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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
OBITUARY

Antonio Nasuto died at the Bridge port hospital yesterday following an extended illness with tuberculosis. De ceased was about 45 years of age and was a native of Italy. He leaves no relatives as far as is known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
EXCHANGES CLOSED.

New York, May s1.-An the ex- changes here are closed, today, with the exception of the produce ex- change.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31

The funeral of Mrs. Emma Strong was held from the parlors of Walker and Banks in Fairfield avenue, this morning at g o'clock Intermenf was in Lakeview cemetery. Deceased was born in Virginia and had no relatives in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31

LOST.-Between Wall street and Cen. traI avenue, Saturday morning string of gold beads. Reward if re
 turned to HTS Central Ave. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31

The wsathsr-Falr tonight and to-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31

WANTED.-Waitres must be first class, good wages. Hotel Drew, 67
 Crescent Ave. R 31 b*o
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
HOW thin PEOPLE
Can PUT ON flesh
A New Discovery

Thin men and women-that big. hearty.
Milling dinner YOU ate last night. What
became of all the fat-producing nourish-
n1ent Is contained? You haven't gained
in weight one ounce. That food passed
from your body like unburned coal
through an open crate. The material
was there, but your food doesn't work
and stick. and the plain truth u 2cu
hardly get enough nourishment frcm
your meals to pay for the cost OF COOK,
ing. This is true Of thin folks the world
over. Your nutritive orgaps, your func-
tions Of assimilation. are sadly out or
gear and need reconstruction.
Cut out the foolish foods and funny
sawdust diets. Omit the hesh cream
rub-ons Cut out everything but the
meals you are eating now and eat with
every one Of those q single Sargol tab
let. In two weeks note the dinerence.
Five to eight good solid pounds or
healthy stay there" fat should be the
net result. sargol charges your weak.
stagnant blood with millions OF fresh new
red blood corpuscles-gives the blood the
carrying power to deliver every ounce
Of fat making material in your food to
every part OF your body. Sargol. too,
mixes with your food and prepares 1t
for the blood in easily assimilated form.
Thin people gain all the way from 10
to q pounds a month while taking Sar-
Sol. and the new flesh stays put. Sargol
tablets are scientific combination Of six
Of the best fesh-producing elements
known to chemistry. They come 10
tablets to a package, are pleasant,
O'Donnell and other leading druggists
sell them subject to an absolute guar
antee of weight increase or money
back-Adyt
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
URGES DELEGATE
/ AS FIRST REFORM
ClafIin Declares District Repre-
sentation in Congress Is
Most Needed Reform.

Discussing the Tavenner bill, which
provides for a referendum vote in the
District to determine what form OF
government is desired by the major
ity of its citizens, 2ny c. Claflin.
chairman of the District Delegate As
socistion, suggested today that the
passage of bill for getting a dele
gate in Congress should precede the
passage over other reforms hlh'ed
at in the Tavenner bill
The chairman of the District Delegate
Association announced today that the
association soon will hold another con-
ference to discuss the PoindeXter dele
gate bill. Representatives from the
Federation of Citizens Associations and
of the local branch of the W. {. l. l.
are expected to attend.
Discussing the Tavenner Dill. nllo-
duced Yesterday, Mr.. Clatlin said
The District Delegate ASSOCIATION
has been urging this all along. But we
propose to accomplish TINS end IN
factory manner 4 referendum cleo
ton for the sole purpose of voting on
these questions seems superfuous- IL
would be an enormous task 1or liie
Commissioners TO plan ana execute an
the details of this initial election. cS-
pecialls in view of the additional duties
that are constantly being imposed upon
them.
The most practical method for a
referendum on questions such as these
is to have them submitted TO the resu-
larly qualified and registered voters at
the first election of the District dele,
gate, which it is proposed shall be held
in November. 1914. or at the primary
election preceding this.
The passage of the bill for Dis
trict delegate in Congress should pre-
cede the passage OF other reform meas
ures, such as those of Mr.. Tavenner.
Mr.. Prouty, Mr.. Caraway.. Mr.. Cros-
ser, and others, because it is only fair
that the Districts voice shoulG .pe.
heard in the molding of laws that are
to govern it. I believe these gentle
men, who evidently have the best in
terests of Washington at heart will
agree with this
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
-"Indiau Sign" On Currency.

United States currency will have the
real Indian Sign on il for the first
time tomorrow, when Gabe E. Parker.
a Choctaw, becomes Register OF
the Treasury. Mr.. Parker is an Okla
homa Indian. He met Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo yesterday, and
arrangements were made for him to
take the oath of office Saturday. His
signature must appear on all bills to
make them, good. When he was con-
graduated upon coming to the Treas
ury Department today. Mr.. Parker
smilingly declared. Il hope .the Indian
sign will be a good sign on our money
for the people" For sixteen years the
office of Register of the Treasury has
been held by a colored man. 1t has
been vacant since Register Napier
stepped out
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Seeks Second Hand Brougham.

When il comes to getting Jefferson
ian simplicity down to fine points. JOS
ephus Daniels. Secretary of the Navy.
can make the average exponent Of
Democracy look like a stiff-necked au-
tocrat. jefferson may or may not have
had a secret prediction for swell
turnouts" in his day. but apparently
for the purpose of running no risks Of
outraging the memory of the great
statesman. Secretary Daniels has called
for bids for "a second hand. light, ex-
tension front broughan, or a light
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Hearings to Be Held
On Education of Blind

In answer to the request of Miss Ella
Lorraine Dorsey. recording secretary OF
the National Library for the Blind. the
Commissioners will give a public hear
ing in the board room of the District
building Tuesday, at 10 am, on the
advisability Of providing for the edu-
cation OF the blind children in the Dis
trict instead or sending them to Bal
timore institution. Heretofore Congress
has appropriated 5000 annually for the
education of the blind children of indi-
gent parents. 1t Is the endeavor of
Miss Dorsey and others interested in
the movement to remove the stigma of
pauperism from blindness. and to pro-
vide for the education of all blind chill
Gren of the District in connection with
the public school system. -..
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Wilson Aids Mrs. Remick.

BY Executive order, relieving her of
the necessity of standing examinations.
President Wilson has appointed as
clerk in the index bureau of the State
Department Mrs. Annie S. Remick, of
Washington. widow of the son Of Ed
ward D Remick who was chief clerk
of the State Department during the Ad-
ministration of President Cleveland.
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Foreign Warships Desired.

In preparation for the giant naval dis
play for the formal opening of the PAN
anna canal in 1915. Secretary Daniels
is getting up handsomely engraved in
vitations which are expected to bring
to the Atlantic end of the canal vast
armada of foreign war vessels. These
vessels. escorted by the Atlantic fleet.
will go through the canal and proceed
TO the Panama Pacific Exposition at
SAN Francisco. The gathering is ex-
peCted to surpass any international
naval force ever assembled.
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
To Tell of Hookworm.

report on the characteristics, and
manner Of communication of the hook
worm disease among all nations COM
piled by the authorities OF the Rookie
feller Institute is to be distributed in
condensed form to the immigration and
Naturalization Service of the United
States.
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Capital Firm Gets Contract.

Darby & Fierce, Washington con-
tractors, are to complete the GettEs-
burg. Pa. prstoftice building. under
the terms of a contract signed with the
Secretary Of the Treasury. The work
to complete the building is to cost $780,
1866. The Pennsylvania contractor
that originally took the job defaulted.
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Embezzler Gets Aid.

For the sake of his widowed mother
and his dependent wife and child the
sentence of Arthur J. Stensel. convicted
Of embezzling $500 from the Calves
ton City Nations: Ias:!,:: has been COM
muted by President Wilson from five
years to one year. Stencil voluntarily
surrendered and pleaded guilty. Under
the communication his sentence will 1X-
nire in November.
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
To Put Tariff Into Force.

In an open letter to all customs COL
lectors. Secretary of the Treasury Nc
Adoo has given notice that the depart
ment Will instantly communicate with
all customs officers by telegraph the mo-
ment the new tariff bill becomes a law.
Collectors. according to the Secretary's
instruction are to assess duties and val
ues under the provisions of the Payne
Aldrich law until they receive a copy CT
the new act when duties will be finally
liQuidated
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Wilson Lauds Chile.

President Wilson has sent the follow
ing message of felicitation to the Pres
ident of Chile on the occasion of the
anniversary of Chilean independence
Il take pleasure in extending cordial
fluctuations on this national anniver-
sary, and at the same time / offer to
your exceIlercy my best wishes for
your personal welfare and for the con-
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Shotgun Wound Is
Fatal to Youth

Edward L. Ashton, seventeen years
old. who shot himself in the right
side with a shotgun while climbing
through barbed wire fence while
hunting near his home in Capitol
Heights, Md. late yesterday. died today
at Casualty Hospital.
The full charge Of shot entered the
Youths abdomen, making a hole about
the size Of a silver dollar
With Charles Harris, young Ashton
was cunning for squirrels. A bird few
up over a grove Of trees and Harris
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Approves Land Bill.

Acting Secretary of the Interior Jones
has given the approval of his depart
ment to the bill pending in the House,
which legalizes the drawing Of lands
bv lot when a section of the public
domain is opened to settlement. The
Acting Secretary appeared before the
Committee on Public Lands yesterday.
The Washington times., 1913-09-19

Governor Major. of Missouri, con-
ferred with President Wilson today IN
an effort to enlist the executives in
terest in the cause of good roads. Gov.
ernor Major will head a delegation CT
Western governors who will appear De
fore Congressional committees at the
next regular session in behalf Of the
same cause.
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Refuse To Hear GloverS.

Twenty seven men and women glove
factory employees, of GloNerSvllle. n. T..
made a futile journey here today at
their own expense. to obtain an in
crease OF the tariff on gloves. They
were refused a hearing by the tariff
Conferees. who stated that no persons
seeking to influence the conferees' ac-
ton would he received.
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
War On Pear Weevil.

Because of the danger of an invasion
of the United States by the Avocado
weevil an insect that attacks the lvo-
CadO. or alligator pear. quarantine to
prevent the importation of avocado seed
into the United States is under consid-
Grafton by Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Wilson Accepts Resignation.

The resignation of Frank S. Streeter.
of Concord, n. H.. as one of the menu
bers of the international joint commits
sion having Jurisdiction over the Cana
dian boundary dispute. has been accept
ed by President Wilson to take effect
October ]. No successor has been de-
Cidcd upon.
The Washington times., 1913-09-19

, tinued peace and prosperity of the
Chilean nation"
The sending of this and other tele-
grams of the kind to South and Central
American republics on the occasion CT
/ their national holidays has served 20
emphasize the failure of the United
States to send similar messages TO
Mexico LIST Monday on her independ-
i1N
The Washington times., 1913-09-19

tc. the prison in which Drew Caminetti
and Maury Digss. convicted white
Slavers, shall serve their sentences.
Judge Van Fleet indicated San Quentin
prison, but when counsel for the de-
fendant expressed a preference for Nc
Neil Island prison. the court said he
would make the change " such a re-
quest should come from the Attorney
General. The Attorney General declined
ter.
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Name Davis Successor.

John w. Davis, who recently resigned
a seat in the House TO become Solicitor
General probably will be succeeded in
Congress by Mathew Mansfield Nicely.
who has been nominated by the First
district congressional convention at New
Martinsville, w. Va.
The Washington times., 1913-09-19

ury Department. to go to the West was
drawn by Indianapolis. Practically all
Of the funds for Southern States are
now in the Southern banks. though the
Western distribution will not be under
way for week or more. The Western
banks asked for the delay. not wishing
to pay interest on the money. until
there was a demand for IL
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Lane Not Seriously III.

Rs0orts of relapse by Secretary of
the Interior Lane at Berkeley, Cal. two
days ago were exaggerated. according
to a telegram received at the Interior
Department today from Herbert Meyer.
his secretary This message was as
follows: Reports of relapse of Secre-
tary Lane exaggerated. He improves
daily. Expects to return TO Washing
ton early in October"
The Washington times., 1913-09-19

shot It, The boys then started for the
grove to look for the Bird In climbing
, over a barbed-wir fence, Ashton set
his gun down. The weapon was dig
charged with the barrel leaning against
his side
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
REORGANIZATION Saves Saoo. 900.

Between $4,000 and 100000 will
be saved by the Government through the
customs REORGANIZATION plan. according
to an estimate being prepared for As
sistant Secretary of the Treasury Ham,
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Mayor Warns Theaters.

BOSTON. Sept 19.-In a curtain lee
ture to Boston's theater managers.
Mayor Fitzgerald said he wanted a
healthier atmosphere in the theaters of
the city. and asked the managers to
help him get il.
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Can Get Extra Force.

Director Ralph. of the Bureau of En-
craving and Printing. can employ an
extra force at the bureau to accomplish
the moving Of machinery from the old
to the new bureau buildings. A decision
to this effect was given by Comptrollr
Downey today.
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Loeb Goes Back Home

William Loeb. jr.. secretary to Presi-
dent Roosevelt and later collector of the
port of New York, has concluded a brief
brsines visit in Washington and re-
turned to New York. He refused to
talk politics
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
Legislative News Up to the Last Minute
Asks Wilson To Aid Roads.

roomy. straight-front brougham. either
to have dark green interior trimmings.
The Washington times., 1913-09-19
McReynolds Keeps Out.

Attorney General McReynolds has re-
fused to make any recommendation as
The Washington times., 1913-09-19

indianapolis Gets First Call.
The first of the $4,000, 900 crop NOV
ing fund being distributed by the Treas
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06
FOR TRAV Ell

We have pretty Manicure
Sets, pearl, steel or Persian
Ivory, in neat leather cases,
price soc to $1,000 each. Mil
itary Brushes in handsome
cases, price $1.O0 to $500 a
pair. Coat and Skirt hang
ers in leather cases. Sewing
outfits and many other little
useful articles just the thing
for travel.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06
METAL NOVELTIES OF EV.
ERY DESCRIPTION

Ink Stands, Extension Book
Racks, Pen Racks, Paper
Knives, Stamp Boxes, Pin
Trays, Letter Files, Card
Trays. Paper Weights; many
more useful articles too nu-
merous to mention. Come
and see what csc or soc will
buy among this endless varie-
ty of holiday novelties.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06
BRASS GOODS

Brass Jardinieres, Brass Um-
brella Stands, Brass Smok-
ing Stands, Brass Candle
sticks, Brass Card Receivers,
Trays, etc. It's a treat to see
how many useful articles can
be had in real brass.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06

CARPET SWEEPERS
Bissel's makes. Practi-
cally every grade made
by this firm, prices
$50 to $5.25.
Small Rugs, soc to
Sc.
Washable Bath Rugs,
1Sx36 inches TO 36X63
inches, at 20 per cent
discount.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06
THE ANNEX is the Center of i'm
terest for those Wanting Useful
Gifts for the Home.

One lot Administer
Rugs, size 36x72 inch
es, $3.50 value at S3.75.
One lot Wilton Rugs,
size 36X63 inches, 500
value at ........S S.. so.
Coco Mats for muddy
streets. They are a
preventative for buying
a va uum cleaner. soc
to $500.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06
F1rs. Gowns, Party Dresses. Wraps,
Kir11onOs, House Dresses--EIabora
Displays on the Second Floor

Ladies, Misses and Children's Sweat
eTs: colors, White, Oxford. Maroon,
Red. Navy, Brown and Tan; La
dies and Misses $500 to $500;
Children's, S1.25 to $3.50.
House Dresses, Calico, Percale and
Bingham 800 to $500.
Shawls, Shoulder Shawls and Full
Size
Furs of every description. An elab-
crate assortment consistently priced.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06
STERLING SILVER NOVEL,
TIES AND MANICURE
GOODS,

Sterling Nail Files, Knives,
Bl, tfers, Blotters, Paper Cut
ters, Pencils, Shoe Hooks,
Shoe Horns, Stocking Darn
ers, etc. Prices CSC to $1.00.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06
CHINA-CAINA

Beautiful China Plates. Sal
ads, Pickle and Olive Dishes,
Cracker Jars, Card and Pin
Trays at prices, CSC to $3.50
each.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06
SHAVING SETS,

Nickel plated Shaving Sets
with an extension mirror, in
Guiding cup. brush, etc, price
$50 to $500 each.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06
CHRISTMAS JEWELRY OF
EVERY KIND.

Bar Pins. Cuff Pins. Scarf
Pins, Belt Pins. Hat Pins,
Neck Chains, Beads, Brace
lets, Sterling Thimbles and
hundreds of other small nov
elites. You will be surprised
to see what a little Christmas
money will do in our Jewel
ry department.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06
BEAUTIFUL LINE OF
Alto NFEII

Made of the best Chiffon
Cloth, all colors and full
yds. long, price 81 to IS each.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06
BEAUTIFUL CUT GLASS

BEAUTIFUL CUT GLASS
Small Naples. Pickle and Oh
i've Dishes, Large Bowls and
Celery Dishes, Sugar and
Creamers, Water Sets, Vases
and many odd pieces not on
ly beautiful. but also useful.
See the 6-inch nappy we Of
fer for S1.oO.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06

Kimonos in Cheney Silk, Messaline.
Cotton Crepe and German Fleece.
Price s1.00 TO $500 In Cotton Goods.
$500 to s110O in Silk.
Ladies' Bath Robes in Eiderdown and
Blanket Robes, $500 to $500.
Black and Colored Messaline and TAT
feta Petticoats. prices sl.9S to SO.
Aprons-Beautiful and appropriate as
gifts, 25c TO s1.75.
Boudoir Caps. soc TO $500 each.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06
Start Your Christmas Shopping in Our
East Room and Get the Christmas Spirit

Exquisitely emb'd Handker-
chiefs of a very fine, even
linen, come three in a neat
box; these are splendid val
ues, per box $1,000. 81 90
Beautiful Shamrock Emb'd
handkerchief, neat designs,
come three to a box and make
lovely Christmas presents,
per box ............. SOC
Women's Initial Handker-
chiefs, strictly all linen, fine
emb'd designs around the ini-
tial, splendid quality, price
15c to 25c each.
Special Counters of White
Emb'd handkerchief at SC,
1oc, 15c, Csc Each. Here is
where Handkerchief picking
is made easy by the splendid
assortment and good values.
. ELECTRIC LAMPS
Beautiful line of Electric
Lamps, nothing more useful
or looks more like a Christ
mas gift than an electric
lamp, priced $500 to $1,000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06
COMB AND BRUSH SETS

Many with pretty hand paint
ed China backs, others made
of real ebony and Persian
Ivory, all have good bristles
and would make handsome
Christmas gifts. Price S1.00
to $500 per set.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06
EN~Two Sections Astounding in Great Gift Possibltie
Sweaters, House Coats.
Bath Robes for Men who
appreciate the best.

Bath Robe Blankets, with Cords to
match, $500 to $3.50 a set.
Bath Robes, $3.50 to $1,000.
Mems Heavy Sweater Coats with col
lars; colors, Oxford, Brown and Wine
at $500.
Mems Extra Heavy Sweater Coats,
Ruff Neck, white, tan, navy blue
and Oxford, $500 to $1,000.
Mems House Coats or Smoking Jackets,
$500 to $1,000.
Mems Rain Coats at Special low prices.
Mems Umbrellas in great variety.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06

COM SINATlON VAC
YUM CLEANER AND
SWEEPERS-
Duntley Special. $500
kankakee -. $500
Oliver ........ $500
Perkins $500. IS 90
We are agents for the
New Rotary Vacuum
Cleaner. no electricity
but runs with tremen-
dous power and speed.
See it ......... $500
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06
HANDkE RCHIEFS

- IL ~
Hundreds of dozens Christ
mas Handkerchiefs. Why,
there's simply world of
handkerchiefs. Here you
will find real French hand
embroidered designs at Csc.
Also the new wide Vancouver
hem with small dainty fig
ures at Csc. Then we have
those lovely Armenian edge
Handkerchlefs i n C d n 6
many Madeira irish linen
really wondrous assert
ment at ........25c Each
CHILDREN'S HANDkER-
CHIEFS.
Every child delights in a box
of Christmas Handkerchiefs
Notice, 3 White Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs. tied up in a
beautiful scarlet box, trim
med with holly, all for the
small sum of 15c per Box.
Then we have others at 10c
and csc per box, all to make
the little folks happy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-06

Mems Furnish
ir1gS, Ties, Shirts
ri ufflers, Fine
Underwear and
Gloves
Mems Silk and Linen Pajamas price $500.
Mems Black Auto Gauntlets, lined or unlined,
at s100, $500 and 81. 80 a pair.
Mems Dress Gloves. leading brands, desirable
shades, S1.15 to S2.25.
Mems Fur Gauntlets SO 90 to $3.50 pair.
Mems Neckwear, four-inhands of silk, velvet,
and the ever popular Silk Knit, 25c, 35c,
soc and $1.00.
Mems Refs Royal Plush Shirts and Drawers.
each $3.50.
Mems Refs Royal Plush Union Suits, suit $500.