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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26
incidents in the Lives of
World Famous Women
How ScochWoman Defended and Saved a Most mportan
Fortress While Her Husband Was AWAY
By ELOISE HARRINGTON

The fortress of Dunbar guarded the
coast road from England to Edin-
burgh. Its gray battlements over
looked the North sea at the point
where it merges into the Firth of
Forth.
This strong fortress was, therefore,
a place Of great Importance to the
protection of Scotland, and its COM
mander was always a man whose
military ability was of the highest or
DER But at one time the castle of
Dunbar was in charge OF a woman,
who held it against long siege. This
woman was Agnes, Countess of March.
At the death of Robert Bruce, the
throne of Scotland descended to his
son, David, child of s. Edward
III. of England agreed to aid Edward
Balliol to make himself King of Scot
land The English army under the
leadership of the Earl of Salisbury,
marched against the fortress of Dun
bar, hoping to take the important
place.
The castle was built on great rocks
which extended out into the sea- Only
one road led to it from the land,
and this was strictly guarded at all
times.
The commander of Dunbar, the Earl
of March, was with the Scottish army,
and had left the castle in charge of
his wife, who, on account of her mid
night tresses, was called by the Eng
lish "Black Agnes"
The Earl of Salisbury was delighted
to find the fortress under command
of a woman, and personally led the
tess successfully repulsed every at
tack. At last the earl made elaborate
preparations for siege.
The Lady Agnes, surrounded by her
maids, stationed herself at a small
window in the tower and watched
with greatest interest the setting up
the war machines. At last all was in
readiness, and the machines began to
hurl heavy stones against the walls
of the castle.
The countess treated the siege as a
jest. She stood upon the battlements,
surrounded by her maids, in full view
of the enemy, and each time a stone
hit it's mark she would say to one of
the ladies':
Take thy kerchief and wipe the
dust, which our unmannerly foes
have raised, from the wall"
Their apparent fearlessness infur-
lated Earl Salisbury. He urged his
men to draw nearer and to storm the
gate of the castle. The moment the
soldiers had marched under the wall
the countess directed her men to loos-
en- mass of rock anad hurl it down
upon the enemy. AS a result the larg-
est war machine was crushed and
many soldiers with it.
Then the Scotsmen conceived a plan
to capture Salisbury. A soldier was
sent to the hostile camp, offering to
betray the castle for a sum of gold
He promised that the gate would be
open and the portcuIlis raised at a
certain hour.
The earl, with a company OF
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But the Lady Agnes continued to
defy him. Though the garrison was
threatened with starvation this brave
woman hoped and prayed that she
might not be forced to yield. Her
unwavering faith inspired all to bear
the hardships of the siege uncom-
plainingly. But after a hard strug-
gle she saw that she must accept de-
feat if the lives under her care were
to be saved, and. was about to send
a messenger to Salisbury.
But fortune favors the brave.
When her despair was greatest, Sir
Alexander Ramsay arrived at the cas-
tie with food and soldiers to relieve
the garrison. The countess welcomed
him with wild joy.
Thou didst come in the neck of
timew she cried. "a few hours
more, and thou were too late!"
The following day Sir Alexander
and the garrison led an attack against
the enemy. Salisbury was compelled
to withdraw his forces, and the siege
which had lasted five months was
ended.
Lady Agnes became the heroine of
the day, and minstrels went from cas-
tie to castle singing songs in praise
of her bravery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26
WOMEN TO SERVE
AS RURAL MAIL
CARRIERS SOON

Women are to be taken on as rural
route mail carriers all over the coun-
try as war emergency measure, &C
cording to information given to-day in
the office of the Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General, James I. Blaks-
lee. The first examination to which
women will be eligible will take place
on April 81, in all sections where
there are vacancies and where men
carriers are unattainable.
This is the first time since 1911 that
women have been eligible for such
posts, except in rare cases as substi-
tutes. Previous to that time the ser
vice was opened to them for a short
time, but while their work was salts
factory climatic conditions in the
Northwest were such as to make it in
advisable to use them generally, and
the privilege of examination was de-
MED them.
There are now in the rural route
service 200 women carriers, hold overs
from those early examinations. Ac-
cording to the Fourth Assistant Post
master General, who has charge of
rural routes, their services have been
quite satisfactory, and in opening the
field again to women his office looks
for gratifying results.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

When Ethel May Selden walked in
to the studio this morning she wore
fright of dress. When she went out
she was as smartly frocked as any
woman on the avenue.
Madame had vowed not to let an
other of our Original models design
ed for the spring summer fashion pa
geant be taken from the collection,
but when she saw how unattractive
Miss Selden looked she just couldn't
let her continue to wear that unbe-
coming frock ~
claire, please run upstairs to Miss
Wesley and tell her to let you have
four one-piece frocks suitable for
| street wear" Madame said, shaking
her head at Miss Selden. SCI cannot
allow this child to wear such an eye
sore.'' 8
Miss Wesley gave me a tunic frock
of gray pongee, a. jumper model made
of black satin with a blouse of white
Georgette crepe, a pinafore frock of
navy blue serge and black satin, and
a shirtwaist frock of white Roshanara
crepe.
Miss Selden preferred to have me
try on the different models that she
| Hight GET dl 1u0d DIS To the lines ana
general effect. Madame decided that
the jumper frock or the one Of Ros-
hanara crepe were the only ones that
were suitable for a girl Of Miss Sell
denis type. The white frock proved
to be the more becoming.
| The model was almost severe in its
simplicity. 1t was a glorified shirt
waist frock with distinctive features
Of trimming that made it an ideal
costume for street wear.
| The bodice was cut with panel
front which extended well into the
skirt, passing through a slash cut in
the belt. Each side of the panel was
outlined with a row of coin-shaped
buttons covered with the silk, and but
tonholes to correspond. The high
neckline was finished with an up
standing, turned-down collar, which
was particularly becoming to Miss
Selden. A cravat of dark blue gros-
grain ribbon was tied in a small bow
with long ends.
Turned-back cuffs of the crepe fin
fshed the long sleeves, which were
stitched into the armhoIes without
suggestion of fullness.
The normal waistline was defined
by a plain belt.
Miss Selden' was very much i'm
pressed with the skirt, which was odd
in cut and decidedly smart. The top
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top silhouette.
At first glance the frock appeared
to be rather plain, but before long
one was impressed by its smartness.
When Miss Selden had passed out
of hearing I asked Madame how she
happened to let the lady have one
of her ''pets.''
'tIn self-defence," she answered, ST
had to give her something smart to
keep her from that dreadful serge
frock. We have the reputation Of
dressing Miss Selden, and to be blan-
ed for designing that model would be
nothing short of a business crime"
I agreed with Madame and said so.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26
MINUTE WOMEN
PUT BOOK DRIVE
ACROSS The TOP

At a meeting of the collection COM
uaittee of the soldiers book drive held
Monday afternoon at the Public Lii
brary, Mrs. H. W. F1eck arranged for
the Minute Women to carry the book
campaign over the top. This is a sure
sign of success, for nothing yet that
the Minute Women have undertaken
has failed.
the captains of the various teams
will be asked TO solicit books for the
soldiers. wherever they can find them,
and arrange nor their delivery at the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

knights, rode to Dunbar. But upon
thinking the matter over he began to
doubt if any soldier would show sucn
treachery toward so brave a COM
mander as "Black Agnes" There
fore, instead of entering the gate,
first, he dropped behind, letting re-
tainer pass under the arch. The port
cullis fell. The earl congratulated
congratulated himself upon his es-
cape, while the Scots were disappoint-
ed at the failure of their tricks to
capture him.
Then Salisbury reduobled his eff
forts to overcome the countess. He
spreaS his troops about the castle on
the lend side, while a. fleet of ships
completed the blockade on the side
toward the sea.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

law library, in the Court House, the
collection headquarters, or at some of
the various collection centers. 1t is
expected that there will be consider
able rivalry to see which team turns
in the most books.
The schools report a good begin
ming. At the library and the law IL
brary Monday night there were on
hand or on list, a request to call for
about 1000 volumes, for the first days
work. The number must reach 20, 900
at least, for Bridgeport to lead the
state and do it's share.
Have you given your books yet? If
not, get a school child to take them TO
school, find a Minute Woman, take
them to the law library, the public
library or telephone Barnum 1713.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26
LLOYD GEORGE Is GRANDPA

London, March 26-The British
Prime Minister, David Lloyd George,
became grandfather this month with
the birth of a daughter to Major and
Mrs. Richard Lloyd George. The
event took place at the Prime Minis
ter's home in Criccieth, Wales. Mapor
Lloyd George is the Prime Minister'S
eldest son.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

had the effect of shallow yoke gath
cred softly about the waist. The
lower portion was joined to this in
such a manner that it stood away
from the yoke forming pockets at each
side of the panel. Below the knees
the material fell in pleast which drew
IN about the ankles, producing peg
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26
What You Should Paw
For Staple Foods

The following wholesale and retail prices these staple foods will
the guidance Of the purchasing public
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

Miss M. Brodey, Miss Ruth Borfory,
Miss Marguerite Linehan, Miss Mar
garet Light, Miss Mary Keeler, Miss
Agnes Geoghegan, Miss Anna Neary,
Miss Gertrude Neary, Miss Lulu Stet-
eel, Miss Bessie Donahue. Miss Mil
| dred Hull, Mrs. Harry Kearne, Mrs.
Joseph c. Donahue, ST., Mrs. Edward
McKeever and Mrs. William West
Judge William H. Comley, who is
city attorney, will give the fifth in
| the series of lectures given under the
| auspices of the Bridgeport Equal
Franchise league tonight in The Strait
| field ball room. His subject will be
very interesting and Judge Comley
| is a most able man to handle this sub
| ject, National and State Judicial
| Systems will be explained by him.
| Next week Jacob B. Klein will give
the sixth and last of the series. His
| subject will be, Has the American
Form of Government Been Success
! fuI?" The men as we'll as the women
arec ordialIy invited to attend these
| lectures.
| 4AAoo A1clAC1 1SONS4 % VI oil c1l1Cl
street entertained a few of her friends
Thursday evening at military party.
| Pink and white color scheme prevail
ed throughout, the table being attract
! lively decorated with pink and white
roses. Singing and dancing were en-
| joyed as well as clever impersona-
tons by Mr.. Singer At a late hour
| luncheon was served, Mr.. Celdack
acting as POSTMASTER. Among those
present were Miss Lydia Gard, Miss
Jane Deferari, Miss Irene Macdonald,
Hiss Della Langdon, Miss Hazel Rob-
erts, Joe Singer, Herman Oe1deck,
Arthur Rausch, Lieut.. Evans and
Lieut.. Haley.
Mr.. and Mrs Andrew Sjodin, of
1853 Wilson street, announce the en-
gagenent of their daughter, Anna
Elizabeth Sjodin to Thor Frederick
Wikman, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wikman. of 1877 Park avenue. The
wedding will take place in June.
, The Wednesday Morning Art club
will meet tomorrow morning at the
home of Mrs. N. E. Wordin of Court
5 land Hill. Miss Elizabeth Durand
= will have the paper for the morning
the subject, "Out of Door Drama il
America
The members of Sheridan circle
/ Ladies of the G. A. R., will leave to-
J, night on the 9:49 train to attend tht
r anniversary of the Admiral Foote aux
iliary, Sons of Veterans.
n The response to the appeal fo1
=, clothes for the French and Belgian
s people sent out to all the people o.
e Bridgeport by the Red Cross wa!
r most pleasing. One ton and a half o
y warm clothes were shipped Saturda.
: and there are still more to be packed
9 Members of the Rector's chapter o
C st. Johns church and a number o
# Minnie women had charge of tn
IS drive and have been kept busy ever.
dav receiving and packing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. James O'Neil, Miss
Ethel and Miss Harriet O'Neil and
Miss Isabel Rogan, of Seaview ave-
nue., motored to New London, Satur-
day, where they were the guests of
Louis Rogan and Wagner R. Pad
dock, both of the U. S. army.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward F'lanery and
daughter, Vera F1anery, Of West Ha-
ven and Mrs. Eva Flanery of New
Haven, were weekend visitors of
Mrs. Helen Rinck of North Main
street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

Miss Grace r. Williamson of Fair.
field avenue, is spending a week as
the guest of friends in New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs Alfred L Creigh of
Noble avenue, are spending a few
days visiting Mrs. Creigh's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Christy of New
Britain.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

Mrs. Frank Digney Of Vine street,
is able to resume her duties after be-
ing confined to her home with a Sc
we're attack of the grip.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26
Diary Of a Fashion Model
Day FrOckS
: By GRACE THORNCLIFFE

She Learns That Heavy Silk Is Favored Charming
Day FrOckS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26
SWEET PEAS, VTOLETS, TULIPS,
DAFTODILS.
JOHN RECK & SON.

Times Want Ads. One Gent a Word
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

John Harrigan, of East Main street,
is confined to his home with the grip.
Harold Johnson Of SIS Lesbia
street, who enlisted in the Merchant
Marine corps, leaves today for Boston,
where he will begin his new duties.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

Frederick Graves, 1929 Fairfield
avenue,S was the weekend guest of
his mother, Mrs. Katherine Graves
MI. Graves has been stationed al
Camp Devens for several months
past.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Hincks of
1872 Park place, spent yesterday in
Meriden.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

Thomas F. Luddy has returned to
Camp Devens after spending a short
leave as the guest of his father, at 424
Gregory street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

Sergt. Marshal Dewitt has return
ed to Camp Devens after spending
several days with his aunt, Miss Mary
Dewitt, at her home on Park place
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Eaton are
rejoicing over the arrival of 10
pound baby girl Mother and child
are doing nicely. Mrs. Eaton was for
merly Miss Anna Toomey.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

Mrs. Helen Rinck of 2616 North
Main street, entertained at a miscel-
laneous shower last night for Miss
Elizabeth Long, who will become the
bride of Joseph Donahue on Easter
Monday. Miss Long received many
beautiful and useful gifts. The decor
atoms and favors in keeping with the
Easter time were very effective. Music
and dancing were the diversions Of
the evening. Those present were Miss
Esther Casey, Miss Gertrude Rynard.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

Miss Anna Connolly Of Westfield
avenue has been confined to her home
for the past few days with a very Sc
Verec old.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-03-26

The members of Sheridan circle
Ladies of the G. A. R., will leave to-
night on the 9:49 train to attend the
anniversary of the Admiral Foote aux
iliary. Sons of Veterans.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-11-16
franklin Celebrates.

The peace celebration in Frank.
lin last Monday was q credit to it's
people when the proclamation of
President Wilson dashed across
the wires announcing to his peo.
pie that peace with victory had
come. the spirit Of Thanksgiving
pervaded in every heart-joy was
unconfined. az neighbor shouted
to neighbor the glad tidings of
the dawn of lasting peace. Soon
the Joy bells were ringing. the
whistles were blowing, the brass
band was playing, the people were
shouting and last, but not least.
the little boys were exploding
giant fiFecrackers Ia the regular
old.time Fourth of July style.
Soon the jubilant crowd was or.
ganized under the management Of
Hon. Wilson T. Peterman. There
were Scoutmaster r. E. Brumby
with his gallant Boy Scouts, head.
d by the Franklin Eagle Brass
Band, the Camp Fire Girls, and
many Of our citizens on foot and
10 automobiles. paraded up and
down Main street.
While on the ground the popu.
lace celebrated the joyous occa.
zion. in the sky, two neroplanes
circled aloft with graceful and
bird.like maneuvers around and
around our little city a. the PEG.
pie made the welken ring with
The aeroplanes were from
0erstner Field. Lake Charles.
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Peace 5rnisdce Signed.

When the United States
Joined the entente allies about
one year and q half ago in
the war with Germany, the
prospect of success for the
allies was indeed gloomy.
The German army was victor
i0us. everywhere in Europe.
The German emperor had
proclaimed that he would
conquer the world. The
wsek,kneed people and ma.
tions Of the earth began to
faar that be would make true
the threat. The United Stat es
sent forthwith fighting John
Pershing, with a small army
lover there" He was in.
structed to join in the fight
ITO study the situation and
to prepare for the coming Of
the millions who would soon
follow him. He vac also in
stripitpd to report the pros.
'pect Ct defeating Germany as
soon - he got 4 grasp on the
situation.
!. General Pershing no doubt
made Z long and thorough
report to the Government.
But his report to the people
Of the United States was
short, uplifting and pro-
phetic: Germany can be
dafeated. Germany must be
defeated, and Germany WILL
b defeated,:.'
On November IL, 1918, the
whole civilized world. celt.
bfatas with praise and Joy "a
thu pgDph0cy Of the great
Aaaerican General became :
I III ~ int,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-11-16
Ban on Building Materials
Removed.

Baton Rouge. La, Nov. PA
later message from the War In.
dustries Board to the State Coun.
Gil Of Defense is a. follows: "All
limitations on the production of
building materials, including
brick. cement. lime, hollow tile
and lumber. are hereby removed,
and the materials 60 produced
may be cold and delivered for use
in connection with any building
project for which no permit or Ii.
cense 10 required under revised
priority circular No. 81, as further
revised 10 message today, or Ii.
censes Issued In pursuance to said
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-11-16
SATURDAY. NOV. 10. 1918.
United War Work Campaign

The campaign for the Un
tied War Work has been go.
ing On vigorously here this
week with flattering success.
The campaign, under h e
management Of Mr.. Henry
w. Kappel, have been and
are making q thorough drive
and our patriotic citizens have
60 far been facing the fire.
ing line like veterans. This
il az it should be. Subscribe
and subscribe freely.
Let not the fact that there
lisa truce on the fighting line
Of battle for thirty-six days
lessen the fullness, of your
giving to the aid and com.
fort Of our soldier boys who
are fighting lover there" for
us. Though the Kaiser is
dethroned and Germany is
defeated, still they need our
assistance as MUCH. # not
MORE, now than they did
before. They have done and
are doing their part glorious
y, and we MUST do our
part fully, if We are faithful.
This campaign will end on
next Monday - (only two
days more. Go to the col
lector; don't wait for him to|
come to you, and bring your
assessment. If the assess.
nent ia too small, increase it'll
literally within your means.
st. AatF, we know a. shel
has always done, will go|
lover the top" for the I'M
tied War Work fund.
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Increase in the beet sugar pro.
ductnR states and Ia the cane pro.
ducing territory of Louisiana. of
the household sugar allotments
from three pounds to four, pousds
monthly per capita has been ur.
dered BY the Food Administ) IA :.
ton. Elective December 5. At the
same time public eating places in
these sectio6s will be permitted to
increase their consumption from
three 'pounds 10 four poun 10 for
every ninety meals served.
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Burroughs Granted Soldiers
to Work Cane Fields.

Furlouehs will be granted 1875
soldiers ct Camp >beauregard to
work In the cane iields, according
TO-. advices received Thursday
morning by F. E. Woods, com.
missioner Of labor Ia New Orleans.
from Adjutant.G General McCrory.
This 10 the lumber for which ap.
pltcations were made by planters.
This labor must all be voluntary
and planters muse prepay trans.
portatton. eupply proper subsis.
tence. and pay prevailing wages,
81 Is to 81 so Z day.
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4 Telegram 60 Adjstant General
McCrory Tuesday from Provost
Marshal General Crowder cancele
al pending army calls. includine
oil individual induetioos under
competent orders for the army.
Calls TOR. meo for the navy and
marine corps are unaffected. The
Instructions contained u THE tel.
egrsm. Gays General Crowder, do
not operate ito relieve tom the
consequences ct his acts any regis.
trant a4ecked b. these orders, Who
ha0 heretofore beoo0o I dalin.
VSSeA * Z dAeestse,"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-11-16

John M. Parker. Food Admins.
traitor for Louisiana, has tele.
graphed his Office Ia New 0rle ana
from Washington, asking that ali
dtstrtct and parish food adminis.
traitors be notified add urged to
attend an important meeting 20 be
held In New Orleans, Novem Der
ZSrd. The importance Of the
meeting. lice 10 the fact that the
entire program Of the future 10 to
be mapped out. Mr.. Parker being
IN Washington at . conference Of
similar purpose.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-11-16

Figures compiled in the Office of
Duncan Buie. state highway en-.
9fneer. show that $4,6H 900 will
be spent on road. Improvement In
Louisiana In 1919, in the construc.
ton OF 753 miles Of highway and
maintenance Of 40 miles already
completed. It will be the record
for one years expenditures for
road purposes In the state.