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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
YOUR SICK CHILD
 IS CONSTIPATED! LOOK AT TONGUE
If cross, feVerish or bilious give California Syrup
 of Figs"

No matter what ails your child, gentle, thorough laxative should aI- ways be the first treatment given.
 If your little one is out-of-sorts. half sick, isn't resting, eating and act ing naturally-look, Mother! see if tongue is coated. This is a sure sign that it's little stqmach, liver and bowels are clogged with waste. When cross, irritable, feverish, stomach sour, breath bad or has stomach ache, diarrhoea, sore throat, full of cold, giNS teaspoonful of California Syrup of figs" and in a few hours all the constipated poison, undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of it's little bowels without gripping, and you have well, playful child again.
 Mothers can rest easy after giving this harmless fruit laxative" be- cause it never fails to cieanse the little ones liver and bowels and sweeten the stomach and they. dearly ,ove it's pleasant taste. Full directions for babies. children of all ages and for grown-ups printed on each bottle.
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for bottle of California Syrup of Figs" then see that it is made by the California Fig Syrup Company"-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
SEVERE CROSS EXAMINATION OF
 BRIDGE EXPERT

Leonard o. Hopkins, one of the resident engineers for Strauss Bas- cule Co.,, in charge of the work on the Grand street bridge, underwent a severe cross examination today in the Superior court from Attorney Carl Foster, representing the plaintiffs in the suit of E. DeVoe Tomkins Inc, against the City of Bridgeport for damages of $24O,OOO for cancellation of the bridge contracts. Hopkins was in charge of the work for a time representing J. B. Strauss of Chicago, consulting engineer.
 He told of many instances in which he said the manner the contractors carried on the work delayed the progress. He was questioned at length on these features by Attorney Foster today.
 The defense has a number of wit nesses to put on the stand.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
IoHN J. O,CONNOR.

The funeral of John J. O'Connor was held this morning from the late home, 2S4 Cottage street, at 8:SO, and from Sacred Heart church at , o'clock. The solemn high requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Thomas J. Mooney, assisted by Rev. Edward Sullivan as deacon and Rev. Philip Massicotte as sub-deacon. Responses were sung by the church choir. A delegation from the Order of Tigers also attended.
 The bearers were Michael McCar- thy. Charles Goebel, Patrick OLeary' David Mccarthy, Samuel Barrows and John Flaherty. Interment was in 1 St. MichaeTs cemetery, Rev. T. J. Mooney read the commital service al
 the grave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
RUOSS REPORTED
 AS WOUNDED

MT. and Mrs. John J. Ruoss, 649 Housatonic avenue. received a tele- gram Dec. 3, that MT. Ruoss' brother, Eugene Ruoss had been severely wounded in action Oct. 10th. Private Ruoss who was sent by Draft Board 4, was employed as a father by Marsh Brothers, and made his home with his brother, William Ruoss, 90 Tom Thumb street. He was well known in the North End where he was a member of the 8th District Republi- can Club. and a ball player with the North End A. c. No word has been received from him as to the extent of his injuries
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
BUILDERS SEND FORMAL
 HOUSING PROTEST TO-DAY

pletion of such government housing projects as are not actually now in the works was voiced last night at a meeting of the Master Builders ex- change held in the Sagal building and attended by 26 firms of master build CTS. During the meeting pictures of the progress of work upon the houses at Crane field in South avenue were shown.
 The formal protest was made in a letter under the authority of the ex- change which has been sent to the senators and representatives, from Connecticut
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
WILSON'S IDEAS ARE NOT AGAINST
 BRITISH INTEREST

London, Dec. 11.---As result of in- formal conversations regarding Pres ident Wilson's freedom of the seas proposals, the British government now is in possession of concrete sugges- tlons which are more understandable than the free seas" clause in MT. Wilson's IA points, according to the Express.
 President Wilson, the newspaper says, has information showing that Great Britain cannot surrender the right of search, the cDntraband law and the right to enforce blockade. It Is understood that MT. Wilson's pro- posals do not include the abandon ment of any of these rights and that they are generally in no wise antag- onistic to British interests.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
.MANSLAUGHTER IS
 LENOCI CHARGE

Alfred Lenoci of PIP Ha1let street, who was arrested yesterday by Detec- tive George Simon for the Naugatuck police has been taken to that city by the authorities and is being held on a charge of manslaughter.
 Lenoci is charged with having run down Michael Phillips of Naugatuck when driving his automobile in that city on November 28. Phillips died in the Waterbury hospital. Lenoci was arrested at the time of the acci- dent but released on $1,OO0 bonds pending the outcome of the injuries sustained by Phillips.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
IN PROBATE COURT.

Administration of the estate of Will liam A. Walker was asked at Pro bate Court this morning, for the pur- pose of defraying the funeral ex- penses. The daughter, Jane Walker asks to be appointed admtnistratriX. There are four sons who are also heirs at law, and the total value of the estate is $500.
 An inventory of the estate of Fedele Del Vecchio was filed by his two brothers. Michael and Joseph Del Vecchio. Land valued at $500 com prises the estate.
 There was also filed an inventory of the estate of William Jones ot Fairfield, which consists of cash in City Savings Bank, an automobile, ! motorcycle a Liberty Bond and hold ings in real estate. The total value is appraised at $1131.37.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
DOG OWNERS
 GET FINES

Ansonia, Conn, Dec. 11-Eleven dog owners appeared in City court this morning and were fined for all lowing the animals to run loose. The fine, with costs added, amounted in each case to $14.6O. Last Saturday nine owners of dogs were each fined s3 and costs in City court for the same offense.
 These cases are the result of visit here of Dr. George T. Crowley, ot New Britain, special deputy of the state commissioner of domestic ami ngals. following an outbreak of rabies A number of persons have been bit ten, four of whom are taking the Pasteur treatment. One of the patti ents was bitten by a pet Angora cat which developed hydrophobia after oeing bitten by dog.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
RAIN ARRESTED
 FOR NON-SUPPORT

John Rohn of 100 Johnson street was arrested by Sergeant Cassidy Of the Third precinct this afternoon on a charge of non-support. He was later released under a bond of $50. A complaint was made to the police some time ago by his wife, Mary Rohn, of the same address. She al ] leged that Rohn had failed to provide proper support for her and their , children, and warrant was issued
 for the mans arrest.
 He disappeared from the city but today the police obtained information | that he would return and when he :, appeared at the Johnson street ad-
 dress he was placed under arrest.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
First Units of 76th Division Land Today
 From KrOOnland
CContinued From Page one.1

Officers of the Canopic said the trip across had been very rough.
 The Calamares brought home the first large detachment of overseas naval forces since the signing of the armistice All were navy aviators, re- leased by the cessation of hostilities from patrol work along the French coast.
 With them were A members of troupe of entertainers, many of them professionals and all navy men, who had appeared during hours off duty before sick and wounded in navy and army hispitaIs in the coastal prov inces of France.
 Jack Donnelly of Providence, R. l., champion heavyweight boxer of the navy, also was aboard, with a string of 25 victories, including a decision over the French heavyweight. Loirie, to his credit.
 New York, Dec. 1.-The British transport Adriatic, from Liverpool, which was due here on Dec. z, passed in at Sandy Hook this afternoon with 2,2SS American troops.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
Cancel Contracts
 on Wooden Ships

Washington, Dec. 11.---Cancellation of all outstanding contracts for con struction of wooden ships where builders have not spent more than $2C0, 900 on a ship has been determined upon by the shipping board.
 This applies to yards on the Allan tic, Gulf and Pacific coasts. Contracts for 16O ships of this type were sus- pended recently, and many of these are affected by the decision, though officials of the board would not at tempt today to estimate the number.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
WHY HAIR FALLS OUT

Dandruff causes a feverish irritation of the scalp, the hair roots shrink, loosen and then the hair comes out fast. To stop falling hair at once and rid the scalp of every particle of dandruff, get a a small bottle of Dan- derine at any drug store, pour little in your hand and rub well into the scalp. After a few applications all dandruff disappears, and the hair stops coming out.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, As. PROBATE COURT,
Bridgeport, December g, 1e

Bridgeport, December g, 1918.
 An agreement for the adoption of Francis Luther Bean, a minor, aged IA years, residing in Bridgeport in said district, having been exhibited to this court by the signers thereof, for ac- ceptance and approval, it is thereupon
 Ordered, That notice be given to all persons interested to appear at the Probate Office in Bridgeport, in said district, on the 18th day of December. A. D. 1918, at 10 o'clock in the fore- noon of said day, then and there to show cause, if any they have, why tho foregoing agreement should not be ac- cepted and approved by this court, by publishing this order of notice once in some newspaper having a circula- l ton in said Probate district
 PAUL L. MILLER, | aSD fudge
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
(,(DI'I(()RA HEALS BURNING

Itching pimples on face. Became little humps and were surrounded by blackheads and scale covered each Could not rest easy in the night Used many things but none seemed to do any good. Sent for free sample Cuti- cura and afterwards bought more. Only used two cakes Soap and two boxes Ointment when was healed.
 From signed statement of Mrs. M. Green, 76 Dunster St., Cambridge, Mass, March 20, 1918.
 Use these super creamy emollients for everyday toilet purposes and pre- vent distressing troubles.
 Sample Each Free By Mall. Address postcard: 'cuttcurA, Dept. H, BestOn." Sold everywhere. Soap 25c. Ointment 25 and 5oc. Talcum 25c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
OBITUARY
WILLIAM JOSEPH CONLON.

The death of William Conlon, seven wear old son of Edward and Dora Conlon. occurred this morning at the home of his parents, 51 Fox street Black Rock. He is survived by hls parents and one brother five years or age. The services will be held at the
 parents home and interment will be | in St. Michaels cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
BEACH HOME RANsACKED.

E. D. Beach of 1533 Boston avenue reported to the police that while he and his family had been away from home his house had been ransacked but that investigation failed to dis. close anything of value as havins been taken.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
FIFTH DISTRICT CLUB HOUSE.

The regular monthly meeting of the Fifth District Republican Social Club was held at ell Norman street last evening. Upon recommendation of Commissioner F. F. Ballard, a conn mittee of five was appointed to locate site for club house to be built as soon as possible.
 The club members voted to take part in the Red Cross drive on Sun day and also voted to start a pinochle tournament Wednesday. A lunch and smoker will be held at every monthly meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
SEWER COMMITTEE MEETS

A meeting of the city Sewer Com mittee will be held tonight in the City Clerks office for the purpose of hearing reports on sewer conditions about the city, and determining what action should be taken in cases where improvements are necessary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
STATE GRANGE MEETING.

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 11-In this mornings business session of the Massachusetts, State Grange, Carlton D. Richardson of West Brookfeld, was elected to the executive commit tee and Mrs. George L. Waterman of PittsficId, a member of the board of trustees for the educational aid board. The report of T. H. Flarity, treasurer, gave grand total assets of $26,591.42.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
TWO BRIDGEPORTERs
 SENTENCED TO JAIL

Sentences under pleas of guilty were Imposed by Judge Edwin s. Thomas in the United States court in New Ha- ven yesterday as follows:
 Carmello Fosso of Bridgeport, for failing to register, sentenced to jail for six months. James Cronan of Bridgeport for seditious utterances, 30 days in jail
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
STAMP SALES.

Yesterdays War Savings Stamp sales in the city amounted to $7,496.84 making a total up to date of $1,S77, 19703. The state sales were S42,- 6O1.52 with a grand total of $14,663,- S74.42.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11

Tea imported into the United States in the year ending June 30, amounted to 14S, 900 pounds compared with 5,984,OOO pounds a year ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11

Concord, N. H., Dec. 11-Lester c. Dole, for forty years athletic instruc- tor at St. PauIs school died last night at his residence here. His pupils had included many famous athletes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-11
ACQUISITION FTEDo

The Committee on Claims filed a requisition this morning with City Auditor Bernard F. Heating for the amount of $13, 800. Of this $5OOe is for the First District, and $8,5O0 for the Second District
 Times Want Ads One Cent a Word
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-15
LETTER CARRIER
TO DELIVER The
THRIFT STAMPS
Single Written Order Will
Bring Regular Supply to
Your Door AS Wanted
BUSINESS MEN GIVE
ADVERTISING SPACE
Pay For ALI Advertising of
War Savings Stamps Ap-
pearing In Papers

A large part of the interest in the |
War Savings Week is due to the |
quarter-page advertisements which |
have been appearing every day in the
papers and which are prepared by the
subcommittee on publicity of the
Chamber Of Commerce War Savings
Committee. This advertising is the
result of a subscription from the mer-
chants of Bridgeport. At first the
plan for War Savings Week was that
the merchants should all devote part
OF their advertising space for the pur-
pose of booming War Savings Stamps;
but later plan was developed where
by collection should be made and
general fund should be provided for
advertising the War Savings Stamps.
Some merchants in addition to con-
trFbuting to the fund, have also given
part Of their space so the advertising
has been extremely effective. The
Publicity Manager of State Director
Cheney's office has expressed great
approval of the advertising campaign
that is being carried on here.
Among the $500 purchasers of War
Savings Stamps is John SimoBo, pre-
scription clerk at the Packard Phar-
macy, at the corner of Park avenue
and State street. Mr.. Simollo be-
lieves with other patriotic young men
that he cannot do more for his gov
eminent that TO lend it his money to
help win the war, and at the same
time procure the soundest investment
in the world for his funds
A well known doctor has started
out to purchase 81 in Thrift Stamps
every single day in the year. He de-
votes to Thrift Stamps his first col
lection from calls on each day. An
effort will he made by the general
committee to have this practice taken
up by a great many doctors.
Superintendent Redgate of the Po-
lice Department has sent word to all
of the police officers to do all in their
power to aid in the sale Of War Saw
ings and Thrift Stamps. Arrange
ments have been made for placing the
stamps on sale in the police depart
ment, and all the officers will have
them brought to their attention.
Mrs. John G. Hughes, Of 40 Dixon
avenue, has left word with the post
| man on her route to deliver to her 81
worth of Is cent Thrift Stamps every
week. Her plan is to acquire 500
worth of War Savings Stamps during
the year, so in addition to the 81
worth which the postman leaves her
each week, she makes up by her own
purchases at the different agencies
the balance of the amount requisite
for acquiring 800 worth during the
year. In this connection the post Of
fee wishes it to be generally known
that postmen will deliver stamps upon
the request of any customer, and
Postmaster Greene has announced
that until the burden becomes too
great on the post office, one written
request for the delivery of stamps at
stated intervals will be complied with
thus doing away with the necessity
of a. customer sending in written
order each week or month that
stamps are desired.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-15
LinOnine is 1907
Efficient

In the cure of bronchial coughs
those distressing, harassing,
hacking coughs that defy other
medicines.
LinOnine, taken at the first
sign of a cold will ''break it up"
over highland the AFTER Eff
FECTS OF LINONINE ARE
HIGHLY BENEFICIAL, which
cannot be said of remedies con-
tanning powerful drugs. Limo
nine is pure, an emulsion of
flax-seed oil, Irish moss and
eucalyptus - Medical science
knows no surer remedy for
coughs and colds and rundown
conditions. LinOnine builds up
the system and restores vital
ity.
Physicians endorse it highly
for growing children.
All Druggists erc to S1.e0.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-15

ened submarie commander is peep
ing out of the coming tower. Below
are the words: Soak him fellows,
it's our old friend the U-53"
The newest feature of the club is
a wel1-equipped department store or
canteen where American sailors and
officers can purchase a great variety
of necessities and 1uXuTies at reason
able prices The kitchen, which is in
charge of a chief petty officer from
Newport, r. L, who won a reputation
feeding thousands in the American
army, turns out the best food ashore
The dry provisions come from the
United States; the fresh meats are
bought ashore. War bread has not
yet invaded this kitchen.
To a chaplain who has just arrived
here from Philadelphia to help watch
over the spiritual welfare of the sail
ors has fallen the task of searching
out the best of the ship talent for the
special entertainments. This padre"
who came originally from Science
tady where he used to be able to call
everybody by their first name, sig
nalized his arrival among the sailors
by bursting into poetry with the fol-
lowing result:
Raise high now your glasses
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-15
A. health to the Navy

A health to the Navy
Together wen drink ere we leave here
tonight;
The Navy forever. In battle victori-
Gus,
Strong may her men be, and valiant
in fight!
May God prosper ever
Her highest endeavor
And make her a bulwark for Country
and right!
Drink now to the Admiral
Raise high your glasses
Ye men of the Navy, to him be ye
true!
Thankful are we for his wisdom and
courage
For the things he has done and the
things he will do.
May God give him strength
Till We conquer at length
For together we fight for the Red,
White and Blue!
And last, let US drink
To cur comrades gone from US,
Who have given their lives in the
fight with the foe;
The price they have paid is the price
of OUT freedom!
A tribute of praise for their service
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-15

Perhaps there are other waters in
the rest Of the Fatherland today.
Tell me OF them.
Is there today a thirst of the Ital-
ian soul which can be assuaged else
where?
Tell me Of it.
Are there other streams in Italy?
1 do not want to remember them.
Nor do you.
, Soldiers from the country, soldiers
from the cities, farmers, artisans,
men of every class and of every pro-
vince in Italy, forget everything else
for the moment and remember that
this water alone is for us the water
of life, regenerating as the water of
baptism.
If there be a stream which flows
near your home, it is of this water
If there be a brook which marks
the limit of your lands, it is of this
water.
If there be fountain in your viii
lage square, it is of this water. It
runs by your walls, before your gates,
through the streets Of all the Italian
cities. 1t runs before the thresholds
of all our homes, of all our churches,
Of all our sanctuaries. It protects
against thu destroyer all our affairs
and all our hearths. From this wa
ter alone can you quench the thirst
Of your women, your sons, and your
elders.
Otherwise they will perish. Other
wise their end will be desolation.
The Likelihood of Italy
Have you understood?
Never before, as here, were life
and death so united into a liberating
and creating power. All the light
of a thousand victorious days does
not equal the light of one day of re-
sistance. We have victory planted In
this stream, and she stands with us
undaunted and mistaken.
We are certain, o soldiers, o de-
tenders, that in a little while, as the
leaves Of spring, the new wings of
victory will burst forth from the I'M
closed wounds, and she will fly there
beyond, above the foreheads of our
dead who stand and wait. Thither
will she fly to the boundaries of those
sepulchres where our heroic dead
sleep, thither, beyond our crosses of
wood and iron, and still farther be-
yond.
And that which was lost for days
shall be regained for centuries. (By
The International News Bureau, Inc,
Boston, Mass.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-15

Our talons are implanted in the
pure substance of the F'atherland,
which is more vital than our flesh it.
self, more dear than our very hearts,
more dear than the hearts of those
who are dear to us.
We stand firm here, o companions.
Our footprints are imprinted on a
shore of destiny
Verify say to you that this I'M
daunted stand against the invader is
more glorious than our trackless ad-
vance on the mountain, infinitely
more glorious than our whirlwind as
sault on that barren hill.
Indeed, I think that 1 do wrong
in calling to your mind the memory
of deed that has been accomplish
ed.
For us today there must be no re-
membr2nce except the remembrance
of our dead who sleep yonder where
we no longer are, and the remem-
I brance of the living who remain be-
| hind US at our affairs and our hearts.
Nothing else matters.
All else must rest in silence.
For a thousand days did we not
/ each day raise aloft our courage, our
arms, our equipment, our skill, and
our numbered strength above the
weakness of dissension, the snares of
treason. and all the mistakes and all
the miseries? But it does not mat
ter.
There, where even the bread in our
pockets weighed US down, did we
hoist our cannon?
We're we borne forward in the i'm
petus of battle where men could
scarcely crawl on hands and feet?
Did we lay the pavements of Ro-
/ man roads where even the claw OF
8 the eagle had not rested?
- 1t does not matter.
The Wings of Victory
This angel of victory who is with
us on this tremendous confine has
not wings; she must not have wings
There was a custom in olden days
according to which the wings of Vic
tory were cut off so that she might
not depart from her place among he1
people. That she may not depart
from us here, let us merciless1y chop
Noff her wings with our axes.
: INITIATED and bleeding, let US bind
her here face to face with the inva-
der. She stands on this bank OF
death as our immortal prisoner, ant
she looks upon US with those virginia
4 eyes of hers which have the hue o.
these holy waters.