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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
NOTICE

Taken by virtue of an execution to me directed, and will be sold at pub lie vendue to the highest bidder, at Darling's garage, 4SS Grand St., Bridgeport, fourteen days after date, which will be on Saturday, the 22nd day of December, 1917, at 1880 o'clock in the afternoon, to satisfy said execu- ton and my fees thereon, the follow ing described property to wit:
 One Overland touring car.
 Dated at Bridgeport this 8th day of December, 1917,
 JAMES P. HERMAN, Deputy Sheriff of the County of Fair
 field. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
HALF MILLION DOLLAR FIRE HITS BALTIMORE

Baltimore, Dec. 19-Ffre tvhfeh started in the five-story clothing es- tablishment of Morris Bros 6, Co. in the heart of the wholesale business district early today, resulted in an estimated loss of $50o,O0O Several large wholesale establishments suf- fered heavy loss by water.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

Natural Raccoon Muffs or Scarfs
 $11.48 to $500 Natural Skunk Muffs or Scarfs
 $21.4 to $95.0O Grey Wolf Muffs or Scarfs
 $1S.75 to $25.OO White Iceland Fox Muffs or Scarfs
 $3.4S to 5000 Hudson Ceal Muffs or Scarfs
 S129S to $19.5O ChiIdren's Fur Sets S14S to $15.0O Flr Trimminos =. .39c sard to $4.OO Other Christmas reminders All millinery goods less than half. Shirt Waists, Lingerie Silk and Georgette Silk Petticoats, Silk Plush Coats, Quilted Silk Vests, Silk Cami- sOleS, Marabout Feather Capes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
HUNS TAKE THOUSANDS
 IN ATTACK

Berlin, Dec. 1s - Austro-German forces yesterday stormed the Italian positions on Monte Asolone and the adjoining heights, according to the official statement today by the Ger man staff. More than 2,00o soldiers were captured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

Gloves of washable cape in white and butter color - black and white stitched ......... $1.69 pair Gl yes of fine washable cape, in white, butter, and tan. Black and self color stitched
 ......... $2.OO pair
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

Gloves of fine white kid back stitched with 3 rows of black braid =. $2.O0 pair Gauntlet gloves finely stitched with gray and black silk thread. Colors are gray, tan, white and butter .. $2.25 pair Silk lined gray mo- cha gloves-a good glove for winter wear .... $2.25 pair
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
GARD OF THANKS

I wish to express my sincere thanks to the many friends of my late hus- band and myself, who so kindly tend cred their assistance and sympathy during my recent bereavement; also for the beautiful floral offerings.
 MRS. BERNARD" "GASTALDI.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
WOmen's Gloves

More people are giving useful things for gifts this year-and nice warm gloves of good quality will make practical and appropri- ate gifts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

The Central Trust Go. has declared an extra dividend of 16 per cent. in addition to it's regular quarterly div idend of 6 per cent. payable Jan. 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
ss' sss aza zas s4 sa DILLON 3s sa. HAs 5 s,s. s5 Hartford Paris
 Wholesale and Retail Leading Milliners
WOMEN APPRECIATE FURS

In this dependable stccks of fus to have
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
Scarfs and Sets

This renders an opportunity to buy useful and desirable gifts in scarfs and sets at low prices. Sets of fine knitted Knitted fleeced sets wool - attractively made in combina- in combination of ton of white with
 blue - and white red and white-tan1 with green .. $2.25 Sets of wool-knit- dilu "niee-orahee4 ted into handsome and x,,b;to ona h,,,a ermine effects. A '''~- --''0 'Atu A'0 particularly good and white effects. set both warm and
 serviceable :. $2.OO S1.59 set
 BoudOir Caps
 Boudoir Caps of fine colored geor- gette crepes, China silks, laces, etc, daintily trimmed with silk and ribbon. A large variety to select from. ::...:........:.... .59c and S1.OO1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

WANTED-Woman for general housework Good wages. Apply 2S9 Golden Hill street or phone Barnum 4a3. T 19 s"po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

It is dawn1ng on many people that it iS not absolutely necessary to run bright electric signs and lobster pal aces as usual, using up coal for lack of which the munition plants have to shut down.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

LOST-Gold Platinum stick pin be- tween Stratfield Building, Main St. and Courtland St. Finder return 1911 Fairfield Ave. Reward.
 T 19 d*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
GERMAN AEROS
 RAID DUNKIRK; DROP 50 BOMBS

Paris. Dec 1s.-Two attempts by the Germans to approach French posi- tions in the Argonne near Four de Paris last night were defeated with losses, the war once announces. The communication adds:
 "In Lorraine, in the sections of Fiji rey and Nauro, our patrols took pris- oneTS, including an officer.
 Last night German ayiators dropped go bombs in the region of Dunkirk, No victims have been reported Sd far"
 London, Dec. 19.IGerman patrols were active last night in Flanders near Passchendaele. Otherwise there were no operations of consequence, the war offlce reports.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

Gilbert Erectors ............ S9c to $500 Dolls Go-Carts that fold up . S5c to $1.OO Dolls Go-Carts that fold up-rubber LIFOS 9I.HO Boys Drums-of various sizes 29c to $500 Kan the Kaiser,'-a fascinating game
 25c "Motor Mike and Slippery Slim" Bicycle Riders 25c Riddle Kars" of strong wood nicely var nished .............. $1.O0, $1.59 and $200
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

FOR SALE-A good upright piano, in good condition. Price $1Q0. M. Steinert & Sons Co.,, 915 Main St. near State. T 19 us
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

FOR SALK+A good organ. Price S10. M. Steinert & Sons Co, s16 Main St. near State. T 1e ue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

FOR 6ALE-Modern upright Maho- gany piano, like new. Price $2OO. M. Steinert & Sons Co.,, 916 Main St, near State, T 19 us
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

FOR SALE-Golden Oak Upright piano, in fine condition. Price $235 M Steinert & Sons, Co.,, 915 Main street near State. T 19 u"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

FOR SALES. H. Upright piano. Price $65. M. Steinert & Sons Co., 916 Main St. near State. T ie ue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

YOUR WIFE Xmas present. Owner must raise $500 immediate
 ly. Buy building lot S0x100 for $500 or two for $500 cash. 400 feet from trolley. Room II, 189 State Street. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
Games

Gilbert wireless outfits ... $500 Auto Fire Engines .............. $1.2S Auto Truck and Driver, runs when wound up ......... $1.UO Wilkins Submarine-that submerges and in reappearing fires a shell .... SSc Express wagons, strongly made
 ...................... $1.5O to SAYS Children's rocking horses-all finely painted and vanished ...... 98c and SIPS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-25
$500, 100000 to
Replace Industrial
Property in France

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. 25.-W. w
Nichols, who was chairman of the
United States Industrial Commission
to France, in an address before the
fourth National Foreign Trade Con-
vention here to-day, spoke of the
work of the Commission and review
ed in a general way the industrial fe-
construction in Europe, which is ia
follow the ending of the war. 5@, Hf.
eff the Commission" he said, "dis-
covered one thing beyond question ii
was the willingness of France to CO.
operate with a people she understands
in order to establish, on a sure foun-
dalton, true commercial reciprocity.
Continuing, Mr.. Nichols said:
I'VE have many evidences of this
desire and believe that none but our
selves may destroy the opportunity
offered us. A right treatment of this
opportunity, we feel, will have a po-
tent effect upon Dumping and sim&-
lar measures destined to limit, if not
destroy, our trade abroad according to
the theories of the present day. II
would also modify. such theories as
for example, the one which predicts
an injury to result from the sale OF
our labor saving machinery to future
competitors to strengthen their COM
petition.
France will require long time
credit, and so much of it that it must
concern the banker, who will, as usual
place his own estimates on the per-
sonal character Of the applicant
eff we are agreed that we are
equally willing to enter into Franco
American reciprocity, according to
which we, purchase freely from
France SO that France may purchase
largely from us, then we are ready to
consider the character Of the demand
/ in this prospective reconstruction.
| France looks to us as the superior
exploiter of labor-saving machinery
to help her to deal with what she ex-
poets to be the most difficult place OF
her reconstruction, namely to find
adequate means to offset a great de-
ficiency in her former manual labor
She estimates this deficiency will ae-
tual1y be 100000 men and to this
must be added serious impairment OF
effective personal service by the loss
Of limb, sight or other sense. France
is so impressed with, the gravity OF
this situation that at the outset this
constituted the principal reason given
for our Commissions visit.
What the requirements of this par
ticular will be no estimate at this
time can foretell. 1t is believed, how
ever, that in the replacement of tex
tile machinery alone between $751;
100000 and 500, 900 will have to
be expended. 1t is figured that $780,
100000 will be required for the re-
placement of Industrial property in
the French war zone alone"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-25
Can't Take State Job
And Hold Union Office

Worcester, Jan. 25-The delegates
to the special convention of the Mas
sachusetts state branch of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor adopted yes
terday resolution that John P.
Meade of Brockton, legislature agent
of the state branch, either withdraw
his name now used for state deputy
commissioner of labor. or have the
convention go on record as declaring
his office in the state branch vacant
Mr.. Meade, was appointed deputy
commissioner Of labor a short time
ago by the state board of labor and in
dustry and the appointment is now
Before the governors council, pend
ing confirmation.
The convention adopted a resolution
which calls for the drafting of a bill
compelling judges. except those Of the
supreme court, to hear all evidence in
injunction cases. The convention IA
vored resolution giving the right to
women to vote on amendments to the
proposed state constitution that will
be submitted to a referendum vote OF
the people. -,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-25
RUSSIA CREETS
WILSON SPEECH
WITH APPROVAL

| Petrograd, Jan. 25.-President Will
sons speech to the senate was receiv-
| ed with the warmest approval and
sympathy in governmental circles.
The same cordial spirit was shown by
the press and public leaders, with few
dissenting voices Only two points
in the Presidents speech found seri-
Gus criticism-his reference to peace
without victory and freedom of the
seas"
| Col. Shumsky, the widely quoted
Russian military critic, protests vigor-
ously against the idea of limited arm
aments. He declares that all previous
efforts to secure this Ethiopian dream
ended in complete f1asco, and that the
only method of preventing future
wars is a strategically strong frontier
and an armed force.
The Bourse Gazette after calling at
tention to the unprecedented char
acter of President Wilson's appeal
expresses the view that the chief sig
ni1fcance of his declaration is ats man
ifest purpose of further developing
his influence toward peace.
The Vechernee Vremja finds an in
consistency in President Wilson's re-
marks about the freedom of large and
small ndClOnS ana InOSo ABOUT pre-
serving the integrity of existing en-
pires. The paper says:
what does he think about Posen
Poland-what about the southern
Slavs under the yoke Of Austria
Hungary-what about the Armenian
nation, murdered by the Turks-what
about Alsace-Lorraine? Is peace pos
sible if these nations remain under
the yoke Of Prussia, Austria and Tur-
key?"
Prof. Mitukoff, leader Of the con-
stitutional democrats, said in an in
terview that he was in full sympathy
with the whole message except for the
phrase peace without victory"
"This means war without result after
our innumerable sacrifices,' said Prof.
Mitukoff But I applaud President
Wilson's declaration in general. 1t
shows that the American president
has now the same point Of view as
the Allies and that the principle for
which we are fighting is now shared
by the great neutral republic"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-25
IT'S YOUR STEP
THAT \ ATTRACTS!
Says women pay too much
heed to their face instead
of their cOrnS.

Watch your step! A brisk, lively
step is what charms more than a
lovely skin, but your high heels have
caused corns and you limp little.
That's bad girls, and you know, it..
Corns destroy beauty and grace, be-
sides corns are very easy to remove.
Rid your feet of every corn by ask
ing at the drug store for d quarter of
an ounce of freezone. This will cost
little but is sufficient to remove every
/. hard or soft corn or callus from ones
feet.
'A,few drops applied directly upon a
tender, achy corn relieves the sore
ness and soon the entire corn, root
and all. lifts right out without pain
This freezone is a gummy sub
stance which dries instantly and sim
ply shriveis uY the corn without in
flaming or even irritating the sur
rounding skin.
Women must keep in mind that
corn1ess feet create a youthful step
which enhances her attractiveness.-
ADV.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-25
ALLIES DEMANDS FLEXIBLE

Writing of the Allied note to Presi-
dent Wilson, The New Republic says:
"The Allies have adoptedfa most
successful formula containing a very
wide margin of possible meaning. It
is flexible statement with an upper
rather than a lower limit, within which
craftsmanship has plenty of room to
turn around unembarrassed by COM
mitments which are definite and UNI
ambiguous For the purpose of the
war the formula can be used to evoke
the maximum Of irredentism within
Central Europe; for the purposes Of
the peace it can be employed to make
a settlement which considers not only
nationalist majorities, but the minor
tiles as we'll, takes into account the
economic factors which modify the
principle of nationalities, and allows
full scope for super natural machinery
and agreement.
AT that the terms are drastic, for
at a minimum they imply the cession
IF some territory, reorganization of
the Dual Monarchy, the destruction of
the Turkish Empire as a Power, the
breakup Of the Berlin-Bagdad pro-
ject, and a humiliating confession of
defeat by the Central Empires. Severe
as the proposals are, there is written
all over them an intelligent willing
ness to use the victory for the pur-
pose of making Europe safer. There
is no talk Of Gripping the Central
Empires. The changes proposed, if
interpreted in the moderate sense
would, coupled with the League to
Enforce Peace, be in no sense blow
at the existence of either Germany
or Austria Hungary. Such reorgan-
ization plus the guarantees would prob
ably create a very much healthier po-
liticai development Of Central Europe,
at once safer and more liberal. Moth
ing, for example, would make Ger
many and Austria so secure as an in
Of the Straits and
the road to Bagdad. German i'm
peria lism and pride would suffer now,
but the German people would not
have to look forward to another con-
flict with Russia"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-25
American Telephone
Companies Reports
Show Big Increases

Washington, Jan. 25.-American
telephone companies had total reve-
nue. Of $24,876,S56 for October>an in
crease Of nearly l 4 per cent. over last
year, according to statistics, made pub
lie yesterday by the interstate com
1nerce commission. Net operating in
come for the month was $6,92O,199,
nearly 80 per cent. of the total reve-
nue.. t
The total number of telephones OPP
Grated by the reporting companies was
7,080,314, an increase of 609,817, or
about 10 per cent over last year.
While operating revenues increased
about 14Sper cent, expenses increas-
ed about 15k per cent,
For the 10 months ending with Oc-
tober the companies received $234,-
S77,047 total revenues, an increase of
nearly IL per cent. over last year, of
which 1865, S23,632 was net operating
income.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-25
ARGENTINE MAY
ASSESS EXPORT
TAX FOR ROADS
Believe Money for Highway
Work Can Be Raised by
Five Per Cent. Levy

Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jan. rs
A five per cent ad valorem tax on
all produce exported from the Argen-
tine is proposed by the new Radical
government in one of several impor-
tant measures which Congress will
consider in the extraordinary session
just convened. The object Of the bill
is to obtain money for bodybuilding
and seed-purchasing in the interests of
the agriculturalists in many parts of
the country. If passed, the law would
become effective Immediately, and it's
proviE ions terminate on March 81,
1871 It is estimated that the tax
by that time would have Melted $780,
10000 paper.
A colonization bill is another of the
new governments proposals. The at
tentiOn of Congress is called to the
fact that primitive and inadequate
agricultural methods are employed
widely in the Argentine, and it is ask
ed to approve Of the establishment Of
colonies in various parts of the coun-
try by the sale Of government lands
on easy terms and by the loan Of
to enable the colonist to equip
and run his farm during the first sea-
son. The proposed law is modelled
on one in force in New Zealand.
A third measure proposed is the au-
thorization of a bond issue of $780,
100000 paper, the proceeds of which
would be employed in exploiting the
resources of the country, particularly
by the establishment of an agricul-
turalist's bank and the development Of
a national mercantile marine; and the
exploitation of the petroleum wells
at Commoder Rivadavia.
The budget, and a proposal for {.
loan of $3.50, 100000 gold, in order to
cover various short-time loans which
the Argentine has contracted during
the. last two years, conclude the gok-
ernment's program, which is regarded
as particularly interesting since it is
the first time that the radical party
has had a chance to come forward
with it's legislation. Even now the OPP
position parties really control the Sen
ate and the Chamber of Deputies, and
the Radicals will find it necessary to
obtain the support of one of the other
parties. The Socialists, nine in num-
Der, hold the balance of power in
the lower house, and it is said that the
governments export tax and colonial
ton bills, especially, are assured of
firm support by the Socialists.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-25
State Chamber of
Commerce Favors
Examining Autoists

Thirty of the directors of the Con-
necticut Chamber of Commerce dis
cussed legislative matters at ses-
sion yesterday afternoon. For the
most part they devoted themselves to
four questions, state taxation, the
printing of proposed measures, trunk
lines in the highway system and auto
mobile legislation.
The directors favored the prompt
extension and completion of trunk
lines in the highway system.
The directors favored considerable
automobile legislation. They went
into the matter of theiissue of new dri-
vers' licenses and favored personal ex-
animation Of all new applicants. The
meeting also favored the requiring a
written report by the operator of a
machine in collision or which occasions
an accident or damage. The directors
would require the commissioner to
revoke the license for period not
less than a. year of motorist convict
ed of operating car while under the
influence of liquor or drug. They
also favor restricting the nuisance of
glare from a headlight.
1t was voted that, in the opinion of
the directors, the existing law should
be amended to require full public
investigation of the merits Of every
dispute between railroad carriers Of
interstate commerce and their en-
ployees, to be completed before any
steps tending to the interruption of
transportation be attempted. 1t was
voted that the law should be amend
ed to provide that upon any board of
investigation or arbitration Of dispute
between railroad carriers Of inter-
state commerce and their employees,
employers and employees have equal
presentation and the public, as having
paramount interest, have a majority.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-25
Berlin Establishes
Depot Of Old Clothes

Berlin, Jan. 25-On the heels Of the
ruling r-horohv clothes of practically
all X htainable only by those
who -'Bezugschein'' or card
entil purchase new things,
and n that persons turning
in We. id suits or overcoats are
entitled to cards without question,
there has been formed an imperial
depot for Old Clothes"
In this depot all the, articles turned
in by persons wishing new clothes will
be gathered, sorted out, repaired, put
in shape generally, and then parcelled
out at low prices to those who cannot
afford to buy new things
The department will experiment
with the practicability of adding paper
Innings to threadbare suits on account
Of the warmth that paper gives
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-25
STEPNEy

Louis Snow has purchased from j
Coley Field his tenement house and
70 acres of land. This property ad-
joins Mr.. Shows farm and the place
has been occupied by Charles Hubbell
and family.
Mrs. L. G. Gilbert was a recent
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Million
Hawley.
Mrs. Samuel Goldberg has been i'll
with the grip. Her mother from New
York is caring for her.
Several patrons from Harmony
grange enjoyed a trip to, Ridgefield
Wednesday, where they attended the
Pomona grange meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Duncan of New
Haven were recent guests. at the
hom eof G.. E. Osborne.
Miss Marjorie Corners has returned
after brief visit with friends in Tor
rington.
A civil service examination will be
held at Bridgeport on February 10,
to fill the position of rural carrier on
route Is from stepney Depot:
Mr.. and Mrs. William Purdy OF
Bridgeport, were Sunday guests OF
friends here.
Clayton Hawley, who has been i'll
for several days. has resumed his
studies in Bridgeport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Petit Of BROOKLYN
were guests, Sunday, Of Rev. and Mrs
George Powell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Penny WIZ
soon move to Redding where Mr..
Penny will be caretaker of a large
farm.
Mrs. Zalmon Purdy has been on
the sick list for several days past.
Burr Hawley heads the list of ice
harvesters in this vicinity, completely
filling his large ice house in one day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar B. Plumb and
Miss Beatrice Plumb of Nichols. have
been entertained at the home of s. B.
Hayes
Several of the younger set attended
birthday party given at the home
Of Miss Carol Waterbury in Palestine
last Saturday afternoon.
George Hartley Of New Rochelle,
was an over Sunday guest of friends
here.
Arthur Penf1e1d and son Of ridge
port were motor guests in the village.
Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-25
Soldiers at 'FRONT.'
Write to President
On His Peace Views

Paris, Jan. 25.-President Wilson's
note to the belligerents inviting them
to state their war aims has been dis
cussed extensively by soldiers at the
front, the Excelsior says. At one
point, near the juxsction Of the French
and British lines lat place in the
Argopne and at point in Alsace, ac-
cordfng to this newspaper. soldiers
decided to send letters to President
Wilson, each signed by 800 of them,
thanking him for his generous inter-
vention in favor of peace and inviting
him to dream no longer of the Chin
era Of peace until victory is gained"