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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
BUSINESS MEN URGED TO JOIN
 HOME GUARDS
President of Organization Takes Lead in Enlisting
 Services.

In a communication issued today c. l.. Gaylord, president of the Bridge port Business Mems association, call upon all members of the organization to follow his lead in joining the Hom Guard. His letter follows:
 Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 April 7th, 1917.- To the Members of the Bridge ,. port Business Mems Associa- tion:
 To me as president of the Bridgeport Business Mems asso- ciatiOn has come the call of those recruiting the Home Guard to bring home to our members re- aliZation of the duty of every American citizen to do something for his country in this time of danger. A just war is first of all pro- lection of our homes and a de- fence of the principles for which our flag waves and upon which our government is founded All cannot serve in the regular arms of military service, but all can do something. Those of us not qualified for unlimited service aloat or in the field can do our part in guarding our homes, so that those younger citizens, best fitted to carry the heavy burdens, may do so freely with a knowl- edge that those of us who are left behind will guard our homes.
 I call upon all men to follow me and other citizens of our city and state and enlist in the Home Guard. Let us be prepared to carry out the injunction,
 "If anyone dares to tear down the Stars and Stripes, shoot him on the spot"
 Respectfully yours,
 CHARLES l.. GAYLORD, President, Bridgeport Business Mems Association.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
GETTING IN A CROP

~ HERE IS STILL three which crops may be planted. Is too late to organize food clubs, the bers of which will be pledged to give few hours day. preparation and cultivation of the land? In the neghborhood of Bridgeport many of and which could be obtain ed for the purpose which might be put down to potatoes and other staples to the great relief of the food situation
 The seed the fertilizer the pough and the harrows could be easily the crop could be put in under the perv of skilled and later tiled by unskled volunteer under the supervision
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
Curtains show the taste of the home

One judges home by the windows. As they look out on passers by, so do the inmates of the family look.
 The finest of window lacesi is ready, neat and inexpensive weaves that are substantial enough to endure long wear and many washings.
 : One woman says she finds a straight hanging curtain of light weight, which will stir softly as the breeze enters the window, very restful thing to watch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
Arrested, Boys Say They Stole Lumber
 to "Play Soldier
Especial to The Farmer ).

Stratford April -Four Stratford boys, ranging from 10 to IA years of age, charged with stealing lumber from the premises of Robert c. Sum- mons, Barnum avenue, were arra1gned before Judge Howari w. Curtis in the Stratford town court today. They were Lester Sorum, Charles Barnish, Edward Dumphy and Napoleon Du- baume.
 The boys told the court that they wanted to play soldier They took some laths and small pieces of blanks. Following a reprimand by Judge Cur tis their cases were nolled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
This is not a Local Event

''The Strength of a nation is in it's well ordered homes." When one en- ters an interesting room, a room plan ] ned for home comfort and peace he receives a welcome from the very at mosphere, even if no person be pres ent. ~
 Curtains are important and the question need not necessarily be one of expense.
 Neat designs, good weaves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07

E Gloria. Scripture Reading. Prayer Response. Offertory, Largo" Chopin Solo, "Resurrection,1 Mrs. Gregory. Shelley. Sermon, Pastor. Rowe Shelley. Hymn '142. Benediction. Postlude, "Marche De Processiony Gounod Miss Helen Keane of New Britain, and Miss Helen Kilbride of New Mill ford are among the o1t of town teach e1 spending Easter vacation in town
 The comedy drama, Romantic Mary" will be presented at the town hall, Monday evening, by the young folks of St. Roses parish for the bene- fit of the church. The members of the cast have been indefatigable in the work of rehearsing for several weeks and clever performance is promised.
 The Inn opened up Monday with w. H. Newman of Danbury in charge Associated with him as clerk is his son, K. H. Newman. Both are we'll known in the terpsichorean field, and this will add to their popularity among the lovers of the dance in thiH section of the state.
 Mrs. Bertha Fox and Miss Hatti. M. Northrop drove to Danbury yes terday by way of Bethel, reporting \ fair travelling.
 The Easter Day program of music ar Trinity church:
 Prelude, "Serenade," Franz Schu- bert, Mrs. l.. R. Andrews, violinist.
 Processiona1 Hymn .112.
 Chant, Christ Our Passover" Buck.
 Chant, TeDeum in F fiat, Buck.
 Chant, Jubilate Dec. Schilling.
 Introit Hymn 109.
 Gloria 1ibi, Paxton.
 Hymn 116.
 Offertory, "Rosanna," Julen Gta"' nier, Harold Hazen.
 Sanctus, G. M. Garrett.
 Communion Hymn 227.
 Gloria in F,xcelsis, Old Chant.
 Nunc Dimittis, Gregorian.
 Recessional Hymn 110.
 Postlude Alteration" Felix Borrow ski.
 Tax Collector John F. Houlihan on March 31 filed liens on all property
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
FINANCING THE WAR

HE WAR far possible should be financed the proceeds of direct taxation Direct taxation will take considerable portion of the profits of trade and industry But does take considerable portion of the lives of it's c The will discourage future The financed entirely bonds creates large holding class who may have financial interest in war;
 In order that be the least possible burden there
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07

must be the greatest possible production of industries and liberal taking of these commodities for the purposes of the
 The direct tax is in effect the taking of the commodity for at such rate will compensate the abor and the capital employed. It means lower prices
 But great issues tend to distract attention from the profit the commodity and enables claim be up against the future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07

Scores of Germans are being de- tained at El Paso, Texas, by Depart ment of Justice agents in connection with investigations of German plots against the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07

Lester W,oolsey, of New York, was nominated by President Wilson to be solicitor of the State Department to succeed Cone Johnson, of Texas, who recently resigned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07

Frank E. FitZsimm ons. collector of customs of Rhode Island, announced that the eastern and western passages to Narrag agansett Bay were to be pro- tected by nets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
BR|DCEP0RTER
 NEARLY, KILLED
 IN AUTO SMASH
Car Overturns But Depres sion in Ground Saved Driv-
 CT From Being Crushed.
Especial to The Farmer.

(Spec1aI to Ine Farmer.) Newtown, April 7-The honor roll of the high school! for March, an nounced Thursday is as follows:
 German III, Dorothy Strisik, Blanche Gilbert, Mary Murphy, May Fairchild, William Murphy, Alice Houlihan.
 American History, Charles Strisik, Herbert Skiff, Christine Corbett, Jus tine Houlihan.
 English Four, Blanche Gilbert, Alice Houlihan.
 Geometry, Mary Murphy, Herbert Skiff.
 Business, Anna Lang, Harold Ray Elementary Chemistry, Blanche Gil bert, Charles Olmstead, Alice Houli- han, Herbert Skiff.
 General Science, Dorothy Meeker Ethel Harris.
 Plane Geometry, Robert Beers, Paul Smith.
 Algebra, Helen Meade
 Ancient History, Marian Fitzpat- rick, Catherine Lundgren. Jennie Lundgren.
 English II, Paul Smith.
 Qualitive Chemistry, Dorothy Stri- six, Charles Olmstea@ Ruth Tilson Physics, Anna Corners, Justine Houlihan, Mildred Corbett.
 German I, Justine Houlihan, Paul Smith, Robert Beers
 Economics, Charles Olmstead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07

Conventional patterns seldom grow tiresome. The blocks, squares, dia- monds and circles are usually design ed by artists who realize what they are about.
 Pairs, $2.00 to $7.5O
 By the yard, 29 cts to $1.5O
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-21
EXEMPTIONS FOR
MINERS IS PLAN
Union Head Says Their Great
est Service Is in Mines,
COAL SHORTAGE SERIOUS
Mines Suffering Even Now for
Lack of Skilled Labor,

That an appeal to the war department
for exemption Of all coal miners from
military service will be made is the
statement OF John Wilkinson, president
Of District p, United Mine Workers
Situation Acute.
The coal situation in the industrial
centets oi the nation is becoming more
acute each day, Mr. Wilkinson says
Mines are operating as near capacity as
the. car service and the supply OF la
Dor will permit, but the demand far
exceeds the supply
What effect our request for eSemp-
ton will have, OF course, is not known"
said Mr.. Wilkinson. 1T is obvious ,ha,
the war cannot be pushed wi,hou,
plenty OF coal, and a good miner can
give greater service in hi. own trade
than he can in the army"
Oklahoma does no, r.alire the gtav-
ity OF the coal shortage, as the indus
trial plants in this section are in posi-
,ion to use gas and crude oil, Mr.. Viii
kinson says.
Labor Supply Short,
District Il, which includes Oklahoma,
Arkansas and Texas, employs l6,0Ol
men normally, but the number actually
working now Is much less. A eonsid.
erable number OF them have volun,
,eered for military service,
In obvia,ins the handicap due to lsch
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-21
REGISTRATION IS
TO Be PERMITTED
Voluntary Appearance viii
Exempt From Prosecution,

Reitera,ion Of the fac, tina, non-reg
i,teted men may yet escape Jail sen
tenee by making registration now, was
contained in telegram received by
Adju,ant General Earp from the war
department,
This does not signify that any lenI-
ency is to be shown. On the contrary,
peace Officers all over the state are in
structed to arrest those who have not
registered wherever found
This simply gives the non-regis-
tered man chance to beat the Off
GERS To IT," said General Earp THE
arrests are going on all over the sta.e
and will continue aS long as there is
any material to work on
Registration can he made before the
county boards, OF the city boards in
Oklahoma City. Muskogee and Tulsa.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-21
WOMEN At WORK
FOR RED CROSS
Workers Begin Early on the
Money-Raising Campaign,
DISTRICTS ARE ASSIGNED
Team Captains and Workers
Are Selected,

Things began TO move this morning
IN the womens division OF Red Cross
campaign workers when committees
formed yesterday reported for work at
the Chamber ~ Commerce headqusr-
tiers.
The women were given districts that
will not interfere with those assigned
TO the men They started out a, 9
o'clock for their first foray and met
with the other campaign workers at the
Lee Huckins hotel at noon to report
the Succe. OF their work
Committees Named.
Following are the committees which
were out this morning
Mrs, W. s. Hanson, captain Mrs.
T. l.. Howard, Mrs. Walter Short, Mrs
Coiiman, Mrs. w c, Dean and Miss
Edith Miller
Mrs. {, /, Hensl,y, oap,aini Miss
Helen Gloyd Miss Vivian Coo,et and
Mrs. George Woodward.
Mrs. Frank 7 Johnson, captain; Mrs.
= u nuIloIu, MIS-, sam NtlltN, MIS-
w + Wright Mrs II Overholset, and
Mrs q. n kee.
Mrs Stanley Williams, captain
Mrs. Taylor, Mrs Walton, Mrs. Abel
Mrs 4. S Jetnigan, Mrs Cerson and
Mrs Cook.
Mrs Joe Myer, captain Mrs l.
Rpsen,hal. Mrs Glauber, Miss Urdan.
sky, Mrs Bar,h and Mrs Davis. 20.
Mrs {. r. Phelps, captaini Mrs
Glenn polhcmus, Mrs. Ben Ragsdale
Mrs. Fred pak. Mrs. Robert Walker
Mrs. W s. Bulkley, Mrs. N. w Little
Mrs Kent Shar,el, Miss Mutiel Rat
and Miss Elizabeth Gardner
Miss Lillian Sidebo,ham, captain
Miss Julia Casey Miss Armstrong ant
Miss Jewell
Mrs John Fields. captain, Mrs
Charles Hoopes Mrs. K N Howard
Mrs pten,iw Price, Mrs. Reuell Haskell
Mrs. S, NJ Gloyd, Mrs. James Cheno
weth Mrs Rober, Gardner and Mr.,
pieiffer
Mrs { /. Daughet,y. captain, Mt,
susitea Flick, Ma W, A. Jennings
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-21
NO FIRE ALARMS
WITHIN a HOURS
Cleanup Campaign Thought by
KeSIer to Be Responsible,

The cleanup campaign being wased
by the fire department in both the bust
ness and residential sections OF the city
i, already bearing fruit" Mark Ke,ler,
commissioner of public safety, declared
this morning
Not q fire alarm has been turned
in during the past twenty-four hours
and this is. believe, due to the close
inspection being made by member, OF
the fire department and the eo-opera-
,ion on the part OF the busine" men
and housekeepers in keeping their rub
bi,h out Of buildings" he said.
Commissioner Kesler received let
ter thi, morning from the advisory
committee Of the national board OF fire
underwriters congratulating him on
having installed the inspection system,
which the letter said was the best
method of fire prevention.
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in the face. A, its base there is a
gay little oravat Of geranium oolored
velvet.
In order to give more brightness TO
the gown, there is flat piece placed
across the from, OF the wai,t--a pre-
vailing fashion, by the way-trade OF
black cloth covered with a primitive
design in silver thread This en-
broidered tab extends below the waist
line and keeps the froek from having
any curve from shoulder to ankle.
There are other black frocks on
which there is shawl drapery of
cream colored Honilon lace that goes
over the shoulders like a harness drop,
down to the girdle. which is also OF
lace, and, passing around the figure,
ties with sash ends al the back.
Copyright by the Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-21

A bill before the Illinois Legislature
would impose heavy penalties on WON.
en- huyinH or wearing high heelcd shoe,
or slippers The conservation oi the
leather supply is the aim OF the meas
vyy,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-21
CITIZENS AID
IN FILL ASKED
keSIer Wants Rubbish Piled
in Old Brick Yard,

Mark Kesler. commissioner Of public
health. wants citizens to sssis, the city
in filling the old brick yard pond at the
corner OF Twelfth street pd Mckinley
avenue, 1t is now being drained with
view to improving the health eondi.
tions In that section Of the city,
kesler this morning said ,ha, all per.
sons who had rubbish to haul from
their property would be rendering a
great aid to the city by having |, sent
to the brick yard pond and dumped
there, He requests that all such rub.
bi,h turn west at the corner of Ellison
svenue and Twelfth street and reach
the old brick yard from that direction.
Slmla Is the first town In India to
have a flag day-in aid Of the blind
and wounded soldiers
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-21
New Rock Island
Plan Is Approved
by Stockholders

CHICAGO. Ill. June 2l-Stoekhold-
ers OF the Chicago, Rock Island B Pa.
eiiic Railway company met here today
and affirmed the reorganization plan
No other business wa' transacted The
road already has a board OF directors
which will meet in few days TO elect
Z president The latter, 1t Is said, un-
doub,edly will be James T.. Gorrhsu,
who has been chief executive under the
receiver
Mr.. German is 81 years old. He was
first a clerk at the age OF "a. with the
Chicago, Burlington \ Quincy and later
for a few years with the Rock Island.
In the years that intervened until 1909
he worked his way up with various
roads, In 1909 he returned to the Rock
Island
Greece ha, a total area about equal
10 that OF the state OF West Virginia.
Minneapolis fiDur mills have ca
p,ei,y for turning on, over 5000 bar
sels day,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-21
9| 9|,! |, DRESS i! t;!!!S$;,,.
Smart gowns in transparent black ap-
pear more frequently than they have
for two years

NEW YORK, June N.-lt wa, the
comment Of those who study clothes
that the world war did NO, bring about
preference for black in any coun-
try cxccp. France In England and in
Germany those who we're not in
mourning still cling 10 bright colors
The French designers lei the Amerl-
can women into colorful channels Of
dress, and the red blue. yellow and
green that has dominated our coStum-
cry for three years has bern a remark
able bit OF psychology
No one has yet understood why
such splendid apparel was launched
during a time of so much sadness and
anxiety The fact that gorgeouSness
was laid down as the law during the
first year Of the war was put down
to preparedne. The French manu-
facturcrs had prepared materials in
brilliant colors, and the drcssmakcrs
had arranged for metal embroidere' ,
and 1t was too late ~ change their
plans when the war broke
Now. il may be that the reason
these brilliant color, have not been
set aside in favor Of white black and
gray, is that France has not had much
that was new in the way OF fabrics
since the war began and America has
used up her time in producing stock
fabric, in conventional colors
Black Creeps Into Fashion.
Cloth suits for the street have been
in every color except black for three
years This is a rare occurrence
Thousands OF women have always
chosen black cloth OF some kind for a
conventional street suit. without even
caring 10 investigate into the realm,
OF coly for change, hut even con
yentional women have for the last
three years given VI their choice of
black and accepted dark gray purple
blue and mixed wor'teds.
There are women we'll over ~ years
OF age who have accepted the fashion
for killed skirts OF Scotch plaid with
short black coats trimmed with collars
and cuffs Of PLAID And yet. two years
ago, these very women who would have
been shocked at the suggestion that
they apparel themselves in so conspicu-
Gus manner
House gowns. evening gown and one
piece frockS for the street or for res
taufant wear were chosen in any color
but black, but surely. IL slowly. the
French acceptance OF black during the
last two years has found its way into
American fashion,
Touched With Embroidery.
Wherever one goes TO see smar'
women ioregathered one is struck
with the gradual increase in the wear,
ing OF smart black clothes One piec.
irocks OF wolfe. chiffon. satin and jer
'cy are more frequent than they hav,
been for several seasons.
All of these black gowns are enliv
ened with white, cream or ecru lace
and here and there, there are iiashe
of bright embroidery, sometime, don,
IN metals, again in colored silks
thainette stitching and intricate de
signs in soutaohins also brighten II,
the dead black surface.
The sketch shows black gowr
which has vest OF white pari, muslin
extending into high collar ,ha, fence
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-21
Newport's Mayor
Denies Blame for
Moral Conditions

NEWPORT, X, l., June al.-Mayor
Clark Burdiok to-day issued a state
ment in which he took issue with Sec
retary Daniel, as to the influences by
which the enlisted men of the navy
stationed here are surrounded He
added that the situation for the local
authorities had been made difficult be-
cause the navy department had not
been prepared to house and uniform the
thousands Of young men sen, here,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-21

Mrs f. s Malone, Mrs w. A. Sloan
and Mrs A. l.. Watson.
Mrs Cody Fowler, captain; Mrs.
Ale,ha Barr Taft, Miss Ethel Lehr and
Miss Blanche Bowman
Other Teams.
Captains Of other teams who did no,
rcpor, their workers were Mrs. Royal
Carson, Mrs. II G.. Hatfield, Mrs. W.
F Reynolds, Mrs w. II, b. Gadd and
Miss Edna Miller
Secretaries at Red Cross headquar-
ters in charge Of the women's work are
Miss E,helyn Johnson. Mi. Elizabeth
Ames and Mrs Edgar ( Wallower
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-21
INCOME TAXES
ARE DUE JULY I
Auditor Promises Drastic AC-
ton for Delinouents,

The lint, for making returns on state
income taxes is July l. Z. h, Howard,
state auditor announced today The
"lid" is to be put on then and ttibuTss'
tion Is due those who fail to report
by that date
All those liable to payment oi the
tax will be hailed before the mil.
lionaire court" which the auditor will
set up, and Justice deal, out with firm
hand
Included In the number expected to
report are several who made no return
last year This payment is also due,
Howard said In addition to COMPEL
ing payment OF taxes due, those who
have to he summoned after July ! will
be penaliIed 800 for each years de.
linquency
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-21

Of coal, the government now is con-
sider,ng ways to keep the shipments IN
the territories where they belong Low
grade coal OF this district should 60 to
Texas. where 1t is needed chiefly for
fuel purposes, and the coal suitable for
manufacturing purposes should be used
for nothing else, says Mr. Wilkinson.
Some announcement OF regulations az
to the districts in which coal is to he
sent is expected soon
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-21
RUSSIA IN WAR
TO THE FINISH
Bohemian RevoIutioniSt Here
Speaks to COuntrymen,
RUSSIANS MISINFORMED
Germans Told People America
Had Slavic Ambitions,

Russia is in the war now to fight tn
the finish according to Ferdinand Pi-.
secky, Bohemian, who is here today on
tour OF the country TO urge people
of his nationality to stand soldly be
hind the government and the allie,
Left After Revolution.
Mr.. Pisccky left Petrograd six weeks
ago, soon after the revolution that re-
suited in the dcthronencnt OF the car.
He was professor III Pi,chin, Bohemia.
before the war in 1914, AT the begin
hing oi the war he was a reserve OF
ficer in the Austrian army lie and
thousands Of other Bohemians sur
rendered to the Russians al the first
opportunity, he said Since August
1916, he has been a lieutenant in the
Serbian division in Russia lie spoke
TO Bohemians in Oklahoma City last
might, and will speak tonight at Prague
Russia is now in the war to fight
10 the finish" said Mr. Pisecky "Thc
revolution is the only hng that could
have saved Russia from entering into
separate peace with Germany. But
now the people OF Russia are strongly
in favor Of the allies and against sep
arate peace.
Il took part IN the revolution The
ciar now is prisoner IN cell in a
summer home he owns. The ozar is III
q cell which on the day before he was
put there was occupied by Russian rev
olutoniSts who were TO be shot h.
said
Government Supreme.
THE Russian government is undet
control OF the socialist democrats and
the government has control over the
small revolutions that break out over
the country. The TART that the revolu
tons are scattered makes i, possible
for the government to stop them quick
ly. The Germans are responsible for
the uprisings.
THE Russian people have been mis-
Informed as TO the purposes Of the
United States government m entering
the war. We were led to believe by the
Germans tina, America wanted to &c,
In and control Russia We know now
that that Is not true and the Russian
people now believe Russia and America
are united with the allies in a common
purpose"
Mr. PiSeoky said special session Of
the legislative body OF Russia will he
held in Angus, or September TO decide
upon the form OF government He sad
the people were strongly opposed to
the old form OF government.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-21

The huge guns oi modern navies can
only be fired about seventy five times
before they afs worn out
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-21
Taxi Driver Takes
Clutches for Fare

CHICAGO, Jun, 1l - tSpeeiaD--
Thomas Hagser,y, who has only one
leg and walks with ctu,oheS, hired a
tasicab at l7j South Lincoln stree, and
was driven to Lake street and Hoyne
avenue. There the driver, he declared,
told him he owed 81 As Hasser,y
did not have 81 the chauffeur took hi,
crutches as pay The police began a
search for the driver