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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
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A glance at the Dress Section
gives one the idea that she is
about to encounter company
of Victorian ladies in their best
attire. From the simplest of
taffeta afternoon. gowns to the
dinner and dancing dresses
pulled and panniered, yelled
with tulle and lace, one is sur
prised and charmed at the re-
vival of half century old styles.
Skirts are short, for which the
average woman is grateful,
they are full, some Of them very
full and beyond description in
their little eccentricities of
girdles, plaitings, and garni-
lures. One may buy very at
tractive, designs at $3.50 and
$500, ready to wear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
Easter Jevelry
Main floor,

! Have new pins for your Easter hat
Very dainty designs in 10 Karat gold,
at Is cts, $1.O0 to $3.50
Less expensive ones at % and so cts
Slipper Buckles. They are to be uni
versally worn, and those for street wear
on pumps are Al trile larger.
Sautoir Ribbons, for mems evening
wear, black with white edges, white with
black edges. Effective, stylish, $3.50
Jewelry Cleaning Boxes, which con
tain soap brushes for special work and fine
sawdust for drying so cts to $l.OO
Main moor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
BREAKING JAIL, MOVIE STYLE

n GNATIUS TIMOTHY TRIBICH LINCOLN, described
Il former member of the British Par
lament planned breaking. employed gangsers,
promise pay them $50 and show them where $4,000 could
robbery. plot included assault by which
gangsters overpoer the keepers Of the jail who
assembled upon the statement by entire strangers
that an inspection jail made and that
keepers wanted in the wardens Once there,
keepers overpowered and Lincoln to walk
out o freedom.
this interesting plot reduced to writing by Lin
coln promptly read by the jail warden Lin
coin exaggerates ability consprator His field IS Writ
ing scenarios moving pictures
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

sole Brer Rabbit has appeared in
true counterpart of himself at the
Candy Section to keep Easter and his
wife is with him. She is attired in
Bingham frock. and white cap
through which her ears perk up en-
quiringly. She will carry candy. So
will Brer Rabbit, too,
Very large Chocolate Eggs, regular
roc's or ostrich's eggs. are intended
for Easter table decorations. They are
beautifully ornamented, sometimes
with a garland of sugar Or paste flow
ers, and are composed Of chocolate all
mond paste, very nice to break up and
serve with the dessert.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

The 'Oriole Go Basket is the latest
invention in baby carriage. 1t is
very like the swinging basket-nest of
the Baltimore Oriole and well named.
It can be readily converted into any
of these articles. go-cart chair.
jumper. or bassinet. The baby rides
in it. sits in it sleeps in it, plays in it.
Folded compact1y the basket can be
carried on the arm OF the mother or
nurse and sopetimes with the baby
in it.
St is the ideal baby carriage if one
is going on the train, trolley or boat
Price from $500 up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

the typical college professor. He was
so deaf that he could scarcely hear
himself speak. One of his strongest
personal characteristics was his intense
contempt for women. He considered
them as little better, than mere cattle,
and, useful only as mothers OF men.
His dislike for the sex was often ex-
pressed in language that fell little
short of vulgarity. Women were new
er permitted to listen to his discourses
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
Small Sterling Silver
acceptable for gifts

a woman accepts with gratitude any
gift of sterling silver for it is an everlast-
ing remembrance, always good, always in
style
Bud Vases, $500, $3.50, $3.50
Sugar Trays, $50
Lemon and Sugar Plates $500
Small Bon Bon Baskets, S1.z5
Sugar Basket, S45O
Lemon Plate, cut crystal in
silver rim, lattice, $500
Sugar and Cream, Colonial, $3.50
Marmalade Jar, S1.5O
Gandlesticks, $500 and $500
Sugar Tongs, soc, $1.25, S1S5 up
Cream Ladle, S1.25, S4.50, $50
>Sardine Forks, S1.25
bridgeport" spoons, $1.S5, $3.50, rs
Tea Balls, Sk15, $3.50 up
Napkin Holders, 81 Cts.
= Napkin Rings, 75c, s1.25, s1-z5
Basement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

horse ra.dish or mustard, is hand
etched and of surprising clearance.
The top is a little crystal cap which
turns over the neck of the jar after
the manner of a turnb1er over carafe.
There is a little glass spoon to accom-
pany. Very practical. B Is cts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
affeta Silks
are here in abundance
A Recent Purchase of 500 yards

Although there is an alarm about the
scarcity of good Taffetas in the silk world
there are plenty here at present, through
fortunate adventure of the Read Silk
buyer. He was able to obtain a good line,
all foreign dyes and guaranteed absolute
ly. La medium shades, navy blue, gray,
brown, tan, old rose and many other prac-
teal shades
Yard wide, SI.5U
Main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
LOOK!
LOOK!

We have just the bicycles
you want in our assortment
of wheels.
Prices $50 so to $25 90
They are easy running,
easy to keep clean and no
complicated parts to get out
of order.
They are dependable too
absolutely so.
Large line of assesories
for the wheel.
Guaranteed tires. United
States, Goodyear and Good
rich.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
OWL war NURSE DEAD.

Hartford. April 11-A1rs Mildred
S. Brooks. a Civil War nurse, who
served in the Army Of the Potomac,
and possibly the last one, died at st.
Francis hospital today Of pneumonia
She was born in Manunka Chunk,
Pa, and was SO years old
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

Any woman may have her
Silk Stockings match her gown.
The thing to do is to bring a
sample Of the gown. and give
the, Hosiery Section at least 48
hours notice. Amy shade can
be given.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
WEATHER FORECAST

New Haven, April 11--Borecasts
Fair and warmer tonight; We'd
nesday generally cloudy.
Connecticut: Probably fair to-
night and Wednesday; slightly
warmer tonight, moderate TO mesh
south and southwest winds.
A disturbance which is central
this morning over Lake Superior
is causing unsettled weather with
local showers in the northern uuRa
ton of the lake region. pleasant
weather prevails In other districts
east of the Mississippi river.
Another disturbance is central
over Utah. The temperature is
rising in nearly all districts east
of the Rocky NEountoius.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

Among the Easter Favors at the
Stationery Section are flower seeds in
hand tinted envelopes. The old-fash-
toned garden favorites, 1arkspur, mari
gold, alyssumi pE1lox and asters are all
here, ready for early planting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

morally bound to express themselves by their votes
The Farmer hopes that there will be large vote IN the
special bonding election The question important and will
be fraught with personal consequences to everybody
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

The Liverpool Cotton Exchange viii
be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sat
urday and Easter Monday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
The meadow Brook Suits
I ailored Wear of
exceptional quality
exclusivelY at the Read HOUSE

ers Of easy tailored wear who expect to
live their days in the great outdoors. The
models are of fine Velour and Shepherd
Checks, made up with easy skirts having
inverted plaits, straps and wide flare, The
coats are .belted and have two or more
patch pockets.
II The Meadow Brook Sports. Suits are
exceedingly graceful, and smart looking,
we'll tailored to the smallest detail.
CO.. En r.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

Shipments of fresh and cured meats
from Chicago last week amounted to
46,o12, 900 pounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

With her cargo badly damaged by
fire. the American steamer Omega ar
rived at La Rochelle. France.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
WOMAN,S RELIEF CORPS
TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY

The woman's Relief Corps of the
G. A. R. will hold a birthday party
next Thursday afternoon, in celebra-
ton of the seventh anniversary of the
organization. The general meeting will
be held in G. A r. hall and will be
followed by a social hour during
which refreshments will be served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11
$3.50
Millinery

This interesting section, which is 50
important at this time Of year, is filled
with spring styles in headwear. To those
who were the aforetime patrons Of the
Halligan Shop and who were saddened a
little at its being absorbed by the Read
House, there is this to remember:
Halligan Has are obtained at Read S.
The same exclusiveness of style, the
same high quality of material, the same
high grade Of workmanship, and the same
methods prevail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

Nine thousand employees Of the chi
cago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
have been granted increased wages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

An order for 10 locomotives was
received by the American Locomotive
Co. from, the -HanBzow Rail
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-11

Farmer Want Ads. one O. 3 -
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-03
RCHMoND PALLADIUM

and contests Refreshments were
served In two weeks m afternoon
meeting win be held with Mrs. Fred
Eetfa
The social committee OF the India
napolis Glove company has announced
. dance to be given Thursday evening
At the factory. Piano and drums will
furnish the music. Programs viii be
twenty-five cents.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society Of the First nj. e. church, will
hold an evening meeting tonight at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Hall.
There win be special program.
Mrs. n. L Baum of Dayton. O., is
the guest OF Rev. and Mrs. Oscar j.
T. Tressel Of South Eleventh street
Mrs. John Baum and baby of Pitts
burg, are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jonas Gaar.
The Missionary Sewing circle of the
st. Johns Lutheran church. win meet
Thursday afternoon at the church and
spend the time serving.
Mrs. William Daffler will entertain
members of the Social Aid of the
Reid Memorial church Thursday after.
noon at her home, North Fifteenth
street.
Pythian Sisters viii meet this even.
ing in the Pythian Temple There will
be special work as there are several
candidates.
Miss Esther Brooks OF Fountain
City, was the guest OF friends In this
city yesterday.
Mr.. Neil BLY, was In Connersyille
yesterday on business for the National
Cash Register company.
Mrs. David Hershey, 316, South Thir-
teenth street, has announced the en-.
gagement Of her daughter, Miss Han,
nah Hershey, to Mr.. Earl Cotton of
Cleveland, o.. a former resident of
this city. The wedding will be one
OF the attractive nuptial events for
the month of May. the date to be an
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F'i g.; s...,.. SOCIE 'si b.....

Mrs. l. B. Nusbaum. Mrs. Fred Nil
Ter. Mrs. Shield OF New York, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis King, Miss Carolyn Hut
ton, Mrs. Lynn Logan and daughter.
Miss Bernice, Mrs. Chris Hasemeier.
Misses Elizabeth Hasemeier. Edna
Deuker. Marguerite Deuker and Ma
RE Deuker.
Mr. Paul Wilson has returned from
Cincinnati, where he spent few days
with friends.
The Universalist Mission circle of
the universalist church, win not meet
Thursday afternoon The meeting viii
be held next week with Mrs. Barr.
The Aid society Of the Second En-
glish Lutheran church, viii meet
Thursday at the church. This viii be
an a1l-day meeting and a picnic din
ners will be served at noon.
A silver tea viii be given Thursday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Earl
ham Heights church by members Of
the Dorcas society. All members and
ladies' Of the church are invited.
A meeting OF the Aid society of the
First English Lutheran church will be
held Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Horace Kramer will be hostess
Thursday afternoon for meeting of
Reid Memorial hospital, at her home,
14os East Main street.
The, Kensington club did not meet
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Anna
Heitbrink The meeting has been de-
ferred until Tuesday afternoon of
next week when Mrs. Heitbrink will
be hostess.
Mrs. John Haustetter was hostess
yesterday afternoon for q meeting of
the Princess card club at her home,
Wernle road. Mrs. r. P Whistler was
q guest. High scores were made by
Mesdames Albert McMinn and John
, Haustetter. A luncheon was served.
In two weeks Mrs. Leslie Raper en-
tertains the club.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hodge are the
proud parents of body son, born at
Reid Memorial hospital Mrs Hodge
was formerly Miss Shiloh Van Meter
Of Cambridge City
The Hiawatha Social and Literary
society will meet with Mrs Charles
Morgan at her home, South Second
street. Friday afternoon, and Mothers
day will be observed. Members are
asked to prepare responses.
Mrs. Herbert Cotton of Cleveland,
O., Is the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. T. ]. Ferguson, South Six
teenth street.
The Missionary society of the Sec
oud Presbyterian church will meet to-
morrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at
the church. All members are urged
to be present.
The Nonpariel club did not meet
yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Allen.
The meeting has been postponed for
two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Findlay were
host and hostess last evening for a
meeting of the Neighborly club at
their home, Henley road. The hours
we're spent socially and with music
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enjoyed untiI late hour. Punch was
served during the evening The
cathedral bells added materially to
The programs were tinted In purple
fastened with purple ribbons.
IN celebration of her forty-eighth
birthday anniversary. Mrs. Baltz
Bescher was given a pleasant surprise
last evening at her home on Lincoln
street, by number OF her friends.
The evening was spent socially and
with music and games. A delicious
luncheon was served. Many pretty
gifts were given the hostess. The
party was composed of Messrs. and
Mesdames BaItz Bescher. VIII Fisher,
Ben Crump and son, Elmer jerks and
daughter Lorene. James Hayward,
Willard Warfei. Fred Kennedy. Ed
ward Crowell. Ralph Snaveley and
baby, Mrs. Klein, Misses Edith STRAIT
tan. Ruby Crowell, Messrs. Lester
Williams and Glen Menke.
Mrs. Clyde Riegel was hostess yes
terday afternoon for q meeting OF the
Progressive Literary society. Four
teen members were present and re-
sponded to roll call with quotations
pertaining to Mother. The program
for 1851 was read. Mrs. W. L. Mise
ner presented splendid paper on.
Manufacturers. The Diplomatic
Relations Between the United States
and Mexico" was given by Mrs. Fin
frock. Mrs. Hasty gave Home Life
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room. Tiny boquets of flowers were
at each place as souvenirs for the
guests. A delicious dinner was served
and pleasant evening followed. Miss
Elizabeth Jay of Richmond, Viola Jay
and Will Jay were among the guests,
-Rushville Republican.
The Central Aid society Of the First
Christian church, will give q penny
supper Saturday evening at the church
The public is invited to attend.
The Social Service Bible class OF
Grace M. E. church held Its first meet
ing last evening at the parsonage. Rev.
U. S. A Bridge is the teacher Of the
class. Work in connection with the
Epworth league was discussed. The
class will meet again next Tuesday
evening.
The Enterprise Bible class OF the
Whitewater Friends church will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Eva
Conley at her home, 807 North street
This will be a business meeting.
Among the local people who will at
tend the May Festival at Cincinnati
this week are Prof and Mrs. Fred T.
Hicks, Mrs. Wilfred Jessup. Mr.. and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-03
Social Calendar

Mrs.. Rush Miller entertains in
honor Of Miss Affie McVicker Of
New York
Card party at O'Clock Ii the
Eagles hall for members.
woman's Relief Corps meets in
Post room at court house.
Universalist Mission circle post
poned until next week when Mrs.
Barr will be hostess.
All-day meeting OF aid society Of
Second English Lutheran church
at the church.
Earlham Heights Dorcas society
gives silver tea at the church for
all members and ladies Of the
church.
Mrs. Horace Kramer hostess for
meeting OF the Woman's Aid
society of the Reid Memorial hos
pital.
West Richmond W. G. T. U.
meets with Mrs. ]. M. Gluys.
Aid society OF Trinity Lutheran
church meets with Mrs. John Igel-
man.
Missionary Sewing circle OF st..
Johns Lutheran church meets at
church.
Omicron Pi Sigma fraternity
gives dance In Odd Fellows hall.
Mrs. Simon Beck entertains
members of card club. =
Aid society of East Main Street
Friends church meets at church.
Social Aid OF Reid Memorial
church meets with Mrs. William
Daff1er.
Mrs. George Ferling entertains
members OF a Five Hundred club.
Tirzah Aid society of Ben Hur
lodge gives pie social after lodge
meeting.
Indianapolis Glove Factory
dance at factory.
Missionary society OF the Second
Presbyterian church, meets at the
church.
Enterprise Bible class OF White
water church meets with Mrs. Eva
Conley.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

Proposals for supplies for the use
OF the Eastern Indiana Hospital for
the Insane for the month OF June, will
be received by the Board OF Trustees
at the hospital before p. m. Monday,
May s, 1916. Specifications may be
seen at the Second National Bank, or
at the hospital.
BY order OF the Board,
S. E. SMIT--. Med. Supt.
may 2-2t
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The regular meeting Of the Psi Iota
ri sorority win be held at the home
OF Miss Katherine Quigg, OF South
Twelfth street. tomorrow afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-03

After meeting of the Ben Hur
lodge Thursday evening the Tirzah aid
society will give a pie social.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-05-03

The music was exceptionally good
last night at the May dance given by
Mr.. Paul Harris in the Eagles hall.
Dancing began at 9 o'clock and was
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Of the Mexicans, The guests were
Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Gem and Mrs.
Charles Crosse Refreshments were
served. May 16. Mrs. Arthur King en-
tertains the club. 232 South Fifth
street.
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nounced later. Mr.. Cotton Is former
business man of this city. He is q
member Of the local chapter of the
Phi Delta Kappa fraternity. Their
many friends enxtend congratulations.
ss---.sss---.ss
a social function to be given at Con-
nersville Friday evening il . dinner
dance at the McFarlan hotel given BY
the Beta chapter of the Phi Delta
kappa fraternity. The Mitchell or
chestra OF Rushville. will play Local
members have received invitations
This evening Miss Agnes Schumack.
er viii make an address ct. the First
English Lutheran church under the
auspices OF the Missionary society.
All persons interested are invited TO
attend.
One hundred and fifty invitations
have been issued for the dance to be
given Thursday evening by members
Of the Omicron Pi Sigma fraternity In
the I'D Fellows hall. Mr. and Mrs.
Hutton, and Mr.. Smith with several
other cabaret performers will furnish
the music and entertainment for the
guests.
After a meeting of the Ben Hur
lodge Thursday evening the Tirzah aid
society will give pie social.
The music was exceptionally good
last night at the May dance given by
Mr.. Paul Harris in the Eagles hall.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-15
CITY MANAGER.

Most striking evidence of the spirit
working in the new commission
manager form OF government is re-
vealed in the proceedings Of the last
convention OF city managers just pub
lished. Seventeen OF these executives
we're in attendance at the convention,
which was held in Dayton just before
the meeting Of the National Munich
pal league, and most OF the managers
took an active part in the meetings
OF the latter body As Henry VI,
Waite, the city manager OF Dayton,
remarked. "The theorists did not
come until the practical men had fin
ished, but the practical men are stay
ing for the theory" The papers pre-
sented at the managers convention
were OF high order. Some Of the
titles are suggestive: New Ideals in
Civic Administration, purchasing
Methods" Municipal Cost Data, "
"The Citizen and the New Govern
ment," Budget Making" Did you
ever hear Of city councilmen prepar-
ing such papers and entering into
such discussions? Not ~ March
field, you didn't at least--and in
very few other cities. To begin with.
councilmen have no time to enter in
to study OF municipal government,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-15
HELPFUL WORDS.
From u Grants Pass Citizen

Is your back lame and painfulg
Does II ache. especially after cxer-
tiong
Is there u soreness In the kidney
region!
These symptoms suggest weak kid
neys.
II so. there is danger In delay,
Weak Kidneys get fast weaker.
Give your trouble prompt atten-
ton.
Doans Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys.
Your neighbors use and recon-
mend them.
Read this Grants Pass Testimony:
Miss Leila Ethel Green. sea Pros
pect Ave. Grants Pass. says II
couldn't recommend u more reliable
medicine for kidney trouble than
Doan's Kidney pills. have taken
them myself on several occasions
when ! have had trouble from my
kidneys and n dull ache across tho
small OF my back and II has re-
quired only few doses to relieve
me. Members OF my family have also
had great benefit from Doan's Kid
ney Pills and recommend them very
highly"
Price soc. at all dealers, Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy--get
Doan's Kidney Pllls---the same that
Miss Green had. Fostor-Milburn Co.
Props. Buffalo, N. Y.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-15
Curious Water Holes.

A curious form Of water hole ls
found In the deserts Of Western Aus.
tralla, dry by day. but yielding an
abundant supply Of water by night.
The flow OF water Is preceded by weird
Kissing and sounds Of rushing air. On
examining one It was found that the
water supply occurred In long, mar.
row trench at the bottom OF which
was thin plate OF gneiss IA species
Of rock arranged In laycrs,, separated
by cavity from the main rock mass
beneath. Apparently the heat OF the
day causes this plate to expand In the
form Of depression, In which the wa.
ter retreats. When It coos aud con-
tracts at night 1t forces first air and
then water back into the trench.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-15
BELGIUM May LOSE
tcontinusd from Page y

and the unfortunate effect they would
have upon neutral nations. particular
" the people Of the United States.
The Information ON which the men,
orandum was based was received by
the department solely from Ameri-
can diplomatic and consular oficials
in Belgium. The departments ae-
ton was taken on its own initiative.
not on representations from any al
lied government. The state depart
ment hopes for an early and favor
able outcome of the negotiations.
The United States representations
were made as the the representative
Of the Belgian government in Ger
man-occupied Belgium. a high state
department Official said today. How
ever anxious this government might
have been TO make such representa-
tons on the ground OF humanity. II
Is not so likely We would have done
so were we not representing Bel
gums interests oficially." he said.
The practice Of deportation is. in
itself. not necessarily without inter-
national precedent to sanction IT, It
is often more the purpose and meth
DDS employed which cannot be con-
doned from the standpoint OF hu-
manity."
The allies are expected to take the
view that in compelling Belgian able
bodied men to work. Germany is
seeking to release just that many Ger
mans from necessary labor and to
add them to the fighting forces.
The United States. 1t was officially
declared. is acting Independently
Reports that this country would join
with Spain, Holland or the Vatican In
protesting. were declared untrue. In
maintaining independence in its pro
test, the United States is carrying
out a policy adopted for relief worl
In Syria. Poland and Armenia.