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The Washington herald., 1919-09-02
HOW AFTER WAR
BERLIN HANDLES
SERVANT PROBLEM

The latest report II the United
States Department of Labor contains
a most interesting report OF the
model contract Of employment for
domestic service in Berlin.
In Berlin. in connection with the
municipal employment exchange. 4
board has been established consts.-
ing OF housewives and representative
Of organized domestic servants. This
board has drawn up a form Of con-
tract for domestic service which Is
to be signed BY both employer and
employe before an engagement Is &C
ceptod.
Following arc some Of the CHIEF
points included in the contract.
l. First. the contract states precise
ly the kind Of work TO be done. the
number Of persons in the household.
the number OF rooms in the house
and provides that remuneration shall
include board, lodging. and a month
" wage to be paid the first Of each
month. The minimum wage for a
beginner is $40 per month with
bonus OF Sl-g5 in recognition Of the
present high cost OF living.
>. The servant rlust be registered
with the local sick fund, with pro
visions for wage deductions TO meet
/ the sick benefit fund
I 3. The contract must give fnforrna-
4 tion as to the servants experience.
training and educst ton
I The room provided for the serv-
ant must have a lock and key. a bei
FOR her CNcluIve use. an outside win
& dow, a wardrobe washing appliances
and A towel Heat must be provided.
and the servant must be permitted
the use Of th7 bathroom or given
time and money 10 obtain a bath else
where at least once each week.
>. The servant must be on duty
thirteen hours a day, Of which two
hours are allowed for meals.
/ G. Any work done after s p. m. shall
/ he paid for extra, at a rate OF y
cents an hour.
:. The servant Is given free time
| every other Sunday after 3 p. m. and
one free afternoon each week after
s. The servant shall not leave the
house without notifying the employ
/ er. Girls under is years OF age shah
return weekdays not later than 10
! =. m
/ > No wage deductions shall he made
/ for utensils accidentally broken.
/ u. After one years service tbs
/ servant shall be entitled 10 a vaca-
| ton of one week on full pay.
! Il. Two weeks notice shall he given
on leaving the service. or on dis
| charge
] L. II disputes arise while the con-
! tract is in force the matter shall
/ be settled by an arbitration board
| comprising an equal number OF
] housewives and servants.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-02
NOTE THESE LATEST FASHIONS
THEY'RE IN TABLE MANNERS

Even etiquette has its changing
fashions!
Many a debutante and -risinR
man" invited 10 his or her FIRST dim
ner party has tossed on a midnight
pillow, and raptIy consulted some
What To Do Book in an apory
over the proper way with aspara-
gus
And once asparagus was to be
approached only with a fork-but
nowadays IL may be daintily lifted
with the fingers! Fashions have
changed!
The tendency is ever toward sim
plicity. with Dame Curtsey's frown
upon display and elaboration in
service and absurd restrictions in
behavior-and the general rule is
simplicity and inconspicuous be-
haviour.
There are a few main points in
table etiquette which should be OBJ
served by every well-bred and self
respecting individual or family
group:
Children Of 10 or Il years should be
permitted 20 eat at the general table
to obtain training in good manners
anu OteAu ~ AahN A4ltlE pace III A4AN
social life OF the family group.
At the average family table, with
adults only in the group, the mother
should be served first, then the girls
then the boys and the father serves
himself last
When guests are present they should
be served first or IL the meal is semi
formal the hostess should be served
first, and should set the pace for the
guests in the choice Of silver and the
use OF the table equipment OF food
thus sparing the guests embarrass-
ment.
For large formal dinners the hostess
and guest Of honor are served first
and then the guests on one side Of the
table are served before serving on
the other side is begun This is more
practical than serving all the ladies
first
The Washington herald., 1919-09-02
DO YOU KNOW THESE
KITCHEN MEASURES?

By the time the average woman
acquires a household Of her own she
is usually several years removed
from the grade schools and familiar
ity with Blanks Complete Arith-
metiC."
Therefore she is apt to forcet her
simple tables of measurement as TO
how many quarts equal one peck.
Still less likely is she 70 remember
how many tablespoonfu.s equal l
cuDful.
Yet all these measures are neces-
sary and helpful in any kitchen.
Here are some Of the simplest
and some which have been carefully
worked out by household science eN-
perts and are not yet included in
the arithmetics They are for house
wives only,
Thirty-two tabIespoonfuls equal !
pound OF butter.
Two cupfuls butter equal pound.
One pound butter equals 20 butter
balls.
Four cupfuls flour equal l pound.
Two cupfuls sugar equal l pound.
Five cupwuls coffee equal l pouns
One pound coffee equals 20 liquid
cupfuls.
One and seven-eighths cups rice
equal pound.
Two and two-thirds cupfuls corn
meal equal l pound.
Two and two-thirds cornmeal equal
pound.
One cupful liquid 10 cups -four
equals a dough.
One cupful liquid to cupfuls -four
equals a thick batter.
One cupful liquid TO l cup -four
equals a thin batter.
Use teaspoonfuls soda to pint
sour milk.
Use l teaspoonful soda TO l cur
molasses.
One-half teaspoonful cream Of tar
! tar plus l teaspoonful baking soda
| equals . teaspoonfIls baking powder
The Washington herald., 1919-09-02
AN ANTIGAMBLINC
CAMPAIGN STARTED
BY CHINESE WOMEN

Cigarette smoking and gambling
will cease in China II group Of
women students. returned from study
ing in foreign lands. have their way.
These women held a meeting re-
Gently in the headquarters of the
Young Womens Christian Associa-
ton in Shanghai to discuss forms Of
social service for which they might
organize themselves. Various things
were suggested, such as teaching.
leading women's clubs and helping
with music and Sunday school work.
The baby welfare organization de-
sired a campaign against cigarette
smoking and gambling. The students
decided to take it up and rouse pub
lie opinion against both practices by
means of lectures, sermons. talks In
schools and a wide publicity cam
paign.
Mrs. c. c. Chen, of Shanghai. pres
ident of the student committee of the
Y. w. C. A. and two other prominent
Chinese women are acting as the COM
mittee to draw up a statement Of the
purpose of the organization and to
make plans for future work.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-02
GO TO BED GROUCHY
wake UPFEELING
SIMPLY fine
Wonderful How Calotabs, the De-
nauseated Calomel Tablet, Makes
You Feel so Good the Next
Morning.

The old-style calomel was the besy
medicine in the world and the only
thing that could straighten out a
disordered liver. but it had some
serious drawbacks. The gripping and
the sickening after-effects made
many people dread to take it. Now
you can take calomel without the
slightest objection. One Calotab on
the tongue at bedtime with a swal-
low of water-that's all. No taste,
no gripping. no nausea, no saI,s.
Next morning your liver is clean,
your system purified, and you are
feeling like a two-year-old-with a
hearty appetite for breakfast. Eat
what you please-no danger.
Calotabs are so perfect that your
druggist is authorized to refund the
price if you are not delighted. Sold
only in original sealed packages.
price 35 cents. All druggists Hov
have Calotabs.-Adv. -.t ~.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-02
To Discard Freckles,
Tan, Pimples, Blotcbes

The use of creams c1ntAininE animal rreA~
s1metimes causes hair TO grOv You nun no
risk Of acquiring superhuous hair when you
use ordinary meTColized waI There 10 nothing
better for a discolored sAin. the wax actual ~
Absorhs the offensive cutcle-e-aduany gently,
30 there Is no detention indOons and no in
convenience. The discarded complexion naturally
is replaced by a clear. smooth healthy one
fun Of life and expression It's the senHSe
way 10 get nd Of q freckled tanned over-red.
blutchy or pimpled skin. Just procure an ounce
Of meTcoli1sd WAX a. Apy druggists and HpIly
nightly like cold cream erssins in the morn
ing With soap and wateT. n tstes q we-s a.
20 70 complete the transorms don.-ADY.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-02

! Ellen Price was born at Worces-
ter, England, January IT. 1914. the
daughter Of a glove manufacturer.
In 1895 she married Henry Wood,
: head Of large shipping and bank
ing nrm, whose business kept them
Tor some twenty years in France.
Her husband died in 1866. but she
'iived until February 10, 1887.
Her literary career began with a
400 prize temperance tale. She be-
i gan making contributions to Bent
sley's Miscellany, and in 1867. after
her, husbands death, she became
editor and proprietor OF the Argosy,
IN which appeared her later novels.
Her first great success was East
Lynne" in 1851. the book by which
she Is known today. The vogue of
the story was enormous; 1t was
The Washington herald., 1919-09-02

Any appliance which helps
to do a better, biggec days work,
day after day. year after year,
pays for itself many times over.
The electric washer, for ex-
ample, saves fully half the wash
Ing time. These hours saved
are often sufficient for the IRON
ing.
The terms of payment, too,
have been arranged so that the
saving will pay for the machine
and iron.
Call and bo convinced.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-02
An Electric Washer Saves
Somebody's Time-- Your Money

Many when they buy washing machine
OF the first cost of the article itself.
They should think rather of the cost of the operator
Whether or not are the opeaor-somebodys
money Records show that the cost of the appliance the ITEM
the cost of the operator is the big tem
The Washington herald., 1919-09-02
HOROSCOPE.
Tuesday, September =, 1919.

tCopyrisht, 1879, by the Mcclure Newspsp1
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
BIG EATERS GET KIDNEY TROUBLE Take Salts at first sign of Bladder irritation or
 Backache

The American men and wonen must guard constantly against Kidney trouble, because we eat too much and all our food is rich. Our blood is filled with uric acid which the kid neys strive to filter out, they weaken from overwork, become sluggish; the affirmative tissues clog and the result is kidney trouble, bladder weakness and a general decline in health.
 When your kidneys feel like Jumps of lead; your back hurts or the urine is cloudy, full of sediment or you are obliged to seek relief two or three times during the night; if you suffer with sick headache or dizzy, nervous spells, acid stomach, orS you have rheumatism when the weather is bad, get from your pharmacist about four ounces of lad Salts; take a table spoonful in a glass of water before breakfast for a few days and your kidneys will then act fine. This fam ous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithia, and has been used for generations to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys; to neutralize the acids in the urine so it no longer is a source of irritation, thus ending bladder disorders.
 lad Salts is inexpensive; cannot in- jure, make a delightful effervescent lithia-water beverage, and belongs in every home. because nobody can make a mistake by having a good kidney flushing any time.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
SAY SPECUL-ATORS
 HAVE ALL SUGAR SUPPLY CORNERED
Commodity Kept Going Be tween Cities to Escape
 Officers.

With no sugar to sweeten the good things that usually grace the Thanks giving table, no brandy to add zest to the nince pie and the things that can be had, up on an average or 70 per cent. in price, memories of the good old days when eats were chea p and sweet and good cheer was on tap will be called on to supply the vacuum in the feast caused by profit eers and fanatics.
 Sugar! We have no sugar." said the manager of a chain of stores to- day. "Yes. There's lots of refined sugar in the country, am told. The spectators have it all cornered and we can't get but very little. No, l don't know what the people are go- ing to do for Thanksgiving. They'll have to get along without sugar un- less they have some put away for the occasion.'
 The manager of another chain of stores said that large quantity of sugar had come into the city in the past few weeks but that it was then sent back again to New York The owners are keeping the sugar moving so that it can't be seized by the gov ernm ent officials who are looking for profiteers.
 It is the opinion of this man that the owners are keeping the sugar in the expectation that the powers of the Equalization Board will cease on Jan uary l, and they will be able to charge what they please for it after that time.
 He also said that of the five re- fneries in or near New York city, three had closed their plants, because of their inability to get raw sugar to refine, and it looked to him that the sugar situation would get worse in- stead of better.
 Both managers said that the price of other commodities which the good housewife uses to prepare the Thanks giving feast had increased 10 to 20 per cent. over last years prices.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
GENERAL ALARM FOR STUBBORN
 FIRE IN HOUSE

Fire of unknown origin which started in a shed at the rear of house occupied by Frank Kuco and John Kalso, 241 Hallett street, gave firemen a stiff battle for about an hour this morning, and damaged the dewlling to the approximate extent of $400. The loss is covered by insur- ance.
 When the flames were first discov- cred they had communicated with the main building and were rapidly working up between the rear walls. A general alarm was turned in from Box No. 651, at the corner of Han1il- ton and Hallett streets and the fre- men were soon on the job. The To- cation of the blaze caused the fire fighters considerable trouble, and the flames were extin nguished only after a hard fight lasting nearly an hour.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
FIRST ARREST IN ATTEMPT.T
 EvADE FARE
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 declined to pay 12 cents because he believed the transfer to be worth six cents, and he had ridden the same distance in the past for 10 cents. The conductor explained that a transfer is worth only four cents after the passenger has been carried through one zone.
 Riggs then offered to pay 12 cents, but demanded a receipt for his fare. The conductor refused to give him a receipt, saying that he had none with him. Witnesses stated that Riggs then made an attempt to get off the car, but the conductor slam med the door and told the passenger that he must stay on the car until he paid his fare.
 When the trolley reached Bridge port, Riggs and the conductor pro ceeded to the local offices of the com pany, and the argument was taken up again. The passenger refused to pay the fare without obtaining a receipt, and the company officials were evil dently unwilling to give him one. The man was then taken to police head quarters and placed under arrest charged with refusal to pay carfare-
 In court this morning, Riggs at torney argued that the State could not produce witnesses to show the ex- act place where the man boarded the trolley car. Prosecuting Attorney De- Laney held that the check and trans fer was prima facie evidence showing the point where Riggs boarded the car, and this argument was upheld b5 the court. Although no sentence was imposed, Riggs appealed from the de- cision of Judge Wilder, and will carry the case to the higher courts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
DISTRICT OF MILFORD, ss: PROBATE COURT.
November "A, :.

November 24. A. D. 1919.
 Estate of James J. Hickey, late of Milford, in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of Harriet Hickey, praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased may be, proved, approved, and allowed and admitted to probate as per appli- cation on file more fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Milford, in said District, on the 1st day Of December, A D. 1919, at Il o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publish ing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in the Town ot Mill ford, in said District
 a OMAR W. PLATT, Judge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
WILDEST RUMORS
 REGARD GRAVE
 CRISIS POSSIBLE

Rome, Friday. Nov. 21-(By A. P.)-Rumors of the widest charac- ter regarding the possibility of a very serious crisis, involving not only the cabinet but also the reigning house of Italy, are in circulation as the opening of parliament, set for December 1, approaches.
 The socialists, proud of their re- cent victory, are eager to continue what they call their March for ward.'' The older, more authorita- tive members of the party, however, such as Deputy Lurati, leader of the Intransigeants, Deputy Trever, and Signor Modigliania, are against any eXceSSeS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
LAMBS Nf. McCARTHY.

James M. Mccarthy, eO3 Hancock avenue, died Saturday, at the age of 32. He was a foreman for the Ives Mfg Go. for several years He Is survived by four sisters, Mrs. D. Refl- ly, Mrs. Thomas O. Bert, Mrs Geo. Gray and Miss Gertrude Mccarthy, and three brothers, Thomas, William and John Mccarthy. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from the undertaking parlors of M J. Cannon, 315 John street, at S:3O o'clock and from St. Peters church al g o'clock. Burial will be in St. MichaeFs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
ALLEGED HEADQUARTERS HELD.

John A. Lekas of 295 Water street, and John Kontronkis of 749 Lafayette street, alleged proprietors of a gambling house at 163 State street, which was raided by Sergeant Keogh and a squad of policemen early Sun day morning, were arraigned in the city court this morning, charged with keeping a gambling house. Nineteen alleged frequenters were also caught in the raid, and were arraigned in court today. All of the cases were continued until Saturday, and bonds were fixed at $150 for the alleged proprietors and $50 for the frequent CTS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
ATTY. MALLETTE IS APPOINTED
 AS TRUSTEE

The first meeting of the creditors of David T. Lerner, who recently fil- ed a voluntary petition in bankrupt cy, was held this morning, and At torney Robert c. Mallette was elect ed Trustee. No appraisers were ap- pointed as most of the assets are claimed by other parties under con- ditional bills of sale and it Is at pres ent uncertain whether any of the property so claimed will revert to the estate.
 Lerner has been the owner of the Snow Dairy business since the death of the original owner.
 No objection was made to the peti- ton of Emma L. Mahler for a dis charge and her discharge was re- commended by Referee Banks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
READING CALM
 AFTER NIGHT OF MUCH EXCITEMENT

Reading, Pa., Nov. 24-After a night of excitement as the result of determination of citizens to prevent a mass meeting. Reading ca1med down today and confidence was expressed that no more attempts would be made by alleged radicals to stir up unrest in this city.
 Much credit was given to the ener- getic measures taken by Mayor E. H. Filbert, not only in calming the big crowd that surrounded the head quarters of the Socialists last night, but in having the meeting called off.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
CANNOT COLLECT COMMISSION so
 BEGINS SUIT

Alleging he has been unable to col lect commission which was prom ised him by the Bridgeport Engineer ing Co.,. Theodore F. Leonard ot Stratford has brought suit against the concern for S1,8O0 damages.
 Leonard claims that last year he made a contract with the company by the terms of which he was to act as agent for the company and receive a per cent. commission on orders he secured. He says he booked orders which would have entitled him to a commission of S1,316.95 but his de- mand for payment was refused July 6, last.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
FREIGHT TRAIN
 CREW REPORTS SEVERAL HOLDUPS

Stamford, Nov. 24-Members of the freight train crews over the New Haven road arriving here Saturday and last night reported holdups by armed men at Greens Farms, where trains stop awaiting signals. On Sat urday night the head-end man was robbed of his watch and money at the point of revolver and because he resisted he was hit over the head and laid out Last might another crew came in and reported that a man with a gun had held up the flag man as he stood beside the train waving lantern signals. He lost his watch and money.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
BANKRUPTCY PETITION.

New Haven, Conn. Nov. 24-Dan- iel N. Robinson, butcher and grocer, of Ridgef1eld, filed a voluntary peti- ton in bankruptcy today. with debts of s13,329, and assets of s14.194. Arvid Erikson of Hartford. filed a like petition with liabilities of s2,791, and assets of S2,306. t<
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
WILLIAM MERRITT

The funeral of William Merritt, who died in Greensboro, Pa, was held at .S:30. o'clock this morning from the undertaking parlors of Null 1fns, Scott and Redgate and at g o'clock from the Sacred Heart church. Rev. J. A. Sullivan officiat- ed- Miss Lillian Sullivan rendered, Abide With Me" as the body was borne into the church; Ave Marie at the offertory and Nearer My God To Thee" after mass. The bearers were James O'Brien, William Nor rissey, John Weldon, Frank Dono- van, William Penner and William Colgan. Interment was at St. Mi chaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, sA PROBATE COURT,

NoVemDer Z1, 1y19. Estate Panagirta Voutsos. 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 the creditors Of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their ac- counts. properly attested, within said time. will be debarred recovery All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 TONY yOuTSOS. Administrator. asp Address 100 coneress st.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
WITHDRAWAL OF AMERICAN TROOPS
 NOT NECESSARY

Paris, Nov. 24-The withdrawal of the American troops from Coblenz, in occupied Germany, Is not considered in American peace conference circles as necessary in consequence of the failure of the United States Senate to ratify the German peace treaty. It Is contended that the United States is still one of the allied and associated powers, and that the postponement of final action on the treaty does not change its relation to either the asso- ciated powers or to Germany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
BoLsHEvIKI ADVANCING.

London. Nov 24-Continued ad- vances against General Denikine and Admiral Kolchak's forces are claimed in the Russian soviet communicate re- ceived by wireless today. The Bo1- sheviki are asserted to be fast ap- preaching Tsaritzan, on the lower yoiga. They report the capture of nearly 800 prisoners in the region of Tsarefr and 300 in the vicinity of Omsk. Three hundred prisoners were taken when Bistchensk was occupied.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-24
HELD UNDER s1,ooo BONDS.

Arrested yesterday afternoon while trying to sell a stolen automobile robe, Raymond Sherman, of 18th street, New York city, was arratgned in the City court this morning charged with theft. The case was continued until Wednesday, and bonds were fixed at $1, ,O00. Sherman has been in Bridgeport for one week, and it is be- lieved that he has stolen six automo- bile robes in this city during that time. All of the robes have been re- covered by the police.