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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-26

FUNER AL DESIGNS AND
BOUQUETS
JOHN RECK = SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-26

She Tells Her Friends Take Pinkhams Remedies
North Haven Conn."When Change of Life
which trouble all have At first didno bother
but after while bearing down called in doctors who
told different things they did pains One
day husband came home and said why dqn yo9 try Lydia
them and about 10 bottles of and could
feel myself regaig health also used Lydia Pnkhams
sanative Wash and has done great deal of good Any
Ie take the Pnkham remedies There about 20
Of here who think the world of Mrs. FLORENCE IsELIA
Haven,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-26
You are Invited to Write for Free Advice.

medicine been successful relieving woman's
suffering Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
receive and helpful by writing the Lydia
Pnham Medicine Cos Lynn Mass Such letters received
and answed by only and held Il. strict confidence
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-26

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word
Evening star., 1917-03-26
None But Americans.

No one can complain of the precau-
tions now being taken to insure the en-
ployment in the government service of
loyal American citizens only That
some of the public service workers have
not been wholly sound in their loyalty
to the United States during recent
months is well known. In certain of
the government Offices outspoken criti-
cisms of the administration actions
and policies with reference to the war
in Europe have been heard, giving great
offense to the majority Of the clerks
and officials. These comments have in
some instances persisted even after the
offenders have been admonished to
cease their Civilizations over the loss of
Americans on torpedoed ships. Much of
this talk has only been vaporing, but it
has caused serious doubt as to the 10y
atty of those who have thus spoken, and
now that war with Germany is appar-
emily about to break it will be necessary
to take cognizance of it. At time like
this none but absolutely sincere Ameri-
cans, owing allegiance in their hearts to
no other country. should be engaged in
the governments work
Evening star., 1917-03-26
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
11th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
An International Outlaw.

The refusal of the United States to
assent to the German proposal of an
agreement to alter or supplement the
meaning of article % of the treaty of
1929 is so worded as to be a proclama-
tion to the world of German outlawry.
The United States viii make no new
supplementary agreement with Germany
on these issues since Germany has gross
" and repeatedly violated the original
treaty Germany has, in effect, abro-
gated the treaty of which it now seeks
the extension and a new Interpretation
in its interest
In the sinking of the William ?.
Frye and other alleged contraband-
carrying American vessels and in the
destruction without warning of Ameri-
can property and lives on both neutral
and foreign ships in the prohibited ocean
zone. Germany has clearly and fragrant
ly violated the obligations imposed upon
it by these ancient treaties.
What as surance is there. queries
Uncle Sam, that new interpretatiye
treaty will differ from the old in being
more than "a scrap of paper" to a Ger
many driven into outlawry by "mii-
tary necessity
Evening star., 1917-03-26
The Street Car Crews.

If, as the Washington Railway and
Electric Company contends, the strike
on its line is broken, the company
should speedily proceed to uniform its
car crews. The operation of the ears by
men in street attire, bearing no distin-
gushing marks, does not tend to assure
the public of regularity or permanent
service. The collection of fares, in any
case, should be done only by men wear
ing some sort of badge or uniform.
Every conductor on duty should wear
a number, for purposes of identified
tion in case of accident or dispute or
cause of complaint. The car-riding pub
lic has the right to be able at all times
to fasten responsibility for mismanage-
ment or misconduct upon the individual
who offends. In another way, too, if
the strike is actually broken the com
pany can give reinsurance to the public
by insisting upon the full registration
of fares by the ear crews. The specta-
Gle Of registers that show no record of
fares collected when obviously many have
been paid docs not tend to impress the
Evening star., 1917-03-26

the front. The German position is ore
of great delicacy on account of the fact
that the Disc and the Serre unite at
La Fere, and the country northeast Of
that city is subject to inundation. La
Fere is already under water. There is
no good fighting ground Immediately
east of the Oise, and consequently re-
tirement from st. Quentin is likely to
leave the German position badly "in the
air." Another retreat over long dis
tance would almost be imperative.
1t has been intimated that one of the
German purposes in devastating the re-
linquished territory was to proclaim to
the French that the reconquest of their
country would be at the cost of every
building, every road and perhaps every
tree5 that the German REIMBURSEMENT
under pressure of occupied France would
be on those terms alone. The obvious
suggestion of this has been that France
may get peace and repatriation less ex-
pensively. The French answer is swift
and unmistakable. Whatever the cost,
whatever the devastation, Germany is to
be driven out of France. There will be
no halting of the advance for fear of
injury to the occupied land.
Whether this is the reason for the
greater speed of the French advance
than that of the British cannot be
known. The fact alone is apparent that
the French are pressing forward much
faster than their allies, who hold the
northern end of the line. This may be
due to greater resistance north Of st.
Quentin, or possibly difficulties of ter
rain, or perhaps to the less impulsive
temperament of the British. Or it may
be a part Of general strategic opera
ton designed to hold the German line
relatively stationary north of ST. Quen-
tin, while the French drive in vigor-
ously to the south. perhaps effecting a
puncture of the line with consequent
fianking operation
Evening star., 1917-03-26
Washington This Week.

During the present week this town
VIII be the scene of many conferences,
some formal, more informal. Senators
and representatives are already arriving.
Every day will witness additions to the
number. The first arrivals are to be
congratulated The time before the
House caucuses are held can be we'll en-
ployed at this point. Washington is
headquarters, and there are many ad-
vantages in being close to base. Not
everything, but much, is up in the air.
The control ef the House is in doubt
Mr.. Clark is confident about the speaker
ship, but says nothing-probably be-
cause it is not his province to speak
about the committees. And even when
democratic control is conceded there is
much talk about chairmanships and all
that. What will the committees recon-
mend; what will they attempt to dos
Mr.. Mann has not spoken. He is not
yet in town. But he is expected to ar
rive in time to take charge of the re-
publican side of the controversy. No
name but his has received any serious
consideration in connection with the
proposition for republican Speaker,
and no objection voiced to him has been
widely echoed. The general assumption
has been that republican control would
mean Mr.. Mann in the chair.
Concerning the Presidents message
all is speculation. It is easy to believe
that it will have to do with war matters.
but as to details, to particular recon-
mendations, nothing whatever is known
outside of the official family, all of
whom, of course, are pledged to secrecy.
Here and there outside of Congress is
found a republican who advises renun-
citation on the part of his friends. "Let
the democrats have the House, he SAYS.
''The difficulties for a year or so will be
enormous, and the party in control will
have to bear heavy burden. Our time
will come next year; and then nothing
can stop u.s."
Calculations based on a thousand
years hence are as safe as those based
on next year. In the present condi-
tons of the world, everything, every
where, is uncertain; and our share of
the uncertainty may become as great
as that of any other country If par
tisan remuneration is necessary now, it
may be even more necessary eighteen
months hence. Who knows what the
situation in the United States at that
time will be, or what required to pro-
vide then for the country's welfare ?
One remuneration may beget another.
Evening star., 1917-03-26
Driving a Wedge in the Line.

lnfuriated, it is reported, by the spec
tacle of German devastation in the
evacuated territory, the French forces
are striking the new Teutonic line be-
tween st. Quentin and La Fere with a
ferocity heretofore not manifested in
the great struggle. They carried their
pursuit of the Germans across the plain
of ruins much more rapidly than the
British and have for several days been
IN close touch with the body of the
German army along their section of the
shifted front Their object is plainly
TO cut the Hindenburg line, and if thev
do not actually penetrate to position
IN the rear, to compel further with
drawal. The capture of the railroad
junction town of Tergnier, east of La
Fere, seriously upset the German plan
and compelled a retreat to st. Simon
Now the French advance has reached
the river Disc. cutting the highway be
tween st. Quentin and La Fere. Two
of the forts outside of La Fere have
been taken and a wedge has been driven
into the German lines that if extended
much farther cannot fail to be demoral
izing. If the advance scored during the
past two or three days in this quarter
is continued, St. Quentin will be under
the fire of the French heavy artillery,
which u being speedily brought up to
Evening star., 1917-03-26
Preparations.

Activity in anticipation of actual war
has been in evidence for some days in
the executive Offices of the government
and practical steps toward preparation
have been taken. The country has been
redistrieted into military divisions for
purposes of better administration and
officers haNe been assigned to command
these divisions. \ call has been issued
for an ind rease of the authorized en-
listed strength of the navy to $1,000
men. New ships and ships in reserve
are being fully commissioned. Con-
tracts have been let for the construc-
tion of additional vessels Orders have
been given for the purchase of army
supplies. Thirty-two national guard
regiments land six separate battalions
have been }ordered to duty
The eouh htry feels more assured of
efficient 60 operation of all the agencies
for military organization in the pres
enee of the national defense council
composed tof leaders of many lines of
activity. This council is serving as a
clearing h9 use. 1t is receiving tenders
of service and supplies from all quar-
ters and it's function if war comes will
be to coordinate all these resources and
put them to the most effective use
When the war with Spain began the
country was in a state of great confu-
sion, owing to unreadiness for such an
emergency. Many sad lessons were
learned from that experience. lessons
that have since been valuable in point
ing the way to better methods of en-
listment, training. concentration and
supply. The military furry of last
summer when war with Mexico seemed
imminent proved that in large measure
these lessons had been we'll learned. The
present situation calls for preparations
on a much greater scale There is no
exact parallel for it in American history.
Spontaneous response to call to arms
is TO be expected in all parts of the
country. There will be some hanging
back. and some absolute refusals to
serve in any capacity. The pacifist SEN
timent will doubtless be strongly in
evidence. But that an army will be
created of good materials and with an
efficient equipment is not to be doubted.
AT this first stage. before the war ae-
tuaily opens, the danger is in a failure
to conserve the enthusiasm of the peo
pie who are so eager TO lend hand for
the sake of the nation in its need
Evening star., 1917-03-26

public with the regularity of the or
ganization. This is a difficult matter
for the company to control in the early
days of strike, but it should be brought
under regulation as soon as the profes
sional strikebreaker is released and 6
permanent force is being organized
Then, too, the public expects by thi:
time acquaintance with the routes or
the part Of the car crews, and the usua
degree of courtesy toward car riders. A
fully uniformed, we'll informed, cour
teous and faithfully registering force
Of operatives should man the cars a:
speedily as possible.
Evening star., 1917-03-26
Humble Aspiration.

You've got to be so careful now
Bout everything you do an say.
You're liable to start row
In some quite unexpected way!
I'd like to get up on hill
Afar from tratfic's busy sound.
An spend some time jes' bein' still
An lookin' peacefully around.
OF course. men want the busy Efe.
But now an then things get SO rough
With news of sorrow and of strife.
You kind o. feel you've had enough
Till duty is put up to me
An shows me where I should be found
l must confess I'd like to be
Up on . hill. jes' lookin' round
Evening star., 1917-03-26
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
SOlicitude-

"Charley. dear" said young Mrs
Torkins, II want you to promise that if
you decide to enlist you viii tell me all
about it without delay
"What for?'
II want to speak to the general, so
that he won't let you forget your over
shoes and eat things that disagree with
you. You know, Charley, you are so
careless"
Evening star., 1917-03-26

rificing one of the best marksmen, il is
to be hoped that every gunner in the
navy who is in the slightest degree bibu-
lousy inclined will hasten to take the
pledge.
Evening star., 1917-03-26

If Germans should decide to start a
republic, Count Won Bernstorff's iong
residence in Washington would enable
him to offer some valuable suggestions
as to how this one is conducted.
Evening star., 1917-03-26
Unexpected Approval.

Il was rather embarrassed remark
ed Senator Sorghum, "when l forgot my
speech and had to make an abrupt fin
ish.'
"What happened
II made the hit of my life. They
printed articles about me as one great
statesman who could be depended on not
to filibuster."
Evening star., 1917-03-26

With facilities for gardening and
military training, even the man who
does not golf may find some means of
employing his leisure.
Evening star., 1917-03-26
Eager Inuuirers,

Don't you think conundrums are
rather silly
"No. We consider them very useful
when they keep the children asking one
their parents to the encyclopedia"
Evening star., 1917-03-26

If Mexico has been under German
military influence all along. Carranza
took some very severe scolding that he
did not exclusively deserve.
Evening star., 1917-03-26

Several eminent statesmen are in
elined to admit more or less publicly
that Mr. Bryan has made the question,
What shall we do with our ex-Secre-
taries of State?" rather serious one.
Evening star., 1917-03-26

In order to facilitate business mum
Der of congressman might be permitted
to publish their speeches ahead of the
date of assemhlage.
Evening star., 1917-03-26
A Careful Distinction.

AS each day brings disturbances new,
Till slumber is almost forgot,
true,
But hope that our nightmares will not
Evening star., 1917-03-26
Reluctant Help.

"Can you think of any way to per-
suade servants to live away from the
city7"
"Only ONE replied Mr.. Crosslots.
"Move away out in the country and take
them as summer boarders"
Evening star., 1917-03-26

The kaiser has not been making so
many visits to the front recently, al
though the distance is rather shorter
than it used to be.
Evening star., 1917-03-26

Russia is already taking steps toward
giving the vote to women, in spite of
the fact that they never picketed a
palace.
Evening star., 1917-03-26

Both strikers and street railway man
ayers profess satisfaction with the stu
alton. The passengers continue to ex-
press disapproval.
Evening star., 1917-03-26

BY way of avoiding a somewhat cheer
less association, New Mexico would be
justified in applying for a change OF
name.
Evening star., 1917-03-26

A submarine is indeed a ruthless war
engine so long as it is permitted to
monopolize the shooting facilities.
Evening star., 1917-03-26

Speaker Clark says he viii be re-
elected; and this is no September Maine
prediction.
Evening star., 1917-03-26

II spy" is no longer an innocent
sehoolyard game.
Evening star., 1917-03-26

The garden plot is about the only va
riety that your true conspirator disdains
Evening star., 1917-03-26
Mail Orders

Our Mail Order Dept. is an eff
cient organization maintained for the
benefit of out-oftown patrons desir-
ing to shop with the Palais Royal by
mail.
Evening star., 1917-03-26

Note-Change of Dept.

Our Housewares Dept, hereto
fore located in the Basement Store,
has been removed to the fourth floor.
Evening star., 1917-03-26

with wool yarns or metallic threads. All tn
newest colors of the season, as we'll as nav
and black in misses and womens sizes.
Evening star., 1917-03-26
Coats, $500

Misses Coats in variety of high waist
line models. in beted and fare styles new
large collars, big pockets, heavy twist stitch
ing and button trimmed, in the smart new
coiors, gold, and apple green. Made OF wool
popln and wool veours.
Evening star., 1917-03-26
Suits, $50

Exclusive models fashioned Of
the newest silk and wooden fab
RIGS in blue and novelty colors.
Dress and tailored styles, includ-
ing suits with waistcoats others
are braided or hand embroidered,
notch or large detachable silk col
lars, plain and fancy Innings. Regu-
lar and extra sizes.
Evening star., 1917-03-26
Suits, $29.5O

Tailored styles, many with silk
braid bindings, others in novelty
plated styles, with an elaborate use
of pearl and buttons used as trim
ming. Wide sailor collars. with silk
over collars. The favored color in
this type of suit is navy blue. Mems
wear serge, Poiret twill and taffeta-
$3.50.
Evening star., 1917-03-26

DreSSeS, SIO.Zo
Crepe de chine and taffeta combined
with Gcorgette or all Georgette and plaid
stripe silks i'll straight-1ine effects, plated
and tunic styles; all with Georgette collars;
many models handsomely embroidered;
nearly all with Georgette sleeves; all the
seasons colors in all sizes, at Sl6.75.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-11-08
"WIN-MY-CHUM" WEEK,

Every year the Epworth League,
the young peoples AUXILIARY of the M.
E. church, conducts recruiting cam
paign for new members. It is. called
"Win-My-Chum" week. Special ser
vices will be held commencing at 7:30
each evening of the week Nov. Ills,
with the following program, to which
all are invited:
Sunday, Nov. 11-Taking Men
Alive. Luke $40; Matt. 4:18-2O; 2
Tnm. 1926.
Monday, Nov 12-The Red Badge of
Courage. Cor. 1913.
Tuesday, Nov. IA Ministering
Angel Thou. Matt. 25:34-4O.
Wednesday, Nov. 1.-THE Happy
Fellowship of Youth. Pisa. 55:14; 1
John 1874.
Thursday, Nov 15-The Far-off Bat
tie Line. Rom. 1O:14-15.
Friday, Nov. 16-Show Your Colors.
-Psa- COD; Kings 1921,
Sunday, Noe. 18-This is the Day of
ALI Days. 2 Cor. $40 to 6:3.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-11-08
500 TO SUNDAY SCHOOL"

4 = 80 ii
Asgood many people who do not as
"a rule attend Sunday school did so
on Sunday last, it being the First
International Go to Sunday School
Sunday. The objest was to create an
interest in Sunday school work and
for soHesday.> at least to increase the
attendance so per cent The move
pment was not local or national one,
but International and Irterdenomina-
stional. The Cengregatit nal church Of
Sank Centre planned 20 observe the
day and set as . goal Il; he reached,
zoe present. Miss Goodsell, who has
visited Palestine, was advertised as
the special attraction. When Supt.
Heraly called the school to order it
was obvious that many had remained
over from the morning service to at
tend Sunday school, and when the
secretary's report. was given it was
found that the lgo$tsof 200 had, been
reached and passed 5 Miss soodsell
gave a keenly interesting talk, des-
.cribing many customs and showing
many curios. Her handsome dress,
that of a Bethlehem woman, added to
the interest of the occasion. It was a
very successful gathering and instruc-
tive both for visitors and scholars.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-11-08
BENEFIT FOR THE RED CROSS.
Farmers Progressive Club Will Give
Big Basket Social at Club
Building, Nov. 16.

The Farmers Progressive Club,
made up of farmers residing east of
Sank Centre on the State Road, are
always on the alert to do something
to better their condition or that of
those about them.
They are deeply interested in the
splendid work being done by the Am
erican Red Cross through the Sank
Centre branch. Most Of the ladies of
the club are so situated that they can
not sew for the soldiers, but they can
cook. At last Friday evenings meet
ing by a unanimous vote of the club
it was decided to have, a basket socia'
and the proceeds be- turned over to the
Sauk Centre branch 81 the Red Cross
Town folks areturgently invited to at
tend this affair, and can come resting
assured that there will be plenty G
good thiHgs to eat for the basket pur-
chasers.
j There will also be short literary
and musical program with a dance
following at the club building. The
Herald urges. that as many of the
people as possible attend this socia'
on Nov. 16 and show the Progressive
Club that they fully appreciate their
splendid interest in the Red Cross
work. You will be we'll repaid for
your, time and effort. a>
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-11-08

Final preparations are now being
made for the dedication exercises to
be held at the new Junior High school
building on Tuesday afternoon and
evening, Nov. 10. Some of the ablest
speakers of the state have been Sc
cured, among them DR.. Marion Leroy
Burton Of the University, and they
will give Sank Centre something to
long remember.
In the afternoon, the speakers are
to be State Inspector Phillips, Rural
School Commissioner Swain and
Judge M. C. Kelsey. Judge Kelsey is
a member of the first graduating class
of the Sank Centre high school and it
is fitting that he should represent the
alumnae of this, the oldest school in
the county. Mr.. Phillips will dedicate
the building.
DR.. Burton has already made his
reputation as a speaker and there is
absolutely no question but that what
he has in store for Sank Centre is of
the best. After the evenings pro-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-11-08
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Will
BE DEDICATED ON TUESDAY

gram there will be a reception that all
those who wish may meet the days
speakers. 1t is expected that the
Junior High auditorium will be filled
to the utmost capacity.
Following is the program for both
occasions:
Afternoon.
High School Orchestra.
Address-Judge Kelsey.
Of schools.
Chorus-Primary Grades.
Address,. M. Phillips, Inspector
Selection-High School Quartette.
Address-C. C. Swain, Rural School
Commissioner, St. Paul.
Song-America.
Evening.
March-High School Orchestra.
Solo-Miss Remington.
Address-Dr. Marion Leroy Burton
President University.
Selection-School Orchestra.
Song-My Country.
Reception.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-11-08
CONGRESSMAN HERE.

Congressman Harold Knutson of
the Sixth District spent few minutes
in town Tuesday between trains. He
looks we'll after the strenuous special
session. Mr.. Knutson could not bring
himself UP to the point of voting 70,
the declaration Of war, but since wal
has been declared he has supported
every move made by, the president
including the selective draft and othe1
important measures, He will retur',
10 Washington for regular session
about Nov. Is. His mother will &C.
company him and will keep house TO,
her son. 1t is likely that Harold will
have an opportunity to pay a more
extended visit to his Sank centre
friends before returning home.
HEAD TO COME