing to Fl Dem mocrata. The newspa- per asserts that the first delegations will arrive in Mexico City early in De- Eember to start deliberations.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03

two years. l saw Lydia B. Pinkham's We ge table Com pound advertised in the paper and got good results from taking it. I recom- mend your medicine to my friends and you may publi s h this fact as a testi, monial. Mrs ROB, ERT BLOCK, Box 542, .HonkinS Minn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03

Mrs. Thomas P. Hearn was hostess at a delightful card party held last evening for the benefit of the Catho Ec Community house. Whist, pin ooh1e and bridge was played and many valuable prizes awarded. Mrs. Hearn was assisted by Mrs. B. L. Sullivan, Mrs. Thomas Weller, Miss Alice Curnfas and Miss Josephine Flynn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03
7heSn1ith=NurTayln 5
1ber of Retail Board, Chamber of Commerce ssk sss

mon and divine service at 10:30 a. m. Sunday school and Bible class at 12:10, noon. Every Name Visitation canvass of the people of the parish from D. m. to D. m. Evening prayer and sermon at 7:30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03
airfield.

The next to final footba1l~game will be held at Legion Field, Sunday when the Tigers of this town will clash with the Sacred Hearts of Bridgeport. The Sacred Heart team has a reputation one of the finest teams in the county and grave fears are held for Fair fields undefeated Tigers. The largest crowd that has ever turned out to football game is expected tomorrow at Legion Field. Manager Carl Schick has had the field roped off and has taken many precautions to handle the big crowd.
 The lineup for this Sunday has not been agreed upon as yet but the fol- lowing players will probably appear beating to the Bridgeport team: J. Ward. right ha1fback; c. Riess. left halfback; J. Watson, fu1lback; G. Rid s th left isfa sqd as1e a edo j. TEhs Bi5hey enq ngh tackle; F. Burke, left guard; B. Hen ry, right guard: P. Whalley. center; c. Schtck, quarterback and captain The following will be on the substi- Morris. J. Cavanaugh and B. Hands.
 A Christmas Bazaar will be held next week. December and 10 in Sherman hall by the members of St. PauTs church. There will be attrae- tions of all kinds including food, cake and candy tables. There will be dane. ing both evenings. The proceeds Of the fair will be fer the benefit of the church.
 Fairfeld's new theatre is being rushed to completion by the Moon Construction company. Huge girders which will support the dome of the theatre arrived here last week are of a few weeks before the new play house will be ready for Fairfield the atregoers.
 esf1 IT ed the Red Mems theatre and it is eX- pected that it will also be ready in a few weeks
 Mems minstrel show will be given the week before Easter. The show is under the direction of Edward Hart of Bridgeport. MT. Hart conducted l pected that the performance th1s year will be as successful as last | years.
 at St. PauPs Protestant Episcopal church tomorrow by the Rt. Rev. B. c. Acheson. Suffragen Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Connectieqt. | 10:30 services.
 Ex-Postmaster William O. Burr is assisting John M. Donaldson, the new { | postmaster's office. MT. Donaldson ! was on the job bright and early again | this morning and received many con- | gratu1ationS from his friends. Post | office inspectors searched all the records of the office and found every thing to their satisfaction. No l changes will be made in the person.
 mel of the office because all the car
 riers and clerks come under the civil service act.
 | On Dec. 23 the Yeernskna Camp Fire Girls of Greenfield Hill will give a play in the Greenfield Country club | entitled 'fS sndiSh of Standish." Mrs. B. Winchester, guardian of the Camp, | is directing the play.
 | Joseph Toth of Mill Plain, will | leave early next week for Pennsy1va- mia on a business trip. MT. 10th will probably locate in Pennsylvania wi fh l the General Electric Co. | A. L. Donovan, owner of the Un- | quowa Hotel spent Wednesday and | Thursday in New Haven as the guest | of his sister. While in New Haven MT. Donovan witnessed the S3O0,O00 fire al the plant of the Seamless Rub | Der Go.
 l Mrs. Thomas P. Hearn was hostess ] at a delightful card party held last
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03

In response to popular appeal, the Christmas sale which is being held by the Bridgeport Art League, will be open until 10 o'clock this evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03
POLICE LOOKING FOR
 YOUNG STORE ROBBER

Police are looking for a 16-year-old boy who stole $2O from the cash reg ister in the store of B. L. Pokras, 695 Beechwood avenue. The young man entered the store yesterday afternoon, ordered a bag of coal, and while ihe proprietor was filling the order. leaped over the counter and seized the money.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03

Announcement has been made that 1t is probable rehearsa1s for the musi- cal comedy to be presented by the Junior League, will not start until af- ter Christmas.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03
HOW WOMEN
 OF MIDDLE AGE
May Escape the Dreaded Suf-
 ferings of that Period by Taking Mrs. Blocks Advice

Hopkins, Minn. During Change of Life had hot flashes and Suffered for
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03

A. L. Donovan, owner of the Un- quowa Hotel, spent Wednesday and Thursday in New Haven as the guest of his sister. While in New Haven MT. Donovan witnessed the S3O0,OO fire al the plant of the Seamless Rub Der Go.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03

Joseph Toth, of Mill Plain, will leave early next week for Pennsylva- mia on a business trip. MT. 10th will probably locate in Pennsylvania wi fh the General Electric Co.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03

Miss Henrietta Bishop of Washing ton avenue, was the hostess at a meeting of the Thfmble club, Thurs day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03

On Dec. 23 the Yeernskna Camp Fire Girls of Greenfield Hill will give g. play in the Greenfield Country club entitled IS sndish of Standish.'' Mrs. B. Winchester, guardian of the Camp, is directing the play.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03
M ore Silk Stripe
 Shirting %ide Sa 5a'h 48C "'

So good was this fine shirting that we were fore ed to make a recorder, so as to take care of the great de- mand. It just seems that this collection is greater in variety of patterns than be- fore. Now is the time to get it for the making of Mems Gift Shirts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03
Infants White
 Leggings
 S1.29 pair

They are knitted of pure worsted yarn. Of a weight that will keep the little tot warm and cozy - when mother takes him out for a stroll. They come with either open or closed feet. Excellent value. A sug- gestive gift for some little friend.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03

A class of eight will be confirmed d at St. PauPs Protestant Episcopal church tomorrow by the Rt. Rev. E. c. Acheson. Suffragen Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Connecticut. Bishop Acheson will preach at the 1O:30 services.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03

A Christmas Bazaar will be held next week, December g and 10 in Sherman hall by the members of St. Paurs church. There will be attrae- lions of all kinds including food, cake and candy tables, There will be danc- ing both evenings. The proceeds of the fair will be fer the benefit of the church,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03

It was learned today that the Red Mems minstrel show will be given the week before Easter. The show Is under the direction of Edward Hart of Bridgeport. MT. Hart conducted the show given last year and it is ex- pected that the performance this year will be as successful as last years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-03

Work has again been started on .he Red Mems theatre and it is eX- oected that it will also be ready in | few weeks.
The New York herald., 1921-05-23
BOND FLOTATIONS
TOTAL S56,OOO,OOO
Lull Toward Last of Week
Important City and State
Deals This Week.

New bond iotations were numerous in
the first part OF last week and agree
gated approximately 500 900 900, but in
the last two or three days activity
ceased and bankers and dealers ousied
themselves with Plans for handling the
500 900. 900 French loan.
The most important offering last week
was IS. .0cc 600 OF twenty year per cent.
gold bonds of the United States of Brs-
zil The next in size was the Duauesne
Light Company issue OF fifteen year
~ per cent convertible gold deben-
lures An issue OF 81, 900 600 OF the Gov
ernment of Newfoundland fifteen year
6Is per cent. bonds was sold quickly and
an offering OF more than 5000, 900 of s-a
per cent. equipment trust certificates
of the Chicago and Northw estern Rail-
way was oversubscribed in few hours.
Other szahle issues offered 10 the
public last week were: S.500.ooo of the
American Power and Light Company's
twenty year SIS: 81 $4,000 OF the san
Diego Consolidated Gas and Electric
company's first and refund'nG mort
gage per cent. gold bonds. S.5oo, 90
of the American Bosch Magnetic Corpo-
rations per cent. sinking fund gold
notes and 81 250.0OC OF Minneapolis 6s.
Some important State and city deals
are scheduled for the next two or three
probably will total more than 10000
900. When that business and the new
French loan shall have been placed the
investment market will have absorbed
close to So 900 900, 900 worth OF new se
eurities since the first Of the year and II
is thought that il will be allowed to rest
for period.
On June Q the State of New York
will award SAL. 500. 600 OF its long term
per cent bonds The bonds are to be
issued in serial form. instead OF having
a straight term OF thirty to fifty years.
Michigan will offer for sale on June Is
$50 600 900 OF It's thirty year ~ per
cent soldiers bonus bonds and New
Jersey will offer ST. 900, 900 Of its sol
diers' bonus and bridge and tunnel
bonds Other State and city offerings
in June will total about 81 900. 600
1t is doubtful that half of the foreign
Government financing being discussed
will ever come to anything, Among the
countries said to have bonds to sell here
are Uruguay. Argentina. Peru and Can
ada. 1t was reported early in the week
that the British Union of South Africa
had been successful in negotiating loan
here. but ii developed that the Union had
succeeded in raising f5.0o0oo0 in Lon
don. thus postponing. ii not eliminst ting.
borrowing in this market
The New York herald., 1921-05-23
CUBA'S AFFAIRS NOW
PUT ON BETTER BASIS
Not Settled Whether CroWdey
Will Remain There Long.

HAVANA, May 22.-The trouhlops G-,-
ban political situation appears 10 have
ended. temporarily at least, with Tho
Inauguration OF DR.. Zayas. Tho port
congestion has been eliminated. and
the recommendations OF Presidcne
zayas in his message TO Congress show
what measures the Administrator
hopes 10 adopt to lii the country
from it's present banking and CONNER
cial difficulties.
1t is not yet settled whether CEN
Crowder. after aiding in the formula
tion of the new Administration pro-
gramme. will remain long enough to SEQ
Congress complete the vast amount OF
legislation which will be required to
put the programme on working basis.
although both former President Memo
cal and President Zayas have gone OFF,
cially on record in favor OF the United
States allowing Gen. Crowder TO corr
tinue his advisory work for the Cuban
Government.
The New York herald., 1921-05-23
A.F.L. SEEKS TO ADD
MILLION MEMBERS
Gompers to Lead a Nationwide
Recruiting Campaign Af-
ter June Session.
Special Despatch 10 THE NKw YORK HrsaLo
New York Herald .;urean.

Special Despatch 10 THE NKw YORK HERALD.
New York Herald .:urean,
Washington. ID. c., Nav 2e.
A nationwide recruiting campaign 10
boost Us membership to the 5000, 600
mark is about 10 be begun by the Amer
lean Federation of Labor under the per
sonal direction OF Samuel Gompers, ii
was announced to-day at federation
headquarters.
Two thousand organizers will swing
into action in all sections OF the coun-
try. with Mr.. Gompers stumping the
country. after the annual meeting Of the
federation in Denver early in June, ac
corting to present plans. The federation
has now 1000. 900 members, according to
the official records.
The campaign is organized labor's
answer to the movements 10 cut wages
and establish an open shop, which have
failed, Mr.. Gompers charged in a state
ment
Having failed by coercive tactics 10
force autocracy in industry" said Mr..
Gompers "the National Association OF
Manufacturers now proposes 10 silence
the workers by promising few OF their
representatives seats on boards OF direc-
tors of corporations. This would be An
empty honor indeed The hopes and as
pirations of labor cannot be satisfied by
on the back Sincerity OF employers can
be best shown in the contents of pay en-
veiopes.
The failure OF the campaign 10 de-
stroy trade unionism proves two things,
first that the working people want trade
orga nizations and will not De driven
from their protection. and second, that
trade unionism, therefore is fundamen-
tally right and a vital part of American
democracy The opportunity seems fit
ting TO say TO the workers of America
and to employers that the American
Federation OF Labor ia about 10 begin
reorganizing campaign. Organization
work continues at all times. but this
work Is TO be intensified. The language
OF unionism will be carried to every cor
ner OF the land. Immediately following
the Denver convention next month u Is
my purpose 10 visit number Of cities
o. encourage the unorganized TO Join our
movement" !"
The New York herald., 1921-05-23
SPANISH GRAIN CROP POOR.
Reports From Provinces Indicate
Diminished Yield.

MADRID May 22.-Spanish grain
crops are expected TO be much poorer
this year than last, according to par
tial preliminary figures furnished to
the Government by the provinces. sharp
declines are shown in the wheat bar
hey, rye and oats estimates. Whea.
figures, without reckoning the five mis-
sing provinces, show Weld of os.-
500, 900 metric auintais. as against az
500 900 last year a metric quintal Is
equivalent to 220 sc pounds
The barley crop for 1921 is esu-
mated at II 500 900 metric auintais,
compared with last years yield OF 49,
500. 900 metric auintals Rye shows
1000. 900 metric quintals, against 900
900. and oats, $4,000 compared with
& 900. 900.
The New York herald., 1921-05-23
URGED TO INVESTIGATE
ALABAMA COAL FIELDS
Secretary DaUis Told Civil
Rights Are Violated.

WAsHfNGroN. May -. - Secretary
Davis has been urged by the American
Civil Liberties Union TO investigate con-
oitions IN the Alabama coal fields. A
letter from the union TO the Secretary.
made public to-day, charges that the
recent settlement OF the strike Of the
union was not ma ndatory, was a gross
injustice TO the miners and perpetuates
conditions which may break out any
time into open industrial conflict"
III also is charged that during the
strike civil rights were openly violated
by the Governors orders. The appeal
to Secretary Davis to intervene, Off
GERS OF the union said, was made on the
ground that the State authorities in
Alabama have done and will do nothing
TO improve conditions"
The New York herald., 1921-05-23

special Cobls 10 The NKw YORK HraALp.
CopDrloht, 1897. by THE NEW YORK HEa,Lu
New York Herald Bureau.
London. MAY 81.
gradual Improvement in the fur
trade with prices showing an advance
in the April sales Of from 0 to 30 per
cent on January prices is shown in the
report Of the Hudsons Bay Company on
the public fur sales. The only dull spot
was m the China goods. Tor which there
was very little demand.
The report shows tina; 1871 badger
skins were sold as compared with ! 3. 9s6
last year Badger skins were a nota BILE
exception as the price declined 20 per
cent under January. when the lowest
level for the fur trade generally was
reached German buyers purchased
freely OF an classes Of furs this year.
while the French took less interest than
usual.
Beaver OF which 6i06 skins we're
sold increased 10 per cent. wildcat.
sos skins. 25 per cent. advance. The
demand for chnchilla, OF which 2.155
skins were sold, showed a marked In
crease over January. when the goods
had 70 br Withdrawn. and prices were
much higher There was a big demand
for ermine. Of which Ss.393 skins were
sold and the price advanced 20 per cent.
Fisher skins advanced 80 per cent,
blue fox 20 TO 25 per cent silver fox
(s.i05 skins 10 to s per cent. higher
white FORK 25 per cent advance. lynx 30
per cent, American marten C3.3S0
skins 20 per cent. advance, aum mar
ten 25 TO 80 per cent advance. stone
marten t4.35i skinsl no advance. mink
t26.s03 skins) 80 per cent advance
otter 15 per cent advance. Russian
"a pie GAS skins no advance, wolf cas-.
sS4 skins 90 per cent advance. voiver-
Inc 20 per cent advance, Austria har
oposum f223. go skins so per cent ad.
vance, ringtall opossum t26.1o6 skins
rs per cent advance
Sealskin sold well at considersble
decline from the prices obtained In pre-.
vious sales Eleven tiger skins yer,
sold as compared with twenty two last
year. The prices were considerably
higher The total number or skins sole
runs up into the millions. OF whicn 42S'
were bear skins and s.7s5 kangaroo
skins.
The New York herald., 1921-05-23
HOUSE G.. 0. P. SPLITS
OVER LUMBER DUTY
Minnesota Delegation Leads
Fight on Tariff Advocated
i'm South. ...
Special Despatch TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington. ID. C.. May 2s.

New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. C.. May e.
Republican harmony III the House Is
seriously threatened because Of opposl-
ton to certain schedules proposed for
the permanent tariff bill.
The proposed lumber schedule, TO
which Chairman Fordney of the Ways
and Means Committee is committed.
has furnished the first evidence of a
break 1t is proposed TO apply sched-
ule of 81 on rough lumber and 81 on
the finished product
The Minnesota delegation. solidly
Republican. has declared the prepared
schedule ''indefensible.'
With Representative knutsen, whip
of the House, as chairman. the delega-
ton met and chose Representatives An
derson. Newton and Steenerson to pro-
test to Chairman Fordney.
I,umbermen OF the Northwest oppose
a duty on lumber. saying their industry
does not need it, while the proposed
schedule is supported by the pine pro-
ducers Of the South.
Opponents of the proposed schedule
say that the luNlpeT lnuuSklN uoeS Aul
need the tariff. adding that the housing
shortage in the United States estimated
at 1250,000 homes, is so acute as TO
make even the slightest increase in cost
Of building materials a mistake. These
conditions. they insist, will not only re-
suit in hardship. but in bad health con-
ditions and in gross immortality on ac-
count of congestion.
They argue also that the annual tim
Der growth OF this country is about
one seventh of the country's needs, with
the result that the timber supply OF
the United States at present will be
exhausted within fifty years. In view
of the fact that the Forestry Depart
ment is spending s7.0oo.OOo year for
reforestation and for the protection of
the present growth Of timber, they in
sist that every piece Of lumber imported
from abroad is a tree saved in this
country.
The Minnesota delegation is receiving
the assistance OF those who see in the
housing shortage menace TO health
and morals.