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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-12
GEN. PERSHNC GUEST OF
. KING GEORGE AND QUEEN
Also Visits House Of Commons and
Is Entertained at Dinner by
Ambassador Page.

LONDON. June 12.-Maj Gen. John ].
Pershing. commander Of tho American
forces in Europe. had a rather strenu-
Gus day Monday in a social way. Ac-
companied by United States Ambassa-
dor Page. Gen. Pershing had luncheon
with King George and Queen Mary at
Buckingham Palace, later went to the
war office and discussed plans for the
cooperation of the American and Brit
ish forces. in the afternoon visited the
house Of commons and in the evening
dined at the residence Of Ambassador
Page. where the first men Of England
sat down to the table. Among those in
the party were: David Lloyd George, the
prime minister: Arthur ]. Balfour. the
Earl of Derby. Lord Robert Cecil. Gen.
Sir William R. Robertson, Field Mar
shall Viscount French, Admiral Sir John
r. Jellicoe, Gen. Jan SHUTS. Vice Ad-
miral William S. Sims. U. s. N: Lieut..
Gen. Sir John S. Cowans. Nal Gen.
George NJ. w. Macdonough. Mai. Gen.
Sir Francis Lloyd. Lord Brooke and
Rear Admiral William Reginald Hall.
r. N
Those of Gen. Pershing's staff present
were Col. Benjamin Alvord. Col. An
drew Brewster. Col Edgar Russell and
Maj James c. Hartford.
| Robert 2. Skinner, the American con-
sui general. and the following members
of the embassy staff also attended:
Col. Alfred E. Bradley. Capt. William
D. Macdougall. Col. William Lassiter.
Irwin B. Laughlin. counselor. and Ed
ward Bell. second secretary. The
French ambassador and his military
attache. Gen. de la Panouse. also were
| present
Those of Gen. Pershing's stan who
dined with the secretaries OF the en-
semblage at Mr.. Pages residence after
dinner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-12
Lieut.. C. E. French Prisoner Of War

Lieut. c. E. French of the Royal Fly
ing Corps, who is not yet twenty years
old. a former Washington boy, is a
prisoner in Germany. according to
word received by relatives from his
mother, who Is in England He is the
son of DR.. and Mrs: Cecil French. His
parents are now In England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-12
A Clear Complexion
Quickly Follows
Take a Wineglassful Of Tollo Water
Before Breakfast to Flush
Stomach and Bowels.

Your complexion clears up
when your bowels are regular
and your liver active. A little
Tollo Water before breakfast for
a few days gets the liver cleaned
out and puts the bowels on
regular schedule. Then you will
see the pink come back to your
cheeks. Get a I5-cent bottle
from the drug store and prove it.
Sold by Peoples Drug Stores.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
SUPERIOR COURT WILL TRY SEVEN
 MURDER CASES

Seven murder cases are slated to come before the December term of the Criminal Superior Court at two o'clock next Tuesday afternoon, of which six have been continued from previous terms. In addition there is one of the largest dockets ever pre- sented at the criminal term in this county.
 Judge Gardiner Greene will sit dur ing the court term, and jurors have been summoned to appear Wednesday morning. It is believed the putting of the accused to plea will occupy all l of the Tuesday afternoon session. Prisoners confined in thu county jail; of whom there are 56, will be first disposed. In addition to those at the Jail there is a long list accused of various offenses who are out on bond. Of the prisoners accused of murder two are from Danbury, one from Stratford, one from Shelton, one from Stamford, and two from Bridgeport. John Chingos is accused of the mur- der of Abdullah Khougan In Danbury August 21 last, following a quarrel in | c1 SH1I1SOS d h1ll16.
 Thomas Maloney of Bethel is ac- cused of the murder of James stierli, who was found dead in that place May 19 last.
 Eugene Gagnon is accused of set ting fire to a shanty in the woods of Shelton and causing the death of Will liam Broad. Broads body, partly burned, was found in the shanty April last. Gagnon was the last person known to have seen Broad and is ac- cused of his murder.
 William Roberts of Stratford is ac- cused of murder for the killing of his wife, Mary Roberts, in that town July last. He is accused of slashing her throat following a quarrel
 Peter Petit of Bridgeport is. held for the murder of Donate Lallio in 8 shooting affray which occurred in Full ton street the night of June t7 1Ns- Lallios death following two days concerned in the fight and Antonio Sansone, who made his escape, was in dicted with Petit for murder. Int Lucy Carmiso.
 F0rndnuO LduUdll IS Cf-dISSu WILL murder for the fatal shooting of hi! |father-in-1aw, Ernesto Pompo, { Stamford music teacher at the home of the latter March 10 last.
 William Jones of Bridgeport is ac cused of murder for the fatal shoot ing of John Asby during a quarrel a the Warren Bros. camp in this cit! the night of Nov. Il last, Asby dying Nov 19 in a hospital from the wounds inflicted.
 Other prisoners held at the jail wht will be called to appear in court are Charles Sionet, accused of whit slavery charge, and a long list charg ed with robbery, theft, assault ant other offenses.
 Attorney Robert G. DeForest ha been reappointed as public defender land will conduct the defense of thos' laccused who are unable to provide counsel for themselves. He has beer busy for several weeks looking int the stories told by the accused.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
TWO DAMAGE SUITS
 AGAINST WALLIS

Two suits involving injuries received in an automobile accident at Madison avenue and Main street, November IS, 1916, have been filed in the Superior Court against George H. T. Wallis of Stepney. The complainants are Sarah Cooperstein of New York, a passenger in a jitney driven by David Salzman, and David Salzman, of Bridgeport. Damages of 500 are claimed in the first case, and SalZman wants S2,OOO for damage to his machine and per- sonal injuries.
 Mrs. Cooperstein alleges injuries of a permanent nature, a complete wreck ing of her nervous system, and loss of her ability to earn $25 week as a forewcman in shop. Salzman also claims permanent loss Of eyesight and loss of his ability to earn a living as a driver of a public service vehicle on that account.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
WAR STAMP TAX
 TAXES EFFECT AS REVENUE MEASURE

Washington, Dec. 1 - The war stamp taxes counted on by treasury officials to produce $10O, 100000, an- nually, as part of the great revenue measure enacted by Congress last October, became effective today.
 From the beginning of today's busi- ness hours every broker. exchange, cleariHg house and person engaged in stocE, produce or merchandise trans acNons must keep strict account of the taxable dealings. The internal Revenue bureau has issued compre- hensive regulations to govern the collections. The taxes do not apply to bonds, notes or other instruments Issued by the United States, by any foreign government, or by any state or similar governmental subdivision or to stocks and bonds of cooperative building and loan associations oper- ated exclusively for their members and loaning only to their share hold ersy or to mutual ditch or irrigating companies.
 The tNxes include indemnity and surety bonds, 50 cents, except where EA CAAA4uAAA 4S C4Ad1 SCu 4O1 SASCuIlOll OI the bond the tax will be 1 per cent. on each dollar of the permium, and reinsurance policies are exempt.
 Capital stock, issued, five cents on each $1O0, of face value, sales or transfers two cents per $100. Pro- duce sales on exchange or agreement, for future delivery" two cents for $100, or fraction over $1O0.
 Drafts or checks payable other wise than at sight or on demand, promissory notes except bank notes issued for circulation and for each renewal" two cents for $100; deeds and conveyances, 50 cents for $l00- $500 and, 50 cents each. additional $500, with all debt papers exempt.
 Custom house entries, 25 cents per $100 to $1 for $500. Steamship tickets $1 to $5. election proxies, 10 cents; power of attorney, 25 cents.
 Playing cards, cents per pack in addition to present 2 cent tax; par eel post packages, 1 cent for each 25 cents charged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
BREILTCENS IS
 TORN FROM BRIDE
 OF ONLY 10 DAYS

Hartford, Dec. 1~-After 10 days of married life Henry Breiltgens was taken away from his bride today by federal officers and is now in the Hartford jail as are also the two best men at the wedding, Karl O. Beck and Ferdinand Schmiegel. This grim and unpleasant aftermath is all becaese Breiltgens and his companions, who are German aliens, neglected to get permit to be ill Maennerchor hall on the night of Nov. 20, when Beiltgens was married to Miss Elsie Schleicher.
 Federal officers attended the we'd ding but did not hinder the ceremony. Whey took Shmeigel away, but before
 midnight allowed him to go home, as they had the groomsman and the first best man. The trio kept their word to appear at the 1narshaPs office the next day to see what would be done about their violation of their permits. The facts were reported to Washing ton and today telegram which came to the marshal from Attorney Gen. eral Gregory ordered the arrest of the three men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
1000 TONS OF
 COAL TO SAVE
 SITUATION HERE

The timely arrival of nearly 1000 tons of hard coal in the Bridgeport harbor saves the city from an abso- lute coal famine and with the prom ises of as much more during the next few days, retail dealers are of the belief that the situation is in their control. It is indicated that the ship ments received are resultant from the influence of State Fuel Administra- tor Russell, New England Administra- tor Storrow and Bridgeport Admins trator Carl F. Siemon.
 Today six barges laden with $500 tons of anthracite were lowed into the harbor and immediately unloaded at the docks of two East End retailers Late Thursday night four barges car- rying 2,75O tons pulled into the har- Dor.
 Men closely connected with the coal situation today scoffed at the report that the public schools would be forced to close on account of the lack of fuel. One official said, Every school has a supply and 1t is not likely that the bins will get so low that we will be forced to stop school sessions. The situation is not quite as serious as that"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
THRIFT STAMPS
 ON SALE MONDAY

War savings certificates and thrift stamps will be placed on sale at the post office in this city Monday morn ing, all preparations for their offer to the public having been completed un- der the direction of Postmaster Charles F. Greene. The certificates will be sold during the months of December and January at $412, and are payable in five years, at value of $5. The thrift stamps sell for 25 cents each, and may be exchanged for a war savings certificate whenever the amount on the cards furnished by the post office equals the sale price of the certificate. The United States Govern ment issues these stamps and certi- ficates, and the money raised by them will be used for the carrying on of the war, supplying the soldiers, and meeting other expenses of the govern nen&.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
TRACE FINANCIAL
 TRANSACTIONS OF CASTON MEANS

Conrord, N. C., Dec. By tes- tirnony of Chicago bankers the pros ecution at the trial of Gaston B. Means for the murder of Mrs. Maude A. King, today continued to trace the many and sometimes spectacular financial transactions of Means, with the intent of showing he was using the securities and money of Mrs. King and her mother for his own benefit and thus establish a motive to SUD- port the charge of murder.
 The woman met death near here last August while on a, visit to rela' lives of Means, her business agent.
 The state in seeking to prove that Means shot and killed the wealthy widow, presumably for her money, has relied on cfrcumstantial evidence, en- deavoring to show that it would have been physically impossible for the woman to shoot herself as Means as- serted at the coroners inquest. Through New York and Chicago wit nesses Means machinations of his em- ployers financial affairs have been di- vulged.
 As the first witness today the state introduced Edward F. Mack,vice pres- ident of the Central Trust Go. of Ill., inois, who testified that on Dec. 13, 1916, Gaston B. Means applied to him for loan of $30,O00, offering $3S,00O of securities as collateral. The loan was negotiated and a check for ESQ., 900, less interest, was given to Means The check was identified by the wit. ness.
 The securities put up as collateral for the loan were part of those that Means had taken a few days earlier from the Merchants Loan & Trust Co.,, when, according to previous tes- timony, the trust of $125,O00 created by Mrs. King in favor of Mrs. Robin son, had been revoked.
 At maturity of the note in June 1917, Mack testified, Means asked foI a renewal, which was declined. Means asked the bank to sell the collateral securities and pay the note, which the bank did, paying Means the surplus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
New gift books of information.

As one reads any of these new gift books an insight is secured into conditions that of interest Or learns of unknown paces and learns much worth knowing They are books that give entertainment; yet books that are of true educational value. Gift books too for they appropriate dress for the holiday and decorated delightfully."-. by gan,-$s. Elizabeth W. Champney, nusahons- 
 O. illustrations map-s4.
 of with 
 E. schoonover-s25o The Roma of he Roman McCabe-$25O. Seaport of he M. Crans-s2.5o. Hidegarde Hawthorna-$2.5o.
  map,-$35o
 vagabondng A. graph by hor,--$4. strong.-sS.
 his Ffnck-s25o. photographs-$25o.  photographs author-$2.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
DIED,

FRECE-A months mind requiem mass will be said at St. Mary's church. Monday morning at 8 o'clock for the repose of the soul of the late Mathew J. Price. a*p DQCHERTY-In this city, Friday, Nov. 30, 1917, William Docherty, ST.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No 6T3 Ogden street, on Monday, Dec. Srd, at 8:S0 a. m., and from St. Charles church at o'clock.
 Burial in St. Michaers cemetery lWAISH-In this city, Dec. 1, 1917 Michael Walsh, aged 80 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Matthew Bowen, 75 Richardson street, on Monday Dec. 8, at g a. m. and from St Charles church at S:3O a. m.
 Interment Ansonia, Conn. Auto. mobile cortege. a* s1ECQARTHY-In Far Rockaway, N N F., Nov. 30, 1917, Edward, son o1 azthe late Thomas and Mary McCar- thy, aged 20 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No 3S9 Black Rock Ave. (Bridgeport) on Tuesday. Dec. 4th at 8:3O a. m and from Sacred Heart church al o'clock.
 Burial in St. Michaers cemetery Automobile cortege. a"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
BOY BREAKS TWO
 BONES IN WRIST

With such energy did 13~year-old Samuel Sciortino, of 105 Austin street, apply himself to the game of Snap the Leader" while playing with other boys On Gregory street, yesterday aft ernoon, that he broke both bones in his wrist when he was whirled against a stairway.
 Thinking that he had suffered only a sprain, the boy said nothing to his parents and it was not until he was almost overcome by the pain that he went to the emergency hospital, this morning, to have the injury treated. Dr. Francis P. Carroll and Dr. J. F. Keegan set the fractured member.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
-MUSTCIANS' BALL

The lovers of good music and danc- ing will be pleased to learn that the Bridgeport musicians will hold their annual concert and ball at Eagles hall, Tuesday evening, December 4. AS usual an orchestra of 40 musicians will furnish the music for dancing. Delegates from the New Haven, Hart ford, Norwalk and Danbury Musical unions will be present. As the mu- Sical union demonstrated their patriot ism at every patriotic event by giv- Ing their services free of charge the public on this occasion will show their Appreciation by their patronage on Tuesday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
Charges Preferred
 Against Officer

Complaint alleging that Patrolman Thomas G. Smallwood, of the First precinct, had violated the rules Of the department by leaving his beat to loiter for more than an hour in Polls theatre, over week ago, was lodged with the board of police commission CTS at their regular meeting, by Super intendent John H. Redgate, last night, and charges being lodged against the officer, he Is today awaiting hearing scheduled for next Saturday evening.
 Smallwood's offence is considered So trivial that he has not even been sus- pended. It is understood that the po- liceman offers a reasonable excuse for his conduct.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
YEGGMEN BREAK
 INTO BARBER SHOP

Waterbury, Dec. Professional yeggmen, equipped with a complete safe breaking outfit, broke into Joel H. Solomon's barber shop on Cherry street early this morning and after breaking open the safe took $1,250 in cash and securities. They left their tools behind them and the police say the tools are exactly the same as those left by cracksmen who fired several shots at a policeman who interrupted them in recent attempted burglary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
PratiCa1 Business Patriotism.

Practical business patriotism is practiced by that store which honestly and continuously helps people get extra value for each dollar spent
 Practical business patriotism will help win the
 It will help people to be saving about their food and about everything they require for life for enjoyment
 Every man and share in the benefits of practical business patriotism.
 You will of those benefits every day told of in this store news.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
ALMOST 100000
 PLEDGES SIGNED

Hartford, Dec. Food conservation pledges in Connecticut reached total of 186,744 today out of a, quota of 100000. During the week 2,7O4 addi- tional cards were received by Food Administrator Robert Scovil1e. Water hury increased it's number by 25S, making total of 8,675 of a quota of 15,000; Stamford 227, bringing its number to 4,421; and Naugatuck reached 2,488.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
J, B, O'BRIEN APPOINTED
 FREIGHT AGENT IN N. H

New Haven, Dec. 1-Appointment of I. B. O'Brien of Hartford as freight gent in New Haven, vice G. c. Black as announced by the New York, New s.ven & Hartford railroad today. MT. lack, assigned to other duties, has ad 40 years of service on the road.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
FOOD AND FUEL BOARDS IN ROW
 OVER PRIORITY

Washington, Dec. 1.-The contest between the food and the fuel admin istrations over the priority rights for food and coal transportation was aken up today at a conference be- tween representatives of the railroad war board, the committee on priority and the two administrations con- cerned, to decide whether foodstuffs or coal and coke shall move first on the railroads.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
LOCAlI MAN SUED

Peter Gellis of Stamford, is seeking to collect through a suit in the com- mon pleas court from Antonius Strav- rinakos of Bridgeport, bill for $200 Damages of $500 are claimed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

4 OIL WELLS earning s252,OOO year. 1y. Settled productions; now paying IS per cent. dividends. Oklahoma field. Immense possibilities. Shares q; advance soon. Information free. Globe Oil Co.,, Commerce Bldg, Kansas City, Mo. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
LUMBER co. SUED

Action against the Park City Lum- Der Co, of Bridgeport, to collect a bill of $976.S1 hts been filed in the com mon pleas court by L. L. Dougherty of Valadosta, Ga., damages of 1,20O be- ing claimed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

AIL GOODS pledged from No. 6951 May 18th to May 31st, pledge No. 716S uncalled for will be sold. D. Litwor, 104 Congress street
 T 1 bAp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
PAY S471 PENSIONS TO
 RETIRED SCHOOL TEACHERS

Hartford, Dec. 1-The sum of $47
 was sent to retired school teacher from the capitol today under tl'' teachers pension law It went to 1 recipients.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

AGENTS-200 per cent profit; won derful little article; something new; sells like wildfire. Carry right in your pocket. Write at once for free sample. B. M. Feltman, Sales Manager, 1909 American Bldg, Cin- ctnnati, O. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

iCONCERT AND BALL of the Bridge port Musicians at Eagles hall, Tuesday evening, Dec. 4th. Admis- sion 26c. T sAp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
1t 8 economy to buy good sled !

Pick sled for Boy that will stand the slarn-bangng it's going to get, if he is a real live boy That means Flexible Flyer Great stuff in them from runners to seat.
 And how they do whiz! No fear of being passed distanced by any other sled on the hill! And as easy osteer welbroken horse. Seven different sizes holding from to or people -$3 to $15.
 Fourth floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

APPRENTICE, boy about 16 or 1T years old to learn the enesraving trade. Apply Schwertdle Stamp Co.,, 41 Cannon St. IT s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01

ENGRAVER-Youn man with some knowledge of engraving Apply Schwerdtle Stamp Co.,, Al Cannon St. T ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
TEUTONS DIVIDED
 OVER INDEMNITY

London, Dec. 1.-The German for eign secretary, Dr. Won Kuehlmann, is quoted in a Central News dispatch from Amsterdam as saying it was absurd to imagine Germany would en- ter a peace conference with large claims.
 The Saxon finance minister, in the debate on the budget in the Saxon diet, according to a telegram from Amsterdam, said Germany must de- mand a large indemnity, without con- sidering what particular enemy should pay it.,
 Let them, when the time comes,' ,'' he said, think only of America
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-01
Sweaters to keep nab fully warm.

Sweaters light enough for man to wear beneath his usual coat.
 Sweaters heavy enough to take place of ordinary coat And between the two extremes several sorts to appeal to all outdoor men.
 Big heavy Shaker and Jumbo-knit sweaters with rool collars in good colors-$75O $8.50 and $1O Ribbed worsted sweaters with roll collars,-$6 V-neck sweaters of wool, light, ug-fttng, warm $3 to $7.50.
 Fourth floor