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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07

At Beach Glenn. W. Va, in F,ayette County, they have only worked If Clare there are 600 miners who have worked but 30 days in the last two years.
 tThe Blooming Rose Mine Camp, in Boone County, has no food at all. In many of these communities where there aIfe independent stores, in Sm1thers, West Virginia, the stores have been closed since they suspended business. about December l. In Bells low, West Virginia, there are 63 fam lilies, and for 19 months they have suffered without eVer making a, direct appeal for relief.
 "In Terrible Circumstances"
 Many of the statements about these conditions in West Virginia have been Questioned by the state officials and by their so-ca11ed investigators. Mayor e. w. Campbell, of Hunting gation at Winifrede, a little place about twelve miles from the state capital On his return he made a a fund as mayor Of the city of Hunt inSton to relieve the destitute famil- ies. There are 298 families in ter rible. circumstances at Wsnifrede.
 'aThe reason for the unemployment in West Virginia union fields, as we the miners to break their contracts with them and go to work at greatly reduced wages. The contracts which the operators want to see broken are those made by the Government in 1919 as a result Of the Bituminous Coal Commission award.
 The operators asked for a con- ference to discuss the wage question about six months ago. They wanted a reduction in wages.
 "Just 8 Little York;
 'We put the question < of employ ment to them direct Could you promise us 100. per cent. timer we asked SAsm. They, replied Nor Could you promise us 50 per cent. timer They replied 'No!' Could you assure us 25 per cent work 9 Again they said Noi' Just a little work, but we can't promise anything was fhefr answer.
 '-The operators in the fields are trying to bring about an openzshop policy and to smash the union so bad ly that when the contracts expire on April 1 the union will be power1ess to negotiate with the operators"
 Mooney and Snyder are under fn- dictment in Logan County. along with l54 others on charges of conspiracy. melting to riot and treason" as a result of the marches Of the 1Inion miners into the non-union fields of West Vrgiia last September. There are still pending 1,80G indictments in Logan. Almost all are of the local union officials. Mooney estimafed that more than $40,0a0 is needed weekly to purchase food and keen alive miners families who are on the point of starvation
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07
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censored pcture films were condemn ed in the report of the public morals committee of the annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church which is now in session here.
 The report described cock-fght1ng as one of the greatest co1Tupter Of public morals and asserted that 1t must go.' The report declared that because the accessories of the prize ring are the licensed bar, gambling and brutality. it too, must be proh1b- ited.
 Dancing in the public schools was designated as a bad influence condu- cive to immortality. The committee renorted that movie films are now censored by one man only, a police man. and recommended "an adequate censorship for the protection of the m oraIs of children.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07

and at intervals between, was weak and seemed to be smothering at times. but in week I felt like another woman. I also used Lydia E. Pinkham's Sanatiye Wash. It did me lot of good too. I cannot praise your medicines too much and will be more than glad to recom- mend them to any woman who is suffer ing from female troubles. You may print my testimonial, as it is true."- Mrs. T. A. LANDRY, 612 Miss. St., Don aldsonville, La.
 Note Mrs. Landry's words-"as it is true. D errecommendingL Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is genuine. It is a statement telling the merits of these medicines just as the women in your own neighborhood tell each other about them. For fifty years Lydia B. Pinkham s Vegetable Com pound has sold on merit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07
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"Marvelf1t" Knick- CTS of knitted cotton fabric These knickers have the reinforced cir cular cut so popular in glove silk garments.
 White or Pink, regu- lar sizes, Sf.OO Same in extra sizes,
 SIPS Black, regular sizes.
 $1.25 Extra sizes, $1.5O
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07
Periwinkle Blue

Growing in favor day by day now occupies a prominent place at the yelling section. May be had in French Dot Veil ing, 75 cts. a yd.
 Neckwear Section, .
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07
PARIS FINDS WAY TO s
 END AUTO SIAAIGHTER

ParlS, March = The PreIeCt or Police of Paris, Robert Loullier, has found a radical means of obliging drivers of motor vehicles in the streets to be more careful So many acidents to pedestrians have occurred through carelessness that M. LOullier has issued instructions that in future when any motor vehicle runs down a pedestrian or is in aany way respOnsl- ble for serious collisions the car shall be confiscated and put under seal and the driver sent to prison.
 Should the driver be found guilty he shall serve a term of Imprisonment and his car will be sold. If left free he shall be allowed to regain posses sion of his car and only receive a severe reprimand. These instruc- Jions have taught motor drivers in Paris to be extremely cautious
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07
The little Fur Choker

It appears this year and is in higher favor if possible than ever. The following beautiful ex- amples are in stock at present. Opossums in three. dfffer- ent shades. Hudson Bay Stables and Alaska Stables. Kit Foxes in several color effects. Gray Wolf and Pitches. Alaska Foxes in new dyes. White Fox in platinum dye.
 Kolinsky in single and double scarfs. Wolf in silver, brown and > platinum. Mink in variety. Stone and Baum Martens. Prices begin at $50 and
 run to s125.OO.
 Second floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07
BEAUTY SPECIALIST
 TELLS SECRET
A Beauty Specialist Gives Home Made
 Recipe to Darken Gray Hair.

Mrs. M D. Giflispie, a well known beauty specialist of Kansas City res. gently gave out the following state-I ment regarding gray hair:
 Anyone can prepare simple mix rture at home that will darken gray hair, and make it soft and glossy. To a ha1fpint of water and 1 ounce o93 bay rum. a small box of Barbo Com =z pound and IA ounce Of gfycerine.
 These ingredients can be purchased at any drug store at very little cost Apply to the hair twice a week unti1' the desired shade is obtained. This. will make a gray-haired person look twenty years younger. It does not color the scalp, is not sticky or greasy| and not rub off. f.''--Ady.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07
Printed Chiffons

Paisley designs and colorings on red, navy, black and b r o W n grounds. Particularly desirable for the fash ionable. flowing sleeves. $2.75 and $500 a yd.
 Trimming Section,
 Main f1oonS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07
Corsets
Several models for stout
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figures For the tall woman there is the very low elastic-front style with a long skirt.
 For shorter figures there is a model with a medium top, and this is in two lengths.
 For the same type of figures there are brass ieres which are made of beautiful and service able materials in large sizes.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07

H11tch,' with Charles Hutchinson will be included, as well as a news reel
 Some good use for the mountainous r11ts on WiIcoxSon avenue have been found During the high tides Of the first week in March they are a grand institution How else could one get home, but to hop from peak to peak, until those bIissful sidewalks on up- per Wilcoxson and Windsor are reached?
 "Distance lends enchantment to the yiew'-t4le council.
 Manager Harry ~Feldman of the Stratford theatre has given up hopes of furnishing Sunday movies for S.ratford. which will be pleasing news to the Bridgeport and Milford the atres and the Connecticut company, and mean a smaller Monday deposit at the Stratford, Trust company Have ter could be put to ballot vote as an extra added attraction at the next e1action that F'eldman would win by a standing room only majority
 p I. Garritoy, shelton, a State off, c,Ar. of fhe Knights of Columbus, spoke Sanday in the Post Office building. in reference to the Stratford council, be. ing organized. Another meeting will be held Thursday night at 7:30. Ap- rlic;a tion banks may be obtained at the Stratford bakery in the center.
 The American Legion, despairing of being able to finance a tSrnnanent building at this time, will attempt the next best thing A temporary build ing will be planned for location near the center where basketball and other indoor athletic events may be staged.
 .l Moran. Adiutant of the Amer ican Legion in Bridgeport, has re- signed because of press of other du- .fas and fear of a nervous break down.
 icf suggests a reSigning contest ef-~ might be a diverting event En- trans could be cinfined to the world in ge-saral with Premier Lloyd George. Superintendent SIawson of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07

the Bridgeport schools, and Town Manager R. H. Hunter headhnfng the list. Various of the council could help fill the field. For a. prize to be given the man who resigns first a collection could be taken to buy an accordion platted asbestos ash can.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07
STAMFORD

Tonight at the Stratford theatre George ArIiss will repeat the triumph scored On the screen last night III s.Disra eli' A mermaid comedy and the first episode of Hurricane Hutch'' with Charles Hutchinson will be included, as we'll as a news reel
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07

G. I 1IIhHdII1 $ V6Qe- table Compound which has done so much to restore my he alt h. 1 was a
 broken-down woman
 until my hus band
 brought me a bottle Of your Vegetable
 Compound and one of Lydia E. Pinkham's Blood Medicine. I
 had been havin g
 pains every month
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07
Millinery
Models which are suitable for stout wome7

Models which suitable for stout women
 Much attention has been paid collecting these hats which planned for broad shouldered women The styles assured for spring.
 There are Tri-cornes and Turbans, brim- med hats having draped crowns materials candy cloth and odd braids many strikingy beautiful. Crinlled hair cloth braid is the material of many of the small hats, and horsehar cloth which imported These combined with liserie ostrich trimmings very graceful models
 In coors there periwinkle blue, the fire cracker shades, also Russian embroidery done linen and made
 Wool embroidery is prominent, styles have elaborate hand work which is very distinctive.
 There novelties for sports hats and tailored hats to with tweed suits which although fancy brads and straws accentuae tweed colors
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07
WAS A BROKEN
 DOWN WOMAN
Then l BeganTaking Lydia E.: Pinkham's Medicines
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Donaldsonville, La.-E1 write with pleasure to praise your medicine-Lydia
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07
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 Store closes daily at o'clock
Store closes daily at 6 o'clock

The Fashion Show and Demonstration by representatives and experts from Sveltne Continues Wednesday
 Coats Suits, Dresses, Skirts, Blouses
 Brassieres, Corsets and Underwear klfy carefully made finished The Show includes regular line for
 Spring
  for should
  successfully her m dmayb be found
 In the Read Apparel Shops Promenade at 1O:3O A. M. and 2:3O F. M. No Woman Too tout to be
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07
Wednesday in the Tea Room

Cream of Celery Soup, Salmon Croquettes with tartare sauce, Kidney Stew, Potatoes au Gratin Spanish Rice, Fruit Jelly, Stewed Prunes, Fudge Cake.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07
PLAN PROTECTION
 'OF PUBLIC MORALS IN PHILIPPINES

Manila, P. l., March T-The licens- ed saloon, cock-hghting, commercial ized boxing, public dancing and un-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07

..Distance lends enchantment to the view''-t7ae council.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-26
EXECUTED BARON
COMES BACK SAY
Superstitious Fugitives From
Siberia Think Maybe It's
His Spirits

PEhING, Nov. 25.-''NIad' Baron
Ungern IS again operating in S.
beria. according to reports from
frightened refugees who have cs-
capped from the region OF hostllities.
Others claim that his spirit hes. been
resurrccted ana IS back on earth 10
carry out its vow FOR the death OF
al bolsheviki. SuperstlGous VII
lagos IN Siberia ascrlbe 20 him
strange powers before which the
red forces arc helpless. One man
even goes so far as 10 swear he saw
the Mad Baron executed and has
now seen him this second time
alive.
About tho execution stories diff
fer. Some say he escaped, but his
family, who came recently 10 in
vestigate, reached the sad conclu-
sion that he had been killed.
White soldiers also shrink at the
mention OF his name. His discip-
line was fearful, and he melted out
punishments without mercy even
10 the slightest offenders.
one Of his favOrite methods was
90 compel the soldier TO remove his
breeches and sit upon q cake of ice
for hours at Il time depending up
on the seriousness Of his alleged
crime. Another was 20 put num-
Der of men on tho roof OF his house
during q severe storm and 70 force
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-26
BY EDWARD THIERRY.
MA Service STAFF Writer

HIGHLAND FALLS. n. I, Nov.
Isl came to the village OF High
land rails 70 have a look az the man
who had the nerve 70 back a wagon
up against Mrs. J. p. Morgan's coal
pile and cart away enough coal n
keep tho homo fires going for fuel
less t0WnspeoDIe.
The man is William i. Perkins,
fuel administrator OF Orange county.
lie is stout, elderly. wears glasses.
and IS q retired grain and feede
dealer.
"Why. there wasn't dve tons OF
coal in al Highland Falls until We
got busy" said Perkins What DO
YOU suppose they appointed me fuel
administrator for SOS everybody
would have coal, wasn't j. NOt Just
the rich-but the poor. too.
We'll, I found there was q great
stack OF coal At tho country place
Of Ms. J. j.. Morgan. ST., opd u ioc
more az Robert Goclets place. And
only Ave tons f. Highland Fails, q
stable place YOU know.
Siezes 20 Tons
eve Just had 90 tons taken away
from Mrs Morgau's place and dis
tributed 20 families in the village. q
ton 10 a family. III take more from
her before I'm through. Now were
perceliug out some Of the Goeleta
extra coal. I don't know how much
they have, except that they've go;
too much according to tho way
read the law.
"I know Of 90 tons in one pile in
the Goelet back yard. The law say,
you can't hold more than one
months supply
Percy Wilkinson, superintendent.
OF the / G1C-acre Morgau estate. cay
the Morgans burn five tons q week.
And according 20 reports, there ace
50 OtoUs stored on the place.
Understand. the Norgan5 and
Goelet aren't Offering any resistance
10 our Selling tho coal. guess trey
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-26
FACTORY CITIES;
HOME SUBURBS

VIII tho cities a. the future be-
come mere Industrial ceuters SUR
rounded by suburbs Of homes?
This ls' - possibility which is made
the more apparent by the induenc,
the automobile IS having on city ana
country life.
s recent survey hy the American
Automobile Chamber Of Commerce.
ln SO large cities rhrouEhoL- the
country. shows that $4,000 al,o
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-26
HELPFUL HINTS

IL is surprising how many people
neglect the use Of tire chalk when
changing q tube. The fact that YOU
put in some q week or a month ago
Ia no reason for neglecting TO put
in more. 1t disappears in use and
must DO replaced every time. Some
of &c is made from mica and some
from sOapstOue. They seem 20 be
equally good. The powder helps the
tube TO settle into place while it IS
being pumped up and reduces fric-
ton between shoe and tube all the
time the tire is used on the road.
So use IL literally.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-26
AN HEIRLOOM. PERHAPS

DALLAS. Texas, Nov. 25.-Burg-
lars entered a downtown rooming
house recently and ransaCked the
room of a now arrival IN report
Ing the affair 20 the police he con-
fessed he was loser nothing more
than finger nail file. but asked their
assistance in locating it.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-26
HARD LUCk

ELIRIA. ohio. Nov. -. = Miss
Babel Nash, Republican candidate
for county clerk, was observed
wearing q sign pinned to her dress
a couple Of days before election.
The sign read: Not talking No.
its not permanent, but orders from
my doctor Have tonsilitis."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-26
Fuel Dictator Seizes Coal
and Distributes 1t to Poor
know the law all right"
Just a Yarn

What's this about their Cheering
voluntarily % divide their coal with
the villagers " Perkins was asked.
That's just q yarn. The- didn't
offer anybody as much as a Jump OF
coal So we took &.
You can see how this yvor,-.
against the poor family or the one
OF moderate means. II isnt rl-bf
for somebody with money to era b
on all the coal just because they
have the money and get their or
ders in early.
Am I popular? Hanged II 7 know.
or care. I'm just doing my duty. I
don't set any pay Tor this job, but
L isn't a question Of money.
AL I'm interested I'm il eeeing
that all the fanatics in Highland
Falls set che coal they need. TINS
coal dealers are doing the delivering.
and al they get is a normal pr.ft.p
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-26

Whether the folded tube is pro-
tected by @ bag or not it should 30
blocked up on both sides, so that It
cannot shift. If laid on its side IL
Will rub the corners and make weak
spots. inviting a blowout. Do not
throw &c into tho tool box with
greasy rags, dirty chains and other
junk, which viii damage it beyond
repair. y little care viii prolong
the Ife OF the tube.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-26

In case Of q blowout examine the
tube you are going TO use very care
fully. 1t may have lain in tho car
for several months and got oil or
grease on IL. making a weak spot,
which Will readily blow out when
pumped Up. Look especially for
worn spots where the tube has been
chafed. when a spare tube is placed
I'm the car it should bo in O. bag or
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-26

"Wasps. says q naturalist. real
j. are quite gentle and make no att
tempt 10 sting persons who are
quiet in their movements"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-26

Motor B-lsl~ u.er.t--I have e. Ford
vl.la has r"u aaou. $4,000 miles
n-t -as always had good c-re
cave just trl The engine OUT and
sock up 81. ruI ana Iae-- r-zr---s
and .o-icel tElr tler- was g -l-t-e
side slap ir tho piston bearings, but
did noe touch these. and now have
che cuE.,c back 7 can hear q sharp
click when climbing O grade w.tl
che spark advanced. should tlerc
5c any pay between The Gushing .a
che piston AID Che connecting rod3
aLs1 have O. lot of trouble wiki the
ca- jerking when speed ~ che car
ard tLc1 close tie tlrotr.n. when
The speed - down tp about nine o.
~ miles the ear begins -a 5,-k and
tho only way can sop e IS 20 use
the thrc.t.e again % re.eas, tLe
Gluten. What would cause th.se
OWNER.
TIE wris pin bush.ug should ,e
2 good ~ or tho engine VII have O
knock that is particularly noticeable
nf.c- tle coEueC-i1g rcd bearings
have been taken up. However.
thore niue. be plenty a. side clear
ance betweca Che rod and piston 60
permit alignment etc Perhaps the
r,cs yuL htar IS caused 10y loose
fistors ni bc--c- known u.s. "r.s-ou
cylinders cre t-ue thm
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-26

The tu0c should now be rolled in
heavy cloth or replaced IN a tire box
that just fits IT, These boxes are
lined with talc so that there is prac-
tically no friction against the rus
Der. DO not put the tube in a box
too large for IL or one in which
there is no tale Ctire chalk). \
tire bag may be used and it has the
advantage that It occupies less room
than q box
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-26

Motor Department. have cx-
perieuced considerable trouble with
the spark plugs on my engine.
Please give me list of troubles
with some OF the proper remedies.
OWNER
Spark plugs are subject Co many
troubles, but tho moss frequent one
"a carbonizati0u 4 sooted plug
must be taken apart and the SCOT
wiped off. Touch up the points with
fine emery cloth and see that the
sap f. right when parts are 70
placed a cracked core VIII cause
a bad short circuit and cannot be
repaired. 4 new core or new plug
VIII bo necessary. See that spark
gap Is correct. An old hack saw
blade makes a good gauge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-26
MOTORISTS PROBLEMS
Solved for Readers of The News Times
BY WILLIAM H. STEWART, JR.

Motor Deps1rmcn--Wh.ie 7 real
zo that q hot spark - an absolute
fecesgty Tor tho proper running Of
- engine. do not know how % 80
ABOUT testing Sc on nay car. wh!ch ~
equipped with O. Eemy system ]. y.
Tho method would be tho same
with any othrr distr-buter system.
~ engine IS running. remove one
spark plug wire from l.s plug and
hold 2. not more than ore-quarter
inch from head Of plug Or some
metallic part of the engine. The
spark can be seen jumping across
the gap. II engine ls not runm: 6
make tho gap O.. tho spark plug jus-
che same. cioso tho switch, and move
the spark lever back and forth very
quickly This should produce the
desired spark az tho plug when tho
circuit breaker points open and
close.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-26

oversize p.stons and rings properly
fitted VIII help other-viss u VIII be
necessary 20 rH-gr.ud tho cylinders.
Tho jerking may be caused by worn
timer. Try a new one and test FOR
defective coils.
Motor Department. taking th5
valves out O. nay engine ] noticed
that Tho exhaust valves particularly
ore very much spotted. one valve
is slightly warped. Will you kindly
advise whether % .s necessary 10
get al new valves. or whether 10 is
necessary 20 get ono new valve only?
READER.
You have allowed the valves 20 go
too long without grinding. hence the
pittlng Of the valve seats IL Will
be necessary 10 grind these until
tho pl-s or spots disappear and 4
clean, smooth seat IS obtained. "
the pits or spots disappear and
c.ean smooth seat is obtained. rs
20 the warped valve stem, e is best
~ replace this In replacing % VIII
DO necessary to grind iu ord-- 20
obtain O. proper seating q the valve.
The exhaust valves especially should
be ground frequently. In order ~
obtain the best results from q motC.
j. is advisable to rCseat all the ya'Ves
about every 1000 or 5000 miles.
II this IS dono there is less work an1
much better results are obtained.
Motor Department. have been
tod % let I'm the clutch slowly when
starting. but to do so rapidly rot
tho other speeds. Also 10 let IN
clutch slowly while reducing speed.
Please let me know why this s
necessary. READER.
The clutch IS engaged gently when
starting since e IS difficult % move
q car from standstiu ana one does
not want 90 strain the gears or otner
parts ~ letting in the clutch sud
denly. The car IS then speaded up
so that Il Will be godus at the rate
Of second speed and not lose uomen-
tum. The same rule holds fos the
other forward speeds. TheOrctica ;Iy
the car should be going 1t the new
speed before tho gears are shifted
50 that they viii not grind bus mesh
smoothly. In slowing down from
higher TO q lower speed tho c;utcn
is engaged when tho car has lost
momentum and Is moving 81 the nev.
speed, otherwise it Will stop too sud
denly and make Il unpleasant for the
passengers.