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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
Mems Shirts

Ses goods just in for the gift
season. put up In a box and select
ID Nth such care that every style
Is good one.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
Fruit Bowls s1.oo

Pretty glass fruit bowls With !
silver rim make a useful. sensible
present See the one We are offer
Ing At this price when next in town.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
Punch Bowls

As one Of our customers aald =
few days ago when buying ON. It
Is something we do not need every
day but when We want 1t We want
II BAD Large size with remoYz
able top and ~ mugs at S2.50 and
1870.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
Hos

SILK hose are n luxury that every
lady Graves We are showing a
splendid quality put up one pair
In the box At 100 pair.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
SHARRER { GORSUCH,

DON'T BUILD / COAL BIN LIKE
/ BATu WITHOUT DEPTH
III BREADTH. i takes about 80
cubic feel far = net ton OF Goal. So
ION figure oni for yourself about how
larRe hin tou nerd and then order
Il Smith : ReifsnIHer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
CARVING Sets -

4 good quality steel with stae
handle. These are. really worth
$50 each but we hnd a chance 70
buy n quantity some time ago ind
er tie price so the saving Is passed
along to you.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
SilYerWara

From the high quality standard
plate, Rogers 1877" down TO the
cheapest; we have values that
make us business.
Tea and Table spoons. knisea
and forks, ladies', pie knives.
berry spoons, &C., are here waiting
to help you make Christmas zlad
for come one.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
China and Glass


All over the civilized world IL
custom OF giving 10 our friends and
relatives NJ the Christmas season
f. observed.
Each year greater dIaerimIna=
ton il shown and RIfIH that ara
useful and that will give pleasure
throughout the years to eame are
chosen.
Nothing gives the proud house
keeper more pleasure than heautI=
full China, Glass and Silver. While
our line OF gifts throughout the
store IL far better than ever Wa
are especially proud Of our ahoH-
Ing Of china ware,
Chocolate sets cake sets. EaIad
and fruit sets, odd pieces Of every
kind both beautiful and useful II
moderate prices. Tables n china
It 75r. 50c. 25c and t0c.
In order that you my choose
easily and satisfactorily from IN
popular price articles Ha haFa
filled tables with ono price goods
and here you will find some e.tTa
values
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
Blocks

Blocks a1RaYH Hmu#a. THa naH
A-H-C- blocks ara IdsaI AlHo
RichteFH stone hIaeEH. HaIId wood
IN blocks. naHted blocks. -.
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Tree Ornaments

Il rec ornaments
The mort comprehensive line ne
have ever shown TIE nrIeez are
lower too. Larger slaHH IaIls Than
YOU have Ger bought before far C.
All specially selected m II ufeI=
test and beet . tim Iha EnriHImaa
tree.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12

Standard OIL stock keeps advancing
despite an Income tax, n new tariff.
probable currency changes and uthef
legislation meant to throw a scare
Into financial circles. Which also IN
dleatss that the dissolution decision
didn't dissolve the profits Of the
worlds greatest kerosene and saza-
lene circuit Grcpuylllc Advocate.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12

The new steering alenz. IHe Ind
that every boz wants. SCI TN
ners and braces fhzI make then
Very strong. good HIZa#. suitable
Tor all sized huEH. 80 = xz=Ga=
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
Clocks

Eight day clocks for parlor II
brary or kitchen at from s1.as to
5000.
Alarm clock from SOC to 100.
Fancy brass clocks that are DIFF
ferent from the usual, that have
distinction, that attract attention.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
nirrorsCopes

/ xsrY practical to TINT all the
family en- enjoy The mirror
scope l. lantern built With re-
Electors - tn any picture. post
card. kodak picture or drawing can
be thrown On screen With almost
the same perfection nf large
sterioplIeon. lanterns include
equipment far electricity or gener-
ator FIR aTEIxIang ga. $3.50.
500 and 80.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
.Handkerc chief
Special

These were advertised last wee <
but on account of the great rush of
work in displaying Christmas goods
they we're not put on sale in time for
last Saturdays business, we are sorry
some Of our friends were disappoint-
ed but We can assure them that we
have = good supply and the values
are exceptionally good. All linen
embroidered handkerchiefs. not q
one IN the lot worth less than 25c.
offered now as a Christmas lea Ter,
put up three in fancy box for soc.
Tor box
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
DOLLS

re are showing N assortment
thst Is cure = bfinE brisk buyers.
Dressed doll - bady dalIa. char
a#taF 1aII#. - HaIIH and al the
Other kIn1H = dolls. Alao doll
shoes. sweaters. bnpIeaa. heads. etc.
III fhe lei - market affords,
fought frum headquarters and
moderately priced. = ~ 10 500.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
ZHAzzZzazZ

The little children naFeT to Of
these llfe-lIke. unhfeHEHHIa. grel
~ and amusing. lns - = 30.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
Umbrellas

Alsays fayorite gift and SEN
aihle one. For some time now the
demand has been for natural wood
handles which means you only pay
fnr The umbrella and not handle.
Splendid qualities for from $3.50 to
100.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
DOLL Co-CARTS

Folding Kn=earIa nth rubber
Hrsz. HIa.I #HHHIa md a1les.
strong md nHsIiY Especial val
nee - sd HHI Us.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
Pianos

Every child want ans. Tie
well known aehneuIuI make
Either upright d bahY grand. 50e
20 t22a
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
Trunks

Toy trunks. bullt nj Ike tie
real thing, made sIth IaeE and key.
several sizes. ne II I -.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
Boxes

Ever - .zHta : tel box. The
tools NJ - 1t. HHI IhnY are a
splendid initiation d h RAJ thing
Good - = -. 80. Il % and
1adn
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12

Blssel's Cyko ball bearing sweep
ers and recognized n the hest. We
have just received 4 complete line
of them. This makes an ideal
Christmas gift for the housekeep-
er, whether she Il mother. sister
or brother. $50 to Sa.75.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12

aluminium salt and pepper shak-
ers. the pair put up in a holly box
for Christmas giving, 15c set.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
Coaster Wagons

The Glldefole. HIih rubber tires
and steering har IIka , 81. l. =
winner Built - HtanI II knocks
Price $3.50
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
Ladies' House
Slippers
Carpet : weeners

Boudoir slippers Of fine I'D with
pretty silk pompon. sI0n pail
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12

The well known Daily Rifle.
Single shot OF magazine leaders.
-Four sizes. s9e. 75e. 80 and Il %.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
Boys Overcoats

Extra values for boys from 10
D years. Materials are kel seYa
and ehinchilla, eolors, blue, brown
and grey $2.4s to s4.50.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12
boys.SuI1s

Three special lots II reduced
prices that you my become letter
acquainted with this meH depart
ment All neW HtfleH. Nth Norfolk
coats and knlekerhoeEer pants.
$500 Suits. S2.4s.
$3.50 Suits. 12.9s.
ti.00 Suits. ss4s.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12

Bed Spreads So. SO
N exceptionally pretty marseilles
spread IN double bed size. Ask to
Sc these and you will appreciate
ne VHfua
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1913-12-12

Special lot Of 14x20 oval gilt
frames with convex glazs. The
only frame that flIH the convex
portraits. Our prices IuII one
third less than the portrait agents.
Sl.75 to s2.b0. I4x20 convex por-
trait glass. 7he.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-07
WOMEN START
$4,000 FUND
10 BE USED IN ERECTING HAND
SOME CHAPEL ON CAMPUS OF
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.

Washington, March Pleas for a
nation wide collection among the
Catholic churches have been made for
the purpose of raising funds to erect
a $4,000 chapel on the campus or
the Catholic University A local
committee of Catholic women, headed
by Mrs. Robert Hinck1ey, of this city,
and Mrs. Burrel Sands, OF San Fran
CISCO. inaugurated the campaign to-
day.
Steps have already been Laker in
many other cities Of the country TO
organize similar societies In the Catho-
lie church and funds are expected to
be Forthcoming within a few weeks.
Among the cities in which tn sso or
ganizations have been formed are
New York, Philadelphia, Buffalo,
Baltimore, ST. Paul, St Louis, Cincin-
natl and Boston.
Mgr. Thomas j. Shahan, rector of
the University, announced the chapel
will rival in architectural beauty that
of Notre Dame, Paris.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-07
MILEAGE QUESTION AGAIN

The mileage question came the front again in the
General Assembly yesterday. The PERCEPTION OF this
problem has been most well meant
the thing happened be- it's effect is that many
will be- driven from regular attendance.
the strong contest that is being made to dis
of meeting
The interests desire small Legislature is easier
to- handle few men, than to handle many men. The
will be benefited if the compelled
to STAY home for the class of who will stay at
are honest to accept transportation
doubtful sources, favor from lobbyist,
member of a special interest.
The whole situation promises to be highly to
such worknens compensation direct prirn-
aries repeal Of poll tax full bill and similar
IIres.@bi.a
@ It looks now as If mileage would not be obtained
cept by amending the constitution which will take four
years ample time to the lower house into rich
mans club
and workers, who have been among the best
Legislators the state will find themselves unable meet
the conditions imposed when they must pay
their In instances this transporta-
ton amounts much $3.50 per day. and its payment
absorbs almost quite the entire salary Of the member
Under the pretense of affection for the constitution
cunning Representatives of the special interests
pulling the wires to cripple the General Assembly,
the result will be great INJURY to popular govern
ment impairment of the prestige of both Repub-
lican and Democratic parties
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-07
MEILEN DEFENDED.
Boston Herald.9


Edwin Fsarnharn Greene, president Of
the National Association OF Cotton
Manufacturers, strongly supported the
Mellen management OF the New Ha-
ven system in an address before the
New England Dry Goods Association
at the Hotel Brunswick recently.
ST am one of those who believe,
ss..d Mr. G4eens, that there has been
altogether too much criticism and too
little help given to the railroads fn'tnfs
section. sincerely believe that If the
Boston & Maine railroad had nos gone
to the New IT 4ve7 X might have gone
tic some other read that would have
taken it further away. The Boston &
Albany slipped away from us in a
night The people Of New England
have missed a, golden opportunity in
not meetinge the situation half way.
GA strong New England railroad
which controls the Situation can die
tate terms and rates In spite of the
Interstate Commission to the distinct
advantage of New England. Mr.. Mel
len and his associates, /, believe are
sincere in their efforts to benefit New
England. The Boston & Maine and
the New Haven are New England rail-
roads, and their success depends just
as much on the success of New Eng
land as your business and my bust
ness do. It is a serious thing for New
En- land to have this present state of
hostility and criticism, when most of
us would be better off if we would try
to do something constructive instead
of destructive in the railroad situa-
ton
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-07
DRsssHAw,s APPROACHING
l5ssas-s 3azs Is VISIT TO BRIDGEPORT

Dr. Anna Howard Shaw one of the ablest women In
the word gifted orator. and the leader of the rag ist
Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the of
Bridgeport who devoted the equal suffrage
Iet The purpose of this editorial is not to make
upon either of this interesting questions
the attention thousands OF readers
paper opportunity which seldom to them.
The suffrage question of the great issues before
the world. 3 Men; and women thinking hard as to
whether and both should anticipate in gov
er1lnient, through the agency of the ballot.
In countries this question has not been argued
propaganda has assumed the aspect between the
government the suffragists. Windows broken,
letter boxes disturbed bombs thrown and
This is unfortunate although true that the Eng
lish women but doing what Engshmen have done be-
fore.
might probably have been avoided had the power
in that country open minded and liberal
in power in this country.
Here persons may differ to whether or not it is
expedient for to have the ballot but everybody
absolutely agreed that the who want the ballot
should have right present their public
their bills should received legislatures the
several states and that those bills should be heard
sdered and voted upon. Everybody feels it duty to be-
familiar with the arguments for and against
suffrage, for only thus anybody either vote think
inte4l gently upopg the question.
NJMhdSfn deBl6dBacies know that little knowledge
by intuition Old notions frequently upon
yestigatio discovered be based upon evidence
is only by taking the evidence that the old
thrown out
The visit of DIR. Shaw Bridgeport superior OPP
portunty to hear the suffrage side of the suffrage
question DR. Shaw will present the affirmative as ably
anybody has presented it. For this the
interest of public Instruction. and to assist in the fora-
of public based evidence this newspaper
Invitation to hear this distinguished Admission
is free, and seats will be furnished to ali who
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-07
SECRETARY BRYAN.
Springfield Republican,

Springfield Republican,
Mr.. sgBryan's appointment as secre-
tary of state has been calmly received
by the country, possibly because it was
generally regarded as political ne
cessity and again because 1t had been
SO confidently forecast since New
Years. Our own opinion Of the seIec-
ton was fully expressed several weeks
ago, when there appeared to be no
more doubt that Mr. Wilson's mind
was made up. That the choice was
wise, not merely by virtue of political
necessity, but also by virtue of politi-
cal strategy, is rational conviction.
! If the president and the secretary
Of state socn find themselves in in
compatible positions, Mr.. Bryans re-
5fremcnt from office would at least
leave the president III a position to adj
vance the strong claim that Mr.. Bryan
had been honored by the greatest CT
flee in his gift. There can never be
hurled at President Wilson the accusa-
ton that he had snupbed the most
popular Democrat in the country
whose services to him had been in
estimable N Importance. Shout there
come the rupture 50 confidently pre-
dicted by many observers, the presi-
dent would be better able TO hold his
own in a struggle for party leadership
than he zvould have been s1a h not
he1lcred NJ. Bryan in the first M
stance. Neither man, However. Is
looking for a rupture They appear to
be in complete sympathy and ha--
laony.
That Mr. Bryan enters office with
the hope and ext ectation Of remaining
with the administration, there is no
reason to doubt. His Erfef remarks to
the officials of, the state department
yesterday might be thought to reveal
an inner feeling that his tenure was
experimental and uncertain, yet his
words are to be interpreted in the
light of the circumstances. Tt is hard
Iy probable that Mr.. Bryan would
make public in such a way his pur-
pose to remain but a comparatively
short time in the state department,
even if the purpose had lodged in his
mind.
Mr.. Bryan's ability to make a credi-
table record in the state department
Is beyond question, If he devotes him
self assiduousIy to the problems of the
country's foreign relations, and If no
anti-Bryan caba1 in the Senate seeks
Vindictively to make his official career
a failure, by blocking all the measures
which he may favor with the purpose
of promoting our friendly relations
with the world.
The Senate and Mr.. Bryan may have
greater trouble together than the pres
fdent and Mr.. Bryan For the Senate
contains some Of Mr. Bryan's inn
pIacable enemies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-07
he D. NJ. Read CO.

That New York VIII pass London in
population and become the worlds
largest city in May, 1914, was a pre-
diction recently made by Rev. DR.
Walter L4aidlaw. executive secretary
OF the New York Federation Of
Churches and leader in the movement
for the Characterization of the AnrerI-
can metropolis. DR.. Laidlaw is a
Canadian by BIRTH having been born
in Norva1 Ont, f1fty-two years ago to-
day. He was educated in the univer-
stiles of Toronto, New York and Ber-
lin, and ordained in the Presby terrain
ministry in 1886. Before assuming his
present duties he was pastor, of q
church in West Troy, N. z, and pres
ident Of F,airhaven College, Washing
ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-07
BATTLESHlP DELAWARE
WINS HIGHEST HONORS

Washington. March THE battle
ship Delaware won the coveted first
position in elementary practice with
guns and torpedoes combined last
year, with a total score Of 46.026 for
the past calendar year. The other
battleships included in, the honor list
of the first 10 of the Atlantic fleet
were the Florida, 1914; idaho, AZ. 555;
Michigan S9S46; North Dakota 35-144;
Connecticut 34s11; Louisiana "a. 565;
Missouri 1855; New Hampshire 50. 7O8
and Utah 3d. 97.
The Georgia. stood at the foot of the
list of rs ships for combined practice
with a score of $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-07
GREAT SALE TOMORROW, SATURDAY
DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS AT LOSS PRICES

At 1Oc-Large new lot Of Artificial
Flowers for Easter, in pots single,
and bouquets.
At 25c-Many kinds of Aprons for
Ladies. You are sure to be suited
from the lot.
At scBoxes of fine Note Paper and
Envelopes.
AT 2sc-w1ndow Shades complete
with fixtures.
At 2Oc-Lot heavy Awning goods. New
stripes and colors. ~
AT 5c--smaI top Printing Presses
with rubber type
At sc-rin Drums with pair drum
sticks.
At sc-Long Single Straps of Double
Shawl Straps.
At S1.OO-The much advertised Ever
Ready Safety Razor with 2 blades
At 25c-Large package Hospital ABB
sorbent Cotton.
At S6c-Ce1ebrated Yale Paddock.
At 5Oc-Good Overalls and Coats
At 5Oc-SpIendid Long Corsets with
hose supporters.
AT n. 9s-E1xtra good Clothes Wiring
ers. Don't cost much for a new one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-07
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The first printing press in South
America reached Rio de Janeiro los
years ago today, on the same vessel
with the Portuguese royal family, and
was used to print the pioneer news
paper of the southern continent. The
first really great daily newspaper of
south America was the Buenos Ayres
La Prensa, founded in 1869 by the late
DR.. Jose Paz, and now one of the most
influential and prosperous of the
worlds daily journals. La Prensa has
a circulation of about IT'S, 600, sells for
ten cents a. copy. and pays its owner
a profit Of over, a million dollars
year. 1t has formidable rival in La
Argentina. Buenos Ayres has numer-
Gus other daily papers, including two
in English. Brazil has two great pa
pers in the Journal de Commerce. and
the Journal de Brazil but their cir
culation is small compared with La
Prensa and La Argentine. Ell Mercurio,
published in Santiago and Valparaiso,
is Chiie's great paper. Lima and
Montevideo have excellent daily pa
pers. Even the greatest of South
American papers pay scant attention
to adequate heads and convenient
makeup. The headlines. never tell
the story, and the location of any
class Of news is always ''shrouded in
mystery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-07

AT 6sc-1oo feet Heavy cash Cord
Clothes Line.
At 1Oc-Large can Enamel -,Cstore
pipe).
At sc-EnameIed- Playing csrda1
straight or pinochIe deck Best fdF
the price anywhere
At 8C-Many kinds Shoe BlalcEitE-
paste or liquid. Why pa.S T0cz
At 1Oc-Large Huck Towels with cel-
At sc-canvas Gloves, strong ems
heavy.
At 79c-Two-C Clasp KID gloves
SPECIAL SALE
BETWEEN AND 10 A. NJ ONLY
AT 3s4c-Best Light PrinGs
AT 3 Mc-YArd Wide Cheese Cloth.
At 4 4c-Best Dark Prints.
At 434e-Any Of our Cha1fieH.
At y c-Our. handsome Crs4ouneu-
At z 1910 Inch White Lawn
At 9Nc or 9Bc the p1ecs-Eiu rilla
Long Cloth Of spIendfd quality.
An Day Sale of sc and Zee artlcfe1
now on the Penny Table
Also some of the CSC and soc articles
left on the Zoe table
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-07
The .. NJ. Read Co..
Established 1857
Of Interest to aModistes and
who make their own Gowns.
Established 1857

The Pneumatic Dress For will enable any woman to
make either simple elaborate gown, Just her
own fancy, without any 1aborious tryng-on. Pneu-
form Figure will sand for fitting" long required
without It can be adjusted to the proper size
and shape required, and then it will keep the figure be-
the cloth covering is nonelastic and aproof It
be pinned to in any way This form is easy to han
die, and of the greatest assistance any who
makes her garments, for all sides be seen,
be applied and one knows how it is going
look No need call in friend neighbor for try
ing The figure be made the exact counterpart
of ones own.
Window Exhibit for few days, Demonstration
at the Pattern Section, main floor
Price for the Pneuform, 400, and it is good for
always.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-07

A mighty man In American jour
nalisrn is William RockhiH Nelson,
Founder, editor and proprietor of the
Kansas City star. one of the most in
duential newspapers of the West. The
Baron as he is known from coast
to coast, is getting along In years, and
will reach his seventy-se second mile
stone today, but he is not too old to
keep things stirred up in the young
metropolis at the mouth OF the Kaw.
Just now he has a day in Jail coming
to him, on conviction of contempt of
court, unless the higher tribunals up
set the sentence of the jurist who
was rendered peevish by the Stars ac-
count of divorce court case Hizon-
ner declared that Mr.. Nelson had
printed "a sneer at the Judge and a
sneer at the courts in justice. thereby
tending to bring judicial procedure in
to disrepute.'' 1.-THE laws delay has
been the topic OF many Star editorials
in the last year. It is likely that the
question as to whether Mr.. Nelson
really sneered at the court, and, if so,
whether he had right to sneer, will
be decided before 1927.
Mr.. Nelson was born in Fort Wayne.
Ind, March z, 1541, and was educated
at Notre Dame University. Some
thirty-three years ago he established
a little one-horse newspaper called the
Star in the little, one-horse town of
Kansas City. Both paper and city
have grown considerably since then,
and the Star has become a power
throughout the West. In al. the lists
of great American newspapers it oc-
cupies a place near the top. When
the Star was founded the Times was
the leading Kansas City paper, and
the little rival was the subject of much
ribald nirth on the part Of the Times
editors. Mr. Nelson laughed last, how
ever, and the Times Is now the tail of
the Stars kite. and is issued as its
morning edition.