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The Washington times., 1916-10-04
strikers" Resort to Violence to
Prevent Purchase Of Prod
7 uct BY City Men.
PIcKETs ON ALL THE ROADS
Justice Of the Peace Arrested
! on Charge Of Holding Up
=. Dalryman.

NEW YORK. Oct. t-Farmers In all
dairy sections upstate and In northern
New Jersey continued today to raid
dairy farms and to dump alongside
roads the contents OF milk cans that
dairymen attempted to take to milk
stations for delivery In New York.
Rickets were active on all roads lead
ing to shipping points and several farm
ers were soundly thrashed for turning
traitors" by trying to dispose Of milk
to metropolitan distributors.
william B. Finch, Of North Salem. N.
Y. secretary Of a local dairymen's
league. tried to take his milk to Bridge
port to sell II and league members on
picket duty got after him. They
dragged him head first OF his wagon.
administered a sound beating. and then
spilled his milk in the frost-nipped
grass.
Harry Brady. a big producer at
Golden's Bridge, N. Y, who also be-
longs to the league. was also beaten
opposition to tho leagues program OF
keeping 1t away from the city dealers.
Threw Milk Away.
Two Mt. Vernon dealers tried to
move q truck load Of milk from Brew
the truck and poured all the milk into
Q ditch.
The pickets at Brewster made sure
that no milk was delivered 10 the Bor-
den factory at that place.
Irving p. Waite appeared In court in
Poughkeepsie yesterday against eight
well-to-do neighbors who hold him up
as he was on his way to Wingd6le
station. punched him with good effect
and spilled five cans of milk. One OF
Of the Peace Charles {. Gardner. All
were held in $500 bail eitch for hear
Ing on Saturday.
While the pangs OF milk hunger began
to hurt on the East Side today. Mayor
Mitchell. as mediary. tried to stop the
upstate milk strike. He had a propo sal
from the Dairymens League to deal
with the Big Three distributors withou;
league. recognition. but with the de-
months contract.
From statements Of distributors, how
ever, II seemed there must be rejection
Or modification OF this plan II the strike
II TO end.
"a Can't Deal With League.
AAey have contended that they-canno,
deal with the league-that they must
dotibusiness as In the past-wth the
farmers themselves. The string tied to
the farmers proposals. however, APP
peared also to be a stumbling block.
Meantime the milk supply dwindled
rapidly. though some additional mix
came In from new and distant sources.
Over nthe East Side, where in
creased prices and shortage first are
felt, II was common scene today to
tight In emaciated hands. begging at
delicatessen stores and milk depots
for Just little milk so that baby
wouldn't suffer. But, for the most
part, the appeals fell on deaf ears, for
the dealers had nothing to give.
Farther up town, In the quick
lunches, they. too, were short of milk
Say, boss, has the milk man been
around yet?" yelled the man behind
The Washington times., 1916-10-04
"PALA|S ROYAL" HAS. .
FALL OPENING WEEK
Many improvements Made In
Developing the "Home
. Store"

With increased floor space in several
OF the larger departments, and n full
line Of household goods Of every de-
scription In Its salesrooms, fall opening
week at the Palais Royal IN proving
one Of the busiest in the history OF the
In line with the policy Of the man:
aRement to develop a home store
rather than one for fancy specialties.
the buyers Of the fall goods have broad
clude practically everything needed for
the equipment of the home. from the
smallest kitchen utensil to the most
elaborate suites OF bedroom furniture.
One Of the most notable changes that
has been made IL the extension OF the
the entire fourth floor and practically
all OF the NTH, the rugs. curtains, ana
draperies. formerly occupying the
fourth floor. having been removed to
The latest designs in furniture are on
exhibit. and there Ia a wide variety
from which patrons may make their
selections. A new style In the dining
room sets Ia the old William and Mary
with the Jacobean oak or mahogany
finish. There Is also a new line OF steel
tube beds finished to match various
kinds Of furniture.
The millinery department Is exhibit
ing the most elaborate stock of head
boast, the hats ranging all the way
from simplest childs bonnet to the
most luxurious creation for milady.
One OF the newest hats shown Ia the
white velvet with trimmings OF brown
and black fur. which Is proving SC
popular in New York. Extremely large
black velvet hats. trimmed In paradise
and goura also are proving popular.
In the suit and coat department are
many new designs. Two OF the suits
which promise to be most popular are 9
navy blue chiffon broadcloth. trimmed
with opossom. and n Burgundy chiffon
velvet. trimmed with mole. There Is also
a new coat OF chiffon velvet with q
large cape collar OF mole skin and q
black velvet coat trimmed in mole
which 10 proving popular.
The Washington times., 1916-10-04
Register Closed At
Veterinary College

The college register OF the United
states College of Veterinary Surgeons
has been closed. Twenty-eight fresh
men have enrolled. The student body
VIII this year publish a college annual
called the Centaur. William @. Mel
chiorsen is editor-in-chief.
The Washington times., 1916-10-04
Benson To Speak In
Kansas City Tonight

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Oct. 1T Is ex-
pected that n large crowd will greet
Socialist Candidate for President Allan
L. Benson, when he speaks at conven-
tion hall here tonight.
The Washington times., 1916-10-04

Alafdltsa. tast tftASdty. sohs 'sAt1tk
the telephone wires connecting the home
With the world outside. Counsel for the
accused husband welcomed this discoy-
cry. which was made early today, WITH
the locked door and the discovery that
the bulkhead OF the home was lini1cEtd,
Il helps establish Bma1l's lhhecshte.
Small last used the phone at 2 o'clock,
The case IL slated for hearing toptory
necessary. az there a., bitter feBifns
against Small. - itF
The Washington times., 1916-10-04
Col. w. w. Harris to Lecture.

Col. W. w. Harris to Lecture.
An illustrated lecture on washing
w. w. Harris. superintendent Of pubs
lie buildings and grounds. At the
meeting OF the Twentieth Century
Club in All Souls Church tomorrow
ming at 1880, will precede the lecture.
which will start at 11:4S o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
Odd Pieces of Bedroom
 Furniture

Mahogany Bedroom Set Sheraton design, consisting Was S78oo of Bed, Bureau, Chiffonier and Dressing Table with io' S6/.oO triple mirror
 Three very nice pieces in Circassian Walnut, Colonial design.
 Bureau, was S32.OO for $25OO Chiffonier. was S32.OO for $25OO Dressing Table, was S21.5o for $16O0 Golden Oak Burealis fitted with French bevel mirrors well made and well finished throughout. Were S1o75 for 5000 Were s24.oo for $21.OO Were s1ooo for $16.75 Were s14.oo for $11.75 Were S125o for $10.75 Were S28.Oo for $23.50
 Were S17.oo for SAYS
 Furned Oak Bureaus, Mission style, with French beveled mirror.
 Were s1o.5o for $s.25 Were $500 for s13.25 Were $500 for $15.75 Were S26.OO for $19.5O
 Were S16.OO for $14.25
 Oak Chiffoniers. Were S7.oo for $5.5O Were S14oo for $12.25 Were S11.5o for $9.75 Were S17.oo for $15.OO Were S12oo for 5000 w. e S1o.oo for $17.25
 were $500 for $11.25
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
COURTS WILL TEST NEW FEDERAL OATH Habeas Corpus Writ for Detained Cuardsman Starts First
 Legal Battle.

BOSTON, Aug. 5.-Announcement that a writ of habeas corpus was is- sued today for the release of Alexsn- der M. Emerson, of this city, who has been detained at the mobilization camp in Birmingham for refusing to take the federal oath, was made by ,Judge Dodge in the United States Dis- tr1ct court The government is under stood to be preparing to appeal from the issuance of tho writ, and the out come will be awaited with interest as the first test before the courts of the provisions of the new national deferc co act.
 Emerson. who Is an architect, en- listed November <, 1915, in Troop B, FirBt squadron, cavalry, of the state militia. When the militia call was sent out by President Wilson on June IS. and the guardsmen were asked to take the federal oath of service for six years, Emerson refused, saying he could not do SO without seriously in- turing his business.
 Emerson was allowed to return homa by the state authorities, out later he was notified by the War De- partment that his refuaal to take the oath did not discharge him from his obligation to obey the orders of the President On going to the Framing ham, camp yesterday to inquire re- Earding hts status. Emerson was ask Cd to give his name and company He declined and was placed in the guard tent. His counsel at once asked for writ of habeas corpus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
HIBERNlANs WILL
 HAVE 500! ]! IN I LINE
Te Meet Monday Night to Make Last Plans for Middletown
 March.

Final arrangements for attending the state parade of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Middletown, August 22 will be completed Monday evening at . meeting of Division No. l. A.. O. H. in TIibernian hall at which etvery member of the division IS re- Quested to be present. Respones nave been received from q large portion of the members and all are urged to TO- turn the postal cards recently sent ,ut that the committed may know exactly how many uniforms to order.
 Arrangements for special train at . reduced round trip rate nave been made by the committee Tn charge. The Wheeler and Wilson band has been engaged for the day. Arrange ments for headquarters and refresh ments in Middieeowns have been com pleted. It is expected the division will be accompanied by large num- bef of friends. The special train will leave Bridgeport about o'clock, reaching Middletown about s o'clock in tha evening. The parade will be followed by field day and other di-
 Reduced rate tickets for the trip are now. in the hands of the mem bers. It is expected there will be a large sale. It is believed there will b at least 500 from this city.
 the Juvenile division will march in uniform. and the Bridgeport division will be joined in this city by divisions from other parts of the county. Every man in the parade will carry an American flag.
 4 The state convention will open in the evening following the parade and will continue through the following day t
 At the division meeting Monday evening the final arrangements for tns trip v1h be announced and orders for uniforms taken. The uniform will consist of dark trousers. white shirt. green tie, white hat and dag.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
NEW SCHEDULE
 ID PITTSF|ELD
Seven O'clock Train from Here Ex- tended to That City, Rail- road Announces.

Effective Monday. train No. 1412, leaving Bridgeport at a. m.. will be extended to Pigtsfield, the stops from Van Deusenville on to be: Leave A. M. Van Deusenvil1e 10:60; Housatoric. 10:66; Glendale. 11:04: Stockbridse' 11:11; South Lee. 11:12: Lee, 11:2S; Lenoxdale, 1l:34: Lenox, 11:40: New Lenox, !1:47; arrived Pittsfeld, 11:5o.
 Southbound, effective the same date. train No. 142S will start from Pitts neld. the stops to Van Deuse nviIle be- ing: Leave. F. M., Pittsield, 12:55; Lenox, 1903; Lenoxdale, 1:t4: Lee, 1:!s; South Lee. 1.36: Stockbridge, 1:l3; Van Deuseuville, 1850.
 Below Van Deusenville, both trains will betoperated on their regular sche- dule.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
Gas Ranges and Cookers

This Store Is Open Until O'clock Every Day @e DmRadco ohe lI0Read Co
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
Lace Special

The Lace Department is making special sale of Barmen Edges, often called Cluny, which are popularly used for centerpieces, doilies and buffet scarfs. These faces are of linen and only
 IS cts a yard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
TWO CONCERTS TO BE GIVEN
 AT PLEASURE BEACH SUNDAY

Under the direction of Conductor Louis F. o'nermak. the Wheeler and Wilson symphony orchestra will give two concerts at Pleasure Beach Sunday. At both concerts, they will be assisted by Robert Gore and John Finnerty, Baby Phyllis Gay and Nellie Jermon and Irene Walker, talented artists.
 The afternoon program for the or- March, Stars and Stripes" Overture, Raymond" Thomas. Waltz de Concert, "Flor di Italia," Destepham.
 Selection. "Debutante," Herbert; Hungarian Fantasie, No g." Tobani. Selection, Blue Paradise" Schir- VIII" B. German.
 Selection. Very Good Eddie." Popular Medley selection. Feist, F. Marcia. America. Be Prepared" T. Snyder.
 Evening Program.
 March, Freedom" A. Pryor. Waltz de Concert, Strauss.
 Overture, "Hunlady Laszlo,' Er- aslavische Rhapsodie." Freldmann. Selection. Popular Airs, '.Remick's Hits No. IT," Lampe.
 Selection. "Katinka," FrimI. Hippodrome musical production. Hip Hip Hooray."
 "Ziegfeld Frolics. 1s16," Harms. March, "On to Mexico," Snyder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
Underweat.

Dainty Japanese Silk En- velope Chenises, trimmed with a dainty lace edge. A nice clean fresh stock of these that were priced al $2.25 to $3.o5,
 Now S1.69 very special. Open nainsook, lace trimmed Drawers of very fine quality, ,23-25 length. Were $2.25 now $1.79.
 S2.5O $2.OO
 S3.5O $2.50 Crepe de Chine Envelope Chemises, lace trimmed all are fresh clean, stock, now at closing out prices. Were S2.5o now $1.89
 $3.5O $2.8o
 $500 $3.98 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
T ab1ecloths

Pattern Tablecoths, all linen, sizes 2 x 2, 2k, 2x3, 2A x 2A.
 Regularly priced at s2.25, s2.5o, s2.75, $500, S4oO and up to 5000.
 Now $2.oo, $2.25, s2.5o, $2.7o, sseo to $soo. All Linen Napkins to match, IS to g inches. We're S2.75, $500, s3.5o, s4.oo $500 to 5000 dog.
 Now $2.5o, $2.7o, $s.15, $s.eo. $4.5o to $s.oo dog.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
Refrigerators

The balance of the seasons stock m the sale al special reductions. There included well known standard makes some of them exclusive to the Read House. All represent the latest ideas in cold ar CIT culation and perfect sanitation
 The Seeger Syphon in handsome oak cases With white enameled steel Things Regular stock S45 % to S75OO, now $S75O to So<oU. Ash Cases with seamless porcelain Things, sloe and top ice closets. Regular 5000 to Soooo. now $25OO to $750O. The Success in aluminium and white finish, all white inside Regular S25.OO to S42.50,
 now $2l50 to $37.50. Ash Cases with galvanized steel Things good practical cases of dependable quality Regular sl2so to S37.5O, now $ii.@o 10 $oSoo. Gas Ranges and Cookers The "Vulcan" line, black enamel, all cast parts, requiring no polish; free connections.
 Three-burner top, oven and broier, sale price
 $1265 Fou-bwner top range, one broier, broier pan and white enan1eled crumb pan, sale price $lSsS. Four-burner Cabinet elevated broiler white en- ameled crumb pan and door panels sale price $z6S5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
The Linen Offering Is Unusual
 This Year

In the face of steady lessenng of the supply nevertheless made the usual reductions and offers the following substantial savings Wise housekeepers will replenish their linen supply now.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
Sheets and Pillow Cases

With reductions in such important household items is surprising how much enterprising house. Keepers may econonize now; witness these: Bleached Sheets, good quality
 7o 90 were o5 cts., now 55 cts. 81 90 80 CtS, 70 cts. 72 90 SO cts., AS cts. Dwight Anchor, and White Thorn Sheets, Were 80 cts. to S13O, now 70 cts. to $1.2O. Seaside Sheets,
 Were o5 cts to S1.1O, now 55 cts. to $1 co. Dwight Anchor and White Thorn Pillow Cases, Were 20 to B cts., now IS to 30 cts. Seaside Pillow Cases,
 Were 10 to 28 cts., now 17 to 25 cts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
Washable Silks

The daintiest combinations
 ever seen. Wistaria, gray and royal blue, Green, black and purple, Blue, tan and black, Rose, gray and black, Orange, black and green, Just to give an idea as te colorings. B in. wide. Woven to- sell at S1.50,
 S1.20 special. Crepe de Chimes, plain, 40 in., l.3S
 .silk Section, main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05

Funeral Bouquets ana Deagns. Jobn Beck q Son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
Corset Special

P. N. Special. This is q new, up-to-date model of a corset that has long been a favorite with so many. This special is a coutil corset in all sizes, 19 to 30 inclusive, at
 79c
 Second floor.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-23
White MAN WITH
NEGRO WOMAN IS
FINED IN COURT
Jim Grow" Laws Must Be
Observed to Street, Says
Judge,

i'm. Grow laws arc not only TO be
observed in OKLAHOMA City trolley cars
but on the streets as well.
Because I'd Peck. a white man, was
walking along Noble avenue yesterday
afternoon with Alice Abernathy negro
woman, he was arrested by patrolman
Youngblood and faced Judge Splitter in
the city court this morning charged
with disorderly CONDUCT
Peck told the Judge he Caught up
with the woman on the street and tha,
their association was was only casual
Youngblood said the pair went into
a restaurant, sat down at the same table
and ate
Judge Splitter said "Sl0 and costs for
each OF YOU"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-23
SPRING WILL SEE PEASANTS
FLOWING GROUND LONG IDLE
UNDER STORM OF SHELLS

most powerful line OF trench tor,,t,-
cations Moreover, every village was
fortress which necessarily had to be
captured
The British have driven back the
Germans on front ui eleven mile, to
depth OF four to eight miles When
spring comes peasants will plow and
seed ground behind the lines which lor
two years has lain idle under the
storm OF shells
Would Build New Homes,
In tricourt and Mametz, villages
taken July |, trees with their trunks
torn and foliage blasted by shells have
btaycly thrown out fresh shoots while
fresh crops OF grass are hiding the she'll
cra,erS in neighboring fields and car
pe,ing the scanned earth lroddcu by the
British. Former citizens OF captured
villages are requesting that they bc
allowed to return ,o them and build
new homes ON the RUNS OF their old
ones
First Attacks Costly.
The offensive mas consisted at inter
walls OF preparation and siege work at
! Continued on r~sc rwoJ
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-23
Salary of Engineer
Is Raised by City

\u insight into the expense attached
to the building OF the new watcrworkS
system was given this morning when
the engineer in charge OF the project
submitted to the board oi commission
crs figures which showed that the cost
of that department had already been
5000
On account OF the extra work IN con
ucc,ion with the watcrworkS system, the
commissioners raised the salary OF
CITY Engineer Guy Mcclure from 500
A month tn $3.50 The assistant, from
,hs engineering department who work
on the system will be given additional
pay. it was decided Mcclure, salary
before the hard times" was $3.50 a
month.
The commissioners viii meet with the
citizens advisory committee tomorrow
night to discuss matters relative to the
work
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-23
OKLAHOMA LEADS
j. S. TABLE OF
B ANK CLEAR|NCS
Tulsa Had 1870 Percent Gain;
Oklahoma City, Second;
MuSkogee Fourth,

Oklahoma continues to lead every
state IN the United state, IN tho na
tlon'S prosperity race.
OF the three cities IN the Union
whose bank clearlngs for the week end
ing October 70 increased more than 100
percent over the Spondlng week III
l9lS two we're Oklahoma municipal
tieS-Oklahoma City and Tulsa Mus
kogec, whose 'learings increased but
90 percent, was fourth in the nation.
Tulsa, with clearing, ot SIllJOoO and
percentage OF lS0 lead the entire
United States during the week oi Oc-
tobcr 10 Oklahoma City. with clear
lngs OF S,0S9OOQ was second. with a
percentage Of 80 Akron, Ohio, with
clearings OF $604l 600 and percentage
of l0D was third and Muskogee, with
clearingS OF 81 .S00 600 was fourth.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-23
F. A. Gross, Fined
for Speeding, Says
Will Walk in Future

+. A. Gross OF the Gross ConStruc-
tion company. threatens to leave hi,
car in the garage and walk when about
business duties.
In the city cour, this morning Gross
was charged with violating the city
speed rules Pa,rolman Forsythc ar.
rested him for going fifteen miles an
hour on Robinson avenue.
Gross admitted travelling at that rate
but said he thought he was within the
limit
Il never violate any Of the city or.
dinanceS,' he said.
Judge Splitter explained that the
maximum speed in the safety zone
from the Rock Island tracks south to
Reno and from Hudson avenue cas-, to
the Santa Fc was only cigh, miles an
hour.
THAT being true, ! guess I'll walk in
the future" declared Gross.
Gross was fined 2S and costs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-23
No Change Noted.
Davenport Will
Issue Instructions

DR. a +. Davenport, county health
physician, Is preparing list of In
>truct,onS regarding the best prccau-
tionary measure, to be pursued in the
rural schools OF the county in order 10
prevent the spread OF the paralysis
plague He will give thi, list 10 Mrs.
Anna Burk> Love. county >upcrlucnd-
cnt, who will mail them this afternoon
to every teacher in the county
Accompanying the preventive iuStruc
tion> Mrs. Love wall send letter To
the teachers mprcSSlng ON them the inn
portancc oi obeying and enforcing the
health rules a strictly as possible
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-23

Mother and Her
Daughter to Wed

EAST ORANGE, n Mrs Henry
Bright will be married to Edward W
Ashley on November II, and on the
same afternoon Mrs Rights daugh
ter Miss Dorothy Gale Bright will
become the bride OF Arthur Samson.
also OF East Orange.
The Rev Morgan Ashley will oiiic
late at his fathers wedding IN the
home OF Mrs. Bright, Miss Bright and
Mt Samson will be married by the Rev
Charles r Walker rector Of Grace
church, Orange
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-23
Pencils, Rulers,
Ordered Burned

Pencils pens, chalk. ruler, and sim
lar objects in the Mckinley building
were ordered burned today hy DR. H. II.
Cloudman medical Inspector for the
board OF education This action was
taken as a preventive to infection OF
pupils when they return to the Nc
knley school after the present quar-
antinc is lifted
May Destroy Books.
Whether he shall order school book,
in the building destroyed has not vet
been decided hy DR. Cloudman He
stated this morning, however, that II
such action is taken II is probable that
only books belonging to pupil, in the
same room with L. ID Eckel. the clty's
second paralysis victim will be burned.
II such action is taken the board OF ed
ucation will replace the books, DR.
Cloudman said
Building Fumigated
The Mckinley building has been
thoroughly iumigated and medical men
state that there is little chance for IN.
iec,ion when the quarantine is lifted.
No new cases OF the disease had been
reported IN the city this morning.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-10-23
BY FREDERICK PALMER.
{ Copyrighted 1916 by the Associated
pfess)

BRITISH FRONT IN FRANCE,
Oct. y. More than three and one halt
months OF battle on the Sommc, with
the heaviest concentration OF artillery
infantry and every type OF war mate
rial and the most skilliul and desperate
fighting the world has ever known, has
resulted in marked development OF
British fighting efficiency and o'
means for reducing the losses OF the at.
tackctS
Prisoners Number 10000.
In the way oi concrete achievements,
the British have taken WVO .pJiyuners
ur little less than 500 Tor each W
the twenty one villages captured with
an average pepplat,un OF about 700
soul, They have taken Us guns lUl
trench morlars aud trench guns and
40 machine guns. They have not lost
gun.
Line OF Strong Forts.
The task oi the British was made
especially difficult by the fact tina, they
| were confronted a, the outset with a