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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-02

vHE glory of clothes has not
diminished. Neither is their
eccentricity and their wild call
TO the attention of the world
diminished There Is sign
in the heavens that women-or men-naVe
lost interest in the absorbing question OF
fashions. One must give all the credit
due to the couturiers In Paris and the
fashionable women of the world Tor the
manner In which they have exploited TINS
usually tame subject 1t has been CEN
fury or more since womens apparel
created such mighty stir in the times,
and like all other exploited subjects, t
has brought bread and meat to many
There is always a hue and cry against
women's extravaganza, and much OF II
As directed toward the plumage she
adopts: but those who argue in this vein
do It ignorantly. because they are mol
aware that clothes were never cheaper
than now. even though they rarely have
been more expensive.
You may gasp at this statement. bu.
here is one of the many proofs Wnich
can give. One woman brought a gown
over from Paris in September which cost
her $500: her friend equally well dressed,
brought another gown which cost her 81.
Naturally, the eightzhundred-doi ar gown
was made of superb material, and pore
the label of 4 great house; the twenty
hye-oollar gown was of less valuable ma
terial and made by the Galleries La
fayette but, mind you. its cut was the
latest that Paris offered as 1T was copied
from one of the best modes OF the week,
and IL will serve for whole season,
which is quite enough for any gown
The same condition of comparative
values is true of clothes in America. l
cannot help feeling that it is happy
solution of the discomfort that one class
of women had, because they were not
able to wear the fashionable clothes. for
today the great wholesalers see to 1t that
the girl who earns Sc a week can. If she
chooses, wear the same cut of clothes as
the woman whose income IS 5000 a month.
and this brings more happiness than
many realize.
The real altrusts and the sympathetic
socialists do not cavii against this trait OIL
human nature, this desire of the masses
to i'm. tate the classes. When the LIE of
woman on a small income is coiorless, ana
reduced to the mere necessities OF lie,
she ten goes 10 the insane as ium.
Do you Ike the new coaI suits. Ihey
provide wide opportunity Tor SoOa
dressing BY the majority. iney may De
plain or fancy. Inc coat may De snort
or moderately long, the extra loi!S ones
have been abandoned and there 5 no at
+ tempt made to wear them lar IS tne
season has gone.
The influence OF the Russian blouse is
Qs, anu this rs why We hole 10 the
1elt, anu IL is Tor tbs reason tlal
ou.s waist line Is extraordinarily
heightened the majority o. women are
very much IN favor oi this belt. more OF
less wide. that gives one straight ine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-02

a narrow strip Of fur. especially mole
skin, or piping OF velvet or satin. ms
shirt bosom may also be Of fur; a mum
or a neck piece which has seen better
DAYS can be used here to advantage.
but barring these. there are many other
fabrics that do as we'll and are prob
ably healthier to wear, such as velvet,
plush heavily ribbed corduroy or even
pleated satin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-02

Look well at its advantages. Instead
of hobbling the feet 1t IL SO well ar
ranged in the middle of the front by its
overlapping slash that 1t gives entire
freedom Of movement, and that full ef-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
Circus Plays To
 Big Business Al
 Both Performances

It was gala day in Bridgeport yes terday, with the big Ringing circus way on the outer end of the town. Crowds which assembled early from all points in the county were undamp- ened in their ardor by the threaten ing rain, and paced restlessly up and down the streets between the time of the opening and the parade. Early in the afternoon the approaches and side shows to the big tent were well filled with a jostling crowd of human ity intent on spending their money and enjoying the old peanut and pink lem onade outing which comes but once in a season. They brought with them well filled pocketbooIs and they spent their money freely. Those who did not spend it took their roll home with them, for once let 1t be recorded, the light fingered gentry were not on hand With a detective force of the circus, aided by adequate police pro- lection afforded by the city, those who prey upon the unsuspecting were frightened away.
 The large circus lot in Fairfield ave- nue was crowded to the extreme both night and afternoon, before the open ing of the show, but it was good nas- tured crowds which merely laughed as one stepped upon corns or bun1ons, or talked to his best girl. It was a carnival of fun and all went there to smile ana not IFOWns
 The show itself was brighter and more modern than usual and a system of poltteness throughout replaced the old rough and tumble methods. It is estimated that between fifteen and six teen thousand persons witnessed each performan and but one accident was recorded. George c. Rose, 119 Sher- wood avenue, fractured his wrist while cranking an automobile on his way home. He had seen the show however, and was happy though the pain of the break was intense, when being put in a cast at the emergency hospital.
 By 11:3O last night the great multi tude of people had left the grounds and the circus was well on its way to- wards New Haven. But a vacant lot with a few scars to tell the story of yesterday remains today where the feet of thousands tramped yesterday. Such is greatness and its fleeting re- nenahrance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22

MT Newlands, a Democrat of Nevada would make good his threat and insist upon a duty on the two staples The circumstances that would spell defea f TOT the administratio ton on sugar or. wool or both would be the defectior1 of MT. New1ands, MT. Walsh and the two senators from Louisiana, with Mr. Polndexter voting with the Republi- cans That would give the administra- n ton minority of 47 to 49, and the wee president would be powerIess to nelp. There has been some expecta- ton that MT Works of California, who retained his Republican allegiance, put voted for President Wilson last november, might support his tariff policy, but he voted for the delay of public hearings and is receiving many petitions for protection from industries In his state. The upshot of all these calculations is that the majority lead CTS in the Senate realize that they are running the tariff bill on a very narrow margin
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22

Washington, May 21-A1l eyes are on the critical mem bers of the Senate. How will Newlands, Poindexter and Works-and probably Walsh-vote on free sugar and free wool? A state ment made by Senator Walsh, a Dem ocrat from Montana, that he will be compelled to oppose free sugar and free wool seems to reduce the admin istra tion's strength on those items to a tied Senate, with the vote of the vice president deciding them both. There is no question that Vice-Presi- dent Marshall will support the admin istration program, so that, even rely ing on Democratic votes alone, the two items have more than an even chance Of enactment Besides this, Senator Poindexter of Washington, the only Progressive in the Senate, has supported the Democratic tariff policy for two years and may vote with the majority for free sugar and wool. But his assistance on those items would be about offset by the contingency that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
MANY DOCS AND CATS POISONED
 IN STAMFORD
Reward Offered for Arrest and Conviction of Guilty
 Parties
Especial to The Farmer.)

Stratford, Conn, May 22.-In an ef- fort to find out who the parties are who have been giving poisoned meat to dogs and cats in the neigh borhood around the public library, a lady who does not care to have her name pub lished, has offered a reward of $25 for any information which may lead to the arrest and conviction of the per sons guilty of giving the poison to the unoffending animals.
 Within the last few days nearly a score of valuable cats and dogs have died from poison and among the peo- pIe who have suffered from the ac- tivities of the despicable individual who is giving the poison to the poor dumb animals are Judge Howard Cur tis, whose dog was poisoned; Miss Julia Wheeler, whose valuable bull pup died from the poiso@ Sunday; Mrs. William Cranstoum who lost seV- eraI valuable cats; David Coe, whose dog expired half an hour after eating some of the poison, and many other people who live near, or had occasion to pass the library. within the past week accompanied by their dogs.
 The poison which is believed to be strychfnine, was spread on small pieces of meat and thrown somewhere near the public library or Main and Broad streets. The result has been that every dog passing along the main thoroughfare of the town has run the risk of getting some of the poison.
 The residents of the vicinity are justly indignant over the poison out rage and 1t will go hard with the guilty parties if they can be appre- hended
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
Dunhan-Derby.

Miss Beatrice Derby, one of the Center schools popular teachers be- came the bride yesterday of Herbert Durham of New York city, the we'd ding ceremony being performed by Rev. c. W. Durham of Kisco, New York, brother of the groom, at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. AIonzo Derby, North Main street. Miss Derby wore a gown of white crepe de chine and carried a, bouquet of sweet peas and roses. She was attended by her three nieces, the Misses Marcia, Helen and Bessie Phillips. The house was prettiIy decorated for the occas- ion with carnations, apple blossoms, and lilies of the valley. The best man was Alonzo Derby, brother of the bride and Miss Saddle Clark of New Bedford was the pianist. After their honeymoon trip MT. and Mrs. Durham nue. New York city, being at horne to their friends after August 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT or BRIDGEPORT, ss-, HsDnn AYE. cs0TTRT

Bridgeport, May 22nd, 1918:
 An Agreement for the Adoption of Catherine Loretta Fahey, a mincr,aged nine years. residing in Bridgeport, in said District, having been exhibited to this Court by the signers thereof for acceptance and approval, 1t is there upon
 ORDERED: That notice be given to all persons interested, to appear at the Probate Office, in Bridgeport, in said District, on the goth day of May, A. D.. 1918. at 11:30 o'clock in the forenoon of said day; then and there to show cause, if any they have, why the foregoing Agreement should not be accepted and approved by this Court. hy publishing this order of mo- tice> once in some newspaper having ;l circulation in said Probats District, at least six days before said time as- signed for said hearing.
 EDWARD F. FALLEN, a~p Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
S HIR T w AIS T s

There is always busy throng of buyers around our Waist Counter. Small wonder. All our waists prisingly good bargains. Every much prettier waist than you could expect the price much bet accurately sized and carefully made.
 Lovely Lingerie effects, prices 75c 98c, $14s, 1.98.
 Silk Waists, $19s, $2.4s $2e8 to $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
Cavanaugh-Hughes.

St. James church was the scene this morning of one of the prettiest we'd ding held in Stratford so far this sea- son, when Miss Mary Hughes became the bride of Joseph Cavanaugh. The ceremony was performed at 7:3O o'clock, Rev. M. J. O'Connor tieing the knot. The bride was attired in a beautiful creation of white satin and wore a large white picture hat. The bridesmaid, Miss Nellie Hughes, a sis- ter of the bride wore white charmeuse with a picture hat. The best man was James King. Miss Hughes or rather Mrs. Cavanaugh has lived in Stratford all her life and is popular with a large circle of acquaintances here and in Bridgeport. MT. Cava- naugh is an employe of the Bul1ard Machine company in Bridgeport and is also well known and popular. Af ter the wedding 8 bridal breakfast was served at the Hughes home on Frank lin Hill and the young couple depart ed on their honeymoon trip. They will reside in ,stratford on their re- turn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
S. H. s. Concert Tonight.

The event of the week in Stratford will take place tonight when the con cert given by the members of the Senior class for the benefit of the graduation fund will be held in Red Mems hall. A program that will suit the tastes of the most fastidious mu- sic lover has been prepared for the occasion, and the artists who will ren- der the solo selections are the best that could be obtained in this vicinity
 The program will begin at o'clock and it Is hoped all will be in their seats by that time. The chart of re- served seats is in St. Johns drugstore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
Again

We wish to mention the bicycles and bicycle tires that you can buy at O'Nei1l's at reasonable prices. Our reputation and experience enable us to give you better value than you can expect elsewhere. It is your privi- lege to come and look us over at O'NeilPs 113s Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
A Communication.

The following communication has been received from the Monarch and Corinthian Baseball club in exp1ana- ton of the activities at Knowlton Park which one of the local correspondents took to be the wilfu1 destruction of the baseball diamond there. The com munication:
 To the Editor:-
 We the members of the Monarch and Corinthian Baseball Clubs wish to announce in answer to the statement which appeared in Telegram, Wednes- day, May 21st, 1913, regarding the malicious destruction of the ball grounds at Knowlton Park was caused by no other than the members ed at the park Monday evening with spades, rakes and hoes and worked until darkness intervened, our purpose being to put the diamond into shape kso that some good games can be play ed there. As we have a game for Sat urday we will make every effort to have the field ready on that date. This information could have been easily as- certained by the Telegram correspond ent if he had made the least effort to acquire it.
 e(signed)
 G. GUNNER,
 J. B. MQUILLAN,
 G. HALE,
 W. FISHER,
 J. HENNESSY
 Miner R. Knowlton, owner of Knowlton Park stated to the Farmer yesterday that the boys were welcome to play on the diamond at the Park and that the statement that residents of Broad street out of spite were de- stroying the ball field there, was ridi- cuIous in the extreme.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22

ture of things, is American soil and
 therefore the treaty in no wise applies. In any event the question is very | much alive and is one of the per plexing problems which the admins
 tratton has to solve in the very near future, as the new Ambassador to the United States from Great Britain, it | is understood, is bringing with him the last word on the toll question from the English point of view.
 One of the most, if not the most pie | turesque figure in the Senate is James K. Vardaman of Mississippi, whose long black hair, falling to the shoul- ders, smooth shaven face and piercing | black eyes, afford the guides of the
 benefit of the tourists who are crowd ing the big building on the hill these
 pleasant days of spring.
 But Vardaman in the Senate and Vardaman in the saddle are as far
 apart as the poles. In the saddle of Old, the lance and arnnor being the
 only things missing to complete the picture.
 The Junior Senator from Mississip-
 pi made his appearance in Potomac Driveway the other day, on a hand some bay horse and his fault1ess rid ing and his stately n1ien, his eyes part ly hidden by the brim of a soft hat, such as southern gentlemen wears on the stage and in Congress, and his long black hair made 8 picture for an | artists. Vardaman was immaculate in a dark blue coat, pure white rid ing brooches, and black riding boots. l Needless to say he was "the observed of all observers"
 A new collection which will make the Smithsonian Institution in this city the foremost repository of Afri-
 can trophies in the world has been
 given by Herbert Ward, the sculptor | and soldier of fortune, who is now the | last surviving officer of the Stanley
 expedition which invaded the depths ! of the black continent years ago irl
 search of Emin Pasha. The gift, made
 possible through the efforts of Thon-
 as Nelson Page the novelist, contains
 more than 1000 African weapons
 and musical instruments used by the
 natives.
 Perhaps the most picturesque new
 conner in the House is Sant Kirkpat-
 rick of the Sixth Iowa District. AL
 most all his life-at least. since the close of the Civil Kirkpatrick
 has been a hunter of moonshiners. Not
 even could he tell how often he has
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22

The great calamity in Omaha was quickly overshadowed by the terribly disastrous floods in Ohio. Great. suf- fering and sickness from colds and ex- posture resulted. L. Poole, 2217 Cali fornia St., Omaha, writes: My daugh- ter had a very severe cough and cold but Foley's Honey and Tar Compound knocked it out in no time'' Refuse substitutes. F. B. Brill, Stratford ave- nue and Sixth street. ~135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
PACIFIC ENGINE co.

The members of the Pacific Engine Go. will meet this evening at head quarters at Bulls Head, to perfect ar engagements for a. trip to New Mill ford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
KNIGHTs OF PYTHIAs.

The Rank of Knight will be con ferred this evening at the meeting oi P. T. Barnun lodge, K. of F., and g social session will follow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
O. III A. M.

This evening the regular meeting of Uncas Council, O. U. A. M, will be followed by an entertainment. The lodge will perfect arrangements for 8 large increase in nemb bership.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
FRATERNAL NEWS
REn MEN.

pr. B. B. PIumley, great representa- tive. and George M. Barnes, great sanap, will visit the Milford tribe of Red Men, this evening, and attend an entertainment by the tribe in that place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. B. Metzner of New York ar rived in this city on Monday, to visit her sister, Mrs. |. Levy, 13S6 Main street She will stay here for ten days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22

A special meeting called tonight at E o'clock at the headquarters of the Pacific Engine Co.,, No. 1, V. F. A. to finish the arrangements of the, en- Eagements to go to New Milford. All members are requested to be present and for those who want any piece of n new uniform shall order 1t at once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22

his fingers. His eyes were practically shot out in the last raid he led so that he is now almost blind. There are fully 200 pieces of lead in his body as a portion of the reward for being q revenue officer for twenty-seven years. At least three times he has been left for dead on the field and the doctors who overhau1ed him pledged their professional honor that he couldn't get well. ''After all,'' says MT. Kirk patrick with a certain grimness, T wasn't nearly as bad off as the other fellow
 Senator James A. O'Gorman of New York, who has been an uncompromis- ing advocate of free tolls for Am merican ships on the Panama, Canal, does not believe that the Senate has changed it's attitude on the question in the least and it will continue to oppose any measure that seeks to repeal that provision of the act providing for the government of the Canal Zone. t'The Canal has been built on American soil, by American money-we own it, '' said Senator O'Gorman. and I've will continue to operate it for the benefit of the people. Any other course would be despicable and any other construction of the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty would be shameful
 Ine snip Tram selected by Capt. Ronald Amundsen to carry him and his party to the North Pole next fall will be the first vessel other than a U. s. Warship to pass through the Panama Canal Col. Goetha1s, build CT of the waterway, and Secretary of War Garrison have given the explor- CT this permission, but because of the possibility of lands1ides no definite time for the actual transit of the lit tie vessel can be set.
 In letter to Secretary Garrison Captain Amundsene says: "I naturally understand that the passage of the vessel is entirely dependent upon the condition of the slides, but I also real tze that even though same should de- lay me for a few months it would still be of immensely more advan- tage for the Tram to pass through the Canal than to go around South Ameri- ca-''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22

Never hesitate to gamble with the man who tells you frankly that he is a good poker player.-Chicago Inter Ocean
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
Local Intelligence

The final performance of the "Col- 1ege Hero was given last night be- fore a large audience. and the produc- Ftion has been very successful accord 1ng to the statements of the people fin charge. and there will be large sum available for the Visiting Nurses Association for which the production was given
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS.

A. H. Bartlett Tent, Daughters o1 Veterans, will hold it's regular meet ing this evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22

Miss May Graham of 1242 stratford avenue gave a very\ pretty variety shower Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Maria Reynolds, who is soon to Hbecome the bride of William Dough- lerty. The rooms were very prettily decorated, yellow being. the prevailing color. Each gift was suspended from the ceiling by a yellow ribbon. When Miss Reynolds recovered from her sur prise she cut down the gifts which consisted of pieces of china, silver ware linen and kitchen ware. Re treatments were served in the course of the evening. Those present were Maria Reynolds, Margaret Fowler, sriiIie Kane, Anna Kopp. Hilda Mo Erath Anna Dixon, Katherine Nolan, Marion Eamuelson, Nellie Curley, Helen Burnes Fannie Bailey, Nellie Bradley, Mary Mooney, Dorothy Gull ley, Mary GiIchrist, Julie Culley. Mary CuIIey, Marguerite Keough, Mary GG-a- ham, Margaret Mccarthy, Mamie Rowe, Nellie Cavanaugh, Mamie Campbell. Mary Curtin, Mrs. Hubben, Arrs. Fred Evers, Mrs George Gra- ham, Mrs. John Cu1ley, Mrs George Etefnmetz and Baby Katherine Stein- metz.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22

The Progressive club will take up Peter Whites report again this even ing for discussion. and plans for a big meeting to be held Sunday evening will be completed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22
FRIDAY and SATURDAY
 s P ECIALS

Ambassador Break ar
 Best. Og n@@ANI (This beats paying zoe for 1S ID. tin.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-22

The Secretary of Agriculture is to take steps to extend the line of battle in New Eigland against the brown tail and the gypsy moth, to prevent the moths from becoming a plague in Otk- CT sections of the country. All per sons interested are invited to attend hearing at the department in this city on June 12.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-10-31

rope include chiefly iron and steel
manufactures. mineral oil. flour lum-
Der and leather Chlnas imports from
nop-oriental countries are chiefly cot
ton goods. kerosene oil and manufac.
lures Of iron and steel. ana ln.s ss
also true Of Hong Kong. 4ustralia's s
imports, of which about enc half are
drawn from the United Kingdom and
about enc tenth from the United
States, are chiefly mauafactures Of
iron and steel, agricultural imple-
menis, cotton goods, clothing. boots
and shoes, lumber and oils: and this
is also true Of New Zealand On the
west coast Of South and Central Amer,
lea the principal imports, whethet
from the United States or Europe. are
iron and steel manufactures, cotton
goods, coal. lumber and mineral oils.