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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26

Numberless mothers will be making
frocks at home this season. This con-
sistently increasing cost Of living and Of
necessities has brought about that inn
portant economical step. Children
rocks that are made Of good material
and we'll sewed will endure infinitely
more usage than those that are made
Of the lesser materials apt to be found
in the reday-made garments. The
ginghams are very charming and at
tractive and there are really marvellous
colors offered in cotton and in linen.
A favorite combination and a very
pretty one is dark blue with touches
of buff. One sees it not alone in
dresses but in coats. For example,
the coat on the little girl at the left
would be very smart made Of blue
duvetyn or other cloth with buff collar
and buff straps. and if you want to
make a very fashionable finish at
almost no cost, finish the edges of the
collar and the cuffs with irregular
button-holing done with heavy worsted
using blue to match the coat on buff
background.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26

used, so that really fashion seems to
have considered the need of the mo-
ment and to have supplied just the
designs that are the easiest for mothers
to carry out. For the coats, there are
durable rough cloths that are always
pretty on children, duvetyn and velours
cloth are very beautiful and there are
a variety Of other fabri~s. For s small
child only little is needed and even
il the cloth is expensive. the coat can
be obtained for very moderate sum.
Such little touches as the hand but
ton-holed edge mean distinction and
lust the quality that is found in the
finest. best and most costly of the
imported models. Serge is always a
standby for school dresses and is gen.
orally used in combination with taffeta
or with satin or with something to
tighten it somewhat.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26
The Seasons Needs Are Vared---By May Manton

Wefuits have, no doubt, returned to
Wei their own. They are being ex-
Wei tensively ordered and they will
be extensively worn, but not infre-
quently, in place of the coat with skirt
there Is a coat and gown. Women
have found the simple gowns ex-
tremely comfortable and satisfactory
as well as in every way attractive.
Just now, when there are 30 many oc-
cupations and so many calls upon time,
economy Of that valuable possession is
earnestly considered. Since the one
piece gown can be slipped on and off
with far greater ease and celerity than
the separate skirt and blouse, it is easy
to understand why it should be gaining
favor just at this time.
Without doubt, the high choker
collar is pushing its way. Away back
in August, some daring dealers ex-
plotted gowns for young girls with
plain, nearly fitted, bodices, high,
choker collars and back closings, and
they were looked upon with question
and with doubt, but this week, one of
the thoroughfares given over to COS
tunes for the younger contingent, is
showing a generous number Of them.
Today, an extremely smartly dressed
young woman was met upon the street
wearing street frock of jersey in a
fascinating shade of purple that was
made just in that way. The turned
over portions OF the collar were of
purple silk and faced with chiffon to
be soft and becoming. For the most
part, these collars are not boned but
are draped little about the throat
but the boned collar also has appeared,
and, while they will not be general for
some time, it is quite evident that the
high collar and the back closing both
ara determined to take a place in the
fashionable world. A very beautiful
gown that comes from the house of
Lanvin and which ememplifies several
Of the new features, is made in that
simple one-piece style referred to above.
with the upper portion of beige colored
= crepe and the lower portion Of blue
broadcloth. The broadcloth also
makes the girdle that is arranged in
the most individual manner. also the
high collar that is finished with deep.
turned over portion and closed at the
front. There are lovely shaped sleeves
in this gown, and the line on which
the two materials are joined, Is dis
tinctIy French and beautiful. but at
the moment, we are considering the
high collars and it is of especial value
as emphasizing their advent. AS
matter Of fact, the high necks and coli
iars are especially good for the street
dresses While We have worn onen
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26

Children fashions always follow the
trend of their elders and consequently.
some very pretty little dresses are
shown with surplice closings, and some
of the very newest show sashes Of the
same material that are dropped little
below the waist line at the back and
tied with a big bow knot that we call
the Obi. because it is seen holding the
japanese hmono. but dropped little
below the waist line to give just hint
Of that drapery at the back or hustle
effect that makes the latest cry in the
fashions for grown-ups. You can make
eingham in this way and you can make
taffeta in this way. AS stated above
there is scarcely single model that
cannot be used for cotton material for
school and for silk material for after
noon to be equally appropriate in both.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26

NHILDREN S fashions are mar
I velously attractive just now.
There is just little element Of
quaintness about many Of the designs
for more dressy occasions that renders
them fascinating, and even the most
practical, serviceable dresses of school
wear and the coats Of every day use
are rendred bit unusual either by
combinations Of materials or some
color effect or treatment that lifts
them out Of the commonplace. For
school, the wisest mothers are apt to
to feel that the washable materials
are the best at all seasons of the year.
and gingham and chambray and cot
ton poplin and linen and fabrics Of
such sort are in demand. They are to
be found in very beautiful colors and
designs, and there are a great many
materials that sell under fancy names
that add to the variety. The wash
able dresses have the great advantage
Of becoming new after each washing
and are not alone the most healthful
but also the most attractive. The
little model that Is shown in the illus
tration makes a good example of how
fabrics can be treated and also how
simple design can be converted to
many Uses. for you can copy it in a
washable material or you can copy it
in taffeta or you can copy it in serge
with taffeta.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26

necks upon the street and we have
grown accustomed to the, there is an
especial smartness and distinction
about the costume that covers the
throat when exposed to public gaze.
When we find such houses as Lanvin
and Jenny sponsoring the idea, it is
quite certain to gain its way with the
general public. A charming gown of
black velvet exhibited by an importer
and bearing the magic name of
Jenny is made with high collar
that is really frilI standing up about
the face but plain at the back and
fiuted at the sides and front. 1t is
open a little at the front so that the
head can be turned without crushing
it, just to the width of the narrow
panel that widens a trifle as It ap-
proaches the waist line and narrow ends
in wedge shape on the skirt. The little
panel inset or vest, as one may like to
call it, is Of white crepe de chine and
the gown. itself is Of black velvet.
There are other details, as a matter
of course, but the collar, the color COM
bination, and the fact that the sleeves
are in the genuine Chinese kimono
style, are the features to be empha-
sized just now.
AS has been stated again and again.
great deal of fur is used as trimming
and in various ways, and generous
amount of fur began to seem almost a
necessity for style, but within the past
Few days there has been shown at by
dealers Of the highest class some mar
velously attractive scarfs and muffs
and accessories that are of material
fur trimmed. They are very charming
and the idea can be utilized in number
less ways. A very pretty set consists
of muf and straight scarf that is
draped close about the throat of
duvetyn in an exquisite shade that is
neither grey nor sand, but it is trimmed
with bands Of beaver to be very beau
tiiul as wei: as warm and comfortable.
A set that would be adapted to the
very dressy afternoon costume, is made
of n very wonderful brocaded ribbon
with fur bands, and it seems likely that
the idea Of the scarfs and neckDieces
will be used iii various ways. We may
talk as we like about the demand. We
cannot have more than the supply.
The Government has laready stated
that much of the less expensive fur
will be needed for the men who will
fight from the skies and in various ways
that will mean comfort to those who
have gone forth to fight the battle Of
right. Surely, it is small self-denial
to content ourselves with less at home
if by so doing we leave the supply freer
for them
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26

Hats this season, however, are sur
prisingly dark in color. brown and
black and dark blue are shown more
frequently than any other coIors. The
velours hats appear in a lovely castor
shade that is beautiful but there seems
a rather astonishing lack of what we
regard as the essentially childlike
colors, and one meets a great many
Of the best dressed children wearing
black hats. The tams, however, that
are designed for skating and for school
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26

for the grownups and as natural con-
sequence they are much in demand for
the younger contingent also. The
pretty little frock shown on the skating
girl is made with one such and it makes
an especially practical suggestion be-
cause of the combination of materials.
AS you see it there, the over-bodice and
skirt match while the blouse and trim
ming are different, but pretty frock
could be made to give quite different
result by making the blouse and skirt
of one material and the over-bodice of
another. You will find the model
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26

THERE are many ways in which
this present season is an unusual
one. 1t is bringing an excep-
tional demand for the practical and
the serviceable, and It is calling atten-
tion to the need for value for money
received. 1t Is doing away with the
foolish and the frivolous.
In the picture to the right are shown
serviceable, practical garments, avail
able for variety Of needs. There is
no prettier model for the blouse to be
worn with the coat suit or for the
blouse that makes part Of the simpler
afternoon costume than the one that
is shown up in the left hand corner.
1t is really an over-bodice in surplice
style with plain blouse beneath, and
because it Is made in that way you can
make it all of one material or of two
As it is shown here, it is made of crepe
de chine with satin trimming, and it is
designed to match the suit with which
it would be worn. For an afternoon
costume 1t would be pretty to make
the blouse Of crepe de chine or of the
chiffon that Is being extensively worn
this season, and the over-bodice and
some pretty simple skirt of charmeuse
or similar material.
The apron at the extreme right Of
the picture is a very new one. It is
practical. it is serviceable, It Is pretty
withal, and it leands certain dignity
to the task for which it is donned. The
shoulder straps are extended across the
back. They can be buttoned together
or stitched and the apron slipped on
over the head, but the belt must be
closed with a button and button-hole.
Real warm. comfortable sleeping
garments are an absolute essential for
little children. The night gown and
drawers that are shown here viii be
sure to win approval from sensible
mothers. They can be made from
hannelette or from unshrinkabIe fan
mel or from Domet flannel or any
similar material or they can, of course.
be made from the tighter long cloth
or cotton, but for the most part, the
younger contingent sleep more snugly
and comfortably in warmer garments.
The square neck for the little night
gown is apt to be satisfactory even in
cold weather, but you can make it
high with collar and long sleeves, and
for strength you can apply yoke over
it Il you like. In any case. Il remains
absolutely simple and especiniiy
adarfad - 80 ''.....i.'.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26

throat to become a muhfler. AS you
see it here, it is made of a rough cloth
with broadcloth making the trimming,
it is a combination that is much liked
but the model is good one for velours
cloth and for broadcloth and for all
cloaking materials that are light
enough in weight to allow of the plated
sides. The cheviot illustrated is the
shower proof sort that makes it especi-
ally desirable for school wear.
Over-bodices are much in demand
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26

good one for gingham and materials
of such sort as we'll as for the light
weight wools and for the taffeta that
always makes pretty afternoon dresses,
How to dress the littIc\boy who is
just graduating from rompers is apt to
be something of a problem and the
little suit shown here will help to solve
it. 1t can be worn up to the mature
age of six years, but it is quite appro-
pirate for the little boy of two. The
trousers are buttoned to the blouse
beneath the belt.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26

and for such use are Just as bright as
can be as If to compensate. A vivid
scarlet is liked and scarlet always gives
a picturesque note to the child $ cos
tune
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26

TUST now with Autumn giving us
few cool days to suggest that
y will come later, the wardrobes
of the younger folk seem to make an
especial insistent demand. Such a
coat as the one shown in the picture
above means warmth and satisfactory
comfort throughout the season. 1t is
so simple any mother can make it
herself and it shows the very newest
and smartest lines. The pretty, big
collar makes a very becoming feature.
and on very cold days it can be but
toned up more closely about the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-26

All sorts of simple fancy stitchery
is In vogue. Irregular button-holing
is much liked as finish for edges, chain
stitching and feather stitching all are
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
CONGRESS TAXES HOLIDAY RECESS
 TILL JANUARY 3

washington, Dec. 19-Senate in- qulr1es into the transport situation. both rail and ship. have been added to the series on war Investigations to be conducted by Congressmen durine the Christmas recess.
 When Congress adjourned yester- day until Jan. the Senate left be- hind 1t five Investigations, army pre- parations and sugar in full swing. one one Senator LaFollette's St. Pan1 speech pending, and those on rail- road and shipping affairs to be begun. A house committee is hearing testi- mony on the nays activities.
 The Senate's decision to investigate the railroads situation was taken despite the fact that administration spokesmen indicated that President Wilson will present his plans for so lution of the problem after the holi- day recess. The Senate interstate commerce committee was authoized to start the inquiry before Congress reassembles on Jan. 3. Senator Cum mins, in proposing the investigation, asserted that he expected it would be constructive instead of critical, and the recent report of the interstate commerce commission suggesting either government operation or reptal of the anti-pooling laws and a federal loan as way out of present difficult ties probably would be considered.
 Equally quick was the action on Senator Harding's resolution to in- vestigate the shipping situation. The resolution, prompted, it was an- nounced by its sponsor, by the con- tfnual reorganization of the shipping board and the emergency fleet cor poration, was approved and the com- merce committee was instructed to proceed with an Investigation. Chair man Fletcher called the committee to meet Thursday to arrange it's proce- dure.
 In its last business day the Senate took final action toward submission to the states of the federal prohibition amendment and arranged for the dis posal of the Walsh coal and oil leasing bill on Jan. '. The House passed a resolution to remove doubt as to the application of the excess profit taxes to federal officers except the President and the supreme court justices. and arranged to take up the suffrage amendment on Jan 15
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
VICTIM OF "bABY DOLL ]"
 AFFRAY WAS NOT KILLED
 WITH REGULATION PISTOL
Continued from Page One)

club and who are able to describe much of what took place in the club at the time of the riot. Thus far, however, none of these, certain :po- lice officials say, have given evidence to show that Baby Dolr' fired any shots.
 Baby Doll' is locked up, today, in the Fairfield county jail. to which he was committed by Judge Edwin S. Thomas in the United States District court, in Hartford, yesterday, afte, pleading guilty to a charge of violat- ing the excise laws. The negro is un- der 8 six-months sentence, but it is understood that if the local authori- ties decide to prosecute him Tor mur- der or some other serious offence, Dis- trict Attorney Spellacy will take the matter up with President Wilson to obtain his pardon, in order that he may be given more severe punish rlGnt.
 The .SS caliber gun which was found by the police yesterday, is one which Baby Doll'' Is believed to have used in shooting at officers It was dis covered on the roof of Davy Bros. es- tablishment, where 'Doll' had taken refuge after fleeing from his besieged clubhouse. Only one unexploded cartridge remained in the chamber.
 Men who are acquainted to some ex- tent with Baby Dolls" affairs are of the opinion, today. that he is worth little or nothing, financially. His clubhouse is heavily Rortgaged. it is claimed, and his equity in this is not believed to amount to more than $500. In addition, 1t Is reported that several notes on which he owes money are held against him, and that his automobile, if 1t had to be sold, would bring only enough to cover these. Reports have it that if ''Dolr' is compelled to defend himself against such stern prosecution as is almost certain to go on against him, his political friends will have to come to his assistance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
YOUNG SOLDIERS ARE TRANSFERRED
 FROM RUSS LINE

With the French Armies in France Monday, Dec. 17-(By the Associated Press) = Before signing the armistice with Russia, Germany, according to the assertions of numerous prisoners. withdrew all soldiers between the ages of 20 and 35 from the divisions on the Russian front. These were succeeded by older men and recruits of the 1919 class, thus noninally retaining the same formations on the eastern front as in the past. The divisions now occupying the western front lines consequently are composed of the best fighting material at the disposal of Germany,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
DIED.

O1hlOs this city, Monday, Dec. 17, 1917, Dennis Connolly. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence. No. 457 Bunneli street on Thursday, Dec. 20 at s:30 a. m. and from the Blessed Sacrament church at g o'clock.
 Burial in St. Michael's cemetery. Automobile cortege. T18 b'p BOLAND-In this city, Dec. IS. 1917, Patrick, son of Alice and the late Michael Roland, aged 2s years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 621 East Main street on Friday, Dec. 21 at S:30 a. m. and from St. Mary's church at a. m. with solemn high mass.
 Interment St. Michaers cemetery.
 T 19 b" PATCHIN-In Detroit, Mich, Sun day, Dec. 16. 1917, ReY. Walter E. lPatchin, of Bridgeport, Conn.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral service in the First Method ist Episcopal church on Thursday, goth inst, at o'clock p. m.
 Burial in Mountain Grove ceme- tery. a"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
AUTO INSPECTORS
 HOLD CONFERENCE

A meeting of all the automobile in- spectors in the state was held yester. day afternoon, and Commissioner Of Motor Vehicles Robbins B. Stoeckel conferred with the men on the new rules, and the regulations governing the handling of automobile traffic.
 Twenty applications for licenses were received at the Bridgeport office and 25 at the New Haven office. This was considered a good showing for the first day.
 While these offices are temporary institutions, it was said at the main office yesterday that If the people patronize them sufficiently to make it worth while, they will be made per manent next year. Miss Anna Two hill is in charge of the New Haven office and Miss M. J. Cairns is at the head of the Bridgeport office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
|IOWA'S GOVERNOR PAYS TRIBUTE TO
 WRESTLER GOTCH

Humboldt, Iowa,Dec 19-Hunlboldt turned from it's normal tasks today to place in Union cemetery here the body of Frank A. Gotch, the man whose wrestling fame brought public atten- tion to this little city.
 Business paused and the school that Gotch attended as 8 boy remained closed as the city and countryside joined in tribute to the retired world champion wrestler, who died at his home here last Sunday after a pro- tracted sickness.
 Gov. W. L. Harding was among the hundreds of personal friends of the late champion who were to join in the funeral services in the Congregational church, set for midafternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
FOR CHRISTMAS CHEER.

Efforts on the part of The Farmer to provide Christmas cheer for Bridgeport's, needy families are being amply rewarded, as is evidenced by numerous contributions being received from local people, and the Charities department is deeply grateful for the help rendered.
 The cause is a worthy one and read CTS of The Farmer are requested to aid as their means permit, being as- sured that their donations. no matter how small, will be appreciated and will be used to the best of advantage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
MEN OF SIXTY
 GAN SERVE IN
 FEDERAL GUARD

Boston, Dec. 1S-Plans for the formation of two New England bat talions of the new United States guard were announced at the head quarters of the department of the northeast today. The new organization which will be detailed to the protec- tion of public works and munition plants, will accept men up to the age of SO years if they are physically fit. The two battalions for this section will number 1,21S men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
DIFFICULTIES
 OF AIMWELL co.

An involuntary petition in bank ruptcy was filed yesterday in Hart ford by the Aimwell Co.,, Inc., which recently removed into remodeled quar- ters at the corner of Main and Elm streets Attorney Alexander L. De- Laney has been appointed temporary receiver and a receivers sale will start on Friday when all goods and chattels in stock will be disposed of. Papers have not yet been returned to Attorney John w. Banks, bankruptcy referee for the Bridgeport district.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19
STATE OF CONNECTICUT DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT. ss., PROBATE COURT,

Dec. 14s 1S1I. Estate of Frederick H. Masterucn, late of the town of Bridgeport in nai0 district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the dlns trict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from tbo Gate hereof for Creditors of saId eatate e exhibit their claims for ssttlemaEk Those who neglect to present thesr ae-. counts properly attested. within eain time, will be dHbarred Q recovery. All persons indebted to said estate t-rh res quested to make immsdis' t to
 JOHN BROWN. Jr.. AdministEatoF. ioe1 North Avenue. 9iSas
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-19

Black Coney Muffs or Scarfs,
 $S.98 to $9.O kit Coney Muffs or Scarfs
 $5.4S to 5000 Black Narobia Lynx MufFs or Scarfs.
 $7.48 to $2O. .OO Black Russian Lynx Muffs or Scarrs $19.75 to $45. 5.OO $16.9S to $48. .OO Red Fox Muffs or Scarfs $11.4S to $42. .OO TaUpe Fox Muffs or Scarfs $29.75 to $45.OO Natural Coney Muffs or Scarfs $5.4S to 5000 Tiger Coney MufTs of Scarfs
 $4.9S to $9.5O