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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-22

If your hair is getting thin or you are troubled with dandruf or itching scalp use Parsian Sage daily for week and you will surely be surprised to see how quickly it stops falling hair and removes
 Before going to bed I rub a little PariSian Sage into my scalp" says a woman whose luxurious soft and fluffy hair is greatly admired. "This keeps my hair from being dry, faded or scraggly helps it to retain it's natural color and beauty. and makes it easy to arrange attractively."
 Beautiful soft, glossy, healthy hair, and lots. of it, is a simple matter for harmless, delicately perfumed, and non greasy invigorator is sold by Hindle Drug Stores and at all good drug and toilet counters. Be sure you get the genuine Parisian Sage (Giroux's) as that has the noney-hack guarantee printed on every bottle--Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-22
FRENCH SEE MASTERY OF MEDITERRANEAN BY
 DIGGING GREAT CANAL

Washington, D. C., August 22.-A deep-sea canal, connecting the Allan tic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea, is the latest solution offered by French naval experts of the problem of a. new naval policy for France, ac- cording to advices just received here from Paris.
 This waterway would link Bor- deaux with the Mediterranean and would be navigable for the largest battleships. As the Kiel Canal gave the Kaiser control of the Baltic, not withstanding the best efforts of the British fleet, French naval experts believe this Canal des Deux Mers," or Canal of the Two Seas, would give France the mastery of the Mediterra- mean, nullifying the boasted impreg- inability of the defenses of Gibraltar.
 Heretofore Frnace has maintained an ample fleet in the Mediterranean, tee ther coasts on the Atlantic and depending upon Great Britain to pro- the Channel
 Bring New Naval Policy.
 With the Bordeaux Canal in opera ton, it is argued, France would be able to pursue naval policy inde- pendent1y of Great Britain. By main could protect both the Atlantic coast and the Mediterranean, as the canal would permit rapid and easy move ment of ships from one base to an other.
 What is believed to be a character istic view among French naval eX- perts is expressed by a writer in the official organ of the French marine. In duScuSSing the question of a French naval policy, he says:
 Let us examine first our naval policy as it existed in the years which preceded the war. That policy was based upon the Entente Cordiale- Under it we kept in the Mediterranean a fleet of sufficient power to assure us of supremacy. Great Britain was charged with the protection of our coasts on the Channel and the ocean.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-22
ssWe Remain at Mercy"

we Remain at Mercy"
 "Should France, in 1921, continue that policy, giving over entirely to Great Britain the duty of protecting the greater part of our coasts? That would mean that we shall remain at the mercy of any change in the polfti- cal alignment of our Allies.
 Ought We then to have as the Americans have, a fleet in the Allan tic and another in the Pacific, a fleet in the ocean and another fleet in the Mediterranean That would be very costly.
 It would seem rather that the time has come for the construction of the famous Canal of the Two Seas, which would link Bordeaux with the Mediterranean
 This canal would cost two or three billions of francs. Aside from it's mili- tary importance, it would constitute a. channel of communication of the first order, and its traffic would be almost as important as that of the Suez Canal. In case of war it would permit of rapid concentrations of our sea forces, such as Napoleon never dreamed of.
 fought to Undertake This"
 France ought to undertake this great work. Throughout the world the nations are debating as to what types of war vessels should be built, without reaching a satisfactory agree ment They fear to expend some hun dreds of millions for warships which may become obsolete before they are completed.
 'fThe Canal of the Two Seas, pro- vided that it is made large enough and deep enough, will remain after ten years, after twenty years, an in strument of unequalIed military value, even as the Kiel Canal, twenty years after its completion, enabled the Ger man squadrons to control the Baltic
 This great undertaking should not frighten the country which gave birth to Ferdinand de Lessons. Let us con- Sstruct the Canal of the Two Seas'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-22
Administer Rugs 27x54 $3.69

A comfortable, cheery room always demands Rug. We don't believe you could se- lect a more appropriate Rug than Administer, especially this convenient size. They are shown in New Fall pat terms of Oriental, Floral and Mottled Effects-A1l perfect goods.
 (Basement.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-22
WORKINGS OF NEW
 STATE LABOR LAW

' Mexico City. August 22.-A law re gently passed and promulgated in the state of Vera Cruz to permit workmen to share in the profits of with much protest and threat is made that if there is any attempt to carry it into effect a general paraly- sis of industry will result.
 The law calls for the establishment of a com mission of seven, three em- ployers and three workmen and chairman selected jointly, in each municipality in the state which, at least once annually, shall call for the books of all industrial concerns and, after a careful audit, shall name the share of the 1aborers. The work men are to receive not less than 10 per cent. of the total net profits No maximum is stated.
 the president of the municipality if his selection cannot be mutually agreed upon by the employers and the workmen. It is pointed out by will almost always result in the nam ing of workman inasmuch as vir- tually all the presidents of munich palities are laborers.
 The profits to be divided, according to law, twill be understood to be the net earnings realized t1 the busi- ness after taking into consideration the interest and the amortization of the capital invested. The interest will not exceed 6To per annum and the amortization will be adjusted ac- cording to the nature of the capital, but must never exceed 10 per cent. of the capital of the immovable es- tate"
 One of the principal objections made to the law is that it is retroact- i've to Feb. 5. 1917. An elaborate e system of embargoes and fines is provided in case the employers fail to comply with the orders of the commission are discovered at tempting to evade any of it's findings. Goods and properties may be sold at public auction to secure payment.
 Mexican newspapers almost as a unit are opposed to the law and are supporting the industries in their att tempt to have federal action taken against it. Committees representing various chambers of commerce have conferred with President Obregon who is now considering if relief meas ures are possible. Legislatures in other states have given indications that similar laws are contemplated there.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-22
S1.95
 and S2.95
Stock Reducing s; of Women's Plum

We closing out all of our selected stock of Women's Pumps, of either 1 strap or strap, in grey, and brown, QD 0E plain trimmed, while others sD Te1 have black leather Cuban and baby heels, valued up to $6.OO-Your choice All White Canvas Pumps and Oxfords for Women and Growing Girls have been reduced of good saving, ideal for the seaso1 Good assortment of sizes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-22
HOW LEWIS GUN WAS T0YED WITH SHOWN
 IN DAMAGE SUIT

London. Aug. 22.-How the Lewis machine gun, which was one of the most effective man-killers used by the Allies in the great war. was turned down" by nearly every great power before the war was brought out in court proceedings here.
 The company that supplied the machine gun to the British army is suing to recover s15, 100000 from the British government. It was testified that Colonel Lewis, the American who invented the gun, first offered lit to the American government but the offer was rejected. Subsequently Germany. Austria, Russia, France land Italy, through their military OK perts. decided that Colonel Lewis was ] all wrong.
 The British government finally fbought three Lewis guns for a test. On August 1, 1914, just before the foutbreak of the war, the British War Office went in for a bust" as one witness declared. and purchased five. From that time utni1 the end of the war thousands were put into action.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-22
AMERICAN INFLUENCE GROWING

Shanghai, Aug. 22.-An indicatio of how swiftly American influence is growing in Shanghai, which is China's greatest commercial center, is to be seen in a comparison of the amount of business done at the American Postal agency in Shanghai with that of post offices in the United States.
 A report issued recently by the post office department which shows post receipts of 50 leading post off, ces in the United States records that only 16 of these made increases in the month of May, '190. over the same month the preceding year and the largest increase was 15.32 per cent. The increase in postal receipts in Shanghai in April, 1921. over the same month the preceding year was 179 per cent. and the May increase was 123 per cent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-22

Commercial aviation has become so important in France that there is published monthly timetable of air services operating in France and al- lied countries, giving such informa- tion as the time of departure and arrival, type of plane employed, sroutes, weight of luggage allowed. yates, and so ou-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-22

Spanish military mission in Eng land.has been instructed to purchase 80 British battle planes, to be used in
 the campaign against the Moors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-22
HAIR HINTS

Helpful Advice for Care of the Hair Worthy the Attention of Everyone
 Who Would Avoid Dandruff, Itch ing Scalp, Gray Hair and Badness
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-22

According to reports received in Chicago a terrific electrical storm which swept over Wisconsin and Illinois resulted in two deaths, fifty persons injured and half a million property damage
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-22

The new national forest area of be- tween 500,000 and 100000 acres at the head of the Allegheny River has of the United States Forest Reserve and the Pennsylvania Forestry De- | pa-tment-
Evening star., 1921-07-17
GREEK IDENTIFIES GREEK.
One Alleges Other Robbed Him of
$3.50 Just Before Christmas.

sanis N. I. Konomopulos. a Greek.
reached this city two days ago and
identified George Papas, another
Greek. as the individual who robbed
him of $3.50 three days before last
Christmas In New York city. Papas.
said by the police to be known In
New York under the name Of Counts.
was arrested by Detectives Sanders
and Evans several days ago because
they were told he was wanted in the
metropolis.
The prisoner denied he was wanted
In New York and later disputed a
finger print Identification received
from that city. Following his identi-
f1cation by Konomopulos, the New
York authorities advised the local
police they would send for him, and
he Is in jail awaiting their arrival.
The complainant told the detectives
ne met Papas In New York the night
OF December % and accepted an In
Wtation to accompany him to his
home to spend the night.
When I got there" he said. II
found he had nothing but a mattress
on the floor. but remained until he
grabbed me by the throat, choked
me and took my $780,"
He said he had Travelled frorn city
20 city In search Of him since that
time. finally learning he was here,
ana coming here to have him ar
rested. A New York officer is ex-
pected here early in the week with
papers for the prisoner. Papas, II
10 STATED, is wanted for violating his
parole at. Great Meadows prison.
Comstock, N. Y.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
GEN. B. K. ROBERTS DIES.
Former Chief of Field Artillery
Succumbs, In Ossining, N. 2.

Brig Gen. Benjamin X. Roberts.
u s. A., retired. former chief Of field
artillery. died suddenly yesterday at
Ossining. N. Y.,' according to word re-
ceived here last night.
Gen. Roberts was born in Tennessee.
November 2s. 1886. He entered the
military service during the civil war.
being appointed a second lieutenant
in the 7th Iowa Cavalry July rs. 1853.
He was honorably mustered out. De-
cember %. 1864. He received the
brevet rank Of major March IS. 1865.
He entered the permanent establish
ment as a second lieutenant Of held
artillery April Is, 1856. promoted to
frst lieutenant February T.. 1867:
captain. April rs, 1888. On October
II, 1899. he was made a major in the
I'd Artillery ant on September %.
1901, attained the rank Of lieutenant
colonel Of field artillery. and August
3, 1903, was made a colonel. He was
appointed brigadier general and chief
of field artillery June -. 1905. He
retired with this rank on June 20.
1905.
Interment will be made today at
Manchester, N. H.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
italian CHAMBER
TO FORM. POLICIES
Civil Strife, Unemployment
and Finances to Be Taken
Up on ReassembIing.
BY the Ansociate ted. Press.

ROME, July 16.-The italian cham
Der will reasonable Monday and the
new ministry will outline its policy,
on which a vote will be taken, giving
an indication of the strength OF the
new premier. Signor Bonomi. The
premier will deal chiefly with the
problem Of restoring state authority,
especially with reference to the sup
preston of the struggles between the
communists and the fascist.
Signor Bonomi has held daily con-
ferences with the leaders of both
sides in an endeavor to find plan
for the cessation Of hostilities. The
government will clear up the finan-
cial problem, outlining plans for the
restoration Of the country's credit
and also plans for unemployment.
in addition to introducing q measure
providing for simplification Of the
states cumbersome bureaucracy.
The foreign policy will be indicated.
and it is expected to contrast with
the policy of renunciation, with
which Count Sforza was charged.
In the matter Of q vote Of confidence
the government Is likely to get a
modest majority. unless the. social
lists abstain. ~ which case Signor
Bonomi would have large majority.
being opposed only by the parties of
the right, the nationalists. fascist
and agrarians. amounting to about
100 votes.
The premier will ask for a five
months provisional budget. About
the beginning of August parliament
will adjourn until November.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
DIPLOMATS SELL SUGAR.
Cuba Adopts New Method to Sell
Enormous Surplus,

HAVANA, July 16.-Cuba will en-
pioy her diplomatic corps in a cam
paign to sell the existing enormous
sugar surplus. under a decision reach
ed today at meeting of the cabinet
with President Zayas. -
The secretary of state was in
structed to initiate negotiations in
every country where Cuba is repre-
scented automatically, for the sale Of
sugar on conditions favorable both to
Cuba and the country approached.
Specific mention was made of Chile
as a possible customer for sugar, de-
natured alcohol and tobacco.
The draft of the presidential decree
providing aid in repatriating.Strand
Haitien and Jamaican labofers, was
discussed and the decree will be
promulgated after certain changes
suggested by the president have been
made.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
WOMAN CANDIDATE
LIKELY IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

ceived with much favor.
The meeting was presided over
by Paul Sleman, chairman OF the
state central committee for the
county. and others present were
State Senator Willis B. Burdette,
States Attorney Thomas L. Daw-
son. Charles F. Kirk. Lewis Keiser.
Carlton B. Stabler. Emory M: Craw-
ford, Frederick NJ. Page. Fred H.
Grimm. John Humphreys. Wilson
L. Townsend, Charles T. Day. Cliff
ton Dronenburg. T. Cranmer Grif-
fifth. w. Harry Beard, Albert War
field and others.
A resolution was adopted re-
questing the chairmen of the vari-
Gus districts Of the county to can
vass their respective districts and
endeavor to ascertain who are will
ing to accept nominations and to
learn. If possible. the sentiment of
the republican voters in regard to
the makeup Of the ticket. and to
report at a meeting OF the state
central and county committees to
be held in Rockville on July 29.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
STILEMAN COUNSEL ILL.
Chief Attorney for Wife Confined
With Pneumonia,

YONKERS. N. Y, July 16.-John F.
Brennan, chief counsel for Mrs Anne U
Stillman in the divorce action brought
by her husband. James A. Stillman, New
York banker. is suffering from pneumonia
and will be confined to his bed for more
than a month. it was said tonight after
conference Of physicians at his home
here. He is seventy years old.
Grave fears are felt by close asso-
ciates Of the attorney because of his ad-
vanced years, although the physicians
announcement said his chances of re-
covery were favorable. His illness will
delay further hearings in the Stillman
case. which were set for July 27.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
DOG FOLLOWS IRAIL;- 81 YES KITTEN
IMPRISONED FOR DAYS IN ORGAN

carpenter work in the Lutheran
church, Middletown. was attracted
by the faint cry of a cat. Search
failed to locate it. He took the
dog to the church and turned 1t
loose. 1t trotted in and out among
the pews, to the pulpit. then to the
rear Of the church and up flight
of stairs to the choir loft, where.
after short search. the. dog
started scratching at the 'front.' OF
the pipe organ.
Cookery opened the door in front
Of the organ and a faint cry of the
kitten was heard.
Repairs were made to the organ
before IL could be used for services.
The cat had chewed and clawed at
a number Of reeds in an effort to
escape.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
RUSH AID FOR VETERANS.
Progress Made on Sweet Bill to
Combine Agencies.

Progress was made by the Senate
nnance committee yesterday in the
consideration of the subcommittee
report on the Sweet bill to consolidate
under one bureau government aeen-
cies dealing with former service
men: The committee agreed to the
most important amendment sug-
gested by the subcommittee, which
WouIo place the veterans bureau
directly under the President.
Efforts are being made by the
committee to report the bill out
tomorrow or Tuesday. For this
reason decision was reached to,Iay
to postpone hearings on the bill for
refunding allied debts, previously set
lot monday, and at which Secretary
Mellon was to appear.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
AMERICAN ENVOY SAILS.
William Phillips, Ambassador to
Netherlands, Aboard the Olympic.

NEW YORK. July 16.-William
Phillips, American ambassador to the
Netherlands, and Mrs. Phillips were
among the passengers on the Olympic
today, which was bound for Cherbourg
and Southampton. More than 600
vessel.
Other passengers included Edward
N. Hurley, Chicago, former chairman
of the United States Shipping Board,
and Miss Dorothy Jardon Of the Chi
cago Opera Company.
The Lapland, also sailing today, had
among it's passengers Frank A. Van
derlip, New York banker. and his
family.
Steamship officials pointed out that,
while travel to Europe Was still
heavy, it was believed return trips
would see an increasing number Of
Americans returning home.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
HOSPITAL CONTRACTS LET
Additions to Sanatorium at Dawson
Springs, Ky, to Cost 100000.

Award Of a contract for the con-
struction OF thirteen additional build
ings at the Dawson Springs sana-
torium at Dawson Springs, KY, to
Algernon Blair Of Montgomery. Ala,
at an Approximate cost of $500, ,0OO,
was announced yesterday by Secre-
tary Mellon.
At the same time Mr.. Mellon an
nounced the award Of a contract for
the mechanical work on the build
ings to cost $196.225. to the Forbes
Manufacturing Co. of Hopkinsville,
KY.
The additional buildings were
necessary he said. to make a COM
plete hospital Of 500 beds for tuber-
culosis patients. The buildings are
to be constructed of freproof ma
terial. and will be completed in six
months, he added.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
WOMAN GIVEN POST.

president Harding has authorized
the appointment Of Mrs. Bernice
Hlacksten to a clerical position in
the classified civil service, without
complying with the requirements of
the civil service rules" Mrs: Black
stem resigned a clerical position in
the Motor Transport Corps, field serv-
Ice OF the War Department. in March,
1919, and since April, 1921, has secy-
ed as temporary clerk in the pub
lie health service
Evening star., 1921-07-17
SEEK FREIGHT RATE CUT.
Railroad Commissions Plan for
Hearing Before the I. C. C.

a. conference Of representatives Of
OF the Mississippi has been called hv
Sonn r. Benton. general counsel for the
commissions. to be held in Chicago JuIy
~. Plans for q fight before the Inter-
Na1e commerce Commission for freight
sate reductions on grain and hay viii be
discussed. 1t was announced.
Hearings on tho case viii, heo;, h.r.
AUGUST Is before Commissioner lewis
while the shippers will endeayor to
snow that reductions are justified by
tne economic condition as 1t afYects
gram production. Mr.. Benton said, they
Will argue also that the railroads derive
a larger pesoentage Of their revenues
from the grain traffic than they do even
from the live stock industry.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
AMERICAN TO WE'D LORD.
Miss Edith Miller and British Peer
Take Out License.

NEW YORK, July ia marriare
license was today issued to Lord
Queensborough. British peer, and Miss
Edith Starr Miller. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Starr Miller of this
city and Newport. The wedding will
take place Tuesday.
Lord Queenborough, who is a SON.
in-law of the late William c. Whit
ney, gave his occupation as a direc-
tor and his age as sixty. Miss Miller is
thirty-three years old. His first wife was
Pauline Whitney, who died in 1916.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
TAKES WISHES TO POPE.
Crown Prince Of Japan Carries
Word From Emperor.

ROME, July 16.-Crown Prince
Hirchito of Japan. after visiting the
principal historical churches Friday
morning. called at the Vatican in the
afternoon and had a cordial interview
with Pope Benedict, with whom he
exchanged presents.
The crown prince told the ipontiff
that Emperor Yoshito had intrusted
him with the mission Of conveying to
the Pope his greetings and wishes for
long and prosperous reign. Pope
Benedict replied that he was much
gratified by the cordial expressions.
Later, on behalf of the pontiff. Car
dinal Gasparri, papal secretary Of
state, made . return visit to the
crown prince in Atiert Palace.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
TWO POLICE SWORN IN.
Many Vacancies Still to Be Filled
on the Force,

w. H. Vermillion and Harry ].
Dolby. the former a Washingtonian
and the latter a former resident of
New Jersey, were sworn in yester-
day as members Of the police force.
There are two dozen vacancies in the
department, which Maj. Gessford. su-
perintendent of police, is anxious to
fill. Three policemen deserted the
past three weeks. The vacancies in
clude those of nineteen privates and
two sergeants in the regular force
and three in the crossing force.
Evening star., 1921-07-17
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICK. Md, July ia
dogs affection was the means Of
LOCATING a lost kitten. missing for
a week. which would have died of
starvation had 1t been imprisoned
for another day or two. When
rescued the kitten was SO weak
that 1t could barely stand.
The kitten disappeared from the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. William E.
Cookery. Middletown. a week ago.
1t was n family pet. Its constant
companion had been diminutive
rat terrier. For a week the terrier
grieved over its lost playmate.
Cookerly, who was engaged for
Evening star., 1921-07-17
SHOOTS GIRL AND FLEES.
Police Searching for Colored Man
Victim to Recover.

Ernest Holmes, colored. Z Aliens
court. southwest, shot and seriously
wounded Ada Shaw. colored, 322 Aliens
court, last night about IL AS o'clock. The
colored man fled and the girl was taken
to Emergency Hospital, where, ply
sicians say. she has good chance for
recovery.
preached the woman, who was standing
in front of Aliens court, and began
talking to her. They argued over some
thing, and the man pulled a revolver
from his pocket, shot, and fled. The
police had not captured him at an early
hour today.