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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
TAXI DRIVERS MAY
 CALL PARIS STRIKE
Heavy Tax Impos e d Against All Drivers Un- just, Is Claim of Thous- andS.

Paris, Aug. 12-Paris taxi-drivers are threatening daily to throw up the throttle and strike.
 Paris without it's swarm of taxi cabs would be unrecognizable- The Paris taxi is conceded to be the cheapest, the rattliest, the nosiest, the speediest in the world. Anything that rolls by gasoline and bears a taxi meter is a taxicab in Paris, from the familiar red and green "one-1ungers" that sometimes run on both cylinders to former cars de luxe that have des- cended the social scale through having fallen upon hard times.
 Should all the taxis in Paris stop suddenly, as the drivers threaten, the silence on the boulevards would be- come nearly uncomfortable, crossing the Avenue de POpera would cease to be an adventure rep1ete with hair-breadth escapes, and Parisians and tourists
 would be deprived of their only means of getting anywhere in hurry. ssrhe atmosphere of Paris would re- vert at once back to the last century,, commended an old-timer. "Parisian grandfathers would think they had found their youth again."
 It is because. they object to the heavy tax which they must pay the Government for permission to operate that the taxi-drivers, many of whom own their own cars, threaten to drive their taxis into garages and stay there. Drivers who work for large companies seek a larger share of the proceeds. According to Le Matin, good driver under the present system makes about lS15O a day of which about S1.50 (1j francs) represents his tips.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Elks' Sheep Roast And Outing Tomorrow
 At Lonbard's Farm

Plans have been completed for the annual outing of the members of the Bridgeport Lodge, B. P. O. E., and their friends to be held tom morrow at Lombard's farm in Greenfield Hill. Most of the members of the club have cars and for those who do not have automobiles. motor transportation will be furnished from the trolley line to the farm.
 The outing will begin at 10 o'clock and a long program of sports. includ- ing baseball games and races, will be presented. At 12 o'clock steak sandwiches will be served and at 3 o'clock there will be combination of a sheep roast and a clam bake. T. P. Terry is chairman of the commit tee in charge
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
TYPISTS PAID LESS
 THAN HOUSE MAIDS
 IN FRENCH CAPITAL
Living Costs of Stenograph- CTS Puts Salary Ratio Be low That of Servants.

Paris, Aug. 12-Maids of all work are better paid in France than sten- ogra.phers points out La Presse, sum- ming up an analysis of women's wages.
 It isn't that the French "bonne"
 gets much money for her long days
 of hard work. It is that money is
 not worth so much these days as food and lodging, which a reasonable amount Of money no longer will buy.
 A French stenographer earns, after about a year as a "debutante"-the
 word is strange to American ears used in this sense-about $50 a month, out
 of which she must pay, according to La Presse, SIP for a room, S27 for
 food, $5 for clothes, s1.50 for carfare,
 s2s for heat, s1.50 for laundry and in
 cidental expenses, S2. The total, pitifully little even from French stan-
 dards, amounts nevertheless to more
 than the amount received, or S55. The servant girl.' on the other hand continues La Presse, is paid at least S17 a month, with board, room and laundry free. Grant her S7 for maintenance and incidentals, and she is left with S10 month saved. "Only prejudice keeps girls from housework nowadays" concludes the article. Both servant girls and stenograph- CTS say however, that only circum- stances and immigration difficulties keep them from America.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
YANKEE TOURISTS FLEECED BY CLEVER FRENCH CLERKS IN PARIS TICKET AGENCIES Willy Frenchmen Take Advantage of Crowds to "Gyp'
 Americans.

''booling fee" had been charged four English shi1lings. That was the equivalent of ten francs. The amount the clerk had charged her was still more than twice that accounted for. She went to see the manager of the Paris office. He turned the re- ceipt over and over in his hand.
 You see, it's this way,' he said.
 Looking out of the window at the Madeleine seemed to offer him little inspiration, according to the young woman'S account.
 was a young man." explained the manager, "he went to Oberammer- gau. It may have been fifty years ago-perhaps it was sixff. I mean. of course. the original MT. Cook, not one of the and sons.'
 MT. Cook. as I say. went to Ober- ammergau. He saw the Passion Play He was much affected by its quaint sent orders to all agencies hence forth that service to Oberamme ergau was to be given without extra charge for booking But it says here booking fee,'" she protested.
 .aThere Are Expenses
 The manager sighed. There are his hand-"there are expenses.'
 What expenses?''
 "Well-telegrams."
 And besides telegra ms''
 There is-" gulped the manag- CT. There is-the booking fee.''
 Young Miss American gave it ur and left
 And I don't even know whether ] really have room at Oberammer- gau and a seat at the ip1ay!" she ex- claimed aferward, pointing to the remarks on the rear of her ticket They take no responsibility, only four times the German price. This just goes to show that it doesn't pay to be an inexperienced traveller. If this talk of marks, francs and shill most American tourists I'd never never know the difference and prob ably be just as we'll satisfied.
 Meanwhile, when I come back from Oberammergau I think I'll start a tourist agency''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Liner Adriatic
 Explosion-Fne;
 Investigation On

New York, Aug. 12-An investiga- t1o7 of the explosion in the No 3 hold on the White Star liner Adriatic yes terday morning which caused the death of five, injured four more of the crew, will begin as soon as the vessel reaches port some time to- morrow afternoon, according to the company officials.
 Spontaneous combustion of the gases generated in the coal carried Tor use on the return trip of the Adriatic was given as the cause of the blast, but marine engineers here said they could not understand how enough gas could collect in the hold to cause an explosion such as the Adriatic reported by radio while 300 miles off Portland, Me.
 The Adriatic is proceeding to New York at her usual rate of speed, hay ing been slowed down only for a few hours.
 Several steamers were in the vii cinity of the Adriatic when she first sent out news of the explosion and were ready to stand by.
 The passengers, while at first, startled by the reports of the blast, had the utmost faith in the ability of the sh officers to handle the emergency. This was indicated in radio messages from Martin H. Glynn, former governor of New York who reported that funeral services were held and the dead buried at sea yesterday afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Farm House Burns In
 Which Still Is Found

New Haven. Conn.,, Aug. 12.-Four Italians who were arrested last night by prohibition agents following dis covery of stills and a quantity of all cohol in a farmhouse owned by Abra- ham Chasanoff in Clintonville, which was burned shortly before, were ar raigned before United States Commis- sioner Bernard S. Lynch in this city today. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade and extinguished the fire, af- ter which two 30-gallon stills were found in the cellar Five cases of alcoholic preparations, containing 93 per cent. pure alcohol and 24 gallons of pure alcohol evidently obtained by distilling the product. were found in the rooms Chasanoff is said to have leased the house to a man who is be- ing sought. The four men arrested the vicinity by the officers. They were found in the vicinity by the of ficers. They were held for trial.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Senate Takes Up
 Amendments To
 Tariff Schedules

Washington, Aug. 12-With com promise flexible" and 'scientific' tariff plans approved last night the Senate got back today to considera- ton of committee amendments to the Sundries schedule under a program more sharply curtailing debate, as the last of the highly controverted sched- ules was out of the way, leaders on both sides began negotiations for an agreement for a date for a final vote, possibly early in the week after next
 Although the rows over the "f1exi- ble' anS' ''scientific" plans kept the Senate in session until nearly mid night, it recessed until an agreement to meet today at 10 a. m-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
FAIRFIELD

The Fairfield American Legion. will be represented by large delega- tion at Norwalk, Thursday night The Fairfield county organization will
 hold convention on this date. Plans for the State convention which is to be held in Waterbury, will be
 discussed.
 The Post at a recent meeting named the delegates who were to
 represent them at the State conven-
 tion in Waterbury. and the men ap- pointed to represent the Fairfield
 Legion at that convention will also look after their interests at the county convention.
 Miss Marion Henry of the Post Road, Fairfield, entertained as her guest, Miss Norene. MMahon, last night at her home. Games were played and dancing was enjoyed. The American Legion team of Fair field, will play the Shamrocks of Bridgeport Sunday afternoon, at the Legion field. The team has been going very good of late. and it would be great surprise to the fans to see the Legion lose out for they a long list of wins.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Edison COnserves Plug Of Tobacco Given Him
 By President Harding

West Orange, N. J., August 12 Carefully biting off a small piece of tobacco from thick black plug, Thomas A. Edison, explained to those near him that he was conserving the plug be- cause it was a gift from Presi- dent Harding made during the camping trip made by the Presi- dent, Henry Ford. Harvey Fire stone and himself in the Cum berland Mountains last year.
 An official of the company had told MT. Edison that his sons had just returned front Washington where they had shaken hands with President Harrington. That so?" said the inventor. t"The President is a fine fellow. He gave me this plug of tobacco last year. I don't allow myself to go strong on this. I want it to last long time. It's the only plug of to- bacco I ever had from a Presi- dent.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Throngs Attend
 Priests Funeral

Hartford, Aug. 12-With a large gathering of priests and hundreds of parishfoners, friends and admirers present, the funeral of Rev. William H. Rogers, 22 years pastor of St. Patrick's church of this> city, was noon. Bishop John J. Milan was the celebrant of a solemn high mass of requiem, assisted by Rev. pr. Maurice R. McAuliffe, president of honor were Rev. William J. McGurk. pastor of St. James church, South Manchester, and Rev. John J. Downey, of St. MichaeFs church, this city.
 Rev. John F. Ryan of St. Peters church. Danbury, was deacon of the mass, and Rev. Bernard F. McCar- thy, of Washington, Conn.,, sub-deG- con. The master of ceremonies was Rev. William H. Flynn, chancellor of the Rev. Francis McKeough. assist ant chancellor.
 The honorary bearers were Right Rev. Msgr; Thomas s. Duggan of sor Locks; Rev. Luke F1tzsimmo ons. Hartford; Very Rev. M. A. McAuliffe, Hartford; Rev. Dr. John Russell, New Haven; Rev. Paul F. McAlen- Hartford; Rev. M. A. Bar Barry DoHart. Marf, ford; Rev. John Doo1ey, Hartford; i; Rev. Henry Calvin, Hartford; Rev Andrew Kelly, Hartford; Rev. John F. Ryan. South Manchester; Rev. B. F. Mccarthy. Washington, and Rev. Dennis Hurley. South NorwaIk
 The active bearers were James F. Dolan and John F. Gaffey, trustees of the church. James P: Berry, An lins. and Lawrence Kennedy.
 The interment was in Mount St. Benedict's cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
MILFORD.

Milford, Aug. 12-The local Cham Der of Commerce has voted the sum of $500 from it's treasury to help equip the factory now occupied by the Hayes-Meserole Manufacturing com- pany. This has been done in order to assist the town to induce the com pany to remain in Milford s
 Some time ago estimates were pre- pared by the company to the effect that S1, ,500 is needed to fit the factory buildings for proper manufacturing purposes. Thus far S650 has been pledged toward this amount
 The company has had opportuni- ties to locate in Long Island, but it is understood that it prefers to remain here if proper facilities can be se- cured. The Chamber of Commerce is cooperating with the officials of the company to keep the concern in Mill ford
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Clergynen Now Have
 Smaller Families

London, Aug. 12.-C1ergymen nc longer have large families the mem bers of the Neo-Malthusian Birth Control Society were told by Profess or MacBride at a recent conference Thirty years ago the clergy were members of the community. and rightly regarded as breeders of tall ent; but today road sweepers, dock laborers and people of that class in- dulge in large families, while cleri- cal families consist of only one or two children.
 The professor declared also that every species of animal and plant, if allowed to exercise unchecked its nat ural powers of reproduction, would in few years completely overrun the earth and crush out other forms of life
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
By HERBERT M DAVIDSON. International News Service Staff Cor
 reSDOndent

respondent.
 Paris, Aug. 12-While much is be- ing made of attempts to fleece Amer branches of tourist agencies of estab- lished reputation are collecting from Passion Play pilgrims more than four times the price charged at Oberam-
 Not only do these agencies charge the credu1ous tourist what they like, but they inform him that all or nearly all Passion Play tickets and accom- modations in the village are in their hands and that the tourist will be compelled to accept the ''courtesy" of the agency service or miss the Passion Play.
 The tourist, naturally enough, does not take a chance and go unprepar- ed to Oberammergau. He makes his arrangements at Paris. He pays what is asked.
 Tourists who have told their story to the International News Service show unanimity in their experiences. A fragrant case is that of a. young woman who, after standing in line at the Paris office of a tourist agency for nearly half an hour, deigned to ask the clerk how he figured her deposit l on Passion Play ticket and accommo- dations reservation at forty-three francs, when the total marked on the ticket was 400 German marks. She knew that 100 marks that day were worth just about two and one-half francs on the Paris Bourse. "Oh, that's the way we figure it!' was all the satisfaction she got, as the clerk turned to the next custom CT.
 The girl went home and examin- ed her receipt. On the reverse side was the statement:
 This receipt Is issued by Messrs. Thomas Cook & Sons as agents of the Oberammergau Committe, and while doing all in their power to select the best houses in the district they can accept no responsibility. The whole revenue for accommo odations belongs entirely to the villagers, Messrs. Thomas Cook & Sons only remunera- ton being the small booking fees charged to cover their expenses" Further examination of the face side of the receIpt showed that the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12

"Restoration of the Bavarian king dom within the German republic would be quite possible" said the Ba- varian premier. 'tIt would not con flict with the unity of the constitu- tion.i
 There were three repubIics-Ham burg Lubsck and Bremen-within n the old German empire. Why should not the reverse be the case at pres ent?"
 Count Lerchenfe1dt made his state ment in response to a question as to whether he thought the return of the Wittelsbach dynasty in Bavaria. would be a menace to the unity of the German state, or would disturb inter national relations.
 '1 do not believe that the return of the Wittelsbach dynasty is immi- nent," continued Count Lerchenfeldt 'Howevere, the Bavarian population is isolated and is conservative in its views. I have never denied that I
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12

Sport Fans" selections = Rosen- thai, Kane, Thorpe. Cosgrove and Eayrs, outfelders; Bowman and Rod riguez, first base; Naughton and Irv- ing, second base; Long and Donahue, third base; Schmeh1 and Kingdom, shortstops; Wilson and Redman, catchers; Bornhoeft, Vines. Cooney, Pierotti. Pennington and Fortune, pitchers.
 Chick Creator - BosSe, Cosgrove and Kane, outfie1ders; Rodriguez, first base; Irving, second base; Gar della, third base; Bates, shortstop;
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12

am an ardent supporter of the throne It would be extraordinary if I were not. As a scion of an old. aristocratic proofs of grace and benevolence from the Wittelsbach family, I would be an ingrate of the first order if I today were to become an enemy of the fam fly that ruled Bavaria so long. "I think that the return of the Ho- henzollerns is entirely out of the question. Even the most ardent friends of the old imperial house realize that the game is lost forever so far as the kaiser and the crowr prince are concerned.''
 Count Lerchenfeldt denied that Ba- union of all monarchists in all coun- tries. Asked why there were so many members of former reigning families now living in Bavaria, Count Lerch- enfeldt replied:
 Because Bavaria is the only coun- try where princes are respected"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
In The Theatres
POLI'S


 Jack Holt is now deep sea uiv- Ing enthusiast
 This new thrilling sport was added to the Paramount stars polo and filming of ''The Man Unconquerable," in which he stars at Polls theatre. four days beginning tomorrow.
 The locale of the story is the South Sea Island pearls fisheries and Jack plays the role of a New York owner who goes to the islands to investi- gate his interests and finds no end of graft. greed and conspiracy, which he has to overcome by taking the law into his own hands.
 When the company went to a Southmern California beach location tooIsl to take S some o,t of the the pearl pS diving Der of copper helmets and rubber diving suits had been taken along for the divers. Although the star was not required in any of the scenes, to descend into the water, the ad- venture of the thing fascinated him and he donned one of the suits and helmets and descended to the bot tom of the ocean. Thereafter, every made the descent into the depths and became quite enthusiastic over the novelty and adventure of the experi- ence. Sylvia Breamer is his leading woman.
 The Pathe News, and the 12th chapter of With Stanley in Africa 9 the latter being shown on Sundays only, are only part of tonorrow's program. features all of which will be shown likewise, Monday, Tues day and Wednesday.
 For the last times today may be seen very excellent vaudeville with two acts of headline calibre, 1. e., Lindley's Revusica1, with eight clever song, dance and instrumental artists, and Rice and Werner in their worth while comedy offering. "On the Scaf- fold''
 O. K. Lega, silent comedian: liar ry Rappi and his violin, and Mar guerita Padula in her study in song, of boys complete the vaudeville. A crackerjack comedy. Stolen Glory is an added Educational feature Bits of Life,' Marshall Neilan's masterpiece. is the feature picture
 Teddy Sampson. who will be re- | membered as the leading lady for the late Smiling BilT' Parsons in many of his screen comedies, has a prominent role in Marshall Neil l ans. poprtr photoplay, "Bits of Life" which is the current attraction at Po1is theatre this week. Teddy takes the role of a Chinese Girl and makes charming type in her attrac- | tive Oriental
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12

Hargreaves. catcher; Stauffer. pitcher.
 Ham Willis, Iranistan Ave. - Cos grove, Eayrs and Loftus, outfielders; Suspicion, first base; Donahue, sec ond base; Gardella. third base; King don, shorrstop; Wilson and Nagle, catchers; Pierotti, Cooney. Fortune, Bennett, Etten, pitchers.
 T. J. Murphy. Main St. = Eayrs, Capes, RosenthaI outf1elders; Ri conda, third base; Malone, second base; Rodriguez. first base; Gonzales. shortStop; Hager and Joe Smith, catchers; LePard, TilIman. Penning- ton, Etten. Cooney, pitchers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
INVESTIGATING
 MATTER DEATH

Middletown. Conn.,. Aug. 12-Inves- tigation of the death of Werner E. Mather of Hartford who was found shot near the outbuildings at the home of B. S. Platt in Essex, Aug. 1, will be held by Coroner Stephen B. Davis next Tuesday in this city. All the witnesses in Essex who know anything about the death of Mather have been summoned to appear. Mather was an agent of the Connec- ticut Humane society and the officers of the society and his relatives refuse to believe that he killed himself.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Dry" Referendum On Mass. Ballot

Boston, Aug. 12.-The prohibition enforcement act passed by the last legislature to bring the State laws into harmony with the volstead Act will be up for referendum at the November election as the result of a successful petition or the constitu- tional .liberty league of Massachu- setts The petition contained more than 62,OO0 signatures, league off, cialS annor1noed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Page Five.
GRIMES MUST APOLOGIZE.

New York, Aug. 12-There seems to be some agitation in Brooklyn for the reinstatement of Burleigh Grimes, the pitcher. who the other day was fined $200 and placed in civvies for while. When Charles EbbetS was asked yesterday when Grimes would be reinstated he replied: Mot until Grimes comes to me and apologies will he be allowed to pitch for Brooklyn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
American Leagu
Other Leagues
Southern Association.

Southern Association. Nashville, II; Mobile, 8. Mobile, 20; Nashville, 0. c innings by agreement. Birmingham, 4; Chattanooga, 3. Atlanta, 2; Memphis, l. Little Rock, 4; New Orleans, 3.
 American Association. Minneapolis, 5; Indiana polls, 3. Toledo, 8; Milwaukee, 5. Kansas City, 5; Columbus, 2. Louisville, '; St. Paul, 8.
 International League. Jersey City, 5; Rochester, 4. Syracuse, 10; Newark, 2. Baltimore, Il; Buffalo, 3. Toronto, 2; Reading. 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
Dempsey In Hub
 to Give Exhibition

Boston, Aug. 12.-Jack Dempsey, worlds heavyweight champion, ar rived in this city today to end his ex- hibition tour preparatory to begin ming training for his bout with Bill Brennan at Michigan City, Indiana, on Labor Day. He will meet Jim Darcy, one of his training staff. in a four round exhibition bout at Braves field tonight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
GHOST sCAREs FARMERS.

Gainesville, Ohio, Aug. PA "ghost'' which farmers living near Paines Hallow say has been haunting them for seven years, is lat rest" to- day. It disappeared several days ago with the burial of the body of Henry Lipenstick, which was found in an abandoned we'll on a farm.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
OBITUARY,
Thomas A. O'Efara,

Thomas A. O'Hara, died late last night at his home, 267 Anson street after long illness. He was 24 years of age and is survived by his parents and two sisters, Margaret of this city, and Mrs. Mabel Waterman of Hartford. The funeral will be held Monday morning at S:30 from his home, and a half hour later in St. Patrick's church where a high mass of requiem will be celebrated. Inter ment will be made in St. Michael's cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-12
GAvvY CRAvATH RETIRE.

Minneapolis Minn., Aug 12- s.C5ayvy'' Cravath veteran major league and American Association out fielder and one time champion home run slugger of the National League and the Association, has finished a long career as an active baseball play CT, it became known here today.