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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14

Messaline, 26 inches wide, regular 75c 55c
 Taffeta, 3 yard wide, reg ular 85c, soc
 Messaline and taffeta, a. yard wide, regular $1 69c
 Fine supple yard-wide messaline, regular $1, 75c
 Special 364inch messaline, worth $1. 10, soc
 Chiffon taffeta, 36 inches wide, regular $1 .25, 85c Satin Duchess, very hand some, 36 inches wide, reguz lar $1 .25, $l
 Bengaline, a yard wide, irregular .$1 SC, 20
 Crepe poplin, 40 inches wide, uniquely handsome, regular $1. 5O, $1 .25
 Crepe de chine, soft and cinging and fine, 40 incn, regular $1.5 .5o, $1.25 I P
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
EpwARp 1EcDoNoUeH.

Edward N4cDonongh Of 64 James street a well known and respected resident died this noon after an ez- tended illness. The deceased was a prominent member of St. Augusttne's 'ss parish and was held in the highest es- teen by a legion of friends He was the father of John F. NcDonough past. exalted ruler of the local lodge of E1ks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
Good house dresses for $1.
Center a.

Four or five pretty dresses for house wear prove that it IS no longer true that house dresses cannot be tasteful and attractive.
 Figured percaIe is made with pleat on shoulders and small tucks on front of waist, with inverted pleat in skirt and fits with trim effect,-$1.
 Checked gfngham is trimmed with embroidery and has collar and cuffs Of plain color. The checks include pink blue and lavender,-$1.
 Gray and white striped gingharn is made up with similar plain-color col- lar and cuffs,-$1.
 Blue cilan1bray, very tasteful and attractive, has collar and cuffs of striped pattern. Alert of air.=s1.
 Actually, there are several other pat terms and styles-for these are but quickly chosen examples.
 Sizes from 3 to 46.+$1.
 Seersucker house dresses in sizes 4S 50 and 52,1s1.75.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
COTTON REPORT

Washington. April 14-Cotton used during March was 52S,959 bales, ex- elusive of 1inters, the census bureau announced today Cotton. on hand March 31 in manufacturing establish ments and Independent warehouses aggregated 5.11s,317 bales.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
noUIsE snoAN.

Death came suddenly last night to, Louise Sloan at the home of Henry Sturges of Fairfield with whose fam fly she had been employed as a maid for 48 years Death was the result of heart trouble The body was re- moved to the undertaking parlors of Henry E. Bishop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
FIFTEEN KILLED WHEN
 ILLICIT STILL EXPLODES

sons were killed last night by an ex-, plosion in an illicit alcohol distiilery at Volkhova, a suburb of this city Serious damage was caused by the fire which followed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
MARY A sTcIWI

Death claimed Mary A Stow last evening at her home S1O Madison ave- nue. Mrs. Stow had been a resi- dent of Bridgeport for the last five years. She is survived by two grand daughters. Miss Nellie A. Stow. No 81O Madison avenue and Miss Berthe- J. Smith, of Stevenson. Conns Eoul grandsons, William Smith of Steven son and George, William ana Leon O. Madison avenue this citEs and on1 son George Smith e Stevenson ct.
 Farmer want Ads. one Cent a won
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
OBITUARY.
EDWARD s. KEEroN.
regular SIS and $40


 Edward, S. Keeton, manager of the Giant Plaster Board Co, died this morning at his hones 751 Iranistan avenue after a. short illness. He IS survived by a widow, daughter, Mrs Harry Donahue and three sonss Samuel John and Joseph Keeton-
 EDWARD WHALEN.
 The funeral of Edward Wha1en was held from his late residence. 55 Frank street at 8:30 this morning and from St. Patrdck's church at g. O clock. Nu-f merous friends and relatives attend ed the services and the floral tributes. were many and beautiful. attesting the esteem with which the deceased was held by all who knew him. 4. deleeation was present from the Pe-' duonnock lodge, No. 62, F. of A, members of which acted as the bear CTS were were John Mason, John Lane. Oscar Johnson and Charles Callahan. Intern1ent was in the family plot in St! Michaers ceTne- terry
 SARAH G. STAPLETON.
 The funeral of Sarah G. Stap1eton, daughter of George and Bridget Sta- pleton, was held from her late resi- dence. 74s Washington avenue. this morning at o'clock and from St. Augustine's church at 9:So where solemn mass of requiem was celebrat- ed by the Rev. J. B. Nihill, assisted by Rev. J. J. Kennedy as deacon and Rev. John Stapleton of New Canaan, a cousin of deceased, as ub-deacon. Father Murphy acted as master of ceremonies. Professor Brisebois pre- sided at the organ. At the Onertory Miss Aure1ia Berger sang "Pie Jesu." ," Schnnidt,s requiem mass was sung by Mrs F. J. Kelly, Prof. A. T.. Brise- hojs Miss AureIia. Berger and MT. J. J. Kennedy. Inside the sanctuary were Revs. John Coy1e. William Blake, Arthur Cavanaugh, Thomas Mooney, Patrick O'Reilly, Thomas Picker, William O'Keefe, Peter Mo Lean, Hubert Dahme and Joseph Hefferman. The edifice was filled with the many sorrowing relatives and friends of the deceased. The floral offerings were numerous and appropriate. The bearers were Geo. T. Kelly George Burns, Timothy | Burns, Dr. J. F. Flynn, Jessie Hann- ton and Augustus Leverty. Inter- ment was in the family plot at St l iMichaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
EIlLEN 6. HaRVEsr.

Death came to Ellen A, wifs o6 william H. Harvest in Concord. Mass Monday, April 13s The body has been brought. to the undertaking paFlor0 of Walker & Banks. whence the fun- eral will be held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
GoE,s TO RH.FoRs1A1oRy.

Stephen GoIas, aged l 4. found gull ty of having broken into and entered the West Depart trnent store on EaSt Main street, was today committed to the Reform School until he is 21 years of age A companion, Frank Koun- dry, was discharged upon the evidence submitted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
OBITUARY
m4TH JuIim TT1gtR.

Edath Ju1e, eight year old daugh- ter Of Willard F and Julia Dixby Tier Of s55 Harral avenue died this morning at the Bridgeport hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14

T l 3 Yard-Wide fine fail1e, reg nlar $1.50, $1.25I Crepe Meteor, glorious of fine quality, 40 inches Wides regular $2 .$1.5O. Crepe gabardine, an espe firm and fine silk, 40. inch, regular g. .25, s1.7bi Satin-striped faille, novel of effect, fine of quality, 40. inches. wide, regular $2.25,
 $1.75 Charmeuse and crepe de chine, supple of texture and beautiful of finish, 40 inches wide, regular S2. 25, $l.75 Satin, special weight, 42 inches wide, regular $3.5O,
 $2.5o Faille, 40 inches wide, splendid in appearance, reg ular &2.5o, $2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14

Governor Whitman and his stan will review the New York police pa rale on April 24s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
:. Sell nitts and gloves
never make an error.

We've gladly added the sell ntts and gloves for baseball players Wish we'd done it long agofor they are the finest ever saw But; couldn't do it before Like lot.of other folks; we didn' know. of e1n
 SSe' itts and gloves from folks in Ohio who other goods that urfen could find ballplayer who saw them being made sug gested that baseball mtts and gloves made the would beat anything earth And that was the begin hing of this dandy line of baseball stuff.
 When hard-driven ball high fly lands against a Sell' mitt glove it stays there These gloves and itts shaped ball just can't get away from lem. And the player doesn't have to pound his glove into shape break it it is ready for work the minute he the field the first time with it strapped in place.
 There's patented wfiststrap too. It's great help to fellow whose wrist ever bothers.
 Splendid soft tough hide scientific shapes, great ing,-and every glove guaranteed perfectli
 Gloves,-25c to $5.
 First-baseman's 1nitts,-750c to $5.
 Catcher's itts,s25c to $10.
 Spalding and Victor gloves and mitts too We don't expect every man to pick the here to have what want. asenent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14

 be bought at less than usual price.
 Black silks are ever correct They are always in harmony with style tendencies Their service general and long If of real worth they may be counted for durability and general satisfaction
 These black silks are the stores regular dependable sort. Every yard is such that we shall sell it conf dence: we know how genuine its quality and value is
 Trade conditions have made than wholesaler worry Some have had pocket loss of profit order torase money their debts Silk wholesalers have been in tie boat others.
 These conditions bring saving to the consumer though Truly, it i'll wind that blows nobody good
 Here the savings brought by this particular trade wind; savings combined with rich finish variety weaves.
 There regular 75-cent silks this lot There are regular $350. There light tafetas there heavy satls But every sort bears less than-usual price
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14

The Weather:-Fair tonight and Thursday; fresh north winds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14

Farmer want Ads. one oenf . VVaT--
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-01-21
More Money For Your Cotton

the cotton market quoting prices around l2c for
this sacrifice my part would not be necessary
would business could handle But cotton low
and everything else higher The
the merchandise during these cold months,
naturally in times depression he will buy where the
money spends will bring the greatest returns This is ex-
acty look things right and this store going
every dollar that spend here the greatest
value possible.
make false statement when say that your money
spent for cotton for this is fact
good everybody and remember that are not
buying that old and probably been
through many It's all here and you'll never leave
this store disappointed if know Spend your money here with
confidence my goods prces-I enjoy good repua-
ton try any "funny business want to
if you don't spend with me, and am
going for you and all, Saturday morning. Come
for it's going to be great day. - e. a.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City's Social World

Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin F. Anderson
and daughter. Eleanor. Miss Hattie
G. Pipino and Mrs. c. E. Anderson
have returned home from their vaca-
ton spent in Atlantic City. n J.
Miss Mabel Goodwin. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. James Goodwin, of Dover, will
leave on Saturday next for a trip to the
Panama and Pacific Exposition. While
in the West, Miss Goodwin will visit her
sister. Mrs Uric Boggs, formerly Miss
Name Goodwin. one Of Dover's former
school teachers.
Mr. and Mrs. William Baldwin of
Philadelphia. Misses Violet Shollen-
berger and Nellie Boyer. Of Reading
Pa, spent yesterday as the guests Of
Mr. and Mrs. James 7. Laws
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Stritch and Mrs.
X. Jacobs. of Miami, Florida, guests
of Mrs. May Ryan sailed Saturday,
from New York for their home.
Miss Livinia Ortlet and Miss Mar
ion Bertsil. both of Atlantic City, n.
j.. are visiting George Whitehead Of
No. 1908 Washington street
Miss Lillian F. Chandler, Miss Rose
F. Gambler and Mrs. Rosa Johnson
have returned from Atlantic City
Miss Anne Vandegrift. of Washing
ton. d. c., has returned home after
spending ten days with Mr. and Mrs.
George E. Vandegrift of this city
Miss Maud Harvey has returned
home after spending two weeks with
frinds at Kenton. Del.
Miss Elsie Harvey has returned
home after spending two weeks with
4 friends in Elizabeth. n. J.
Miss Victoria Gartley and Miss
Anna Gartley and George Garrison,
of Philadelphia, Pa, returned to their
home Sunday after spending the
of No 709 Monroe street.
Mr. and Mrs. II. Topkis of German
! town we're weekend visitors with Mr.
and Mrs. w. H. f. Jones of Townsend
Del.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Tevis and Miss
Doris Reohes spent Sunday at Better
ton, Nd. Mr. and Mrs. J. Knorr and
William Russell also visited the Mary.
land resort
Edward c. Work, while on his vaca
tion. visited New York, Boston, Port
land, Ne; Fabyan, White Mountains
Quebec, Montreal, Lake Champlain an
Lake George
James Kelley, elevator operator al
the Federal Building, is enjoying ar
eighteen days vacation
Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Goodman ant
daughter, Jean, who have been regis
tered at the Marlborough Blenheim
in Atlantic City. for two weeks. have
returned home.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
GRAPE juice DIPLOMACY
NOW MATTER OF HISTORY

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24-The
grape juice reign in Washington
diplomacy, inaugurated when Secre-
tary Bryan entered the cabinet, was a
matter of history today. Its passing
was marked by Secretary Lansing's
first official dinner Monday night. a
full course repast, including wine.
The diplomatic corps discretely re-
joiced.
Even as counsellor of the State De-
partment under Bryan, Lansing never
pretended to sympathize with his
chiefs total abstinence views. ap-
piled so as to deny their accustomed
fermented refreshments 10 the heads
of the various embassies and lega-
tions here. when guests at the Of
cial banquet board.
No toasts were drung to the reap
pearance of a wet" regime. Diplo-
mats are too canny for that At the
same time not an expression Of re-
gret was heard at the disappearance
/ of custom which previously made
5 such occasions dry"
The diplomats simply drank
! smacked their lips and said nothing
( The dinner was in honor of SenoI
! lCardoso de Oliveira, Brazilian minis.
! ter to Mexico, a visitor here; Brazil
ian Ambassador Da Cana and othel
notables.
II was not a bacchanalian affair
but there was enough to drink.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
h. c. LAWSON OUT
OF Street BOARD
To Take Up Duties along
Other Lines" He Tells
Directors
HENRY S. LAWTON TO
BE HIS SUCCESSOR

Assistant Secretary Harry G. Law
son. of the Street and Sewer Depart.
ment. this morning rendered his resig-
nation in the following letter pre-
sented by him to the directors Of the
department:
Gentlemen: In order that l may
take up my duties along other lines
it becomes necessary that l tender
this, my resignation, as assistant sec
retary Of your department, to take
effect at as early a date as may be
convenient to your honorable body.
Harry G. Lawson
The resignation was accepted to
take place September 1, at which
time Henry S. Lawton, who was
named to succeed Mr.. Lawson, will
assume the duties of that position.
He had been connected with the
Street and Sewer Department for six
years on June % of this year.
When asked what he intended to
engage in now, he said he had several
offers, but had not made up his mind
what he would do.
His successor has been acting as
q clerk and special messenger in -he
department for about three years
who will fill the place made vacant
by his promotion has not been an
nounced
The resignation of Captain Lawson
came as a surprise to the other enr
ployes.
Leslie V. Christy, secretary of the
department. resigned about a month
ago, and accepted a responsible posi-
ton with the DUPONT Company.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
SERIOUSLY HURT ON BOAT.

Robert Morgan, II years old. son
OF Captain Morgan, of the motorboat
Morgan" was painfully injured
while going on trip to New Jersey
with his father yesterday. When near
ing the railroad bridge the ferryboat
Long Beach passed. Her swell toss
ed the boat about so roughly that
Young Morgan was thrown upon the
pointed spout Of an oil can. The
spout punctured his abdomen to the
depth of two inches. and when re-
moved the blood poured in a stream
The launch was put back to Fourth
street wharf, and the boy was sem
20 Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
BERNSTORFF URGES
ARABIC CASE DELAY
UNTIL REPORT COMES

who lost their lives when the Arabic was
sunk. even if it should be shown that
neither was an American would not be
relevant inasmuch as the submarines
commander might fairly have supposed
there would be Americans on the ship.
Though Tuesday is the regular day
for a cabinet meeting. none was held TO-
day.
Secretary OF State Lansing this ar
ternoon personally confirmed the re-
port that he had received from Ger-
man Ambassador Bernstorff. in New
York. request that the United States
refrain from action in the Arabic
matter until the official report on the
incident arrives from Berlin.
He said positively also that Bern-
storif had asked permission to make
the request public and that the state
Department had granted il.
Whether or not the United States
would. as requested. delay action, he
did not say This was considered a
foregone conclusion. however.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
TWO men INJURED AS
TROLLEY SMASHES WAGON

Driving across the tracks OF the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Trac-
ton Company az Forty-frst and Mar
ket streets yesterday afternoon about
three o'clock. ID. J. Cummings. OF No.
1918 Market street. and r. Schott Of
No. 1906 Pine street. were thrown out
OF their wagon when a Darby car In
charge Of Motorman Christopher Sem
senig crashed into thte car. The two
men we're tossed several feet. while
the wagon in which they we're riding
was demolished.
The car was brought to a stop with
in few feet after striking tho team
/ and passengers assisted the two men
both Of whom we're injured Word
was sent TO the Phoenix ambulance
and the men were taken TO the Della
ware hospital.
Physicians there found that Schot
had a dislocated shoulder. Will,
Cummings had a cut head and hand
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
CHARGE INDUSTRIAL
UNREST TO LOW PAY
Industrial Relations Com
mission Urges Equal Po-
litical Rights for Women
LABOR FACTION FOR
MORE ORGANIZATION
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
CHICAGO, Aug. PA mass Of detail
ed evidence TO support the theory that
industrial unrest is caused "by payment
of wages too low 10 provide a decent
standard of living" and a strong argu-
ment urging equal political rights for
women as a means by which women IN
industry may obtain better wages, was
presented in the second section Of the
report of Basil NJ. Manley of the inves-
tigation staff of the Industrial Relations
Commission, published this afternoon.
The report declared that the indus
trial unrest and payment of low wages is
"a direct result of the lack of strong
labor organizations 1t said investiga
tors unearthed the existence Of many
typical industrial communities declared
TO present every aspect of a state OF
feudalism, with employers controlling
the social and political life and abridg
ing the fundamental rights of citizens.
The report of today deals with condi'
tions existing in the Pullman company
and telegraph and telephone companies
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
NO CHANGE TODAY
IN MACHINISTS' STRIKE

While the situation between the
striking machinists of this city and
their former employers remains
about the same, the strikers were
busy this morning perfecting their Or
ganization. At O'Clock all of the
men assembled in meeting in the
Irish-American Hall and reported
At IL O'Clock the committees ap-
pointed by the strikers from each
shop met with General Organizers
Ago and Carroll and perfected their
organization and were made acquaint-
ed with their duties.
Arrangements for a mass meeting
to be held in Turn Hall tonight are
completed. Every machinist in this
section is invited to attend and hear
the arguments made by three men,
bers Of the International Association
of Machinists who are to come from
Washington this evening for the ex-
press purpose of addressing the
strikers.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
WESTERN HAT DRAWS
attention TO VISITOR

Harry Kendall. a young man who
owns three ranches near Tuscon, Ari-
zona, is visiting James E. Neeunam, at
Bellefonte. Mr.. Needham spent about
ten years in Arizona close TO the Ken
dali ranches When the latter arrived
last evening he wore large light-col-
ored sombrero, and it attracted more
attention than, he cared for. Before
going 10 Arizona Mr. Kendall was a Sec
tion hand for the Pennsylvania railroad
company. That was about ten years ago,
and he now is estimated to be worth
close to 500 000 Mr. Needham and Mr..
Kendall will go TO Philadelphia this af-
ternoon and Mr.. Needham will wear his
Western sombrero TO divide the atten-
tion complained of by Mr.. Kendall.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
LEVY court Gets BIDS
FOR BINDER ON ROADS

The contract for resurfacing the
Philadelphia pike from the city line to
point near the Practical Farmer
was awarded today 10 Alfred Nc
Dowell. AS soon as $4,000 worth OF
work Is done the work will then stop.
When the Levy Court advertised
for bids for binder materials for re-
surfacing the stone roads there were
many roads not included IN the list.
State Highway Commissioner Wilson
took up the matter OF other roads
which need TO be improved in the
county. and the Levy Court instruct
ed him 10 advertise for bids for stone.
preparing the roads for the chips and
binder. and for the binder material.
Bids were opened at the meeting OF
the Levy Court today for the follow
ing roads. the number Of square yards
being given Philadelphia turnpike,
1927 suare yards: DUPONT road
10000; City line to Marshallton. "a
1853; Marshallton to ST. James Church
11.Sl6. Milford Y roads. 14.0S0; Bird q
Corner TO Clark's. 9.171; Middletown
ST. AIMS, 3,215 Middletown, Mary
land line, 21.754: Middletown. south
2,676; Boyd's Corner. ST. Georges
24SO2: ST. AIMS. Ginn's Corner. 22.-
500; State road. Duck Creek, 14.0S0
State Road second section. 17.24S.
Bids were for asphalt. tarvia and
ugite. and the following we're the bid.
ders Alfred H. Mcdowell, Walter S
French. Juniata Paving Company
Main Line Stone Company, United Cal
Improvement Company. Atlantic Re
fning Company, Stewart and Dono
/ hue.
The bids we're referred 10 the high
way commissioner 10 be tabulated.
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
sPEAKMAN.GRAHAM.

In Asbury NJ. E. parsonage tonight
Robert Graham. of No. sol East
Fourth street. and Miss Virginia b.
speskman. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
James L. speakman. of No. 21S Wal
nut street, will be married by the Rev.
George White Dawson. Miss Lillian
Carroll will play the wedding march,
James Davidson will be the best man
and Miss Eleanor Speakman will be
the bridesmaid. A reception will be
held at the home Of the parents of
the bride and the couple will reside at
No. sol East Fourth street for the
present
Mr. Graham is an amateur baseball
player and has played with the Edge
Moor, Madeley. Christana and other
teams He is an employe of the du-
Pont Powder Company at Carney s
Point. n. j., as a powdermaker
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
School BOARD CUTS
down COST OF School

After the meeting Of the Board Of
Education last night the members ex-
amined tentative plans Of the school
10 be erected at the southeast corner
of Second and West streets. The
plans had been prepared by E. L.
Rice, Jr.. architect II had been
originally intended to spend $4,000
on the new structure. but the new
building committee decided after the
City Council refused the Board addi-
tional funds. to cut the cost to $4,000.
The plans presented two weeks ago
by Mr.. Rice we're for a building cost
ing S25.000 The plans presented last
night showed a building which il Is
expected will cost only 100000. II Is
10 be two stories high with a base
ment
Evening journal., 1915-08-24
LEVY COURT TO TAKE K
over new BRIDGE PIER

The Levy Court at its meeting today
agreed 10 take over the western pier Of
the Third street bridge tomorrow upon
approval by the consulting engineer
John F. Greiner. Mr.. Burris said that
for the information Of the public the
bridge is to be completed within IS days
after the contractor has the right OF
way 10 90 anead.
The clerk was instructed 10 notify
Consulting Engineer Greiner TO appear
before the court at its meeting on Tues
day next.