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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

ventor should submit his idea to at least one trusted business friend, who is not intoxicated with enthusiasm, as is almost every inventor worthy of the name.
 As to the suggestions we advance below, we believe that they cover all our requirements. There is positive demand for all of the devices and if the correct solution is found, each invention will undoubtedly prove a handsome money maker.
 Electrical Air Cooler. At the present time we use fans in the summer to "coop' our sweltering hu- manity. Fans really don't cool, but simply stir up the heated atmosphere, and by causing drafts evaporate the moisture on our skins. This gives a cooling sensation. Electric fans, however, do not reduce the room tenn perature to any great extent and for that reason are makeshifts at best. We should produce cold Towering of the temperaturc) by some other elec- trical means. Peltier showed us that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
BRIDGEPORT ]. CHILDREN NOT
 AT FAULT
Mothers Are Careless.

Children are not to blame when cross, feverish, not eating right sleep- less, nervous and all out of sorts. If mothers are not on the job and notice the little danger signals. they will find the tongue coated and the breath hot and bad. sure sign of overworked and loaded acid stomachs, indigestion and clogged intestines.
 This condition can be stopped in a few hours with a good dose of a sim pie old remedy that has been handed down for generations in thousands of families, Mrs. ,Winslows Soothing Syrup" a harmless but sure laxative which a mother worked out and used for her children and grandchildren. Like all good things which have small beginning it spread to all the neigh bors and still it grew until now you can get it in any good drug store in the world.
 Millions of mothers today swear by Mrs Winslow's Sothing Syrup" and the children love it, they like the taste and 1t heals, kills cramps, sweet ems and cleanses their sour little stomachs gently and thoroughly.
 Give the little ones a chance, mother, go to your druggist and get bottle today; the laxative without a grain of dope, Mrs Winslow's Sooth- ing Syrup"
 Sold by good druggists everywhere
 For sale in Bridgeport by Hindle's drug stores.-Adv.s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

cold can be produced by crossing a bar of bismuth with a bar of anti mony and sending an electric cur rent through it in certain direction. This is Peltier's cross. Why cannot this tprinciple-or a similar one-be supplied on commercial scale, and incidentally make 8 fortune for it's inventor?
 Electric Insect Destroyer. Every summer we are exasperated by flies and mosquitoes. Why not keep them out of the house or kill them by some electrical means? Electrically charg- ed wire netting has been used already, but it has many inherent faults. As a rule such netting cannot be used on windows as water or moisture puts the device out of order. Something more practical is required. Insects as a rule keep. away from highly charged conductors (high frequency or Tesla currents) Perhaps this hint will put somebody on the right track.
 Electric Toys. There is an i'm mense market for cheap electric toys. Something is wanted to keep boy amused with a good electric toy op- crate by a ry cell. Years ago we saw an electric motor that "sold for ten cents and actually ran." It was badly designed and badly made. oth- ferwise the five-and-ten-cent stores would be selling a million or more of them year. Here is rich field and it matters little if the article can be marketed for ten cents or $1-if the toy is right.
 FIectrif. Window Attractious vast field for the clever inventor Movable window attractions are in, growing demand. Everybody stops and looks at the least mystify Ing movable sign or whatnot. Elec- tricity and magnetism supply unend- ing com binatfons and providing the device is novel and cheap thousands can be sold Every retail store can use one. Can you supply it?
 Bell ''SOftener." A poor title for want of a better one. The harassed modern business man is of late devel- oping what is termed as the ''tele- phone heart" Every time the phone rings he starts and if he is very nerv- ous he jumps involuntarily. At home his wife is developing the same dis ease. What is wanted, badly wanted, is device that will do away with the harsh abrupt sound. Something "soft" and mellow that don't jar ones nerves, and at the same time is not too untitled, otherwise the calling sig nal cannot be heard in the next room. Simply unscrew the gongs and replace with your device. Can you furnish half million at, say, $1 each?
 H. GERNSBACK.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
K, OF C. BALL FOR 1917 WILL
 BE ELABORATE.
Park City Council Expects All Former Affairs To
 Be Outshone.

Elaborate preparations have been completed for the ninth annual ball of the Park City council, No. 15, Knights of Columbus, which will be held at The Stratfield next Monday evening. The annual Knights of Columbus ball is one of the most inn portant social events of each year. It is expected that the 1917 ball will surpass all preceding ones in bril- iancy.
 A program of 20 numbers includ- ing the waltz, one step and fox trot, will compose the dancing program.
 The committee of arrangements in cludes:
 William B. Prendergast, chairman; William B. Flanagan. secretary; John Hawkins, Edward J. Coyne, Thomas McKeon, William B. Griffin, Frank J. Brennan, William J. Canny, Dr. J. J. Myers and Thomas Con way
 The patronesses: Mrs. John C.. Fitzgerald, Mrs. John J. Scanlon. Mrs. John T. King, Mrs. William B. Prem dergast, Mrs. Thomas Cullinan, Mrs. William Mclaughlin, Mrs. P. J.. Bowling. Mrs. George Burns, Mrs. John Fay, Mrs. Carl Beck, Mrs. R. T. Rock, Mrs. Clifford B. Wilson, Mrs. John Cullinan, Mrs. Patrick McGee, Mrs. F. J. Brennan, Mrs. John H. Redgate, Mrs. William AL len, Mrs. George T. McCarty, Mrs. J. Leo Redgate, Mrs. John McDon- ough, Mrs R. E.. Hurley, Mrs. M. J Flanagan.
 The reception committee: George F. Mara, Frank Kinslow, James F. Lee, John J Brady, Richard J. Kee- ley, Matthew Kieley, James Duggan. Raymond A. Foley, Michael J. F1an- nagan, Edward Godfrey, Paul Has, sett, John F. McElroy, IT,, John B.. Lyddy, Albert Eapke, Owen Toolan, George T. Kelly, Richard H. Murphy, Harry Mccabe, George Burns. sr' Henry B. Shannon.
 The officers of the council include: Joseph A. Morris. grand knight; Mar tin A. Heanne, deputy grand knight; William H Nolan, Jr., financial secre- tary; Thomas Luddy, recording secre- tary; James B. Falvey, warden; Michael J. Flanagan, chancellor: William A. Redden, advocate; William Flynn, lecturer; John L. Coates, inside guard: Thomas Mcclure, outside guard.
 The trustees are: William B Elan nagan, Nicholas P. Flynn, and Rob- ert I. Kelley.
 The board of management is com- posed of Edward J. Coyne. John H. Grant, John J. Conway, Connor Haugh, Louis J. Petriel, James B.. Colgan, William H. Nolan. Jr., pr. Albert Mclaughlin, Frank J Bren- nan, and Joseph A. Morris.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

income, should always ask himself these important questions, before spending his money on models or patent fees:
 10 Is the device useful? 20 Does it fill an actual want? 8 If so, is the device practical and can it be readily manufactured and marketed? 40 Is there a similar article on the mar ket already?
 Only if these questions have been answered satisfactorily to the inven- tor should he begin spending money on the device. Too many inventors are prone to rush to the Patent Office without asking themselves these all important questions, with the net re- suit that out of one thousand patents issued by the U. S. Patent Office. less than three are ever taken up by a manufacturer, or are actually ex- plotted by their inventors.
 Then, again, far too many invent ors are anything but practical-mind- ed. Most of them lack business sense and for this reason every in-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
M'CARTHy- 'NUPTlALS ATTRACT , .THRONG OF FRIENDS
Beautiful Music Features Wedding of Popular
 Local Couple.

In the presence of a large congrega- ton, Miss Gertrude McMahon, of 606 State street, and MT. George T. Mo Carthy, Jr, of 92s Iranistan avenue, were married at 10 o'clock this morn ing at St. Augustine's church. Rev. James c. O,Brien, of Stamford. a friend of the brides family. per formed the ceremony. Rev. James B. Nihill, P. R., sang the high nuptiai mass. Alfred T. Brisebois. organist of the church, played a program Of nup- tial music preceding the ceremony. and during the mass the church quar- tet, assisted by Mrs. Timothy Foley of worcester, soprano, and Gerald Reynolds, baritone, of New York, sang. The musical program follows:/
 Processional.
 Minuet in c, Driffull.
 Day Dreams Williams.
 "Gavotte," Daniels.
 Pilgrims Chorus Wagner.
 "Humoreske," Dvorak.
 Trio, "Jesu Devi," Miss Stanton, MT. .LeVasseur. Mr. Wieler--veri.
 Duet 70, Salutaris," Miss Stanton, Miss O'Rourke-Bailey.
 Solo, Because" Mrs. Foley D'Harde1et.
 Quartet, Faithful and True," Miss Stanton, Miss O'Rourke, MT. LeVas- seur, MT. Wieler-Wagner.
 Wedding Service, 70. Promise Me-" (organ solo with chimes)
 "Kyrie," Willard.
 Offertory, Ave Marie,'' MT. Rey- nolds-Kal1n.
 "Sanctus,'' Willard.
 70, Salutaris." Mrs. Foley-Glover.
 "Agnus Dei," with base solo and quartet; solo, MT. Wieler-M Willard.
 Communion, Nuns Hymn from Pretenders''-AI1en.
 Recessional, "Hakon's," from "The Pretenders''-Coal
 The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. James D. Lawler, as matron of honor, and William Heine, brother in-law of the groom was best man. The ushers ere Harold Miller of Port Chester, Clifford Bulkley, Dr. D. H. Lawler and John O'Donnell.
 The bridal gown was of white satin and silver lace fashioned in long, sim pie lines Her veil was of tulle and rose point lace. She carried a bou- quet of white liIacs and white gar denias. Mrs. Lawler wore American  broidery. Her bouquet was an arm full of deep red Hadley roses ana cy- clamen of the same shade, and having a shower of purple pansies.
 The church was decorated with palms, bay trees and spring flowers, carnations, daffod.ls and smilax dec- orated the altar, and bouquets of snap dragons and carnations vied with white tulle designated the seats re- served for the bridal party and guests. At the brides home. where a wedding breakfast and reception to S5 guests were held immediately after the cere- mony, smilax, lavender primroses, daf- fe.dils, tulips and ferns were used to decorate.
 MT. and Mrs Mccarthy left this aft ernoon on a wedding trip. When they return in several weeks they will re- side at 951 Iranistan avenue. The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
INVENTIONS WANTED.
Electrical Experiments l

Ever since the publication of our May, 1916, issue, where we suggest ed a Hist" of What to Invent" we have been besieged by would-be in ventors from all over the world, to publish another similar Hist" From the many letters which reach the edi- tors desk every week, it would ap- pear that there exists an unsatiated demand for practical ideas of this kind, few words of advice to for- tune-hunters via the Patent Office will not appear out of place.
 The practicaI-minded inventor, as well as the one who has but a modest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
Steamftters Will
 Feast At Stratfeld

The United Association of Steam filters & Plumbers, local No. 173. of Bridgeport, will hold their annual banquet at 2 o'clock, Tuesday, Feb. 20. at The Stratfe1d. Every effort to make the evening of entertainment last long in the memories of all who ,partake in this social affair has been made by the committee
 John Doyle, president of local, will act as toastmaster The committee F. M. Haughey. chairman; G. Brown. J. Kettnan, A. McGrath and J Tyer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

bride. who is a daughter of the MT. and Mrs. John McMahon, is an alumna of B. H. S. and Smith college. MT. Mccarthy was graduated from T. U. s, and Rensselaer, Polytechnic insti- ute. He is manager of the New Ha- ven Trap Rock Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
: CITY ANO THaRBoR OF HALtFRX o@

turning from the United States. Whether or not ships coming west also will have to call at Halifax has not been determined.
 The fact that the terminal works at Halifax have not been completed may have some bearing upon the decision in regard to westbound ships.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

This decision of the British author itles will add greatly to the import ance of the port at Halifax. It also will necessitate the presence there of a corps of government officials rep resenting the customs, postal and other departments as we'll as inter- preters and translators.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

An unidentified two-masted steamer went aground at Ship Shoal, eight miles south of Cobbs Island, Va.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Gold coin to the amount of $1OO,O0o was withdrawn from the sub treasury for shipment to South America.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

For real eloquence now don't look so much to Congress as to the demon strators who are setting forth the ad- vantages of a $595 automobile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

The girl who buys all these extra brilliant color spring styles will per- haps be the same one who knocks because those horrid men on the street corner twist their necks to look at h~-,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Berlin, Feb. IT. by wireless to Say ville-French troops made attacks yesterday on the Afsne west of Berry au Bac, and in the Champagne south of Ripont. Today's official com nnnnlcAtion says. these efforts fni1ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Official announcement was made at Ottawa that Halifax, Nova Scotia, is to be made an examining port for neutral vessels crossing the Atlantic eastbound, including the Scandinavian liner Frederick VIII. bearing Count von Bernstorff and other Germans re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
Severe Artillery
 Duel In Progress
 lon Somme Front

Paris. Feb. 17-Artillery engage ments in the section of Masons dc Champagne are reported in this af- ternoon's official communication The French made an attack at Amertz- willer. An appreciable loss was in- fiicted on the Germans, the statement says.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

In one hours reading of THE LITERARY DIGEST each week. you may get clear understanding of what is happening in all partsof the globe You may sit in your easy chair at home while your mind travels to all Countries Whether you interested in the war, pol
 cs exploration and discovery in the Arctcs, else
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

where, in science invention and manufacture America or Europe, in business and commerce in u North South, East or West Wherever your intere may lie, you will find it ably treated and most like graphically pictured in this ably edited weekly mag zine of the worlds news.
The Washington times., 1917-07-20

Mrs. Chase W. Kennedy will leave
Washington next week for Gettys-
burg, Joining Brigadier General Ken
nedy, who Is in command OF the camp
there. Mrs. Kennedy will return to
her apartment at the Dresden in Oc-
tober, making her headquarters here
during the war.
The Washington times., 1917-07-20
WAITER
JAILED AS ENEMY
IN BARRED ZONE

BALTIMORE, July 2o.-"Rudolph,"
formerly head waiter at the Emerson
Hotel, Is In jail accused Of being an
alien enemy without q barred-Eone
permit His full name is Richard Ru-
dolph Reinecke. and for two weeks
Federal agents have sought him. He
was arrested yesterday by Patrolman
Woods, OF the central district, on IN
formation furnished by a headquar-
ters detective.
Reinecke suddenly left this city
several weeks ago and went 10 q
Northern city. He came back yester-
day. United States Marshal Stockham
received information that he was ig-
noring the barred-zone regulations
Frank Barczak. 1903 Aliceanna street,
another alien enemy, was arrested
yesterday afternoon by Deputy United
States Marshal Edelen and sent 70
jail. He is accused OF having been
in several barred zones without q PEI
NIT.
A summary OF the charges against
Reinecke and Barczak was sent TO
United States Attorney General Greg
cry last night by Marshal Stockham.
A reply Is expected today.
Martin Lessen, 1S4o North Register
street, allen enemy, who altered his
permit, will spend two weeks in jail
for his violation Of the barred-zone
rules. The punishment was fxed by
United States Attorney General Greg
ory.
The Washington times., 1917-07-20
Photo by c. V. Buck.

home near wilkesbarre. Pa. for an
extended stay.
The marriage OF Miss Dorothea
Snodgrass, daughter of DR.. and Mrs,
D. L. Snodgrass, of Chattanooga,
Tenn. to Lieut.. John Dunham Town
send, U. s. A, will be solemnized on
Monday at the residence OF the brides
brother-in-law and sister. Lieut.. Com
and Mrs. w. Oscar Spears. u. s. N
at the Navy Yard. DR.. and Mrs. Snod
grass and their daughter reached
Washington this morning from Chat
tanooga Lieutenant Townsend Is al
present on duty at Fort oglethorpe
Georgia
Miss Snodgrass is well known In
Washington. as she spent the greater
part Of last winter here with her sis
ter. Her marriage to Lieutenant
Townsend was set for a month later
but his new orders and the uncer-
tainty of future events induced the
bride to yield to his insistence that
the wedding be hurried. The cere-
mony will be quiet, with only rela-
tives and a few close friends in at
tendance.
The Washington times., 1917-07-20
President Goes
For Horseback
Ride With Wife

The President and Mrs. Wilson left
the White House early this morning
for q horseback ride through the
bridal paths about Washington.
The Ambassador of Chile and Sc
nora de Aldunate have leased the resi-
denee 2223 r street, now occupied by
the Russian ambassador, Boris Bakh-
mstieff. for next winter. and will
take possession in October.
The Ambassador and Sonora de
Alddunate are at Edgemoor, Nd, where
they have Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Harding's house. for the summer.
=
Major and Mrs. Gustave Lukesh
have as their guests the majors
mother and sister, Mrs. Frank Lukesh
and Miss Anna Lukesh. Of San Fran
cisco.
Capt. and Mrs. James c. B. Lam
pert have visiting them Captain Lam
perth mother. Mrs Florian Lampert,
Of Oshkosh, Wis.
Mrs E. c. Besson will come to
Washington tomorrow from her home
IN Amber, Pa, to visit her son and
dsughter-ln-law. Capt. and Mrs. Frank
s. Besson, at their quarters at the
Washington Barracks.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Westcott will
leavs Washington about August FIRST
to visit Mrs. westeott's mother, Mrs.
John F. Rodgers, at her summer home
At York Harbor.
Mrs. J. H. watmough will go to
Atlantic City for an extended stay
early next month.
-
Walter Wilcox will leave Washing
ton next week to Join Mrs. Wilcox,
who left Washington the end of May
to pass the summer at several North
= Orn resorts.
Lieut.. and Mrs Douglas L. weart
have as their house guest Mrs. Weart's
mother, Mrs George Spoor, Of Chi
eago-
Mrs. william c. Langftt, who was
the guest OF her son-in-law and
daughter, Major and Mrs. Francis B.
wilby, at Washington Barracks for
q few days, has gone to New York.
She will return TO Washington later.
Mrs. Montgomery Blair Ii in New
York for short visit
The Washington times., 1917-07-20
THE CITYS SOCIAL SIDE
Mrs. Patrick TO
Be Hostess at
Officers Hop

Mrs. Mason Patrick. wife OF Colonel
Patrick. U. S. A, commandant at the
Washington Barracks. will receive the
guests at the dance which the Of
fcers stationed at the barracks will
give this evening at the Officers
Club. Mrs. Patrick will be assisted by
Mrs. Gustave Lukesh. Mrs. Francis B.
wiIby and Mrs. Harold C. Fiske. The
ballroom will be deliberately decorated
with flags, pendants, and palms in
great profusion. The Engineer Band
will furnish the music and supper will
be served at II o'clock.
Major and Mrs. Wilby will enter
tain informally at dinner before the
hop tonight. and Lieut.. and Mrs.
Robert W. Crawford will al,o have
guests dining with them. Mrs. Craw-
ford's sister, Miss Viner. Is staying
with them.
The Washington times., 1917-07-20
SAV CAPITAL QUIET,
EMBASSY Is ADVISED

Stern measures quelled Petrograd riot
ing. Quiet now prevails and life In the
Russian capital has returned to normal.
according to unofficial dispatches re-
ceived today at the Russian embassy.
Loyal troops were sent against the
rioters, and for the first time in the
democratic regime force was use to stop
street demonstrations.
This action met with the approval OF
the masses. The big majority In Russia
is thoroughly tired Of riots. and has lost
all patience with the extremists, the
cable states
The Washington times., 1917-07-20
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE.

What are you whipping Runt for?"
asked Mr.. johnson. What has he been
doing?" Nothing that know Of" re-
piled Mr.. Gap johnson. OF Rumpus
Ridge. But I'm going to town this
evening and he's sure to cut up some
devilment before get back. So I'm just
licking him now to have It over with
Judge.
The Washington times., 1917-07-20

Mrs. InEersoII, wife of Lieut. R. S.
Ingersoll, u. S. N. is in Chicago for a
short visit and later will go to Allan
The Washington times., 1917-07-20
William L. Hllyers
Announce Wedding
Of Their Niece

Mr.. and Mrs. william L. Hillyer an
nounce the marriage Of their niece,
Miss Nancy McAfahon, of Minneapolis,
MINI, to James L Eason, of Charles
ton. s. C. The ceremony was perform
ed on Sunday by the Rev. DR.. Charles
Wood. pastor OF the Church of the
Covenant. at his residence, 2110 S
street. As In the case OF so many
weddings in these strenuous times
preparations were hastened by uncer-
tain wartime conditions. Mr.. Eason
expects to enter the service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hillyer, who have left
town for q motor trip to Long Island,
through the Berkshires and in New
England, have put their house in
Chevy Chase at the disposal of the
bride and bridegroom, who are spend
ing their honeymoon here Mrs.
Esson is the daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Mcmahon. Of Minneapolis.
and IL widely known as an ardent
worker for suffrage. She was the
youngest woman doing organization
work with the National Woman suf-
frage Association in the last Presi-
Dental campaign. working IN North
and South Dakota, Iowa, and Mime
sofa. where she won the title OF the
baby organizer"
1Ers. McAfahon Is in Bar Harbor for
the summer months.
-
Major Joseph E. Earle, corps OF en-
gineers, U. s. A, and Mrs. Earle en-
tsrtainsd Informally at dinner at the
Army and Navy Club last evening.
Major Earle, who has been on sick
leave, has been assigned to temporary
duty In Washington. Major and Mrs.
Earle have an apartment in the West
minister.
The Washington times., 1917-07-20

Here's real foot-comfort for you at
last. Say good-by TO your old corn
salve, liquids, plasters and other
dope. The. modern way-the sure
way-to end foot troubles is by the
use Of Ice-Mint-a creamy, pleasant,
snow-white preparation, whose
medicinal ingredients are imported
from Japan where the people have
the finest, healthiest little feet in
the world.
Rub a little Ice-Mint upon any
tender, aching corn or callOus. In
stantly the soreness disappears and
a delightful, cooling, soothing feel
ing is impaired TO the skin. In a
short time the corn or callous will
loosen and may be lifted out easily
with the fingers. No humbug. II
your poor. tired, aching, swollen,
burning feet ever feel the magic
The Washington times., 1917-07-20

ia. Ga. for the remainder of the sum-
mer.
Mrs. Ben johnson, who has been at
her home in Kentucky for several
weeks, Is expected in Washington
shortly to join Congressman Johnson.
Miss Mary Maud Patrick. sister of
Col. Mason Patrick, who was visiting
Col and Mrs. Patrick for several days,
has left for New York. Miss Patrick
is from Charleston. W. Va. but makes
her home at times in Vermont
Capt. and Mrs. Charles F. Williams
have as their. guest. Mrs. Williams
sister. Miss Phyllis Randall Of Fort
Wayne, Ind.
Mrs. W. C. Brantley will leave
Washington in a few days for At
lsntic City,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bradley have
closed their country place near Rock
Vile and have goRe to their summer
The Washington times., 1917-07-20

The President and Mrs. Wilson left
the White House early this morning
for a horseback ride through the
bridal paths about Washington.