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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
HOTEL LIFE IN JAVA

From The Melting Pot in Java, by
 John W. Prins, in Asia Magazine
 When we reached our hotel in Ba-
 tayia we had our first peep at Dutch colonial life. It was about noon ana In the spacious dining hall tiffin, which in Java is called rijsttafel, rice table" was being served. Noiseiessly over the marble floor moved the naked feet of the 300 odd walters, all garbed in dark evening dress and wearing on their heads their brown batix cloth Each seemed to be in charge of one special dish. As soon as we had seated ourselves and an attendant had placed deep soup plates
 in front of us, the mandur, or over
 seer, directed the procession of wait
 CTS to our table. The first one
 brought pearl white, dry steamed rice
 and the next one, gravy; then others
 offered us ground Spanish pepper,
 grated cocoanut, fried bananas, meat
 balls, chicken, dried fish. fried
 shrimps, curried cabbage. cucumbers,
 a tray of Javanese relishes and many
 more dishes.
 At o'clock life begins again with
 baths and tea The bathroom is usu- ally very dark and gloomy room with concrete floor and walls. In one corner stands a large tank filled with water. The bather fills the basin with a dipper, and. while liz
 ards watch from the ceiling, he pours dipperfuls of water over himself. Then, In negligee he retreats hastily past row of front verandas to his | room. Meanwhile the shades of the verandas have been pulled up. and the hotel guests appear in kimono and pajamas. In Java these costumes are so far authorized among Euro | peans that gentlemen In pajamas sometimes promenade through the streets, on sultry evenings, with ladies in kimono.
 l I soon discovered that the time for l making calls was between and s. If I went later. I found the family l at dinner If l went earlier. I found l them dressing. When I had no calls l to make l might spend the hour in 1 the garden of one of the many res l taurants or clubs. This was the so- | called bitter hour" when the Hol-
 lander drank his gin and bitters. ;, After dinner. the mosquitoes made | life so disagreeable that I soon crept
 under the huge muslin canopy that | covered my bed. I then found my
 self within what looked very much
 like cage measuring six by seven | by eight feet. It was lizard and mos quito proof and was provided with
 a long. round pillow--a Dutch wife" --on which one was supposed to place | ones feet that the air might circulate !! under the body and give relief from
 the sticky heat. There were no cov- | ers-not event sheet As I sweltered 1 inside my cage I wondered why the
 Hollander does nor screen his house. i The heavy iron bars that he usually
 has in the window frames instead of 1 windows keep out the pilfering native
 but not the mosquito.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14

keeps the springs 1.-the and efficient, so that wear throughout the car, from tires to motor, is decreased enough to pay for the covers in d short time.
 Automobile experts are unanimous In their praise of the Alemite cover. They recognize that it's efficiency will contribute great deal to the satisfaction Of car buyers
 Amy car can be equipped. For cars now carrying the Alemlte sys- tenn of chassis fabrication, the spring cover is an ideal adjunct. It makes possible perfect fabrication of every point in the chassis where squeaks, rattles and attendant wear ordinar- fly occur"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14

If 1t is low; let us prescribe the right tonic No matter what make of battery you have in your car, come around to us-
 Our job is to keep your bat tery in commission You will get an honest expert diagnosis of 1t, and a real rccommcnda- ton of what to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14

The proposal of Senator Phipps. Colorado, to remove the regular Dis trict of Columbia policemen stationed at the White House and to replace them with special police who would be under the supervision of the super intendent of public buildings and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
'EDRY" TURKEY
 CHIEF AIM OF
 NATI0NALISTS

ConstantinopIe, Nov. 16-(By the A. P.)-Nationalist Turkey is striving to emulate the United States in re- gard to prohibition. Rear Admiral Bristol, American high commissioner, has received a request from the Green Crescent, Turkeys national anti alcoholic league for copies of the American dry laws and an account of the measures taken for their en- forcement.
 "The United States has taken the leadership in this high moral cause" says the secretary's letter, and we are anxious to follow. We are now giving free lectures to the working men and in the schools and are mak- ing good progress toward banishing the drink evil. but are seeking guid ance and instruction from your ex- cellent laws
 The Koran forbids use of spirituous beverages, but the interdiction is in no wise observed by all Turks, some of whom are fond of champagne, ana similar exhfIarants. They find it easier to quench their thirsts since the allies have been in occupation of Con- Stantinople.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
MAJESTIC, LARGEST
 SHIP, DRYDOCkED

Boston. Nov. 1e-The White Star liner Majestic, largest of merchant ships. was dry docked today at the Commonwealth dock. owned by the United States navy, the only plant in the world now in operation that is big enough to cradle the giant liner. Slipping into the harbor in the morn ing mis- A hours out from New York the Majestic was warped into the dock in 40 minutes by a battery of
 T. tugs. all lined up on her port side. Not~ithstanding her length of e56
 feet and her beam of 100 feet there was room and to spare for the biz 6oat-
 Before her next trip across sched- uled to start from New York on Nov
 g. the EIajestic'S hull will be scrap ed and painted. In the course of her career as the Bismarck of the Ger
 man mercantile marine, and the Ma testic, she has collected som six tons Of sea growth. With this removed, and her sides sEcked with new paint. her speed should be increased by sev- araI knots an hour.
 At the same time the big liner will take on q new set Of proDel1ors pitched for higher speed.
 The docking operation was observ cd by Commodore c. A Bartlett Of the White Star line, who came here
 ercTn Europe especially for the pur- pose. as this was the fir 4 lime the Majestic had been docked
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
Jersey Murder
 Tangle Story
 Corroborated

New Brunswick, N. J., Nov. 16-Q. N. S.)-Further corroboration for the story of Mrs. Jane Gibson, self-claim- ed eye witness of the murder of Rev. pr. Edward w. Hall, rector of the Protestant Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist, and the choir singer. Mrs James Mills, was received today.
 Detectives have located the wagon which Mrs. Gibson was following the night of September 14th when she saw the tragedy enacted on the old Phillips farm and also the driver.
 The driver, however, denies that he was out on the night in question. He was summoned to the office of Prose cutting Attorney A. Beeckman this afternoon to tell his story again and to refresh his memory as to his move ments on September 14th.
 In her original version, Mrs. GID : son said that she had been missing things from her farm and that on the night of September 14thN she saw a wagon drive away which, she thought. contained stuff stolen from her place.
 Mrs. Gibson mounted her mule. Jenny and followed the wagon through De Russey Lane. The wagon continued on it's way towards New Brunswick and Mrs. Gibson's atten- ton was attracted by two motor cars and by woman in gray coat and a man who were crossing a field on the Phillips farm.
 Mrs. Gibson told of hearing loud words followed by shots. She fled but returned later to see a woman bend ing over the prostrate form of the slain couple.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
Dorothy Gordon's
 Quarters Changed

Boston, Nov. 16-Fol1owing the re- ceipt of two threatening letters by Superintendent Packard of the Mo- Lean insane asylum Dorothy Gordon, the 22 year old heiress. about whose pathetic figure wove one of the m osr sensational court ecases in years is being waged. was today removed from Goldman house to more inaccessi- bae B~lknap house for women
 Supt Packard denied that the let ters threatening to blow up the asy- lum and rescue the heiress was re- sponsibLe for the change for the pa- trolling of the grounds by Belmont police and armed guards. Police, how ever. declared that extra officers were requested by the hospital authorities It is generally believed that the letters were the work of harmless cranks
 Lfeut.-Gov. Alvan r Fuller. who as acting governor. yesterday visited the asylum and talked with Miss Cor don, will be the next witness to be summoned by John D. Gardiner. uncle of the girl. who seeks 10 ousr William F. Jardies who took her to the asylum, as guardian and admin 4strator of her fortune Announce naent Of this was made today by Gar diners counsel
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
B0NARLAW PLATED BY
 TRIUMPH
Late Returns Sh ow Strong Gains in Con- servatiVe Vote-Tory Cabinet Will Have Substantial Working Majority.

London, Nov. 16-CBy the \. PD-The Conservatives are Ger tain to have majority over all the other parties in the new House of Commons.
 1t was announced at four o'clock this afternoon that 305 Conservatives had been elected. The number necessary for a ma- Jority is sos, and there were 104 divisions still to be heard from. It is probable that there will be nc party lines drawn during consfdera- put that Premier Bonar Law will face a vote of confidence as soon as the Irish issue is out of the way.
 Lloyd George was not daunted Dy the result. He was just as jaunty ana smiling as ever today.
 'I am satisfied with the results,' said the little Welsh statesman "A1 the present time I prefer to say noth- ing more. I want to see the complete returns before making a stat tement'' 9 Major John Jacob Astor, son of the ate Viacount Aslor, was elected on the Conservative ticket over the Lib era1 candidate, L. J. Stein, and the as Poison, in the Dover division of Kent.
 Bonar Law Satisfied.
 Premier Bonar Law was elated He said at noon that he fas entirely satisfied with the results. He said he expected the Tory cabinet to have a working majority but he would not make any specific prediction as to fig. ures. He added that he did not be. lieve that the Laborites and Liberals would make any further gains.
 Laborites Gain.
 While showing numerous gains in
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
Must
 Serve ! er1n
 In Priiso1,
Chca go' s Millionaire Communist Loses Two Year Legal Fight to Escape F i've Y e a r Term.

Chicago. Nov. 16-The two
 fights of William Bross Lloyd,
 wealthy Communist, to escape
 five year sentence for violation o1
 inc illinois espionage act, known as the .soyeralF' law, ended today
 when Chief Justice Thompson oi
 the Illinois Supreme court an
 noI,nced he would deny LIoyds
 motion.
 Lloyd and 8 other members or the ly,cnn1unist party were convicted Tn Chicago in August 1920. Iney "elt accused Of advocating oVefthro" oA Cbief Clerk Vail of the State Su- preIne court today expeced to issue the necessary papers for I-ioya Hi prisonment. In addition to the pa pr3 Lloyd inherited a fortune from hH father, the late Henry D. Lloyd Bos con philanthrophist. His lnheflteo wealth was greatly augmented in re- cent years while he was stock hoIdcr in one of Chicagos daily news papers.
 radical He was arrested during the war by Chicago police for display1ng the red flag above tho Anefican Has his automobile an active part in the affairs Of the left wing Socialists during the war and when the left wing bOlted from the Socialist party after presented IS suing the radical manifesto of July. |110, Lloyd and his friends presented credentials at the Socialist convention here, in Sept, 1919, but they were thrown out. They then formed the Communist Labor Party, while a number of other left wing leader went into 9 eeparate convention and organized the Communist party. Both new groups affiliated with the Third Internationa1e of Moscow.
 He was a close friend of William D. (Big Biln Haywood, former l. w. w. leader who fled to Russia last year to escape 20 year prison sen tence It was Lloyd who furnished S1OOOG bonds for Haywood when he appealed from his conviction by Judgc Kenesaw M. LandiS, and it was Lloyd who put up another $10,000 when Haywood was caught in the January 1919 roundup, when Lloyd also was arrested and convicted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
Say Cider Was Substituted for
 Seized Booze

Albany, N r., Nov. Prohibition officers, the police and the district at torney have started searching 1n- vestigation to determine if cider was substituted for whiskey in five barrels at the Fifth police precinct in this city.
 The five barrels came into the pos session of the police after they were stolen from the cellar of a former saloon.
 Prohibition officers say they were told the barrels contained Whiskey when taken to the police precinct a week ago. A chemical analysis shows that the f'whiskey' is cider
 District Attorney John Conway said today that there might be some start ling disclosures before the investiga- tion is concluded.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
Quake Irelrlors Continuing On
 Chilean Coast

Santiago, Chile, Nov 16-The in habitants of Santiago were much alarmed early this morning when Q slight earth shock was felt here, the motion apparently was vertical The trernor began at 1:42 o'clock.
 The director of private metrogl- cal institute had forecast an earth movement at two o'clock due to the conjunction of the moon and Saturn.
 Despatches from Copapo report the arrival there of medical and re- lief party, bringing a large stock Of food and medicines
 The medical officials of the party found a number of the injured lying in the open air in the vineyards, as the hospital which was built in 1S48, had been completely ruined. Other victims to the number of 50 mostly aged persons were hudd1ed in a mo- ton picture theatre, lacking proper ventilating facilities The patients were in need of most of the essentials
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
To Ignore Letter

4o ISnOro LcIUor
 That the letter was written bv someone not familiar with the city soons likely as the letter was ad dressed to MT. Blunlberg. care of the "stratford' Hotel. and not the Strat- field. MT Blumberg told a Times reporter this morning that he would ignore the letter altogether and the sign will remain on display in his The sign read as follows:
 Sh -h-h: Secret Who is under the sheets? Its no mysteryI Knew. Klassy, Knumbers, Blumberg's Shoe Tn the left hand corner of the sign IS picture of two c1ansmen in fuli regalia, with their heads GOV vered with sheets.
 The letter which was received Aby afr. Blunberg is as follows: Conclave-334 
 November 14. '22. M Plumbers,
 Stratford Hotel Building, Bridgeport.
 We are not organized for ridicu1e !pa put t. for neeo loQ per cent; zen Americanism- dow at once. First and only warn ing. Take heed.
 A. J. Illdorf,
 J. HutinSOn.
 F. K. HERTzEN,
 Connecticut. Under the words "conc1aye-334, :" in the upper left hand corner and the right hand corner, are some indis tinguishable scraw1s, believed to rep resent the secret code of the order.
 MT. B1umberg stated this morning should take the matter seriously or not. Many of his friends, to whom he has mentioned tdhe matter, were of the opinion that some persons were playing a joke on him.
 MT. Blunnberg is not so sure, how ever, but stated thar he does not fear bodily harm from the Ku Kiux or- ganization. if they are the senders of the letter, a s is suspected, and he will continue to display the sign. he said.
 Gift' Arranged. Reporr.
 On the heels of the letter received by MT. Baumbereg also comes a re- port to the effect that the scene staged at the Sunni erfie1d church last Sun day night when the pastor of tns church was presented with $150 as a donation for his church building by the pastor and carried out under his orders.
 With an effort to get at the truth of the matter the Times this morn pastor, to answer few questions. The questions and their answers by Mr Quig1ey are as fol1ows:
 Are you member Of the Ku Klux Klan
 I am not.
 Did you have any previous knoyyI edge of the scene that was staged In your church Sunday night? I did not.
 Is is not true that the four kIans. men dressed in the basement Of your church?
 That I do not know, as I was in the pulpit.
 Are you in the habit of advertising in the papers?
 No, I am not.
 Did you place the ad that was car riea in 8 local paper Saturday night. telling of a patriotic sermon and ern phasizing in~black face type that you could not guarantee seats after 7:30?
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
TO BRIDGE MAY BE
 MADE A PARK
Mayor Atwater Suggests This Use for Property at Eastern End of Con- gress St. Bridge.

The report of the Miscellaneous committee of the Common Council relative to leasing a plot of land at the eastern approach of the Congress street bridge has not been signed by Mayor Fred Atwater The mayor. in a statement hade today, indicates that he will mot sign the report because il would look as though the city was at tempting to commercialize its hold fngs ITO lease this property would mean the commercialiZation of the land" Mayor Atwater said.
 ''The property could be turned into a little park. Furthermore, I believe that the plot should be left vacant in case that the city might want to use the land in future bridge construc- tion'i
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
Dynamite Shot
 Or Lamp Blame
 for Mine Horror

spangler. Pa, Nov. 1s-(I. N. s1- 'fThe explosion in No. Mine of the Reilly ColIiery company which result ed in the loss of TT lives, was caused either by a. dynamite shot fired by miner or by a minor walking through a gas pocket with an open lamp.
 '.The explosion occurred in the first left off the ninth heading left
 Announcement of these findings was made today by Seward Button chief inspector Of the State Bureau Of Mines who has directed the invessi- gation since the fatal accident After a final recheck Of the rnine Button said he expected to be able to an nounce later in the day who was re- sponsible for. the explosion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
Brothers Beaten
 To Death By Axe

Orford. N. H., Nov. 16-fI-a7N- S.) investigation of the brutual mur- ders of the two aged Davis brothers. beaten to death with an axe took a new turn today, following the dic- covery of the dead body of Earl NJ. Hubbard, 61, a wood chopper, who had been shot through the head. His body was found two miles from the Davis home.
 Searching the body officers found hunting license. Written on the re- verse side was .-I am tired of living all my property. Carl Hibbard. Good bye dear" Carl Hubbard is the dead mans son.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
God Or Golf?"
 Asks Pastor

Maplewood, N. J., Nov. 16-0. N. S0-There are a lot Of folks here who would rather play golf on Sunday than go to church.
 So Rev. Francis H. Ricl,ey, pas tor of St Georges Protestant Episcopal church. has solved the probIefn Of combining golf and religion He announced today a series Of sermons on golf, incIud- ing .4Choose the Right Club.s' sFoIiox. Through s.Improvine ESs9..- Fz,fffr,es and (Which Sha1 IL Be-God or GoIr2.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
Baby Belongs to the Mother,
 Court Ruling

Chicago, Nov. 16-A jour months old baby, held by the grandparents as a hostage for un paid bills, has been awarded to the mother by Judge Joseph Sa- bath.
 "A baby belongs to it's mothers" NIt can't be he'd for debts, like piece of property.'
 The grand parents claimed that tho mother, Mrs. Evelyn Glove, owed them for the baby's clothes and doctor bills.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
Harding Silent
 On Dry Letter

Washington. Nov. 16-The White House refused today to make public the text of letter written by Presi- dent Harding to Mrs. Douglas Robin son of New York. in which he made some pertinent observations to the effect that sentiment Of the country is changing on prohibition.
 eff Mrs. Robinson was privileged to read the letter before a gathering of club women she is privileged to make it public" it was stated at the White House in response to a request for the letter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
Phillips Murder
 Jury Deadlocked

Los Angeles. Cal. Nov 16-0. N. S.)-The jury in the case of Clara Phillips alleged hammer murderess' apparently is deadlocked After be- ing out since yesterday morning at II o'clock the jury resumed it's de- Alterations again today with little hope of reaching a verdict, according to grapevine" reports coming from the jury room- These same reports have the jury divided nine to three Whether the jury stands in a majority for acquittal or conviction is d matter of speculation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
Diamond Bandits
 Are Sent to Prison

Litchfe1d. Nov. 16-Vincent Strano and Vincenzo Pratto, both of Torring- nection with holdup and robbery of a $1,200 diamond ring from John H. Burr, in BurrvilIe on June A. last and who had elected to be tried by the court without a jury were ad- judged guilty by Judge William M. Maltbie in Superior court today. Strano was sentenced to the state prison for from to ' years, and Pratto from 2 to years
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
TO HOLD CIVIL SERVICE
 EXAMINATIONS SATURDAY

Examinations for typist and steno- graphers for field service will be held Saturday at the post office for ill., ing vacancies in the Customs and In terna1 Revenue services, Veterans
 bureau, War and Navy Departments, Immigration service. and in the offices of the prohibition directors and other branches of the government service
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
CHINESE AND RUSSIAN
 SOVIET ANIALGAMATION

Tokio. Nov. 16-eI- N. S.)-An un- confirmed report reaching here today declared that the Chinese National Assembly at Pekfng is considering voting for an amalganation of the Chinese Republic with the Russian Soviet Government
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
GEN. LUKE WRIGHT ILL.

Memphis, Nov. 16-GeneraI Luke Wright, former secretary of war who has been i'll at his home here for more than week was reported in an ex- tremely critical condition early today
 An erroneous report that General Wright had died was denied today
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
SHOP KEEPER
 IS WARNED BY CLANSMEN
Shoe Dealer Gets Threatening Letter Asking Him ~>- to Remove Window Sign Deemed Objection
 able-Believe Missive Sent by Ku K1ux K1an

yelled threat in the form of letter ordering Max Bumberg local shoe merchant with headquar- ters in the Strateld hotel buildng sign from his window received by the merchant yesterday and is believed to have been the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
Two Killed When
 Train Hits Auto

Batavia. N Y, Nov. 16-O. N. S.) Irving Pa1ter, 22 years old and Ver< non Book, 20, of Bennington were. in stantly killed when an Erie train struck their auto on the Darien Cen ter crossing yesterday evening. The young men had been hunting and it is believed did not see the approach ing train.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
>KU KLUX THREAT MADE 10 MERCHANT

Two Kinds of Table Talk Baseball Stars, Golf ing Stars and Stars in the Sky-Editor Waldo Explores Island Uni verses-A s iron o my, Father of Sciences.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
BURTON GREENS
 CONDITION SAME

Mount Vernon. N r., Nov 16-- There has been no change Tn the con- dition of Burton Green. vaudse vile actor. who has been critically il for several days, 1t was announced at his home today
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-16
WEATHER:

For New Haven and vicinity: Fair tonight and Friday; slightly colder tonight.
 For Connecticut Fair and slightly colder tonight; Friday fair; fresh northwesterly winds.