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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
THE RIGHT VIEW

~ HAIRMAN STODDARD is quite correct It would he al N ways embarrassment to members of tha draff board they should be invested with the uniforms and rank of soldiers The unfom grand army days vonld
 ever invite the question Tn what branch of the did you
 useful work and did it well, draft board memberAcons,ta
 dnfied body and enjoy the respect of the community Tbo do not desire to masquerade as soldiers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17

added to Judge Haliburton's fame as humorist, and other works, includ- ing Mature and Human Nature" and 'The Old Judhe, or Life In Colony" were also well received. Judge Hali- burton died in 1865.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
AMATEUR NURSES PLEASE
 HERORT TO MRS. BRAMAN

H tue ladies who took Q course gz tne under Red Cross instruc- i A htnAsY Ha their qHestionnaires M pR ths papsF to Mrs. w, Bra
 9namttRs -eeeEetaFy of the sur
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17

Vey which the Federal government is making in Bridgeport to ascertain the nursing power of the nation. Seven hundred took the training. but less than ten have reported.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17

Garments collected by the Red Cross for shipments to Belgium total 25.o00,0o0 pieces.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17

Sailors and marines from 70 shfps Of the navy will parade in New York, Dee, 20,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
Artistic Pottery

American earthenware in fancy pieces, finished in aivory color Attractive decorations in floral effects Vases, number of sizes and shapes ranging in price from $15O up to $14OO Small Fern Dishes make pretty center pieces for the table, $1.5O to $20O Tobacco Jars, $1.75 Door Stops, $500
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
Stationery in Christmas Boxes

To a certain extent the Flaw is off, paper. Bet ter kinds are now within reach and lots of paper will be needed after Christmas.
 Hurd's, paper plate marked with gold edges, S1.5O Hurd's, deckle edge, many colors, $135 Writings box contains gross paper and 72 envel- opes Box contains two colors, white and blue,
 $500 Boxes of paper pretty fancy boxes with paper in all colors $2OO to $6.5O Correspondence Cards, assorted colors, S1.OO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
The Hat that leads in style

The Small Turban. A nice assortment of Tur- bans is now being shown. These are made mostly of fur, Nutria Mole, Kolinsky, Seal and other popular furs being used for the high coronet tops. Crowns are made of panne vevlet satin metallic brocadesetc, just the materials to give finishing touch of style. Most of these hats were made in our own workroom nd clearly show the touch of charm and originality 5hich marks Reads hats.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
In the oy Room

In the Toy Room
 Gilbert Rapid Fire Gun, $325 Target Games for hanging the wall, target is of cork, $1.25, $175, $225 and $275 Brisc Target, with briste tipped arrows, perfectly harmless, 50 cts Barcroco, the fireat international game Most in teresting military game of the day. For old and young alike, $500 Poppin Ball, an indoor game, 7Ez1f $2OO Sand Toys Pile Drivers, Pumps, Cyclones and Bowler Andy, 75 cts up Red Cross Outfits for little girls, complete with all needed accessories, $195 Gas Ranges with a genuine burner, $1OO up
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
u)e D D Read co
 EsTRhIfsheo 1857

Silver Novelties
 with sterling silver handles Pie Knives, $125, S175 and S2,OO each Bread Knives, S15O Soup Ladies, S25O and S275 Gravy Ladies, S15O, S1. .65 and s2.OO Cream Ladies, S1.3O and s1.65 Sugar Shells S13O Butter Knives, $13O and S165 Salad Sets, 3 pieces, S45O and s5.5o Steak Sets, 2 pieces, S425
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
Chairs
 and Rockers

Graceful, home1ike e and luxurious, in wal nut, ivory or antique fin ish.
 Coverings of figured tapestries and ere tonnes. These are prac- tical chairs because they are strong, easily kept clean, easily moved about and every one finds them easy to sit in. Notice these specials for Christmas:
 Armchair CT Rocker, in walnut finish,
 Sl0.50
 Armchair or Rocker, in ivory finish,
 $l0.50
 Fourth floor. Tidbits for Christmas
 Stockings Cake Chocolate and small : packages, #. Stick Candy, Junior Mints, Captain Kidd's Treasure Chest, Assorted Waters, Bunny Boy Buds, Chewing Gum.
 Main floor.
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The SiIex-Percolators

Are pleasant and useful adjuncts to
your dining table. Made entirely OF
glass, they are quite attractive to the
eye. and watching the bubbling and
boiling OF the morning coffee adds in
terest to the meal.
With Slick Percolator on your
table you can be sure that the coffee
is kept hot, and you serve it directly
to the cup.
Made entirely of Pyrex glass, they
are easily cleaned and are sanitary.
As there can be no metal taste, no
old grounds, the coffee is necessarily
the best, and you get all the flavor
from the coffee.
A Slick Percolator requires but
one-half as much coffee as other
kinds, and takes but four minutes to
boil. *
The demonstrator will gladly ex-
plain the Silex to you,
y1GA 49, nnn1oD. - - 4,
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SENT TO THE MELTING POT.
Congress Authorizes Conversion OIL
$4,000. 900 Silver Dollars.

Melting Of the s5o.ooo.oOo silver dol
lars held in reserve in the Treasury
into bullion to pay trade balances was
authorized by unanimous vote Of the
House yesterday. It had previously
passed the Senate and now goes to the
President for signature.
The bill provides for the retirement
of silver certificates concurrent with
the melting of the silver dollars and
for the purchase of silver at not more
than 81 an ounce to replace that melt
cd. This section OF the measure vtr-
tually fixes the price of silver. Set
Element Of trade balances with silver
was determined upon in order. to con-
serve the gold supply.
To supply currency to take the place
OF the silver or silver certificates with
drawn from circulation. the Federal
Reserve Board is authorized to issue
federal reserve bank notes, based OF
the security Of United States certif-
fcates Of Indebtedness or Of United
States one-year gold notes
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CHILDREN OF LYON
SEND THANKS TO U. S.
American Red Cross Party Reviews
5000 School Pupils Carrying
s0ad Glery."

LYON. France, April 1.-THE chill
drsn Of Lyon In = public ceremony to-
AaI expressed thanks to the children of
America. especially the 100000 who
are members Of the American Red
CfesN The ceremony was held In the
riac~ Bellecour, the city,s central
square. where 5000 school children
nlls4 . hollow square formed by 5000
tAhabttanta gathered to welcome the
AAsrican Red Cross party headed BY
h p. Dawson Every boy carried an
American nag and every girl French
tFt-eolor.
b unison the children recited a
Ife1ch poem expressing gratitude to
the children Of America On the re-
deging stand were Mr.. Dawson. Eliot
W4deworth. James II. Perkins, Home
yeaks, DR.. Palmer Lucas. DR.. George
Vh<sut. Mayor Herriot, the military
governor Of Lyon and the project Oh
TIE department Of the Rhone. Mr.
Dawson thanked the children in the
nApae Of America.
me American Red Cross child wei.
fats exhibition which opened in Lyon
Alrn 9 received $4,000 visitors in the
dret nine days.
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Nickel-Plated Bath Room
Fixtures

We recently made fortunate
purchase from leading manu-
facturer and secured lot of very
high-grade nickel-plated bath
room fixtures that are being Of
fered at very low price. These
are not to be confused with cheap
quality fixtures that bend easily
and give poor service, as they are
the best grade and will wear for a
long time.
The lot includes soap dishes,
glass and toothbrush holders, pa
per rolls and 18-inch towel bars.
and they are just what you will
want to refurnish the bathroom in
the spring house cleaning.
Specially Priced at SIC Each
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washingtonians are in fair way to
develop permanent cricks in their
necks from watching the sky-high evo-
lutions and stunts OF aviators these
days. Yesterday afternoon Capt. Res
natl, italian aviator, took his big Ca
proni machine out for an airing. Be-
fore he returned to earth he had driven
the giant plane to a height of more
than 10000 feet above the ground.
Capt. Resnati dew all over the city.
sometimes SO close to the earth that
the forms Of the aviator and his pas
sengsr could plainly be seen. ana at
other times 80 high that the huge Ca
pronf looked no larger than a hum
ming bird. As a finish for the flight
Capt Resnati sent the machine climb
ing toward the clouds until 1t was al
most out Of sight attaining an altitude
Fof nearly two miles before descending.
After the italian aviator descended
Capt. John A. Sully Of the British flying
corps, here with Lieut.. Col. Charles F.
Lee. performed series OF aerial stunts
daring enough and appearing sufd-
GENTLY risky to take the breath even
of observers calloused to such displays
In making his getaway Capt. sully
barely missed the top of the hangar at
Potomac Park flying neld, slid the keel
'of his Avro through the tops Of tho
trees. and sent the hearts Of watchers
straight into their threats. Once In the
air, he spun. leaped. nose-dfved. tall
dived. Stde-banked. did the Immelmann,
and otherwise stunted in a style never
seen here before.
Much of his dyfne WAS done 40 1ev
that 1t seemed his machine must crash
into the tops Of the tall buildings DOWN
town. but 1t never did. At the close of
the night he stalled his engine at an
altitude OF more than 1000 feet and
vofpianed the entire distance down,
making his landing directly in front x
the entrance to the hangar, feat that
during its progress caused observers to
believe tho engine had died and that
the birdman was falling to his death.
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DAVIS Is GENERAL MANAGER,

J.v. Davis. since 1912 general freight
and passenger agent Of the Washington
and Old Dominion railway. has been
selected as the general manager Of
that road by its board of directors.
Mr.. Davis. virginian. IL an expert
enced railway man. having previous to
his connection with this road served
in the division once of the Southern
railway in Norfolk. the general Office
of the same railway In Atlanta and
the general office in this city. His ex-
perience with the Washington and Old
Dominion, it is stated. has made him
familiar with the growing needs OF
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W. EVERETT Is INJURED.
Struck by Eastbound Car on BENIN,
Road.

Wetter Everett. thirty-six years old.
1eee Gales street northeast. shortly
af>eg o'clock this morning, wa,
styuek BY an sastbound car on the Co.
luntia line ut 18th street and Benning
reed and SO seriously injured that sur
gsens at Casualty Hospital said he
could not recover.
Dverett. who was employed at Ben
ntHgs was on his way home from work.
He Slighted from a westbound car a.
17th street and was crossing tina east.
bound track when a car IN charge of
Motormaa Charles c. Wood. 613 18TH
street northeast. appeared, struck him
and knocked him down. :
HIS skull was fractured, ana he Is
Thought to have received internal inju-
rise.
Everett was unconscious when picked
up. He was taken to the hospital by
Policeman G. H. Warder OF the ninth
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Because Of tho Presidents openly
stated opposition to tho Chamberlain
bill, which would have turned disloy-
atty cases over to military courts in
this country, Senator Chamberlain, au-
thor of the measure. has announced
that he would not press the bill and
tary affairs committed. Of which he Is
chairman, would be postponed indea-
nitely.
The decision by Senator Chamberlain
not to press the bill was reached soon
after a letter from the President to
Senator Overman. protesting against
the proposed legislation. had been re-
ceived and made public.
Before the letter reached Senator
|overman Senator Brandegee Of Con-
necticut, republican, had brought the
subject before the Senate with q reso-
luton instructing the judiciary COM
mittee to give q formal opinion upon
nounced as unconstitutional and con-
tanning "heinous" proposals.
Lively Debate Foreseen.
The Connecticut senator declared his
intention of calling the resolution up
for a vote. II he does there probably
win be lively discussion in spite Of
the fact that congressional leaders
generally consider the Chamberlain
bill dead.
In the same letter in which he de-
nounced the Chamberlain bill the
President praised Senator Overman for
his support of the so-called Overman
bill, the administration measure pro-
posing to give the President power to
coordinate and consolidate all depart
ments and bureaus Of the government
he sees fit
The Oyerman bill was debated in the
Senate yesterday afternoon. Senator
Sherman Of Illinois. republican. ortiz
cising the bill. insisted that what is
needed more than additional powers is
"the proper exercise Of powers already
in existence and. selection Of compe-
tent men to exercise such authority.
He said the President now has powers
to do things that are not being doRe,
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Fine Lace Curtains.
Lacet Arabian, Filet, Renaissance, Cluny
and Duchesse

A fortunate purchase enabled US to secure
now very large assortment of better grade
curtains at considerable price concession
and we are glad to share our good fortune
with you and offer you these curtains at prices
considerably lower than you would expect to
buy them.
A considerable portion of our stock of
high-grade Lace Curtains for next falls sell
ing has also been received and placed on sale
now We found it necessary to do this in
order to forestall the advance cost, therefore
securing saving for our customers.
You will find the entire lot most reason
ably priced, at a great saving to you.
Lacet Arabian Curtains, $3.50 to $3.50.
Fine Handmade Filet Curtains, $28.75 to
$68.75.
door, street.
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and characterized the bill a. unwise
legislation. which would prove to pc
positive menace to orderly admins
tration even in war times"
Admits Mistakes and Delays.
Senator Fletcher Of Florida admitted
that there had been mistakes and de.
lays in war preparations. but asserted
that they were comparatively negll-
gible and the whole record praise
worthy. Both he and Senator Shields
dismissed as unworthy Of discussion
the contention that the President might
abuse the broad powers given him I'M
der the bill. The latter said the pres,
that any other must be. trusted.
In q legal argument citing many
presidents maintaining the constitu-
tionality of the Overman bill, Senator
Shields said the legislation 10 needed
limiting his authority and comforting
agencies Because President Lincoln is
said to have exceeded his authority to
meet an emergency. Senator Shields
authority should not be given the ex-
Senator FLETCHER said the bill would
reduce decentralization. prevent delays,
duplication and lost motion and CEN
tralize authority.
Cabinet Still Intact.
Discussing the governments record
in the war, the Florida senator re-
ferred to administration upheavals in
other countries with the comment that
there has been no occasion for a single
cabinet change here. He said he did
not agree that there has been or is
need Of business men-"captains Of in
dustry"-in the War Department.
Pointing out that the Army has been
expanded TOO per cent and the Navy
400 per cent, Senator Fletcher added:
THE absence Of scandals. which
make their appearance In all wars, big
or little, is marked. There Is no cause,
as far as administration Of national at
fairs is concerned. for pessimism. Con-
sidering what Is happening on the
other side. we cannot feel that there IL
reason for optimism. Our attitude
should be one of conservation and de-
termination"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-23
Chinese TiMn Tables

Are the most convenient tables
for use on the porch or where
space is a consideration. They
can be easily folded away when
not in use, and the removable
trays make ideal serving trays, as
they are extremely light.
Priced at $500, $3.50 and S11.00
Fifth f7oor q atroat
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A Special Value In
Scrubbing Sets.

Before you begin house-clean-
ing be sure that you order a
scrubbing set.
I Heavy Galvanized Pail.
l Scrubbrush.
l Floor Cloth.
I Bar Scrubbing Soap.
Csc Set
Fifth floor, Eleventh street.
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STUNTS m THE AIR ''SKY HIGH''
REVEAL SKILL OF AVIATORS

Flights by the British. italian and
American airmen are to be made daily
when the weather conditions permit
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n alien women
ASK STATUS HERE
German Females Appear to
Have Left D. C. Under Pre-
Mous Order to Males.
QUESTIONS OF LAW ARISE

Most Of the unnatura1iged GexmAno
who were evicted last December from
washington must have removed their
womsnfolk from the District Of Colum-
bia also, II the number Of German
women presenting themselves yester-
day and today at the once Of United
States Marshal Splain Is to be accepted
Is = criterion.
Not more than fifteen women appeared
for registration yesterday. and less than
. dosen had called on Deputy Marshal
OMsara at noon today to learn their
status under tho proclamation OF Presi-
dent Wilson directing German females
over fourteen years old to leave WASH
1ngton last night II they had arrived
here since the declaration OF war. I'm
nAturalized German women residing In
Warrington prior to that time may stay
until May under the executive order
vised q room near the marshafs office
by screening OF portion of the cor
ridor Of the Emery building. where the
necessary registration will be conduct
marahaps office became too congested
yesterday to allow of the conduct of
the regular court business of the office
and the registration matter there.
Passes on Questions Of Law.
Assistant United States Attorney
Ayeh viii look after the intricate ques-
axtas during the registration of the
women. He will decide in doubtful
SDses whether the .registrant falls
1ldsr the ban Of the order.
Soma women may ind that they are
aahjsct to eviction who do not think
tns order applies to them. 1t is sug-
9Astsd, while others may find that they
ore exempt from the order. American
women who have married unnatural
lid Germans become German subjects
tley have divorced their husbands.
when they returned to their American
aasgiance On the other hand. Ger
nan subjects who married Americans
became citizens of the United States
md remain such even after the death
- their American husbands. but II they
ave been divorced they lapsed into
German subjects. and II they have not
I'LL owe allegiance to the kaiser.
Ruling on Certain Children.
children born in America to unnatu-
N1iyed German parents are American
0eisens and do not have to leave
Warrington. even though their mothers
ny be required to depart.
OnS case was presented to Deputy
lershal O'Meara today in which a
Yeung woman ovsrstayed the time of
eoparture set by the Presidents order,
ut. as q satisfactory REASON was as
eeBned. she was allowed to leave Wash
tngton today. While internment is the
yantshment set by the order for failing
q leave Washington last night, 1t Is not
anstdered likely that q houSe-to-house
1mvasA OF the female German popula-
I'm WIN be inaugurated for few days
l1ovided prompt response to registra-
Nm notice IL given by the womenfolk
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GOES TO NTERALLED COUNCIL

The food administration win be rep
resented on the interallied council at
Versailles. 1t became known through
the announcement of the safe arrival
In london Of James H. Skinner. to take
un his new duties.
Nr. SINNERS associates on the coun-
cit VIZ be Lord Rhopdda, British food
nfnfsUr: n. Boret and eignor Crespf
Of tle French and -Ita1fsn food min
zseytIk respectively.
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owner of ground to plant war gare
If you have not yet planned no
and are now waiting for the fresh
future reward in the way of fruit, "
Summer days, there is something in
If you have not yet planted it yc
Rakes Garden Hose
Hose Reels Hoes
Spades Shears
Spading Forks Watering Cans
Trowels, with long or short han
die 1855.
Wheelbarrow Weeders
For the flower garden we have
smaller garden tools, hand sprays,
watering cans, and the loveliest
baskets to use when gathering.
the blossoms.
And you will need seed.
Best Vegetable Seed
Peas: Extra Early, Motifs Ex-
celsior, Large Black-eye Mar
rowfat, Thomas Laxton, Cham
pion of England, American Won
der, Earliest of Ak
Beans: Prolific Blackseed,
Kentucky Wonder, St. Louis Per-
lection White.
Corn: Early Adams, Early
Sweet or Sugar.
Turnips: Purple Top White
Globe.
l5c box.
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Dainty RuAled Muslin and Grenadine
Curtains, light and airy for bedrooms, $500
to $500 pair.
Wolfe Curtains, both with plain hem
stitched and bordered edge, choice of white,
ivory or ecru, in patterns suitable for every
room in the house, $3.50 to $3.50 pair.
Madras Curtains, in colored designs, for
use in any part of the house, $500 and $500
pair.
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RAILROAD MEN IMPATIENT,
Rsassured, However, by Mr.. Nc.
Adoo on Wage Increase Question.

10 allay railway employee impatience
over the delay in the report OF tho rail-
road wage commission and action on
its Recommendations. Director General
MeAdoo has issued a statement saying
the commission would report to him as
soen as he returns from a liberty loan
speaking tour IN two weeks. and that
he would make a. early decision on it's
findings.
Any increases allowed Will be efese-
tfvs a. from anuary I. Mr.. McAdoo OK
piained. and meanwhile no employees
interest IL being hurt or prejudiced, be-
canae whateyer. increases may be
grWated will have accumulated in the
form Of savings"
Co.'s TO INTERALLIED COUNCIL
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RATTANIA FIBER RUGS

Are ideal Summer Coverings They sanitary, easily
cleaned lie fiat on be reversed and will SPLEEN
didly >:t ~
Raania Fiber Rugs shown very beautiful color effects
designs Period designs shown and the Chinese effects
quite popular just they are most artistic in themselves
and blend well with most furnishings.
both and oval shapes and Hall Runners
be had to match the Rugs
3Ox6O plain .... $500; figured. -. $3.50
3xo plain. :.~... s2z5; figured. ss sz5
6x9 plain. $500 figured 800 oval. .sloz5
76x1o6 plain. .s1o75; figured sl2oo oval. .$13z5
6x12 plain .$1275 figured .Sl45O oval. $3.50
Hall Runners, in designs to match Rugs
it, long, u In wide 1925; Sc inches wide. 1875
IL long ~ in wide .25 So inches wide. $500
Is t. long ~ In de-$525s So inches wides-z.s,$60Q
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but where expense Is a consideration, and good,
In Summer Curtain
Materials

There is a wide range offered for your
selection. There are exquisite colored effects
that will blend with any color scheme you
may have in mind, from the simplest weaves
to the most elegant.
Marquisette, in solid co1ored checked pat
terms, SOC yard.
Grenadine, in solid colored figured pat
terms, 85c yard.
Sunfast Drapery, in light weight colored
effects, $1.00 yard. .......
Foam of Dawn, figured easement cloth
in attractive color combinations, $1.15 yard.
Kapock Silks, in all desired shades, $3.50
to $500 yard.
Muslin, Wolfe and Grenadine