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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05
EUGENE, OLDEST.
 LIVING EMPRESS

Romance has spun it's web about kings and queens for thousands of years but never has a more fantastic tale been written than that which deals with the life of the former Elm press Eugenie of France, who today celebrates her 91st birthday Today this woman is living in comparative obscurity and in marked contrast to the time when she was the proud consort of the i'll fated Louis Napol- con, last emperor of the French. This monarch chose her for his wife in the winter of 1853, before he had become emperor. The ceremony which unit ed them was the most splendid which Paris had seen since the days of the first Napoleon. Eugenie had been l used to gay life and the palace of Fontainblue, the Tuillerie and other palaces rang with laughter and rev. elry from the moment the beautiful young empress took her seat beside that of her imperial husband As she grew older Eugenie settled down and in her maturer years became the warm friend of Queen Victoria of England. The happy days at the French court continued until the late summer of 1870 when war between France and Germany was declared. It is said by some that Eugenie was partly responsible for the failure of French arms during that disastrous war for France. With defeat. there arose in Paris mob which attacked the palace, demanding the life of the empress. Eugenie escaped rear
 door, assisted by Dr. Evans her
 American dentist, who smuggled her out of France and into England. The emperor later joined her and they lived quietly together at Chiselhurst
 with their son Eugene Napoleon. born in 1856. The young man was
 sent to British military academy
 and had a brilliant career before him when he fell in love with bakers s
 daughter named Watkins She bore
 him a son who is living to this day,
 The old empress, enraged at her sons escapade, compelled him to join a
 British expedition to Zulu land. Dur
 ing this war the young prince was
 treacherously killed by a native.
 Eugenie went to Africa to bring. back
 the body of her beloved son whom she buried at Chiselhurst While she makes her home in the south ot every year in England, near the tomt of her loved ones. Louis Napoleon died in 1873 and also lies buried at Chiselhurst
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05
LENS CENTER OF
 RICH COAL FIELDS

Washington, May 5-Lens, the an- cient French city of 27,000 inhabit- ants in the neighborhood of which the English and Canadian troops are now making phenomenal gains in their spring push, is the subject of the following war geography bulletin is- sued today by the National Geograph- ic Society from it's headquarters in Washington; Lens is in the center of one of the richest coal regions of northern France (Pas-de-Calas). It is surrounded by 200 square miles of coal fields, which prior to the war yielded annually. 15,000,000 tons of feu1 and which gave employment to 25, 900 men. In addition to ths great industry the city itself had numerous steel and iron foundries, engineering works and steel cable manufactures.
 The city is 12 miles north of Arras by rail and some IS miles southwest of Lille. On the line between Arras and-Lens is the village of Vimy, ridge over which the contending armies have been fighting for nearly two years. To the northwest is Cal ais, 70 miles distant by rail. The | Deule or Souchez river flows through the town, thereby with the Lens canal affording water transpor- | tation northward into the Lys.
 r. The town which was formerly for 1 tified, was captured many times dur | ing the wars which devastated Elan ders during the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, but the | event which gives it an enduring place in the chronicles of the past was the victory won in this vicinity by the great Condo, Louis II de Bourbon, o1 the Dus d'Enghiem, as he was styled in early life. Here the Condo defeat. ed the Spaniards in l64s and regained his great military prestige which had suffered through the machinations of
 his Jealous enemies at the French court. Enghiem was at this time only twenty-seven years old,N but for five
 years he had been recognized as one
 of the two gretest captains of his day
 an estimate which history has un-
 grudgingly confirmed.
 In the battle of Lens Enghiem's
 star seemed at first to have set, for al
 thevery beginning of the combat pan. lie seized ihs own regiment, and it was only by the commanders per. sona1 disregard of danger and hi:
 coolness that the tide was turned an6
 a great victory achieved. Lens is the
 hub of a number of small branch rail
 ways which spread out over the coa fields
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
NEW YORK CIRCUS

Tomorrow MT. Lank's celebrated equestrian establishment rom HUI Gstreet, New York. is to exhibit at Broad and Prospect streets, afternoon and evening. This circus, which gave such universal satisfaction Of the oc- casion of its visit to the city last sum- mer, presents a variety of new req lures for the present season, which ! cannot fail to add greatly to the 1n- terest of the entertainment.
 The Rennells family, a group of ! acrobats who are praised in the highest terms by the New York press, will appear in their classic poses and groupings; MT. James B. Cook will ride a .dashing act on four bare back !, ed steeds and other novelties are an I nounced in the program Mile Car lotte De Berg, the most daring and graceful lady rider who has ever ap- peared in this country, remains with the troupe and will appear at each ' performance. Numerous acts of horsemanship, gymnastic and acro- batic feats, in infinite variety and the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05
Dr. Schmarya Levin
 To be Heard Here

Arrangements are now complete for the great mass meeting to be held under the auspices of Zerubaoel Camp, No. 66, Order Sons of Zion, at the Park theatre, tomorrow evening.
 pr. Schmarya Levin, one of the leade IS of the first Russian Duma and noted Zionist orator, who has just re- turned from a trip to many of the largest cities in the United States where he has been accorded a most enthusiastic reception, is expected to oe-ver a timely and interesting ad- dI eSS.
 Ten. A. H. NFromenson, well known journalist and traveller. who is con- sl1.Ied an auth ,rIty and stands high in Zionists' Councils, will speak OF present conditiorS in Palestine.
 attorney Charles F.. Shapiro will act as chairman of the meeting. The ca>1mittee on arrans ementS has been enlarged and in ,ludes the following: Meyer Soloff, Frank S. Cohen, Samuel Katz. David Apsteln, Frank s. c ,nen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05
Beware of Lime
 On Potato Crops

I. G. Davis, state county agent lead CT. who has headquarters in the of fees of the Connecticut Committee of Food Supply in Hartford, has issued warning regarding the effect of limestone on potatoes. Be careful hwo you use lime on potatoes" says the warning. '"The use of lime on land devoted to potatoes is very conclusive to the growth of scab and may utter ly ruin the crop. While lime cannot produce scab and can be used freely if potatoes are treated with formalin and the soil is absolutely free from the scab fungus, it's use will result in scabbly potatoes if any of the fungus exists either in the soil or on the seed:
 It is better to keep lime off the po- tato soil and use it for other crops.
 This is a real danger and amateur potato growers should be cautious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05
's'Fruit-a-tlves'' Keeps Young And Old
 In Splendid Health

SCOTLAND, Aug. 25th. 1913
 "Fruit-a-tives'' are the only pill manufactured, to my way of thinking. They work completely, no gripping whatever, and one is> plenty for any ordinary person at a dose. My wife was martyr to Constibation. We tried everything on the calendar with out satisfaction, and spent large sums of money until we happened on ttFruit-a-tives'' I cannot say too much in their favor.
 We have used them i11 the family for about two years and we would not use anything else as long as we can get t''FRUET-A-T1vEs". J.W. HAMMOND
 Those who have been relieved by ''Fruit-a-tives" are proud and happy to tell sick or ai1ing friend about these wonderfu1tab1etsma fruit juices. '" Fzuit-a-tfVes Ike celebrated t1nit nsedlcime, Aas selicz,ea msore sufsyeys frow .8owaob, Li0ey, Boz0ez, Kidney and .Skiss Troubles, Asan ez,zy 0khes- zedieime eUe1 discoDeved.
 soc. box, 6 for $2. 50, trial size 25c. At all dealers Or sent ou receipt of price by Fruit-a-tives Limited. Ogdensburg, New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05
Harry J. Fox, Jacoo Karpilow. Rev.] H. Kot1er, Benjamin Rosenblatt.
Slavonians Hear Talk Upon Health
 In Native Tongue

In the program of the Health Ex- hibit under the auspices of the de- partment of health. lecture ~sas given this afternoon for the benef1s or the Slavonians of Bridgeport. Stephan Zakalik addressed the audience upon the subject How to Keep Well.'' It is anticipated by those in charge that fully l 1000 persons will have attended the exhibit during the day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05
Need Not Darken
 Coast Lights As War Necessity

Washington, May 4--The War De- partment reiterated yesterday preyi- ous statements that no plan was un- der. contemplation for the darkening at night of exposed towns along the Atlantic coast.
 Many inquiries have been received, arising from reports that the. lights of Atlantic city and other coast re- sorts would be extinguished at night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05
BRIDGEPORT As T WAS
 -20-YEARS AGO lTaken from the Files of The Evening Farmer)

performances of highly trained pom ies, comic mules and the wonderful herd of leaping buffalo, complete program which for variety and sterl- ing attractive power has never been excelled. The New York circus al- ways draws out a superior class of patronage.
 CLAM CHOWDER GALORE
 Frank Stevens opened his new es, tablishment at No. 10 Wall street, last night. From the time of opening ' o'clock until 10 perfect rush took place. He served out over 500 chow ders. The establishment is fitted up in an exceedingly neat manner and we are confident that Frank will re- ceive a large amount of patronage which he so well deserves for cater ing to the "genus homo" J. Dem mond, the veteran, is in command of the culinary department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Connec- tfcut society of the Sons of the Amer ican Revolution will be held in Jew ell Hall, in Hartford Monday at 12 o'clock for the election of officers, and to act upon the proposed amendments to the constitution and bylaws,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05
CLAM CHowDER GALORE
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
FREE CONCERTS POSSIBLE

Leader Fuessel of the Wheeler Will son band has requested the publica- ton the statement that his band has made arrangements to give free Sun day concerts in Beardsley park pro- vided the permission is given them by the park commissioners.
 This is interesting just now in view of the statement going about that there would be no free concerts this summer. Attendance on the concerts will come under the head of recrea- tion, in the meaning of the new Sun day law so far as spectators is con- cerned. There is no doubt as to their popularity. They could be given in the afternoon and at an hour which the churches would. object less. If the members of the band contend that their playing is in the nature of recreation also it is no business of the outsider and there is no violation of the law on their part either. To come within the meaning of the sa- cred concert the hand could give proper selections in the line of stand ard church music.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05
JOAN EDUCATION.

Joan Bougfnton a widow living in Shropshire, was burned at the stake on May 5. 14S4, for heresy. She is said to be the first female martyr in Dng1aiid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05
MUSICIANS CLUB ENTERrA1Ns

Fifteen hundred persons responded to invitation to be present last night at the annual concert of the Musicians club of Bridgeport that funds might be procured to make permanent the newly organized symphony orchestra. After listening to a program replete with novelty the large assemblage in- dulged in dances. The affair was a most agreeable one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05
SNOW IN PITTsFIELD.

Pittsf1eld, Mass. May 5-z-A heavy snow storm which continued for sev-s eral hours visited this city this morn ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05

Sweden's new ministry will com tinue the nations strict neutralis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05
GRAND EXCURSION

Steamer Isabell on Sunday, May 9th, leaving Bridgeport at 10 a. m. and 2 p. m.; returning will leave Port Jefferson at 11:30 a. m. and 4:30 p. m. Excursion tickets 25 cents. An ming J. Smih.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05
ToDAY's ANNIVERSARIES.

Onf May 5, 1451, a holy convocation at Canterbury decreed that bishops barber should not receive a fee from anyone on whom the bishop had con- ferred holy orders. On May 5, 1921, Napoleon Bonaparte died on the Isl- and of St. Helena in exile, at the age of 52. He had been in exile six years. He commenced in the year 1792 that unparalleled career of mili- tary achievement which continued to agitate Europe for 20 years and ter minated with the battle of Waterloo in 1915. On May 5, 1864, the battle of the Wilderness, Va, began.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05

The American Schools printing es- tab1ishment at Beirut was seized bv the Turkish government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-05

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
MANY BEGGING FOR COAL.
Pittsburgh Facing Most Seriou.
Fuel Shortage in City's History

PITTSBURGH. December 1.-THE
most serious coal shortage in the his.
tory OF Pittsburgh and vicinity nre-
walls at this time. with no Immediate
relief in sight. according to D. W.
Kuhn. local fuel administrator. in q
public statement issued late last night.
Dealers who reported to the adminta.
traitor stated that il no relief is seenrsd
today more than half the city win be
without fuel.
Administrator Kuhns Offices here
were besiesed all day Friday by hnn-
dreds of men. women and children who
begged for coal for heating and cook .
ing purposes.
w. W. Piper. fue! administrator for
Beaver county. In telephone message
to Administrator Kuhn announced thaf
the entire Beaver valley Is faced BY 4
serious coal shortage and that women
and children are being forcsd to gather
IN churches and school buildfngs Il
keep warm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
KIDNAPPED, WIDOW SAYS.
Mrs. Berdan, %, Throws Mystery
About Death Of Husband, 81.

CHICAGO, December ia charge
that Lucian B. Berdan. wealthy citizen
Of Toledo. Ohio. who died here wednes,
day In commissions. was kidnapped six
weeks prior to his death, was made here
today by Mrs. Evelyn Berdan. who iden-
tined herself as decedent's widow. She
asserted that her husband was restrained
by persons interested in changing his will,
which. she said. left all his property to
her.
information has come to the coroner
anonymously that Berdan died from other
than natural causes. The anonymous
person 10. said to be a Chicagoan ac-
uuainted with Mr.. and Mrs. Berdan. He
told the coroner that Berdan was rated
q millionaire. Sinclair Berdan. brother.
was with the decedent when he died.
The latter was hfty-seven years old. his
wife twenty-elght The anonymous witt
ness. according to the coroner. said that
Mrs. Berdan. over long distance tele-
phone. told him that her husbands rela~
lives had her letters and had threatened
hsr with divorce proceedinGA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

put too much stress upon the unques-
toned British superiority in consider
Ing the war as a whole. In spite Of
the constant allegations to the con-
trary, do not believe that the gun
power OF the Germans was inferior to
of the front until very recently.
The italian Problemp
u Italy follows Russia and Rumania
into the discard thing not to be
anticipated--a great number Of Cor
man guns will at once be released for
use against the western wall. Mean
while. If heavy refnforcements are re-
CURED for Italy. that amounts to an
extension of the Franco-British front
precisely at the time when the central
powers are enabled to exert a greater
strength in the west through the re-
lease in the east
All this Is black enough. But mot
the most pessimistic man in authority
has ever considered the possibility Of
defeat III America does her part"
But all this means lighting for Amer
lea. not in 1919 but in 1918, It NAV
mean fighting in 1919. too. 1t certainly
will II we are only able to send enough
hold the Germans back and not take
aggressive action as we'll The con-
viction now Is universal that the war
must be won in the west 1t ID very
good news indeed to learn that Gasa
has been taken and the road to Jeru-
salem cut. but these are absolutely
minor matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
D. c. STORES READY FOR LAST
MINUTE RUSH OF SHOPPERS
Shop After Breakfast, War-Tii Slogan Of
Merchants Facing Problem Of Supply
ing Buy Earl" Slackers.

breakfast as possible this week. Secre-
tary Columbus referred to the serious
carriage and delivery situation and to
the congestion of freight shipments.
This has tied mp many consignments OF
holiday goods.
ut is to the interest of every man
and woman to shop early-as soon
after breakfast as possible this week
that the buying this year will be &C
complished to the satisfaction Of all
concerned" said Mr.. Columbus.
with the governmental and other
Departments going at full steam ahead
Washington never saw . buster period
IS Short Of Help.
while many stores are short Of help
employees are ON the job in . big way.
Those who make 1t point to dc
their shoupfng In the morning hours
will be best serving their own inter
ests. &
THE big snowstorrn has laid heavy
hand on the carriage and delivery prob
lem for the stores. and is further
reason for the public TO buy early IN
the morninE--right after breakfast"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

After much needed rest today Wash
ington's army of store clerks and en-
ployes will take up the burden tomor-
row of trying to render twentieth CEN
fury sales service under the most try
ing difficulties that ever confronted re-
tail trade in the capital
There are only seven shopping days
left for the throng of holiday buyers In
Washington to make their Christmas
purchases.
Beginning tomorrow, every large store
will have a supplemented sales force
but even with additional help merchants
cannot hope to meet shopping demands
according to an eleventh hour survey OF
conditions by Charles ]. Columbus, sec.
rotary of the Retail Merchants Asso-
citation.
Appeal to Public.
In issuing another appeal to the pub
lie to begin shopping as soon after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

NEW YORK, December 15.-Jews OF
the United States have goversubscribed
the s1O,0o0,oo fund for war relief
among their race. 1t was announced
here tonight. New York has contribut-
ed more than half Of this amount. The
total does not include $1,250.uoo pledged
by Jewish labor to be collected on
Washington's Birthday.
The 1917 fund now having been as
sured, another campaign to raise $780,
ooo. 900 during 1918 was announced to-
night by Nathan Straus.
A deficit Of s41.421 In New York's
IS, o00, 600 campaign, which closed to-
night, was subscribed BY Jacob H. Gchin,
chairman OF the eoEsmfttee, when ~ va
announced that total contributions
were s4.s5s,579. When he realfzed that
the campaign had fallen short of its
mark, Mr.. Schiff said:
Made Up Balance.
will rr, tina balance to carry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
SUGAR BOARDING CHARGED.

NEW YORK, December 1.-THE FIRST
man to be arrested here on the charge Of
boarding sugar was taken into c,,stodv
today. He is Hyman Borrok, and ia al
lsged to have held l2s barrels of the
precious commodity in storage. He was
held for trial December g.
Il Borrok is found guilty he will be
subject TO tine Of 500 to 81, 900 or one
year's Imprisonment. or both His plea
u that he bought the sugar to 70 into the
sifup manufacturing 6usiness,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
Austria Does Not Want
Balkan Annexations,
But Desires Products

BY the Associated Press .r-
AMSTERDAM. December 1s.-Austrfs
does not desire the annexation of Bali
kan territory or an influence in tho
formation of the Rumanian and Serbian
governments. but only wishes eecurtty
for obtaining grain and cattle from
the abundance of those countries, Gays
the Vienna Neue Freie Presse, accord-
ing to a<Vienna telegram today. .s
On the other hand. says the news
paper, Austria will not permit the e1-
tension of the territory of Rnnania or
Serbia She expects, it IL added. to
reach an agreement on this basis with
Nikolai Lenine, the boisheviki premier.
at Petrograd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
TOYS HEALTH MENACE.
Dealers Given Warning to Prevent
Spread of Disease.

With 100 cases Of scarlet fever beins
treated in the District. health department
offictals have warned that Christmas toys
such as horns. mouth organs. balloons ane
others to which the mouth is applied ma,
be the means Of spreading the disease
as well as diphtheria.
The department advises dealers to re-
fuse TO permit buyers to test them b,
blowing into them before purchasing. Such
8 practice renders II possible for the pur.
chaa to infect hfmsAlf II the article
already has been used, and, In any event
n may pAss the Infection along TO par
Nono ustng the article later,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
U. S. MUST AWAKE
TO FOIL PRUSSIANS

Continued from First Paee)
be said on the other side of the case
Germany is likewise weakening. The
Germans have undoubtedly felt the
war more than any one of the greater
allies, but have not suffered from
purely military point of view as the
allies have. This is because Germany
is a war machine. pure and simple, and
all her energies have been turned to
making war. No doubt she is nearer
the point of actual exhaustion than
, the allies are, but she has thus far
been able to exert a greater nerrentake
nj able Dotant'ni force than thew have
She will doubtless continue, for she
has staked all on victory.
Austria Hungary and Turkey are
both sick OF it, but do not see their
way clear to get out. The Italian, vic
tnry will have remounted their morale
tremendously. So little accurate infor-
nation uncolored by propaganda or
craftsmanship. comes to enc. that IL is
difficult to get at the truth about con-
ditions in these countries 1t is very
probable. however. that neither wifi
consent to furnish the same aid to Ger
many next year 1t has in the past. Be-
cause of internal conditions they will
likely try to return some portion of
their older classes to the land next
year.
If America Acts.
The British armies have bean ;ndu.
bftably licking the Germans ON the
Flanders front. They have beer, hi, :
perior in gun power and In sheil' con-
sumption ana in spirit recently Just
how far this fact has been due to 4
weakening of the German line FOR her
ventures against Russia and humania
and italy do not know, but asn s,av.-
sonAaly convinced that We Are at %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
Predicts Mild Winter

Washington may look for a mild w,r.
ter. IL the rule by which the oidss,
inhabitants OF the District eangs
weather predictions holds good mis-
year. According to DR.. william Tindai,
author OF . history Of the District OF
Columbia, there Is an old maxim OF the
Wsatherwise that IL ice In the District
Win bear before Christmas It viii not
= strong enough again that season.
This rule. according TO DR.. TindAil's fe :
oeArehbo. has been sustained BY the
Yeef0ee records Of many seasons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
Russians Evacuating
Finland and the Aaland
Islands, Says Repor'

New York World. Copyright. 1S1z.
LONDON, December 15.-The Morn.
ing Posts Stockholm correspondent
Gays: "A message from HaparandA says
the evacuation Of Finland and tn
begun and the guard at tbs eweAish
frontier has been reduced by halk ~: