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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-12-21
The "Perfect Beauty"

1t is q familiar axiom that there
are no duplicates in nature. The physi-
ologists claim that this is one of the
causes for differences in the features
of the same person-that nature never
models two eyes or ears in an exactly
identical way. But there are persons
in whom the difference is so small that
II practically does not exist. And near
ly always this is woman. Then wei
get what is called perfect beauty"
Exchange.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-12-21
Demand for Imitation Leather.

Imitation feathers of certain grades
and colors have a real market in'
Venice at this time, and the trade Is
growing, writes a correspondent. For.
merly the demand was found almost
exclusively among the makers of art
furniture, but this has decreased be-
cause transport difficulties and restric-I
tions placed upon articles of luxury
have brought the manufacture and
expectation of art furniture almost
to q standstill.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-12-21
His Waterloo,

There is fellow they call the Mir
acle Man."
"Why?"
Because they say he can do any-l
thing"
"Tll bet there's one thing he can'tt
do"
whats that?" /,
"Tll bet he can't convince woman
that she snores in her Sleep"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-12-21
Bio Contract.

"Now, daddy, want rifle and a
drum for Christmas"
"Um."
"And machine gun and sword,
you know"
"Eh."
"And a soldier suit and two pis-
tolls"
"Gosh, kid, you want as many muni-
tions as a foreign power. r."-Louisville
Courier-J Journal.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-12-21
On g Roller.

A list of telephone numbers that can
be fastened to an instrument and
which IS manipulated like a shade on
q spring roller has been patented.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-12-21
Dad Finds SoIace.

~~o@oo~~~~~~
q whoop
At the clarion call of the Little Tin Horn
And the roll of the drum as it sum-
inOned the troop
Of the tin-soldiered legion with muskets
a-gleam,
Serred and straight in an unbroken
row
dream
OF Christmas like that in the Longtime
Ago.
-Grantland Rice.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-12-21
Original Green Room"

The original green room" is said
to have been painted green in order
to relieve the eyes of actors dazzled
by tie glare of the footlights,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-12-21
Not Satisfactory.

"What did she say when you kissed.
her?'
'"Told me to come around Fridays
hereafter, as that was amateursA,
night."-Judge.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-12-21
Gift EB5zriinger In
Various Countries

TIIE Dutch girls sing pretty little
song on the feast of st. Nicholas
instead of writing q letter to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19
Improvement of Films Theme of Lecture for
 State Women's Clubs

The officials of the approaching State Convention of the Connecticut Federation of Women's Clubs in Bridgeport on May A and May 25 have arranged a full and attractive program.
 While the minds and hands of the patriotic women of Connecticut are full of the activities which fall to them in preparedness for war, they recognize the importance of clean and inexpensive entertainment for young people. for the workers at home, and the boys in the training camps.
 One of the subjects for discussion is better motion pictures which will be presented by Orrin C.. Cocks, Advisory Secretary of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures It is an- nounced that MT. Cocks will speak about the great increase in the man ufacture of better motion pictures and the plans which have been developed for their increased use by exhibitors throughout the state, He will also discuss the important results which have been obtained by the women of the country in the exhibition of the finer types of motion pictures. Plans will also be submitted which can be put in operation in the cities and towns of the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19
Was Mrs. Siddons Knockkneed? Court
 Tries to Find Out

London, May 19.-Justices Darling, Darling, Lush, Sankey nd Shearnan Of the Kings Bench Division grayely heard the testimony of noted authori- ties on art as to whether George Romney ever painted a picture of Mrs. Siddons, and if so whether he would have painted her in knock kneed position
 This testimony formed a portion of the case brought by Henry Edwards Huntington, New York art collec- tor, against Lewis and Simmons, Lon don art dealers, who, he claims, sold him a bogus Romney. The picture in the controversy was exhibited be- fore the court along with four Rom neys of undoubted origin.
 Sir Luke Fields, R. A., testified for the plaintiff that he believed the pie ture was not by Romney because it did not have Romney's virile, faithful style. The picture was poor one, he said. Sir Edward Poynter, the Hon. John Collier and Sir Walter Armstrong also agreed that the work was not by Romney. Sir Walter, who formerly was director of the National Gallery in Ireland, and is author of a biography of Romney. said he new CT heard of Mrs. Siddons sitting for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19
Despoilers of Crops
 To Be Punished Under
 Special New Measure

Under an act passed by the Legis- lature on the final day of it's session, it will be a dangerous proposition for anyone to tamper with gardens or steal crops which others are growing, for bill was passed by concurrent action of both houses, providing a fine of not more than $100, imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both, for any person who shall during the time of the war enter upon the field, gar den or land of another sown, planted or cultivated with grain, vegetables, fruit articles of food or substances used in the preparation of food' with intent to rewar5 or injure the growth of the products of the soil, or to steal any garden products.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19
COMMISSION GOVERNMENT PLAN

PEOPLE of Bridgeport have been considering commis l sion government for years. They voted against city manager pan They voted overwhelmingly for commission plan
 There proposed charter, city manager plan, which the product of cooperation between Bridgeport pot clans Assembly, This plan will not become operative unless the people adopt it, and they adopt it, defeat it, by majority vote.
 The plan enters the with handicap It repre- cents the disobedence offers to the city something it had defniey rejected while it refuses something that has been definitely approved.
 It is saving clause however that the plan is not eff fecve until the people approve it. This they will do in sideraon they think of the proposals presented For The Farmer offers advice to it's readers No citizen can wisely make without study of the principles presented and of the form in which the ernment islto be created.
 For the time being The Farmer is open minded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19
THE REALITY OF WAR

OUR BY HOUR brought to the phY U sical realization of what They will know with the cerude that exists other peoples that the act of organizing nation for battle easy comfort able task.
 The president France Those who de- battle after fashion perfume leaves unde ceived The greatest republic founded military institutions and with military condtions republic in which ci mmemorialy by law soldier does not fight in such fashion. l5ste -.s---.-.l -'
 Thestars stripes front will be the equiv aen of half million soldiers the depression they will bring to the morale of the Central powers and in the exaaton they will communicate to the spirit of the Allies h No ignorant and stupid the armies of the Central not to know that the entrance of the United defeat the of auocracy
 greatin population and great moral power add the strength of the demo- needed to make them victorious
 The business of enrolling nation will begin June Every reached his Fist birthday and who has not attained his 31s birthday must to place his district register for duty any sick, he register special regulations Some will to training will continue at the employment with which they familiar Each will do what he can for the of the
 president speaks wisely when he that this is conscrpon unwilling but the voluntary enlistment of powers the people confded to representatives These decided that wisdom the duty of dictates of humanity require that the whole people, if need be- shall do duty
 longer there system by which the burdens of against soldiers They laid all the people this is just this is democratic This makes for victory and an early peace.
 registration be prompt full and generous He who avoids it will criminal in law and stacker in fact
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19
GREENS FARMS FOLKS CAUTIOUS AS TO THE
 QUALITY OF SEEDS

The following resolution has been passed by the Greens Farms Farmers Club :--''Whereas, the Greens Farms Farmers Club recognizes the world's shortage of food, therefore Resolved That this club heartily endorses every effort to increase the staple crops. The club would advise the purchasing of seeds from reliable sources. The thorough tillage of, the soils. whether in the garden or in the field. The more extended planting of the old fashioned field corn. The flint varie- ties for thin soils, the dent varieties for richer lands. Indian corn is king. Its economic value in the world to- day cannot be overestimated''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19
in National Magazine

next Tuesday and explain why he did not represent Joseph B. ,Damico of this city in a divorce action yes Damico.
 Damico was on hand. but could not find his lawyer. He finally ap- pealed to Judge Reed, saying that he had paid Attorney Foley $125 and was anxious to have his case tried. Dam ico declared he had repeatedly called the lawyers office but could not get in touch with Attorney Foley. The court questioned Damico and finally gave him a decree from Marjorie Clark Damico on the ground of de- sertion. Judge Reed then told Clerk Tracy to notify Attorney Foley to ap- pear in court and explain matters
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19
LAUNCHING NY

HE of another feather in the cap of
 Bridgeport the greatest community in the United States days when preparation and victory are the yatcyyords of the stress of trial has proved the most tremendous of modern times Bridgeport must thrill of pride when it. thinks of these nder water ships as invention and especially Bridgeport invention The of Simon Lake is known wherever submarine is made destroyed
 gratifying to know that the financial power necessary realize the practical warfare largely
 Bridgeport product The NY chrsened by Mrs. Frank Miller of Miller always will be associated With the s,arine industry Simon Lake invented the boat Frank Miller imagination the organizing power and the sp necessary realize project useful and so difficult
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19
Clearing House for
 Trade Settlements

Chicago. May 19-An outgrowth of the prohibition of trading in futures was the announcement that the '.cor- poration plan" of settlement of trades will be recommended at a meeting of the directors of the Chicago board of trade. next Tuesday.
 Tn plan provides for the organiza- ton of a corporation to act as a clearing house. which, while under board of supervision, would not be directly connected with it.
 It is estimated that about 5000 employees. of brokers in Chicago will be given vacations for an indefinite period, within the next few days, as a result of tn cessation of trading in futures on the board of trade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19
Gaelic Football At
 Seaside Park Tomorrow

The Emmets and Gaelics meet to- morrow in one of the most interesting games of Gaelic football ever played in Bridgeport. The game will start at 2:15 p. m. Captains are requested to have their players on the field not later than ? p. m. The Emmet team will be picked from the following: W. Healy, J. Reynolds, M. Murray, F. Fitzpatrick, T. Heating, P. Godfrey. J. Farrell, F. Mcdonald, J. McDermott, D. Mourley, G. Kehoe, P. Ready, J. Lynch, P. Savage, J. Casey, P. Cole man, P. Hickey, B. Lee, J. Meagon, P Meehan, A. fIcDonough, F. Quinn, and F. Thompson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19
EARTHQUAKES FELT
 ON PACIFIC COAST

Richfield, Cal, May 1s-Several houses were wrecked by an earth quake which occurred here shortly before midnight last night. The first shock was followed by a slighter one an hour later. Reports from Santa Ana, Cal, near here, said that the first tremor was felt there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19
LIFE IMPRISONMENT
 FOR WIFE MURDERER

Springfield, Mass, May 19-John Boccarossa of Holyoke was sentenced to life Imprisonment in the superior court here today for the murder of his wife and Angelo Laghi on July 8, 1916, after he had pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree. Laghi was boarder in the Boccarossa home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19
STATE ASSOCIATION
 OF FORESTERS MEET

Norfolk, Conn.,, May 19-Foresters anad others interested in the forestry movement gathered here today for the annual meeting of the state as- sociation. The field excursion was to the best natural growth of Norway pine in the state, to another area of pine and Douglas spruce growth where the effects of the white pine blister rust were noted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19
Court Calls Lawyer to Explain Conduct
 In Clients Interest

Attorney Walter F. Foley of this city has been summoned by Judge Reed of the superior court rto appear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19

DEMOCRACY versus AUTOCRACY. Suggested President Wilson's Message,
 By Edgar Clifton Bross
 in National Magazine.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19

the famous artist in 1776. He could not say whether she was knockkneed or not.
 The plaintiff is seeking to recover the money he paid for the canvas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19

FLOWER AND VEGETABLE
 SEEDS JOHN RICK Q SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-19

d The New Wells
 Book
 H. G. Wells In this book, God the In- visible King," the author sets forth his religious be- lief. In utter sincerity MT. Wells shows the religious belief toward which MT. . Britling felt his way.
 $1.25
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-14
WAR SUMMARY

Another great retreat by the Germans
on the Somme front is in progress. The
British advance has brought Gen. Sir
Douglas Haig's forces almost to the out
skirts OF Bapaume, the speedy fall of
which Is now counted among the proba-
bllities. The great ridge west Of the
town is III British hands. the Germans
having abandoned their main defensive
system here on a front of 81 miles.
Berlin's official report today does not
mention the retirement in the Somme
region. The only reference to the opera
tons consists of the statement that the
British delivered attacks yesterday aft
ernoon and last night in the Ancrc see
tor, which were repulsed with heavy
losses to them.
Other fighting Of a notable character is
IN progress on Franco Belgian front.
Not the least significant possibility i, a
French operation III the sector of the
famous German salient lying to The
southeast OF Nerdun The French late
yesterday delivered an attack end made
an impression on the salient. The Ger
mans admit that one OF their posts here
was pushed back The French also have
held the Germans from cfIecting gains III
new attacks on The hotlv contested posi-
ton near Maissons de Champagne. and
have made fresh progress themselves III
hand grenade operations there.
The Turks apparently are still in re-
treat up the Tigris from Bagdad. They
the evacuation of that citv IN
directly in an official statement record
ing Turkish retirement from south of
Bagdad to point between Bagdad aud
Samara, about - miles to the northwest
Of that city.
On the Russian front the operations
have consisted mainly of raids. In
Macedonia, however, there seems to be
an entente movement of some impor
tance i'll progress. The current Berlin
statement reports attacks BY the French
III the lake region west Of Nlonastir and
assaults on the Teutonic positions north
west and north Of that city. All the at
tacks failed with considerable losses. i;
i asserted
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-14
ARMED SHIP TEST.
British Insisting Dutch Must Clear
Vessels With Guns.

LONDON, March 14-The expert
cnee Of the defensively armed British
steamer Princess ATefta. which was
forced BY the Dutch government t.
leave the Hook Of Holland because ot
her armament, has raised an issu
which may become test case. 1t i
stated the British government will IN
sist on defensively armed ships hein.
permitted to enter Dutch ports.
Negotiations between Great Britain
and Holland regarding the retention OF
ships in Dutch ports is still proceeding
The British government is unbending IN
its determination not to acqmesee IL
the poicy Of the Dutch in keepin.
their ships in their harbors because Of
the German submarine threat
It is hoped a compromise may be
reached under which Holland can pro
cure guarantees from both helligcrents
for a safe route for her vessels.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-14
LISTERS LISTEN TO
TAX COMMISSIONER
Forty three at Session III Festival Hall
This Afternoon - First Of Annual
Series in State.

lax Commissioner Charles A. PIumley
held the first Of his annual series Of
meetings with the listers Of the several
counties OF the state III Festival hall in
Brattleboro this afternoon, opening at |
o'clock. There We're - listers from diff
terent towns in the county present to lis
ten to his exposition of the different
phases Of the tax laws Of the state. He
went at length into many Of tie impor-
tant points OF the tax laws and read
during the afternoon the law that has
been passed regarding the census of
available men OF military age in the
state. The following were present:
J. {. Brown, Dover; II. II. Dunklee.
Brattleboro; F. ". Stoddard. Vernon: A.
+. Hadlock, Townshend; A. j Currier.
Brattleboro; l.. s. Martindal Guilford :;
Il. 4. Boyd, Guilford; II. O. DIurv, Wes-
ton; +. W. Dunllee, Vernon; G. II. Max,
Marlboro; a. r. Robinson, Wards boro !;
II. f. Sparks, Newfane; 0. H. Jones,
Wilmington; ". A. Page, Putney; c. I.
Reed, Dummerston; f. b. Hannum, Put
ney; J. G. Miller, Putney; f. A. Better
ley, Brattleboro; b. A. Streeter, Vernon:
Z. O. Gould. Wardsboro; L. +. Benson,
Winhall; w S. Allen, jamaica; r. +.
W heeler. Jamaica; y. /. Peirce. ,Ia r
maica; II. f. Stetson, Nottingham; c. B
Morse, Nottingham; ". f. Benson, Wes-
ton; G. T. Foster, Weston; IT. +. FELTON,,
Londonderry; L. T. Hamilton, Wind
ham; H. NJ Brown, Dover; A. c. Welt
man, Brookline; Hoyt Marsh, Brooklinc !;
Q. c. Howe, Brookline; G. T. Ingram,
Marlboro; B. L. Gleason, Windham; +.
II. Holland, Dover; A. F. Halliday, New
fame; s. O. Thayer,, West Dummer-ton
b. J. Wright, Newfane; +. s. Bellows,
Wilmington; d. NJ. Cancdy, Whiting
ham; T. b. Batcheldcr, Townshend
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-14
OFFICERS AND CREW REPORTED SAFE
IN DESPATCH TO VESSELS OWNERS

In the Absence of Official Dispatches the Situation Be-
tween the United States and Germany Is Regarded as
Unchanged in Washington = Real Issue Expected
When Armed L. S. Ship Clashes with Submarine
NEW YORK, March 14.-The u. S. ship Algonquin
with 10 Americans aboard, sunk by German sub
marine on March II at with loss of the vessel and
"a cargo valued at 81 100000
cable message received here today by her owners
the American Star ne and dispatches from London told
of the apparent safety of all the officers and crew. 27 of
whom have been landed The message to the owners said
the vessel was torpedoed, but did not indicate where she
at the time
According to a consular report from Plymouth Eng
land the Agonqlins captain stated his ship sunk by
shelire without warning
The Algonquin sailed from New York for London on
Feb 70 with foodstufs She Of the first American
ships to leave the United States after Germany established
her submarine blockade. Formerly a Canadian owned
boat under British registry the Algonquin was trans
ferred to the American flag last December when she was
purchased by the American Star line While under Cana
dian ownership she engaged in trade between New
York and St. John N. B.