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The Benson signal., 1919-11-29

Such box usually has the proper
tons shown in Fig. 2. The first thing
to do is to remove one end and enough
Of the top, bottom and sides, to make
The box square. The dotted line in
Fig. 2 shows where to cut. The sec
ond step is to remove q side adjOin-
ing that just removed, cut away
the top to the shape of the finished
front, and cut away one corner to
form the open bottom Of the rack. This
cutting is shown by dotted lines In
Fig. 3. and Fig. 4 shows the pieces
thus prepared. Sew together what re-
mains of the box and cover, then con-
ceal the surfaces with cretonne and
fas.en small bow and loop of ribbon
through hole punched through the up
per corner of the back, for a hanger
A TWine Holder.
This unique holder may be used for
either crochet-cotton or twine. 1t re-
The Benson signal., 1919-11-29

the alligator's eye is formed by light
passing through an opening between
the first and second fingers. With
your free hand give the alligator
things to eat. His eating will greatly
amuse your audience. With modifica-
tions, snakes head can be formed
with your arm extended for it's body.
Fig. shows VOLTS head, and Fig.
6 dOnkey's. Both are formed by
placing the palms of the hands to,
gether, with thumbs up for ears. the
first fingers drawn in for the fore
head, and the little fingers dropped
for the lower jaw. These shadows
are good example of how different
figures are produced by extending or
bending the fingers.
Duck or Santa Head.
The ducks head Gig. y is a simple
one-hand shadow. BY dropping and
raising the little finger the duck ap-
pears to open and close it's bill 1t can
be made to snap at flies very naturally
Santa Claus profile Zig. 81 re-
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Fair WARMING.

"Wfat party do you belong tor
asked Judge Soggersby of the new ar
rival in Chiggersville.
I'm a Republican, sir" replied the
stranger, "and proud of it"
That's all right said the judge.
I'm & peaceable man myself an don't
believe in meddlin' with another per-
sons political or religious beliefs, but
this is Il Democratic stronghold an
there are a lot of other people about
here who amt SO easy goin' in their
habits and dispositions. If you want
to do any CROWN I'd advise you to
get in the middle of a 4O-acre field an
make it sort Of solilOquy. uy.'-Birming-
ham Age-Herald.
The Benson signal., 1919-11-29
What He Wanted,

Little Ben, who was very fond of
beefsreak, passed his plate the other
night at dinner for a second helping.
"Why, Ben,' said his uncle, ''you
mustn't eat any more meat. Don't you
know" he counseled. eff you eat more
meat you might have dream and see
elephants and tigers and lions, and
scorpions and panthers and"
Ben grinned delightedly.
Gimme another piece" he begged.
II want to see all them things. Los
Angeles Times.
The Benson signal., 1919-11-29

cred lower portion will conceal the
shadow Of the boy performers body
Gig. u. The light for projecting
shadows must be placed about five
feet in back of the screen.
Animal Shadows.
Figs 1 and show rabbit shadow,
and how the hands are held to pro-
duce it. Interlock your little fingers,
then slide the back of your left hand
over on to the back of your right
hand Form the nose and head by
dt bling back the first finger of the
left hand, and the ears by extending
the second and third fingers, and ex-
tend the thumb and first three fingers
of the right hand for the feet. BY
wiggling the first finger the rabbit
can be made to nibble.
The alligator shadow Gig. - is a
one-hand shadow made with the aid of
two pieces of cardboard notched along
their edges to form teeth Zig. ~.
Fig. shows how the teeth are held
between the extended fingers, and how
The Benson signal., 1919-11-29

You will not make a mistake in pro-
vidfng handy workbasket like that In
Fig. ], for mother. It's end pockets
for needles. thread, scissors and other
small articles, are constructed outside
of the basket. which leaves the entire
inside space for work. A grape-basket,
or any basket of about its size may be
used. Figure 2 shows the start of an
end pocket. Cut piece of cardboard
of the shape of A Gig. 81. and hinge
it to the basket bottom by means of
strip B. With both pockets started,
cover the basket with cretonne. run
ming it around the cardboard ends to
form sides to the pockets Gig. -.
Conceal the handle by wrapping a
strip of cretonne around it.
A Whisk. Broom Holder.
Either q man or woman will ap-
preciate this convenient article. A
stationery box forms it's foundation.
The Benson signal., 1919-11-29
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness,
and that is by a constitutional remedy.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
of the System. Catarrhal Deafness is
caused by an inf1amed condition Of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube is inflamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed Deafness is the
result Unless the Inflammation can be re-
duced and this tube restored to it's nor
NAL condition, hearing may be destroyed
forever Many cases of Deafness are
caused by Catarrh. which is an infiamed
condition of the Mucous Surfaces
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
be cured by HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE.
All Druggists 75c Circulars free.
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The Benson signal., 1919-11-29
PRETTY CHRISTMAS GIFTS
THAT ANY GIRL CAN MAKE
BY DOROTHY PERKINS.

Most Of the material required for
the gifts in the illustrations can be
picked up at home, which will be ap-
preciated by every girl who has many
to remember at Christmas time and
The Benson signal., 1919-11-29
BAD BREATH
Often Caused by
Acid-St0n1ach

How can :yone with sour. gassy
stomach, who Is constantly belching, has
heartburn and suffers from indig gestion have
anything but a bad breath? All OF these
stomach disorders mean just one thing
Acid-StOmach.
EATONIC. the wonderful new stomach
remedy in pleasant tasting tablet form that
you eat like a bit of candy. brings quick
relief from these stomach miseries EATON
&c sweetens the breath because 1t makes tho
stomach sweet, cool and comfortable. Try Il
for that nasty taste congested throat ana
"heady feeling after too much smoking.
If neglected Acid Stomach may cause you
a lot Of serious trouble. 1t leads to nor
vousness. headaches. insomnia, melancholia.
rheumatism. sciatica, heart trouble. ulcer
and of the stomach. 1t makes Its
millions of victims weak and miserable,
listless, lacking in energy, all tired out. Ie
often brings about chronic invalidism, pre-
mature old age, a shortening of ones days.
You need the help that EATONIC can give
you If you not feeling strong and
well you should. You will be surprised
to see how much better you will feel just as
soon you begin taking this wonderful
stomach remedy Get a big 80 cent box
from your druggist today. He will return
your money If you are not satisfied.
The Benson signal., 1919-11-29
Parryinq a Hint.

He-How do you find the oysters,
Miss Smith?
She-They are simply delicious. and
II am awfully hungry, too.
He (to waiter)-Bring another plate
of crackers.-Hotel Gazette.
The Benson signal., 1919-11-29

You can't be sure that the family
isn't at home these days until you
have raped on the garage door.
The Benson signal., 1919-11-29

quireS the head of small doll Gig. y
and small "cat' basket Gig 3). The
dolls head must be fastened to the
basket in such a way that it can be
removed easily for putting new ball
inside of the basket, so the best meth
cd of attaching it is with bands of rib
bon, passing these around the dolls
neck and shoulders, and around the
basket. and tying the ends in bows.
Cut strip of pretty cOlOred silk of
the proportions shown in Fig. 4, run
y thread through Il hem made in one
edge, for d gathering string, and by
means of this thread gather the silk
about the dolls head to form a ruffle
and sleeves. Add neck ribbon. Fig
ure ] shows how the tWine or crochet
cotton is pulled out through one {
the sleeve "''""i"".
The Benson signal., 1919-11-29
Usinu a Doorway.

The unused doorway makes an ef-
locked and treated as the back of the
case. Shelves can be set in the entire
door space or the lower half.
The Benson signal., 1919-11-29
Her Vocabulary Limited.

His Wife, can't find words to ex-
wpress my opinion of you.
fY Him-There aren't any. You've
tried 'em ALL
The Benson signal., 1919-11-29

1t takes two to make a quarrel, but
it only takes one to say I'm sorry
The Benson signal., 1919-11-29

Married men are nearly all great
inVentOrS--Of excuses.
The Benson signal., 1919-11-29

quires a cardboard hat Zig. 81. The
first finger forms rhe nose. the second
anG third fingers the lips, and a piece
Of cotton held between the third and
'ourth angers makes tn whjskers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03

Advertise in The Times
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03

The Ladies' Aid society of the De- won Union church held an Easter sale this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank Evans, 227 Bridgeport avenue. The sale was well patronized and the ladies had a very pleasant time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03
G0v. HOLC0MB SAYS FARMING
 IS IMPORTANT

,Storrs. Conn. April 3.---Tn letter to officers of the Statewide drive for Farm Bureau membership, April 7-l2' Governor HoIconb characterizes the movement as of the greatest 1n1por- tance to the State as a, whole. The importance of a agriculture to a man state is sunrGed up py Governor Bolconlb as follows:
 T understand the County Farm Btl- reaus are to conduct campaigns for funds in the near future. | believe that there is no cause in this state to which contributions may more use fully be given than to the work con yfucted by these Bureaus
 'fConnecttcut is a manufacturlng state, but probably one of the great est problems confronting us is the production of a. larger proportion Of the food which we consume within
 our borders Upon the success Of the
 solution of this problem depends to Ia considerable degree the future in
 duestrial welfare of our state The state maintains an agricultural col .a-e for the training of teachers and farmers and for the collection of in formation of all kinds concerning az riculture It also maintains an Ex- tension Service for the dissemination of this information and teaching among the people.
 The County Farm Bureaus are the i cutting edge of this entire machine. They furnish the means by which the accumulated agricultural knowledge and information gathered by the Elk pertinent Stations, the College and the Extension Service are brought l home to the farming public. In addi- ton to this they have been very ac- tive in the solution of the various ] economic problems confronting the farmers, and the encouragement and support Of their work by the public is. therefore, of the greatest tnnpor- l -ance 10 the State as whole"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03

The Devon firemen will hoB1 their first annual ball at the Chateau on May 9. The committee promises that this will be the finest and most en- joyable ball ever held in Devon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03

combined singing of Keep the Home Fires Burning and There's a, Long, Long Trail The speakers of the evening included Rev s. F. Sherman, rector; Rev. D. C. Parce, acting as- sistant: Scout Executive G. NJ. Butler and Deputy Commissioner Austin of Boston. The scoutnaster of the troop. Clifford T. Appleton, made gen eral announcements.
 The program included a, wrestling match between John Wheway and Paul CleIand, which resulted in a 6lraw, a boxers match between Allan Albert and Nelson Garfield, and 9, H11ch heberry pie contest by Helmar Fkstrom and William NIcKeon. The program closed with the singing of the troop song and yelis
 Those present were the members Of the troop, J. Anderson, D. Cahson, D. Crerandl. R. Farren, c. Hoasland, R. Hopkins, c. Humes, S. Furlourt, E. Ives, J. Jennings. E.. Kingree, Nj. Lovegrove, W. NFcKeon, F. Mill spaugh, C. MUgford. R. Oxford, ". Parrott, A. Pratt, ". Sturges, P Tay- Tor, c. Tonning. W. Turnquist, C. weidenhan,mer and o. wilkses. The following ladies acted as pat ronesses and servedl: Mrs. HurIburst, Mrs Wheway, Mrs. Albert, Mrs. CIe- land, Mrs. Sherman, Miss Greening. Miss Ambrose. Miss Sherwood, Miss Morton and Miss Holmes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03
MILFORD

Dr. A c, Carpenter of Broad street reports that George A. Rice whose hand was amputated. because blood poisoning set in after an accident, Is resting comfortably.
 Company 5. State Guard held their weekly drill at the Town Hall last night The terms for which most of the men enlisted are about to expire and doubt is expressed whether many of them will re-enlist. Col. North of the Second Regiment, State Guard, has requested Capt. Harrison to try and keep the company recruited to it's full strength.
 The students at Rosenbaum school are planning to have a baseball team this year that will be a credit to the school. Candidates for the team are practicing every day and expect to arrange games with a number of High school teams and the Yale freshmen.
 The visiting nurse association will meet at the office of the Milford Trust company Friday evening. The Ladies Auxiliary of the F't. Trumbun Beach Fire Dept. held a prize whist and pinochle last night, which was largely attended. Mrs. Jos, Pennington took the ladies prize and R. Paine the mems for the whist R. Hill had the highest for the pin | ochle. Refreshments followed the cards, after which c. Benham rend- cred a few solos.
 1 Lenten services will be held at St. 1 Mary's E. c. church Friday night at | 7:45 and will consist of devotion to the Sacred Heart, Stations Of the Cross and Benediction.
 The regular meeting of the Fire | Commissioners was .4eld last night at l the Central Fire House.
 Miss Hannah Woods of New York is visiting MT. and Mrs. Martin Fin ley of Walnut street, F't. Trumbull beach.
 The Eastern Star Sewing clrcle will be the guests of Mrs. E. B. Burwell | of Woodmont Friday afternoon.
 The Ladies of Plymouth church will
 hold a sale of baked goods at SattIgs store on River street Friday afternoon | from ? to 4 o'clock.
 The Fire department was called to extinguish a grass fire on West Main street yesterday afternoon.
 Two cottages on Centre Street | Woodnont, were completely burned tc the ground yesterday. The loss is es- timated at between 5000 and $6, The cottages were owned by Mrs Parsons of Waterbury and Salvatore
 Milano of New Haven. The ofricia Is
 of the fire department are unable tc
 discover the cause of the fire which | g 'rted in the Parsons cottage and which but for the good work of the
 departn ent would have spread to sev- ! eral adjoining cottages
 Fred M Clark chairman of the IChaUtauqua Guarantors has called a | meeting which will be held at the Town Hall Friday evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03

William T. Hoyt of Brooklyn is oc- cupying his home at Laurel Beach for the summer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03
BED BUGS IN HOMES

4 careful housekeeper who is nat u-aIIy particular about her home will often find a few bed bugs this time of the year The peculiar weather of this season has brought this dreaded wis., itor into almost every home in spite of all precautions. Care and judgment with Cyrus Presto Killer will exter- ninate them as quickly as they came in. If we should print the testimon- IaIs of all our customers who have volunteered to give one this paper would not be large enough. We are satisfied with the kind words spoken by the thousands of Our customers who have used it and their recon1menda- tions to friends Price 25c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03
ST. JOHNS BOY
 SCOUTS BANQUET

With a spirit of young manhood in theIF veins, the members Of the St Johns boy scout troop. No. 20, held a very enthusiastic banquet last night st the church. 4 dellghtfully tempt ing menu was prepared which was thoroughly enjoyed by the youngsters and together with many humorous and laughabLa talks and toasts, the members voted the entertainment ths best they had ever enjoyed.
 Following the singing of The Star Spangled Banner under the direction of A c Breul, the banqueG was start ed. Between the courses, there was
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03
FRYATT CASE
 IS INVESTIGATED

Berlin, Tuesday, Apr 3.-An in Eestgation into the case of Captain Charles F'rayatt, of the British mer- cantile marine, who was executed by
 the Germans in 1916 after his con viction by a German court marital of
 having attempted to ram the Ger man submarine U-33 with his vessel.
 was begun today by a national court
 martial. representatives of various
 governments attended and large
 number of witnesses, including Cap
 tain Danzer. of the U-53, appeared
 for examination.
 The investigation commission is
 composed of Professor SchueckinE.
 chairman; Prince Schoenaich-Caro
 lath, privy councillor; Herr Eckart, of
 the foreign office; Colonel von Fran Gecky and Major Richter, of the war
 ministry, and Captain Vanselow, of
 the navy. The foreign governments
 represented were Great Britain France. Norway and Holland, which is represented by Chevalier van Rap pard, the minister here.
 At the opening of the irvestiga-
 ton, Attorney Rochal, for the com mission, described the Frayatt case. According to this report t12e English steamer Brussels under command of Captain F'rayatt encountered the sub- marine U-32, under command of Lieutenant Captain Gaufffer. oa March 2S. 1915, eight n11es west Of i the Maas lightship off f6e coast of Holland. It was alleged that Captain Frayatt attempted to ram the sub l marine. Captain Frayatt and the Brussels were captured by the Ger l mans in June, 1918. The captain was first ordered confined at Ruh- i Ieben. Later he was brought before i 8 court martial at Bruges, found l guilty and executed.
 Statements made by Captain Fray 1 att and several British officers at the 1 court martial were then read. Fray ! att maintained that he tried to get , away from the submarine. German i officers testified. however, that tfa 1 log of the Brussels contained this en- i try:
 When I saw him, I started direct l 1y for him.
 British and American notes of pro- l test against the decision of the court martial were read. The attorney ex- ! plained that Great Britain had com 1 pIa'1ed that the United States had not been permitted legal representa- 1 ton at the court marital, although i the United States was then in chargi i Of British interests in Germany. The i German government, however, would 1 permit the defendant to have only
 one attorney, who was present in the l person of Major Naunann Of Bru- ges. Attorney Rochal then read this excerpt from the testimony at the i court martial:
 The first witness. Danger, testi- 1 jed that the U-33 sighted a steame CT ] while about to subnerge and signal. led 1t to stop instantly on pain of . l shot from Q submarine. The Brus
 sels. however, he said, evidently hat
 .seen the submarine first and made di
 rectly for 1t, getting up steam as I advanced. Danzer said he tried to ge
 the submarine out of the way withou II subnerging again. It was impossible to discharge 2 torpedo because tht
 steamer was only 150 yards away Another officer gave the order to sub merge and the C-2s beat sank thirt. five feet A two minutes. The crew !; 1t was testi6ed, saw the shadow of tn British sh.p pass overhead"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03

The Useppa Island golf course Tn Florida is one of the smallest courses in the United States and Is usually referred to as the west pocket course of America" It is only nine holes to begin with and tho distance only D. 100 yarda, but any golfer to get good score must play fauiuess golf.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03

Nearly every Devonite is in favor of the proposition to issue bonds to put the roads in first class condition They have TO patience with the way the town officials delay the work on the roads from time to time. First it is one excuse and then another. Now they say that some time in the dis tant future the town will be able to get the work done for less money. Devon people believe that the work should be done now. There are many returned soldiers, and others, out of work, the roads need attention badly, the town has the money or can get 1t by the issue of bonds that have al ready been authorized, and that they are unable to understand the attitude of the selectmen in this matter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03
DEVON

It Is the belief of most Devon people that the new Washington bridge will not be started this year. The old eyesore will continue for a long time to be the only means by which the Housa tonic can be crossed. Reason. the trolley company will not or can not pay it's share of the cost.
 It is estimated that the new bridge will cost about s9O0, 600, and under the law the trolley company is obliged to pay one-third or $500, ,0OO, the State of Connecticut s2O0, GOO and the towns of
 Milford and Stratford $15O,O00 each. The trolley company has been begging for help from the legislature and the committee which investigated the matter has recommended that the trolley company be relieved from pay ing it's assessment for bridges and roads. If this report is accepted by the legislature the whole cost of the bridge will be saddle1 on the State and towns of Milford and Stratford. So the prospects for a new bridge this year are not bright.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03

At the meeting of the Boys Fife and Drum corps tonight the members will be neasure2 for their new uni forms. The uniforms are to he ready for the first appearance of the boys at the Memorial Day exercises.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03

Charles O. Matthews. Devon's wide awake real estate dealer, is resting comfortably after a severe attack of indigestion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03

The Improvement association ofti- cia1s are receiving great praise from residents at this new evidence that their efforts to compel recognition of Devon's needs is being needed by the town authorities.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-03

4 new police telephone box has been installed at the corner of Bridge port and Naugatuck avenues, known as Boards corner. This is a. much needed improvement and ~SH be a great convenience whenever it is nec- essa.r-y to call the police to Devon.