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Evening star., 1922-12-04
STOCK DIVIDEND LAID.
TO FUTURE TAX FEARS

NEW YORK, December with
stock dividend declarations announc-
ed by leading Standard OIL companies
and other prominent industrial cor
porations during the last few months
amounting to approximately $780,
100000 the question as to what Is
the purpose Of this flood of stock dis
tributions cvontinues to attract more
attention as one announcement OF such
a dividend follows another. That the
question Of taxes is back Of the en-
tire movement, says the New York
Times. ia the belief which dominates
in the financial district. but as al
ready pointed out there is also the
desire on the part OF officials of com
panies whose stocks have been selling
higher. to bring down quotations to
a level which would appeal more to
the general investing public and also
the desire of these officials to bring
capital more in line with the invest
ment in the business rather than con-
tinue to pile it up in surplus account.
These latter reasons, however. are
considered OF minor importance. so
that all arguments are based upon
the question of taxes.
In regard to taxation. the pro-
visions Of tho present law are we'll
known. These are not believed 70 be
the cause for the recent flood OF stock
dividend announcements. What the Of
ficials fear, according to opinion, is
the possibility of drastic revision in
the tax laws when the new Congress
meets for regular session. Before
this takes place, however, it is ex-
pected that agitation will be brought
about to have the entire question Of
the taxability Of stock dividends
presented to the Supreme Court for
review.
Evening star., 1922-12-04

TOTAL SALES (Par va!us):
II a.m-... $50 900 ~ noon... Ba0S o.
1p.m.... 670s 600 2p.m.... 7965Ob
Evening star., 1922-12-04
COMMODITY NEWS
WIRED STAR FROM
ENTIRE COUNTRY

SEATTLE, December 4.-Imports of
raw silk from the orient have been
extremely heavy in the last ten days.
Shipme nts valued at s4.S21.0o0 have
arrived in Japanese and American
vessels and a ss.5oo.ooO cargo now is
on the way
BOSTON. December 4-woolen mills
are today running at an excellent rate
Of production. but raw woods have
risen and wages have risen with them
in many cases.
PORTLAND. Ore. December A.
the pickle needs of much of the
United States this year. There was
a bumper crop Of cucumbers in the
northwest.
ST. LOUIS, December 4.-There is
some let-up noticeable in the dry
goods trade in scattered counties of
this section. Part OF this is seasonal,
but part is quite plainly due to the
resistance of price advances.
THOMASVILLE. Ga, December A.
Sirup making today is at its height
in south Georgia. with prices approx
mately 40 per cent above those of
last year. This will assure an ex-
cellent profit to farmers.
NEW ORLEANS. December 4.-The
increase in the number of railroad
cars available has increased the
movement of southern lumber from
100000 feet TO 100000 feet within
the last thirty days. Shipments today
with a corresponding increase in new
orders.
PHILADELPHIA. December A. Lo-
cal textile manufacturers here are
in strong position, but the manu-
facturers have been conservative
and have not accumulated large
stocks. One reason for this was
Of New England mills which have
been tied up with labor troubles but
which have now generally resumed
Higher .costs indicate today that
prices will be maintained or will ad-
vance.
Fort Worth, December 4.-oil
prices are today unsettled in this Sec
tion. Gasoline prices have fallen of
4 cents a gallon in the last week, but
crude prices have risen.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. December T.
The Florida citrus crops are now
moving in volume and net returns to
growers are today showing a decided
increase in ratio to the improved
yield of the Florida orchards.
PITTSBURGH. December 4.-The
Riverside Works of the National Tube
Company which has been idle twenty
months has resumed operations and
will bring its working force up to
$500 men by December Is, it was
stated today.
CLEVELAND, December Certain
steel lines are increasing operations
as q result Of additions to their pay
rolls since coler weather released ad-
ditional workmen from out door en-
ployment. One pudding plant al
Girard is today working eighty-two
out of eighty-eight furnaces az a re-
suit of increased forces.
SEATTLE. December Goal mines
in western Washington are today cut
ting down production because Of the
slack market. There are no large
storage facilities for the Puget Sound
cities and operators fear a shortage
in event Of severe cold WeathaH
Evening star., 1922-12-04
TRADING IS DULL
IN BOND MARKET
Liberties Gain Early in Day
and Then Lose Ground.
Other Moves.
By GEORGE r. HUGHES.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. December 4.-The bond
market began the week with higher
prices for practically all grades of
securities and then reIapsed into ex-
treme dullness.
Reports of more difficulties at the
Lausanne conference may have been
responsible for the failure OF the rally
there was no great pressure to sell.
even II there was no inclination to
add to commitments.
Libertys Show Losses.
Libertys opened slightly higher and
then sagged. most changes during
the first half Of the day being for
losses. High-grade investment bonds
moved in the same fashion. Atchison
general 4s got up to 80 and then sold
back to s91.. Buffalo. Rochester and
Pittsburgh 4lss gained about half a
point.
Speculative bonds which scored ad-
vances included Chicago Great West
ern As and New York. West Chester
and Boston 41as Third Avenue ad-
ing up to 5S and then selling of. Cuba
Cane Sugar SIS sold full point higher.
Peoria and Eastern incomes gained
fractionally.
One bond that was notably strong
was Hudson and Manhattan refund :
ing 5s. attention to which was called
in these dispatches last week: The
trading in Chicago Railway IS was
also very interesting. At 75a4, the
low on the recent movement. the
bonds seem to find support. and the
rally today was substantial. Prob
ably most Of the large block which
has been overhanging the market has
been absorbed.
Another compa ratively active bond
was the Cerro de Pasco IS. which
was strong. while the Chile Copper
SIS and IS were weak.
Rails Again ReactIonary.
Eric and St. Paul issues were both
reactionary again. Erie prior lien As
and general 4s lost the most and of
the ST. Paul bonds the debenture 4s
of 1884. the convertible 41sS and the
refunding Ans were the weakest,
New York Central debenture 6s also
reacted Seaboard Air Line refund
ing 4s dropped back. All this is in
the face of the remark ably heavy
traffic now moving on all railroads.
For instance. November car movement
on the Erie Was one of the largest in
the history of the road.
Most foreign bonds showed little
change. Netherlands SIS were active
and high. as were the Anton Jurgens'
6s. At todays price and the prevail
ing quotation for guiider exchange
this bond gives maturity yield of
per cent Swiss SIS moved up to III.
only points below the high for the
year This would still give an at
fact that the bond is redeemable July
!. 1890. at 1ol- The chances are the
Swiss government Will avail itself of
this privilege by that time.
Evening star., 1922-12-04
FORD RETURNS TO COAL.

DETROIT. December 4--The Ford
Motor Company has removed the OIL
burning apparatus from the boilers in
the Highland Park plant and is again
using coal for fuel. While no official
explanation has been given. plant Of
fcials 'state that it was found that oil
for fuel cost II per cent more than
coal, figuring on the prices in effect be-
fore TIN, coal shortage. For this reason
il Is believed that the Ford company is
obtaining its coal At unusually low
priccS
Evening star., 1922-12-04
3 INDICTMENTS DROPPED
Evidence Of Gas Mantle Monopoly
Reported Lacking.

NEW YORK. December 4.-lndic'
ments charging violation Of tn"
Sherman antitrust law. returned las
March against the United Gas In
provement Company. the Weisbach
Company and thes Cities Illuminating
Company, today was formally quashed
by Federal Judge Knox.
The motion for dismissal of the in
dictment was made by the district at
torney's Office at the direction OF All
torney General Daugherty. who recent
ly reported that the evidence did not
Justify its prosecution by the govern
ment.
GERS were accused of maintaining .
monopoly in the production and sal.
of gas mantles used in street lighting
Evening star., 1922-12-04
NEW YORK APPLE PRICES.

NEW YORK. December 4 (Specialy.-
The receipts of barreled apples weve
moderate from western New York and
the Hudson valley and Virginia. TIE
early morning demand was rather
limited and the market weaker, espe
cialiy for greetings. The market was
steady for fancy. large, well-colored
Baldwins. which sold at 34.25 to Sls,
per double-headed barrel "A" grade
q. to ; inch.
Evening star., 1922-12-04
RAW SUGAR PRICES.

NEW YORK. December 4.-The
early raw sugar market was un-
changed today for nearby Cubas, but
q little easier for new crops. Spot
Cubas are quoted at cost and
freight, equal to 5.7s for centrifugal:
There were sales Of $1,000 bags Of
Cubas afloat at quoted prices and
it was rumored that operators here
had purchased 10000 bags for jan
uary shipment at 31s cost and freight.
equal to 5.28 for centrifugal. Raw
eugar futures were quiet and feat
ureless. At midday prices were one
point higher.
Evening star., 1922-12-04
STOCK INCREASE PLANNED.

BALTIMORE. December AT
special meeting of the stockholders
of the Merchants & Miners Transpor-
vote on a proposal that the capital
stock be Increased from $S.75o.0o0 to
$500. 900, the stockholders will have
the right to subscribe at par in pro-
portion of one share to five now
held by them, or for total Of $3.50. 900
The remaining 5000 900 will be offered
to employees at same price. Proceeds
will be used to pay for two steam
ers now being built.
Evening star., 1922-12-04
OCEAN PASSENGER RATES CUT

NEW YORK. December 4.--Fassen-
ger fares to Europe have been re-
duced S5 In first class on the monster
type ships, SO on express liners and
$40 on the slower vessels: No redur-
tions were made in third d-rlass rates.
though second-c class tariff on SOME
steamers was cut $40.
Evening star., 1922-12-04

HOURLY SALES OF Srocka
1p.m:. .6z2 100 2p.m..... "Sol 100
Evening star., 1922-12-04

SEATTLE, December 4.-whoIesale
Rrocers are starting the winters
trade with a conservative stock Of
canned vegetables and fruit, although
there has been a good clean up Of the
standard stocks except canned apples,
which are very weak on account Of
the oyer supply Of this fruit this ,seay.
Evening star., 1922-12-04

ST. LOUIS. December 4.-Shoe
manufacturers have immense orders
on hand today for spring delivery and
are working at full capacity.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-14
Fitzpatrick Looks
 For Victory Over Judge F. L. Wilder

Attorney w. F. D. Fitzpatrick still
 hopes to be the victor in the 21st Sen
 at orial race that is now on in the Re publican ranks, it was stated today. MT. Fitzpatrick says that he has an other vote to his credit with which he hopes to defeat Judge Frank l.. Wilder, a close contender for the of flee EX-Mayor Henry Lee will not
 be Sthe compromise choice, MT. Xiii patrick said today. as he is in the race to finish.
 Miss Dorothy Cohen, a young lady attorney, will be candidate for jus tice of peacex Republican leaders hav- ing definitely decided on her nomina- tion. Miss Cohen was the first Wo- man attorney that Bridgeport ever had and if she is successful in secur-
 justice of the peace she will be the first one that the city of Bridgeport has ever had.
 John Schwartz and Alderman John Board of Education on the Republi- can ticket it was stated today. the slate having been decided upon. It will be ratified at the adjourned Re
 ming. The name of Col Elmer H.
 Ravens was mentioned today
 Attorney Thomas Thomas Finn will be
 teFet See addph Al deee ef te and Ernest Adams will be the two
 representatives to the General Assem- ply to be nominated by the Republ- cans. The battle for assessor will
 simmer down to Thomas Mccormick
 and Benjamin Steiber, with the for
 ner victorious, 1t was stated today. Other names mentioned as contend esr for the office on the Republican
 slate are Thomas O'Brien, former
 deputy tax commissioner under Thos.
 Conner, and Richard Sheridan. for
 n,er assistant tax collector to the miss ing Howard F. Smith, absconded, Howard Moody and Michael Issogna are mentioned for Board of Select men.
 The city charter provides that five selectmen shall be elected yearly and
 shall take office the Monday after election. The five having the high est number of votes on each ticket shall be elected.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-14
oLIvET CONGREGATIONAL

At Olivet church will be held on Sunday the session of. the Church school at 9:45 a. n., the opportunities for worship and refitting of the minds and hearts of men and women for daily tasks at II a. m. and 2:30 p. 6:30 p. m. In the morning Dr. Brown will present more facts dealing with the great enterprise of the church universal in applying gospel princi- pies to the needs of the nations. Dr. Brown believes the quarrels and bit ter hostility among races will not cease till the message of the gospel Heve war will never cease. On Wed nesday at 6:30 p. m. will begin the series of six meetings of the Insti- tute of Missions to be held on We'd nesday evenings. Supper for soc will be served at 6:30. study hour at 7:SO D. m. Three courses are offered, viz, one on India on the March led sy on the Message led by G. L. Tread we'll; and one on '"The Trend of the Races led by Dr. Brown. And ad- dress will be given by Rev. H. M. Bowden. superintendent of the Fin nish department of the Congregation al Home Missionary Society and a Divinity school elassmate of Dr. Brown, at s:15. The session ends at g o'clock. The activities Of Holden Hall will be carried on for boys and men on Monday from 6:3O to 10:OO D. m. and for girls and women from 4:30 to 10:00 p. m. on Tuesday The bowling alleys have been ordered 1n- ried out as soon as possible. Mem bership in the Holden association 1s open to any person upon the pres cribed conditions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-14
PARK ST. CONG. CHURCH.

On Wednesday, October 18th, the Mems League opened the seasons ac- tivities with a turkey dinner and an address by pr. Samuel GrafHn of New York: The next activity of the league will be concert by the Weber Male Quartette of New York City on Thursday, November 2nd. There will be no charge for admission. A silver collection will be taken to defray ex- penses.
 Ladies will have an excellent oppor- tunity of learning first hand about the Woman's Work of the Congregational Home Missionary Society from the secretary, Miss Woodbury, who will address the First Missionary Assem- bly, of the women's League on Thurs day, October 18th.
 Why the church? What do you ex- pect from it? what should it aim to give? Entertainment? No. we are pretty well supplied with wholesons 3 entertainment Education? This has never been better looked after outside the church than it is today. Tho church finds its special function ir upon reality, with the combined strength of their intellectual and emotional nature; in interpreting life and reinforcing it's nob1er impulses {; in introducing the human heart to that great source of sustaining. con- soling, recreating power-the Father of our spirits. You need such a church. You owe it to your home, community and nation to maintain such a church.
 At the morning service Rev. T. F. Rutledge Beale will speak on 'Tn- articulate Religion" and also give a short talk to the children. Bring at 7:s0 the minister will speak on ''Life's Desert Places"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-14
sTRATFoRD M. E. CHURCH

Stratford Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. 4. F. Chamberlain. pas tor Morning worship, 10-30- Sermon on Removing the Stumbling Blocks ; evening worship, 1880, -Four Attitudes Toward Fellow Man." Sunday school, 12 noon, M. T. Curtis, superintendent: :: Epworth League, 6:46, t'The Abundant Iife,'' Frederick Roswell, leader We aim to help. Try our welcome. The chorus choir sings at the evening ser vice. Come and worship
 Wednesday evening, 7:45, the Ep- worth League will hold a rally ser- vice. A special program has been ar ranged The Rev. F. F. Voorhees,, of Hartford, will be the speaker. A welcome to all friends of young peo- pie to attend
 Thursday evening the annual harvest sale and supper As usual this will food. the kind that mother always makes
 The Sunday school rally at the local Methodist church Wednesday evening was largely attended and helpful program was enjoyed, as follows:
 Devotions led by E.. w. Peck; hymn; prayer, Rev. 4. F. Chamberlain; duet, Ruth Doe and Nettie Converse; Some Work Done the Past Year-(a) Statistical, Clarence Reed; (b) Ffnan- cial. Herbert Reed; (c) Cradle Roll, department. Mrs. c. Breyer; Gel Teacher Training, Mrs. W. S. Curtis; fl Home department, Miss M- Fair child; hymn: Plans for the Coming Year, M. T. Curtis; solo, Catherine Brite; address of inspiration, Howard E. White; hymn. refreshments and social.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-14
Selectnen Will
 Hire Help Even
 Without Funds

The Board of Selectmen will hire extra clerks as in former years even though they lack an appropriation of $1,00O for the extra clerk hire, Town Clerk c. B. Winton declared today He said that City Attorney John A. Cornell had given him an opinion to effect that the Board of Selectmen had the right to hire the extra clerks; Ito go ahead, take the responsibility and put the bill up to the Common Council which would order its pay ment.
 The Board of Apportionment turned down the request of the Board of Selectmen three times for the $10O0 extra clerk money, declaring that it had no "unapropriated revenues" in its contingent funds. Commissioner Edward c. Spargo was instrumental in having the request rejected. He de- clared that the board should borrow clerks from other departments and save the S1,000. Town Clerk Win ton said today that the matter rests with the Board of SeIectmen and that he would furnish his own clerks for himself and no other department.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-14
HEBREW ORPHAN
 HOME WELCOMES VISITORS TODAY

The Hebrew Orphan Asylum at ITS Lafayette street will hold open house, this afternoon from to 5 o'clock. Mrs. S. Sandhaus, the president, an- nounceS that all citizens of Bridge port are cordially invited to inspect the institution. The officers of the organization and the Executive Board will serve as a reception committee and punch and cake will be served. Following are the officers: Mrs. S. Sandhaus, president; Mrs. H. Witten- stein, vice president; Mrs. F. s. Snow, treasurer; Mrs. B. Bernstein, fnan- cia1 secretary; Mrs. M. Nudelman, recording secretary; Mrs. M. Green stein, membership secretary; Mrs. c. Mannheim, corresponding secretary; Mrs. F. Pickman, Mrs. J. Arthur and Mrs. M. Aabinowitz, trustees. ed.
 This is the seventh of the series of "Come-and-See trips to Bridgeport social agencies which are being held this fall by the Council of Social Agencies. The last such excursion was held Columbus Day, when the Bridgeport Protestant Orphan Asy- lum entertained over 100 guests. Next week, Wednesday the 18th, is Visitors Day at the Visiting Nurse Associa- ton, 8S1 Lafayette street. and in the evening there will be a concert at the Salvation Army by the Silver quar- tet of Bartford and the Bridgeport Corps, No. 1 Band.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-14
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH

was Jesus Really Tempted?" is the subject of Dr. Marshalps sermon at 1o:30 a; m. tomorrow. Some of are: How could Jesus be tempted if He was divine? If He could be tempted. how did He dare make the of failing in his mission? What diff ference does it make to us whether He was so tempted or not? The musi- cal program is:
 Prelude, 'Andante.' Boellmann; anthem, My Defense Is of God,' Fuhn; offertory, Peace I Leave With You" Roberts; postlude, Procession al,'' Vincent
 mented choir of 12 voices with organ and violin last Sunday night was of such high merit that it will be re- peated tomorrow night. A great the evening service. The pastor will give a short address on simplicity Towards Christ"
 The Sunday school will meet at ists for you. Are you carrying out your responsibilities? The Mems as sembly meets at noon. There are live discussions and all men are cor dia1ly welcome.
 In the evening. at 6;3o, Epworth League meets in the church. The cab inet will lead tomorrow night, with the topic. ''The Abundant Life" "'
 
 on Tuesday at 2:30 D m. at the home of Mrs. George E. Mills, 97 Fremont street.
 On Wednesday at p. n1 the Church Aid society will meet for work. A full representation is desired.
 On Wednesday at 7:45 D. m., the n1id-week service will be held. The pastor will lead with the subject, "Si- fence Before the Lord.'
 Junior League meets every Fri day at p. m. There will be a story talk on the Lords Prayer" Olive Moore will lead the devotions.
 The Girl Scouts will meet at 5 D. m. The tnvestiture ceremony will be held at this tine
 The Queen Esthers will hold a mu- Eical at the home ot Mrs. W. H. Grif- filth on Saturday of next week. Ad- mission Is 25 cents. Directly after there will be food sale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-14
UNIvERsALIsT CHURCH

''The Living Rule'' is the theme which the pastor, Rev. Hal T. kaarns, will discuss at the morning service at the Universalist church, Fairfield ave- nue, near Broad street,
 Miss Blanche Murray, who attend ed the Religious Education co4ter ence at NorthfieId Mass, in July will lead the Young Peoples meeting at 6:30 D. m. -
 The church Athletic association will hold a meeting in the parish rooms Monday evening at 7:45.
 The Universalist Womans club will hold its regular meeting in the church parlors Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock A Mystery Party will be the special feature of the program,
 The Boy Scouts will meet in the parish house Wednesday evening.
 Sunday, Oct. 22. will be observed as Laymen's Sunday, with a special service at 1o:30 a. m. Fred Carr, of Providence, R. l., national secretary of the Universalist Comrades, will be the speaker of the occasion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-14
WASHINGTON PARK CHURCH.
Sunday is Rally Day at the Wash

Sunday is Rally Day at the Wash ington Park Methodist Episcopal church, corner Barnum and Noble
 venues. Rev. George c. Fort, D. D. pastor. At 10:30 a. m. the pastor will preach on Just So Much" a map of the membership homes will be displayed and a register of attendance made. Music, organ, "Nocturne" and Allegro con moto," Mendelssohn, an- them, Prayer" Chadwick; Baritone solo. 70 God Have Mercy" Mendel- ssohn. At 7:3o the choir will sing fchuecker's cantata, fThe Lord Reigneth." and the pastor will preach on .'The Awakening
 The official board meets Monday at s:00 D. m. Mid-week service, a fellowship meeting, Wednesday 7:45 D. m. A general church social for all members and friends will be given in the church parlors Friday even ing beginning at 7:30.
 A meeting of the heads of depart ments was held last Thursday evening at which plans were made for an aggressive m ovement along all church lines the coming year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-14
BOY SCOUT SERVICE.

A union service of the Boy Scout organizations of the city of Bridge port and vicinity will be held in Saint Johns EI iscopaI church on Sunday afternoon at 4:45 o'clock. Saint Johns vested choir will furnish the on Theodore Roosevelt" who for years was head of the Boy Scouts of America, and the rector, the Rev. Stephen Fish Sherman, Jr, will speak on the subject, 'Team Work" This is the second year the Boy Scout or ganizations of the city have been the guests of Troop 20 at Saint Johns Parents and friends, and all interested in Boy Scout efforts. are cordially in- vited to attend this service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-14
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church of Christ. Scientist. ST1 Lafayette street. Sunday services II a. m. and s D. m.; Sunday school III a. m.; Wednesday evening testi- monial meeting, o'clock. Reading room, Secruity building, HIS Main street