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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
Main floor, rear.


 hood of St. Martin, and this gave way to the oriflamme, the banner of the abbey of St. Denis. In the fifteenth century France adopted the white standard powdered with fleurs-de-lis The tricolor was introduced dufing the French revolution, and has always been the banner of republican France. The Russian imperial standard has now given way to the red banner of revolution, but it is likely that a new national banner, somewhat similar to that of the old empire, will be adopt ed.
 In former times, when warfare was more of a hand-to-hand struggle than it now is, the capture of an enemy flag was considered a momentous achievement. Correspondingly, to lose a flag was to be covered with dis grace. and soldiers fought to the death in defense of their banners. Comparatively few flags have been captured in this war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
THE GIFT OF SILENCE.

The very greatest temphasis is placed on the teaching of speech Our schools spend their millions to teach young people how to talk intelligently and effectively. Ability to express oneself is considered one of the great est arts of life. And yet there are many people who know how to ex- press themselves far too we'll, and whose principal need is to learn to keep their mouths shut.
 For instance friend who had a trained nurse in his family was tell- ing about her peculiarities She was wonderfully skilled in her profession, watchful, indefatigible, and energetic Yet she wearied the patients during their convalescence and exhausted the family by her endless accounts of her own experiences and her personal views about life.
 The practical result was that she was working for some $6 to $8 less tha0 equally we'll trained nurses were getting. Her glib habits of speech were costing her just abolt a dollar a day. Perhaps 1t was worth that to her to be able to talk all she wanted tot, yet one doubts it.
 Business offices and worshops are full of just such cases. There are fellows whose power of speech is per- fectly irresponsible. You simply can't shut them up. They are so friendly and helpful in many ways that you can't seem to get along with out them. At the same time they distract the attention of their fellow workmen, and are so much absorbed in self expression as to reduce their output of work. The practical re- suit in their case is that they finally lose positions or are kept along at reduced salaries.
 Business offices and workshops are what their name applies, and are not social centers. People with conver- sational gifts can find plenty of out let for the same in club and society ] fife. They need to cultivate that | subtitle sense of their surroundings | hat will teach them when to speak | lnd when to keep silence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
OFFICER TAKES
 JAMES SLAVERY FOR TEUI0N SPY
Bridgeport Truckman' in Vermont, Arrested By
 Constable.

No German spy will be permitted the government from within the quiet precincts of East Warrenford, Ver- ont. No, Sir, for the constables in that lovely village are on the job every minute after a stranger arrives there.
 This fmuch James Slattery of 739 Wood. avenue, this city, found out much to his amusement and somewhat to his inconvenience. MT. Slattery. who is the head of the firm of Slat- tery Brothers, truckmen and contract ors, has been in i'll health recently, He went to East Warrenford, thinking the climate in the vicinity of the pine woods there would benefit him.
 Wrapped in a big fur overcoat he wandered about the town for several days. He, made no confidants and kept the purpose of his Visit to him. self until Monday morning. The tenn perature that day was such as to keep most of the natives of the town in their homes, but MT. Slattery was seated on the porch of the hotel wrapped in his overcoat. While seated there two town constables approached
 Look hsre. young man." one of 5constables queried. What nationality be you?" <s
 MT. slattery assured them he was m American.
 what nationality do you think l am ?" he asked them, testify. as he be- < gun to resent their questioning.
 .sWell, we don't know" the consta- bles agreed. aThese are ticklish times and we don't propose to allow no Ger man spies to. come floating in here ( disturbing this government. The eyes Of the nation may be on East warren ford just at this present moment ana other folks would like to know how we are going to meet such crisis. We're regular constables here ana \ you'd best come along with us without any disturbance"
 MT. Slattery laughed and assured them the hotel manager could vouch for him, but they wouldn't give up the idea that he was Q German spy. The town justice, one of the selectmen and a number of others were called into conference.
 Mir. Slattery showed his ieIters ana baggage and finally urged the consta5 bles to communicate with John H. Redgate, superintendent of police and make certain his Identification. This sa&:sfied the other officials if it didn't satisfy the village Sherlock Holmes and pr. Watson.
 ssNell, we can't be too careful z they remarked as they left Slattery ; to enjoy the rest of his stay unmolest- ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
ALBERT NORTH, U. 5. N. RETIRED,
 TO SPEAK HERE
Commander Recalled to Take Charge of Shipyard,
 Harmony Lodge Guest.

Commander Albert Moritz.> U. s. N patriotic address on '"rhe Navy at Harmony lodge rooms 15 Fairfield avenue, Sunday evening, April 15, at l7:3O o'clock
 It was voted last night at a meeting of Harmony lodge, No. I'll, TO. B. E., to have the lodge room open for this occasion in order to give the people of Bridgeport an opportunity to hear
 Commander Moritz, who is a forceful speaker, with worldwide experience
 abbut navy matters and man who is a credit to his country.
 Although retired, he has receive q orders from Washington recalling him to active service. He is now in charge 1 of the New York Shipbuilding Co., s yard at Camden, N. J.. supervising l naval construction. When the tele- gram was received from Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels, Commander | Moritz at once made preparation to go to Camden.
 Commander Moritz retired in 1905 after 30 years of active service in the l navy. and for several years thereafter acted as member of the court mar 1 tial at the Brooklyn navy yard. While in active service, the coml manders took part in the Spanish 1 American War and the Philippine in- | surrection, and later was stationed at the Isle of Guam where he built the first ice plant for the government.
 He is past commander of the Naval Military Order of the Spanish Ameri-
 can War, member of the Society of Naval Engineers, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Society of Naval Engineers Machin- cry club, National Geographic so- ciety, and past president of Flatbush lodge, Independent Order B'nai
 B'rith.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
FORE|CN-B0RN
 GIRLS RESENT
 FLAG REMOVAL
Misunderstanding at Ora Hphophone Plant Causes
 Complications.

The temporary removal of an Amer ican flag from one of the rooms of the
 American Graphophone Go. in which are employed thousands of foreign speaking people disclosed the fact that patriotism reigns there.
 Investigation of the affair by Man ager Conrad A. Hanson shows that in
 every room of the great plant at Cherry street, and Hancock and How ard avenues, the American flag has been raised upon the walls, mainly
 through the voluntary contribution of
 the day and night workers, who speak many languages and large percent age of whom are of the Hungarian, Polish, Austrian and German descent. Today the company has adopted the plan of duplicating through it's de-
 partmental heads every flag that is raised and 1t is expected that a plan will be adopted to fly the flags from 1.-the windows of the buildings rather than in the grimy rooms where there is danger of their being desecrated by
 dirt, dust and other substances used in the production of the graphophones and records.
 Inquiry by officials into the incip- tent riot that occurred in department six yesterday where a flag was tenn porarily removed from the room by order of. the department superinten- dent, Percy Brown, fully exonerates that official from the unpatriotic spirit charged by employees. It has been shown that because of the inability of some of the employees to fully re- alize the danger that threatened from the flag catching fire in a superheated steam pipe, temporary replacement of the flag was prevented until last night.
 When the fierce of men changed. the flag was taken down after full ex- , plantations of the act were made and , was replaced on the wall in a safe position and away from the steam pipes, with another flag donated by the superintendent of department, be- side lit. All is happiness today among the many men and girls of foreign pareptage who contributed from their earnings to purchase evidence of their fealty to America.
 we have thousands of foreign
 born and. persons of foreign parent
 age in our employ" said Manager Hanson today. "All have shown won
 derful spirit of patriotism. Flags are
 being placed in all the rooms of our
 factory buildings and the company is
 highly appreciative of the spirit that
 prevails. The only fear we have is
 that some of the flags may be liable
 to be fouled because of the substances that are necessarily used in some de-
 partments or may catch fire from
 pipes or other furnace equipment.
 "Not only are the various depart
 ment officials meeting the spirit. of
 the lesser employees by raising flags
 alongside those contributed by the
 workers but as soon as possible we
 shall provide some means whereby all the flags may be hung ins places
 where they will not be contaminated
 by grease, dirt. or other blackening
 substances
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
Urges Preservation
 Of the Folk Music
 Of North and South

New Orleans, La, April 12.-Pres- Aryation of the folk music of America, the songs of fast vanishing types or people; was urged by Mrs. William D. Steele. of Sedalia, Mo, chairman Of the music department of the Gener- al Federation of Women's clubs, at the Council meeting of the Federation here today,
 .sThe songs of the Louisiana creole, the plantation negro of the South. the dance music of the Mexican peon on our border. the wild song of the Wes- tern cowboy, the plaintive melodies of the mountaineer of Tennessee and Kentucky, as we'll as the more fam liliar tribal songs of the North Ameri- can Indian should be preserved" said Mrs. Steele. ''This is a work for the women's clubs as well as the depart ment of education of the United States government.
 Mrs. Steele advocated also a more intimate acquaintance with the music of American composers.
 "The music club is the guardian of the music in It's town, and should see that 1t is taught in every school as an accredited study by the very best equipped musician in the commun- ityf. declared Mrs. Steele. The mu- sic club is also the guardian of the ,, towns musical morals The music played in the theatres, picture shows, parks and sometimes, we regret to say. the type oE music used in the Sunday schools. and church service might be improved.
 Community singing is sweeping the landl This ts the great oppor- ! tunity for the women's clubs, for, along with our public school music, it {. .is our greatest musical educational as- set. It will mean the organization and development of choral societies and orchestras, the coming into the home of more and better music"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12

KEILY-In this city, April Ii. 1917, John F. Kelly.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 28 Liberty street, on Friday, April 13 at S:30 a. m., and from Sacred Heart church at g a. m. with sol- enn high mass.
 Interment St. Michaels cemetery.
 U Il b" VANCEILETTE-In Fairfield, We'd nesday, April Il, 1917. Mary, widow of Delffls Vancellette. aged 65 years. 3 months, 16 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her daughter Mrs. Fred Gardner, 26 Dalewood avenue( off Grasmere avenue)s on Friday, April 18th at 8:30 a. m. and from St. Thomas's s church at g o'clock
 Burial at St. Thomas's cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
Tussah for unique handsome sports dress

Tussah that is of good uster and light firm texture Woven partly of silk and partly of cotton. Cool graceful, serviceable.
 And unique in the combinations that may be made of it.
 Here is the plain fabric; dull golden of tone.
 And here is that same fabric printed with plain stripes Or printed with fancy stripes of Oriental char acter Or printed with dots in colors of fine contrast Almost limit to the smart combinations that may be made with such material! A yard wide 59c yd. JUST ARRIVED:-Pretty new voiles in figures and strpes slnnmery color shades 425c yd. Handsome and good-weght linens for skirts and suits and dresses good variety of colors- 59c and 75cyd Beautiful voiles in plain hues, range from dark to 1ight with many delicate tones,- 25c 45c 59c yd. Luxurious embroidered voles ground of tan white some with distinctive borders, $1.25l & $1.50 yd.
 Main floor,r
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
RUSSIAN BANKS PROSPER.

Petrograd, April 12.-Bank deposits in Russia have greatly increased since the business world is waiting for more 1914 they aggregated 3,218, 900, 900 ru- bles; January 1, 1916, 4,342,000,000 rubles. The increase during 1916 was especially notable, the total amount ing to more than 100000 rubles. The increase is ascribef to the fact that tn ebusiness world is waiting for more favorable conditions to enter upon enterprises. It is. anticipated that there will be an enormous outflow of money from the banks into such en- terprises as soon as the war ends
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
? PROGRESSIVES ON WAR.

St. Louis, April PA clear declara- tion of the attitude of the Progressive party regarding the war is expected to result from the national convention of the party which met here today for session that may continue the rest of the week. The convention is expected also to outline its position on certain economic questions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
SARAH DOWNS.

At the Bridgeport hospital where she had been patient for a number of weeks. Sarah Downs. widow of Hugh Baird, passed away last night. Surviving her are her, mother and one son, Charles E. Baird of Mill ford, also two sisters and one brother. The funeral will be held from the undertaking parlors of Lieberum & Heaphy, 332 State street, tomorrow afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
HELD AS HOTTER.

Nashville, Tenn, April 12-Charles Latsch, a German resident of this city, arrested yesterday by federal officers. was at liberty today in $1, ,00O bond. A search of his home revealed "a num- Der of letters from Germans in many parts of the United States requesting copies of ''The Faith in the Hyphen," booklet written by the professor of German at Vanderbilt University
 Authorities charge him with trying to incite negroes against the government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
MARY HERMAN.

Mary, wife of John J. Kiernan, died at her home, 862 Wood avenue, this morning following a brief illness with pneumonia. Mrs. Kiernan was born in England 4S years ago. She had resided in the West End for a num- Der of years. She was a member of St. Augustine's church, and belonged to the Mary Quessy Wheeler circle, No. 773, F. of A.. and the Arion Sing ing society. She is survived by her husband, and three daughters, Mrs. E. R. Patterson, the Misses May and Madelyn Kiernan, and one son, Frank Herman 4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
CARRANzA TROOPS ROUTED.

Laredo. Tex, April Passengers reaching the border say that in a re- cent engagement with Villa followers the constitutionalist forces under Gen. Murguia lost 1,500 dead and wound ed They add that the alleged routs inflicted on the Villa forces around Chihuahua City by the government troops are myths.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
SCHOONER IS SUNK.

New York, April 12-The American schooner M. D. Greasy, which left here April for Havre with general cargo was sunk during gale last Monday about 200 miles southeast of Sandy Hook, and Second Officer George Smith and two seamen were drowned in launching lifehoat The ships cook died from exposure.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12

Maybe it's because of the military spirit that's in the air.
 Maybe it's because we are all thinking of the blue jackets of the fleet.
 Maybe it's because want to vary our bright sports BUT, whatever the reason blue is gaining more and more in style-favor every day and each week. The blue suit is companion to the sports suit.
 The dress of blue silk alternate to the dress of fancy taffeta.
 More and more care becoming cheerfully blue Blue serges and batstes, AZ inches wide,-$1 yard Blue wool taffeta and special blue serge 42 inch $1 10 yard.
 Blue crepe of wool and mohair interwoven-$12 % yard.
 Blue crepe and serge and woll taffeta,-$1.25 yard Blue Indian twill and fine poplin and serge 54 inch -$1.7 yard. aee1< Blue gabardine and melrose and serge notably qral- ity 50 and 54 inches wide,-$2 yard
 Blue broadcloth, sponged and shrunken 50 and 54 inches wide,- $225 to $3 yard.
 Blue wool velour beautiful and fine 54 inch -$2 50 and $3.50 yard.
 Blue poplin of fine silk and wool combination 25 to $2 yard.
 Lustrous blue crepe meteor, 40 inches wide-$2 30 yard.
 Crepe de chine inrich deep navy blue-$15 50 and $2 yard.
 Pure navy blue satns 30 to 40 inches wde-$l 10 to $250 yard
 Navy blue pongee pure silk yard wide,-$1 .25 yard Navy blue tafeta of chiffon finish soft but firm lus- trous, beautiful; yard wde, -$1 25 and $15O yard
 Third elevator
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
Neponset in
  the home.

A flooring that will stand up Neponset stands up under the extreme test it is getting the store entrance will stand up any home It be counted on for long long service.
 Neponset is good-lookng we'll durable. Good colors good patterns Those patterns especially fitted for in kitchen bath or bedroom Neponset too is tally fitted for in these because sanitary and smooth and waterproof.
 Neponset looks like ocloth, wears like noleum, sells at 45c sq yd.
 floor. ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
Wear a Flag!

Not everybody fling flag to the breeze. Not enough to go around
 But plenty of flags for men and women to wear as yet!
 Lapel flag buttons for men, flag pins for women Enameled in correct colors; some eweled and giving forth flashes of light 10c to $1 50
 Center
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
HARVEST RESERVES TAKEN

London, April PA Petrograd dispatch to Reuters says that the pro- visional government has ordered all reserves of the 1916 harvest of corn and cereals which are fit for fodder to be placed at the disposal of the state The entire reserves of the 1917 harvest, except what is required for seed and the needs of the families Of the peasants. have also been expro- lriated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
EI,IZABETH MURPHY

s, Elizabeth, widow of Daniel F. Mur- phy, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. c. E. Williams 654 Noble avenue. Mrs. Murphy was born in Ireland, 72 years ago. She had resided in this city many years Her daughter and a son, Henry D. Murphy, the painter, survive her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
MABEL LOVEJOY.

Mabel, wife of Fred B. Lovejoy, died yesterday at Ter home, 36s Sea. view avenue, following brief illness. Mrs. Lovejoy only recently came to Bridgeport from Providence, R. l. Her husband survives her. The body will be sent tomorrow to Cranston, R. l., for services and burial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
WILLIAM Fl. BLOOD.

The funeral of William H.. Blood was held from his late home, 127s East Main street at O'clock this af- ternoon. Rev. Benjamin F. Root, rector of St. Pauls church, conducted the services, which were private. Bur ial was in Nichols
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
AUTO THIEVES WOULD ENLIST.

Meriden, April 12-When John Henberger and Wendell B. Chesbro were arrested today in connection with the theft of an automobile they told the police that they were trying to get to New Haven to enlist. Hen- berger is 16 years old and Chesbro IT. Both belong in Springfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
OBITUARY
ADELE DEAN.

Adele, widow of Charles A. Dean, died this morning at the home of William H. Plyfoot, 1267 Kossuth street. Mrs. Dean was born in New York city, Oct. 2, 1898. She is sur- vived by her sister, Mrs. Plyfoot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12

Present opportunity to have the correct Gossard set fitted will end Friday. II
 That opportunity means much to woman who wishes to stylish graceful figure and to be insured against discomfort.
 Some Gossard corset is especially fitted for each womans service is of general type to meet that mans needs and of special features to fit her individual requirements That is thelcorset for to have This is excellent time for her to choose for aid and advice are available from specialist and with no penny of extra cost. 4..
 Gossard corses have many features beside the front facing one that commend them But the lacng in front wonderful benefit It is guarantee of comfort of rect adjustment, and of an adjustment made easily. Second E. Ns t +s$ $f f
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12

D. G. Spiekermann of Waltham, arrested by federal officials last week on suspicion of being a German secret service agent, was releaaaA
The Washington herald., 1917-11-25

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The Washington herald., 1917-11-25

should establish confidence with the
public and encourage all who con-
template buying. selling, making
loans or dividing estate, to seek the
advice Of such a group of men. The
fee charged for such valuable serv-
ice is low considering the fact that
the applicant obtains the views of
experts.
The schedule of fees adopted for the
present years is as follows:
One dollar per thousand for a valua-
tion certificate up to $1,000; and 80
cent additional per $l.OOO for all over
$4,000: minimum fee SIS for certifi-
Gates issued.
Washington's population April, 1917,
was $4,000, and is now over 10000.
1t is increasing daily. Groups COM
prising 10,OOO stenographers will ar
rive within thirty days. Other work.
ers are, crowding in. This means but
one thing. The government will build
to care for their employees.
I'VE are not so very bad on said
the optimistic broker as he licked the
war tax stamp with a relish and af-
fixed it to a deed of sale on which
his commission for a months hard
work was l per cent. Il tell you Uncle
Sam is some provider. While it is
true that he reduces our sugar sup
ply on one hand he restores 1t on the
other BY providing dextrin on these
stamps which by simple action of the
saliva coverts it to sugar. It's a sweet
little old world after all"
The slogan. See Mahoney & SulIi-
van-they know Washington" has a
reason back of it. Robert r. Ma
honey and Joseph D. Sullivan do
know Washington real estate thor
oughly. having had long experience
on the firing line with that solon
among realtors, Joseph l. Weller. This
firm has some special sales PROPOSE
tions that. those looking for rooms or
apartments will do well to examine.
If the average man can own a home
for the rent he pays he iS glad to do
so. The personality of the firm is of
the kind that does things and both
men have an enviabIe record. To their
apt slogan might well be added
young in years-old in experience"
When one thinks of a home, shade
trees seem befitting. Aurora Hills have
planted over 800 worth to environ
the homes they sell at ante-bellum
prices.
Now that the spirits have left their
accustomed domiciles there is an op-
portunity for some one with the chain