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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-30
SICK WOMAN HAD
CRYING SPELLS
Restored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Enhaut, Pa. ~ was all run down and
weak inwardly, had female troubles

and nervous feelings
and my head both
cred me. / would
often have crying
spells and feel as if
] was not safe. If
| heard anyone COM
ing l would run and
lock the door so they
would not see me.
! tried several doc
tors and they did not
help me SO / said to
nv mother II p,lesa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-07
What Happened in the Senate
Tad Tells in His Own Quaint EEzabethan
English of What Befell Old Whiskey on a
Pleasant July Day.
BY TAD.

Poor old BOOZE Az" the Senate
yesterday Lacquer that RAJ 1t was
pip There mo one to love him.
cAresA"
muttsrinC just FULL OF
STRANGERS"
place sOn-hat chamber 1t
there much They
yelled in chorus: TAKE
EN- OFF Russia his dOngs
Of the states America
while his golden hair hanging
He left hero with moth
ing nj thoughts
John wasn't such bad guy HE
wore q shabby he he OK This
Eis and he pulled the old
the food.
Senator Stone of "YOu
might bed name said the Senator od
heart He's been good to his folks
and pillars society
with FAM as busy
oneeyed a
Senator of thee WELL and
pulling from the foreign
element John from home The
back the hat of the rack but Ovn
man. DON'T GRAND"
listened and finally
got tough pulled big black
Pill pulled himself back into form
They told him that he might
start would protected by the
game a 3 Niagara Falls
his horn northward the entire
crew and by
better days
a
H
e his
wayside he fell
He mAyy
Some 4 him
hal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-07
$4,000 women
ASKED TO PLEDGE
SAVING OF FOOD

Every housewife in the District has
received a food pledge card, the po-
lice having completed today the dis
tribution OF almost 10000, which are
to be used for enrolment in the food
conservation army. under the direc-
tion Of the District Council Of De-
tense. It was announced today by
Charles F. Nesbit, chairman OF the
food committee of the council.
The 100 school buildings OF the Dis
trict will be opened next Thursday al
noon, when every woman Is expected
to go to the nearest school. NIL out
the food pledge card, and receive frst
instructions in the work they are 70
do in the campaign.
A teacher and two volunteer WON
en- workers will be at each school tc
assist the slgners in answering the
questions on the cards. Lectures will
be delivered at each OF the schools
at 8 o'clock by members Of the food
Administration organization.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-07
PRICE Of STEEL
WILL Be FIXED
IN THREE WEEKS

The price Of steel will be hxed by
the Government within three weeks.
according to officials connected with
the Shipping Board. the Federal
Trade Commission. and the Council OF
National Defense. tia declared that
the Government has grown wsary Of
waiting for the steel men to reach an
agreement, and has determined hnAl-
~ to take matters in its own hands.
The Federal Trade Commission now
IL at work on an investigation of
steel production costs. the result Of
which It will report to the President.
Following this, II Is stated, \ steel
price will be nxed without further
parleying.
1t is definitely known that the gov
eminent has grown tired OF lengthy
conferences, and will not permit of
any temporiEing on the part Of the
steel men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-07
TWO WOMEN ARRESTED
IN GIRL MURDER CASE
HOusekseper and NeighbOr Ae'
cuse Each Other.

ST. JoHNsBURY. VT, July THE
murder Of Olive Bradshaw. an eight
year-old Infantile paralysis victim.
who was slain, according to the au.
thorities, because she was . bother TO
her fathers housekeeper, assumed new
complications today when counter &C.
cusations OF the girls death were
made by Miss Eta May Hicks. the
BradshSw housekesper, and Ars. Al
vim Rennisten, q neighbor.
Both women were locked up in the
Sail here awaiting action OF the grand
jury and pending the recovery Of the
chiid's body,
Each woman accused the other OF
innicting ths death blows. according
70 officials.
One vsrson told to the States pros.
ecutDr Wa thar Miss Hicks admitted
hitting the little crippled girl with q
stub Whils Nrk. KSnnIStsn chOksd hsF.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-07
BOGUS CHECKS PLAGUE
AROUSES AUTHORITIES

Officers Of the detective bureau
the District Attorneys office and
the Retail Merchants Association
are today cooperating to rid Wash
ington OF a plague Of worthless
checks, which has been Increasing
recently.
The association. through Charles
J. Columbus, secretary, has called on
District Attorney LASkey and Inspec-
tor Clifford Grant to md the offend
ers, one OF the most active OF whom
describes himself as, q resident OF
wiBnipeg. He has eashed several
bogus orders on the Canadian Bank
Of Commerce. - I D L. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-07
TO ADDRESS c. E. CAMPERS.

Tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
P. 7. Holland, superintendent of the
evangelIstio department. will address
the Christian EndsGvor Workers con-
ference at Camp Pleasant, The
topic will be The Kingdom
OF the Blind" Tomorrow even
ing at Mr.. Holland will speak TO the
Christian EndeaYor Society OF the
Wallace Memorial United Presbyterian
Church. on THE EndsaVorerS' Oppor.
tunities and Responsibilities In the
Present CrIBiA"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-07
MAY nELAY pRAFr pAY.

CHICAGO, July. 7.-Morris Eller'
city ssaier and one Of Mayor Thomp-
sons political lisutenants, has raised
a storm OF protest by refusing to
serve on q draft exemption board. As
q result. draft day may be delayed
throughout the nation. In response
to a plea that he serve until q sue
eessor could be named in order that
the preliminary work for the army
draft would not be retarded in the
national emergency, Filler said:
81 am too busy to monkey with
that stun"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-07

chine made BY native laborers at q
Government factory. made the flight
OF seventy miles from Paehuca to
Mexico City In forty-five minutes.
The aviation school plans q flight
from Mexico City over Popocatepetel
volcano to- Vera Cruz
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-07
AERIAL MAIL SERVICE
ATTEMPTED IN MEXICO

MEXICO CITY, July THE COVER
nor Of the State of Hidalgo sent q
package OF letters as a test in the
nrst attempt at mail service in Mex
leo by airplane.
The Mexican aviator, flying a ma
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-07

Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Oner low weekend excursion rates
principal mountain resorts in Nir-
ginia and West Virginia once
1889 T st.-Advt-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-07

The greatest demonstration ever staged by any
automobile company-thousandso of Maxwells,
here and all over the United States and Canada,
took part in the history-making runs-U. s.
Liberty Bond Prizes to be awarded at once.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-07
Important Change In Schedules So~-As
ern Railway System. EffoSfavo
Sunday, July 89h.

Local Train No .. for Danvilie and ~
stations. leaving Washington To q N, Wiu
be discontinued Train No. =. for NHnanAR
Front Royal. strasburg. and way stat;SA
will leave Washington $50 O. m, and - -
Grated daily between Washington and, grnO.
burg. Train No. q. leaving Washingf1n 10
D. N. daily for Harrisonburg and way -
lions will be operated daily except sunday
Consult agents for detafls.-Advt-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

place.
Miss Frederick of New Haven has
been engaged to teach the. Upper
school in place of Miss O'Meara, who
gently resigned
The annual grange fair was held at
the Center on, last Thursday with q
large crowd in attendance. There
was . dne exhibit, along all lines es-
pecially fruits and vegetables A sill
yer cup donated as special premium
for the best family horse to be won
three times before 1t becomes the per-
sonal property of a competitor was
won this year by Miss Pauline Smith,
Raymond Latham of Bridgeport. has
spent a few days with Ma. and Mrs.
William Kruger.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gilbert o: New
town are spending a few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. Miion Hawley.
ID. A. Green of Norwalk visited
schools in town on Thursday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04
STEPNEy

Mrs. william Skinner of Bridgeport
was a guest last week of her mother,
Mrs. Jonl Hfnrkley.
The Ladies Aid of the Metho list
church was entertained at the home
Of Mrs Daniel Edwards on Friday al
ternoon 1t was voted to hold har-
vest supper this month. These pres
emit were Mrs Arthur Tfrreil, Mrs
Arthur Hull, Mrs. Wilbur French,
Mrs. william Slater, Mrs. George
Powell, Mrs. Harry Penheld. Mrs. e.
NJ. Peck, Mrs.. Frank Gilbert, Mrs.
William Gilbert Mrs. William Craft,
Mrs Eucretia Lane, Mrs. Howard I'd
wards, Mrs. Zalmon Puray. Mrs. Will
liam Nichols, Mrs. L. v, Slads. Mrs.
Eugene Northrop, Mrs. Edward Booth,
Mrs. Harry Morgan, Miss Marjorie
Slater. 49,
Frank and Edward Perkins of Wa
ternury were over-Sunday guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Perkins,.
Miss Carolyn Garlick enjoyed a mo-
tor trip to Aver, Mass, On Friday,
where she was the guest of her
brother, Earle Garlick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen 3. Hayes en-
tertained as guests on Sm<lay Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Morgan AMI Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Plumb, Miss Beatrice
Plumb of Nichols
Irving Waterhouse has been filing
Edward s. Beardsley's silo.
Philo Coggswel1, who has been oc-
cupying Harold Tomlinso1s house.
moved on Friday into the Weohsuns
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04

EVERS-In this city, Wednesday, OCT.
~ 1917 Bridget Brennan, widow OF
Michael Ivers.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from her late residences, No.
- Fulton street on Saturday, Oct.
eth 1t $3.50 O. m. and from st. An-
gustine's church at Q o'clock.
Burial in st. Michaers cemetery.
q bsp
x1A1rBHRr--In Stafford, Conn,
Oct 3, 1917, Sarah F., wife Of Ste
phen r. Lambert
pF1yate funeral from her late
residencs. Avoid. street on Friday,
Oct. . IT $3.50 p. m.
1nterment. Union cemetery. Etrat-
fo<6, Conn. asp
ROCHE LIN this city, Oct. 3, 1917,
william y. Roche. aged 20 years.
FrfenAs are invited to attend the
funeral from the residence of the
Dexente, NO. 1sa Pequonnock St
on Friday, Oct. 5, 1917 at $3.50 q.
m. and from St. Augustine'z
church At 8 g. m.
1nterment in family plot, st
Mfchaers cemetery.
He has gone among the angels
Where the good In ever blessed,
He has passed away forever
10 seek Eternal Rest.
v 10 know he 10 I'm heaven.
re nils our hearts with Joy,
I hut oh what sorrow In parting
with QUE darling boy.
q bsp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04
An-feather hats,
how rich !!

Women are falling madly in love with the new all
feather hats
And why note They are wonderful.
Need no trimming for they are their own trimming
Novel, graceful, really beautiful
Crown Of soft beautiful feathers as flawless as
though they actually grew right there! SIS
Some edged with clever burnt ostrich.
And Sc many delightful shapes-chin- chin sailors
and rolling sailors little turbans tricornes square hats
hats with several curves and points! $3.50 to SIG.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04

Pure wool serges and poplins. even
texture, fine weave, rich effect, beside
black there are navy blues and light or
dark browns and wisteria and bur-
gundy and taupe and plum and CO.
penhagen. Latest price was $1.25-
Special price 81 I'd.
Skirting woolens Of pure fabric and
beautiful effect, plaids and stripes,rich
and effective combinations of color.
soft and beaukiful and durable, 4S
inches wide. --latest price was $2-
Special price $1.69 I'd.
Broadcloth of delightful chiffon fin
ish, that finish permanent because
every yard has been shrunk and
sponged, SO inches wide, every thread
wool of special f1neness, beside black
1t is ready in green navy taupe copen-
hagen rose wisteria burgundy tan and
light gray. Latest price was $2.35-
Special price 50 yd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04
CEREAL SHORTAGE rs
REPORTED IN MEXICO

Mexico city. Oct. "A delegation
from the national chamber of COM
merce called upon President Carrsnza
last night to advise him that the short
age of cereals throughout the republic
was growing very grave and TO ak
what remedial measures I'D be4n
taken. The president replied that he
was aware of the situation and said
he had authorized the treasury de-
partment to take steps to obtain sup
plies of corn and other foodzturszN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04
Get share of
madras at 10C.

For all the purposes that madras made use Of this
is ideal. L..
There are little checks for children's dresses *iS
Pretty stripes for other dresses for girls
Great broad stripes and handsome plaids for still
other dresses.
few plain hues and some stripes especially nice for
house dresses.
the time and trouble it requires for you to make him
shirts
Firm weave excellent texture, worthy ia every way.
But in lengths of 10 to 20 yardsand SO below usual
price.
Thousands of yards to begin Without going fast at
Ice
lain hoo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04
Suits for
young folks

YES indeed; splendid lot Of thereven if we do say
it ourselves N
Splendid in their youthful spirit.
Splendid in the quality Of tailoring that has been put
into them.
Splendid in the youthful air and color of them
Splendid in their values.
= And there number Of the most-impressive at
those liked prices of 500 to $25l
For example; oxford suit is made with the new
hghwasted jacket which has its skirt gathered and fin
shed with broad pleat down the center. 500.
Example "a suit of black burella cloth has long
beted jacket with square collar inlaid in velvet Ills
cleverly trimmed with small buttons. $40.
Example 3Cheviot suit with belted and square-col-
Jared jacket lined with satin and warmly interned it
may be worn all Winter with furs Blue green brown
black-$25
You'll enjoy picking Of these suits and then
joy the service twill give.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04
w arm smart
consists to Sl8.

They have those big soft warm collars that may be
buttoned right under the chin when chill breezes blow
They have smart nlilitary-looking BELTS
Some of them have great large pockets like those in
the soldier boys coats.
And they are of fine soft light but very wooden
fabrics.
Yes planned especially for young folks.
But gladly welcomed and worn by small women
beted blue coat of cheviot has square collar hangs
freely yet fits trimly--$15.
Rich deepgreen coat has big graceful rounding col
lar It's belted and has large smart pockets-$16.50.
Burella coat is of delightful sage green hue, made
with novel belt and large collar,-$18. a
zbeine with rich subdued luster has graceful deep
collar There's slight flare giving it extra grace. $18
These are but examples kodaked in brief three
minutes And there are many such in the large gathering
with but very few alike
Second floor. 4 49,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04

Wool velour sliting of unique soft
weave and rare beauty, 81 inches
wide, firm and fine. with the feel of
velvet yet pure wool through and
through, taupe green copenhagen bur
gundy navy black and brown. Latest
price SO and ,ss.25-special price
$3.50 I'd
Lustrous zibeline for costs, q fabric
with the softness of camelshair but
with a luster that is remarkable and
inspiring, light weight but gratefully
warm. "a inches wide. in navy and
black and dark green Or dark brown
Latest price ESPECIAL price
Gas I'd:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04
Several shapely
shoes at So.

Fine style and beauty in footwear; passes test by
women who know how nice shoes must be to match the
excellent apparel of this Autumn.
OF fashionable 9-inch height
With French and with military, and with Cuban heels
Pearl gray kid with matching cloth top French heels
of leather.
Battleship or champagne or feld-mouse kid with
cloth top, French heels. "A
Battleshipgray kid with cloth tip and military heel
Tan mahogany calf with Cuban heel.
Khaki calf in strictly military heel.
Black kid, lace or button.
True value, good style, true comfort So.
ain hoor,re
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04
HOWLAND'S

Street. Street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04
Wells to protect;
land add charm.

Keen breezes lose their power, when veil offers its
Hat gains added beauty, when veil is gracefully at
tached to it.
Some of the wells have border of chenille and
attractive scroll patterns. Purple taupe brown navy
gray and back-25c and SOC yard
Fancy or plain mesh wells with butterflies and bow
knots and scrolls and such patterns upon then in
flet mesh-many colors-25c to So yard.
Nose yelling with fancy border plain et fancy
mesh,-25c and SOC yard.
Shetland spot wells, number of delightful colors in
plain and in fancy scroll efects,75c and 81 each.
Circular wells in a1loyer and fancy-border patterns
wonderful array Of colors-50c to $3.50 each.
Fancy made wells in number of pretty patterns
have chenille embroidery forming Grecian border
and taupe for example Plain colors too of
course. $3.50 to $3.50.
Rich chiffon wells square shape and in 54nch STYLE
color after COLOR 81 so and So EACH
Center
Curtains at 50
with special beauty.
little, but so attractive, lot of muslin curtains!
Nice soft weave and with madras figures
Seem to have more than their share of dainty prett
ness
Finished with lace edge, ideal for in bedroom
Mnere one seeks simplicity and quiet beauty.
OF special value at price of u
ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04

Maj william H. K. Redmond OF
'-<ho Btxth Royal Irish rifles and a
brother Of John Redmond, was killed
while leading his men in wytschaete
wood during the battle OF Messines
ridge on Tune 10, 1917. Major Red
mond was member of parliament for
East Clare.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04

NOTICE.

Members Of .. III. Harris Lodge, No.
-, I. o. o. r., are requested to at.
tend the meeting Monday, Oct. to
take action on the revision of the
bylaws.
W. z. GARDNER, N. q.
Attest, H. L. FITzROY,
- Acting Secy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04
Redmond, Irish Leader,
Is Cited for GallantrJ

London. Oct Capt. William
Archer Redmond. SON Of John F. Red
1nond. the Irish leader, has been
awarded the distinguished rervice or
04r for gaIlantry on the night Of Sept.
14. Captain Redmond Ia member
qf' pArliament from the East Tyrone
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04

PATENTS-Two Horses Feed Bag,
suitable for government. Gurrin,
1s7 Linen Ave. g SEP
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04

Put every dollar that
you possibly can into the
Liberty Loan.
1t is both your patriotic duty and
your privilege to do this.
Your dollars, thus invested, will buy
bullets to lick the Kaiser. They will
buy clothes and food to comfort our
Yankee fghtingmen.
Bring your dollars to Uncle Sam
cheerfully -and Bring Them Quick
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04
o. for these remarkable
~ white pots and pans!

just In
One lot of white ename1ed cooking utensils
coated.
Every one of them would sell usually 4oc H5cor Soc
See what they include Z
basins medium & large
- =
mediu
While supply lasts, any of them atthe one price-2oc
r, Fourth foor,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04
Delicious
'Waists==$2.85

What our French allies
would be pleased to call
ssconfections"!
And not by any means
such waists as are usually
sold at the price.
Pure white, delicate
flesh tint, warm soft corn
color.
Of crepe de chine in
tailored model and in
s1nartly-tucked or pleated
styles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-04

Of fmy Georgette crepe with trimming of effective
lace. O. q -
A limited quantity an extra Value V%'o~'
second
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-17
tBy ARTHUR sTRUwED

New York, September 1s.-Wjth Moth
ing but miracle to prevent the Giants
and White Sox from meeting in the
worlds series. the talk in baseball cir
cles today Is on the prospective win
ner of the stellar title. Doepesters nat
urally are figuring on the pitchers.
They believe that McGraw will try to
win with his southpaws. And he has
three good ones in sallee. Schupp and
Benton. Rowland, however. is not far
behind the Giants leader In this re-
spect The generalissimo of the White
sox also has three good port singers
In Russell. williams and Danforth
The Giants trio of lefthanders have
won forty-nine games and lost nine
teen thus far. The Chicago fingers
have forty-two victories and seventeen
defeats TO their credit.
OF this sextette the leading honors
go to Sallee and Russell, The form r
has won eighteen of his twentyt three
games: the latter fifteen out of Sine
teen. schupp has won nineteen and
lost seven. Benton twelve and seven.
williams seventeen and eight and DAN
forth ten and i've.
In the righthanders the White Sox
have it over the Giants. McGraw has
only one starboard finger on whom he
can rely-PoIl Perritt. He has won
fourteen games and lost seven, Cieotte
looms up as Rowlands "one best bet"
He has the best mainstay OF the White
Sox having won twenty-five games
and lost twelve and Chicago fans pin
their faith in him 10 bring home the
baconS'
The righthanded twiriers OF the Sox
have won forty-four Of their games
against twentv-Ave defeats. while the
Giants righthanders have only turned
In fortv-four victories to thirty-seven
defeats.
Tesreau Anderson and Deraree have
been big disaprotntments., they only
winning thirty games and losing the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-17
DOG WITH MANS MIND
AMONG LYRIC FEATURES

snoozer. the Dog With the Human
Mind" accompanied by his tutor. Hal
Meredith, Is among the novelty acts on
the new bill at the Lyric. which will
be seen for the frst time at the mat
inee performance today. Snoozer was
a sensation in the New York Keith
theaters all summer and IS now being
exhibited on tour for the frst time.
The dogs demonstrations are said to
be completely banning to the compre-
hension His owner and trainer ella I'm g
for him that the animal has the near
est approach to human mental capacity
vet found in a dumb brute. Snoozer's
response to the commands Of his tutor
are so remarkable that his perform
ance Is weird and uncanny.
Another big feature will be the pre-
sentation by the Schwartz Troupe OF
European pantomists Of the unique
c-oraefdS- The, Re Qksesa sAtrror, : Taa two
brothers who head the company are
twins and SO much alike mat they car
not be ingulshed apart on or Off
the stage. Their piaylet is modern
adaptation of The Two Dromios"
CASTOR Palmer. the comedian who
nanipulates all sorts of objects in a
way never before witnessed in a jug
Cling exhibition. promises a novel and
amusing act, Comedy and dancing are
the essential elements of the act in
which Alice Marion Stewart and Jack
Donahoe. a dashing comedienne an.
a dancing comedian. wfIl make their
first appearance here.
Corbett, Shepherd ana Donavan. all
round laughmskers and singers of roll
licking songs, have a diversified enter
tainment, and there will be the usual
complement of motion picture displays.
including the newest releases of the