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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
CLAIM DEFENDANT
 BROKE CONTRACT

Failure to complete contract for the erection of five houses in HRrrad avenue, Sanford avenue, and HighlanA avenue is basis of a suit for $6,0e0 damages filed in the Superior court by Nathan Nussenbaum and s. b. Silverman against Barnith Sachs.
 The complaint recites that Nov. 1S a. contract with Sachs wes made for the erection of the houses, that he started them, made some progress. and after receiving a payment of ss,- 500 abandoned the contract and refus- ed to complete 1t. The owners com pleted the houses at an expense for labor and materials of $S,500, about s4,OOo more than the contract They want reimbursement for the addi- tional expense.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
Wrinkled, saggy Skin A Home Recipe for

The famous saxolite lotion reeon- mended by beauty specialists for re- moving wrinkles and for reducing dis- tended pores, cau easily be made at home. Ask your druggist for saxo- lite in powdered form, one ounce, and a half pint of witch hazel. Dissolve the powder in the witch hazel and bathe the face, neck and hands in the solution. Results are remarkable, and instantaneous. The skin tightens, and this naturally reduces the wrinkles, as well as creases or folds about the neck, cheeks or hands. The issue beneath the skin also becomes firmer and more solid
 One feels much refreshed and ex- hiJarated after using this truly won derful preparation. Many women i, ook five or ten years younger after using this only short tirns.--Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
SPECIAL OFFICER
 HELPLESS IN SNOW

For two hours. Daniel O'Brien, of 2S8 Gregory street. a special police man employed by people residing in the vicinity of Seaside park, lay help less with a broken leg in the snow at Waldemere and Park avenues, last night. unable to obtain assistance af- ter falling on the icy pavement.
 He rapped so long on the walk with his~ locust club. however, that he eventually attracted the attention of g. policeman. who at once had him re- moved to the emergency hospital. Dr. B. l. Aranki. after giving him frst-aid treatment. sent him to Et. Vincent's, where he is now suffering from the combined effects of the fracture and the exposure to the cold. His condf- tion is not dangerous.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
ASKS INDEMNITY
 FOR INJURIES

George P. Girard of Bridgeport wants s1,o0o from the Great Eastern Casualty Go. for its failure to pay him the amount of indemnity he claims he is entitled to and has brought suit for that amount in the Common Pleas court. Girard claims he paid $15 premium April 3, 1917, and on May I suffered a hurt to his hand without any negligence on his part The com pany refused to pay the indemnity promised in It's policy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
ROXBURY TRAIN
 WRECK VICTIMS q
 ARE SElT HOME

Danbury, Dec. 26-some of the pa- tients brought to the hospital in this city yesterday from the train wreck in Roxbury. on the Litchfeid branch of the New Haven road, were able to return to their homes today and it was said at the hospital that none of the others is seriously hurt,
 Railroad men express surprise that no one in the we1l-filled passenger car that went down the bank was killed or even seriously injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
DIED.
MAnHERBE-fn this city, Dec. 24.

MALHERBE-fn this city, Dec. 24, 1917, Leonard Malherbe, aged 9e years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the funeral rooms of Cullinan, Mullins, Buckley and Go. 2s3 Golden Hill street, on Thursday, Dec. 2Tth, at 2:S0 D. m.
 Interment at Lakeview cemetery. Automobile eorteGe. as MGEIROE-In this city. Dec. 2B. 1siss Margaret O., infant daughter of John F. and Louise McElroy, aged year, 5 months, 2S days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents, 128 Beach street. on Thurse day Dec. 27, at 2;30 p. m.
 Interment in St. Michael's ceme- tery. d
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26

frain from putting men here in an embarrassing position as they feel under obligations to answer such communications.
 An example of the interest that certain women at home are taking in ''adoptions' Is an advertisement which has reached headquarters, showing the picture of q pretty girl and urging soldiers without eodmoth. CTS to write to given address.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
GREECE URGING CITIZENS HERE
 TO JOIN ARMY

Washington, Dec. 26-Greece wants her citizens in the United States to enlist in the American army. Not only will she suspend punishments that ordinarily would follow enlist ments of Greeks with foreign power but she will reward them for SUD- porting the American arms. This Is the substance of a note from the Greek government, delivered here to- day to the state department
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
STRUCK BY AUTO
 CLAIMS DAMAGES

Struck bv an automobile driven by Lawrence Rahgo while crossing State street near Wordin avenue December 1. last. Mary Ryan of Bridgeport has filed suit in the common pleas court for damages of s1.000. alleging that Rahgo was driving recklessly at the time of the accident. Miss Ryan claims she was severely bruised and suffered from shock. and that her clothes were ruined. M
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
IN COLLISION
 WITH AMBULANCE

For driving 8 car directly into the path of the Emergency hospital am bulance, causing 8 collision which fortunately resulted in injuries to no one, Thomas Georghieu, of S16 Broad street, jitney driver, was fined $10 and costs by Judge Frank L. Wilder in the city court today. The accident occurred on Barnum ave- n1e, near Kossuth street, yesterday afternoon.
 The Weather Man predicts the tenn perature will drop to 15 degrees above zero.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
DOUBLE PLATOON
 FOR FIRE DEPT.

The ordinance creating the double platoon system in the fire department was unanimously adopted by the Common Council on Monday night. It provides for 57 new men at an addi- tional expense of $Ts,660 in the first year, which after the new men are promoted to grade A f1remet in three years will expand to an additional annual expenditure, of approximately ss2,000: The system will become ef- fective after the Board of Appor- tionments annual meeting in April.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
GRAND JURY HEARING.

A grand jury has been summoned to report to Judge Gardiner Greene ill the Criminal Superior Court tomor- row to act upon the case of the State against William Jones. Jones is ac- cused of the murder of John Asby during a quarrel at the Warren Bros.' camp in Lindley street, November 10 last
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
|STEFANSSEN, HEAD OF ARCTIC PARTY.
 IS REPORTED SAFE

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 2s-vilhjalmar stefanssen, the Arctic explorer, last heard from in letter in March, 1916, has arrived with his party at Fort Yukon, according to word re- ceived by the naval department
 Stefanssen, head of the Canadian Arctic expedition, has been in the far north since 1913 and lately there was some anxiety as to his safety.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM US. FOR
 ITALIAN ARMY

Venice. Dec 2 Holiday gifts from the Amerdcan Red Cross were distrib- nted in the Italian trenches along the lower Piave yesterday by B. Harvey Carroll Jr.. American consul in. ven- ice Huge bales of gifts were taken on motor trucks to the various com Mands Each man received tobacco, sweets q handkerchief and other presentz The local cosnrnart1ers and their men were enthusiastic in their expreAsions of thanks, and the trip was a continuous manifestation Of Italian friendship for America.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
CHRISTMAS BONUS

Am annual bonus aggegating s946,- 900 was distributed to 5000. employees of the Crane company today. In ad-. dition to the monthly bonus of 10 per cent. which is paid monthly, the com pany gave as Christmas gifts sum equal to 10 per cent of each employees yearly earnings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
LOWER RATES oRDERED.

Washington. Dec. 1s--The interstate commerce commission today ordered reductions ranging from two to four per cent. in class and comm odity rates from eastern territory to Michigan points including Grand Rapids, Jack son, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Marsh all, Lansing, Dadillac and Petosky.,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
s;, ;; ! szs 4as s ss DILLON % ss $: s.s ss
 Wholesale and Retail Leading Mi'liners.
Immense Price
 Reductions

In Winter Millinery less than half prices. Reliable Fur Scarfs and Muffs at cost prices. Silk Petticoats and Shirt Waists at cost prices. Long Cloth Coats at half prices. Silk Sweaters at half prices Silk Plush Coats at cost prices Every article in this store at cost or less.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
DISTRICT or BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT.

PROBATE COURT.
 December 2eth, "A. D., 1917.
 Estate of Mary Haladajtcsik, late pf the town of Bridgeport. in said Dis- trict, deceased.
 Upon the application of the Admin istrater of said estate praying that he be authorized to compromise and set- tie a doubtful and disputed claim as per application on file more fully ap- pears, it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office, in Bridgeport in said Dis trict, on the 18th day of December, A. D., 1917, at 10 o'clock in the tore noon, and that notice be given of the pendenct' r' said application and the -'i".e an of hearing thereon, by uhllehs -as- ae in some ewspaps 1n Fas District, o1 Deem 1917, and retuiil make to this Goa
 PAUL L. MILLER. a Judee
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26

Two commissioned officers and two sergeafts of the American forces ,n France were injured in an automo- fisr 9ecideYit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26

WOMAN-wants housswerk in a small family of adults. l11e How ard Ave. T26bsp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26

WANTED-position as gardener with first class people. Sober and honest. 81 Williston St. rae dep
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26

last few days the French brought down IS German machines
 London Dec. 2-German troops yesterday afternoon att tempted raid the British positions southeast of Epehy the front but driven off, the war office announced to- day.
 Paris Dec 26On the right bank of the Mouse Verdun ron the energetic reply of our batteries put end vgo bombarden of lines in the region of Besonvaux today's official statement
 Berlin 26 London-Vioent counter attacks against the German positions Col Del Rosso and neghborng heights both sides broke down yesterday with heavy losses says official statement today by the German general staff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26
LATE WAR BULLETINS

Paris, Dec Intense aerial activity is reported by the the of 100 combats in the air during the last few days the French brought down 1S German machines
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-26

Farmer Want Ads. one Ceat . seesd
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
RUSS EMBASSY Still
BOWS TO OLD regime
Imperial Insignia Continues to Be
Flaunted in Official Quarters Here.

The Imperial double eagle and coat-of-
arms OF the Car of Russia still show on
the Persian lamb chaco Of the Cossack
footman of Ambassador Bakhmeten.
The appearance Of the interior OF the
palatial Russian Embassy building In
Sixteenth street, too, carries no sugges-
ton that Nicholas Romanoff, Gar Of the
empire has released his jurisdiction over
the affairs of his government in our Ma
tional Capital.
The numerous pictures and paintings
Of the imperial family have not been. 50
far, removed from the embassy building,
and insofar as appearances go, the late
crisis in Russia has spelt no omens to
the administration of Russian affairs
here.
The large brass candlestick surmounted
by the Russian double eagle still forms
one OF the most striking objects in the
ambassadorial ballroom, and may be seen
from the street as 1t occupies promi-
nent place near the street window.
No orders have yet been given to re-
place the imperial standard flung to the
breeze from the Flagstaff on the building
on holidays. with the flag Of the new
Russian government.
Ambassador Bakhmetefr, as far as 1t is
known. has not yet received definite in
formation from Petrograd as to whether
he will be retained as Ambassador extra
ordinary and plenipotentiary Of the Rus
sian government.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
FIRST NEGRO FIREMAN
ANSWERS DEATH ALARM

John s. Brent, 70 years Of age, died at
his late residence. 1925 Eighteenth street
northwest, on Saturday.
Mr.. Brent, native Of Washington, was
corporal in the Fifth Massachusetts,
Cavalry and bore the flag Of that regi-
ment at the fall OF Richmond. He was
the arst colored member of the District
Of Columbia fire department and once
saved the lives Of two members Of the
family Of Secretary Tracy. after giving
the alarm Of the fire in the Secretary's
residence. He was employed by Mr..
Henry Adams for thirty-three years and
was also employed by the late Secretary
Hay and by the late Mr.. W. J. Board
man.
Mr.. Brent was a thirty-third degree
member OF King Solomon Lodge, No. /,
and past inspector general, Scottish Rite
Free, Ancient and Accepted Masons: a
member Of Past Masters Council No. l.,
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, and
other fraternal and beneficial orders and
societies. The funeral will be held this
afternoon at 1:3o O'Clock Interment will
be at Arlington. He left a widow. one
son and two daughters.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
PATRIOTS At ODD ENDS,
DEFENSE APPEAL SAYS.
National Committee Would Unity Pre-
paredness Societies Work.

The National Committee Of Patriotic
and Defense Societies, which represents
q organizations. is issuing an appeal to
the people OF the United States to unity
and coordinate their efforts on behalf or
preparedness. In the face of the impend-
Ing war. patriotic men and women the
country over are eagerly seeking an op-
portunity to be of service. Preparedness
and relief societies are springing up
everywhere with the result that pur-
poses are becoming confused and efforts
constantly duplicated.
The committee appeals to patriotic cit
liens to join one of the existing societies
rather than organize new ones It points
out that preparedness means efficiency
and efficiency is secured by eliminating
useless EFFORT. The National Committee
of Patriotic and Defense Societies has
established relations with the Advisory
commission Of the Council Of National
Defense, and is also in touch with the
governors of all the States.
The appeals Of the committee are
signed by George Wharton Pepper, chair
man, Philadelphia: Edward Harding.
chairman. executive committee New
York. and William Mather Lewis, exc
cutive secretary, Washington.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
DANDRUFF GOES!
HAIR GETS Thick,
WAVY, BEAUTIFUL
Save Your Hairl Double Its Beauty
in a Few Moments.
Try Thisl
Hair Stops Coming Out and Every
Particle of Dandruf
Disappears.

Try as you will. after an application OF
Danderine. you cannot find a single trace
Of dandrufr or falling hair and your
scalp will not itch. but what will please
you most. will be after a few weeks Use
when you see new hair, fine and downy
az tirst-yes-but really new hair-grow-
iEg all over the scalp.
A little Danderine immedia telv doubles
the beauty of your hair No difference
how dull, faded, brittle, and scragev
just moisten cloth with Danderine and
carefully draw it through your hair. TAX
ing one small strand at a time The ef
feet is immediate and amazing-your hair
will be hight fluffy and ,vavy. and have
an appearance of abundance; an incom-
parable luster, softness, and luxuriance
the beauty and simmer of true hair
health.
Get a 25-cent bottle of KnowIton,s
Danderine from any drug store or toilet
counter, and prove that your hair is as
pretty and soft as any-that it has been
neglected or injured by Careless treat
ment-that's all.
Danderine Is to the hair what fresh
showers Of rain and sunshine are to yeRe-
tation. 1t goes right to the roots. in
MIGRATING and Strengthening them. It's
exhilarating, stimulating, and life pro-
ducing properties cause the hair to crow
long, strong and beautifuL-Ady.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
OPPOSE RAILROAD PLEA
FOR INCREASED RATES
Ihippers Will Make Bitter Fight Be-
fore Commission.

The request Of the American railroads
that they be granted general horizontal
Increase in freight rates to meet the IN
creased expenses due to the Adamson
eight-hour law and changed conditions Of
railroad operation generally is arous-
ing a storm of protest from the shippers
of the United States.
While many big shippers are willing
to pay some increases as compensation
for immunity from a general railroad
strike, they do not want the railroads to
take advantage of the situation by
urduly increasing rates. Others are
unalterably opposed to any increases,
holding that railroad rates already are
sufficiently remunerative.
one Of the biggest rate fixing struggles
tn" country has seen for years will be
st"sed when the case OF the railroads for
an increase comes on for hearing ana
erEument before the commission. The
biz shippers Of the country will put up
a strong fight against heavy increases.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
HOLD AGED WOMAN
FOR AUTO FATALITY
Coroner's Jury Orders Mrs. Helen Bux-
ton Before Grand Jury.

Mrs. Helen Buxton. 80 years old. lo24
Vermont avenue, was yesterday after
noon ordered held for the action Of the
grand jury by a coroner's jury holding
an inquest over the body of Mary Mar
chus.
Mrs. Buxton was released for her ap-
pearance before the grand jury on S3O1O
bond.
The findings of the jury follow:
we. the coroner's jury. believe that
Mary Marchus came to her death at
Emergency Hospital on March p. 1917.
from fracture of the skull and shock
caused by being run over by an automO-
bile operated by Mrs. Helen Buxton on
March 2 at Scott circle. We hold said
Helen Buxton for the action OF the grand
jury"
Mary Marchus, who was German
woman. without relatives in this country,
came to Washington from Richmond, Va
1t is said that she was attempting to Sc
cure passage back to her home
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
Baker Reassures Aliens;
Are Safe from Internment

There is no present intention Of the
War Department to seek the interment OF
any resident aliens, Secretary Baker said
yesterday in response to a question, so
long as they are obedient to the laws
OF the nation. This applies to German
reservists as well. he added.
The Secretary said his Office has been
flooded with letters from men asking
what they could do to assist in the pres
ent crisis. In reply he pointed out the
usual channels OF usefulness, the army
and navy. and also the assistance that
could be rendered by manufacturers and
scientific men through the Council Of Ma
tional Defense.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
NEW CARMEN ARRESTED
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT

Alfred Davis, q. and Edward Capon.
Is, strikebreaking conductor and' motor
man respectively, employed by the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany to operate cars on the Anacostia
division were yesterday arrested by
Policemen Waters and Gibson charged
with assault. 1t is alleged they became
enraged at epithets shouted at them by
a crowd at Canal and E streets south
east yesterday afternoon, and jumping
from the car. assaulted Henry D. Tram
nell. %, 51s Fourth street southeast, and
Carl E. Forsythe, 90 309 Tenth street
southeast. who were so badly injured
that they had to be removed to the
Casualty Hospital for treatment
Trammell alleges that the conductor
struck him over the head with a club.
and Forsythe says that the motormar.
attacked him with a controller handle.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
ARMED AMERICAN LINER
ARRIVES SAFE IN PORT

The American liner ST. Louis has ar
rived safely in an English port.
This information reached the Navy De-
partment yesterday and was made public
by Secretary Daniels.
She is the first American liner to leave
here port since President Wilson ordered
into effect the policy of armed neutral
lty'' toward the German submarines.
New York, March 26-The American
line steamer st. Louis. which arrived
safely in England today carried thirty
one passengers. Fourteen OF these were
American citizens. Included in her crew
Of 1914 were 131 Americana
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
OPEN NOSTRILS! END
A COLD OR CATARRH
How to Get Relief When Head
and Nose Are Stuffed Up.

Count fifty! Your cold in head or ca
tarrh disappears. Your clogged nostriIs
will open, the air passages of your head
will clear and you can breathe freely
No more snuffling. hawking. mucus dis
charge, dryness or headache: no
struggling for breath at night.
Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm
from your druggist and apply little
of this fragrant antiseptic cream in YOU
nostrils. 1t penetrates through every air
passage of the head, soothing and heal
ing the swollen or infiamed mucous mem
brane, giving you instant relief. Head
colds and catarrh yield like magic Don't
stay stuffed-up and miserable. Relief is
sure.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
FEAR SPINAL FEVER EPIDEMIC.
Health Department Warns Parents

Parents and physicians In the District
were warned late yesterday afternoon by
officials OF the Health Department to be
on the lookout for symptoms of cerebro
spinal fever. Their warning is based on
the appearance of five cases Of the dis
ease in single neighborhood.
The bulletin from the Health Depart
ment states in part:
Five cases of cerebro spinal fever
have been reported to the health depart
ment since the 22d instant and one sus-
pected case. One of the patients has
died. All are colored children, and less
than Is years old. All of these cases are
rather closely grouped within a limited
locality in the northwest section of the
city. Only one other case of the disease
has been reported this year.
Death occurs in epidemics Of cerebro
spinal fever in 20 to rs per cent OF all
cases.