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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
Second floor.
Plenty of yarn for Cheery sweaters.

sweaters, rainbow of yarns soft and light and fnebu above all glowing with rich color.
 Geranim and coral and blue and pink and all the rest of the lively bright charming colors-wha alng sweat they going to be knitted into for Spring and for Summer sports wear.
 Shetland and Germantown and Vicuna, all ready. For puzzled folks, full directions for knitting Plentiful supply just now of Normal knitting yarn for socks
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
$40 SAP and S45
NEW-A real man s stationery.

A dignifed handsome impressive stationery that man will use with content:-Executive Bond. Fine quality but heavy thick paper and in the large size that gives man plenty of room to write. With envelopes in matching large size and with per- sonality.
 Two dozen each, paper and envelopes in box,- 59c Other new charming stationery for women:- Hmd's English oak, pure white rich tan-65c. Hurd's Early Saxon, three shapes and new delight ful tint of brown,-65c 75c and $1.
 Novel new combination boxes of cards and stationery edges of color and gold pretty plate borders pink white or blue-75c and 9Oc.
 New correspondence stationery in excellent tints cards fit clever new envelopes opening at end-50c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
DEFER DECISION
 IN MINOTTO CASE

Washington, Feb, 2S,-Decision in tho case of Count M4notto, son-in-l law of Louis Swift, the meat packer, charged with being an enemy alien, is held up in the department of labor while there is a further review of the evidence against the count, gathered by the naval intelligence office, which caused his arrest.
 Officials describe Minotto's case as . very unusual one. The evidence shows Chat while Secretary McAdoo was in Buenos Aires as head of the international high commission, culti- vafing relations with Pan-American, Minotto entertained him. Minotto contends that his connection with German banks was severed some time ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
RAWLEY ACCEPTS
 POSITION WITH
 MANUFACTURERS

Announcement of the resignation or George s. Hawley, for the last 2s years court stenegrapher for Fairfield eoun- ty, will come, as a surprise to his many friends at the County building. Mr. Hawley is to become the general man. ager of the Manufacturers association and the Employers association Of Fairfield county. He will assume~hs new duties immediately.
 Resignation of MT. Hawley as steno- grapher, does not mean, however, that he at once gives up his duties at the court house. He will still have gen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
YOrke shirts: first contingent.

Arrived Safe and sound and trim and snappy first contingent of the Yorke shirts for Spring Beauties and novelties! Staples and bran-new pat terms
 What striking color combinations Gay and almost gaudy; but striking responsive chord just the same With all the splendid fit that sets Yorke ahead of all other shirts we know.
 Several men have made their choice already: they be- lieve in getting first pick. $15O and more
 Just inside treetdo
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
DIED

NBRIDE-In this city, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 1918, Mary Rogers, widow of Charles Mcbride, aged 5S years, Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Streck. No, 92 Fourth street, on Saturday, March 3nd., at S:3O a. m., and from The Church of the Blessed Sacrament, at g o'clock.
 Burial in St. Michaers cemetery, Automobile cortege. 28 b%p HAYDEN-In this city, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 1918, Francelia, wife of Fredk. M. Hayden, aged 68 years, 10 months, 21 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 294 Garfield avenue on Saturday, March 2d. at 2;30 p. m.
 Interment at Park cemetery. Au- tomobila cortege. B 2S b" MACNABB-In this city, Feb. 27, 1918, Mrs. Agnes MacNabb.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her Park street, on Saturday, March
 
 Charles church at g a. m.
 Interment St. MichaePs cemetery,
 B 28 b. RICHARDSON-In New York, Feb. 25, 1918, Catherine Heating, wife of William Richardson.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par lors of Cullinan, Mullins, Buckley & Co, 293 Golden Hill street, on Fri day, March 1st, at 8:3O a. m., and from St Patrick's church at a. m. Interment at St. Michaers ceme- tery. a KERRINS-In this city, Feb. 26, 1918, Mary, wife of James Kerrtns. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence 1165 Noble avenue on Friday March 1, at S:30 a. m., and from St. Charles church at g a. m. with solemn high mass
 Interment St Michaers ceme. tery. Automobile cortege. B 27 b"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
SUMMON GRAND JURY TO HEAR
 MURDER CASES
Continued from Page 1.)

If an indictment is found it will clear the way for the trial of the pris- oners at the May term of the court. It has been a practice of the Fairfield County court not to try a capital case at the same term in which the indict- ment is returned.
 There are two others accused of murder who have not yet been before the grand jury, William Jones, ac- cused of the murder of John Asby in a fight November II last at the War ren Brothers camp in Lindley street, and Joseph Laurai, concc ned with Thomas Lomina in the fatal shooting of James Paolino in Lexington avenue January IS. Lomina was held re- sponsible by Coroner Phelan, but 1as not yet been apprehended.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
JOHNSON SUF TERED FRACTURED ANKLE

Alexander Johnson, 36, an electri- clan, of 54 Verncn street, while wir- ing for electric lights in a shop at 932 Broad street today fell from a seven-foot ladder, struck shoe ma chine in his fall and when picked up from the floor, was found to be suf- fering from double fracture of his left ankle which may mean amputa- ton of his foot, He was taken to St Vlncent's hospital
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
Y. W. c "A. FUND
 REACHES TOTAL
 SUM OF. S17,367

At the luncheon of the workers in the Y. W. c. A. campaign, this noon, the total amount reported from Divis- ions A and B was $5,649. Added to yesterdays total this brings the total amount raised so far up to $17,387. There were quite 8 number of indi- vidual gifts that were over $50. Di- vision A brought in s2,103; Division B $1,67o; Business Club teams, s831; High School teams, $7O, and the Ex- ecutive committee, $975.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
The magic of prodium-

 Hire users find that there's magical wear resisting qualities in Republic tires. 1.-The builders of these tires say that it's really no magic, but is inbuilt quail ty, plus the patented Pro- dium process.
 IAnyway, we believe that Republic tires stand pre- eminently for that long service which users de- mand.
 EThat's why we, stock them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28

London, Feb. 28-"English troops carried out g. successful raid last night against the enemy's trenches on Greenland hill, north of the Scarpe river" says today's war office report. Twelve prisoners and machine gun were captured by us. English and Scottish troops also raided German positions in the southern portion of Houtholst forest and brought back 12 prisoners and three machine guns.
 '"rhe enemys artillery was active in the neighborhood of Havrincourt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
DEATH SENTENCE
 FOR MEN CAUGHT
 ASLEEP AT FRONT

Washington Feb. 28- Four American soldiers. caught asleep while doing sentry duty in the first line trenches have been sen- tenced to death, but Gen. Pershing, although he has authority to carry out the sentence, has referred their cases to the war depart ment for review.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
SOUND BRIGHTER AGROUND

Stamford, Feb. 2S-A coastWise freighter believed from shore to be the Merchant and Miners Line Thetis was aground off Todd's point in Long Island sound today. The vessel ap- pears to be resting on a ledge. Com munieation with the vessel is being
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28

eral charge and oversight of the steno- graphic work there through his corps of assistants until his term expires next June. He will give such per sonal supervision as may be necessary to that work.
 Hawley's friends at the court house will regret very much his leaving his position there, as he has not only been a very efficient ,stenographer and re- porter, but has made friends of all who have business in the courts. He is a member of the Bar of Fairfield county, and eminently well fitted by disposition and experience for the new work he is to take up.
 F. A Bennett, who has been secre- tary of the association for the last nine years will remain and carry on the work of the association he has created.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28

Only One 'sBROMO QUTEINE" To get the genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE Tab lets. Look for signature of E. W. GROVE. Cures a Cold t2 On0 day! soc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28

Silk dresses for young folks agloW with charming beauty.
 They have youthful lines. They have smart effect. They have rich color. They have general air of young eager life.
 Maybe ts just the cut of skirt or the trimming, or some other tiny detalbut general effect is heighten ed and beautfed by it.
 Silks used are lustrous and firm and fine. They are used in new clever little fashions. They have been shaped and finished, through each de- tail, by folks who have remarkable skill You will that in the finished dress clearly and peasngly Rich blues and grays and, to up all the favorite hues of the incoming Spring $1950 $2250 $25
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

wood and south of the Scarpe river. The artillery on both sides was active during the early part of the night east of Ypres.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28

opened from Sound Beach. There was a. heavy fog on the sound last night which continued this forenoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28

Under severe French food regula- tions cafes are not allowed to serve sugar, cheese or butter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28

A bill for the 1920 census will be re- ported by the House Census Commit tee in a few day&
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28

Food in War Time" is the title given to a special course at the City College of New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
We've done a
 funny thing.

Maybe,M Men, some of you will think we have been foolish !
 Maybe some of you will think We have lost all judg- ment !
 But we've actually done something that thinking men will appreciate.
 Here is Winter hustling away On flying feet-and we've just had Hart Schaffner & Marx make us up a special lot of mems suits of winter weight l That sure is funny until you stop to think.
 These suits are truly-fine suits. They are built for men who know and appreciate fine clothes; fine both in appear ance and service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28

Sales of war savings certificates from Doc, 1, 1917, to Feb g, 1918, amounts to $sS, ,9e1, SIS,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28

Thirty men are missing from the United States naval tug Cherokee, which foundeTed off the Atlantic coast.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
BRITISH TAKE MACHINE GUNS.

lodges of Italians throughout the coun-
 try has been taken.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-28
AMERICAN HARDWARE
 STORES

EyunrO GFun11nan. Retail Dav1ssS1 EAEREEEzD AYE. AND AuDDziE ST.
Evening star., 1918-07-23

First Lieut.. Arthur T. Elmore,
Marine Corps, native Of Washington.
is dead in France from injuries re-
ceived in an action, according to to-
days casualty list.
Lieut.. Elmore was a son of Frank
H. Elmore. for many years superin-
tendent Of insurance in the Southern
railway, and now assistant manager
Of the insurance bureau Of the ship
ping board In Philadelphia
The young officer only recently
passed his twenty-first birthday. He
was attending college at Charleston.
8. c.. when the United States entered
the war. and he hurried through his
studies. eager to graduate and get
into the fray. As soon as he received
his diploma he enlisted in the Marine
Corps and went to the training camp
at Port Royal. 8. c. He was not in
camp long when he was commissioned.
In his last year at school he was one
OF the seven leading members of the
class.
A brother. Derrell. twenty-four.
also Joined the colors and is now
second lieutenant of an infantry COM
pany in France. There are two other
boys. Frank H, jr., of Atlanta, Ca,
and Harry, living in Baltimore Ar
thur was unmarried His brother, Ber-
rell, is married and his wife is work.
ing in the Federal Reserve Board
while he is fighting at the front.
His mother died when he was a
child and his father then married
Miss Maude Lawton Morgan. Prior
to the removal of the shipping board
to Philadelphia the Elmores lived at
ton Morgan mother of Mr. Eimors.s
second wife. still resides there. She
was grief-stricken this morning over
the death of her daughters stepson.
The notice which the headquarters
of the Marine Corps sent to the for
mer office Of Mr.. Elmore, in the
Southern railway building, contained
no details of how the young lieuten-
ant met death
Evening star., 1918-07-23

(COnClnuOo IfOnt Iutfu I4Bc.J
of the great mistakes they made was
In carrying their civilian refugees
with them-clogging their narrow
roads and impeding the retreat of
their soldiers. We had takenkpossession
of their most productive regions. and
their retreat was through territory
which yielded them nothing. Just
think Of that retreAting army thrown
upon the already impoverished in
habitants Of that section. Why, they'll
starve to death!
Everywhere we went we found
their big guns abandoned. In one
small village we came upon q gun
decorated with flowers and sur
mounted with q portrait Of Emperor
Franz Josef. 1t had been put there by
the italian Inhabitants of the village
to show their happiness at being re-
leased at last from the yoke of the
Italian lawyer govern
ment! How terribly. the Italians must
have treated them! Italy will never
get over this defeat. This was real
help from God. Now. we've got the
a1liesi'' and he struck his left hand
with his right with great force TO en-
phasize his apparent conviction that
Evening star., 1918-07-23

Beef for roasting. and steaks, ac-
cording to the quotations In those
out Of town newspapers. run from rs
per cent to IS per cent cheaper than
Washington's prevailing prices, and
the prices in Louisville and Atlanta
on chuck roast are actually 100 per
cent lower than Washington. The local
administrator permits q 49-cent maxi
mum on fresh eggs here, while ~
cents a dozen is the highest quotation
in the cities used in the compilation
by The Star today
A general merchant in the south
east section Of the city, who handles
groceries rs we'll as many other
things. has written to The Star say
ing he thinks the grocer Of Washing
ton 10 being painted too black" and
stating that the prices quoted in The
Star last Sunday were higher than
the prices being charged by him.
Another retailer. considerably closer
to the heart Of the city. declares that
the prices in Washington are much
higher than they should be. He blames
the commission merchants. This mer-
chant contends that he could sell his
goods at prices 10 to 20 per cent
cheaper were 1t not for the prices
charged by some Of the commission
merchants.
Evening star., 1918-07-23
Settles GET FOOD
CHEAPER THAN D. C.
Figures as Collected by The
Star Show Unmistakable
Gouging Here.

Despite the fact that the local food
administrator insists that food prices
here compare favorably with other
cities and that the situation here is
not one to occasion outcry. store ad-
|vertisements in i've cities in various
sections east Of the Mississippi showed
a vast difference compared with the
prevailing high prices in Washington.
The prices as advertised in these
papers are. arranged in tabulated form
by The Star. and 80 great is tho diff
ference in some Of the quotations.
compared with what the food admin
istration is allowing in Washington.
many housekeepers will be amazed.
Butter Much Higher Here.
In the nve cities fresh print butter
is quoted considerably lower than in
Washington. In Louisville, for in
stance, the price is 45 cents. while
here the food administrator has raised
the maximum price until 1t is now 5S
cents pound.
Standard ham is cheaper in other
cities. Although the local adminis-
traitor has fixed SO cents as the MAXI
mum price here, retailers are allowed
to charge almost anything II they In
sist strongly enough that there Is not
sufficient profit in the fair price quo
tation. One local grocer Is allowed
to charge so cents a pound for ham.
despite the S6-cent maximum and the
fact that he has been reported on two
occasions. The administrations ex-
PLANTATION of this was that this dealer
said be had to charge so cents q
pound to make a decent profit.
Louisville's Lamb Price.
Spring lamb. which long since has
been looked upon as an absolute
luxury by housewives in Washington.
and which is quoted at prices rang
ing from As to S. cents, is being Of
fered to Louisville housekeepers at
Is cents a pound. In Springfield.
Mass, 1t is quoted at 80 cents a pound
and in Atlanta. which Is not looked
upon generally as cheap market, at
80 cents.
The local administrator has fixed IS
cents a pound as the maximum price
FOR lard, while in Norfolk lard IL being
sold at 25 cents a pound. In Montreal,
Canada, despite IT'S four years partic-
ipation in the war. lard Ii selling
Evening star., 1918-07-23
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported to
the health department in the last twenty-four
hours:
Phillip E. and willye n. Taft. girl.
Samuel and Lena Zukerman, girl
John A. and Roberta W. Talbot, girl.
Luther W. and Ida A. Greaver. girl.
John z. and Maui E. Tibbett, boy.
Pedro d. and Eleanor Mora, girl.
Edward and Beatrice Menor, boy.
Evening star., 1918-07-23
- : , = - =
Finds Babe Abandoned.

A girl baby. about three weeks old,
abandoned at 10th street and Penn
sylvania avenue early this morning,
is being taken on an automobile tour
Of the city in charge of an agent of
the board of children's guardians in
Evening star., 1918-07-23
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported to
the health department in the last twenty-four
hours:
Henry AIschwee. % years. 2sos 18th street
northwest.
John 2; Patterson. n years. Georgetown UNI
Ethel N. Hoban. % years, 1T Euclid street
northwest
Thomas J. DAILY, 20 years, ,a1ss G street
northwest.
John Meier. IS years. srd and n streets
northeast.
william Boswell. SO years. 400 h street
southwest.
Robert Brown. 20 years. United States SOL
diers' Home Hospital.
Thomas Grandstan, 4s years, 200 street
northwest.
Mary L. Green. months. 2s1s b street
northwest.
Infant Of John W. and Sarah Staret, 1 day,
718 / street southeast.
Infant of William and Jessie Warner. day,
bl26 Conduit road.
George Hawkins. 10 years, children's Hos
pital.
James E. Thomas. year. 1915 Vermont ave
nue. northwest.
Archibald Ficklin, year. Freedmen's Hos
pital.
mont avenue northwest.
Mary Clark. IS years, Freedmen's Hospital.
Maggie N. Hill. 40 years. TOE Barry place
wiIiiam Bridget, 10 years, Freedmen's Hos
Francis Cooper. month. Freedmen's Hos
Theodore Partella, II months. children.s
Joseph Philips. q days, 7o4 1st street south
west.
Rosa G. Twyman. days, Columbia Hos
pital
Evening star., 1918-07-23

Germany with the consent Of the
officials.
That afternoon. when landed in
Denmark. was happier than I had
ever been in my life, and heaved
that I had at last shaken the dust
Of Germany from my feet and would
soon rejoin my family in the land
Of freedom.
(To Be Continued,
Evening star., 1918-07-23

!. It pays to read the want columns Of
The Star. Hundreds Of situations are
filed through them.
Evening star., 1918-07-23
BORN.

KcLACHLEN. On July 2l. 1918. to Lieut. and
Mrs. LAnier 2: McLAchlen. q son, THOMAS
PARK McLACHLEN.
Evening star., 1918-07-23

an EFFORT to locate her parents. Police
man J. F. Smyth. who found the baby,
took it to the Founding Home. IT'S
18th street.
Evening star., 1918-07-23
KAISER DiSLIKES
WAR AND T00THACHE
AT THE SAME TIME

(continu.a from Third pase.)
Evening star., 1918-07-23

the turning point in the war had been
reached with Italy's collapse.
Then he picked up q newspaper from
the tablet couldn't see which one 1t
was. but It looked like the Nord
Deutche Allgemeine Zeitung-and
remarked: well. Davis, must go
into breakfast. Ny wife is waiting
for mel" and he shook hands with me
again and walked out of the room
to the rear.
Evening star., 1918-07-23
Startling Beef Variations.

q cents.
Evening star., 1918-07-23

ALBANY PHARMACY,
18th and H SITS. NV.
ARNCLD L. BURD,
1892 N. Capitol st.
C. C. CARLsEN,
sos Pa. Ave. Sc.
pARY's.
7O5 18th st. NV.
CAvANAGH & KENDRICK.
3411 NJ St NV.
CENTRAL DRUG CO.,
63s Pa. Ave. NV
l.. R. CoLLIFLOwER,
2s1s 18th St.
ii. CoLaIAN & SON,
1319-21 Tth st. NV.
DAVIS & CHILDS,
lilo 14th St. NV.
J. P. DENow1TZER,
go Pa. Ave. NV.
BARBER q ROSS. Cor. 11th and
3oUBLEDAY-HlLL ELECTRIC c
Evening star., 1918-07-23
See complete DAYLO line af
stores labeled with this Sian

7th and K SITS.
E. A. HAYDEN 4 CO..
I. K. HUNTER,
71s 9th st. NV.
LIGGErrs DRUG STORE.
1905 + st. NV.
VIM. L1FPoLD.
MODERN AUTO SUPPLY CO..
917 81 st, NE.
s248 NJ st. NV.
G. A. MUDDIMAN 4 CO.,
18th and g SITS.
MUNGER BROS.
7le North Capitol st.
1217 Pa. Ave.
Evening star., 1918-07-23

G. A. EMMoNs,
207 Fa. Ave. Sc.
JOHN B. ESPEY CO., Inc.,
zoos Pa. Ave. NV.
W. A. FINCH.
2416 18th st.
VIM. Il. FREY,
1924 14th St. NV.
RICHARD GAsCH & SONS,
G14 9th St. NV.
P. q. GOLDBLATT,
1923 Pa. Ave.
NATHAN GOODMAN,
2010 18th st, NV.
GhocE's.
18th and e SITS. NV.
JOHN c. HALEY,
14ih st. and Vermont Ave.
GUSTAV HARTIG,
500 q st. NE.
WHOLESALE
SITS. NV. 3,
, TT 18th St. NV.
WEBSTER ELECTRIC
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-09
PUBLIC SCHOOL
 HAS FINE RECORD

The attention of the War Savings committee has been especially attract cd to the showing in Thrift Stamps made at the Summerfield school Of which Miss Lena F. Barry is principal The sale this week amounted 10 S311.25. This school was also one or the first to get a perfect score III the Iunior Red Cross work, and its teach ors are subscribers to the Liberty loan +o the extent of 100 per cent. Alto e-ether. the record of the Summerfeld school is one which is pleasing to the scboo1 authorities and the War Say ings committee.
 One of the plans of the War Saw ines committee is to have War Savings ana Thrift Stamps sold at all the base ball games. The War Savings com nittee is endeavoring to secure the co-operation of the Bridgeport base hall management in this matter, and expects that generous sales will re- suit.
 Scout Executive L. J. Argets1nger has offered the Boy Scouts prize con- sisting of a Scout axe and sheath to De given to the Scout who makes the bes' report on, Memorial Day of War Say ings and Thrift Stamps sold by him uI +o that time from the first day of then campaign. The Boy Scouts are greatly interested in this competition and ar' working hard not only to win th' nrize but with the greater ooJect II view of helping the government VII the war