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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-22
Black Jewelry

Jets and imitation jets with dull cryst Beads and Necklaces of jet, beautifully cut (
 with crystal. Bracelets of genuine Whitby jet. Velvet Collars with slides of jet or crystal. La Vallieres, slender silver chains with black I Black and white Cameo Brooches. Chains of dark amethyst beads set with cry
 pearls.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-22

$37.50 and $45,00 Boots, Pumps and Oxfords
 for Women Spring models in all leading leath- CTS and combinations, trim and jaunty looking styles that will go well with the new tailored suits. Among the latest are: Gray,
 Brown, S5.UO Patent and to Duil Cal1, $12.OO Footwear for Little Folks The little ones also have new spring styles and many feathers. Patent Kid, White Canvas, Vici Kid, White Buck, Tan Russia Pearl color and Dull Calf, Brown Horsehide,
 $1.75 to $500 According to size.
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-22

For Officers Uniforms Brown Braid, half inch width, for sleeve bands.
 Brown and Black Tubular Braids, quarter inch width, for overcoat stripes.
 Hercules Braids, silk, in black, navy blue, green and brown. These are most suitable for coat and dress trimmings.
 Duplex Braids for binding.
 For Gowns Tassels of silk, with metal and jet trimmings.
 Embroidered and Beaded Bands, most artistic.
 Bands and Edges, bright silver and gold.
 Chinese Squares and Tassels, which the handy woman can always find so many uses for.
 Trimming Section, main floor.
 And Military Buttons The regulation Copper Colored Buttons that are used for Army uni forms.
 These come in three sizes. Horn Buttons for officers mill tary coats.
 Notion Stock, main floor.
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24
TOO WEAK
TO FIGHT

The "Come back" man was really never
down-and-out. His weakened condition
because of overwork, lack of exercise, i'm
proper eating and living demands stimula-
tion to satisfy the cry for thgiving
appetite and the refreshing sleep essential
to strength. GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
Capsules, the National Remedy of Holland,
will do the work. They are wonderful.
Three of these capsules each day will put
a man on his feet before he knows it;
whether his trouble comes from uric acid
poisoning, the kidneys, gravel or stone in
the bladder, stomach arrangement or other
ailments that befall the over-zealous Amer
lean. The best known, most reliable rem
edy for these troubles is GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules. This remedy has
stood the test for more than 200 years
since its discovery in the ancient labora-
tories in Holland. It acts directly and
gives relief at once. Don't wait until you
are entirely down-and-out, but take them
your money if they do not help you. Ac-
cept no substitutes. Look for the name
GOLD MEDAL on every box. three sizes:
They. are the pure, original, imported
HARLEM Oil Capsules.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24
Our Silver Goes to india.

The viceroy of India, Lord Chelms-
ford, returns thanks TO the American
government for its contribution to the
silver supply. There is plenty more
that can be spared. Only SIT 100000
of the cart-wheel standard silver dol
lars are in circulation, while about
S44O,O0O,OO0 are stored in treasury
vaults and represented in circulation
by silver certificates-in effect, ware
house receipts. The borrowing from
the treasury by our government Of a
few hundred millions of the discs to be
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24
Why Bald So Younu2

Dandruff and dry scalp usually the
cause md Cuticura the remedy. Rub
the Ointment into scalp. Follow with
hot shampoo of Cuticura Soap. For
free sample address, "Cuticura, Dept.
K, Boston. At druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 5O.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24
Sentimental Gush.

Its positively silly, of course but
guess most of us have been that way
at some time in our lives"
"What are you talking about?'
"I just now overheard young chap
telling 'earth's fairest creature why
it was that the sugar shortage wasn't
bothering him in the least"
ham Age-Herald.
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24
Rather Slow.

II dOn't-suppOse you would consider
houseboating a form of sport?"
Il should say not!" replied the mo-
torist. "Why, the last time l was on
board houseboat it took us week to
cover a distance l can travel in my
car in about two hours of moderately
fast driving" g."-Birmingham Age-Her
aid
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24

converted into bullion and loaned to
our silver-using allies is good finances
New York Herald
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24
Personal Reports of Real Cases
A NEW MEXICO CASE.

Mrs. Alice Burch, SIS E. Third
St., Roswell, N. M. says: "About
eight months ago had an awful
attack of kidney trouble. My
back ached dreadfully and for
four or five months I couldn't get
out of bed. I couldn't move my
limbs and my back felt as II 1t
were broken. My kidneys were
weak and I was greatly bothered
on this account. often got SO
dizzy 1t seemed as If everything
was whirling around. I doctored
and used different kidney reme-
dies but wasn't helped any. Fin
ally got to using Doan's Kidney
Pills and I felt like a different
woman in almost no time. I con-
tinued until was cured Of the
trouble"
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24
A COLORADO CASE.

w. A. j. I1ill, retired barber,
1915 Routt Ave, Pueblo, Colo.
says: Kidney and bladder trou-
BILE had been with me for years.
My trouble was from uric acid
poisoning which had gotten into
my blood. My back was weak
and lame and I had rheumatic
pains. My kidneys were out Of
/ order and got me up at night. I
used Doan's Kidney Pills and
they made me feel fine" (State-
ment given August 18, 1919.
On April 80, 1917, Mr.. Hill said:
"I know Doan's Kidney Pills are
the best medicine In the world for
what they are recommended to
be. I have been completely cured
of kidney trouble by them"
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24
Pessimistic.

''What do you think of these light
less nights?''
"Well, they have dark possibilities.
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24

Watertown, Mass, will tear down
Galen tavern, built in 174O, in which
Washington was once q guest.
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24

If the average mans digestion appa-
ratus is all right his conscience doesn't
trouble him much.
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24

1t takes wise young man not to
write q love letter.
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundress
happy, makes clothes winter than snow.
All good grocers. Adv.
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24

The longer a man lives the more
lost opportunities he collects.
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24

Nothing is more pointed than the
finger of scOrn.
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24

In the game of life the Onearmed
man plays a lone hand.
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24

A wooden leg is an amendment to
the constitution.
The Benson signal., 1918-08-24
The Busy Season.

"What are you going to talk about
in your next Speech?"
I'm not going to make any speeches
during the next week or So" replied
Senator Sorghum. "There'S so much
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-21
HEARING TESTIMONY IN
 s4o,ooo DAMAGE SUIT
Trial Proceeding Slowly in the Supe-
 rier Court.

The entire session of the second
 days trial of the case of Huber &
 Chittenden against H. R. Douglas
 Inc, and D. s. Marsh for 24o,000 dam
 ages to their stock of dry goods by the collapse of the Cady building, of which they, were occupants, year ago last June, was taken up Wednesday with the introduction of technical testimony. When court came in at 10 o'clock Attorney Nathan Belcher started to read the cross examination in the de- position of Major Morris B. Payne,
 setting forth testimony as an expert
 engineer, regarding the condition of l the Cady building after it's collapse. The deposition of Major Payne, who is stationed at Fort Wright, and who was l unable to appear in person to testify, was taken Saturday afternoon. Atter- ney Avery for the plaintiff conducted ] the direct examination and Attorneys Hull and Whittlesey cross examined 1 the witnesses.
 l Several maps were on exhibition of 1 the Cady building, the walls and the debris after the collapse.
 i Late in the morning session Richard l B. Wall, who was on the stand Tues | day, was recalled and resumed his 1 testimony regarding what he knew of the history of the Cady building and
 what he had learned from other 1 sources. The admission of the latter phase of his testimony was contested
 at every step by opposing counsel
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-21
A REAL REMEDY
 FOR FALLING HAIR
Keeps Scalp Clean and HeaIthy-Pre-
 vents Dandruff.

Keeps Scalp Clean and HeaIthy-Pre-
 vents Dandruff.
 Here's good news for men and won- en whose hair is falling out, whose scalps are covered with dandruff and itch like mad.
 Any druggist can now supply you with the genuine Parisian sage Qiquid forn), which is guaranteed to quickly, surely and safely abolish every sign of dandruff, stop itching scalp and falling hair and promote new growth, or money refunded.
 Thousands can testify to the excel lent results from it's use; some who feared badness glory in their abundant hair, while others who suf- fered for years with dandruff and itching head got a clean, cool scalp after just a few days use of this sim pie | ome treatment.
 No matter whether bothered with falling hair, gray hair, matted, stringy hair, dandruff or itching scalp, try Parisian sage-you will not be disap- pointed. It's a scientific preparation that supplies all hair needs
 The first application will make your hair and scalp look and feel 100 per cent. better. If you want thick, lus- trous hair and lots of it, by all means use Parisian sage. Don't delay-be- gin tonight. A little attention now means abundant hair for years to come.
 The Lee & osgood Co. can supply you
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-21
WILL ISSUE PERMITS NEXT MONDAY
German Citizens Desiring Permission Enter Barred Zones
 Should Make Application to Deputy Marshal at Police
 Station-Those Found Within Limits of Forbidden Ter ritory After Wednesday Morning Will be Interned Unless They Have Permits.

On Monday morning, March 26th, United States deputy marshal will be ine Norwich for the purpose of issuing permits to German citizens, allowing them to pass into and through the zones barred to alien enemies by the United States government This .an- nouncement which was made We1nes- day evening by Mayor Allyn L. Brown means that all German citizens, males over fourteen years or age. may se- cure their permits in this city, this do- ing away with the inconveniences of a trip to Hartford. Beginning next Wednesday morning, March 27. any German citizen found within forbidden territory without permit, properly filled out, will be immediately arrest- led and interned for the duration of the war. About eighty Germans will be affected by the order locally.
 About two weeks ago notices were
 posted in Norwich designating the
 half mile limit around tho Marlin
 Rockwell plant on Franklin street and
 warning all alien enemies to keep out side the limit unless they have per
 nits. These notices were posted un- der the direction of Mayor Brown at the request of the government. After the notices had been posted the order
 was suspended for the time being as it was found that German citizens de-
 string permit would have to go to Hartford after it and this of course would mean a big inconvenience and some expense for the seventy-five or eighty, perhaps more, who would be affected.
 Mayor Brown announced that the order would be suspended for a few i days as he was endeayoring ot get a
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-21
TO ATTEND CONFERENCE.
Local Chamber Will Be Represented at
 Hartford Gathering Today.

President F. W. Cary and Secretary H. R. Branche of the local Chamber of Commerce leave this (Thursday) morning to attend a conference of representatives of all Chambers of Commerce in the state to consider the queAtions of cooperation with the Connecticut state council of defense through the new commercial relations committee of the council. The con- ference opens this noon at the state capitol at Hartford. The president, secretary and state director of every Chamber of Commerce in the state have been requested to attend. The committee on commercial relations was created recently by the state council of defense and its members also are members of the executive committee of the State Chamber of Commerce.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-21

government official to come to Nor wich to issue the permits. Mayor Brown took the matter up with the United States district attorney at Hartford who in turn took the matter up with the officials at Washington The result was that on Wednesday night Mayor Brown received a tele- phone message from Assistant District Attorney John Begley who notified him that deputy marshal would be in Norwich Monday morning. March 2e, for the purpose of issuing per mits.
 The deputy marshal will be at the office of the chief of police at the po- lice station at 10 o'clock Monday morn ling, and all German citizens. males
 over fourteen years, desiring permits should apply to him at that time. In order to secure permit it will be necessary for the applicant to have three photographs. of himself, each l three inches square and having a light Background. Two of these photo 1 graphs will be retained by the mar shal and the third will be pasted on the permit issued
 Although barred zone notices have onlX been posted about the Marlin | Rockwell plant, by the president
 proclamation, barred zones have been automatically created about every concern working on war orders. As
 eleven local concerns are working or war orders the entire city and part
 of the town are barred to German
 citizens who do not have permits af-
 ter next Wednesday, morning. l Agents of the government will from
 now on be in Norwich and will be
 constantly on the watch for those who
 disregard the government order
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-21
FAREWELL BANQUET FOR
 DR. JOHN w. CALLAHAN.
Local Physician to Enter Army Med
 isaI School at Washington.

On Wednesday evening fifteen mem bers of the Y. D. club rendered a farewell banquet to Dr. John w Calla- han at the Wauregan hotel. Dr. Calla-- han leaves this week for the army medical school in Washington, D. C., for course in army surgery. The doc tor has enlisted in the medical corps of the United States and has received a commission as first lieutenant
 The r. D. club is an old established order and Dr. Callahan was the first president of the order and served in that capacity for four consecutive years, when at the last election he de- ciined the nomination for the fifth time. He was succeeded by Stephen J. Kehoe, who acted as master of ceremonies at the farewell banquet. Mir. Kehoe in his welcoming address spoke of the regret that the club feels on losing it's past president, and MT. Kehoe extended the heartiest con- gratulations and best wishes of the club to Lieut.. Callahan for a success full career and a safe return. Dr. Cal lahan expects to leave this week for Washington, as he has been ordered to report for active duty not latar The menu served at the banquet was as follows
 Oxtan a r Anglaise PlanlSed Sirloin Steak, Wauregan.
 Lettuce and Tomato Salad. Mayonnaise Dressing. Country Club Ice Cream. Fancy Cakes.
 Demi Tasse.
 After the feast, James F. Ring. in behalf of the club, presented Lieut. Callahan with a splendid Swiss wriss watch. Lieut.. Callahan responded ! thanking the club members for theii gift, and saying that while he regret | ted leaving the club, he was glad tc l be of service to his country. LiSut Callahan expressed the wish that more
 of the doctors would enlist, as it waE a great work, and one that was vor.
 thy of the medical profession. 1 There were brief remarks by Dr l Paul F. Gadle and Frank A. Sisk, wht l in the course of their talks expressed 1 the best wishes of the club to Dr l Callahan. Others of the club spoke briefly.
 Those present at the banquet wert Lieut.. John w. Callahan, James T Ring, Everett c. Stanton, Dr. Paul F
 Gadle, John F, Ring. Frederick Rou leau, James F. Coyne, Oneferio Tene
 bruso, Harold Jordan, G. Carlyle Avery, H. NJ. Dawley, Stephen J
 Kehoe, Thadeus J. Leahy, w. H. Mey
 CTS of the Eli Lilley Co.,, and Frank A Sisk.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-21
A Wholesome Food Medicine
 And Body Builder
Free From Alcohol and Dan- gerous Drugs-60 Years
 In Use-Guaranteed

The most eminent medical author ities. recognized all over the world as the highest in the science of medi- cine have made public statements en- dorsing the value of such ingredients as we guarantee are. the principle in- gredients of Father Johns Medicine.
 High medical authorities say "that these ingredients are beneficial nota- bly, in wasting diseases which are connected with or have their origin in colds and facilitating and wasting diseases"
 ' To give these statements in full would take too much space, but we will furnish on application the list of ingredients Of Father Johns Medicine, the names of the medical authorities referred to. what they say, the publi- cations and the dates of same.
 Never wait for a cold to wear off, it wears away the lungs instead. Neglected colds often lead to pneu- monia. Father Johns Medicine gives prompt relief from colds and throat troubles.
 Guaranteed free from alcohol and nerve destroying drugs upon which many medicines depend for their temporary effect, and which are dangerous, because they weaken the body and allow the disease to get a deeper hold.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-21
GAVE REPORT ON
 NATIONAL CONVENTION
Mrs. J. J. Fields Tells of Big w. c. T. U. Gathering Held at Washington,


 A parlor meeting of the W. T. c. U. was held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Miss H. G. Cross on Union street with a large number in attend ance. Mrs. s. Howard Meade, who is superintendent of the parlor meeting, presided.
 The service opened with the sing ing of the hymn, Onward Temperance Soldiers, an original hymn composed by Mrs. Jacob F. Starkweather. Mrs. Meade read the 25th chapter of Isaiah and Mrs. Kirk Leavens offered a fer vent prayer.
 There was short talk on plan to raise funds for the society which was given by Mrs. A. r. Wyman. The free will offering envelopes were dis tributea and plans for food sale to be held in the near future were dis cussed by the ladies.
 A report of the National Convention at Washington, D. C.. was given by Mrs. J. J. Fields who was county del- egate to the meeting. The convention was largely attended by representa- l tives of the w c. T. U. from all over the country Mrs. Fields in her report l stated that the convention was one of the best in the history of the union. She told of her trip from Norwich to 1 Washington. While enroute on the Colonial Express, in company with other delegates from other points in New England. Mrs. Fields was in- vited by the Massachusetts, represen- l tatives to join il. a neontide prayer meeting which was held in ona Of the parlor cars. The first days conven- tion was featured by ali address hy
 William Jennings Bryan. !. was a
 masterly address, making stra1g 5o l N~Tesffr hlbition and woman suffrage The convention proper opaiiet: Mon- day morning with Miss Anra \. Cor. don presiding. T.akre was ar insrir l ing demonstration as Mrs. Ellsi Hoover Thacher unfurled tho American flag There was an address by Miss 4A. 4. Gordon. Reports occupied the attan- tion of the meeting in the afternoon and in the evening there was 6 tseere- optiean lecture on Washing, the City Beautiful. Tuesday morning was taken up with the patriotic congress and in the afternoon the session was devoted to the young peoples branch In the evening there was banquet
 On Wednesday, there was an ad- dress by Dr. Wiley along temperance lines. In the evening there was an 1 other stereopticoil lecture On Thurs day the officers pere reelected and i. the evening e'. iatervstins
 ss by Mrs. Mary Harris Arrnor The rest of =. @..tlon Uas taker up with departIIier@ r1ports and other items of routine business.
 l Following Mrs. Fields report Miss Harriet G. Cross spoke on the patriot ism of the W. c. T. U. and told of wfa' the organization was doing for the linen in the service and urged greater activity along these lines.
 Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. The meeting
 was in celebration of Gen. Neil Dow's ] birthday
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-21
OBITUARY.
James Brewster Cone.

James Brewster Cone, one-tims vice consul at Lyons, France, and for several years 8 member of the firm manufacturing the well-known Brew ster carriages, died Wednesday morn ing at his home, No 649 Pennington avenue, Hartford, after a two weeks illness.
 MT. Cone was a son of the fate William Russell and Rehecca (BreW- ster) Cone. and was born in Hartford. January 6, 1886.
 Allen Blackwoed.
 The death of Allen Bgackwood oc- cured at his home on Boswell avenue on Wednesday afternoon following a long illness.
 The deceased was born in Robinson, Maine, 56 years ago the son of Benja- min and Ann Lord Blackwood. MT Biackwood has spent most of his life in this city where he has been en- ployed in the gun making business He was united in marriage with Cath eran Mcdonald in St. Patrick's church thirty-six years ago.
 Mir. Blackwood leaves his wife and two brothers, John and Willard Black wood and two sisters, Hattie and Elm ma Blackwood.
 Miss Elizabeth K. Sheffield.
 Following a long illness Miss Eliz- abeth K Sheffield died at her home or Cliff street on Monday. The cause of her death was a severe shock from which she did not rally.
 She was born in Windham and was in the 83d year of her age. She was the daughter of George H. Sheffield, a native of New London, and Sally Champlin Sheffield who was born 1T Newport, R, I. For years Miss Shef- field was one of the leading dress makers of Norwich and was employ ed by the prominent families. For 2s years She had resided in New London but returned to this city about tive years ago. For a number of year; the deceased had led a retired life. A brother, George W. Sheffield rSsse6 away in 1881 and sister died about nine years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-21
Let Me Prove This Free.

My internal method for the treatment and permanent cure of piles .s the cor rect one. Thousands upon thousands of cured eases testify to this, and l want you to try this method at my ex- pense.
 No matter whether your case Is of long standing or recent development-- whether it Is chronic or acute whether it is occasional or permanent you should send for this frees- trial treatment.
 No matter where you live-no matter what your age or occupatfon-if you are troubled with piles, my method will relieve you promptly.
 especially want to send it to those apparently hopeless cases where all forms of ointments, salveA and other local applications have failed.
 want you to realize that my method of treating piles Is the one infaiitbie treatment.
 This liberal offer of free treatment is too important for you 10 neglect a single day Write now. Send no money. Simply mall the coupon--but do this noW-TODAY
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-21
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Jane McGregor Aiken Is visit ing in New Haven.
 Mrs. Frederic W. Cary has returned from Brookline, Mass.
 Mrs. Guy B. Dolbeare of Warren street is in Boston for several weeks.
 Rev. and Mrs. Henry T. Arnold are passing a few weeks in Plainfield and Westfield, N. J., and Newburg, N. r.
 Key. and Mrs. M. George Thompson of Greenwich will be guests while in town of Mir. and Mrs. James Lewis Smith of Broad street.
 Mrs. w. Tyler Browne, regent of Faith Trumbull chapter, D. A. R., left Wednesday for Windsor to attend the regents conference today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-21
PERSONALS

Rev. William Crawford of Norwich was in Noank "Wednesday assisting the regular pastor in conducting the fu- neral services of John Hosford.
 Rear Admiral sCaspar K Goodrich, U. s. N., and Mrs. Goodrich, until re- gently of Pomfret. are spending few days at the Hotel McAipin. New York.