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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10
DENNIS Silica

Funeral services for Dennis Shea
were at the bereaved home, 90 Oak
street, at $3.50 this morning and one
half hour later at St. Augustines
church Rev. Joseph Ganley ofaciat-
ed At the offertory the choir sang
pie Jesu-" After mass Miss Cath
crime Ryan sang Beautiful Land On
High" The pallbearers were Will
liam Hurley, Dennis Hurley, John Sui
Ivan and David Murphy, all nephews
of the deceased. There were many
beautiful floral pieces Burial was
In St Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10
entirely!

THO Canadian casualties were slight.
Our exploiting parties had land
OuI 1900 +ba,,, uaa p
mines exploded in front OF them near
! crater which was the scene Of lively
rtsh+inp earlier in the week. Unde-
tarred by these explosions they push
I'D on and encountered an enemy pa
fro, Of ia men, who took shelter In
aupout. Only two answered the call
~ s,,rrander and the others were kill
~ N the destruction Of the dugout.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10
ESTATES IN COURT

Francis ". Gf1hu1ey was today ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
Bridget Mcmahon who died in
Bridgeport Aug. 8, leaving personal
and real property valued at $4,000.
There are twenty or more heirs at
law.
The estate of Rose Repo or Rosie
Sun is in process of administration.
It amounts to $475.26. Max Repo,
surviving husband is the administra-
tor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10
Sport Suits"
for Men.

That's the name that the manufacturer gave these
newest suits and they going to make strong appeal to
men who like their clothes snappy and full of life
They have the beted back fitting waist and loose
pockets to give them the soldier look.
And they sensible too, for man will find them
just as appropriate for business for out Of door wear
Blue and gray soft materials and made either single
or double-breasted, - $lIoO to Szo.Uo
s Main rs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10

ters at the Fairfield avenue grounds
used by all the big shows and the
performance this afternoon was well
attended. There were many novelties,
including Capt. Tiebor's Trained Seals
and Sea Lions, the Sparks Herd Of
Baseball Elephants, Woodford'st Pos
Ing Dogs and Horses. Prof Mayors
High School horses. and a wonderful
troupe of Japanese, acrobats. It is ex-
pected another big crowd will witness
tonight's show.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10
Wrestler Charged
With Theft Valves
Extradition Right

Waving his rights to extradition
proceedings James Alveri, a Greek
wrestler hailing from Bedford, Mass,
signified his willingness to return to
that city when arraigned before
Judge Frank Wilder this morning and
stand trial for the embezzlement of
funds tota1ling $1,000 from Bridge
port and Bedford citizens. He was
turned over to Bedford authorities
Alyeri the police allege stole the
money from fellow countrymen who
keep restaurants in Bedford and part
of the sum it is claimed represents the
loss of James Gougious, 854 Hallett
street owner of a restaurant. The de-
fendant, for whom the police have
been searching for weeks was arrest
ed yesterday by Patrolman Lggins.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10
DIDN'T PAY LOAN.

Rebecca Taper of Shelton, has
brought suit in the superior court
against Louis Tappe1 OF Shelton. She
asks damages Of $4,000 for money
advanced and not pate back. Two
parcels of land in f-lelton owned by
Taper have been attached The suit
is returnable to the September term of
court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10
Mantle vOEDKE

Mamie. age 3S. wife of Paul voedke
Of 406 Park avenue, died early this
morning. The body will be taken to
Merfdeu, where the funeral services
Will be held Sunday. She is survived
child
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10
OBITUARY
JENNIE VARS

The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Vars, age
46, was held this afternoon from the
undertaking parlors of Walker &
Banks. DR.. Allison of the First Pres
byterian church, officiated. Burial was
in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10
PRESIDENT SIGNS
TWO FOOD BILLS

Washington, Aug. 10-The admins
tration food control and food survey
bills were signed today by President
Wilson and became law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

road and pressed back our troops to
the north between Petrechkeni and
DoaIga-
Caucasus front: Unchanged"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10

LEGAL NOTICE-An pledges up TO
number f43997 dated before Feb.
IL. 1a17 are for sale: 43s6s. 1895.
Feb. 1os 1895, Feb Q; 43871.
Easel, Feb z; 43s46, 1884. Feb
8; 42815, 438Os, Feb s.; 43775,
Z 4377s. 4s75s, 43752, 43747, Feb. 8;
8 4173s. 43737. Feb 2; 43716, Feb.
1st; 1890, Jan 81. 1877 Charles
A. Peck, AZ Middle St, City. APP
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10

Senator Marconi, the last nenbAr
Of the Italian Mission to tn UnitSd
States to leave the country, arrived IA
Rome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10

Mrs. Mary Underwood. mother of
Commodore Underwood, U. 8. N. re-
tired. is dead at Oswego, N. e
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10
Specials for
Women.

Sport skirts in stripes and paids AL ready to give
good and satisfactory service Nothing the matter with
then-simply too many hand and they must go out.
Formerly $1.85- 75c
White skirts cut on attractive lines. Some of them
soiled from handling. Formerly $125-- 75c
Regulation dresses that have become soed in
stock, given cleanup price Two kinds Were So
and So 81 SO
~ 1893 500
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10
Big fine apron,
for housework.

MILDLY aprons; and splendid protector Will busy
at household tasks. gs
Slip the head lace in ront have sailor collar Of
white and are belted.
Pink blue, pretty well as sensible
Large percale aprons made with elastic belt and
trimmed in color have cap to match,- .25
Ms 5Sak
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10
From 4
to 8.

There are good shoes for men to be had at 81 to 50.
They are good in everything that enters into shoe
Fit comfort strength durability looks-al are good
But why talk about them-twil be far better for YOU
Sir to and get them your feet That Will tell the
story.
Black calfslxin oxfords on English last 81.
Brown cloth oxfords with fiber sole absolutely leath-
erless-$5.
White Nubuck laced shoes with Textan sole, rubber
heel English last-$5. ],
White Snowbuck oxfords with smart strapping, Irot-
Moe soes and rubber heels,-$6.
Mahogany calfskin oxfords on English last,-S650
Black cafskin oxfords with corded tip English LAST
$3.50.
Tan cafskin Butcher oxfords Ground Grippers,-
Fairfield
Save baking
through hot days.
Not the least need of baking unless you really enjoy
it during hot weather
The store relieves every housewife Of that need
Bread and cakes and pies (hat lot Of different sortsD
are baked here every day
They are excellent, made of finest materials
There is just one danger in buying them Lots OF
folks like them so well that they give up baking at home
entirely!
Bread $50 rs s5.l and a soc
coas s rin nss-aos smes cs lie
10. T gst r eoess ss1s ss.
1 lazy nh hgend-asc Rols-15c doz
~ - ~ Potato salad
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10

'armer Want Ads. one Cent WORD
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-10

Bridgeport, Conn.,,
Friday, Aug. 10, 1917.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
FOR ACTIVE COOPERATION
TO START BUILDING SOON
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Gets George Washington Memorial
Letter From Mrs. Dimock.

Active cooperation in having actual
work on the George Washington memorial
building started In this city as soon as
possible is to be given by the Chamber
Of Commerce of Washington. according
to action taken at meeting OF the execu-
tive COMMITTEES of that organization today
This action was taken following the read
ing Of a letter from Mrs Henry F. Dr.
mock, who is at the head Of movement
which is working to have the memorial
erected.
This committee was named to deter
mine Just what the Washington Cham
her of Commerce can do: L. c. Graham
chairman; Merritt o. Chance. D. j.
kaufman, Cuno II. Rudolph and Clar-
ence P King. The committee was given
broad powers. 1t is probable that ef-
forts will be made to interest the
Chamber OF Commerce of the United
States.
Cooperation between washington and
Alexandria, Va, in promoting industrial
interests in this section of the country
was urged by committee represent
ing the Alexandria Chamber Of Conn
merce. The committee consisted OF
Gardner L. Boothe. M. B. Harlow. Rob
ert S. Jones and r. L. Payne. Mr.. Har-
low, who is also a member Of the
Washington organization, recently in
troduced a resolution before the local
body favoring this proposition. and the
conference today between the Wash
ington and Alexandria business men was
in following out this same thought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
D. C. COURT OF APPEALS
UPHOLDS WIFE'S PLEA
Orders New Jury Trial in Case Of
Mrs. Marie Cronan Against
Divorced Husband.

The District Court of Appeals has
rendered an opinion by Justice Robb
reversing the judgment Of the District
new jury hear and determine the suit
for $1,000 brought by Mrs. Marie Cronan
Of New York against her divorced hus-
band, William P. Cronan, lieutenant
commander, U. S. N. The former jury
found in favor Of the officer. but the ap-
pellate court holds that the trial JUS
tice erred In placing the burden of
proof on Mrs. Cronan, when it should
have been borne by the husband. A
new trial will be held.
Before their divorce the Cronans en-
tered into an agreement by which the
husband was to pay $3.50 a month to
his wife during her life. and assume a
note of $1,000 secured on certain real
estate. The note was not paid and suit
was brought. The husband defended on
the theory Of public policy. claiming
that the consideration for the agree
ment was a collusive divorce. The ap-
pelIate court permits such q plea as q
defense. remarking that 1t is not out
Of any regard for the defendant. who
sets 1t up, but only on account OF the
public interest.
The burden Of proving the existence
of such collision is on the defendant.
the appellate court holds. and II the
evidence does not weigh In his favor
the trial court should instruct the jury
to find for the plaintiff.
Attorneys b. E. Hinton and ]. w.
Cox represented Mrs. Cronan. while
Attorney Arthur Peter appeared for
the naval officer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
NIPPING ZERO WEATHER
NO TERROR TO SENTINELS
Dozen Fair Suffragists Take Posi-
tions at White House Gates
Despite Wintry Blasts.

Neither near-zero weather nor pro-
spective war will stop the silent suf-
frage sentinels at the White House
gates. They are to work on, with the
single. object in view of securing ma
tion-wids suffrage. They today de-
clared that national suffrage for wom-
en- is the first logical step toward pre-
paredness and that they will push the
campaign.
In making this decision" said Miss
Alice Paul. chairman of the union, we
have been influenced by the fact that
in event of war the women of this
country will be promptly called upon
TO bear their half of the burden and
pay their full share of the price en-
tailed. The government that is willing
to accept such service from women
SHOULD be willing to recognize the JUS
tice of their demands for political In
dependence and grant these demands
at once"
dozen fair suffragists this morning
wendell their way to the White House
gates and through wintry blasts took
their positions. Later on the guard
was decreased to two at each gate.
This afternoon it is to be increased.
Wednesday is to be the big day. how
ever. 1t is to be Patriotic day, and
nearly every patriotic organization of
women in the country is to be repre-
scented among the pickets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
R. GOODWIN RHETT CHOSEN.
Is Reelected President of U. S.
Chamber of Commerce Directors.

The Chamber of Commerce of the
United States announced today that the
board of directors, which met here fol-
lowing the convention of the organiza-
ton, has reelected r. Goodwin Rhett
of Charleston. S. c., as president of the
chamber.
Charles Nagel. formerly Secretary of
Commerce and Labor, and Willis Booth
of Los Angeles have been elected vice
presidents.
The following other officers have been
re-elected Harry A. Wheeler of Chi
cago, John H. Fahey of Boston and A
n. Farquhar of York. Pa. honorary
vice presidents: Samuel McRoberts or
New York city vice president; Joseph
H, Defrees of Chicago, vice president
and also chairman of the executive
committee and John Joy Edison OF
Washington, treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Reception at White House
Off on Account of Break

Secretary Tumulty today an
nounced that sowing to the pres
aure of public business the Pres
fdent has Cancelled the army and
navy reception scheduled for to-
morrow evening""
The cancellation of the recep-
ton has been expected since the
break In relations with Germany
On Saturday. The President In
eaeaseA in Important work
eyery Ainute and the hours that
would be taken By q reception
uaight he hears Of great valne to
the natiea II used In ether dtfec-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
DECIDES TO WED NOW.
Break With Germany Hastens Plans
of Enlisted Man of Navy.

Melvin D. Herbert, twenty-five years
old, an enlisted man in the United
States Navy, decided to hasten his mar
rage when the break with Germany
was announced. He had arranged with
his sweetheart. Annie Mills, eighteen
years old, of Anacostia, that they should
wed when his term Of enlistment ex-
pired next November.
IT fear we may be called out at any
time" he explained to Clerk Knoll at
the marriage license bureau today, 80
l decided to get married now"
Col. Knoll issued the license and was
surprised in about two hours to see
the sailor before him again. Asked the
reason for the second visit Herbert said
he had lost the license. A duplicate was
issued to him and he carefully folded
the coveted document and placed it in
side his cap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
KEEP ON THE LOOKOUT
FOR UNNEUTRAL ACTS
National, State and Municipal Gov
ernments Guarding Against Dan
gers From Without or Within.

Machinery of national. state and mu-
nicipal governments is in active opera
ton to guard against any acts OF Ger
man sympathizers threatening damage
to the county from without or within.
Preparations for national defense by
the army and navy and the industries
which support them showed quick
response to the stimulation of the
break with Germany.
Many manufacturing concerns sent
word of their Willingness to put gov
eminent work ahead of private con-
tracts. and Congress had before 1t Sec
rotary Daniels request for authority
plants where munitions and equipment
are under contract.
Senate Expected to Act.
Early this week the Senate is expected
co act on measures prepared by the De-
oartment of Justice and pending in COM
mfttee for several months to cover I'M
neutral acts committed within the
United States, and for punishment OF
which no laws have existed.
The Treasury building here and Its
branches. mints and assay offices IN
other cities will be guarded by increased
SQUADS of armed men. The White House
grounds have been closed to visitors ana
extra police stationed at all gates. Ad-
mission to the State War and Navy
building, where thousands of important
documents and records are kept. is now
by official pass only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
VALUE ON GAS
PLANT IN GEORGETOWN
Utilities Commission Makes Rapid
Progress in the Initial
Proceedings.

RAPID progress was made today by
the public utilities commission in the
inauguration of initial public proceed
ings to determine a valuation for the
property Of the Georgetown Gas Light
Company. Both direct examination of
Andrew Sangster. chief accountant of
the commission, by Conrad H. Syme. the
commissions general counsel and
cross-examination of the witness by
r. H. Goldsborough, attorney for the
company. We're concluded by noon. The
case will be resumed February 10, when
Charles L. Pillsbury, the commissions
Wide Difference in Figures.
Mr.. Sangster reported a value for
plant and equipment. excluding gen.
eral overheads. but including an al
lowance for materials and supplies and
working capital. of sss3.7245o. The
company's book figure. he reported. is
$1.477,s12.31.
Tho difference consists of additional
value added to the books by the COM
pany following an appraisal of its
property made in 1911.
Corporation Counsel Syme ques-
toned Mr.. Sangster briefly as to meth
DDS he employed in conducting the ac-
counting investigation. The company
accepted Mr.. Sangsters statement as
to his qualifications as it was given
in the Capital Traction Company case.
At the conclusion of his testimony At
torney Goldsborough asked that OPP
portunity be granted later to correct
any Inaccuracies which might develop
as result of conferences to be held
between Mr.. Sangster and officials of
the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
BERLIN CLAIMS RETAKlNG
OF GROUND FROM BRITISH
Paris Reports Repulse of Teuton
Raid to South Of the
River Somme.

BERLIN, February 5. by wireless to
Sayville.-German troops in a counter
attack yesterday recaptured from the
British the greater portion of the
trenches east of Beaucourt, on the
Somme front, that had recently been
lost, the war Office announced today.
The British failed in heavy attack
north of Beaucourt in the afternoon
and in a second assault at night.
PARIS, February 5.-South of the
Somme German raid near Barleux last
evening was repulsed. the war office
announced today. The French made
several incursions into the German
lines in the Chambrette and Pont-a-
Mousson sectors and in Alsace without
suffering losses. Otherwise the night
was calm along the front. Colmar.
AIsace, was bombarded by French air.
men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO FUND.
Committee for National Training
School to Hold Tag Day Feb. 2.

number Of subscriptions were re-
ceived by the campaign committee in
charge of the trades hall fund of the
National Training School for Women and
Girls at Lincoln Heights. D. c., yester-
day.
The members of the committee had ar
ranged with the pastors OF the various
colored churches in the city to invite
the members of the congregations to
subscribe to the fund. and a generous
offering was given. The report of the
subscriptions. however, is not complete.
Tag day is to be held Wednesday, when
the members of the committee and
friends in the city propose to sell tags
for the benefit of the fnud. The ten
days campaign, by which it is proposed
to raise $4,000. Is under the direction of
school. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
WANTS W. J. BRYAN INTERNED.
Duluth Man Urges Measures in Let
ter to REPRESENTATIVE Miller.

The Immediate internment of William
Jennings Bryan as a means of conserv-
ing the best interests of the country
in the present crisis is advocated in a
letter to Representative Miller of
Minnesota from William L. Richardson
of Duluth. Representative Miller told
newspaper men he intended to read the
letter on the floor of the House later
today.
william Jennings Bryan asks peo-
pie to advise their representatives in
Congress of their wishes in this crisis"
says Mr. Richardson's letter IN ac-
cordance Herewith I would say to you
it is my opinion that the interests of
our country would be conserved by the
immediate interment Of the said Bryan"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
FORD OFFERS HIS PLANT;
GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS

Henry Ford, manufacturer and pa
cif1st. announced here today that in the
event of war he would place his fac
tory at the disposal of the government
and operate it without profit. The
offer was accepted.
II stand with our President" said Mr.
Ford In a formal statement. "and in the
event of declaration of war will place
our factory at the disposal of the
United States government and will
operate it without one cent of profit
I will also contribute my own time
and work harder than ever before"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
WINS $4,000 ON APPEAL.
Nina L. Clark's Judgment Against
Washington Railway Affirmed.

The District Court of Appeals. in an
opinion by Justice Van Orsdel has af-
frmed a judgment for $4,000 damages
in favor of Nina L. Clark, administrators,
against the Washington Railway and
Electric Company. George w. Clark was
killed December rs, 1919. at 18th street
and Benning road as he was crossing the
come a passenger The Judgment Is for
the largest amount permitted to be recov-
cred under the District code for wrongful
death.
Attorneys Wilton J. Lambert, George l..
Whitford and r. H Yeatman appeare
for the administrative. Attorney George
=. Hoover represented the company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
MOST DEPARTMENTS OPEN.
Entrance to Majority Allowed, But
Badges Are Suggested.

Red. white and blue entrance badges
for all having business in the Depart
ment of Commerce were suggested this
morning by Chief Clerk Havenner. DR..
Hayenner accompanied his suggestion
with a smile, SO there Is not much rea-
son to believe that his department will
put such a ruling into effect.
"Its q pretty good idea though. doc
tor" a friend told him. and wouldn't
be a bad idea to put into effect in all
the departments"
No ban on entrance into the Depart
ment of Commerce or the Departm ent
of Labor, or other departments of the
government not having strictly to do
with a possible war footing Of the ma
ton. was observed today. 1t was
stated that pending developments no
such restrictions will be imposed at
present, but that there is no telling
what may have to be done later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Charged With Having Opium.

Wong Hong Kee, forty-seven years
old. and Lee Gong, forty-four years
old. the former in business at 346
Pennsylvania avenue and the latter
employed at 1926 Pennsylvania avenue,
were before United States Commission
ar Isaac r. Hit this afternoon on a
charge of having opium in their pos
session. James M. Proctor appeared
for them, waived examinations and
furnished bond. They were arrested
early this morning by Pharmacy In
speotor Sanders, Harry Evans, his as
sistant. and Internal Revenue Officer
Boyd Martin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
All Visitors at Capitol
to Be Watched Closely

The entire watch force Of the
Capitol was ordered today to
watch every person entering the
building. AZ q precaution in con-
uection with the German sttua-
tion. The action followed a con-
ference Of House leaders over
what WIS necessary to safeguard
the CaRitel. Every susDfcieus-
l0oksaE person viii be stopped.
ana e0elasion Of all except card
hslaers nay later be fesorteA to.