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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
CLEVER NfOONSHINERS
 HAD 'sOFFTCER' ALARM

Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 14-When Lieut.. Oliver and a squad of county police men recently went to raid a whiskey still near Atlanta they captured two moonshiners, they said, only through luck when they failed to become en- tangled in wires lying about the premises. Wire was scattered all about the place, said Officer, and the pressure of a. foot on any one would set. a bell ringing in a shanty. The first policeman missed these wires, but every one who followed rang the bell and all rang it when they left.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
MALE FTIRT TRAPPED
 BY REVOLVING DOOR

(By International News Seryice)
 New York, Jan. 14-This story re- wolves around a moral Do not f1irt in a revolving door is the moral,
 Carl Fisher, twenty-four, of Brook lyn, stepped into the door of a res taurant. As he did so Mrs. Hannah Keith entered from the opposite side on her way out
 Police say Fisher looked at Mrs. Keith. smiled and blocked the door with his foot, holding her captive
 But she did not remain captive. Be- coming incensed she threw her full weight against the door, and Fisher was propelled inside the restaurant- into the arms of her husband, who had waited to pay the check.
 Fisher was given suspended sen- tence.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
PATRICK MCCRATH IRISH SOLDIER
 TO SAIL TODAY

Patrick McGrath, a county coun- eilor of South Tipperary. Ireland, who has been visiting at the home of his brother, William McGrath, of 58 Sachs street, Stratford, will sail for Ireland today on the stea mship Bal tic He will be accompanied by his trother. Roger McGrath, and upon arriving in Ireland will join another brother, Morris, who is an adjutant in the Irish Republican army. During the past nine months. MT. McGrath has travelled around the world, re- cuperating from injuries received in the fighting in Ireland. He arrived here recently from Australia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
Conlir1 Company Denatured Alcohol
 Wall aints Wholesale Retail
-DIsCORDANT NOTES.

tBy International News service)

(By International News Service.)
 Hagerstown, Md, Jan. 14.-School teachers of this enterprising town are convinced that as a singer Supe in good superintendent.
 Recently he casually dropped into an elementary grade at one of the schools here during a singing class. Unobserved, he joined in. From somewhere an out-of-pitch voice grat- ed so harshly on the teachers ears \ that she stopped the singing abruptly, declaring that someone was out of tune. The singing was resumed, with the same result. Despairingly she halted the singing class for the day.
 When she learned that the discord- ant notes had been produced by none other than the superintendent of schools she didn't know whether. to laugh or cry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
BIC COLT AT
 REVENUE OFFICE

With the precautions taken by the Revenue Department in Hartford the local office has added to its equipment a big Colt revolver. The revolver is kept in handy place and is always ready for use
 Orders were issued at the Hartford office to arm all the collectors in their on1ces as we'll as the New Haven, Wa terbury, New London and the focal of flee.
 The action of the Washington office in issuing the orders is due to the large number of robberies and hold
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14

ups in all parts of the country Most Of the robberies occurred in the West but with sensational cases like the S2.o0O,oo0 bond robbery on October "A. last and the thernt of $1,44700O in cancelled government bonds from the post office in New York on July IS last. the Washington authorities deemed it advisable to arm all the members of the Internal Revenue de- partment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14

Thomas l. Ellis won six prizes with his cochin bantams, at the Nor walk show which is now in pro- Eress.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
DAUGHTERS OF ISRAEL.

The Daughters of Israel will hold a regular meeting at the " M H. A. Monday evening at o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
MARRIAGES

Edward PoIking, BAT Pembroke St., "A, and Mary Matthews, 34 Whiting St. IS.
 Natoli Christopher. 128 East Ave. 26. and Jennie. Fenick. 174 Gregory St.. B.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14

Advertise In The Times
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14
One bit of news excels all others {!

That news is tIis:-
 The Mill End Sale brings
 you it's savings for the
 18th impressive time. 1t is biggest news for men. It is biggest news for wo1nen 1t is biggest news for home-dwellers For the Mill End Sale saves many dollars for men and women and for the home. Every day sees fresh lots pushing forward Every day sees eager folks sharing i'm them. Nothing in the Mill End Sale at usual price. Nothing in the Mill End Sale of doubtful quality. Nothing in the Mill End Sale deceitful. Every Mill End price ticket the blazing signal of fine saving ALWAYS! THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS C{
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-14

Bridgeport, Conn,
 Saturday, Jan. IA, 1922.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07
OLD BOAT NOW POWER PLANT
Former Mississippi River Steamer
Seems to Have by No Means Out
lived It's Usefulness.

One of the survivors Of the days
made famous by Mark Twnin's Life
ON the Mississippi" the steamboat An
drew Paddock, Is now serving ms II
mower plant at New Orleans. Perchod
high In the air on. stills, smoke Still
belches forth in black masses from It's
tall stacks, but the stern wheel that
once churned the murky waters of the
river is mOtiOnlcsS.
The captain and crew Of the ANDY
AS II was a~rrectionately termed by the
negro rouStahouts. were transferred to
other boats, and the crew now consists
Of two hrcmen, each of whom is ad-
dressed joculary as "captaln,' The
numerous passing craft Invariably
blow their sirens in salute, and old
candy" always replies vigorously from
its position just beyond the waters
edge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07
MOTHER! OPEN
CHILO'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Your lltllc one with lovc The 'frnlty'
taste Of "taillonla Fig Syrup" even II
conStipnted. bilious, irritable, feVcriSh,
or full OF cold. a l~eaSpoUrtul never
fails to cleanse the liver and bowels.
In "a few hours YOU can see for your
self how thoroughly 1t works all the
sour bile. aud undigeStCd food ont Of
the bowels and you have n well, play
full child again,
Millions OF mothers keep "CalifOrnla
Fig Syrup handy, They know a tea
spoonful today saves II sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for genu-
Inc "California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children OF
all ages printed on bottle. Mother
You must say "California" or you may
get an imitation fg syrup.-Advertise'
ment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07
Corned Beef and

Italian cigars are not 50 good. MOI
so good. They are made by the gov
crnyent, are as long and narrow M
the road to salvation and have q
straw run through them 50 that the
smoker can occasionally draw n pun.
A former A. +. Fer who had been
brigndcd with the Italians came home
and presented one to his friend. A
couple of days later he met said
friend.
How'd you like that cigar | gave
youF" he asked.
"Cigar?' repeated the other Won
derlngIy. cigar? Why, good LORD,
man, il was great. | took II home and
Ind it boiled aud it went wonderfully
with the corned bccf."-Amcrican
Legion Weekly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07
MIGHT SEEM so TO DADDY
"Full House" Likely to Be the Least
That Father Of Quintet Would
Remark.

A social worker attending the
convention in Indianapolis Of the In
diana tuberculosis association told
this one:
A Sunday school teacher had been
asked by one of her pupils what word
was used in referring to two children
born at the same time.
Twins" the teacher answered.
"What is the term used in referring
to three babies born at the same
time?' was the mex inquiry.
''rhey are trlplets," she replied.
GLOW do YOU refer to four babies|'
another asked.
-Four babies are called quadru-
plets."
A bright, naXen-haired youth, prob
ably thinking tc catch the teacher,
asked the term for five children.
Before the teacher had time TO re-
spond. n red-headed little fellow, III,
Peck's bad hoy Of the class, answered
"Gcc, that's a full house Indian
apolis News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07
Joseph BRANT, WHO WAS PRE-
SENTED AT COURT

,CAMPBELL was a better poet than
" historian. For Joseph Brant (Thay-
{ endanegea-"He Places Together Two
eRelts"). chief of the MohaWks, had no
\ mart in the famous Wyoming valley
massacre in Pennsylvania in 1913, al
hthough he did lead the Indians at two
Aothers equally bad-Minisink II
4 Cherry valley.
h Through the friendship of Sir Will
kliam Johnson, young ThayenGlnegea
was sent to DR.. Eleazer Wheelock's
4 school in Connecticut. He returned to
.Johnson hall and became Sir Williams
. assistant and Interpreter.
At the outbreak of the Revolution
1--we Iroouois were wavering between
Aioirinc the British and the Americans.
Doctor Wheelock wrote to his former
.rnil presenting every argument in
kovor of the Americans. Il well re-
Nomber the days in your home" re-
a,ied Brant, And especially do l re-
smember the family prayers and how
4 ,ou prayed that we might live as
Good subjects to fear Goo II honor
he king"
p Rrant went to England in 1715. He
nos presented to the king and, al
h.hough he wore the costume OF his
T,oonle his gracious manners M per-
g. English made him a favorite in
- oircles Before he left London,
- had promised to lead 1900 war
siors nto the field under the British
bouiag. uo.d
(t terror along the New York frontier,
he was not wholly merciless. once
10 ~captu,ed an old friend named
froman, whom he sent into the woods
cot some blrchbirk, hoping that he
Would escape. A few hours later
Woman returned with the bark-which
aront did not wait. "You had q
(honce TO escape, but you were toe
{;r q fool to take L. So now l shall
L. n take you to Canada as 8
ts,.orer" exclaimed the Mohawk chief
with much disgust.
after the Revolution ended Bran'
~lkomoined in Canada, where he wa
gcronted a pension by the British ant
Eiron q large estate in Ontario. Herr
r. hold "barbaric court with a retinu'
M 20 negro servants. surrounded b!
- soldiers. cavaliers in powdered
and all the motley assembling
,hot picturesque era" and here b
Ad November "A, lSVI'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07

savy wool crepe marocain with navy
TX crepe. Notice the interesting
sleeves and collar. Much attention Is
given to these details.
Navy krepeknit is the choice OF the
designer for the companion suit pic
tured. It is ~cleverly braided with
white soutache. This introduction Of
a white crepe blouse carries out the
vogue for white trimmings on black or
navy and all white will control the
season when summer comes.
Il did not require April showers TO
bring forth May flowers In the liant
O. millinery. Long before the cal
endar said spring. flowers began to
bloom on hats In their choicest color
ings. Styles in millinery are OF the
dainty feminine type and this makes
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07

OF COURSE you have made up your
~ mind that 1t Is to be a three
piece suit this spring, but perhaps just
what color to choose and fabric is still
an open question.
Combination Is the color feature In
most of the models. such as sand with
navy, gray with rust, white with black
and so on.
Beige, mole, cocoa. burnt toast are
the lighter shades most frequently
mentioned and the color scheme is
carried out in headwear and footwear
as well. Fashion has a fascinating
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07
SHE DYED 4 SWEATER,
SKIRT AND CHlLD'S COAT
WITH DIAMOND DYES"

Each package Of Diamond Dyes" con-
tsins directions 20 simple any woman cau
dye or I'M her worn, shabby dresses,
skirts, waists, coats, stockings, sweaters.
coverings, draperies, hsngiugs. everything.
even II she has never dyed before. Buy
Diamond Dyes"-no other Nnd-then
perfect home dyeing is sure because Dia-
mond Dyes are guaranteed not to spot,
fade, streak. or run. Tell your druggist
whether the material you wish to dye is
wool or silk, or whether 1t is linen, cotton
or mixed observation-disclosures
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07

shades are used in combination with
fabrics and flowers. Fruit, grasses
and flowers are massed upon this sea-
sons ~chapeaux without reserve. Many
brims are entirely made Of flowers. A
very acceptable fashion is the flower
tOque.
The latest information from Paris
says that white fruit Is going to be
the success of the season. White
grapes or currants are especially men
toned.
Too much cannot be said for RIB
bon. 1t is claimed that over half the
imported models are of ribbon. The
trend toward wide-belting ribbon Is
evident. These broad ribbons are made
up into entire hats or used In CON-
bination with very fine milan. A mark
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07
Stories Of
GREAT
INDIANS
CORNSTALK'S FAME AND DEATH
AT POINT PLEASANT
By ELMO SCOTT WATSON

If the Shawnees had not given
TO history a Tecumseh, they would
be well represented in the Indian hall
of fame by Cornstalk. He rose to
greatness in the Battle Of Point Pleas
ant during Lord Dunmore's war In
lT4. That was the first "All-American"
observation-disclosures Indians led by
ACornstalk against native frontiersmen
"a commanded by Col. Andy Lewis.
~ On the evening before the battle the
n Shawnee chief, knowing that he was
already Outnumbered and that another
y army was marching against him, Of
y fered to cross the Ohio alone and make
overtures for peace. He was overruled
by his warriors. 1T is well" he said.
\ If you are resolved to fight, then fight
! YOU shall. But if any warrior attempts
| 10 run away l will kill him with my
own hand"
! Early the next morning he attacked.
1t was a desperate all-day battle.
Cornstalk was everywhere, ~encourag-
ing his warriors. Once, true to his
threat, he cut down with his toma-
hawk a skulker. Then Lewis out
thanked him. The chief ~skillfully with
drew his forces, leaving the white mar
in possession of the field, but at the
J cost of 70 killed and $50 wounded.
! When Lord Dunmore offered to
make peace, Cornstalk called a council
II of his chiefs. you would not make
! peace before Point Pleasant. What is
your voice now with two armies OF the
| Long Knives pressing upon us?' he de-
III manded. "If it is for war, let us first
4, kill our women and children, then go
out and fight like men until we, too,
nv are killed" The Shawnees were silent.
! Cornstalk dashed his Ratchet into the
1 council post. you act like children y
he exclaimed. II will go and make
peace myself" SO he went alone to
NE Chillicothe and signed the treaty.
M He never broke it. In 1777 he wen,
"a to the American fort at Point Pleas
IN ant and warned the settlers that nj
might not be able to restrain his rest
XIV less warriors. The commandant de
u tained him and his son, Ellinipsico, al
hostages.
One day some rowing Indians am
pushed and killed a settler. Declaring
that the Shawnees had planned tn
YN ambush, a party Of whites rushed t
) the cabin where they were held pr1s
Oners.
Cornstalk heard their angry erie
outside the door. He knew that tn
end had come. my son." he said I
IN Ellin1psico, who was badly frightened
P11rthe Great Spirit has seen fit that W
81 should die together. 1t is well. Ii
us die like men and Shawnee wa
riors."
Rising to his feet, he faced the doc
As the Infatuated settlers threw
Women the old chief drew himself u
Aproudly and opened wide his arms.
N second later he sank to the foo
n pierced through the breast by seve
bullets. Point Pleasant had brougl
him both fame and death.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07
Three-Piece Easter Suits;
Milady's Easter Bonnet


certain that the male members of your
family are sure to like your new
Easter bonnet. Easter bonnet, 1t Is IN
truth, for the newest modes are POKE
bonnets and they abound in happy flow
erlike coloringS with tllrtatious ribbons
and artful furbelowS,
There is a distinctly new trend OF
thought in the matter of shapes, Tor
the hrim effects are coming in. Droop-
ing brims and variations in pokes are
emphasized in most of the latest show
ings.
All-over straw cloth in joyous spring
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07

Of distinction Is their esthetic color
ing of almond green. old rose, and the
new toast shades. Narrow metal rib
bOns are used In f1Ower-work.
The hats shown do not require indi.
v1dual description, they speak for
themselves. Points Of especial inter.
est In this group are: A lettuce green
transparent lace brim turned of the
face; the poke brim to right Is faced
with American Beauty taffeta perl
Wrinkle blue and all the springlike flow.
er shades predominant in hat to left.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07
way of lining panels and introducing

way Of lining panels and introducing
facings In unexpected color notes.
The materials given preference are
veldyne, piquetine and an inexpen-
sive new fabric called spongeen. Wool
en- crepe marocain is very pleasing
and it may be trimmed with the silk
marocain. Add also to this list peri
laine and gabardine, with some poiret
twill perhaps.
In the elaborate costume suit. coats
are cut very soft, following somewhat
the lines of the frock. Each model
displays touches of individuality.
Beads and embroidery are accept
able on cloth three-piece costumes
and steel beads on navy are stressed
The elaborate three-piece shown to
the left is developed in toast-color
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07
you CANNOT AFFORD

To let your little hurts and all
ments get bad.
Keep Vacher-Balm handy for Burns,
Boils, Cuts, Corns, Piles, or Soreness
anywhere.
Ask your druggist. Avoid limitations.
Advertisement.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07
The WhirIiuio of Time.

An old Arkansas maj remarked the
other day that Times amt like they
uSeter be. In the old days the men
put powder In their guns and went out
to hunt the deer; hut nowadays the
'dearS' put powder on their faces and
60 out TO hunt the man. "-BoSton
Transcript.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07
DON'T FEAR ASPIRIN
IF IT Is GENUINE
Look for Name "Bayer" on Tab'etA
Then You Need Never
Marry

worry.
To get genuine "l'nyer Tablets Of
Aspirin" you must look for the safety
"Bayer Cross" on each package and on
each tablet.
The "Baycr Cross" means true, wor'n
famous Aspirin, prescribed by physi
clans for over twrniy-one years, n
proved safe by millions for Colds, Hea0
ache, Earachc, Toothache, Neuralgia
Lumbago, Neuritis, and for Pain IN
general. Proper and safe directions
are in cnch unbr0ken "Bayer' package
Advertisement.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07
Preferred the Sickness.

Bobby was ailiug. ana the doctor
left medicine most bitter.
His mother coaXcd him by saying,
"Come, Bobby, this will make You well
and then YOU can 90 out and play
Bobby came and tried it. one tiny
taste. a vry face, and then lac cried,
81 want to be sick"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07
The Diagnosis.

Flubdub-Has the doctor diagnosed
your case?
GotroX-perfeCtly.
Flubduh-How did he find out Just
what you've got?
Gotrox-Looked me up In Brad
streets, ! suppose.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07

Children'S haudkerchiefs often look
hopeless when they come to the laun-
dry. Wash with good soap, rinse In
water hlued with Red Cross Ball Blue.
Advertisement,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07
Historic Date.

On June >, 1870, while experiment.
Ing on his harmonic telegraph. AleXan-
der Graham Bell made the discovery
that led To the construction of the
first telephone.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07

Staylatc Cat II 80 p. m)-"My mot
10 Is TO live and let live
Miss Bright (stlhing a yawn)-"l
wish II was to sleep and Jet sleep"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07
An Equation.

ORourke-The man phwat has no
wolfe is naWthin'. McToolc-So 10
the man phwat has wan, b'gob Life.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-04-07

Audacity is the stcpiarher Of sue
cess.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-28
KEENEY To. GET WARRANTS i. II
FOR UNION MEMS SLAYERS

had been at work on the incident OF
last Friday and hat their report would
name the persons that fired the shots
which killed the two union men. ana
that he would swear out warrants Tor
the arrest OF the individual or tndlvld-
ualS who did the shooting on the inter
III ban car He minated that the
trouble at Gladys Stop had been In
ycstigated by special men detailed for
this work, and said that flese men
had been working in the role or or
ganizers while probing into the cir
cumstauces surrounding the shooting
OF the union men.
Mr.. Keeney. said that he did not
countenance marches OF union miners
and at the same time expressed the
opinion that the killing Of the two
men had been without justification.
He would make no further statement
than this. saving that he could not
speak officially until the full report
OF the investigation was placed before
him.
Thirty.nine witnesses had been sam
moned today 10 testify at the hearing
growing out Of the case al l:3o THIS
afternoon and these with the twenty
one defendants will quite entirely fill
the small courtroom OF the magistrate.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-28
PITCHED MORE
HAY THAN F DR.
PAST TEN YEARS
Farmer J. H. Smith Says
Tanlac Made Him Gain Is
Pounds And Entirely
Overcame His Rheuma
tism and Stomach Trouble

During the harvest season got out
and pitched more hay and oats than
for ten years past" said J. II. Smith
well-known farmer of Il. i. y. 40 3.
ParkersbuTg. W. Va. IN telling how
Tanlac helped him.
For years | suffered with my stom-
ach and couldn't eat thing hut what
Il bloated mo up with gas and nearly
suTocatcd me. I was 50 nervous would
roll and toss at night hy III" hour and
wake up IN the morning almost too tired
- move. I also had rheumatism which
kept getting worse until finally | was
laid up for weeks unable 10 ra!se up In
bed.
But l began 10 improve a. soon as
started taking THnlac. ! now have a
corkIng big appetite and have gained
fifteen pounds The rhcumati has
uu!t bothering me and feel good al!
n" time. My confidence In Tanlac IS
unlimited"
TanIac is sold by all good drusg lsts
ADV.