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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
Anniversary of Assassination
 of the Sinister "White DeviP'

It was 132 years ago today, Dec. 22, 1885. that the immortal name of ''The White Devil' was conferred upon Vittoria, the Duchess of Accor- amboni, one of the most sinister fem mine figures in history. The anni- versary Is of especial interest be- cause of the discovery a few years ago in Padua, Italy, of manuscripts which show that the beautiful duchess was accused of causing the death of both her first and her second hus- bands, as well as of numerous other crimes. It was at the moment of her death that White Devil'' was applied to the lovely murderess. Several men effected an entrance into her palace in Padua. and. as one of them stabbed her to death, he cried: ''At last have reached your heart, you white devill"
 Some historians believe that she was slain by a jealous suitor, while others hold that the assassin was ami mated only by desire to. mete out justice to a murderess.
 The lovely Vittoria came of a poor but noble family of Umbria, and, after a checkered career, married Count Peretti, Roman ecclesiastical noble who had been captivated by her physical charms. It was not long until she began to receive lovers, and among them was the immensely wealthy and powerful Duke of Bracciano, owner of vast estates and magnificent palace. The duke was a fat and ungainly creature, but his wealth attracted the fair Vittoria, and she determined to become a widow. She wrote an effectionate note to her husband. begging him to visit her. While on the way he was slain, probably by the hand of Mar cello, brother of the White Devil" ," who had prof1ted largely by the lovers he had Introduced to his charming
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
AUTOPSY ORDERED
 FOR MILLIONAIRE

Toledo, O., Dec. 22-A post-mor- tenn examination of the body of Lucius B. Berdan, Toledo millionaire who died in a Chicago hospital last week, will be made here today by Coroner Hartung. and two expert chemists. The body will be removed from a cemetery vault. '
 Permission to hold the post rnortem was given last night by c. T. Lewis, attorney representing the Berdan family, following a conference with Coroner Hartung.
 Consent was also given by Lewis to take the vital organs to Chicago for further examination if it is found necessary.
 Marshall Sheppey. brether-in-law and guardian of the dead millionaire, readily gave his consent to the ex- humation.
 The widow has not yet been found.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
"FRUIT.A-TEVES" Brought The Joy OF Health After Two Years' Suffering

S5 St. Rose St., Montreal. April 4th.
 "For over two years I was sick and miserable. I suffered from constant Headaches, and lad Palpitation of he Rea,t so badly that feared would die. There seemed to be a lump in my stomach and the Constipation was dreadful. I suffered from Pain in h5S Baak and Kidney Dlsease.
 Twas treated by physician for year and a half and he did me no good at all. I tried Fruit-a-tives as last resort. After using three boxes, I was greatly {mp,D0ed and twelve boxes made me well. Now can work all day and there are no Headaches, no Palpitation, no Heart Trouble, no Constipation, no Pain or Kidney Trouble and IJeeI like n<w 6eiHg-and it WAS "Fruit-a-tives" that gave me back my health".
 MADAM ARTHUR LAPLANTE.
 5Oc. box, 6 for $2 50, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a~tives irrito.7 N-~7 r7a.o11ror New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
RUSSO JAPANESE PACT SOUGHT TO DOMINATE CHINA
 

PetrOkrad, Dec, 22-Under the head Ang Secret Treaty Between Japan and Russia for Joint Armed Demon stratIon Against America and Great Britain in the Far East" the Izvestia publishes what it says is the text of ithe secret treaty drawn up last year providing for joint action by Russia and Japan to prevent any third coun- try from achieving political donin- iance in China.
 The treaty. dated July 8, 1916, runs for five years, automatically extend ing itself until a year after one party expresses the desire to annul it. It is signed by Sergtus Sazonoff, then Rus sian foreign minister, and Viscount Motono. Japanese foreign minister.
 The treaty stipulates that ''the kAgreeZnent shall remain a deep secret for all except for the contracting par ties" It opens with the statement that 1t Is designed to supplement and EstTengthen the secret treaties of 1907, 1910 and 1912. Article is given as follows:
 The contracting parties recognize that the interests of either side de- smand the defense of China from po- litical domination by any third power whatsoever cherish1ng hostile inten- tions toward Russia and Japan, and, therefore, undertake, whenever cir cumstAncsS necessitate, to enter into opan relations based on full confidence ln order conjplntly to take the neces- kaary steps to prevent the advent in China of such state of affairs"
 Other articles are published as fol- lows:
 Article IL In the event that, as a consequence of any measures un- ] dertaken by mutual consent by Rus sia and Japan on the basis of the pre- cedlng article, any third power, as foressen by Article ]. should declare war against Russia or Japans the other contracting party shall, on the frst dsmAnd of its ally, come to it's laid. Each contracting party binds itself not to make peace with the oouanaon enemy without obtaining the agreement of It's ally.
 Article III The conditions on which either party shall give armed assistance and the means by which such assistance shall be expressed shall be fixed by the respective auth EorlE1es of the contracting parties.
 ~Artic1e ". It must especially be kept in mind that neither party shall consider ttse1f obligated in accordance with Article IT to give it's ally armed assistance unless 1t receives guaran-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22

sister.
 The duke immediately married the beautiful widow. She was his second wife, as he had killed his first be- cause of alleged departures from the path of strict morality. The duke died suddenly, under suspicious cir cumstances. after having made 6 will leaving all his worldly goods to Vit- toria. After a lapse of several cen turies documents were discovered a few years ago tending to prove that the duke was poisoned by his wife. Nemesis overlook the duchess about six weeks later, when the danger of an assassin found the ruthless and cruel heart of the White Devil" A famous painting of the time shows the duchess, almost nude, covering before the assassins who aSe unaf- fected. by her charms so liberally dis played
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
CZECH OPPOSITION
 TO AUSTRIAN RULE

Commenting yesterday on the radio message from Lyons, France, received in Washington on Wednesday, saying that the Central Empires were begin ming to experience a good deal of em- harrassment over their negotiations with the Maximalists, and that in the Commission of the Budget in the Aus trian Chamber of Deputies, UdrzAl. the Agrarian Czech Deputy, presented resolution demanding the partition of the landed property among the peasants, Charles Perg1er of the Slav Press Bureau in this city, said it was an Illuminating Illustration of the con- sistent and persistent methods Of the Czech opposition to Austria Hungary and that the Czechs were using all possible methods to undermine Aus tro-Hungarian integrity.
 "One who knows MT. Urdza1 as do," went on MT. Perg1er, cannot help smiling when he brings forth a communist program. MT. Urdzal whose first name is Francis, is one of the wealthiest land owners of Bohe- mia himself, and for years has been a leader of the Agrarian prty, which IS the f1OSC C0fSGfFI1V6 OI 1ll 0ACCA parties. Socialism, not to speak of communism, has always been anathe- ma to him. But he is an ardent Czech nationalist, as all Czeehs now are, and during the present session of the Austrian Parliament has made a number of speeches for complete inde- pendence of Bohenai from Austria | Hungary.
 "In this aim all the Czech-Slevaks are cooperating including the most conservative on the one hand and the most radical, such as the Social Democrats, on the other hand. 1t is | therefore very evident that Urdzal and his colleagues have simply seiz- | ed upon the negotiations of the Aus tro-Hungarian government with the l Maximalists as another opportunity | to do all they can not only to embar- I ass the Austro-Hungrian government but to bring about the dissolution of Austria-Hungary."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22

tees from it's allies to the effect that they will give its assistance to the ex- tent necesitated by the seriousness of the possible conflict"
 Washington, Dec. 22-American of flcials said today they had no know1- edge of the so-called secret treaty between Russia and Japan described in the Petrograd dispatches, but they felt that to describe it as contemplat- ing joint armed demonstration against American and Great Britain in the far east was not borne out by the text of the published articles.
 There is a possibility that the trea- ty referred to is the special conven- tion concluded between Russia and Japan at about the same time as the so-called secret treaty. It was gener- ally assumed here that the treaty con tained some secret provisions but its purpose was described as being to safeguard the rights of Japan { and Russia in the far east; to reconcile all outstanding issues between them and generally to follow the lines of the Anglo-Japanese alliance.
 At the time it was supposed the se- cret articles provided for the sale by Russia to Japan of all the Manchur- ian railroads south of Harbin; the transfer to Japan of navigation rights in the Sugar. river and the extension of fishing rights off the coast of Si- beria-
 It is improbable that the United States government alone will make any effort to secure an explanation of the meaning and purpose of these se- cret articles from the principals, but it is rather expected that one or the other of them voluntarily will come forward with a statement.
 Careful reading of the four publish ed articles inclined officials to the opinion that the general purpose of the convention was somewhat in line with the existing Brihsh-Japanese treaty touching far eastern interests and that it was designed to protect China from exploitation by an third power and was not especially direct ed against America or Great Britain.
 The agreement just concluded be- tween Secretary Lansing and Wis count Ishii, though not specially sup portable by military force, as is the Russo-Japanese secret treaty, really aimed at the same object, the protec- ton, of Chinese integrity, although that idea was developed on more all truistic and unselfish grounds than | in the secret convention
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
USE PRECAUTION ] TO STOP AFTER
 WARS BENEFITS

Washington. Dee. 72-In licensing American manufacturers to use enemy owned patents the federal trade com mission is using every precautiop to make sure that after the war German producers will not reap the benefits of the trade which has been built up here.
 Such was the explanation today of provisions in recently issued licenses which required that the drugs, to be produced should be given a new or American name, by which they will be known in this country,
 If we continued to use the Ger man name" said O. H. MeDona1d, in charge of licensing the use of enemy owned patents, i've merely would be continuing their business for them during the war"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
CHRISTMAS

Make it a Jewelry Christmas. There is no other time of the entire year quite SC wonderful as Christmas time, The smiling faces tell a truly wonder full story of cheerfulness and those who turn to this store for gifts, will find splendid service. In short, this Is the store of the Christmas spirit.
 Come and look at the beautiful dis play of Diamonds. Jewelry, Watches, SilEerwaFe, Cut Glass, Clocks, Toilet and Manicuring Sets, etc. You will find all goods moderately priced. Idb- erty bonds taken in trade at full value,
 OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL
 CHRISTMAS,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
LIGHT VINES AND BEERS PERMITTED
 TO U. S. SOLDIERS

With the American Army in France, Dec. 21-(By the Associated Press)-All alcoholic beverages ex- cept light wines and beers are de- nied to members of the American ex- peditionary forces in France by Gen. Pershing in general orders issued to- day. Extraordinary measures are taken to insure sobriety and a high moral standard in the army and the officers have been informed that they will be held to strict accountability for the full compliance with the orders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
GERMAN TRUSTEES TAKE OVER PROPERTY OWNED
 THERE BY US. CITIZENS

Bafhn, Dec. 21. via London, Dec z1-The property of Americans in Germany has been placed under the tEunteegh1p of the German govern naenf- There is no intention. how eveE, to eonf1sca4e property or to in- fringe on the personal rights of the property holderk
 Esae federal council has empowered Eths imperial chancellor to authorize the appointment of administrators or fr1ateeS for American commercial in- 4srests and private holdings in Ger many as a repr1sa1 for the govern
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22

mental administration of German property in the United States. The German action primarily aims at pre- venting the illegal sale and transfer of property and contemplates neither confscation nor infringement.
 Americans will not be restricted in the use of their incomes or in the conduct of their commercial interests. They have not been molested in their personal freedom and are permitted to leave Germany under conditions similar to those of subjects of neutral countries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
GERMANS TO STAY
 HOME CHRISTMAS

German aliens in Bridgeport will be required to strictly observe the terms of their permits Christmas Day, and must stay at their homes. They will not be allowed to go to oth- CT towns to visit relatives or for any other purposes. Several such requests have been refused. Violation of the orders may be followed by intern ment during the remainder of the war. Orders to strictly enforce the rules regarding enemy aliens Christmas have been received by Charles H. Lane, special agent for the Depart ment of Justice here The conduct of Germans will be watched by his of flee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
PRESIDENT PLANS R. R. LEGISLATION
 AFTER HOLIDAYS

Washingtn, Dec. 22-President Wilson will send g. message to con- gross recommending enactment of legislation to meet the transportation situation immediately after the hoh- day recess. Until it has been receiv- ed the president requested today that the senate interstate commerce com mittee refrain from making any in- vestigation as provided under the Cummins resolution.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
SCREENING PLANTS HELPS

plants from certain effects of sunlight Col, H. E. Rawson announces that he has produced 8 hitherto unknown purple nasturtiun, Variegated flow CTS splashed with mauEe, brown and green were all produced on the same plant. h, one ease he cultivated a branch of crimson blossoms on a plant where all the rest af the flowers were 11ea&
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
FACTORY HANDS
 ARE ROBBED BY
 NEGRO BANDITS

Alon, H., Dec. 22-Forty white workmen at the plant of the Federal Lead Co.,. here were held up and rob bed by five armed negroes as they were leaving work today.
 The men were paid yesterday and said that they had been robbed of sums ranging from 50 cents to $40.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
sTEIBER FILES SUIT.

Wendell Steiber of Trumbull has filed suit in the Superior Court against the Herbert Smith Trucking Go. of Bridgeport's claiming damages of $400 for an accident which oc- cured Nov. 26. 1916, on OK Hill. Steiber claims he was run into by truck owned by the company and he was injured and his horse and wagon damaged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
AUSTRIA ExPELs CHINESE

Berne, Switzerland, Dec. 22-Forty- five Chinamen, expelled from Austria on account of China's declaration of war against that country, arrived here today on their way to Paris.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22

France has almost stopped the pri-7 vate use of automobiles, owing to the shortage of gasoline. Only doctors, intuition workers and a feN others. will be allowed to eeerek
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
Happy thought 7!

1She needs a tea service for Christmas l TNo more attractive Christ mas present for the aver age '' femme " than a dainty tea service. :fWe have sets that will glad den the. feminine eye, and at the same time ren- der in long service all that you expect from superior. pottery.
 While these attractive sets are on hand, choose yours! Lyon 0 GFunamNn. Retail Division AMERICAN HARDWARE
 STORES fIIscOrporatNt7D FAIRFIELD AVE. AND MIDBsE ST.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22
JOHN RICK & SON HOLLjY-XBEAs TREES
 WREATHS

Fsr.Aer Want Ads. One CeHt g Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22

Farmer Want Ads. One 0eat a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-22

tees from it's allies to the effect that they will give its assistance to the ex- tent necesitated by the seriousness of the possible conflict.'
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
BIODGETT HIT BY TIMBER
 IS SERIOUSLY HURT

Word has been brought to Seward bv B. H. Kettle, who returned this morning on his boat, the Admiral Dewey, from Kodiak, that P. T. BlOdg- ett. one of the owners of the Kodiak Fishing company, suffered from all accident last week which almost cost him his life.
 Mr. Blodgett was directing the plac- ing of several fish tanks which were being raised into position by means of jacks. The weight of the tanks caused by timber to buckle and.
 swinging out of position, hit Blodgett in the head. The blow tore the scalp l completely off the right side of his l head, but in some miraculous manner
 did not fracture the skull.
 A boat was dispatched iWmediatelE 1 to Uyak for q doctor. but being unable { to secure one there, first aid was rem
 dered by D. s. Wintenberg, Allie Err skine and Karl Armstrong and. con- , bined with the tireless attention and nursing of Mrs. Mills. the injured man : is now well along toward recovery Gateway.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

"Plans for developing nation wide volunteer reserve, enrolled by state local committees under a demo- cratic scheme of control, are under way, but of course, cannot be fully worked out until congress passes the army bill. The formation of local or ganizations need not be discouraged in the meantime for if their leaders will get in touch with us the organiza- ton can immediately be utilized as soon as the time comes when q har- monious movement can be begun.
 It is the opinion of Secretary ot War Baker who approves this plan, that the first effort of patriotic or ganizations of citizens might well be directed to stimulating recruiting ill ihe regular army.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

THE celebrated strategic retreat which Hindenburg adopted in order to upset the plans of his foes for their spring offensive. may have delayed the contest at the point of retirement but the tremendous drive>inaugurat- ed by the British at anothet vital sec tor promises to offset any temporary advantage the Germans may have gained. It is evident that the allies cid not prepare for drive at any sin gle point to the exclusion of every other part of their fronts. The tre- meEdous gains made by the Entente forces proves that the "strateglc re- treat" was both ili-advised and unf0r- tunate and promises to become a rout if not checked soon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
REICHSTAG ACTIONS
 DURING WAR UPHELD

AMSTERDAM, May 10.-Speakine at a meeting of the Progressive Peo- ples Party. Herr Kaempf. President of the Reichstag, said the Reichstag' $ activity during the war has fulfilled all expectations. AS to the submarine campaign, it did not forget there was considerable objections against it. es- pecially with regard to America. but it was finally decided upon as bet ter alternative than being mastered by America.
 President Wilson's sophistry and hypocrisy was difficult to describe but his attempt to SOW discord De- tween the German people and the Crown would only lead to a closer union between them. The Germans were convinced that the war was near ing a conclusion.
 The Russian revolution had certain ly brought them advantages and the peace idea was progressing. They would be satisfied if they only secur- ed their frontiers against attack and their sole aim was to live in peaceful competition with other nations.
 The meeting adopted a resolution repudiating MT WilsOns's attempt to SOW discord between the German peo- pie and the Kaiser, who were in separable and would obtain a victor ious peace with their combined force
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1917
EVERYBODY CAN HELP.

According to a dispatch from Wash ington, all men and women who want to do their bit" in the war with Ger hany without enlisting in the regular army or naval forces, are given Op- portunity to enroll for service under a plan which has the approval of the secretary of war. The committee of patriotic and defense societies acting as a clearing house for twenty-eight organizations, has been designated as d semi-official agent of the govern ment, to coordinate the efforts of in dividuals as we'll as organizations.
 The committe. headed by George Wharton Pepper of Philadelphia and with Lieut.. Gen. S. B. M. Young a. it's honorary chairman in announcinG the plans, says:
 This committee. which was form d at semi-ofiicial suggestion for the express purpose of harmOniZing the efforts of patriotic organizations has felt justified in undertaking to formu- late plans under which those who wish to pledge their services to the country in any capacity, military O. civil may organize themselves into q well cO-ordinated body.
 We all want to do our bit. But if We flood the government with pro- miscuous offers to volunteer othe" than in the regular army or seek to organize companies and regiments in ways which do not fit in with the war departments plans we are likely to prove more troublesome than useful. We Onght to be able to organize and coordinate our efforts to help the gov ernment: subjugating our personal desires for distinguished service to the needs of the organized whole.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
WILSON GETS CONTRACT
 FOR ERECTING SUPPLIES

Bids were opened this morning at the office of Capt. Robert M. Nolan, officer in charge of this division of the military cable and telegraph system,
 for the transportation of supplies from Valdez to the various telegraph stations along the line. The bid of James E. Wilson was the lowest of the several rendered and has been recom- mended to the department which is practically the same as an acceptance.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

THE suggestion that joint com- mittee on the conduct of. the war be appointed in Congress was good one. In time of war every element of pow CT that can possibly have a bearing on victory should be enlisted. The appointment of coalition cabinet composed of the country's ablest men seems to be becoming more and more necessary each day.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

ITS waste of time to experiment with coffee, cloves and allspice. The only way to keep your better hall from smelling your breath is to ln- duce her to take small sip or the ioyiuice herself.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

THE man with pomade on his hair and his mustache waXed to a gimlet point is as rare nowadays as the wom- an who used to curl her hair on a round stick of hard wood.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
WOman'S Guild Sale.

The members of the Woman's Guild will hold a sale of home-cooked prod ucts Saturday afternoon from three until five at Love-Whitley's. k12
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

THE man who is always predicting calamity and hard times is still do- ing his durndest to permeate the air with his blueneSs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

SOME women try as hard to break their husbands will during life as they do after death.