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The Press., 1922-07-13
Too Much Brass.

Samuel Untermeyer, the noted New York lawyer, said at a dinner at the Ritz-CarltOn:
 Social distinctions are all right, no doubt. but they make me think of a certain war prOfteer
 '"This chap gave party in his new Fifth avenue house, and of course, there was an orchestra to play for the singers and dancers.
 At the evenings end, when supper was served, the butler appeared before the orchestra and said:
 "'The first and second viOlins eat in tie dinin' room, the rest of the hin StI1nentS in the servants all"
The Press., 1922-07-13
Rifles PecuIiarities.

A series of experiments made in France on the variations set up in gun barrels by the effects of firing indicates another allowance that the expert marksman should make for the individual peculiarities of his rife. The shock of firing sets the par ticles of the gun barrel oscillatins in elliptical curves, producing defec- tions of the barrel. The periods O1 vibration in different rifles vary be- tween one-twenty fifth and One-five- hundredth of a second, and the ex' periments indicate that small bore gun is to be preferred to one O1 larger caliber, because the bullet can leave it's muzzle before the defec. tion of the barrel has become consid Qrable.
The Press., 1922-07-13
vsIusbI. MInsral. ln sa.!sstehswan.

Valuable Minerals in Saskatchewan.
 Among the minerals found in the Wapawekka lake district of Saskatch- evan, Canada, by the exploration par ty sent into the far northern part of the province by the provincial govern ment are ochres, umbers, paint clays, bog iron ore, carbonaceous sands, shales, fire clays, glass sands and coal. Commenting upon the Ochres and umbers found in the mineral waters of the lake. the ceramic engineer of the University of Saskatchewan and geologist of the party says that the samples have proven very satisfactory, particularly the ochres.
The Press., 1922-07-13
sponoes on Enolish Coast.

It is not commonly known that seE. eral varieties of small apOnges are
 ound around English shores. They Ire mostly discovered between high and oW water mark, though they bear little resemblance to the sponge of com" merce. Growing sponges from 'seed" s carried on afr the coast of Florida. The seed sponges are cut into small pieces and attached by wires to circu" ar or triangular cement blocks, and !hen lowered to the ocean bottom. In about two years they reach size suit able for commercial purposes, where upon they are removed and new seed cuttings are attached. The period of growth for. an ordinary bath sponge measuring about foot in diameter iS ten years. For this reason sponge beds are seldom worked necessarily. An exhausted bed may be made profitable to work after four years during which time the sponges not worth gathering at the cessation have grown to a re- spectable size.
The Press., 1922-07-13
PasaiNe Altitude.

'Why do you require the services of a campaign manager?"
 Out of deference to the wishes of friends in whose hands I am," replied Senator Sorghum. You surely know enough about pol itics by this time to run your own campaign" T do. But I thoroughly disapprove of the use of money in politics, and my friends insist on putting some one in charge whose views are more lih- eral"
The Press., 1922-07-13

Have It Shine With Good Desdo. Since life is brief, let us try to maBa 1t bright.-Boston Transcript.
The Press., 1922-07-13
30 Straw Hats
 Free

On Friday and Saturday of this week we will give away one Straw Hat to each one of thirty pur- chasers of either Ladies' or ChiIdren's Hosiery.
 Buy your stockings here and you get a hat free. The hats are all desirable shapes, but mostly black,
The Press., 1922-07-13
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

HENRY RAITH, Shoe Repairing in all Branches. Hand Sewing work e spec ialty. Harwood block
 M. D. O'CONNELL, Attorney at law, Gary's Block, 10. Main street, CHRIS NATUSCHKA, Merchant Tall. or, Room l, Warren's Block, Stafford Springs.
 MICHAEL ROBERTS, Auctioneer. At your service. Residence, West Stafford.
The Press., 1922-07-13
ASHFORD W0StfOrd

MT. and Mrs. Roy Barlow spent Sun day with MT. Barlow's fathers family. A number from here attended the Bowen auction Saturday in Eastford
 Paul Vargas auction of cows, oxen horse etc, will be held Saturday at l p. m.
 Clifford French of North Ashford, who is in the employ of c. H. Barlow, is soon to move here and will occupy a tenement in the Huntly house, owned by George Smith.
 WestfOrd Hill
 Misses Maria and Beatrice Lipps of Hartford are spending a part of their vacation with Miss B. J. Chism.
 Mrs. Julia Amidon, Miss Abbie and Henry N. Amidon attended a picnic re- union at the home of Louis A. Gowdy in Somersville the Fourth Thirty nine of the descendants of Stephen and Abigail Byles Whiton were pres ent. After dinner officers were elect ed. The oldest member, Mrs. Julia Whiton Amidon was chosen president Frank Whiton of Hartford vice-presi- dent; Mrs. Julia Chism Gowdy of Somersville secretary; MT. Gilbert Whiton Amidon of Stafford Springs, treasurer. Mrs. Alice Whiton Ste phens of Stafford Springs and Mrs. Bertha Whiton Cary of Worcester, Mass, were chosen to act with the of ficers as an executive committee to draw up bylaws for the organization.
 coquette's Explanation.
 A young man recently asked one of the opposite sex why girls so frequent ly became engaged to several fellows at once. "A smoker like you shouldn't have to ask that" she replied with a laugh. "When you have only one match, doesn't 1t generally go out?''-. Boston Transcript.
The Press., 1922-07-13


 MT. and Mrs. H. E. Glover of Provi- dence, R. l., were the guests of Jacob Glover last Sunday. Mrs. Field and four children of Orange, New Jersey, are the guests of her sister, Mrs. Eugene Connor.
 Mrs. Dora Horn was taken yester- day to St. Francis hospital in Hart ford, where she will receive treatment. Oscar Colburn, who was operated on at the Johnson hospital last week. is reported to be making a good re- covery.
 Robert Booth of Providence, R. L. has come to spend the remainder of the summer with his grandfather. Rev. l. F. Booth, and help with the farm work
 A food sale will be held July 2Otb by the Ladies' Aid of the Baptist church instead of the usual supper, Sale begins at o'clock. The Universalist Sunday school will hold their picnic Saturday afternoon July 2S, at Parsons Retreat" at the home of Rev. I. P. Booth.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
MORSE HEARING WAS
 AGAIN POSTPONED,

The hearing of Henry F. Morse of New York and Greenwich. arrested for using the mails for fraudulent purposes, which was scheduled for 9 o'clock yesterday afternoon. by Unite 1t States Commission Hugh J. Lavery, has again been postponed. The next date set by the Commissioner for the hearing is July 10 at P. NJ
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07

day, July 20. at Music Hall. After this social session and outing will be held.
 A report from the delegates to the recent state convention was read and accepted. John lister was elected state president. and George Jamison, this city. was elected treasurer of the state aerie.
 A lengthy discussion on the pro- posed Eagles Old Age Pension took place. Reports from the State dele gates on this matter were read The old age pension. if it Is made a real ity, will take care of old members of the order and their wives, when they become nca,pacitated or unable to take care of themselves. The propo- sition is one of the most unique ever put forward by an organization sim liar to the Eagles.
 To Hold Drive.
 Twenty applications for member ship in the order were received. The auditors report shows that the aerie is in g. fourishing condition. Plans for a membership drive were dis cussed. At the nextsm eeting definite plans will be laid.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
Playgrounds For Gr0tC1-Ups
 M EUery District Is Plan Proposed RyAIdernaaa Hogan

That there should be a Soldiers Ffeld,' similar to the one that will soon be a reality in the North End, in every district of the city, is the belief of Alderman William Hogan, Democrat of the Sixth district. who intrQduced the original resolution creating the North End Park.
 Not For Riddles Only.
 In statement made today, Alder man Hogan said that the proposed park is not a pla ground for children but for older persons from the age of 5 upwards. There will be no ap- paratus on the grounds similar to the apparatus at the various play grounds of the city which are now conducted under the auspices Of the Board of Recreation.
 Tennis courts, baseball and foot ball fields will make up the principal features of the park that will soon be a reality on Salem street, west of Main. The field is to be principally for older people and that was the view Alderman Hogan mad Tn mind when he introduced the resolution.
 He indicated in a statement today that he will urge the creating of fields similar to the one in the North
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07

of Toltdo fouled Jack Martin of Phil adeIphia in the third round at the
 Columbia A c. after handing out a Ia cing to the local boy in the first two sessions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07

End, in the East and West Ends of the city, respectively. Though he would like to see one in every dis trict, he realizes that this cannot be done at the present time.
 Within Appropriation.
 Negotiations are now in progress with the owners of property that will make up the park and Alderman Hogan believes that the cost of it will be we'll within the appropriation Of S42,0O9, authorized at the last m eeting of the Common Council.
 AS soon as the deal goes through the Health department will pe re- quested to fill in the hole that now exists there. After this work is done the Park department will be re- quested to grade and put the ground in park shape. Then tennis courts and other athletic fields will be laid out.
 Alderman Hogan also adv1ses the purchase of land in the northwest section of the city where the land is idle. Th:s property also can be used for fields and playgrounds- Now Is the time to buy, MT. Hogan said to- day, while the land is assessed as farm land.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
Patrick H. Brady
 To Attend Eagles Convention In West

At a meeting of the F'raternal Order of Eagles held last night in their rooms. in Main street. 1t was voted to send Past President Patrick H. Brady to the national convention of the order to be held in St. Paul. Minn., the first week in August.
 A large delegation of Bridgeport Eagles have signified their intention of attending the goth anniversary of the New Haven aerie to be held in New Haven July 19 and 20. Many features will attend the celebration of the Elm City aerie and 8 banquet at which national officers of the or der will be present. will be held at Hotel Garde. Wednesday, Jury 19.
 Initiation July 20.
 One of the largest class limitations Tn the history of the order will be held by the New Haven order, Thurs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07

Signs of f1amboyont type all over his stope carried the same legend The next advertisemen inserted in the papers in this city on June 21 was as follows:
 Bankrupt stocb-sold by U. s. Court. To be disposed of at retail for what it w-ill bring
 From that time on the advertising and signs were greatly modified al read: Bankrupt stock sold to us by order of the U. s. Court and must be disposed of at retail for what it will bring" A sign printed later, read: Bankrupt Stock-To be disposed of at retail for what it will bring"
 Case Unique.
 A complaint was made to Assistant District Attorney George H. Cohen by Robert J. Eustice of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce and investiga- tors were sent to Waterbury on the day the complaint was received. It is understood that Greenberg ap attorney and that the next step will be taken by Judge Thomas. This is the first case under the contempt statute recalled by United States court officials in this district. The pro- cedure is unusual in that there is no Itself has complete towers to deal with the case. It was pointed out that although this is the first case of it's kind to come to the attention of Judge Thon:as; the practice of ustn g the name Of the United States Cour! has been resc~ted to about the state by certain merchants. Any person using the name of the court for pur- oses of advertising is doing so at his own risk. The offense is serious and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
Waterbury Man In Contempt For
 Using U. 5. Court

Waterbury, July 7-wil1iam Green berg, a south Main street merchant or this city, will be summoned shortly tIefore Judge Edwin s. Thomas or the United States District Court to an swer to a charge of contempt Of the United States District Court in what is probably the first case of this kind in this district. It is unique in many ways as it involves the alleged mis- use of the name of the United States Court for purposes of advertising.
 Used Government Name.
 According to the facts now in the possession of the United States au- thorities, Gretenberg bought large amount of bankrupt stock which had been ordered sold by the bankruptcy court. This transaction was legti- mate. The stock consisted of dry goods of all descriptions and Green berg hit upon a unique method of ad- vertising. According to the investi- gation he figured that the name of the United States Court would put the punch and pep which is eus- tomary in advertising with pulling power" He inserted advertising in the Waterbury papers and the first advertiseme ent read as follows:
 Bankrupt Stock-Must be sold at retail by order of the U. S. Court for what it will bring"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
GAINS 20 POUNDS
 IN THREE MINUTES
Not an Ad, Just a Tale of a Youth in Quest of an A ccurate Pair of Scales.

Did you ever feel as though you wanted to lose just few pounds in order to get in trim for something or other? And did you ever fuss and fume and grunt and almost swear be- cause you couldn't lose that weight?
 Or maybe you've wanted to gain bit. instead, and couldn't do it. In either case, you'll be glad to read this tale of joy, and praise the remark able discovery made by a local man.
 The other day an epicure left the
 office of Bridgeport's famous Royal Lunch in search of news, excitement. down Fairfield avenue to the railroad
 station. Maybe there might be some
 thing doing there. Beng especially
 prosperous, he invested a. penny in
 one of those honest-weight ma achtnes.
 Now. ordinarily he weighed in the neighborhood of 150 pounds. instea q of the desired 160. This nachdn e unheatatingly registered him as ex-
 erting a pressure on the platform, of 55 pounds. That was a pretty good
 gain for SD short a walk
 Sees Another Machine.
 He glanced across the way and Tpied another scale, one of those uess-your-weight-n money -ba ok if cor rect affairs. Here was a regular bus mess proposition. Guess they didn't give much money back, thought Be- 1 ing of very shrewd business :ntelli- gence he saw a chance to get some
 thing for nothing. Stepping eaily on the ne turned the i1ttI6 req l hand to 155, for was not that the cor rect weight? But, alas. he had lost for instead of having his money re- turned. he read with horror the fig | ure to which the black arrow pointed 1 Al. Terrible,
 You remember how Newton made a wonderful discovery about gravity when an apple fell on top of his | brain case? We'll an accident, a1- | though not of a sim lar sort (for we l should never have given the apple a chance to fa1D, is responsible for the discovery made There is a proposi- | tfon in physics that a body imm ersed 1 in water loses weight. Now, it was
 raining the other day, and in order tc
 get to that scale across the way our 1 hero had to dodge the drops. only in | this case he couldn't dodge them 1 they were so close together. Hence l he was Immersed in water. drenched
 soaked. wet. And he lest weight | Poor old proposition. true again.
 1 He tried a few more scales about town, experimenting here and there, with many proofs of his newly evolved 1 theory. While but one scale regis tered 150 pounds, the normal weight (and that was a butcher's) he was
 satisfied that the more immersed the | less the weight and the drier he was | the more he registerd. For cut of six i more scales which he tried. he found
 that he weighed anywhere from I4o pounds to the wonderful figure of
 mascu1inity. 16S.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
Bag Presented To
 Mrs. Grace Carter

A handsome traveling bag was
 presented to Mrs. Grace Carter, pres
 ident of the Bridgeport Business and
 large reception and dinner given last
 night in the club rooms and at which
 about 50 members were present.
 Mrs. Carter, who has served as pres
 ident of the club, not quite a year,
 was formerly in charge of the book department at the D. M. Read com pany.
 Just 1st. she took up her residence in New York, where she will be in charge of the children's book depart ment of one of the largest and most exclusive book shops in that city. Mrs. Herman Langzetelle, first vice. president of the club, made the pre- | sentaticn to Mrs Carter. The dining room was attractively | decorated with daisies and garden | flowers.
 Mrs. J. Slapher lead the community | singing for which Mrs. E. Swanson played the accompaniment. Other | numbers on the program consiste l 1 of readings by Miss Flora Lister; piano selections by Miss Elsie Grasse | violin solo by Miss Ecna ola, accom- panied by Miss Edith Prouuiaan; and piano solos by Master Arthur Peter | son.
 1 After the dinner the guests went out on the roof of the Liberty building from where they witnessed the fire
 works at Seaside Park.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
Decrease Noted
 In Deeds Filed

In a report made public by Assist ant Town Clerk Otto K. Engleman, a decrease in the number of deeds filed for the month of June, this year, is noted in the number filed for the same month last year. An increase in the amount of fees taken in, this month is noted over June last year.
 For June. this year. total of 99s deeds were filed, and 67 dogs were licensed. The total amount of reve- nue was S1,165.65. For June, 1921, 1,0T9 deeds were filed and 67 dogs licensed. The total amount of reve- nue was S1.O66.40. An increase Of $99.25 is noted in the fee money.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07
SAVINGS BANK REPORTS
 1000 NEW DEPOSITORS

A thousand new accounts have been opened with the Bridgeport Savings bank during the last eight months, as the result of several mechanical de- vices placed in factories and commer- cial establishment Last year the bank placed a number of mechanical stamp machines in the shops and fac tories where many persons were em- ployed. Upon deposit of coin in the slot a serial number issued from the machine. Upon presentation of the slips at the bank a regular pass book was given and the savings thus recorded.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07

the penalty is heavy Whether the papers which used the advertising will be disciplined is a matter for the court to decide.
 It is understood that Greenbere did 8 big business. Many buyers re- celved the impression that the United States Court had gone into the dry goods business and hocked to Green herg's store to buy merchandise ''at government prices" From a selling standpoint, Greenberg's advertising campaign may have been success but the aftermath is something which Judge Thomas will decide
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07

Wichita, Kan, July IA bout be- tween Jack Dempsey, worlds heavy weight pugfistic champion, and Jess Willard. former cha nlpion, is vir- tua1ly assured before October 1. Ray Archer, Wi1rard's manager, said to- day after a onference here between Jack keaYns, Dempseys manager and Frank Tourney, representative of Tex Rickard.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07

Indianapolis, Ind, July 7-.Gov. Warren T. McCray stated that 1t was doubtful if Jack Dempsey would be permitted to defend his title in an act with Bill Brennan in the Michigan City arena Labor Day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-07-07

Newark. July 7--FreG Fulton, the 'fer1cious plasterer,'' and Bob Roper of Chicago will meet in the main bout of 12 rounds at the Broad A. c. open air arena, Newark next Thursday n;ght. Fulton and Roper recently fought a ten round draw, and the coming battle is expected to termi- nate by a knockout.
The New York herald., 1922-11-28
WIFE'S SISTER ENDS
'TIERNANS' REUNION
Third Person Takes Charge OF
Home Affairs and Bars
Reporters.

@nurm Bu,sn. Nov. 2T.--The harmony
said a. exist IN enc Tiernan household
foiiowinw nnnounremsnt to-day hy Prof.
John r.. Ti~rran that ne and hts wife
had agreed % a cornlets reconciliation
was Threatened to-nigh' after the ar
rival of Mrs Tternan's sister
Although Prot riernan said the sister
was not welcome nhe took charge of at
fairs Her nrxt action was 20 bar news
pager men.
There wili he no more publicity tn
this case" she said. ~riernan has held
the whip hard over Qua aiwAys lie
has given out lrterviews In which ne
alone starred From now on 4 VIII be
different I am here 20 see that Gus
(Mrs TiernanD gets a square deal, ana
sne a going 90 get a."
Mr. and MrA riernsn declined 10 be
interviewed,
Following the settlement Of the case.
the professor said they planned 10 sell
their household goods and move 20 New
York Arrangements had been made 70
sell the household furniture 81 a public
sale Friday.
The New York herald., 1922-11-28
DR.. n. n. STORER LEAVES
MANY PUBLIC BEQUESTS
Newport Institutions Share in
Estate.

Special Dispafch ~ THE Nsw Yosx HnRslp.
NEWPORT. r. L.. Nov. 27.--Many be-
quests are made In the viii OF Dr.
Horatio r. storer probated here TO-
day. The Rev. Edward A. Higney OF
st. Joseph's Church gets $500: John
II. storer, Jr.. grandson. and his wife
IS. geo each: Elizabeth c. storer. Ray
mond A. Kiock and wife Of Norfolk Va.
900 each, and Agnes Caroline Storef
$4,000 for certain special purposes Dr.
L. ". Murphy $500 and Ralph storer
willett and Peroi Vernon. godchildren.
$500 each.
The Rosary Hiii Home. a cancer hos
pital mt Hawthorne, n. T.. receives
$1,000 In memory OF Frances Mckenzie
storer: the Apostolic Mission House OF
Washington. ID. c.. $4,000; the Catholic
Foreign Mission Society OF America at
Maryknoll. N. Y. 5000. and the Cenacie
Convent OF this city. $500; ST. Joseph 8
Convent, $1,000; the Mercy Home.
81, ,ooo the Daughters of the Holy
Ghost (white Sisters). $1,000; Charity
Organization Society. $1,000: the Red
wood Library. 81. 900 the Newport His
toricaI Society. $1,000; the Children's
Mission OF Newport. $500: the Newpor'
County Council Of BOY Scouts, $500. and
the Girl Scouts. $500.