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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01
CHINESE EMPEROR'S WEDDING DATE IS
 SET FOR NOV, 14

Peklng, Nov. 1-The imperial for
 tune tellers have selected Nov. 14 fog
 the wedding Of the Boy Emperor of
 China, who is now nearly IT years
 of age and whose country is now a Republic
 The high authorities in the For
 bldden City decided that the cere-
 nony should take place within the Ihen the consent of the ex-empress had to be secured, and finally the ex- act day had to be set by the imperial hboothsayer- bas haar The marriage already Once it was said. because of discov- cry of a plot to restore the monarch put on other occasions because of lack or funds. In short, the old Chinese Imperial family, while rich in tradi- tons, is financially "broke.''
 The Boy Emperor, was only a baby when the revolution took away his
 The Republican government, how ever, set aside an allowance. Then the war and the troubles between Ch1na and Japan and the government got deeper and deeper in the hole. The marriage of an Emperor, even if | ne mas not got any crown nor any 1 throne IS a costly affair and finally | hls Imperial Highness decided that if | he was to be married at all he would | have to cut down all expenses and be- l Sln to save up.
 Wedding Expenses S25O,OOO.
 It is estimated that the wedding fixtures will cost about S25o0OO
 The bride elect Is a Manchu won1- an of high birth but Of a compara- lively poverty stricken family. Lack of money has compelled her to do | things that a Chinese woman of title | would never have thought of doing i few years ago. She drives her own i limousine and is able to do her own | sewing if the occasion demands it.
 It is declared that if the Emperor allows her to have her way she will | shatter all the precedents of the 'forbidden City, In fact, the pal ace eunichs are already alarmed and | contemplate doubling their guard | Hpon the Emperor after his marriage so that any possibility of escape from will be thwarted.
 The marriage will be a double af- fair. In addition to his bride. the Emperor will enter into an alliance | with another woman who will be | known as his mistress or Highest Concubine'
 Emtp eror Pu-Yt was born on Feb. 1 II, 1906, and succeeded his uncle, the | Emperor Kuang-Hsuon on Nov. 4, 1 1908. He abdicated in Feb 1912, | after the revolution, but was allowed | to keep his title of Emperor. He | is the last member of the form CT | ruling (Manchu) family to be al- 1 lowed to bear the title.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01
Street Cleaner, Hit
 by Auto. Sues

Joseph Yache, who gives his occupa- ton as a street cleaner of Shelton, has brought suit to recover damages of S2,000 for injuries sustained when he was struck by an automobile. while performing his duties. September 22. last. The auto was driven by Frank Beeman, also of Shelton. The plain tiff claims that the car was driven in a careless manner and that the driver was under the influence of liquor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01
PERsHING AND NOTABLEs

New Orleans, Nov. 1-GeneraI John J; Pershing, Major George E. Mar shall, the generals aids, Bernard M Baruch of New York; Governor John CT Alexander of Louisiana, and sever al others, aboard the yacht AIexan- drta, today were en route to the Pass A-Loutre hunting grounds near the mouth of the Mississippi river. The party will spend several days hunting d1 cl1s.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01
sERRIAN-ITAIIAN
 FIGHTING IN DOUBT

London, Nov. 1.-The Jugo-S1av legation had no knowledge today of f1ght1ng between 'Serbians and Ital- fans and said all reports of such hos tilities must be unconfirmed It is ont believed here that there is any chance of war between the two coun- tries.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01

publican administration of the state and nation. In a speech delivered Monday before Unionville Democrats MT Cummings declared that J. Henry Roraback was governor of Connect people.
 All voters of the east side and the city are urged to attend the rally and the comnittee in charge feels assured that they will be repaid AJr the time
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01
HOMER s CUMMINGS TvoD Niebt

Ninth District Democrats, acting Jointly with the Tenth and Eleventh districts, are enthusiastic over obtain ing Homer s. Cummings, national committeeman from Connecticut. as to be held tomorrow night in St. Johns hall, Pembroke and Shelton Streets.
 v MT. Cummings is considered to be, by far, one of the ablest speakers of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01

Miss Grace Smith, who is attending the Danbury Normal School passed Sunday at her home in East Village.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01

present. A fine program was given after a bountiful collation. was served Ninety-three were present.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01

MT. Townsend Cox spent last week with his nephew, J. Farley Townsend of Cheshire, returning home on Satur- day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01

Connecticuts Democracy. Democrats who attended the Democratic state convention will remember well the ovation extended. MT. Cummings fol- lowing his opening address to the convention, which was considered a masterpiece both to literary effort and delivery. In no uncertain terms will MT. Cummings arraign the Re-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01

Miss Olive Page of Ansonia, who taught the East Village School so suc cessful1y for the past two months, has resigned and accepted a position in New London. Her resignation took effect at the close of last week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01

frmation-
 Frederick Wheeler, former resi- dent of this place died in Oxford and was brought here for burial in the family plot on Saturday. The pail bearers were Frank J. Wales, Henry J. Smith, Ambrose S. Hurd, Charles Beach, Samuel Brewster and Clarence B. Burr. Rev. Henry s. Habersham conducted the services, Undertaken Ward of Seymour had charge of the funeral.
 Regular meeting of Washington lodge was held on Monday evening when four candidates were initiated in the mysteries of Masonry.
 Miss Hildah Spargo of West Haven is teaching the East Village School made vacant by the resignation of Miss Olive Page.
 Mrs. William W. Shelton returned home Sunday from a two weeks visit with cousins on Staten Island.
 Mrs. Florence M. Standish and fam fly with Oliver Blakeman, Jr. motored
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01

John Swendsen and Victor Kyed of Hartford were recent guests of his brother, Samuel Swendsen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01

Robert Sinclaid had the misfortune ito have one of his new n1ilch cows struck by a milk truck last Friday It was so badly hurt he had to have 1t killed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01

to Hartford Saturday and returned home on Sunday. While there they
 were the guests of Miss Olive Stan dish
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01

spent in hearing MT. Cummings. This will be his first appearance in the city to address a political rally during this campaign.
 Parade Before Rally Preceding the rally a parade
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01

Mr and Mrs. Lewis N Thompson moved to Ansonia on Monday where MT. Thompson has accepted posi- tion. .~,.. ..
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01

Special meeting of z Harmony Grange, Thursday evening when Pokono Grange of Brookfeld will be present, their officers initiating class
 in the second and third degrees.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01

Housatonic and Trunbuu Oranges
 were guests of Harmony Grange last
 Thursday evening. Visiting patrons from New Canaan and Easton were
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01
MON ROE

Rtsbon Acheson will visit St. Peters church next Sunday morning at Il a.
 m, and administer the rite of Con
 irmation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-01

Mrs. Florence M. Standish and fam fly with Oliver Blakenan, Jr. motored
Evening star., 1922-07-27
DECLARES HE'S ALIVE.
Anthony Pentola on Honeymoon
While Death" Is Honor:d.
From tho Now York Herald

From the New York Herald.
If Anthony Pentola h9 I not been
on his honeymoon yesterday he would
have gone to Freedom Square. Bush
wick Parkway and Myrtle avenue.
Brooklyn, and looked on while patri-
speeches and much music. dedicated
a monument in honor of the eighty
three boys from that part of Brook
lyn who died during the war. Pen
tola's name is fifty-seven in the list
that is nodded on the base of the
monument.
AS it was, Pentola stayed on his
honeymoon. for which he departed
few days ago from his home at 81
Louis place, brooklyn. while his COM
rades of the George Cacioppo Post of
the American Legion told the story
Of how Pentola's name appears among
the dead and how he never seems
able to convince the War Department
Evening star., 1922-07-27
Mary Baker Promised Father
To Return TO Her Home Single
Repeated Failure to
We'd Mccormick is
Blamed on Pledge.
Announcements of
Postponements Are
Used as Screen.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO. Ill. July BINARY Lam
don Baker promised her daddy before
she sailed that she would come home
single
This information. vouchsafed the
writer by an authoritative friend of
the family" has thrown new light on
the psychology of the temperamental
Mary Baker. whose habit of deferring
her marriage to Allister Mccormick
mas made her an international figure.
Miss Baker. chaperoned by her
mother, at present is in England, dis
porting with kings and lesser royalty
at house parties. garden parties and
other elite social functions and salv-
ing the curiosity of a world wide
public by periodical announcements
of postponements of her marriage
Before she sailed for England the
end of April" continued the writer's
informant, Mary, in an intimate con-
ference with her father. promised him
that If she ever did marry Allister or
any one else for that matter she
would do at home in the approved
fashion.
Kids Public Along.
This much. her father insisted. was
due the dignity of the family. al
ready outraged by her spectacular
hating at the altar of the ceremony
n January. and the attendant public
ity In view of this promise. given
her father on her honor. Mary's re-
peated announcements of postpone
ments have been designed rather-to
use popular eXpression-'to kid the
public along and to keep the press
from featuring a definite break be-
tween herself and the long-Suffering
fiance, young Mccormick.
The writer's informant is an init
mate girlhood friend of Miss Baker
and has watched her grow from the
little invalid girl with a weak back,
board that she might grow straight,
through the trying recovery which
made her the spoiled darling of rich
and indulgent parents.
Many Times Delayed.
Whether she will eventually marry
Allister." continued Marys friend. no
one in the world may say. Those Who
knsw her well were confident she
lever would while Barry Baxter was
alive. But the death of the brilliant
young English actor. her platonic
friend and conf1dant. altered all of her
plans. 1t also afforded much needed
occasion Tor another poStponement OF
ner marriage. First, YOU will re-
member. il was to be in May after
Barry came at the home of Allister's
brother in Waybridge. England With
Sarry's death il was postponed until
June. The next date to be announced
was August Il. But alluring invita-
5!ons 10 house parties, receptions and
the like. sponsored and participated in
ny royalty and other members of high
English circles. made marriage a
cumbersome incident which would
clash with her pleasure. The latest
date she has given to the press is the
nd OF September. 1t always win be
Evening star., 1922-07-27

Pentola was taken to the hospital
and recovered 30 that he was able
men after the explosion had found
Pentola's coat covering the body Of a
man who had been killed. Pentola's
name was on some papers in the coat
Pentola's. When he left the hospital
and went back to the front the cap
tain of his company was amazed, but
the mixup never was Strengthened out
in the official records.
Later Pentola was gassed. He was
sent home in March, 1919. On March
Evening star., 1922-07-27

and the Bureau Of War Risk Insur::
ance that he did not die in Campra1
in 1918.
The confusion over Pentola began
when he was shot In the back Of the
head one day while fghting with
Company C Of the 106th Infantry.
Twenty seventh Division. They were
getting ready to take him to the base
hospital. His coat had been stripped
fore the surgeons and ambulance men
were ready to put him on the ambu-
lance a shell exploded. destroying the
ambul nee and killing q dozen men.
Evening star., 1922-07-27

10. at 10 o'clock in the morning. he
went to sec his mother, Mrs. Angelo
Pentola. at 126M Jefferson street.
Brooklyn. At II o'clock a letter ar
nouncing that Pentoaa had been
killed. And SOON afterward the let
ters Of the War Risk Insurance Bu-
reau began to arrive.
Evening star., 1922-07-27

In one protest. onal tour undertaken
since the close Of the war. Clara Butt.
the renowned singer, travelled 100, 900
miles. appeared at over 200 concerts
and sang nearly 5000 songs.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-22

William Ritchie. He was taken ,o ponce headquarters in New Britain and placed in cell pending the hear. ing this evening
 East Berlin items
 The Willing Workers will meet at the nome of Mrs. Walter Werdelin on Main street Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock
 There will be a balloon dance and social at Athletic hall, Thursday eve ming. St. Paul's orchestra will fur nish the music.
 The ladies of the Sacred Heart church will give whist social at the home of Mrs. Henry schaefer on Penfield avenue Thursday evening, to which all have been cordially invited
 Mrs. A. DeMore. who recently sold her property on lower Main street moved to New Haven Tuesday.
 The next meeting of the Modern Woodmen society will be held at Athletic hall. Thursday evening, De cember [.
 Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Hazen and MT. and Mrs. Earle Hazen will leave tomorrow for q two weeks visit with relatives in Vermont. They will make the trip by automobile.
 The regular VI lsly prayer meeting will be held at the Methodist church Thursday evening at the usual hour.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-22
WOMEN FOR REPEAL
Militant Organization Formed to Give Support to 1924 Candidate Who is For Killing 18th Amendment.

St. Louis, Nov. 22.-(By Associated Prcss) - Organization Of a woman's s militant auxiliary was included in plans adopted by the association op- posed to the prohibition amendment at two day conference here of state secretaries of the organization which was concluded yesterday
 Support of the organization will be given the presidential cand late in 1924 who runs on platform seeking repeal of the 18th amendment accord ing to statement issued by the leg islative committee of the association after adjournment of the meeting.
 Bolstering up of the ..wet'' forces in various states was among the plans adopted and efforts are to be made to put the liquor question before the people of the country with stress be- ing laid upon the effect of prohibition upon the nations revenue, leaders de- clared.
 The statistics. he said. answer both the stock argument of the anti-saloon league that prohibition would empty the jails'' and fits later challenge of the significance of the figures adduc- ed by our association in 1921, com pairing crime data for that and the previous years.
 Statistics show, they said that the United States would be richer by more than a billion dollars year in liquor taxes if the Volstead act was modified to permit the manufacture and sale of light wines and beers as it allowed in Canadian provinces.
 A fight against the anti-salo.,. league of America also was launched in the executive committees statement the organization being declared an ob- structive force.
 Federal enforcement of the Volstead act has proved q gigantic failure ac- cordng to w. H. S!ayton, of Balti- more general director Of the associa- 1 ton who remained in St. Louis today to perfect plans for another national meeting of state secretaries of the as- socation.
 He said that crime had increased | since the prohibition enforcement i measure had become effective and ad- i vocated regulation of the liquor trade by the various states.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-22
TRINITY COLLEGE CAMPAIGN

Hartford, Nov. 22.-Preparations are now being made for campaign throughout the state of Connecticut, to be held some time in January, for subscriptions to the Trinity college Centennial Fund of $l,5U0,000. Or ganization is being completed throughout the state, with chairmen in each city and district. It is plan ned to carry out personal canvass of every friend of Trinity in the state who can be reached
 The campaign in Connecticut will follow closely the campaign in Hart ford, which will take place, it is ex- pected, in the week of January 18th. Trinity has now raised $500.000 of the sl,500.000 needed, and it is hop ed that Hartford and tho remainder of the state will contribute liberaly toward the remaining s1.000,000. Fol. lowing the Connecticut canvass the campaign will be extended through out the country wherever there are friends of the college. Trinity ccie- brates the hundredth anniversary of its founding in June, 1928.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-22
ASquare Meal
 and A Square Deal

Here's square deal for the people who can't eat square meal without after pain and distress.
 Go to your druggist today and get a box of Mi-O-Na Tablets the great prescription for indigestion and stom- ach troubles.
 Take one, or If your suffering Is in- tense, two tablets with or after meals and at the end of ten days If you cant eat a square meal without dis tress go and get your money back.
 That's where the square deal comes in.
 But Mi-O-Na is really stomach upbuilder of great merit.
 The quick and positive action of Mi-O-Na on the stomach in case of gas, waterbrash, sour stomach and heartburn is worth lot of money to any sufferer.
 Why not try Mi-O-Na--at druggists everywhere.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-22
445 446 47 Drive Is On

Drive Is On
 The Red Cross chapter has started | it's drive for funds to support the l local branch and already many names have been handed in as members for the ensuing year. Booths will be erected Saturday in the post office and the Plainville Trust Co. Circulars have been forwarded to residents with an appeal for their support, and with business beginning to boom in Plainville, the Red Cross officials are looking forward to ban ner membership enrolment. Last year there were hardly enough names. handed in to support the work of the visiting nurse and this year private subscriptions are asked which will tide the chapter over for another term. The branch here is'allowed to keep fifty per cent. of the member shin receipts but the extra subscrip- tions belonging entirely to the Plain vile department for local work.
 Basketball Season Starts The basketball season will soon be in full sway as Plainville enthusiasts are commencing to form team ana will soon hold practice games in the Bows club in New Britain. Manager Stanley Smith, who led the local team last year, is expected to head the az gregation again this season.
 The Boys club is cooperating with the local players and has consented to allow them to hold practice games at the hall every Tuesday and Thurs day evenings. There is no place for basketball here although the need Of A hall has been recognized for many years.
 Pythian Food Sale
 The Pythian Sisters have complet- ed plans for the, fancy article and food sale which will be conducted in the vacant store in the Neri block at Central Square. The sale will begin at o'clock.
 Legion Committee Meets
 The committee appointed by Brock Barnes post to meet with Architect Max Unkelbach of New Britain and examine plans on the proposed lay out of the new home for ex-service men, approved of the architects plans which were submitted last evening. Mir. Unkelbach, with John Murphy. owner of the building which will be the new Legion headquarters. showed the post officials the general plans ot the top floor on the building which will consist of an assembly room about s7 by 30 feet square. There will be a card room, parlor kitchen and shower for the members.
 II is expected that the place will not be ready for t.le Legion until February at the latest
 Plainyille Briefs
 The fire department responded to a call from Box 6, at 11:28 o'clock yesterday morning for a chimney fire which started in the home of Harry c. Tyler of Park street. The damage was slight
 A complaint has been received that children at Sharps station are dam- aging the trolley cars which are placed on the siding there for the
New Britain herald., 1922-11-22
RANGERS CALLED OUT
Texans On Duty To Prevent Lynching If Negro Murderer and Girls As sailant is Caught.

Waco, Texas, Nov, 22.--Twenty Texas rangers were sent here today as precautionary measure in the event of an arrest as the result of the killing of Grady Skipworth, 19, and an attack on his young woman com panion. The young woman who was not seriously injured when her body struck tree when her assailant threw her over a 50 foot cliff, accus- ed an unidentified negro.
 Feeling has been intense since Skip worth's body was found. He was robbed first and then shot. the young woman said. After the negro turned his attentions to her, he held her pris- oner for three hours before throwing her over the cliff.
 The local National Guard company was called out by the mayor but Gov ernor Neff announced the situation did not warrant use of state troops.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-22
RED PEPPER FOR
 RHEUMATIC PAIN

Red Pepper Rub takes the ouch" from sore, stiff, aching joints. It can- not hurt you. and 1t certainly stops that old rheumatism torture at once.
 When you are suffering so you can hardly get around. just try Red Pep per Rub and you will have the quick- est relief known. Nothing has such concentrated, performing heat as red peppers. Just as soon as you apply Red Pepper Rub you will feet the tingling heat In three minutes it warns the sore spot through and through. Pain and soreness are gone.
 Ask any good druggist for jar of Rowles Red Pepper Rub. Be sure to get the genuine, with the names Rowles on each package.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-22
JAIL SENTENCE FOR TOTING GUN AROUND. Harvey Oliver, Arrested in Hart
 ford, Gets Five Days RED CROSS DRIVE STARTS
TruInbull Bowlers Meet in Bristol for Weekly Match--Baskctball Team Will Begin 10 Organize for Season Hcrc-Othcr Items.

Harvey Oliver Of Maple street was sentenced to five days in jail in the Hartford police court yesterday for carrying concealed weapons. He also was fined $50 and costs on this count and $10 and costs on charges of drunkenness.
 Oliver was arrested Saturday night in tenement house in the rear of SS Morgan street. Sergeant Wadsworth and Acting Detective Sergeant Sheren, assisted by Policeman Daniel Hurley of the Hartford police force, made the arrest
 He claimed that he was carrying the pistol. which was of the vest pocket size and very small, because he had forgotten to take 1t out of his clothes when he moved some time ago. The revolver was fully loaded.
 Tcmco Bowling Notes.
 The members of the Temco Bowling league rolled their weekly games at the Wallace Barnes alleys Monday evening with the result that the As- sembly team defeated the Machine room two games out of three. The office force did not show up in usual form and fell victim to the Safety Switch players by the&ame tally. The individual scores are as follows: