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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-25

on. Let's see this one thing through
before-before-b
Before Father Andrew returns 4?
We can't, Jim, they wouldn't. They
promised him. Neal doesn't know
what may be coming to him.
who does?"
Jim almost snarled that, then he
laughed again and subsidized with
a lack of faith in his own judgment
which was hardly more satisfactory
than his old habit of laying down
the law.
An right. have it your own way.
just thought I'd like TO- see this
through and have them happy be-
fore fate had a chance to step in"
You keep saying you want to
see this through But it isn't up
to us. It's their affair, and they
don't need us to work it out for
them"
Perhaps you're right. Anyway.
Jeanie is Phoebe's guardian. The
wise old governor saw to that. I'm
glad now. She'll look out for the
kid. But 1 don't want you
worrying. Lilac Lady. I'd spare you
all worry if l could. If only 1
could"
AS Jim ended he drew me into his
arms and close to his heart | felt
him tremble as he laid his lips
against my hair
I'd give you the stars and the
moon If [ could" he whispered.
I'D give YOU the world, dear. Re-
member that. Always remember
that
Keep telling me, dear" I an
swered, thrilling, as l always do in
response to Jim's tenderness. I'd
rather you tell me than just leave
me to remember"
For answer Jim only drew me
closer and held me against his
heart.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-25
When a Girl MQrries"
BY
A New Romantic Serial Dealing With tie Absorbing
Problem of a Girl Wife

! father don't you see what it doe
! to Neal-and Phoebe?"
! ITO Neal and Phoebe? What's il
| to them? Why under the sun dc
| you want to ring them in on youl
! funeral?"
Jim, don't you see?" 1 cried. I'll
| this is my father, then mother never
! had right to marry Father Andrew
! never was married to him in the
! sight of the law And Neal-Nea
! hasn't right to his name. Oh, my
poor darling Neal. Think, think
what this means to him."
Its deuced uncomfortable the
way you put it, Anne. But I'll bel
that any court of law will say he's
! legally Andrew Hyland's son. After
all, your mother buried body she
believed was her husband. She con-
sidered herself a widow, and, by
heck, she was widow as far as she
ever knew. Young Meals all safe.
Well fix it up with this father OF
yours to hold his tongue. So that's
all right"
But it isn't. Jim"' I cried.
phoebe has a right to know. She
must decide whether or not she's
willing to share what's hanging over
Meals head"
"Oh, bunk. You talk as if We
We're living in the Middle Ages" re-
torted Jim, with a callousness l
hadn't heard in his voice for months.
1T doesn't make a darn bit of diff
ference with the kids. People of
to-day are broad minded and
square. The only ones it does af-
feet are yours truly and wife. We
may have an old scamp on our
hands-begging YOUR pardon for
calling your father that"
I'm afraid that's true enough, +"
replied YEARLY. And can't
scare up the proper sentiments
about a long-lost father who dis
starVe. No one can take Father An
drew's place. And this menace to
Meals name and position worried
him terribly, so that's why it has
gotten on my nerves"
Does he take it scriously?" asked
Jim with queer wobbliness in con-
trast TO his cocksureness of q mo-
ment before.
Il wonder Say, an how'd it be
TO get the kids safely married be-
fore we actually know there's a
barrier
Jim, how can you? Didn't they
promise Father Andrew to wait till
he got back? And, anyway, you
surely wouldn't let your little sister
in to share disgrace she may want
TO avoid"
Jim looked at me strangely.
THE Harrison pride-thats what
you're thinking Of" he said. with a
jerky laugh But ! was thinking
she might be better off safely mar
ried. 1t might protect her from
other things. Come on, Anne.
let's see this through to a finish.
They are mad about each other.
They only want half an excuse to
send out the wedding invitations. A
bang-up affair out at Jeanie's. Come
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-25
"The Merry Milkmaids"
at Steele School Tonight

The operetta, The Merry Milk
maids" will be presented tonight for
the second time at 8 o'clock at the
Steele School Building This clever
little musical hit was given last eve
ming, under the direction of Miss
Mary Stewart Blair. at the Boyd Me-
mortal Building. when it was greeted
by an enthusiastic audience. The
proceeds will be devoted to the Di-
vision Street chapel building fund.
The cast of characters is as fol-
lows:
The queen, Mary Rudy: Dorothy
Phoebe Richards; Monica, Anna Nc
KelVey; Margery, Edna Viola Forreri
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-25
OUCH! PAIN! RUB
OUT RHEUMATISM
Stop Suffering! Relief Comes
the Moment You Apply Old
"St. Jacobs Liniment"
rheumatism is pain only. -"

rheumatism is pain only"
Not one case in fifty requires inter-
nal treatment. Stop drugging! Rub
the misery right away. Apply sooth-
ing. penetrating st. Jacobs Lini-
ment" directly upon the tender
spot and relief comes instantly.
st. Jacobs Liniment" conquers pam.
1t is harmless rheumatism liniment
which never disappeints and can not
burn the skin.
Timber up. Stop complaining. I.
Get small trial bottle of 'St. Jacobs
Liniment" at any drug store. and in
just a moment you'll be free from
rheumatic pain, soreness and stiff
ness. Don't suffer. Relief awaits
you. "St. Jacobs Liniment'' is lust
as good for sciatica. neuralgia, lum
bago, backache, sprains and swell
ingS
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-25
CHAPTER CCCLX.
Copyright, 1919, King Feature
Syndicate, Incl

syndicate, lnc.)
This isn't a little worry. Jim. 1t
is a cruel tragedy-and it's mine and
yet not mine" 1 said in response to
Jims invitation that L contide in him
after Father Andrew had started on
his fateful journey to the Canadian
Northwest.
go ahead, then - for mercy's
sake. tell me what you have on your
mind" said Jim irritably. Il sup
pose it's some bunk about Val and
Lane or something like that again.
Well, get it off your chest
The change from tenderness to
irritation puzzled me.
You're overworking, dear" I
said, as much to reassure myself as
TO tell jim that 1 could excuse his
moodiness. That's why you're so
jumpy-my adorable, big husband
one minute with a strong shoulder
all ready for his tired Lilac Lady
to lean on, and moody, small boy
the next
Cut out the rhetoric and speak
your spiel" demanded Jim.
His impatience forced me to
quick, terse speech and so I blurted
things out crudely.
Jim, Father Andrew had a tele-
gram from a man claiming to be my
father, Lucky Lee"
Thought he was killed in rail-
road accident" replied Jim indif-
ferently.
He says that was someone else.
And We couldn't identify the body
properly. 1t was so-marred. And
now this may turn out to be-my
own father. Father Andrews gone
to Canada TO see"
Hope he won't be a disreputable
old cuss," said Jim idly.
Then l burst out with what he
was evidently failing to understand.
But, Jim. if this man is my
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-25
Will Take Off
All Excess Fat

DO you know that there is a simple,
harmless effective remedy for over
fatness that may be used safely and
secretly by any man or woman who
is losing the slimness of youth?
There is; and it is none other than
the tablet form of the now famous
Marmola Prescription. known as
Marmola Prescription Tablets. You
can well expect a reduction of from
two to four pounds a week without
dieting or exercising. Marmola Pre-
scription Tablets are sold by all
druggists at 81. for large case.
or if you prefer you can order direct
from the Marmola Co., SCI Woodward
Ave, Detroit, Mich.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-25

ure in the treatment of the hair. The
hair roots may he developed to q very
remarkable degree by using the pro-
per methods. AS a root-developer
nothing can equal the use of beta
| quinol. This can be secured at any
drug store for SO cents, in one ounce
packages. When mixed with Il half
pint of bay rum and n half pint of
water the developer is ready to use.
1t is not oily, and when used literally
gives all the results which anyone
could wish. BY developing the roots,
the growth is forced, it becomes thick,
vigorous and silky, bald spots fill out,
and instead of shrunken, sick hairs
which fall out readily on combing we
have strong hair, held firmly in the
scalp. thus putting an end to hair
falling.
MRS. A. T. F.@The skin can be
brought back to its original plump
ness and Vigor by the following for
mula. An astonishing result is the
quick disappearance of wrinkles, little
and big. crows feet, and lines of age.
II is simple and can be prepared in a
few moments by adding to half pint
of water one tablespoonful of glycer-
inc and two ounces of eptol, obtained
from your druggist for 80 cents. This
takes years from your appearance,
and is always sure and positive i'm
it's work il you win apply it liber-
ally. every day,
MAY B. T.-As to head wash, ] ad-
wise against using soap or the Taany
shampoos sold. because of the aIkaii
they contain. This dries mp hair Sc
cretions. Get eggol at the drug store
and dissolve teaspoonful OF it in
half a cup of water. You can get
enough eggol for twenty cents
for dozen or more head-washes. 1t is
magic in cleansing hair and scalp and
aids wonderfully in making hair
grow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-25
Sunday School Class Gives
Farewell Surprise Party

Members of Miss Anna S. D. Orth's
Sunday School class of Market
Ssquare Presbyterian Church gave a
farewell surprise party in her honor
last evening, prior to her departure
Tor FLORIDA, where she will spend the
winter. During her absence, Mrs.
Lloyd B. Jones will be in charge of
the class. Those present at the party
We're:
Mrs. +. w. Critchley, Mrs. C. A.
Ewing, Mrs. A. S. Cooper, Mrs. Au-
gustus Wildman, Jr., Mrs. John
Schrumm. Mrs. A. 3. McCleaster,
Mrs. j. E. Miller, Mrs. J. E. Hart
wick, Mrs. e. NJ. Green. Mrs. C. H.
Driggs' Miss Harriet Wagner. Miss
Miriam Snodgrass. Miss Mary Fisher,
Miss Joanna McCarter. Miss Helen
windsor, Miss Annette Altmeier, Miss
caroline Sparrow, Miss Clara Ma
nancy and Miss Ada Glenn.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-25
John A. Marshal Is
HOnored by Company

John \. Marshal, 2345 Derry street,
will have been with the Baltimore
Life Insurance Company exactly S3
years next spring. Mr. Marshal is
manager of the Harrisburg district
fol the company. and i'm honor of their
older members the home office at Bal
timore is about to erect an arch con-
tanning the names of the senior work.
ers.
The company, which was founded
by the late f. S. Strobridge. will place
Mr. Marshars name among the three
oldest agents in the service.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-25
RooseveIt Family to
Conduct Coffee House
IN .fssocinled Prcts.

New York. Nov. 25.-Purely as a
business venture. members of the
Roosevelt family have associa ted
themselves to conduct in New York
coffee house.
The purpose of the company. in
which Theodore. Archibald and Ker-
nit Roosevelt, Jr. Richard Derby and
Philip j. Roosevelt are directors and
for which articles OF incorpora tion
were filed. at Albany yesterday. il to
take over and manage an existing
coffee house on the edge of the White
Light district.
we saw chance to make some
money said one of the directors,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-25
Eyes Strained?

If your eyes are woril-strained or
tired; if your vision is dim or
blurred; if it bothers you to read;
if your eyes burn or itch or ache; if
you wear glasses, get bottle of
Bon-Opto tablets from your drug
gist, dissolve one in a fourth of
glass of water and use from two to
four times day to bathe the eyes.
Bon-Opto he's brought comfort and
relief to the sands and thousands.
Note: Doctors say Bon Optic strengthers eve
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-25
Leader of Anzacs
Sees No Likelihood
of Universal Peace

Sydney. Australia, Nov. 25.-"I
see no likelihood just yet of univer-
sal peace" said Lieutenant General
Sir Harry Chauvel on returning
from war service in Turkey and
Egypt. Until this is within sight
we must be prepared for war" he
added. Sir Harry was the COM
mander of the famous Anzac Corps
and leader of the Australian Light
Horse and New Zealand Mounted
Rifles in Egypt and Palestine.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-25
Beauty Answers
by MADAME MAREE

MINNIE-The great
secret OF making hair
grow is in the deveI-
opment of the vigor of
hair roots. Mere stim :
ulation of the scalp is
not enough. 1t is the
lack of realization of
this fact which is the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-25

ductor moonen both and old
of the which
and above
rugged Practically
tain levers which operators handle
been
am-
liar with working of
venting
out
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Every person, firm or corporation President or non-Tesident) liable 10 taxation on real or personal property in the Town and City of Bridgeport on September l, 1919, MUST FILE with the Tax Commissioner a sworn statement of all taxable property own ed by such person, firm or corporation in the Town and City Of Bridgeport, on specially printed lists furnished by the Tax Commissioner. Such lists must be filed during the month of September, 1919.
 FAILURE so to do will compel the Tax Commissioner to make out such lists from the best information ob- tainable, to which a penalty of ten per cent will be added as by law re- Quired
 LISTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if each barrel or real estate is not separately listed and properly de- scribed, giving metes and bounds: street number or lot number. Build ings thereon must be entered sepa- rately from the land value.
 FAILURE to file list dcprives the owner of the right to appeal to the Board of Relief.
 HOURS: a. m. to p. m. daily: a. m. to 1 p. m. Saturday.
 A. F. CONNOR, L25td~ Tax Commissioner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
TAXPAYERS

Every person, firm CT corporation. resident or nonresident, liable to tax ation on real or personal property in the Town of Stratford on September 1st, 1919, must file with the Board of Assessors a sworn statement of all taxable property owned by such per son, firm or corporation in the Town of Stratford on specially printed listJ furnished by the Assessors. Such lists must be filed during the month of September. 1919.
 Failure to do so will compel the Assessors to make out such lists from the best information obtainabIe, to which a penalty of ten per cent will be added as by the law required. Each parcel of real estate must be described by metes and bounds; by street number and lot humber; all buildings thereon must be entered sep arate from the land.
 Failure to file a list deprives the owner of the right to appeal to the Board of Relief.
 Hours: a. m. to 4 p. m., com mencing September 2, 1919; Satur- days, September 6, 13, 20. from g am. to 12 noon; week of September 25 to October 1st, a. m. to p. m. and ' p. m. to D. m.
 L26tfs BOARD OF ASSESSORS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
OH. SEPTEMBER

Twas eventfde. The small lad s+oo5 on the bridge skipping his hands viz 0rously. Beyond the brow of tha hill dull red glow suffused the sky.
 "Ah little bov,'' remarked the stran- ger, who was a little near-sighted, "it does my heart good to see you appre- Ciate yon cloud effect"
 ''Yes, sir" replied the lad. i've been watching it for ten minutes"
 Upon the boys face there appeared a smile of perfect bliss.
 "A real poet without a doubt, and do you watch the sunset often, little bOy2''
 Sunsets? Why. that ain't a sunset gOv'uor. that's the village schoolhouse burning down. Boys Life for Sep tembcr.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
EIGHT LOCAL
 SOLDIERS BACK
 REGISTER TODAY

The following returned service men have registered with the Welcome Home Bureau at City Hall:
 Overseas.
 Fireman, first class, John J. Rob- ling, S9O Hancock avenue, U. s. s. Huron; seaman, second class, John J. Wallace, Jr., 214 Colorado avenue, U. s. s. F. Prinz; Corporal William T. Cordes, 321 Arctic street, Company E, 6Sth U. s. Infantry; Harry w. Secord, 5I Cannon street, Company D, 4th Engineers; Sergeant s. Dennis, 375 Maple street, Company c, 9th En- gineers; Corporal Harold F. Church, Is Oak street, Headquarters Co.,. 304th Infantry; Adolph Kiezal, 5O4 Myrtle avenue, Graves Registration Service, 34th Division.
 Domestic.
 Machinists Mate, first class. Stephen J. Gaydos, 2O5 Church street, Paris Island, s. c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
HELP wANTED-MALE.
CAT,FSMEN

This advertisement is not intended for the man who usually answers want a acfwv rtfsements The Franklin O.. one of the largest firms in the country dealinr exclusively in bona tfde securi- ties. with branches in all the principal cities. have few vacancieg on their sales force for a few real security salesmen: only those who have pro- duced need apply. To few such men we have n real live proposition to of fer-a security paying good dividends, and can be sold in such small amounts which places it within the reach of everybody. These vacancies will only be filled by permanent men; to those men who think they can qualify. com mission apply after 10 a. m. Suite SIS Liberty Bldg. 1Sb%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
KEPT HIS WORD.

Harold-'I thought you made resolution not to drink any more" Percy-"I did"
 Harold-'But you are drinking as much as ever"
 Percy-'wel1. that isn't any more, is it "-Exchange
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
NOT MUCH .'EATv' IN MEAT"

Camp Cook-Dfd you bring the meat?
 Scout-Sure, l got six cents worth of steak.
 Camp Cook-Are you crazy?
 Scout-No! I paid fifty cents for it. Rows Lifs for Saatamhar.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09

A SALES REPRESENTATIv - A large established manufa cturer. na- tional advertiser. needs a responsi- bIe energetic man to represent them in this territory. Give bank or bus ness references, selling experience if any. E. c. Powers, 45O Fourth Ave. New York city. B12"tf 4 6
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
Attention ] Cash Or Credit
LARGE As9OHTM I'M

ryr-V AND SECOND HAND
 rTlr7sa hold furniture, rugs. beds, sDriuES. tables rocking Morris and Kitchen chair5. pictures, chlr- and glassware. mirrors. .NaseC, R gel s sti- vGT,wLre. etc. Call and inspect our stock. Selling at bargain pr1eeE Terms to suit Bridgeport Auction Sales Co. 2sS FatrHeid Ave. l26 f 70
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES for sale and lots of them:
 one three family house with store, State St. one two family house with store on State St. l.. J. Snyder, I6 I4esbia st. ISs#
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
TO RENT.

AO REIN "A large. airy room suit aple Tor l, or 3 gentlemen. 43 Nordln Ave, West End. L22ssp
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
WANTED TO Hux

WE PAY highest prices TOT second hand furniture. We buy and sell BuruS{esus Furniture Store, ssS State ST. I5arnum 2213-12-
 'I9R2CaNa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
HELP wANTED-FESEALE.

VANTED-A girl IS to 25 years old to clerk in our store. Private fur nishcd rooms with fuel supplied to
 help for light house Keeping free of charge. Country girl preferred. B. Hawley & Co, Slcpney, Conn. I6sr D
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
PASTRY SHOP

LEAE E your orders for birthday wedding and party cakes. All kinds or pastry, bread and rolls. Sprag gue's Barnum 2266-l2
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09

OLD WOMAN wanted to sort rags Piece work IiefL & Son. 6IO Main St. ISs*p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
PATENTS A. M. WOOSTER.

late Examiner U. S. Patent Omca HIS MAIN ST. BRIDGEPORT,
 Send for booklet on patents
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09

FURNITURE Second hand wanted
 Co buy All kinds, including stoye1.
 beds. bureHFl6, carpets- E11EhrsE cash priceo paid. JasEnin, 5a| hLata Et TaI- Bar. 1Qb9 I1alls
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
TODAY'S WANTS

IDEAL. SHOE SHOP-For s10 worth of work done for you l will give s1 worth of work extra. N Cifarelly, 1886 Main st., oppisite Goodsell St.
 l5t*p ,y,-I,, wa, ,g-,,1,f, A,.YE
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09

me for tobacco strip, 9:3O a. m. every day, S2-S3 day. Board, lodging; Iaborers 45 cents hour time One-half overtime 100 laborsrs and woOdsmsl for Yer mont, New Hampshire, Maine state, $50, good board, lOdgtnS- Mrs. CarroI's Agency, 24 Allyn St. Hart ford. Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
Attention !
Wanted for Cash

Wanted for Cash
 HOVJSEITDv ID Furniture nf all kinda Orice Furniture, stock of goods ana t1archandiE every description ought Les us quote god price 1T you have anything to sel Spot cash, Bridgeport Auction Sales Co, Zs6 Fairfield Ave. R6tfs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
HELP WANTED-NIAIE.

tobacco men, 8 day and good board, room near by Re port o'clock every morning ready for work; also farm help. Mrs. CarrolTs Employment Agency. "A Allyn St, Hartford, Conn. I2p*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09

E-URNTTURE Of all kinds. We pay highest price. M Gelfend, success or to Scalley ErDs-. 5O5 Sts.ts St, Phone 1881 2ali%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09

CELL YOUR furniture, antiques, books show cases, stoves, junk,
 merchandise to Daniel P Eeana.
 1885 Main 9L Phone s952-2 EE2s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09

LADIES AND CENTS second hand clothing bought and sold, also fur nlture- Mrs =. Meyer, 419 l.. Main st. E. b174. PSaHS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09

OLD GOLD. silver, e1amonda We pay the best price. First West End JrNeiry store. 1886 State St. Lfb-
 elIy Theatre Bldg. 'ISD2aII@
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09

EsINg FIELD FURNITURE CO.-Best prices paid for second hand furni- rIre. We buy and sell. 1343 Strat- ford Ave Bar. 1OSS-14 P11sS"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09

WANTED TO BUY all kinds of seo-
 end hand furniture Geo. +. To-
 tBns, ksdtield's old stand. A2 liar rssCn St Phone lO15-2- DzI~f
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09

WANTED TO Liberty bonds, War Saving Staups,also partly paid. Pay hish price. 62 Cedar st. Mill Ier. Open evenings.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09

PITTSBURGH Window Cleaning CO.,
 y.Eibner, PrOp.-WindCws washed
 brass cleaned. floors scrubbed; 16d window. S5 Wall St bar. 2541-s.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09

WATCH YOUR wATCHi When ta stops bring it to us We guarantee gatlsfaction. Henry c Reid tz SORs EGom 21O, Conn Nat Bank Bldg- 28gA Main at- hSCEsl"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-09
MISCELLANEOUS

VAYE NIsFFr CLOTHING CO. pays highest prices for gents second hand clothing. Send postal, will
 call. S3G Main sE Lgstg
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-19

BASEL, Feb. 19-The German
Arrnistice Commission will in the fut-
ure be under the control of the Ger
man Foreign Office, according to an
unofficial dispatch received yesterday
from Berlin. The foreign Secretary
Brookdorff- Ranteau will reserve to
himself the supreme dictation of the
pourparlers, but the German Nation
al Assembly, which last week elected
Ebert president of Germany, will be
consulted on all decisive questions.
LONDON, Feb. 19-Esthonian
troops have been forced back from
their positions in Western Russia by
the superior strength of the Red
Guards, according to an official state
ment issued from the Esthonian head
quarters. The fighting in the region
around Pskow still continues.