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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
PINTYRE & HEATH
 AT THE SHUBERT

The Messrs. Lee and J. J. Shuibert will present Mcintyre & Heath in the musical. extravaganza, Hello Alexan der" at the Shubert theatre, New Haven, for five nights starting New Years Eve, with mattnees on New Years Day Thursday, and Saturday. The book of Hello Alexander" Is by Edgar Smith and Emily M. Young, the lyrics by Alfred Bryan, and the music by Jean Schwartz. In the Juloi- lee of song and dance Mcintyre 6 Heath, the greatest Impersonators of the negro known to the American stage, will be seen for the third time in Q musical production. Some years ago they enjoyed an extraordinary prosperity during three seasons in 'The Ham Tree" and two years ago they were seen with particularly joy ous results in the Winter Garden ex- travagauza, "The Show of Wonders. " Mcintyre & Heath are supreme, in- imitable in their line, Inc Messrs, Shubert have surrounded these ex- traordinary performers with a galaxy of talent, with the result that "Hello Alexander should prove to be a. M. Rgara of laughter, an overwhelpaAn inundat1on of song and dance. Some of the important p1ayers who win ap pear in the support of Mcintyre ( Heath will be Eva Puck, Henrietta Bryon, Lulu Beeson, Trine Hicks Lillian Rosedale, Vivian Holt; Mea, ley Welch, and Montrose; Dan Quin Ian, Clayton & White, Jack gquires Matt Kssfe, Frank Pop) Ward, Jo seDh Kaufman, Otto JohnStone, Johl Bell, as well as a breezy bevy 0 Broadway beauties.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
Representation of
 Ownership False

Homer Craw of Norwalk, has brought action in the Common Pleas Court against Joel H. White of the same place, claiming damages of $1, 900. Craw claims that under rep resentation of ownership, he pur- chased from White, October 1, 1918 a boiler, radiators and other fixtures in property at g Railroad avenue in that place, and started to remove them. He had proceeded but a little with, this work, when he received notification that the articles were the property of William and Mary Grif- fiths of Stamford, who instituted sui for the damage done. He had to re- place articles already taken out.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

sonal injuries. and the other by AL fred Tato of Bethel, driver of the same machine. who claims $500.
 Tato's claim is that to avoid traffic he drove between the rails of the trolley tracks and owing to a faulty condition of the roadbed was unable to turn back to the travelled part of the highway for a considerable dis tance While his machine was on the tracks it was struck by trolley His machine was damaged, and his passenger thrown out and injured.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
Behind =HE FootIights
PLAZA

If you enjoy a real good laugh, and who doesn't, don't fail to see tine fa- nous Lee Kids in their latest picture, Tell it to the Marines" showing for the last time today at the Plaza the atre. These two youngsters are fun- nier than ever in this picture and have succeeded in keeping the audi epces in an Uproar Of laughter the past two days. They hAve 8 dream, aGJer spending the day ptGyang pranks on their parents and the servants, in which they dream about the war. Their dream is all enacted by the use i of mantkins which proved to be one of the most wonderful accomplish ments ever produced on the screen. ] Oh yes, these mischievous youngsters also go on an automobile ride and their experiences are worth witness ing.
 Ruth Curtis and her jazz band leads the vaudeville attractions with songs and Gyncopated music The act Is composed of five men and charming Miss Curtis.
 Mcintyre and Robbins will again present their exceptionally clever comedy sldt, "An Alley Rehearsal '' Mcintyre is the son of the famous Mcintyre of the vaudeville team o1 Mcintyre and Heath, which Is recon mendat1on enough to prove that the act Is a good one
 whaIen and LaF1eur, a. pair od clever acrobats, and Wiki Bird, a. na- tive of Hawaii, who sings and playf Hawaiian tunes on a steel guitar conclude the vaudeville bin to be of. fred for the last time today.
 Riddles of No Mans Land'' is an other big Red Cross picture filled witch human interest showing how the Red Cross is taking care of these lit tie children, bringing them back tC health and teaching them once morC how to play.
 The Hearst International News alst adds to the entertainment of today.
 On Sunday night and for the frs three days of the week the extraor dlnary six reel picture, 'Lafayett We Come,' with D. K Lincoln anC Dolores Cassinel, the famous Italian screen star, will be shown with othe big features.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
WEST END

To be different from any one else in the world and still to be liked by every one who knows you, is the de- sire of Dorothy Gish, who will be seen in picturization of Mark Lee Luther's book, "The Hope Chest" al the West End theatre today.
 Miss Gish has created every part of importance she has ever played She finds things to do that are or ig1nal, funny, and highly entertain Ing. Her every action is something that has never been seen on any screen at any time, and she has 8 new way of doing everything that il done on the stage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
Two Suits Filed
 Against D. & B. R. R.

By permission of the superior court two suits claiming damages for an accident have been filed in the su- perior court against J. Moss Ives, receiver for the Danbury & Bethel Street Railway. Both actions in volVe the same accident which oc- cured in Kenosia avenue ii Dan bury, August 5 last.
 One suit is by Annie Lascari of Bristol, passenger in an automobile, who claims $1,O00 damages for per-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
Monday at the Colonial

Monday evening at the Colonial ball room in Fairfield avenue the McEn- ely Singing orchestra will again be the attraction. This Is good news for the young people of the city as the McEnellys are favorites, always at tract a big crowd, and give good time. There will be a short concert and long evening of dancing, with all of the newest songs and selections, all for the usual admission price- Adv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
NEW YEARS EVE
 AT THE BOYS' CLUB.

On New Years eve at the Boys club building the Bridgeport Boys club will stage ball and entertain ment for the Senior members of the club and their friends. A we'll known orchestra will furnish the music and refreshments will be serv- ed. This promises to be one of the affairs of the city and there will be 0 large crowd to take part in the festivities. It will also mark re- union of the Boys in this institution, who,have gone away to warNa and who are home for the holidays.
 Several vocal selections will be ren- dered by Messrs. Doadero, Scolhns and Clark known as the Boys Cut Trio, which will be we'll appreciated by the gathering, MT. Buckley will will be on hand to give several se- Iections and no doubt he will keeE the crowd in touch with the holiday spirit Miss Lena Turney, club su, perintendent, will be on hand to rem der her favorite melody, ''When Yor and I Were Young, Maggie"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
BILL GOES TO CONFERENCE.

Washington, Dec, 27-The war revenue bill, carrying six billion dol lars in taxes for 1919. and upward ot four billion for 1920, will go to con- ference between the house and zen ate Monday, under an agreement reached today in the house.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

When merchant said he was not interested in advertising, 1t was never in the experience of The Times be- cause his mind was so tremendously occupied by his rushing trade.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

Intristing Packs About Intristing' People. Mary Watkins keeps rite on chewing gum after all the taist is chewed out, showing she is economi- cal and being a good sine in case she ever gets married.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

Gen.Pershing has ordered all Amer ican commanders to strictly observe and enforce orders against the sale of alcoholic liquors to troops.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

All kinds of shoe leather are calf skin now. and any critter able to walk up to the slaughter house and be killed for old age, is a calf.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

Spoarts. Last Toozday on Aftie AL flanders frunt steps Lew Davis wunt- ed to say his stummick mussels was harder than enybodys in the crowd, and offered to leeve enybody hit him all their mite in the stummick for ? sents, ony nobody thawt it was werth if
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

No matter what you want
 try The Times Want Column
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

Italy's total casualties in the Italian army were placed at 2,S0O,000 men by Col. Ugo Pizzarello of the Italian army, who arrived in New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
Pome by Skinny Martin. The Traveller.

o went in a grate big candy store, Having nuthing elts to do, o, I had no money to buy enything, But I had the plezzure of wawking
 thru.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28
sQANIIIIIlIIAIIEEIIlllIlIiIIIlIHEIliIlIllg. 5 LITTLE BENNY'S 3 2 NOTE BOOK
By LEE PAPE :,
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The Park Ave. News.

The Park Ave. News.
 Sissiety. Mir. Reddy Merfy attended a wedding last Satjdday aftirnoon, seeing it going on In a house on Broad Street vile he was delivering meet for MT. SInit the butcher and attending it 8 little vile thru the back parler window, saying it was quite g. injoy- able site till sumbody pulled down the shade.
 Militerry News. At meeting last Thersday it was decided to make the age limits of members of Compinny B frum to F yeers incloosive, on account of enybody under being too young and anybody over F being too old. Among them present was Gen. rel Skinny Martin, Kernel Puds Sim ldns, Captin Benny Potts and Looten- ants Sid Hunt, Sam Cross and Leroy Shooster.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-28

Times Want Ads One Cent a Word
The Washington times., 1918-01-10
LOST AND FOUND

LAND BAG-Leather. on Chevy Chase car.
W edt "Sday afternoon. containing glasses
ana small amount Of money. Finder phone
North s2e0. 90
COIN PURSE-SInall with change and ring.
'ost January F'n'-- I'll Kindly return
and receive reward, 24os 18th St 10
BkDOCH-SaruonyX stone. engraved with
letter s. Reward II returned TO Apt ~,
The Cumberland. 10
BkAcELET-Gold link; set with diamonds:
lost Monday. January : Finder Ulesse no
lily Mrs. Z. T. SMITH. 1894 p q. Franklin
45fs: reward offered. 10
The Washington times., 1918-01-10
FIRST STEPS TAKEN
TO RELIEVE JAM AS
URGED BY HOLDEN

Following promptly on he approve al
bv Director General OF Railroads Nc
Adoo of Hale Holders report on tue
traffic congestion in the nistrict. the
FIRST actual relief steps were taken to-
day.
Acting upon the request Of the Di-
rector General that an enumeration
OF the hauling equipment = Washing
ton be made. Commissioner Brownlow
Today instructed Major Pullman to
confer with r. p. Andrews. president
of the Retail Merchants Association,
aver the details of the enumeration.
The enumeraton OF trucks and
equipment in the District il to be fol-
lowed by the operation NJ the pool
recommended by Hale Holden. The
Washington police are to make the
enumeration. The plans for the haul
ing census are being worked out by
Andrews and Major Pullman.
Operation OF the pool OF equipment
will begin as soon as the extent or
The facilities is known. TIE conduct
Of the matter has been left in the
hands OF the merchants by the direc-
tor general
The Washington times., 1918-01-10
ONE SENTENCED
FOR SELLING LIQUOR
ONE AS drunk"

One man was sentenced for selling
Iiauor, one for drunkenness, and two
we're nut on bond after suspended
sentences on charges OF drunkenness
by Judge Harrison, in Police Court
today.
Sam D. Hines, colored. and his wife,
Lucille Hines, both accused OF selling
liouor. were represented by Attorney
Robert I. Miller when their case came
up in court this morning. The case
against the woman was dismissed.
Hines pleaded guilty and was given
the smallest sentence possible under
the law, thirty days in jail and fine
of $500. In default of payment OF
the fine, he will serve thirty days ad-
ditional.
lie Roy c. Berry. a sailor on duty at
the navy yard. was arrested last
night in a lunchroom in Ninth street
northeast He pleaded guilty to
charge of drunkenness. admitting
that he had "sassed a cop" while in
toxicated. He was given a suspended
sentence to allow him to return to
duty at the yard, where he will be
punished by the naval authorities
Calvin Reed, sixty years old. a vet
eran of the civil war, was given a
suspended sentence on the same
charge. He Is an inmate OF the Old
Soldiers Home at Hampton, Va. and
was away from the home on ten
days leave.
william c. Kelly. who was arrested
Tuesday, and who has spent the time
since then recovering at the Wash
ington Asylum Hospital. pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to pay a
fine OF $40 In default of the fine he
will spend ten days in Jail.
william Cassidy forfeited S25 col
lateral and James r. McCool $50 for
failing to appear in answer to
charges of intoxication.
The Washington times., 1918-01-10
WANTED-AGENTS

AGENTS-LAdiss and gentlemen, from IS 70
SO now being earned By representatives
t0s G. orEIs ave Call or write.
The Washington times., 1918-01-10

ANNT-I. REPORT OF THE UNITED
STATES COAL. MANUFACTCRISG COM
PANY for the year ending December ~. 1917.
Amount actually paid in--...-.... 1000 600 %
Amount Of existing debt---.-.--...None
Witness the signatures Of the majority OF
the Board OF Trustees this Sth day Of Janu-
airy, \. u. 1918
WA. II. SMITH. Secretary.
u. Z. STEARI.Y Treasurer
WA. +. MILLER. President
Subscribed and sworn to by VIM. T. Miller
President Of the aforesaid Company, this
Sth day Of January. \. II. 1878.
tSealD AIDES J. BERNHART.
Notary Public.
CMy commission expires February IS. l93L)
The Washington times., 1918-01-10
LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE IS hereby given that. at meeting
OF the stockholders OF The Washington
Land and Mortgage Company. a corporation
created and organized under the laws OF the
State OF West Virginia. held at II O'Clock A.
NJ. ON tho Sth day Of January. 1913. the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:
RESOLVED. first. That the Washington
Land and Mortgage Company. a corporation
created and organized under the laws OF the
State OF West Virginia, does hereby discon-
time business a corporation and surrend-
ers to said State its charter and corporate
franchises. The board OF directors will pro-
cced to convert the property. chooses in &c
ton and all assets OF this corporation into
cagh. and pay on and discharge all its debts.
liabilities and obligations; and after fully dis
charging all such debts, liabilities and Obli-
cations. divide the remainder among the
stock holders pro rata with their several hold
inEs Of stock. but no such payment shall be
made to any stakeholder until after the pub
Hcatiou Of the notice hereinafter provided.
''RESOLNED. second That the president OF
this corporate cause notice Of the adoption
OF the foregoing resolution TO be published
10 some newspaper of general circulation.
published near the principal office or place
Of business OF this corporation. once a week
for four successive weeks, and that he Ger
tlfy these resolutions TO the secretary OF
state OF the State Of West Virginia, and do
liver TO him a certificate showing the pub
LEGATION Of said notice. as provided by law
Given under my hand this Sth day OF Janu-
AIRY, 1918. CHARLES l.. BCRHANS.
President OF said Corporation.
Attest: wM. 5. QUINTER. Secretary. 10
The Washington times., 1918-01-10
ROOMS AND BOARD
You Find What You Want in These Columns Phone
$500 and Ask for MANAGER OF CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Furnished Rooms With Board

o ST. y. w, ll19-RoOms and board, s55. Ca
between and 3.30. 40
The Washington times., 1918-01-10
LOST AND FOUND

DOG-white Pomeranian: answers 20 the
name Of Bflly. Liberal reward II returned
to J. s. TYREE, 18th and II SITS. N. f.
500 REwARD-white and black female fox
terrier. Return TO sss Z II. n. W. l's
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES leather. containing
money, car ticket and cards and stamps.
lost on Capital Traction car Reward II re
turned to MRS. THOMAS, l72l St y. W.
n. sOO2.
CHOW DoG-Black female with gray tail.
harness but no collar OF: lost Jan. !, from
ZSi0 36th pl. y. W. Reward for, information
leading 70 return Of dog. Phone Cleye. III.
BAG-Brown silk containing two $50 notes
and key. between Monroe st. reservoir and
81 w It. n. W. Liberal reward II returned
to 81 w st. \. w.
GOLD FoUNTAIN PEN-Lost between Union
Station and Capitol Saturday afternoon.
Return to l4os II 81. n. W. Is
STARTING CRANR-For King car. Reward
II returned. DR.. CoOKSEY, l4OS L st. y. W.
WATCH-Lady's Hamilton wrist: initials n
E: n: Liberal reward. return to l5l2 18th
TRAVELLING BAq-Lady's black leather,
crepe dress. pair slippers and other articles.
Reward. Lost January !. Please return TO
sol nth St. apart. ?. i.
COILIE-YeIIow and white; strayed from
residence Saturday night Liberal reward
II returned $50 st. n. W. Answers name
Collie.
GOLD WRIST wATCE-Lost Friday. Dee
=. on the Speedway going from the Pah
American building around ths Speedway TO
Paul Jones' Statue and then returned to Brit
fish Embassy. Liberal reward IL returned 10
British Embassy. IL
The Washington times., 1918-01-10
SPANISH T SSa2Gs OF

Professors from Spain-Conversatlonal Meth
Cd. Rapid Progress. Home Life bldg. N. -.
A CIVIL SERVICE tutor and adviser wanted
TO coach me for Federal nrEt-gTade clerk ex-
an: one specialized IA arithmetic preferred;
Eood compensation to right party. II success
guaranteed. BOX lIq. Times office. Isl
The Washington times., 1918-01-10
SITUATIONS WANTED
Male.

POSITION by legal stenographer and law
clerk: years experience: can handle jus
tice court work: give fun particulars. Ad-
dress T. W. J., 81 I 1t. n. W. 1'i0
COLORED MAN wants work from to g.
waiting two meals in charge OF gentle
mems dept: references HOE U 81. y. W.
Rhone North an 80
The Washington times., 1918-01-10
EDUCATIONAL.

FRENCH. ITALIAN. SPANISH LESSONS.
Gail evenings by appointment. 1913 18th st.
y W II
The Washington times., 1918-01-10

AsHMEAD 81. n. W., s57-ROOms and
board.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19

family who bears the family name.The
other officers chosen yesterday are
Mrs. John Cromwell of New Britain,
who was elected vice president, and
Miss Edith Clarke of Glastonbury
who is to be secretary and treasurer.
The officers were elected at the close
of the business meeting held at the
lake.
The party left yesterday morning
for the lake and returned after one
of the most enjoyable reunions ever
held by this family. These reunions
have been held annually by the Bel
den family for a number of years.
There are at present about Is mem
hers of this family, Of these only one,
F. L. Belden, bears the family name.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19

roadway from under the concrete and
caused parts of it to raise. Because
OF this raise in parts of the concrete
several autOm obiles and wagons have
met with minor accidents at this
point
Browns May Be i'm Italy.
James and Mathew Brown, the two
local colored draftees who were sent
to Camp Devens several months ago,
are believed to be in Italy. The regi-
ment to which the two brothers were
attached at Camp Devens was moved
soon after their arrival at the camp
and sent overseas. Word has been re-
celved from other members of the
regiment announcing their safe arriv-
al in Italy, and it is believed that the
Brown brothers are also there.
Watermelon Gut.
A watermelon cut was held at the
Foresters' hall last night following
the regular meeting OF the lodge. AL
most all the members Of the organi-
cation were present and enjoyed their
portions of the melons. A number of
important business matters we're
transacted at the meeting.
Berlin Briefs.
Miss Irene McKeon has returned
from the Hartford hospital after an
illness OF several weeks
Miss Leora Lewis is spending the
week with relatives in Waterbury.
The benefit dance of the Ber1an
Construction company Office force
will be held tonight at the Berlin
Grange hall. ---4
w. w. Hanna of New Britain has
purchased the lie Clair home on Ber-
lin street and will take up his resi-
dence there this week.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19
Liberty MinstreIs Next Week.

The first performance of the Liber-
.ty Ministries of this town will be
staged at the St Paul hall on Friday
evening of next week. The troup has
been rehearsing under their leader,
Jack Kiley, for several weeks and are
now ready to put on program which
they claim to be the best ever. The
troup is composed of a large mum Der
of local soloists of high order and has
on its pay roll one of the best Choir
uses in the state. The show is to be
given for benefit
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19

Brown sugar sauce Is made by
beating the yolk of an egg light and
the white foamy. Beat half a cup Of
sltted brown sugar into the yolk, then
fold in the white, beat in one CUP Of
hot milk and a teaspoonful of vanilla.
A good crack-fller Is made from
L pound of -four, rubbed smoothly in
little water. Add quarts boiling
water and 1 tablespoonful Of powdered
alum together with bits of torn news
papers. Cook till the whole is like
putty.
Shirred null hats are very becom-
ing TO wee tots.
Long capes Of silk are much
shown and worn.
Shades of brown are increasing
in favor in Paris.
Skirts continue to be irregular
around the bottom.
Two shades of organdie appear
in collarless b1ouses.
Coat dresses for next winter are
being lined with fur
A novel trimming for white serge
Is a checked material.
AS skirts grow more narrow they
naturally grow longer.
Voile shirtWaist froCks have long
Sashes of se1f-material.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19
Concrete Road Graded.

The small stretch of road under the
railroad bridge which has been in
need of repair for SO long has at last
been filled in and graded. The road
here has been in such condition as
to make the town liable for law suits
as several accidents were narrowly
averted due to the condition of this
concrete. Heavy rains washed the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19

Trench hats of soft silk trimmed
with narrow fringe are now in style
TamS are worn this summer. they
are made Of linen with wooden tassels
The girdle makes the costume and
especially when trimmed with wooden
beads.
The heavier dress for summer
may be trimmed with narrow knitted
braid
Many girdles have flying ends
which turn up, forming unique peck
cts for knitting.
Blue serge dresses for small
women are made with short waists
and pleated skirts
"A black serge suit with white
crepe blouse and Waistcoat Of white
fallle silk is a great favorite.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-19

TO bake beans properly they
should be kept covered with water
until the last hour of baking. Then
bring the pork to the top of cups and
back to evaporate the water from the
beans.