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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
Swiss Industries
 Crippled; Men Are
 Without Employment

Basel, Switzerland, June 5.-So in consistently have the countries at war which border on Switzerlond-and some that are not at her door-passed laws forbidding imports of various kinds, that the near future holds out every prospect of worklessness and unemployment in a number of Swiss industries.
 Employees at Berne therefore, al- ready are raising large sums for funds on which their workmen later can draw if necessity forces them to close down their shops, or, what is more likely, sharply curtail their output either for lock of market or for want of raw material.
 The silk. manufacturers of Zurich have thus raised a million and a quar- ter of francs which it is expected will go eventually to workmen now employed but who later will either be unemployed or at work only on part time.
 Likewise the silk manufacturers of Basel have already got in touch with the charitable and poor authorities of the city to prepare for the expected time of distress. As yet, fortunately, the reduction in work is slight
 The government of Switzerland. al- so, has not neglected the problem of the future. Recently it increased the war profit taxation" by one-fifth, the additional money thus raised going in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
RESTRAIN SINGERS
 FROM VISITING U. S.

Amsterdam, June 5.-The largely attended general meeting of the Ger man Stage society in Berlin on Sat- urday passed, without a dissenting vote, the proposal of Count Seebach, director of the Dresden court theatre binding members to grant no contrac- tual or ex-contractual leave of absence
 to singers wishing to go to America and not to engage for five years any
 German singer who accepts an Ameri- can engagement.
 Count Seebach declared that his pro- posal had nothing to do with the war,
 but was a measure of self-defense He said it was intolerable that artists, who had been carefully trained by German tutors and supported by the
 German public and press, should, Just at the moment of maturity, make | themselves over body and soul to an American contractor, to return after
 some years spent abroad so much more conceited. He concluded:
 Artists will have to choose between
 be feared from the proposal for in l fluence, for where is that influence America and Germany. Nothing need now. It is vain to desire to win
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
FORMER BRIDGEPORT
 YOUNG WOMAN WINS
 STATE ESSAY PRIZE
Especial to The F'armer.)

Ansonia, June 5-Miss Margaret Honnecker, formerly a resident of Bridgeport, and now a member of the 1917 class in the Ansonia High school, has been awarded the state prize of $25 offered by the civil ser vice committee of the Federation of Women's Clubs of Connecticut, for the best essay on civil service reform as related to state and county charity and correctional institutions. For the same essay she received a so prize offered by Ansonia women.
 {. Miss Honneckers's honors were won in competition with school children all over the state. Prof. Farnum of Yale, judged the merit of the essays and awarded the prize to Miss Hon hecker.
 The young. woman won the state prize last year for an essay on civil service. Her continued success has caused her acquaintances to predict an enviable career for her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
HOME GARDENERS
 PLANTLATE CROPS IN FREED SPACES
Department of Agriculture Advises Intensity in
 Gardening

Washington, D. C., June 5.-Now that radishes, lettuce, and in some sec- tions peas, spinach mad other early crops are being harvested, home gar- deners should be making their pre- parations to utilize the freed space by planting other crops, says special ists of the U. S. Department of Agr1- culture.
 In planning for these plantings the specialists suggest, it is we'll at all times, but especially this year, to con- centrate efforts on the production or vegetables that have considerable food value and on those which may be stor- ed in the.r natural condition, dried or canned for winter use. Late potatoes is one of the important crops that can be grown on the freed ground. Navy beans furnish substantial food which is easily stored, and the present mar ket prices make it worth while in sec tions where they thrive, to replant space from which crops have been har- vested, with this 1egume.
 Other vegetables having consider able food value from which choice may be had for late plantings include sweet corn, string beans, late beets. turnips, tomatoes, squash and pump kins.
 Among the less nutritious vegetables which may be planted in soil freed
 by early harvests are late cabbage and cucumbers. Winter onions, fall lettuce and fall radishes also may be planted late in the season.
 It is not essential, the specialists point out, to wait until all radishes, heads of lettuce and other early ma turing plants are removed before planting seeds or setting plants for succeeding crops. Corn or beans, for example, may be started in spaces made in radish or lettuce rows, or between rows. The radishes or let tuce5will then be harvested before the late planted crops need all the ground. Equally satisfactory results can be ob- tained from the combination of other early and late vegetables.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
New York's Veteran
 Corps of Artillery to
 Take in New Members

New York, June 5.The veteran corps of artillery. which has been made the official anti-ai craft defender of New York, it was announced yesterday has purchased 26 acre field for train Ing camp.
 The corps. organized in 1790 and consisting, until few months ago of descendants of officers and men or honorable record in the army and navy of the United States during the Revolutionary war and the war or 1872 has widened it's scope to take in new material
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
New Hair Remover
 Works Like Magic
PositiveIv Removes Roots and AIll

No discovery of greater benefit to hair -disfigured womankind has been made in recent years than the marvel ous phelactine method. It is entirely unlike and much superior to electrical, depilatory on other methods, because it actually removes the hair entire, roots and all-before your very eyes easily, instantly. harmless1y! Get a stick of phelactine, follow the simple directions, and you will be astonished and delighted--or the druggist will refund your money without question. It is odorless. non-irritating, and so harmless a child could safely eat it. It leaves the skin so soft, smooth, hairless, that not the least sign of your former trouble remains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
Hold Woodch chopper for
 Murder of Comrade

Shelton, June 5-Eugene Gangnon was held without bail for the super for court yesterday on a charge of murder in connection with the death of William B. Nornandin last April, after a police court hearing here. Gangnon and Normandin were wood cutters employed in the lower White Hills district. It is alleged that af- ter a quarrel between~ the two men Gangnon set fire to shack and thst after the fire the .charred body of Normandin was found in the ruins.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
MEXICANS IN U. S.
 AFRAID OF DRAFT

Laredo. Tex, June 5.-More than 30 Mexieans. mostly young men. were waiting hehe yesterday when the Mexican consulate opened in order that they might enter their native country. They reached here Sunday from southern and western Texas and were compelled to wait until yester- day to receive passports.
 It is said that they are leaving the United States under the impression that they are subject to the selectiye draft.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
Tuberculosis Hospital
 For New York Counties

Albany. June 5.-Every county in the state having a population of 35,- 900 or more not having tuberculosis hospital approved by the state com missioner of health must provide one on or before July, 1918, under the terms of a bill that has, just received the approval of Gov. Whitman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
PURCHASE UPHELD
 IN SUPREME COURT

Washington, June 5.-Montana de- crees upholding the legality of the sale of the Parrott Silver & Copper Co., by Henry B. Rogers and associates were sustained yesterday by the su- preme court. The decision was in the suit brought by stockholders Of the former company to prevent the sale on the ground of fraud.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
Americans with civilities and senti-

Americans with civiltties and senti mentalities.'
 According to the Kreuz Zeitung Count Seebach further expressed the opinion that German-Americans were meeting it was announced that hence forward artists who wanted to go on a starring tour abroad would have to obtain the consent of the foreign office, where Dr. Eger, manager of the court theatre in Darmstadt, has been appointed artistic, adviser to deal with this question.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
MANY INDUSTRIES PROTEST INCREASE
 IN FREIGHT RATES

Washington, June 5.-Protests from a dozen industries ranging from non alcoholic beverages to gasoline were presented to the interstate commerce commission today in the shippers fight against the 15 per cent. freight rate increase by the railroads.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
MUNICIPAL PATRIOTIC SOCIETY TO PLAN
 FLAG DAY PROGRAM

The Municipal Patriotic society will hold an important meeting at 8 o'clock Friday night. Preparations will be made for Flag Day, June IA, and every member is expected to at- tend
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
DIR. MAHER RE-APPoINTED
 ON TUBERCULOSIS COMMISSION

yesterday re-appointed Dr. Stephen J. Maher of New Haven to be mem- Der of the state tuberculosis commis- sion for a term of six years from July
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
KING's DAUGHTERS PICNIC.

The Kings aughter5 will hold a picnic tomorrow at Beardsley park and every member of every circle af- fliated with the organization is in- vited to attend. The picnickers will meet at 1o:30 o'clock at the park pavilion. Each person will bring her own lunch. If it should rain, the picnic will be held Thursday.
 French government crop reports on May 1, showed a diminution in wheat acreage Of IT per cent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
WAGE INCREASE TO
 CLOTHING MAKERS

Chicago, June 5.-Eight thousand employees of Hart, Schaffner & Marx. clothing makers. have been granted an increase in wages of 10 per cent, it was announced yesterday. AThe in crease was asked by the employees up- der a contract by which they may ap- ply for an advance when conditions of living or employment change
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05
Wedding Gifts.

This is the month or brloes. ana incidently wedding gifts. Those per plexed with the problem of what to give should pay us a visit. In silver ware we have everything one could wish for. Our cut glass assortment is complete, and don't, overlook the fact that an artistic clock is always highly appreciated. Our standard of quality knows no superior and our prices no equal. Beuchle,. the jeweler. Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05

We are offering. exec 0 lal values in white hats, trimmed and untrin- med in white hemp straw, white mil Ian straw, white Panama straw and natural leghorn at E. H. Dillon 6 Co.'S 1105 Main street-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-05

to a fund to care for workless men l and women.
Evening star., 1917-11-20
1877 new MEMBERS FOR
CALVARY SUNDAY SCHOOL
Dr.. q. q. Dewey of Billy Sundays
Organization Addresses Sup
per Meeting.

"You have assumed community
wide responsibility and you've got to
come across" said DR.. George G.
Dewey. Bible class leader for Rev. Billy
Sunday, to members of the Vaughn
class of Calvary Baptist Sunday school
last night in connection with cam
paign for 1000 new members. The
campaign, which ends January Is. has
been in progress for two weeks. and
1877 new members have been added to
the ranks.
At a supper meeting last evening.
where the president. A. Owen Penney,
was toastmaster, reports from the two
captains and twenty lieutenants were
submitted and experiences recounted in
connection with the movement. 1t was
stated one man brought in ten new
men last Sunday, and in several cases
the newcomers are actively seeking
other men for the class.
DIR. Dewey told of one Billy Sunday
meeting in New York city where 5000
Evening star., 1917-11-20
SAYS U. S. HAS Fortified
PUNTA DEL GADA, AZORES
German Vice Admiral Sees Danger
to Future Teutonic Ship Routes
by Island Control.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
AMSTERDAM. November 20.-Writing
in the Berlin Neueste Nachrichten, the
German vice admiral, Kirchhosef, says:
1.-THE United States has established her
self on the Azores and constructed forti-
fcations at Punta del Gada- The Azores
are situated about two thirds OF the way
between America and western Europe,
and their occupation is important in con-
nection with the transportation Of the
American army to Europe.
The Azores are connected with both
mainlands by cable. Wireless stations
which have long ranges are assisting in
constant communication between the
army. the transport fleet and the home
government. A further aim of the Amer
lean government in this connection Is its
desire to secure control of the great trade
routes from Europe and north Africa to
the Panama canal and the possibility of
dominating the routes in future wars. BY
the possession of the Azores the United
States will be able to threaten the most
important German world ship, routes and
interfere with connections with Germany's S
colonial possessions"
Evening star., 1917-11-20
BITUMINUOUS PRODUCTION
ASSURED IN SOUTHWEST

All danger of a halt in the produc-
tion of bituminous coal in the south
western coal fields stands removed to-
day as a result of the acceptance of a
satisfactory wage contract penalty
clause by both operators and miners in
the Kansas. Arkansas and Missouri
territory, according to announcement
by Fuel Administrator Garfield.
Acceptance of this penalty clause,
which. is designed to prevent by a
system of fines the shutting down of
mines either by strikes or lockouts by
the operators and miners Of the south
west. extends its provisions virtually
to all Of the country's bituminous coal
fields.
DIR. Garfield still is considering the
of anthracite operators and
miners for higher anthracite prices to
absorb a proposed wage increase in
the anthracite fields.
Evening star., 1917-11-20
Premier Lloyd Georges Reply.

Premier Lloyd George. in replying.
said that far more important than any
thing he had said in Paris was to de-
eide whether greater unity of control
was needed and whether they were
taking the right course to secure It,
He reaffirmed that the allies had suf-
fered by lack of coordination, and
that anv criticism he had directed
against any staff or any commander in
this or any other country. He had
merely used certain illustrations where
lack of coordination among the allies
had brought disaster, without any
blame being attached to any COM
mander or staff.
1t had been said that this was an
attempt on the part of the civilians
to interfere with the soldiers, but an
interallied council had been suggested
by Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, and
In June. 1917. a scheme for a central
authority was brought forward at
Great Britain. France and Italy were
represented. He was utterly opposed
to the appointment Of a generalissimo.
1t would not work, he said. and would
produce friction.
The first advantage Of the present
scheme was that information at the dis
posal of one of the allied staffs would
be at the disposal of this central cpun-
ell.
Showing that the Italian front was
important to the French front, the pre-
mier pointed out that British and
French, when the disaster came. had
to rush troops there, and asked: Does
not that affect our front?"
"Of course. it does" he declared and
continued: well. we have come to the
conclusion that the mere machinery of
liaison officers and occasional meetings
of chiefs Of staff Is utterly Inadequate
and inefficient for the purpose of Sc
curing real co coordination. You must
have a permanent body constantly
watching these things. advising upon
them and reporting upon them to the
government, whether our front, the
French front or the Russian front is
most concerned"
Abiding to Mr.. Asquith's question,
Suppose you have different advice" the
premier said: That is danger we are
running now"
The premier then turned to Mr.: AS
quiths criticism of his Paris speech, and
denying that Winston Spencer Churchill
had anything to do with its composition,
said:
Let me say at once that considered
the speech carefully. II the speech was
wrong. cannot plead any impulse or
that it was said in the heat Of the mo-
ment. I considered it and delivered it
for deliberate purpose have seen res
olutions for unity and coordination
Where are they? You might as well
throw them straightway into the waste
paper basket"
Evening star., 1917-11-20

Bible class men occupied a block of
seats and nearly 1000 men were con-
verted. The teacher. Prof. L. D. Bliss;
Pastor Dr. s. H. Greene and Assistant
Pastor DR.. A. F. Anderson also spoke.
Rev. DR.. James l.. Gordon, pastor OF
the First Congregational Church, will
speak at the next supper meeting, Mo-
vember 26.
Evening star., 1917-11-20

TlHIS codt u made Of q Splen-
/ did soeioht of ol-tDooI re-
lour, Is bor-pleoted from
shoulders dot1n, has +-inch belt,
4ctth covered buckle in front
ond back, nsonnish pockets,
sc.th laroe soiloT toupe fur col
lar. Colors, bro1on, green and
navy. All sizss, @21.75.
Evening star., 1917-11-20
AVIATOR DosTLER KILLED.

Cablegram to The Evening Star and
Chicago Daily News. Copyright. I8I7.s
PARIS. France. November 20.-The
latest list of German aviation losses
says that Lieut.. Dostler. one of the
leading German ace-flghting flyers, has
been killed in action. In the German
communique Of August II it was claim
ed that Dostler had destroyed his twen-
ty-sixth enemy machine and was deco
rated with the order of merit,
Evening star., 1917-11-20
Favors Skilled Mechanics.

Army recruiting officers have been
instructed by the adjutant general to
waive minor physical defects in the
enlistment in the ordnance department
Of the Army. That action is due to
the great need for technical helpers In
the ordnance department and the fact
that the work required Of them Is be-
hind the fighting line.
Evening star., 1917-11-20
Refers to Old Schemes.

Mr.. Lloyd George then referred to the
schemes for coordination started by
Lord Kitchener in January. 1915. and sub
sequently by NJ. BRAND and Mr.. Asquith
naught. % because ..you have ave natusaily :. a
disinclinatfon on the part of the indepen-
dent bodies to merge their individualities
in common organization.
'It is Inevitable" added the premier.
'.and I was afraid that this would re-
cur in the same sort Of way-just a
resolution.
1--WE went to Rapallo with documents
Evening star., 1917-11-20
Curtains

Lace Curtains, In 50 az
cludinE Marquisette. &S.1O
Novelty, lace TRIM Pair
med. filet and Nottingham
Curtains, white or ecru.
nottingham Cur. T1 %
tains, in white or %A'SO
ecru; more than 800 Pair
pairs in the lot; many new
patterns.
Evening star., 1917-11-20
A Bit of Description of These Goats

HNE coot Is made of kersey, half
~ Nred, has unique panel pockets,
f,1H novelty belted effect, long roll
color Of mole plush trimmed .cith large
fancy buttons. Colors, broUn, green'
nary and black. All sizes, $21.75.
4 MOTHER Velour Coat. halt lined,
n has unique panel from tcoisthne
down, corset belt effect, large
permanent color Of plush, and slash
pockets, trimmed 1cith chain stitch and
seI-button loops. CoEors, green and
navy only. Sizes, Is to 10, $21.75..
Evening star., 1917-11-20
Keeping the Quality Up.

LAXATIVE BRoMO QUININE. the World
box. On account Of the advance In the price Of
the six different Medicinal. Concentrated Ex-
tracts and Chemicals contained in LAXATIVE
BROM0 QUININE, II was necessary to increase
the price to the Druggist. It has stood the test
for a Quarter Of Z Century. It IL used BY every
Civilized Observation-Disclosures
Evening star., 1917-11-20
Asks What Is Meant by eve"

Mr.. Asquith went through tho premiers
references in his Paris speech to Russia
and Italy, and asked what the premier
meant by awe.' He suggested doubt
whether council at Versailles last March
would have affected the Russian situa-
ton He also asked whether it was not
fact that up to the eve Of the German
attack, Gen. Cadorna was full Of conf
dence and serenity and assured that he
would triumph over 1t.
Mr.. Lloyd George regaled the good
people of Paris" he added. with ir-
relevant rhetoric"
allied council would have interfered
with the successful offensives in the
west in favor of moro attractive ad
ventures elsewhere, and concluded:
I'VE have no reason to be ashamed Of
our contribution to the war. We have
kept the seas free. We have expanded
our army into seventy divisions and we
have placed our arsenalS and credit at
the disposal Of our allies and SO we
will go on to the end"
Evening star., 1917-11-20
DIED.,

ALDRIDGE. On Monday, November 10. 1917.
at 2 pm. at her residence. Mount Rainier
Nd. MINNIE MOOTY ALDRIDGE. beloved
wife Of Allen W. Aldridge.
Funeral services at Mount Rainier Methodist
Church Wednesday. November 21. at 1890
am. Interment private.
BACON. On Monday. November 10. 1917. at 10
am. CLARA E. BACON.
Funeral services at residence of her father. Rev.
George C. Bacon. No. 1856 11th street south
east, Wednesday morning at 10 O'Clock. In
terment at Monkton. Nd, at 80 pm. (Bal-
timore papers please copy.1
BIRD. On November 1s. 1917. at sandy Spring.
Md. MARY WILSON, wife of DR.. Jacob w.
Bird and daughter Of Hanna ,. and the late
John Emory Wilson OF Elkton, Md.
Funeral services at st. Johns Church. olney.
Nd. on Wednesday. November 21. at 2:So
o'clock. Interment in st. Johns cemetery. 20
CARROLL. On Sunday. November is. 1917. at
9:20 Pm, at his residence, 472 Washington
street northwest. PATRICK H.. sr.. beloved
husband of Landonia c. Carroll and devoted
father of William T., Patrick H., jr., and
Frame J. Fl. Carroll.
Funeral services to be held Wednesday, Novem-
ber 81, / O'Clock, at Mount Carmel Baptist
Church, 3rd and Eye streets northwest. 20'
Evening star., 1917-11-20
CARDS OF THANKS.

6QkO. I wish to express to my relatives and
friends my appreciation Of their kind express
eions Of sympathy and beautiful noral offer
tnss sent IN ON the occasion Of my recent be-
reavement. By Katie BIRD.
We wish to express TO our rel
atives and friends our appreciation Of their
kindness and sympathy and beautiful floral Of
ferings sent to MS in behalf Of our beloved son
and brother. THOMAS A. D0UGHERTY.
THE FAMILY.
SILENCE. We wish 10 thank our friends and
relatives for their kind expressions Of sympa-
thy and for the many beautiful noral offerings
on the occasion of the funeral Of our darling
daughter EMMA.
Mr. AND MRS. q L. SILENCE.
Evening star., 1917-11-20
Object Of the Debate.

Mr.. Asquith declared that the object Of
the debate was to dispel certain misap-
prehensions which had been excited, not
SO much by the scheme as by the Paris
speech Referring to that speech. he went
on to say that while he would continue
to eschew all unnecessary controversy, he
would be falling in his duty il he were
to pass 1t by.
The premier had selected four cases in
criticism Of the allied strategy-two, Ser
bia and Rumania, in which he himself and
Mr.. Lloyd George had in their respective
capacities equal responsibility. and two.
Russia and Italy, which belonged to this
year.
Mr.. Lloyd Georges view regarding Ser
bia was not the view taken by any mill
tary authority of weight in this country,
he asserted. The proposition that there
was only one front was perfectly sound,
and one of the corollaries was that you
might render the best service to any ally
at one end Of the line by exerting the
maximum effort at the other end OF the
line. 1t was a sacred trust Of the allies
to see that the future freedom and Sc
curity Of Serbia and Runania were ade-
quately assured.