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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-13
IE world has been so over

I<HE world has been so over H whelmed of late years with it gruesome events that the re lexcited Jess horror than it should. The
 details as to the number of killed and Il wounded are not yet exactly known. \ nor is the scaESe of the explosion | ilefnitely, determined. It is .probable II indeed, that the exact cause will never E be made public, for, even if it should I be ascertained. Sthe German experts will not be likely to take the world E into their confidence.
 II The particular purpose of the Oppau plant was one of the most important Y indeed, it may be said the most impor- tant-of the German war industries, and great secrecy was maintained in
 regard to it. It seems to be establish
 ed that. if Germany. had not had at
 command a satisfactory method of ob- ttaining the chemicals from which to manufacture high explosives and chemical fertilizers, the war would have closed in less than a year, for the only other source of these ma terials is the Chile nitrate, the supply Sof which would have been completely i cut off by the British blockade
 One of the Largest.
 The Oppau plant was operated by II the Baden Anilin and Soda Factory often designated the Basf. one of the ' largest plants in the world, manufac- turing a great variety of chemicals. 'f The portion in which the explosion occurred was for the manufacture of lammonia, with subsequent conversion
 of some of this into nitric acid. The raw materials are air and water, so
 that no blockade can obstrIict the sup
 ply of them. A German chemist named Haber was the principal in the de- HI velopment Of the practical features of the method. He has lately received a Nobel prize for his work in this direc-
 tion.
 n Many of the details of the method, as operated at Oppau, are closely kept II secrets, but it is known that the main N features are the mixing of nitrogen | and hydrogen gases under high pres Y sure-about 5000 pounds to the N square inch-and under high tempera- N ture. Even in these conditions, the chemical action can not be brought about without the presence of third
 substance. which is not used up in 'i the action, but which acts. by it's pres
 ence.
 'I Such actions are now well known in E. Chemistry, and the third substances
 are called "catalysts.'' In the first
 experiments by Haber. a very rare { substance was employed, but later more abundant materials were found. and it is doubtless one of the most inn Fl portant secrets of the present opera jl ton as to what the catalyst is and how it is used. The very high pressures re- ft quired make explosions likely, and the | high temperatures add to this risk, be- cause they weaken the metal used for l the construction of the pressure tanks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-13

In view of the extraordinary re- sourcefulness of the Germans, it is not beyond the bounds of possibility that this explosion was planned in order to conceal some constructions from the representatives Of the enemy na- tions now in possession of the terri tory, and that the action took place
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-13

them. The air offers an unlimited supply of nitrogen, and several pro- cesses are now known for converting it into ammonia and nitric acid. Of these the Haber process seems to be
 the best, but it's operation requires very high technical skill and involves peril. Further research will, however,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-13
Wind Tunnel Still Used
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 section. At one end is a four-bladed propeller, very similar to an airplane propeller in appearance, which, driven by constant motor speed, sucks air throughout the tunnel at any rate up the tunnel is placed the model airplane or wing surface to be tested. Delicate apparatus connected with the model under test records every force and movement, while skilled observers note the action of the mechanism un- der varying conditions. From the records thus secured the safety and capacity of the airplane is determined.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-13
(CouRTEsy PHILADELPHIA REcoRD.S

be likely to solve these problems and bring the process within the list of simple and safe chemical operations. The Muscle Shoals plant established by the United States during the war was intended for use of the Haber process, and was brought into limited operation It is to be hoped that it will be fully developed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-13

The German chemists tried to over come this danger of explosion by bury ing the tanks in the ground, and it will be noticed in the picture of the ruins volcano, is a conspicuous feature. In some of the details of the process additional liability to explosion occurs, and hence it is not surprising that
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-13

prematurely, and was far more violent than was anticipated. Yet this is not probable.
 The ixation of the nitrogen of the atmosphere is a necessity for modern civilization. The Chile deposits are regarded as not far from exhaustion, and, so far as now known, there are no other sources that will substitute
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-13

such an accident happened. Modern experience with high explosives and other substances produced under ab- dence of the uncertainty of their ac tion, and their liability to decompose with the disengagement of very high pressures and often poisonous prod ucts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-13
G z. z

E ECHANICAI. IOaulnS and uH- I'VE loading devices are an old
 story now, says the Scien- tific American, but here is 8 new angie of this interesting work. At Oakland. Cal, and at New Orleans, and doubt less at other points which have not come to our attention, pneumatic handling of bulk materials is now the order of the day, and these are taken out of the ships hold or put fn with out being touched by hand, shovel or other instrument. The air pipe sucks the cargo out of the hold, carries it to the freight car, and packs it securely
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
CITY REACHED OUOTALN IRISH
 RELIEF DRIVE

Representative of the American Committee for Relief in Ireland are busily engaged today in removing their supplies from Room 3S, Start field Hotel, the headquarters of the committee, which will be vacated to- day The campaign has now closed with Bridgeport reaching it's quota. of $35,0o0. St Augustine's led the par ishes in amount collected with S7,2SS, with Sacred Heart second with S5,- 733.90. St. Patrick's was third with $4,251.1S. and the remaining totals were: Blessed Sacrament, $3,740.3S; St Charles, S3,700; St Peters, S2,- 2S7-22; St. Mary'a S2315-94; St. Thomas CFairfield), s1,415; and St. James (Stratford) $1,207.12 The remainder was made up of headquar- ters collections and the proceeds of the United Irish Societies ball, which it is estimated will reach just about the amount necessary to make the quota
 At the final meeting of the com mittee all workers were exhorted to cooperate in the Community Chest movement The relief organization munity Chest drive, but some time later in the month the generals, cap- tains and workers will be called to- gether for a social affair in celebra- tion of reaching the S35,0O0 mark.
 The following late contributions are reported: James Ravens, s100; D. NJ Read Co, $50: Rowland & Co.,, $50; Mrs. James A McElroy, S1O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
Japs Eager To Hear Of Arms
 CurtaiIlrlent

ToIio, April Large audiences greet Yukto Ozaki everywhere as the EceIebrated par1iam e1tarian tours the Ecountry to awaken public support TOT tfis project of an international agree .ment in naval and military curta1l- fment
 The Osaka Mainichi notes that the gbis crowds at the OZaki meetings in
 Kobe. Osaka and Kyoto show now 5earnest the public is to learn some thing about the big question at issue ] Fees are charged for admission to the lectures and the Mainichi thinks that :tne large attendance despite the en- ftrance charge is an important sign {of the time and indicates which way ] the wind is blowing
 The money raised is to be devoted ito educational objects among stud fents.
 ] Interviewed after one of the meet Sings by a reporter of the Japan iJapaf Chronicle; MT. Ozali said a great many of his student auditors wanted to know how he proposed to
 make effective his idea for armament restriction. The answer he gave was .that America. England and Japan Should enter into a plan for the re-
 duction of ornaments and he hoped :that America would make the 1lrst proposal within the next few months In the event that the United states fails to make this proposal, then Mr
 Ozaki believed that Japan should
 take the initiadve-
 'fYhen the agreement is made" he added, ''it will be kept Besides, ac- icording to the eighth article of the League of ations covenant, all na- Etipns have promised a reduction of ar smaments and this must be earned tout through the League"
 trWhat reasons did the members of kthe House of Representatives give flor turning down your proposal for reduction of arn1aments?" he was asked.
 lThey did not give any real reason they said that the time was not .ripe Some army men stood up and made speeches which I could see no Lmeaning in Afterwards some of the imembers came to me and said that Jheir ideas were the same as mine, .but still they voted against me- Their stronger than their sentiment or love of country"
 The interviewer mentioned that 1t appeared that large proportion of the taxes were expended for military purposes. t+be exact fis11resl' MT. Ozad ex- claimed. "Our direct taxes total 75O
 million ven, and the amount for the present fiscal year which we are spending on the army and navy IS
 76O million yen or 1o million more than our direct taxes amount to. : Direct taxes are not of course, he eN- Dlained. the governments only means T. of reyenue-there are in addition the ,-s ilway post office and telegraphs, tobacco and salt monopolies. With ; reference to his recent expulsion rom 11is party, MT. Ozaki stated that thls had been done because he had been ..naughty from a party point of view, or- as the French say, 'the was enfant terrible
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
ACID IN STOMACH
 SOURS THE FOOD
Says Excess of Hydrochloric Acid is Cause of Indi-
 gestion

A well known authority states that stomach trouble and indigestion are nearly always due to acidity-acid stomach-and not. as most folks be- ieve, from a lack of digestive juices He states that an excess of hydro chloric acid in the stomach retards di- gestion and starts food fermentation, then our meals sour like garbage in can, forming acrid fluids and gases which infate the stomach like a toy balloon. We then get that heavy empty feeling in the chest, we eructate sour food. be1ch gas, or have heart burn, fiatulence, waterbrash, or nau- sea
 He tells us to lay aside all digestive aids and instead, get from any phar- macy four ounces of lad Salts and take tablespoonful in a glass of wa ter before breakfast while it is eff fervescing. and furthermore, to con-, tinue this for one week. While relief follows the first dose, it IS important to neutralize the acidity, remove tho gas making mass. start the liver, stim- uIate the kidneys and thus promote d free flow of pure digestive juices.
 lad Salts is inexpensive and is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice. com bined with lithia and sodium phosphate. This harmless salts is used by thousands of people for stomach trouble with excellent resu1ts.-Adv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
Pres. Harding's
 Physician Is
 Energetic Man

Marion, Ohio; March 2s:-Dr. c. E. Sawyer, of Marion; Ohio, who has been appointed as President Hard ing's personal physician with the rank of Brigadier General in the medical reserve corps of the army has been a close personal friend of the President for years and during the Chicago convention was one of his most tireleSs workers
 pr: Sawyer accompanied President Harding on all of his speaking trips during the campaign He also ac- companied him on his vacation trips to Texas and Panama immediately after the election and went to Flori- da toward the end of President Hard ing's stay there and returned with the Harding party. Dr. Sawyer ac- companied MT. Harding to Washing ton for the inaugural.
 During his 26 years as a Marion table success in his profession and is head of a sanatorium southwest of Marion.
 Born January 24, 1860, near wyan- dot, Ohio. Dr. Sawyer resided at Nevada, Ohio, until about IT years of age, obtaining his literary educa- tion in the village schools there. At IT he began the study of medicine and subsequently, entered the Cleveland Medical college, where he was grad uated in 1881.
 During the World war, pr. Sawyer served as an official in the Marion County War Board which he organ ized for all war activities. He also served as secretary of the National Volunteer Service corps, an organiza- tion of doctors above the age limit for active service, which was formed for service in case the government needed their service.
 EX-PreSldent Wilson offered him a position in the army medical corps with the rank of brigadier general but he declined.
 Recently Dr. Sawyer retired as president of the American Institute of Homeopathy and for years served as chairman of the board of direct ors of that organization
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
MISS GILLANE HOSTESS FOR
 SURPRISE PARTY

Miss Mary Gillane og 119 Fremont street was hostess at a delightful sur prise party given on Saturday evening at her home in honor of Miss Mary Mcguire Dancing and music were the diversions of the evening.
 The house was attractively decor ated in lavendar and white E2aster colors. Late in the evening dainty lunch con was served.
 Those present were: Miss Mildred Farrell, Miss Mary Kelly, Miss Mar garet Buckley, Miss Mary Maloney, Miss Ethel Hanley, Miss Mary Buck ley, Miss Madelyn Farley, Miss Mary Mcguire Miss Kathryn Lee Miss Mary Griffin, Miss Katherine Murphy. Miss Agnes Gillane, Miss Ingleborg John son, Miss Mary Gi11ane, Harry Bren- nan, Harry Costello, Howard Will Hams, Andrew Sullivan, Frank Dixon, Bernard Mcguire, Frank Ryan, Charles Nevins, Fred Daley. John Ma cuire, Paul Brennan, Dannie Ryan, John Finnegan,, Frank, Whelan. Thomas Gillane. Mrs. George P. Far ley, Sr-,- and Mrs. Thomas Gillane-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
CLAIMS GIRL
 TOOK OWN LIFE

Corunna, Mich., April 4-Forrest Higgins was to be given a preliminary hearing here today on a charge of murder in connection with the death of Lucy Whittum, his 19 year old sweetheart, whose body was found be- side a railway track last Thursday.
 Prosecutor R. E. Mathews an nounced no change in his plans had been made as a result of a statement by Higgins yesterday in which the ac- cused man declared Miss Whittum took her life when told their eIope- ment would have to be postponed.
 Higgins told the prosecutor he had failed in hiS attempt to prevent the girl from swallowing the contents of O bottle Of poison and had left their meeting place believing her dead. He had not reported the affair to the authorities, he said, because he feared suspicion would rest on him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
WILL, RESTRICT
 HERRING CATCH

London, April A joint commit tee, representing the Scotch and Eng iaish herring industry. has drafted is not to exceed 90O,000 barrles of which Scotland will furnish about 100000 barrels and England the re- mainder.
 The catch will be restricted When a Scotch steam drifter has earned S5,5OO it will cease fishing. Scotch motor drifters will stop when their earnings reach S4,15O. At Yarmouth land Lowestoft steam drfterS will discontinue fishing after earning S6,- 800, and motor craft on earning S5,- GOO.
 The project is dependent on a grant of S2S75, ,O0a being made by the government, failing which, it is de Iclared by those who have devised it. .sthe industry must come to an end | and ruin and unemployment HOLLOW Min the coast ports dependent on the herring fishery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
Bankers Consider
 Blue Sky Laws

Blue sky legislation was considered at the meeting of the Securities Deal erS Association of Connecticut in Hartford this afternoon. William T. Hincks, prominent banker of Bridge port, and president of the organiZa- ton presided at the meeting, which was called at the suggestion of the legislative committee on banks. The purpose of the meeting was to draft 8 satisfactory bill to be presented to the state legislature to prohibit and penalize the sale of worthless stocks and securities, and at the same time protect worthy securities.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
PLEASED AT NOTE.

Paris, April 4-American press dispatch foreshadowing the contents of the note sent to the Berlin govern ment by Secretary Hughes are hailed with great satisfaction by the leading French journals
 Americas word,'' says L'Honnme Libre, "corneS as a powerful relief at a difficult hour of our history
 Le Gualois says: President Hard fngs administration deriving its au- thority freshfrom the American peo- pie, brings powerful evidence of the people friendship for France"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
FIFTH DISTRICT REPUBLICAN WOMEN
 TO MEET

An important meeting will be held for the 5th district Republican wom- cn tomorrow night in the club rooms on Central avenue. Mrs. George Morris. the president requests all the members to be present. Mrs. Mary Cutting of the Board of Education will be the speaker. Refreshments will be served afterwards with Mrs William McKenna in charge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
ENDORSE DELEGATE.

San Francisco, Cal, April 4-The American Labor Alliance for trade relations with Soviet Russia, at a meeting here yesterday gave endorse ment to a delegate elected by the Potters' Union of Richmond to attend an international industrial conven- ton at Moscow, Russia, on May l. Allan Johnson, secretary of the or Sanizatfon, stated that the purpose in sending a delegate was to obtain authentic information of conditions and methods in Russia
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
BUYS AUSTRIAN PRESS.

According to reports current in newspaper circles Hugo Shines, the great German capitalist, is buying m the Austrian press on a big scale. It is said that he has acquired three papers in Vienna (The Tageblatt, Mittags Zeitung and the Oct Uhr Blatt), one in Linz and one in Graz and has started Q newspaper in kla- genfurr-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
TRADE BETWEEN U. s.
 AND MEXICO GROWING.

Mexico City. April Trade be tween the United States and Mexico during 1921 should amount to $780, 100000 as against S390. 100000 in 1920, according to an estimate given out by w. s. Saunders, secretary of the American Chamber of Commerce. He recently returned from a tour of the United States. MT. Saunders says Mexico needs capital particularly to develop the sugar industry and for irrigation works.
 .SmE,v Iepuis-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
K. OF c. NOTES

The State Knight of Columbus ath- letic committee and representative Of every council in Connecticut met yesterday afternoon in the Knights of Columbus club house in Hartford to prepare the baseball schedule for the coming season Park City Council, No. 6 of Bridgeport was represented by Thomas Ward, James A McCul- lough and Christopher O'Brien, man ager of the K c. team in this city Great interest is being shown in the planning of the calendar as many crack players have been signed up and among them a number of college men.
 The schedule will appear in the local papers as soon as State Score tary Frank Lynch of New Haven has compiled the data for the Knights of Columbus League.
 John F Callahan of Hartford. state deputy of the Knights of Co., lumbus and his staff will make their first official visit to Park City coun- cil, No. 16, on Thursday evening, April 14th- As the regular meeting of the council is called for the same night it is hoped that an unusually large number of members will be present to greet Deputy Callahan
 Carl Beck. F. M, and William H. Nolan, Jr., represented Bridgeport at a meeting of the 4th degree Knights of Columbus held in Hartford yes terday. John M Lee presided. Off, ficers and delegates from 12, 4th de- gree assemblies in Connecticut were in attendance.
 It was voted at the meeting that the next complication of the degree in this state would ake place in New Haven on Sunday June 5h-
 Philip Sheridan assembly of Bridge port will meet this evening in the club rooms on Washington avenue. to act on the decision and to make plans for the complication of the degree
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
SNATCHED PURSE.

Mrs. Martin Shea of POP Bunnell street reported to the police yeSter- day that a purse containing s5 was snatched from her arm as she was shopping in Main street Saturday af- ternOOn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
VOTE TO REDUCE WAGES.

New London, April 4-Master plumbers nere yesterday voted to re- duce wages of journeynen from 90 cents to 75 cents an hour. The jour neymen have given notice of refusal to accept me cut.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04

An entertainment and smoker was held Saturday night by the Bridge port letter carriers to celebrate the appointment of VIII Hays as post master general
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04

'The most periious EhIng in human life Is power without sense of obllga- ton" was the trend Of Dr. William Horace Days sermon at the United church yesterday morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04

American Car Builders Association abandoned it's annual convention and exhibition this year. it was announced at Chicago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04

Advertise in The Times
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04
The Rockwell Baby Conner


 
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-04

Specializing Womens much demand than other wells the favored
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05
Y. W. c. A. Activities.

The vesper services were in
charge OF the world fellowship COM
mittee yesterday afternoon. A pro-
gram of songs with a Christmas
reading by Miss Grace Clark wers
enjoyed. followed by a social hour
and refreshments.
The girls work committee, oil
which Mrs z. C. Fisher is chair
man. meets tomorrow at 7:50.
The health education committee
OF which Mrs. George Perrin is
chairman, meets Wednesday at Il
O'Clock.
The Hi-Y cabinet meets wednes-
day at 5 O'Clock.
The discussion forum meets We'd
nesday at $50. The topic for dis
cussion is the purpose OF the Y. w.
c. A.
The association is announcing a
change OF policy In roller skating
az the Y. W. c. A. Henceforth the
Skating on Saturday nights will be
open TO girls only.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-05

SATURDAY.
Tr-City Art league tea.
Jerry Lewis WEEDS in East.

Announcement has come to tri-
city friends of the marriage of
Jerry NJ. Lewis of New York, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Lewis of 2722
Brady street, Davenport, whose
marriage to Miss Margaret Miller,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas
Miller of Utica, N Y, was a cere-
mony of Thanksgiving day. Rev.
D. H. Mccarthy omciated at the
rectory of the Church of the Bless
ed Sacrament in Mohawk, N. Y.
Miss Mildred johnson of Mohawk
and Anon Hughes of lion attended
the couple. The bride wore a tail
ored blue suit and suede shoes Il
match. Her maid wore a wine col.
ored suit. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis left
for New York after the ceremony
MI. Lewis is with the Gas Con-
sumers' company of New York.
The groom comes of a we'll.
known Davenport family, is a grad
uate of the st. Louis schools anC
was a member of battery B, serving
on the Mexican border.