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The Washington herald., 1917-12-04
NJ ADOO URGES Use
OF LESS GOLD COIN
Treasury Chief Says It's Needed for
Foreign Exchange.

Secretary McAdoo last night urged
wider use OF ordinary currency in
place OF coined gold to release gold
money for foreign exchange and in
ternational transactions.
Pointing out that the use of gold
coin as a circulating medium leads
to rapid abrasion and consequent loss
Of value. the Secretary made a plea
for more care in this respect.
Some firms. he said. use gold coin
in making up pay rolls when their
employees would prefer paper money.
Others use machines for counting
money, and use gold coins in these
machines. There is no objection to
such use of silver coin. ,but tse prac-
tice Injuries gold.
1T is hoped. however, that upon
reflection firms and corporations
which are still using gold and banks
which signify their willingness to
furnish it will realize that this is a
selfish and unpatriotic attitude and
that. for the sake Of the good of the
country In these serious times, they
will subordinate consideration of per-
sonal convenience or OF profit to the
general welfare and be content to
make up their payrOlls in currency.
using silver coin, OF course for frac-
tional payments" said the Secretary
The Washington herald., 1917-12-04
new WASHINGTONIANS
THRONGING zoo PARK
Soldiers and Sailors. Too. Find
Menasene Attractive.

Thousands of soldiers and sailors
and other thousands Of residents evil
IDENTIFY have a warm place in their
hearts for animals and the Geological
Park has become more popular than
ever before.
A record number of visitors-6O4. 800
visited the park in the period from
July to october. This figure Is great
er by 23O,4jO than the number during
the same period last year and Is well
in excess OF the 1915 number. which
has stood as a record up to this time.
The king OF beasts was particularly
popular and a close second was the
animal Mr.. Darwin maintains is mans
forefather. Brilliant tropical and ma
tive birds and native American ami
mails. the alert deer and the lordIy
buffalo also had their full share of
admiration.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-04
PETERSON'S OINTMENT
BEST FOR ECZEMA
First Application Stops Itching Of
Eczema, Salt Rheum and Piles.

Live and let live is my motto"
says Peterson. Druggists all over
America sell PETERSON'S ONT
MENT for 30 cents a large box and I
say TO these druggists, IL anyone buys
my ointment for any OF the diseases
or ailments for which / recommend II
and are not benefited give them their
money back
I've got a safe full Of thankful let
ters testifying TO the mighty healing
power of PetersOn's Ointment for old
and running sores, eczema, salt
rheum. ulcers. sore nipples. broken
breast. itching scalp and skin. pim-
itching piles
John Scott. 2S3 Virginia st, Buff
falO. writes. "Peterson's Ointment Is
simply wonderful. 1t cured me of
eczema and also piles. and did it SO
quickly that was astonished." ADV.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-04
10 JAIL VETERANS
LOBBY FOR SUFFRAGE
C-rr;I,rs of Capitol Invaded by
Women Seeking Ballot.

suffragists. who did their
~ "a" in OCcoduan workhouse and
g.. trict Jail for the cause. started
.a-.. ickrt lobby yesterday morning
corridors of the Capitol. when
o.. .eeted each CONGRESSMAN with
The Washington herald., 1917-12-04
u S. TRACTION
for DISTRICT
TO Be PUSHED
Senator Pittman Proposes
Government Ownership
or New Utilities Board.

Vigorous influence to have the gov
ernment take over the existing street
car lines of the District as preven-
tative Of future strikes and a rem
edy for the poor service now furnish
ed commuters will be exerted before
Congress adjournS, according to an
announcement by Senator Ptttman
yesterday.
The Nevada solon proposes to in
troduce this bill and another which
will provide that the regulation and
supervision of transit facilities in the
District be vested in a public utilities
commission, separate and distinct
from the District Commissioners.
These bills come as an aftermath
OF the exhaustive investigation made
by a special committee OF the Senate,
OF which Senator Pittnan was chair
man, into the March. 1917. strike OF
the employees Of the Washington Rail
way and Electric Company.
Congress will be asked to choose
between the two measures" said Sen
ator Pittman. "Of course, II the one
were enacted into law the other
would not be necessary. There Is
really very little difference, as l see
it, between government ownership
and the supervision proposed In the
other BILL
There is every indication Of the
probable passage OF one or the other
Of the bills. The street car situation
in Washington Is now considered
acute, and many members express a
belief that 1t is largely due to the
fact the District Commissioners sit
ting jointly as the Public Utilities
Commission. cannot properly and EN-
GENTLY handle the vast amount OF
business that comes before them
In addition. complaints have been
general from department heads that
the working forces OF their oftices
gradually are becoming demoraliEed
by tardiness due to faulty transpor-
tation facilities.
On the House side, Representative
Crosser proposes to push his bill pro-
vidinz for municipal ownership of the
street car lines. He secured a favor
able report on this measure at the
last session, and believes that if he
can succeed in getting the bill before
members for a vote that 1t will be
passed.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-04
Commissioner Gardiner to Speak.

COMMISSIONER ". Gwynn Gardiner
will address Il meeting of the Mac
cabees in the Masonic Temple. Eight
and + streets northeast, tonight. Mr.
Gardiner Is a member OF the order
This is its election night at the tent
of which d. w. Gall is local manager
The Washington herald., 1917-12-04
Flag Day Chorus Called
For Community Rehearsal

A special call has been issued for
the Flag Day Chorus to meet Thurs
day night at s o'clock for rehearsal
with Director Carbauh and the
Marine Band, to rehearse the music
for the first Community. Song Day,
which takes place next Sunday, in
the Central High School auditorium.
The rehearsal will be in McKin-
ley Hall. Mckinley High School. 7th
and Rhode Island avenue. Many
distinguished people, including Sec
retary of War Baker and important
artists from New York. will be
present.
The committee on music especial
ly desires having the chorus a prom
fnent feature of the program.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-04
Choked His Wife Daily,
She Alleges In Suit

Married five months. Mrs. Katie
+. ssherwood has filed suit for main
tenance against Columbus Sher-
wood, night clerk for the Capital
Traction Company, in District Su-
preme Court. The couple were mar
ried June 19 last.
Since that time, Mrs. Sherwood
tells the court, her husband has sys-
tematically subjected her to cruel
ties. Sept. he locked her out of
their home, she AYERS. and choked
her until she was nearly uncon-
scious almost daily. On one occa-
sion, she states, he told her he would
choke her to death eventually.
The wife is represented by At
torney Edward L. Gies.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-04

To Cure n Cold In One Day
Tai" LAXATIVE RROMO u ININE Tablets.
druggists refund money if it fails To cure. h. W.
GROVES signature Is on each box. :c.-AdY.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-04
NEW MILK COMMISSIONER.

a. Barton Hepburn. New York
banker. had volunteered to serve as
a member Of the Federal Milk Com
mission and will take the place offer
ed to John F. Calvin, OF New York
Mr.. Calvin was asked to serve on the
commission for the New York dis
trict, but replied that his member
ship on the New York Water Board
prohibited him from serving on any
other board or commission.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-04
CLOSE WATCH
ON WAR BOARDS
FORESHADOWED
Bills Proposed in House Aim
at Congressional Super
vision Of Work.

Evidence that Congress intends to
watch closely all the workings of the
various new war executive branches
was seen in bills introduced during the
first day OF the new session.
The Food Administration, although
1t is not named in any way. is to be
investigated indirectly II a bill, in
troduced by Representative Martin, OF
Louisiana, carries. He calls for the
Investigation Of the sugar famine by
a committee empowered to take steps
to prevent a recurrence. This commit
tee would be appointed by Speaker
Clark. and consist OF seven members.
Representative Fred Britten, Of 1lli-
nois, proposes a supreme war council,
to supervise and coordinate the ef-
forts OF all war-making branches of
the government. He would have the
President act as chairman. with two
civilians to serve with him.
Check on Spending.
Representative Dyer. of Missouri. in
troduced a bill calling for the estab-
lLshment OF a joint House and Senate
committee on appropriations, each
branch to furnish five members.
Two Representatives. Kinkaid. OF
NtDIdShd, anu SliilGNt, Ol OISSOHi
rushed to rescue Representatives from
the criticism that followed discovery
that they are exempt from the new
special war taxes. Each introduced
an amendment waving the exemption.
Walsh, of Massachusetts, caused
surprise with bill designed to estab-
liSh a new department with a new
Cabinet member at its head-the De-
partment of Marine and Fisheries.
This department would handle all
shipping problems dealing with mer-
camille affairs. replacing the present
shipping board.
For Foreign Decorations.
LinthiCum. of Maryland. would
legalize acceptance by American
soldiers and sailors of foreign decora-
tions.
Borland, OF Missouri. says the
middle Western business world is
suffering from lack of transportation
facilities. He asks immediate devel-
oPment of inland waterways.
Free mailing privileges for soldiers
and sailors on duty in the United
States is provided in a measure Of
fered by Lunn. of New York.
Randall, OF California. introduced
an act to limit the use of fruits and
fOOdstuffs in the making of alcohol
He would authorize the President to
commander stocks of alcohol for
redistillation in the production of
munitions, etc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-08

my uo5.gSa ,s,,, ,,o,,,a,, ,
me that she was " No,'ue.i It ,t,, go,
who did her own houseWorN H"u @ .,, ,,,,t
ing besides taxing tare ut l,,,5 w. ,,I ~,
Children "a. 49,! ,m' n.i,s ,ts vonder-womar
ABOUT u'g LII ,b,,,gbt of her lovely
periorihtu u"',S n,,,,d =, mo that IT is
haIIus, "I"l' ~ ,,.,,,,,, ,yI,o docs house.
posSlo,e 10 ,,,i,ite hands and we'll
Worh " i'",a
h'"i''O' .., ,t, ,,i
Every one VINO wiz give y.'oue, ,e !, ,,,,, H., y,
attention TO the halls can htt' ,"eu, t w. %
perfect condition rms VIII % aIu 'nuon ] AZ az
the nttractlVehesS ol tne n,.,,7' -
they are large an" OaulE S""p'u
ITEMS or EQUIPMENT
xo, cycry woman can afford weekly
visit to the professional nahicur'sl uuI I
since 1t Is II sllhpio mater 70 "a, ~,
nails, after you Know now isu'" 4" '''' P''S
ess by following these ulrec''o's'
First of all, provide yourself with the
following equipment:
A nair Of good manicure scissors with
.,,r,.,,1 I,,doe
, ,iz,
an ol,'aS. i',,,,. " ,,f ,,,,,.,. bo,rds
Gcvibic nnil dIe
A en,.u hottie OF nail bleach
A rioro or nunicc stone
An ounce Of powrlcycd pumice.
A how of rogc-tiuted nail paste.
A coLe of uoIishin- powder.
T,ro gbo,nrig-coycrcd "hufrcrs."
small box or cold cream.
A piece of absorbent cotton.
Rcrore uniting tho hands In water, while
,bo nails arn duitr. dry. shane them by using
,bn GIo If vour fingers taucr prettily. shape
the nails less pointed at the ends than IL
your fingers are "stubhy.' When each nail
has been shaped, twist n piece of cotton
about the pointed end Of your orange stick,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-08

every one in the party
she was not beautiful,
but her face possessed
that Madonna Il a-like
sweetness of express
sion which bespcalIs "a
sympathetic nature.
A mong her other
charming features |
noticed that her hands
were patrlcian white
and her nails perfectly
groomed
She left earlier than
tNe rest OF us, and
after her departure
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-08
THE HOUSEWIFE
MAY HAVE WELL
KEPT H A N DS
rtrCpE1TA RORT

y,,lE other day [ attended luncheon at
,,o bor,e of a friend who lives in the
sburbs. The last Of our number 10 arrive
was neighbor Of the hostess an a''rac, a''
.,,o cultured woman, who captlNateu
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-08
Silk Hosiery

>
Pure silk Hosiery-in
black, white, street and
evening shades.
.95 to 6.75
Silk Hosiery--in novelty
open work designs, in
black, white, street and
evening shades.
2.95 to CTS
Evening Hosiery - or
pure silk, an unusual
collection of embroid-
cred and open work
hoac, in all the desirable
shades. l.95 to SIS
Sport II osiery OF
Scotch wool, plain and
fancy, very desirable for
golf, school wear and
skating. l.50 to 6.75
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-08
Exclusive NegigeeS

Suitable for dinner wear, models of
brocade, velvet, silver cloths and
antique velvets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-08

STOCK MARKET
~>~~>~~O>Na

New York. Oct ga decline in
Liberty bonds from last weeks final
quotation of 1914 to 1888 was almost
the only interesting feature of to-
days early trading on the stock ex-
change. Changes in standard shares
were limited to fractions, gains and
losses being about equally divided
United States Steel and several other
equipment issues again denoted mod
crate pressure. Specialties, Including
oils and tobaecos yielded one to 1 1-2
points and railroads were inclined to,
ease.
United States Steel reacted to
LOG IL before rallying to los IA, and
other prominent industriaIs pursued
much the same course. Railroads,
shippings and oils also moved with
the general list, advancing from sub
stantial fractions to / IL points Local
fractions and International Paper were
heavy. Activity abated on the rise,
dealings in the first hour, falling to
the smallest total of any recent ses-
sion. Bullish initiative was again
lacking but shorts hesitated to engage
in new commitments. Liberty bonds
continued to sag, the range extending
| from 1856 to 1854
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-08
w or1d of Finance
NEW YORK MARKET

&h increase In receipts, poorer
dfm1nd. two Jewish holidays and
moderate weather left the Beef Mark
et Ii, bad shape, Other lines suffered
soxoeuhat, Both Who'll sale and retail
trzds this week have been rather dis
appointing.
The majority of sales were made at
arursr ranging from 800 on medium
49, 20 sometime $2.00-$S.O0s on
sr,n,on GRADES less than the prevail
SHr prices Tor beef OF similar grades
laat week. Choice steers showed no
decline whatever. five or six being sold
for e2B.KO per cwt.; three or four
others which arrived selling around
<1x-oo-&2B.o0. Very few good steers
arrived and any that showed effects
, Of = corn. ration sold, at last weeks
prices. All the fn-between7kinds and
common grades. which made up the
bulk o. the arrivals, steadily declined
4 ia pr1ce. The Kosher Market has not
\ been good any city dressed kinds and
N rlb4 sx1freTed declines In line with
n those of western dressed beef
A M6r&&d az $500 per cwt. on kinds and
rlbn ~ erect this week shows the
rrfds range in quality. There was q
liberal supply OF light cows of medium
ana poorer quality and they were hard
to sen. many going at prices 80 be-
low those OF last week. Bulls sold
.<&t<1y well at approximately unchang-
"a prices. Most Of the western Dress
81 bologna bulls went around $3.50
$17.oo per cwt.
Veal.
There was a good trade on good
vsx1. 1he market was steady. Heavy
rnfxSs. while somewhat draggy, suf-
Tered 1itt1e or no decline in price.
rood veal sold from s24.00-$25.50 pei
The demand for pork loins was very
slow Prices declined around 500
from those in effect on Monday. Other
pork cuts sold fairly well and snowee
little or no decline in price.
Lambs
what lambs have been sold brough
Hrxn prices; the bulk Of them went a
&3s.00-$25.00 per cwt- Receipts wer'
n1k heavy but the demand was 81
poor that the market is not going t
Receipts Of mutton were moderat
and the market il cleaning up a
'urlces practically unchanged from
Mondays opening. All but the com
mon brought fron $19, o0-$ 21.00 pc
cwt: few choice sold at $4,000.
s'4. Market CLOSING.
A fsw cars did not arrive in tim
for thia weeks market. Some bee
tAur4 y,uo4-o 1n11nha went II, the freezer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-08
EMERICH ERDELYI
VS.. Order of Notice
JUIIANNA KORMENDI ERDELYI.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.,
SUPERIOR COURT.
Bridgeport, Oct. 5, rs

Bridgeport, Oct. 5, 1917.
Upon the complaint of the said
Emerich Erdelyi praying, for reasons
therein set forth, for T. A Divorce,
now pending before this court, hav-
ing been returned thereto, on the first
Tuesday of, September, A. D., 1917.
1t appearing to and being found by
this court that Julianna Kormendi
Erdelyi the said defendant is absent
FROM this State and residing now at
Berwick, Pa, and that notice of the
tendency of the complaint was given
as required by order of notice hereto
fore issued, and now the plaintiff
asks for a further order of notice in
the premises.
Therefore Ordered, that notice of
the tendency of said complaint be
given by publishing this order in the
Bridgeport Farmer a newspaper
printed in Bridgeport, two times sue
cessively. commencing on or before
the 18th day of October, 1917.
By the Court,
VIM. T. HAyILAND,
Clerk of the Superior Court for Fair
field County. 6 BE-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-08
ROAD SHOWS BIG
DROP In AUGUST

< o.
According to the figures Of the earn
ings of the New Haven road for the
month of august the net income for
this month was less than one-half
that of the corresponding month of
last year. For 1917 the figures re-
ported are SAT, 467 against net cor
porate income of 1856, 1S9 The net for
the eight months of the year to the
end of August is less by a million dol
lars than that of the preceding year,
being 81, 730, 914 against 81, us, 25S. These
figures are in spite of the fact that
the figures for operating the revenue
show a healthy gain, the entire oper-
ating revenue being $7,60O,S71 against
81, 1872 for the same month in 1916
The operating expenses however,
show a still larger Increase The gross
income for the eight months this year
was SIS, 735, 2S0 and for the year before
SIG, $50, 554
The Connecticut company shows a
slight gain for August this year, al
| though the figures for the eight
months of the year are still far behind
those of a year ago. For August, 1917,
the figures for net income are $160, jog
and for a year ago $144, 667, while for
the eight. months of the year the fig
ures stand, 1917-$876, 400, and 1916-
81 ,345,001 This month, of course, is
not affected by the raise OF trolley
fares.
New York, Ontario and Western
| shows a fine gain also with a net for
August of s337,750 against $251 ,045 for
the same month one year ago, and the
net income for the eight months shows
a gain with the figures standing 1917
$S36,4o0 against the 1916 figures OF
] SITS, 793
Other roads in which the New Ha-
ven is interested which show gainf
! for the month of August are Hartford
i and New York Transportation com.
pany. Berkshire street, New York an6
/ Stamford, and Westchester Stree
Railroad company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-08
So JOHN ST.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Every person, firm or corporation
CRESCENT or NONRESIDENT liable to tax
alton on real or personal property in
the Town and City of Bridgeport on
September 1. 1917, MUST FILE with
the Tax Commissioner sworn state
ment of all taxable property owned by
such person. firIn or corporation in
the Town and City of Bridgeport. on
specially printed lists furnished by
the Tax Commissioner Such lists
must be filed during the MONTH OF
SEPTEMBER, 1917.
FAILURE so to do will compel the
Tax Commissioner to make out such
lists from the best information obtain
able, to which a penalty of ten per
cent. will be added as by law required.
LISTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
II each parcel of Real Estate Is rot
separately listed, and properly describ-
ed. giving metes and bounds; street
number of lot number. Buildings
thereon must be entered separately
from the land value.
FAILURE to file a list deprives the
owner of the right to appeal to the
Board of Relief. Lists may be
obtained at the office of the Tax Com
missioner, Room 3, City Hall. during
the month Of August.
HOURS: a. m. to 4 p. m. daily
o. m. to p. m. Saturday.
A. F. CONNOR,
Tax Commissioner
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-08
NEW WAR TAX CAUSES
MUCH NEW BUSINESS
FOR REVENUE OFFICE

~. me Internal Revenue ONCE IN the
Federal buildfng win receive. mass
Of new business because of the new
war revenue law. Individuals affected
oy Che new law are expected to make
returns. and blanks will be procura-
ah1a a. the local ONCE. There are
MANY paragraphs In the new law and
xhe local ONCE is not vet equipped to
taze care OF it's provisions, for some
or them do not call for returns until
= later date. The income tax, for In
stance, which requires that all indi-
7lduaIs receiving incomes of more
than 1000 q year make return of
Tho fact does not go into effect until
March 1. 1915 The documentary
stamp law. does. not go into effect until
The tax which Is causing the local
ofTkca the most work now il the floor
tax.~ which goes into effect irnmedi-
ateIy upon the passage Of the law.
Inventories and returns will, be sent
out Monday-to individuals is required
10 pay this tax
The door tax is a tax covering dis
/ titled spirits, tobacco. cigars and
4 ciE1rettes. and individuals accustom-
I ed 70 pay tax In the past are AFFECT
, Cd They are compelled TO give an
\ inventory Of goods .on the floor and
1 x6is work must be done at onceJ AS
tAe Identity OF these individuals is
\ KNOWN the inventory blanks are sent
\ to them 80 that the work may be ex-
/! pediked. but In many Of the provisions
OK tho law. In effect March /, 1t il
required that individuals come to the
/ once and obtain the blanks. Those
whose incomes are $1,000 a year dc
not necessarily have to pay a, tax, but
they have to make return. just the
same, or be subject to penalty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-08
BOSTON STOCKS.
Boston 1880 p. M Prices Reported
Over Private Wire to T. IA
Watson Il Co.

Own a good watch. If you haven't
such al watch you handicap yourself.
Time is too valuable to be wasted by
lack of one especially since good
watches are SO moderately priced at
Buech1er's. Come in and examine
watches We specialize on Hamilton
watches for military use, and bracelet
watches for ladies, at prices that are
sure to please you. M. J. Buech1er,
the reliable jeweaer, As Fairfield ave.
'nue.-Ady.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-08
NOTICE

Bridgeport Hydraulic Co.
NO. $40 MAIN STREET
Water rates for the quarter ending
October 1st, 1917, are NOW DUE and
payable at the office of the Company,
No. 500. Main Street. All bills must
be paid on or before October Is, 1917.
Business hours on Saturdays from
8 A. M. to IL M.
For the accommo dation of the pub
lie the Office will be kept open from
8 A. M. to P. M. Mondays, October
LIST and 8th, 1917.
ALBERT E. LAvERY,
Gil t. Secretary. :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-08
FIFTEEN THOUSAND SHARES

Or any part thereof from 100 shares
and up Of the National Tungsten Min
Ing company stock at 800 per
share II taken now. $3.50 per share
after October 18th. First class goods.
Write or apply W. w. Holcomb, 700
Central Saving Bldg Denver, Colo.
w. incs1 stfesa .-zakFU e5G US
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-08

An American steamship arrived at
an Atlantic port with ESQ passengers
from a British port. The vessel pass
ed through the U-boat zone without
seeing a periscope.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-08
NOTICE

The Yellow Mill Bridge
will be closed Wednesday,
October 10th, from 2 AN. to
Director Of Public Works
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-08
New York Stock
Exchange Quotations

Reported over tho private wires OF
z. I. Watson & Co. Banlkers aud
Brokers. Corner Main and John Sta.
Bridgeport. Conn. Members OF Now
York Stock ExcnaaKs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-08
Eleven suffragists were arrested for
pfckefing at the White House.

The Duke of Connaught was elect
ed head OF the Pilgrims Club OF Lon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-08

PIANOS, PLAYERS and Talking Ma
chinea. New and second hand vio-
Inns and celloA. Over three thou.
sand. all sizes Fotch s44 Noble
- ale