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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
HAS BILL FOR
 45O,OOO HOUSES

Paris, Thursday, Feb. 20-(By The Associated Press)-In outlining to- night the difficulties met by the com mission on reparation in determining g the approximate war losses of any one beIiIgerent, Captain Andre Tar dieu, one of the French delegates to the Peace Conference, said that France alone would present a bill for 45O,00O houses which have been de- stroyed This does not include fac tories, 1t was added.
 M Tardieu said the Allies had agreed that Germany must pay to the limit of her capacity, which Is now being determined from divers sources by the committee on reparations.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
JANUARY EXPORTS
 SET RECORD

January exports exceeded in value the total for any previous month in the history of American commerce, according to a statement issued today by the Bureau of Foreign and Domes- tic Commerce, Department of Com merce.
 The export figure announced for January is $623, COG. GOO, as against a total of S566, ,G00, ,OO0 for December, and S505 O0O, 900 for January of last year. Only twice before have exports reach ed the $600, ,0O0. 600 mark. During the $ even months of the fiscal year ended with January the exports to- tailed $3,79S, GOO, GOO, as compared with s, 450, ,G00. 0tDO for the corresponding pe- riod of the previous year.
 The value of imports in January was s21S, 900, 900, as compared with S211, ,OO0, 900 in December and 9234, G00, 900 in January, 1918. For the seven months ended with January imports totaIled $1, ,69S, ,o00,O 600. which is a slight gain over the $1. .634. eco, 900 for the sim liar period of the previous year. The excess of exports over imports in January was $40, 0o0 GO, an impress sive total when 1t is remembered that the excess of exports for the entire fiscal year 1914, the last normal year. was only $47O, ,O00 900.
 The imports Of gold amounted to S14,O00 900 for the seven months ended with January. against s79,O00,00 last year. Exports totalIed $423, eco, ,000 for the same period, a.s compared with s173, eco 900 in 1918.
 1 Imports of silver amounted to $41,- ! COG. 600 for the seven months, or prac- ticaIly the same as for the previous year. Exports amounted to SIS, ,OOO,- .
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21

SEALED PROPosALS will bo re- ceived by the State Highway Commit sioner, Fourth Floor, West End, State Capitol Hartford, Connecsicut. until 3 D. nl., Friday, February 18th. 1919, for the following section of state work in accordance with plans and spect1- caions on file in the office of the State Highway Commissioner and at the following places:
 TOWN OF STAMFORD: About 7,300 linear feet o6 Hassam, Concrete, Warrenite Topeka or Asphalt on Barnum avenue. Specifications at office of E, O. Weldon. Division En- gineer, Chamber of Commerce Bads. New Haven, Conn.
 All bids must be aaoocnpon&ed 6y Q surety company bond or a certified check not less than one-thtrd of tAs cost of the work, The State Hfsbway Commissioner reserves tho E4gfH ko reject any and all bidS
 Dated at HastfoCd. Ccnnecttnc<s February IT, 1919.
 O. J, BENNHT
 State Highway Colnnaisstoner, Fourth F9oor, West End Capitol RaAd& Hnrtenrd- Cam
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
DONT'S FOR INVESTORS

It Is admittedly easier to tell the investor what not to do than it Is to tell him what to do. In the experi- ence of everyone engaged in the financial business there come times when clients ask for advice that will guide them in the selection of securi- ties tbat will best fit their demands from the standpoints of security, pro duc.iyity and marketa biIity. Under such circumstances the house should Icy all the facts before the client in- Iicating the advantages and disad- vantases and endeavOr to advise to the best interests of the purchaser.
 The investment house, being ex- perienced in the ways of securities, the market and knowing the pitfalls of the uninitiate5 can thus prove of valuable service.
 For the investor contemplating the purchase of securities, who has not established a connection with an in vestment house, the following notes of warning may be of value:
 Don't permit yourself to be per suaded to dispose of your Liberty bonds for other securities promising much larger rate of income.
 Don't invest in more securities than you can afford to pay for and carry without undue sacrifice.
 Don't attempt to become 8 large in vestor Immediately. Begin in a small way and be cautious.
 Don't select an investment house through which to do your trading on the mere personality of a salesman. Investigate the standing of the house most thoroughly before entrusting your funds to its control.
 Don't dispose of holdings because today's published market price shows less than you paid. Market price does not alwo-s reflect intrinsic yalre
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21

AMX LAURA eH1IIh
 vs. Order of Notice JOHN JOSEPH SMITH STATE OF CONNECTTCUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, s. SUPERIOR COURT,
 Bridgeport, Feb. 90. A. D. 1s1s Upon the complaint of the said Amy Laura Smith, praying dor reasons therein set forth. for divorce and custody of minor children, returnable to the Superior Court in and for Fa1r- field County, on the first Tuesday of March, 1919.
 It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that John Joseph Smith, the said defendant, is absent from thtH state and gone to parts unknown.
 Therefore, Ordered, that notice of the pendenoy of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Times, a newspaper print ed in Bridgeport, in said county. three times succeasively. commencing on or before the goth day Of February, A D. 191g.
 FRED W. TRACY, Clerk Of the Superior Court for FaAr- field County, B2oB&
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
 DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss
February 3, 1919.

February 3. 1919. Estate of Patrick CoughIin, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis .rict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 MARY COUGHLIN,
 EXecutrix- .425 IfndIev Street B20s%p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21

ARE YOU LEAVING BRIDGEPORT? If so let us purchase your House hold Furniture and effects-Spot Cash Call, write or phone. The Bridgeport Auction Company 2S6-2SS Fairfield Avenue, Phones Bar. 1906 or Bar. 9S2-13.
 B1ss n
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
STATE OF CONNKOrHOUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, S. PROBATE COURT,

FebrNery 16, 1N1s Estate of Caroline Judson Caief, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis- trict, deceased
 The Court Of Probate for the Dis trict Of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement, Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested. within saiA time, will be debarred Q recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 FRANK HUBBARD,
 Administrator. 131 Lorraine St, Brideport, Conn.
 B1osk
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21

President Wilson's first ofhciu act after returning to the United S<ates will be 10 sign the war revenLe bill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21

900, as against S52, 900 900 for the cor responding seven months of the fiscal year 1918.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
Americas New Investment Era Every Investor, Large OF Small Should Select His Securities by the Eight Proven Rules for
 Safe Investment.

Published Department in this newspaper under permission of the and particular
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5 JOHN ST.
PERSONAL TAX NOTICE

Notice is hereby given ''that by an act of the Legislature, 1t is provided that every male person. between the ages of twenty-one and sixty years, shall, except as otherwise provided by law. be liable annually to pay per sonal tax of two dollars for town and state taxes, In lieu Of a poll and com mutation tax This tax Is due and payable at the office of the tax col lector. Rooms 4 and 5, City Hall, Bridgeport, Conn, on and after Feb ruary l, 1919.
 The undersigned will be at sa4d of flee between the hours of a. m. and D. m for the purpose of collecting said tax
 HOWARD F. SMITH B4haA Collector.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21

FOR SALE-Private family would like to find some kind person in the country who would give their 8 year old organ horse a. good home. Is used to all kinds of farm work and a very nice driver. A regular pet
 Not afraid of any objects, is chunky built and a fine plough horse for good r0me and 1ferences- Price very low. Money no object. Horse delivered Private estate, 35 Cooke St, Waterbury, Conn. Tel Water bury, 22S2-13. a*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21

YALE MIsFrT CLOTHING CO, D. ys highest prices for gents second hand clothing. Send postal, will
 call, 63S Main St. L9"tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21

FLATS TO RENT-SmaIl furnished flat, use of laundry, no objection to child; also apartments S5 a-l S6. 405 John St. Tel. Bar. 10s7-14.
 B21S%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21

FURS REPAIRED, altered and dyed.
 We sell furs at retail. wholesale
 prices. A Tesinyr Fur Shop, 119 . Broad street, upstairs. I15"tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
TO-DAY'S WANTS

LOST-Black Boston bull dog, white breast; license tag 5o04- Reward
 Return Acorn Club. B21s%p
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PRINTING
FLORIST

VIM, 191S-ln account of business trouble will sell this truck used but four months, with four new tires, and in perfect condition, for $500. Apply 6sO Fairfield Ave, Bridge port. B21s%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21

LADIES GUARANTEED PLACER OFFER - Ladies' boys, girls our guaranteed plaCeTs pay S6 dozen.
 Tri6i dozen forwarded any address S15. Independent employment Ste vensOns Institute, Bridgeport, Conn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21

JENNIE O. WARD
 vs, Order of Notice PATRICK J. WARD
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21

ALL KINDS second hand tools, dia- monds, watches jewelry, clothing. gold. silver and platinum. The Bridgeport Loan Co. 325 Stratford Av.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21

OVER $s,0OO NET PROFITS ON investment of $1O0. Is 1t possible? Yes. Let me prove it. Facts from United States government experts and bona fde e S'ueers' reports. Proposition limf' e J a few. F. A. Porter. 100 Broadway, New York
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21

CARPENTER AND BUrLDER-Job- hing and garage wo-k speciality
 Geo 1T. French. No 1S2 French St. Tel. Bar 4O41-3 O. 3177 A15sS*p
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MISCELLANEOUS Continued from Preceding Page)
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SEALED PROPOSALS will be r,

131 Lorraine St, Brideport, Conn.
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435 Ltnd1ey Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-14
Little Bobbie and His Pa
BY WILLIAM F.. KIRK.

Pa & Ma e me was all TO go to
lax for the end OF the week. the naim
OF the laik is Long Laik. Pa SGD .thay
called it that bcekaus peepul longed
for to he there. but Ma sed they called
ii Long Laik beckaus IL had been a
long time since thare was any fishes
in IL.
But the buties OF Mater are skat-
tered here with Lavish hand sed
lniin-itivc. Ia sed.
d NO.. town vi, sed Ma. | hoap Bobbie
on him.. Ma scd. lie collected about
ten of them las, Summer wen we was
on our outing, Ma sed
We must not antysipate eevils. sed
"a, but we must ever, look UP TO them
thare stars in the. hevings. Pa sed.
for, sed Pa. Gaze on yonder blue body
OF water. scd Pa. stretching almost as
lar as the eye can reach. That is like
e. outward. Did YOU bring them
sausages along? Pa sed to Ma.
no We ie, h ,b"s e ~ ssd Ma Pc
flow OF yure imaEinashun. Ma sed
1t is well TO have butiful tho,s. sed
If IL was not for sausages, You wud
newer have saw sages. sed Pa. Ha.
tia how bu,iful the day is.
Of froth peepul git wen thay are going
maiks them lan. sed Ma
When we got TO the laik Pa started
lot to Put up littel tent. I will now
dig ditch around this here hoam OF
ours. scd Pa. SO If it rains in the mite
the water will run off to the river &
not inaik US SILVER; scd Pa. How Is
That will be luviy. Ma sed. will
watch YOU dig.
So IA started for to dig a ditch &
then ne started for to puff.
Jest litteI out of condishun. he sed
70 Ma In the old days l cud have
d!EEcd all day.
Doant ever tell our nice nabors that.
SGD Ma or thay will think that is how
you used 10 maik .yure living. Can't
You can be cooking the dinner. sed
Pa.
SO Ma e. Nc cooked the dinner.
Evcry thing tasted awful good out in
the open air.
'a smng a song G. ! got stingcd by
. hrc, 10 Ma ddcnt have vary much
inn, Pmt tests the sa i'm it is nice to go
camping ccvcn il + got my beezer
h'InEcd by Il bee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-14
The Rhyming Optimist

Some people. when they want rest.
Lauder costume dressed they hike for
many a mile. They swing their clubs
and hit the air. they dash about the
Links: they never have an hour to
spare: they sleep but forty winks. No
damscl In society has anything on
ihcsc, as hopping on from tee to tee,
they puff and snort and whceZc. And
others who arc quite worn out from
lolling in a Ciair and bossing Office
boys about and eating caviare, when
thcy set out sweet rest TO WOO, make
for the t!mbcrs tall: they tote tent
and Il canoe, Il cooking stove they haul
They argue with the grizzly bear and
dodge tho buffalo and furnish much
attractive fare for 'skcetcrs as they
go. With these still others don't agree,
wrcn weak and worn with care, they
ioddlc 10 a hostelry where nothing's
free but air. They dress for swimming
just at da wn: they. dress for breakfast
gone. they run and dress again. They
dress for golf at half-past three. don
driving toys at four, at five O'clock
they dress for tea. at eight they dress
some more. But Wien I'm tired al
ways choose a plan that has these
beat. I shed my coat and vest and
shoes and seek my pet retreat. a nook
down by the garden wall. Il chair that
Says a bit, and into this Same chair
sit from morn till dewey eve and
neither cat nor drink. nor hope nor
fear nor Joy nor Rricve. ] do not even
think. Take. IL you really need a rest,
n chair that says a bit. hid in quiet
garden nest and sit and sit and sit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-14
With the Film Folks
STORIES OF SCREEN Actors.

Art Accord, the new Western star,
just returned from France. has n story
10 tell about. u black-skinned soldier
boy in his regiment.
An eNccedinly kind and we'll mean
ms old lady was reprimanding Sam
for smoking the vile tobacco weed
Don't you know. my good man. that
the use of tobacco in any form is very
injurious for the human body. a poor
depraved tobacco addict is as bad off
as the worst drunkard."
'lIordy. an knows it, Teddy All
KNOWS II. but my case is different"
answered Sam. Il done been smoking
ten snipcs day for the last ten years
and J amt nebber got tie habit yet"
That minute edition Of a film star,
Josephine Hill, OF Universal. recently
pulled new one at the Big l. studios.
Miss Hill and Allen Holubar were in
conversat ton concerning the new fea.
tura production, Ambition" which
Holubar is now filming for Universal,
Yes. indeed, Ambition is going to
be one of the biggest pictures Of the
year. In fact, it is going to be a super.
production" said Holubar.
Oh. ] know what that Is" giggled
the Universal starette. its one OF
those pictures without star, and
made up Of nothing but supers"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-14
Answers to Film Fans
BY THE MOVIE EDITOR.

leading role opposite Vol, DaHc in
ease Get H'ar-',d," is cousin O.;
Blanche Sweet and says that Miss
Sweet is responsible for his entering
the movies a; the tender age OF eight
Phoehe,-Fannic Ward will appear
in the first OF the six motion pictures
to be produced in Paris by William
a Brady.
l.. r O.-Madse Kennedy. who has
been spending the summer at B-iar-
ciiffe. has gone 10 the Goldwyn Studios
IN Culver City to begin work on her
next picture. The screen rights TO
two of Wallace Twins stories. Trim
med With Red" and The Blooming
Angel have been obtained for her
Mac.-Georse Loane fuckers next
picture Will he an adaptation OF Alice
iJuer Millcr's Ladies Must Live"
l3etty Compson. who played the lead
ing woman'S part in The Miracle
Man Will do likewise in Miss Miller's
story and opposite her will bc Mahlon
Hamilton. seen recently with Mary
Ptciford in Daddy Long Legs" and
with Anita Stewart in Her Kingdom
o! Dreams"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-14
Brings Zane Grey.s Duane to Life.

4 capacity house saw tho first
showing OF William Farnum in The
Last of the Duanes" at the Colonial
Theater yesterday. This production.
with the famous William Fox star, is
n perturbation of Zane Grey's novel
.,of the same name with scenes laid
in Texas IN the days of border out
-lawry. Mr.. rarnum never has been
rsaen to better advantage in a Western
character role than in his portrayal
of Buck Duane, son of feudist This
young Texan refuses TO fight until
<forced to kill q man in self-dcfensc.
He then is an outlaw until, through
the love Of girl. he receives par
don on condition that he help clean
up a leading band of cattle thieves
and bandits. He does so and earns
both the pardon and the Sirl.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-14
Hm Honest Method.

Two piles OF apples lay on the
ground. One contained a large sized
and rosy selection; the fruit Of the
other was green and small.
Large on the top. sir. and small at
the bottom? inquired tae new assist
ant OF his master. as he prepared to
fill the barrel.
Certainly not" replied the farmer,
virtuously. Honesty Is the best poll
icy. my boy. Put the little apples Mt
the top: and the largo ones at the
bottom"
The assistant complied. His master
was evidently as green as his grcenest
fruit.
rs the barrel full. my lad?" asked
the farmer.
Yes" answered the assistant.
GOOD. said the farmer. Now turn
it upside down and label it!''
DeceivinE the Hoss.
Twice as the GROWER slowly wendell
its way up the steep hill TIC door
opened and slammed. At first the man
inside paid little heed. but the third
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-14
sin Mizzourn" Thrilling.

:. Lovers of melodrama of the better
sort Will have a chance 10 hiss the
Villain at the Isis Theater this week
!. Whcrc "ln Mizzoura." the new Para
i,Hiount-Artcraf; picture, featuring
.Rober; Warwick. is on view. The
evil one is Robert Cain. and eX-
l,ceptionally daStardiy rascal he is.
However Mr.. Cain is n most peaceful
citizen in real life, which is perhaps
the reason why he injects none of
olden days into his performance. He
has an unpleasant part to play, and
he does it with consummate skill
pears as Major Warwick's antagonist
the most thrilling in the picture.
Eileen Percy Is the leading woman.
whom Mr.. Cain. as Travers. tries to
steal from the hero. The picture was
directed by Hugh Ford with his usual
mastery OF screen technique.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-14
Movie Calendar
JoU-~The Miracle Man

|.,- BIJOU-~The Miracle Man.
H. BLUEBIRD-"Let knty DO 1t"
and "Mect tho Wife.
r d II o A ID w a I-knthertne Mac
|aDonaid In "The Thunderbclt.-
COLON1AL-wIllin Fnrnum In
|"The Last of the Dunncs."
lSIS-Robcrt Warwick In GIN
IsMixEourn" and - Naughty Wife,
ODEON-MadEc kern cdy In
"Strictly CONFIDENTIAL"
REN-Mnric wniknmp in 'STcm-
| pest Cody Hits the Trnil- and Tom
MIX In "StnEc-Conch Guard
H. observation-disclosures In 1.-The Brat"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-14
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any topic,
excepting on legal and medical sub
jects, nrc answered free. As all in
guiries are answered directly by per-
sonnI letter, self-addrrshed stamped
. envelope In required. Address The
Times Dispatch Information Bureau,
Richmond, Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-14
,rndre Kennedy a. soubrctte.

,.s"Strictly CONFIDENTIAL by Jerome *.
Jerome, The noted English novelist.
presents delightful Madgc Kennedy in
the best and most amusing role of her
screen career. at the Odcon today and
tomorrow. AS the popular musical
comedy soubrette, the charming little
star is more delightful and irresistible
than ever. See strictly Coniidential'
AT the Odcon. 1t is a bright, rollick-
ing comedy OF saucy soubrette and
seventeen Saucy servants. Its
,Goldwyn Picture.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-14
Weeks Picture Shows

OFFERINGS AT LOCAL HOUSES.

-."The Mfrncle Mnn" Is Grent Picture.
1Fhc ndeniabIy great picture. with
spiritual appeal to which the most sor-
did mind is bound TO respond. The
Miracle Man" began its week run at
the BiJou yesterday 70 aDprcciative au-
f;dienccs. The strength OF the picture
is in the strong group OF players who
. act the leading rolcs-"rhc Miracle
Man" himself. called simply The Pa
triarch' IN the story, which is played
by Joseph !. Bowling: Tom Burke. the
leader OF gang of underworld crooks.
presented by Thomas MeiGhan: The
Frog" and The Dope" two other mem
bers OF the gang. and Rose. the girl.
played by Betty Compson
The picture is a y. W. Griffith pro-
duction from the book by Frank l..
Packard. and the play by George NJ.
lcohan, which had long and success
full run in New York to audiences which
cheerfully paid So a seat to see the
clever presentation OF the power OF
thought Illustrating as ii does in the
story OF what faith can do and present
ing curious phase Of the psychology
of the human mind.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-14
Oct Kntx Do II" ut tic Bluehlrd.

30. Let Katy Do It." featuring Jane
Grey and Tully Marshall and produced
BY d. w. Griffith. Will have its final
pleasing comedy Meet the wife" and
Current Events are the added a:tr1c-
lions on the bill.
TWO big features arc on the pro-
gram for tomorrow and Thursday. The
fascinating MarEarita Fisher vii. hc
seen In one. OF her best comedy
dramas "Tt:&!e from Broadway"
with pretty CHORUS girls in dashinG
costumes. The other big feature VIII
be Joe Martin in Monkey stuff" Joe
is an orang u;an. and his actions
are real comedy.