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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
Y,W.C.A. PLANS TO. HAVE PAGEANT ON
 BOTH ANNIVERSARY
Miss Lucille Marsh to Have Only Speaking Part in
 Cast of 500.

On Tuesday, May Is, at the Park theatre. the local Young Women s Christian association will give a large spectacular pageant, in connection with the Aft1eth anniversary celebra- ton of the founding of the national organization The pageant, written by Miss Helen Thoburn, one of the na- tionaI secretaries, for the biennial conference in 1913, is called ''The Min istarIng of the Gfft.' It is said to in terpret tho spirit and purpose of the organization. Between 800 and 500 people will take part in the various episodes. There is but one speaking part that of the Association Spirit, which will be impersonated by Miss Lud4lae Marsh The other parts are singing ones. Mrs. Ethel Poland Hub bell, soprano, will have the leading role part Of Pipa, Spirit of Friendshlp. ?.
 A small admission fee with which 1t is hoped to clear expenses, will be charged
 Gestures are being furnished by the participants in the pageant and many Of them have been designed by Miss Ophe1ia Foley, Miss CIartce Petremont and Miss Dorothy Tou1inson.
 The pageant will be opened with a large processfoma1 in which the mem bers of various classes, clubs, officers and secretaries will be included The counters will include the Misses Flu genie Barker, Phyllis Tonnlinson, Dor othy Lyon, Dorothy Stearns, Edith Wilson, Carol Sterling, Helen Plumb and Florence Stearns. The pages will De Miss sally L.avery and Miss Helene Pen ss
 Mrs Albert Lavery is chairman Of the general committee, here assistants including Mrs. Henry Hincks, Mrs. Andrew Cooper, and Miss Dorothy Tonlinson. Miss Grace D. Clarke is director of the pageant, Mrs. Freder- fck Grana1ss of the chorus. Mrs. Gran miss of the music, Miss Benita V. S1o- cum of the fancy dances and Miss Frances sCogsswel of the folk dances.
 The patronesses of the affair include the members of the board of managers and the captains of the various teams of the recent r. W. c. A. campaign.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
CONN. RIVER SHAD
 SEASON IS OPENED

Hartford, May 1-The open season on Connecticut river shad fishing be- gan at midnight last night Reports received from various points along the river indicate fair success on the part of the fishermen, about l, ,BOO being re- ported caught during, the first ''dirfts'' up to daylight this morning. The stretch from Essex to above East Had dam was the most prolific. Elliott Ely Of Had1yme took 15o, the largest reported. F. E. Bfnning, Of the same place. caught 84. Most of these fish go to the New York markets
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
NEW YORK SEES BIGGEST
 MAY DAY DEMONSTRATION . l5O,OOO WORKERS PARADE

usual ferrnent in labor circles, union leaders predict that the May Day pa- rade here this Afternoon will be one of the most notable labor demonstrations New York has ever seen. Estimates of the number of men and women in line range as high as 100, 900. After the parade there will be great mass meeting in Union Square and smaller meetngs in between 30 and 40 halls throughout the city.
 The nucleus of *he parade will be the garment workers, 60,oo0 of whom have been locked out in a contest with, the manufacturers over the closed shop.
 To prevent disturbances unusual
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
HOPES FOR PRoHIBTTToN
 AS HE GOES TO CHAIR

Auburn, N Y, May 1-Charles Sprague, Jr, of Yates County, died in the electric chair today protesting his innocence In Chaplain CopeIand's Bible he inscribed: 'I have to leave this world. but I wish could go knowing that not another drop of liquor would be sold"
 Sprague killed a neighbor, George Martin, at Jerusalem, Oct. IT, 1911. The men quarrelled over the distribu- ton of potato crop. Sprague main tained that his rifle was accidentally discharged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01

precautions have been taken by the city authorities A large number of policemen will be stationed in Union Square when the parade disperses and the mass meeting is harangued by or ators and labor leaders
 Among the strikes planned for to- day is that of marine engineers etn- ployed on harbor tugboats who de- fnand an increase of 14 per cent. in wages and one day eff a week. As this would affect more than 300 tug boats and 1000 barges operated by the railroads, it was feared that the move ment of freight between the railroad terminals warehouses and steamships would be seriously hampered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
OCONNELL TAKES OFFICE

John O'ConnelI, recently appointed clerk of the Labor Department un7 der Labor Commissioner William S. Hyde assumed his new position at the Capitol today. The term of office will be for four years and will carry a salary of $1.SOO a year. MT. OCon- nell will commute daily between this city and Hartford. He resigned his position as jailer pEo-tem of the county jail yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
MERIDEN QUARRYMEN
 OUT; ASK MORE MONEY

Merfden, Conn, May Twenty employees Of the Connecticut Trap Rock Quarries Co.,, employed on West Mountain. failed to report for work today. While no formal demands have been presented, officials of the company say they understand that the men want an increase in wages. About 15 employees were at work today.
 There was no change today in, the strike of the building laborers, which began a week ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
WARDEN SHOOTS DOG.

A white bull terrier belonging to Joseph whyland of Tesiny avenue was shot and killed by Dog Warden George Hall this morning. The animal deVeI-e oped symptoms of rabies yesterday and the owner requested that he be killed. The dog hadn't bitter anyone The head was sent to midd1etown for inspection.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
GARAGE AND CARS BURN

southbury, Conn, May IA garage at the creamery of Hubben Brothers, of New Haven. located at Oxford Sta ton, was burned early today, with a large automobile truck and more than 50 milk cans. The loss is between $3,0O0 and $4.o00.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
BEWARE OF MONEY,

Because of the great amount of money which he has been handling since the marvellous increase in the business of the various divisions of the financial department of the local post office, it's superintendent, William T. Meyer has developed @. slight case of blood poisoning in the first finger of his left hand. The poisoning is not severe enough to incapacitate him..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
GERMAN LOANS REPORT.

Berlin, May 1-The report of the German loan banks for 1915 shows that while the maximum limit of ernis- sions had been fixed by law at the be- ginning of the war, three billion marks, the sum of two billion was passed only during three days. The highest level was touched on Dec. 31, with 2,347, 100000 marks, the lowest on Feb. 15 with 665,OOo,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
HOLYOKE LABORERs ON
 STRIKE FOR MORE PAY

Holyoke, Mass, May 1.-Three hun dred 1aborers went out on strike to- day after local contractors had refus- ed their demands of $2.50 for an eight hour day. The strikers held a meet ing this morning and made plans for continuing the strike. Tickets were sent out to construction jobs in var fous parts of the city. No disorder was reported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
BUILDING IN SYRACUSE
 IS HAMPERED BY STRIKE

Syracuse, N. Y., May IA strike of the building laborers of the city was begun this morning. The men demand 30 cents an hour. They have been receiving 28. The plasterers and teamsters employed by the city have presented demands which have been refused as they are expected to go out. Local machinists and mo1ders have been out two weeks in strike for an eight-hour work day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
CIRCUIT JUDGE NAMED.

Washington, May 1-President Will son today nominated Evan E. Evans of Baraboo, Wis. as United States cir cult judge in the district including Wisconsin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
rHE PKTTTTEsr wArys

and the most beautiful hands are o1- ten disfigured by an unsightig war- It can easily be removed in a 6oW days without pain by uEAnB CyEwg Wart Remover. Bcw ga1s only at tho RyrussR Rharmacy. A1s taalos
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01

Leading theatres in 1Germany and Austria. were given over last week to Ehakaspear1 performances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01

Heavy Satin, Marseilles patterns, plain hem, seal Ioped with cut corners, value S3.5O. $2.25
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
FIRE HOSE EMPLOYEs
 STRIKE; POLICE CALLED

Jersey City, May 1.-Six hundred men and women employees of the Eureka Fire Hose Co.,, who struck to- day, demand a 10 per cent. of wages and 8 nine hour day. An offer of an advance of $1 week was refused. Police, were called to guard the com pany's property.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01

9Ox4OQ, heavy, satin, fine raised Marseilles patterns, value 5000, $3.75
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01

8ox9O, heavy, satin, May seilles patterns, large variety, plain, hemmed, fringed, scalloped and cut corners, value $500, $500
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01

Heavy Satin, Marseilles pattekn, value S2.75, S1.95
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
SWEDEN WOULD CHECK
 AEROS CLOSE TO COAST

London, May IA Central News despatch from Copenhagen, Auotes the Dagensnyhler. of Stoekh o1m, to the effect that the Swedish government has decided to introduce a bill pro- hibiting passage of foreign aircraft over Swedish territorial waters. It is believed this measure is designed to check accommodating excursions of German aircraft to the north over Swedish waters which have been of frequent occurrence recently.
 A home guard of 2,5oo men, to be called on for police work in case of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01

Full size, crocheted, a variety of patterns, values S1. .25, $1.1O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01
Bed Spreads

Pull size, crocheted firing ed, with cut corners, assort- ed patterns, special 95c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01

SPRING PIONEERING
 PLANTS. JOHN RECK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01

88x99, large size, heavy satin, all new center de- signs, value $4.OO, S2.75
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01

Full size, satin dimity, many patterns, hemmed, value $2.OO, $1.59
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01

Full size, fringed or hem med with cut corners, value
 $1.5O, S4.35
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-01

Full size, crocheted, a large variety, center pat terms, plain, hemmed, firing ed or scalloped, value 1925,
 S1.75
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SPRING and SUMMER FABRICS
MANY INTERESTING NOVELTIES IN
COTTONS - VOILES PREDOMINANT.
SILK SUITINGS POPULAR n

New York, Feb. 26 Quite as inter
esting, at the opening of season, as
the new designs themselves and a
thousand and one odd little fads which
Fashion always presents at her open
ings, are the new materials in which
to fashion these stunning modes. 1t is
amusing to note to what an extent
serge is still being used this spring for
suits and one-piece frocks. It Is not an
exagEeration to state that at least
nine-tenths Of the new spring suits are
being made Of dark blue serge, "C'est
81 chic" the smiling little French ven
deuse, will tell you, and you can read
between the words, "and wooden novel
ties so scarce In America 1t Is the
dye situation which Is affecting our
woolens, not that we have as yet felt
it to any great degree, but ~ time
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party on Tuesday evening, compliment
tary to his mother, MIS-. Mary Brittell,
Of Maquoketa. The house was decorated
In appropriate to the occasion. A
two course luncheon was served, and
those present report an enjoyable time.
Mrs. Lucy Patton, Of Kansas City,
Mo-, who had been visiting in Charlton
with her sister, Mrs. Geo. B. Wright,
was called home Tuesday by an acct
dent which befell her, siser, Miss Isa-
bel Pillery, who was injured in an auto
mobile accident on Sunday, sustaining
sprained ankle and other injuries, and
is now in the hospital. Her companion
Mr.. Erskin Russell, one Of Kansas Citys
prominent men. was instantly killed.
A physician and his wife, who were
also in the automobile, sustained slight
injuries.
Mrs. Chas. Deneen went to Villisca
yesterday to spend few days with her
mother-in-law. Mrs. Jack WEIGH.
Mrs. j. G. Brown, of Lincoln town
ship, visited in Russell yesterday with
her aunt Mr. c. S. Lichtegarger.
Miss Mary Musick, of Ottumwa, re-
turned to her studies yesterday after
few days visit with her sister, Mrs.
Aft Timmins
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le mainstay of spring and early sum
The Novelty Cotton.

The Novelty Cottons l#
There is no paucity of novelties in
the new spring and summer cottons;
they are most charming, both In color.
ing and design. Wolfe forms the basis
of the majority of these fabrics: there
are printed and striped voiles; voiles
striped and barred with openwork or
needlework patterns, and voiles strip.
ed and barred with artificial silk. Some
of the openwork checked voiles are
printed and embroidered with bright
colored flowers, oftentimes with quaint
precise, art nouveau figures.
Soft white batistes show hairlines OF
color, and are bordered in plain white
edged with the color; these are the
new handkerchief embroidered ba-
tistes and are used for lingerie gowns
and blouses.
Plain lawns and organizes in all the
soft pastel tones, and in plain white
are exceptionally good this season.
The organdies are being used for en-
tire frocks over slips of a sitter organ.
dy In white these are unusually pref
ty for graduating frocks and summer
dance dresses. One of the prettiest
notions for summer dance frock
seen for many a season, was a dainty
pale blue organdy with short, full gath
cred skirt fecked here and there with
small cluster Of pink rosebuds; the
surplice closing bodice had full drop
shoulder sleeves, and was finished at
the throat with fine pleated ruff OF
the organdy, closed on one side with
small bunch Of the buds, and long mar
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CHARLTON

IA Mr.. Ray E. Evans of Kansas City,
Mo-, and Miss Mabel Morrissey, Of this
Getty, were united in marriage at the
SACRED Heart priory yesterday morning,
Fem. 20. 1916, at nine o'clock, Rev
Father Jas. Nc Gillian performing the
ceremony. They left yesterday forenoon
Tor Kansas City, where thy will reside.
The bride has been employed here for
some time at the Bell telephone office.
The groom is brakeman on the %"
railroad, running between Kansas City
sAnd Des Moines. Both have large
number OF friends who will extend con-
gratulations on this suspicious event
and who will wish them much JOY and
Happiness.
Yesterday, Feb. %, 1915, at high noon.
at the M. E. parsonage, occurred the
marriage Of Mr.. Chas. F. Brewer and
Miss Elva D. Mullins. both Of near
Newborn. They were accompanied by
1 her brother and sister. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. f. E; Ilgen-
Fritz. Both are highly respected young
people and number their friends by
their acquaintance, all Of whom will
wish them a long, happy and prosper
E0us welded life. They will reside on a
sssfarm near Newbern.
q Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Smith and daugh-
{ ter, Eunice, returned Tuesday evening
from Csnterville where they were
I called on Wednesday Of last week by
1.-THE tragic death Of their formers SON
ein-law, Roy Brough a plumber, who
awaS killed by the explosion Of an acety-
line tank. which he was repairing. He
&iS survived by wife and baby daugh-
ter. eleven months old. who accompan-
Ted her parents to Charitonu and will
remain here for time.
DR.. ana Mrs G. L. Brittell entertained
H. company OF frisnds at a Washington
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Questions and Answers

a half hour he had not come, so with
an anxiety she could not conceal, she
remounted Tinkle and rode back up
the hill in the semi-darkness.
She found him lying unconscious
and bleeding close to the edge of the
road, a short distance from where she
had left him. Grim was gone, either
ever the edge or back home the other
way. She did what she could with
bandages and deft, experienced fingers.
And when he regained consciousness
and the pain Of his disabled arm grew
unbearable she made use of her profess
sional skill to give him relief. In
some way, with her help, he managed
to get on Tinkle's back and, leading
the mare, Charleen got him to Cow
bray's and those who could serve him.
The following morning Charleen was
called to the telephone and mascu-
line voice came over the wire. "They
won't let me go out, Miss Trent, but If
can escape may go over to see you ?
J" Don't think of such thing In your
condition, Mr.. Crawford" she return.
ed in her most authoritative voice. 1T
would not do at>all." s&
"Then come over here and see that
T am getting the proper treatment" he
said. IT shan't feel satisfied unless
you do -
"Oh, well,' she laughed. II shouldn't
like to have you worry over it. I'll call
some time during the day and take a
look at you-strictly professional, you
understand" IS.
Six months from that day they be.
came man and wife. ..-
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clothes and took up the telephone on
her table. ouysf. Ie-
In ten minutes, she was ready for
her ride and Tinkle, her favorite little
mare. was at the door. Then she
mounted and galloped toward the sun.
set. .-... ..-
Halt a mile out of town, where the
road forked, she turned to the right.
The valley below deepened and fllhng
up with mist as the sun sank, 1t looked
bottomless. Charleen shuddered'
thanking her stars for surefooted little
Tinkle and wondering about her neigh
Dor and his uncertain steed.
Finally she came upon him sitting
upon stone in the narrow road, GRIM
tied to a sapling projecting out OF the
bank above. When John saw her ne
removed his pipe and lifted his nat:
"It,s a lovely evening isn't it y she
shivered sweetly, realizing with crow
Ing confusion that she had really no
excuse for talking to him at al ana
that he would think Of course, that she
had follow ed him, deliberately seeking
his society. l... ~. '@.r
Lovely" he reiterated courteously,
but gravely. "This is my first trip up
here. and I was rather startled by the
grandeur Of the scenery, so decided to
iiismount and enjoy the solitude
"Charleen felt implied suggestion
and Il cut like steel. She had never be-
fore had the experience of being told
by a man that he preferred being
alone Her face famed, but she man.
aged to smile. I'm sorry I disturbed
veur little party, Mr.. Crawford. They
say fools rush in where angels fear to
tread Don't stay too late, though.
'The roads bad after dark and Grim is
treacherous. Even fool can give goodt!
advice sometimes Good evening.
She was off down the road.
Later she stopped at the Cowbray
cottage to INQUIRE for sick child she
told herself, but really to see If John
Crawford would ride safely past. After
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4 Pretty Lnoahd


how thev finish
patient strip ribbon the
mir castched the edges OF the
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ror, he knew she had turned and
was on the road to recovery. He
added that he approved Of vanity In
an invalid-a woman felt 30 much
better as soon as she knew she
looked nice.
You will find q dainty boudoir
cap blessing when you are sick IN
bed-it will save the hair from
tangling and will keep it away from
your face, and save you the trouble
of having it combed more than once
or twice a day. Tho sort generally
becoming to all types of women fits
snugly over the head, and has fr1ll
of the softest lace around the face.
The hair can be combed back or
plated back from the face, with just
q little pulled out to show under the
CAP, for becomingness. .""
You will need something light to
slip over your nightgown. even be-
fore you sit up, and nothing is dam
tier or more practical than jacket
of light-colored corduroy. Corduroy
ia warm, easily washed and very
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One Of tho New Bordered votles

goes on and dyestuffs continue to get
more scarce, it Is bound to be felt. We
may notice the effect this season In the
prevalence of black and white checks,
stripes and blocks and In the popular
ity OF pale shades in suitings. White
cotton and wool mixtures, striped or
barred with pale tones Of gold, blue,
green and thin lines of black are I'M
usually modish. For sport wear there
are any number of effective materials;
some loose weave plaids with back
grounds of white, pastel broadcloths,
barred and plaided In more vivid tones
and some particularly effective hop
sacking in plain colors and plaids
which may be used for street suits or
sport skirts or coats.
silk suitings Popular. T.
The new silk suitings, faille, and the
numerous other twilled silks, tussahs,
eros de Londres and heavier ribbed
silks are very much the vogue. These
silks are particularly well suited to the
full skirts of the moment 'affording
the bouffant effect and lending them
selves most effectively to the cordings,
ouillings, pleatings and similar trim
ming notions now smart. These SILK
suttings come in all shades of tan, buff,
blue, rose, mauve and gray.
Taffetas are being used considerably
for suit purposes too; there are guam
titles of plain taffetas being used In
combination with bayadere effects,
white stripes on black, blue or green
s4ounds. Checks and stripes are par.
ticularly smart in taffetas. Pompadour
taffetas will be used generally for
wraps and the trimming Of suits. Light
colors will predominant in these suits
as in the wool mixtures. It may be
safely said that the silk suit will be
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LITTLE BENNY'S NOTE BOOK


Me and pop was in the setting room
after suppir last mite, pop smoaklns
and thinking and me jest thinking, and
SI sed, Pop.
Present, sed pop.
Will you tell me wat werd meens,
II sed.
Well, if you will be so kind as to
tell me wat werd is on your, mind, l
shell be in more of position to
seloosidate its partickler meening, sed
pop. %
Equivalent, sed, watts that meen,
equivalent.
That's eezy, sed pop, suppose, for in
stants, you had 10 pennies and they
took up to mulch room in your pocket,
wat wood you do. f~.
Id spend sum, sed.
don't dowt it, but that's not the
sideer, sed pop, wat you wood do wood
be to Exchange the 10 pennies for a
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dime, witch wood be the equivalent In
silver, or, in case you had dime and
thawt it dident take up enuff room in
your pocket, you wood Exchange it for
it's equivalent in pennies.
Equivalent meens change, sed.
1t meens nuthing of the sawt, sed
pop, it meens, o, you mite say it
meens sumthing equal in value to
sumthing elts, as for instants, a eagle
in the hand is equivalent to 2
ostritches in the bush.
Well then wat wood it meen to say,
found it diffikult to maintain my
equivalent, l sed.
wood meen absilootly nuthing, sed
pop.
But it sed it in the book, I sed
0, you poor Swede, you meen equili.
brium, sed pop.
Yes sir, watts that meen, sed.
O, do your lessins, sed pop.
WITCH | did.