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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-26
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 A friend cdv.sad ne to tuIzo Fruit a-tives' and I d,d 50 with great success and ROW an entirely free of Hea6achesS thanks to your splendid ElaC-cua".
 MRS, ALEXANDER SHAW, BOG. g bsK, for &s.Jl, tria1 size 25c. At al de2leEa cr Ss-t oa receipt of price, by BEt,J-!',s s TT I-.5''3 Limited, OGDEN .rf .'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-26
MARY LILLIAN HULL NICHOLS.

Mary Lillian Hull Nichols died this morning at her home in Easton, af- ter a short illness. The funeral will be private and the Rev. F. F. Enc of the Baptist church of Stepney will oficIate. Burial will be in Stepney cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-26

On their recent trip East, Bessie Barriscale and husband director How ard Hickman, were stuck up for eigh- teen hours in a Western Kansas snow drift ''We needed snow stuff for our next picture'' walled Miss Barriscale ''and not a camera in Q thousand miles to shoot it."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-26
MARY FORBES.

The funeral of Mary Forbes was held this morning from her late home, 210 Putnam street, at 8:S0 and from St. Charles church at g o'clock. Burial will be in Mt. St. Peters cem- etery, Derby.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-26

Mrs Alvin Bruel of Park Place will be hostess at a meeting of the Thimble club at her home tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-26
PIERCE FOR PRESIDENT.

Indications today point strongly to the renomination of Bradford D. Pierce, Jr, as president of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce. and officials and members alike e,- pect he will be formally nominated without opposition, when the nOmi- hating committee appointed by him yesterday hold a meeting. The com mittee consists of A. W. Burritt, Jus tice George W. Wheeler, Dr. H. = Smythe, H. E. Judd and s. s. Taylor
 Miss Edith L. Brown office secre- tary at the Y. W. c. A, Golden HIII street. returned from New York, where she witnessed the grand parade of the 27th Division yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-26

by an old man seventy. "when I was
 your age, young feller, I, too,
 thought I knew it all. Now I have
 reached the conclusion that know
 very little"
 Great Scott,'' exclaimed the lad in
 astonishment; "has 1t taken you
 this long to find that out?'' 'sWhy,
 I knew it the minute I saw you" And talking about "knowing it au,"
 we don't claim that we know all
 there is to know about the six or seven thousand different items of
 merchandise in our stocks. But after our many years in the hard
 ware business we have come to the conclusion that we know a lot more about our goods than the merchant
 who went into business simply to make money without studying the needs of the customers. What we
 know we'll be glad to tell you in helping you select your purchases. American Hardware Stores (TNCORPORATED3
 Fairfield Ave. 6 Middle St,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-02
FREEZING.

Especial to tho Richmond yirginian.)
Freezing, Va. March Garnet 4
Fleming. OF Brushy Creek, was at
Freezing Ia the early part OF the week.
Lorenzo D. Mullins ("Dow'o. OF
rsom. was "A visitor here on Tuesday
Adam Fl. Kendrick is somewhat in
disposed. It Is thought that he has
an attack of Influenza
Isaac Willis. of Georges Fork. was
at Freezing a day or two since.
Miss Nora Lipps. who has been en-
gagged in teaching near Haysi. has re-
turned home, the term being ended
Harrison Mullins, of Norland, WIS.,
tied friends at this place during the
week
Fleetwood Fleming. OF Fleming
town, was here during the week.
Rev. Fleetwood Haynee is spend
ing the week at Jenkins. Ky.
VIII Meade, OF Georges Fork. was
trying his luck as r. fisherman in the
waters OF Pound river during the
week. and they do cay that VIII IS
lucky on such occasions.
Andrew J. Counts. who has been
indisposed. is somewhat improved.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-02
Se@j{SSI'II&ASS IS 'e SEX SEX J.
IN DRUG BUSINESS

Do women make better pharmacists
tAAn mont Students At the Medical
Collage Of Virginia are enjoying a Diff
Terence OF opinion on this moot
question. which has come UP as a
rasult Of tha admission of women to
al departments OF the college last
fail.
Misses Hilda Saunders and Myrtle
Patterson will Join forces against the
opposition as represented by James
LitS and Moses Jacobs and settle the
question once for all naxt Tuesday
night, when the Pharmaceutical as
ISOLATION OF the college will hold It's
ba-monthly meeting.
The young ladies profess them
selves firmly of the opinion that the
hand that rocks the cradle is emf-
nsntly fitted TO measure out the cas-
TOR oil or soothing syrup for the
inmate of said cradle. and that fem
fnine proficiency in cooking Is a great
argument In favor of marked talent
xor concoctfng potions peculiar TO
drug stores. II IL whispered that they
are not alone in this belief. and that
hey are rece!ving aid, support and
comfort, albeit sub-rosa. from certain
~ the pharmics whose sympathies
would moro logically be with the
ether side.
Revelations to be made Tuesday
might At $3.50. when the debate WILL
take place. are beir z anticipated with
much interest among the Medical
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-02

Hodges Fa.tanla Rugs. best
for service; attractive color
combinations easily cleaned.
extensive variety to choose
from: sizes sx12 feet On sale
tomorrow. Si7.aS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-02

College students. as 1t is thought that
Tyrese75xy'ss, ''ff'frffss " be fisaF1ff9 a
up. 81
Mis- Saupders and Miss Patterson
do not seem in the least disturbed by
the knowledge that one of their OPP
ponents is a senior student. while
they are both members OF the fresh
man class. Miss Patterson came here
from South Boston to study phar-
macy. and will act as her fathers as
sistant upon the completion Of her
course here. Miss Saunders is from
Chase C'ity.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-26
Odd Taxes Levied
In Great Britain

The chief prohleu with which Ierisln.
| 49,. ., ,.
- >''''' Va
Ing the constantly drained public purse
| without imposing 100 great n burden on
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! |" the i'"'l'"N'' I'.so'l'"E "'u'"u' hur''
/ Ing the business Of or offending any
constituent Loss of Nuuor revenue
I MATES this subject Of psrcclal interest
IN the United states tue. now.
Modern wrestler, with the problem
! have devised many ingenious schemes
but fnr oylrfrlVty Of mans II an "A de-
pleted Treasury no one has ever ap-
preached the sehrlnr, devised by the
great William Pitt during his chancel-
lorship. II was he who devised the dog
tax, an institution which stnl thrives
for the benefit of local governments In
the United States ana for the National
Government I'm Great Britain. He also
originated the income tax, which, during
his administration. was fixed at two
shilllnes I'm the pound on all incomes eX-
ceedirg r20O.
1t was the fashion @, his time To
wear the hair in a powdered uueue. and
hair powder Appealed tn Pitt rs a vanity
for which every man voulG he willing 10
nay n guinea a year. lie expected the
Treasury 10 benefit to the extent OF ST.
100000 annually. but every one had his
queue cut OF.
A tax on shopkocTers though only a
small impost arranged on a sliding scale
based on the amount OF rental paid,
was stoutly resisted and eventually de-
feated. A tax on female servants,
amounting 10 two shil!nSs and six
ncuce for one. FIVE shilling for two and
ten shillings for three or more. was
more successful. Births. marriages and
deaths were all made to contribute to
the national purse \ dukes bride cost
him n trino over $3.50 tho arrival Of
an heir meant a contribution of $50.
and subsequent male additions TO the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-26

OF the newest OF these "old" coats II
developed in n white serge. very fine
and soft. and with hair line of dark
blue. Unlike the box coat, this one Is
worn frankly over the blouse, which Is
really blouse and not skeleton
waistcoat or mere front.
Different Materials Used.
It is by no means necessary to have
skirt and coat OF the same material
or color find "a / study the ad-
vance showings. The pretty pleated
plaid skirts seem TO hold place in
every woman's affections and there
fore all sorts Of little odd coats, "blaz-
ere" sweaters and coates are brought
out TO accompany them. One of these
new sweater things which Is designed
for wear with pleatcd skirt OF white
serge has a back of fine white wool
jersey, is sleeveless and has It's front
crocheted In filet stitch IN heavy
white wool Two revers are set In
at the V-shaped neck and are pieces
of filet lace done in the wool thread
The collar is likewise bit Of wool
filet lace and a smart belt OF black
patent leather gives a good contrast
This heavy wooden crochet lace
seems to he "a particularly smart no
ton at this moment. observe 1t on
a very handsome black suit of the
finest whipcord. The suit, Of tho nc
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-26

often seen. Tho Norfolk Jacket, with
its pleats, belt and double breasted
coat, seems to be the favored model.
Tricolette has lost none OF its popu-
larity rs a material for very dressy
occasions and appears in some very
beautiful models. Ono of sand color
with a trimming Of navy blue faille
silk Is smart, indeed, repeating as it
does all Of the newest features, tight,
long skirt, short box coat with long
tight sleeves and plain walstcoat OF
blue silk. or course, with the nddi-
ton OF the vestee. a color contrast re-
suits which permits of many changes,
always an agreeable idea for most
women. It is possible to make all
sorts OF fancy vests and quickly put
them In place by means of the snap
pers which almost supplant buttons
In this twentieth century.
am sure many of US win recall tho
blazer" suits. which were the fore
runners Of the now SO taken for
granted ready made suits, that few
realize thore was n time when only
the blazers" were the sort we could
buy. There Is a return OF this coat
model, appearing occasionally among
the ever present box effects. The
blazer is really a sort OF skeleton coat
and has its place only for balmy days
when n coat Is not actually needed,
but one wants one nevertheless. one
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-26
What New Neckline
Me ans and Fear
of Stiff, Wired
Collar Returning
IS CrOundleSS

edged with a Co,ogei border hem-
silt he'd into place. Where tn" Colorcd
borders edge tho fr!ll there is no lace,
but when tho fr,ll is entirely of white
the narrowcst lace finishes the edge.
Nes:ees of batistc with pin tuCls
and NalcnCicnnes lace are much IN
demand as the season advances toward
spring. Indeed. batistc is having a
little vogue such as il has not had in
years. The embroidered batistc founc-
inGs appear IN such unusually lovely
patterns and look "old' and Inherited
always a Recommendation in the eyes
Of the woman who knows. These
qualities always give this fine material
demand over other fabrics Of like
nature. for batistn will drape in very
soft folds and always look we'll.
Wash materials Just at this moment
seem 10 have replaced the GeorGettes.
chifrons and satns, which hHvo made
our vestees and collars for 50 long.
and nothing i moro up To date than
these charmingly fresh things which
launder so beautifully and impart a
daintin"ss that nothing else has.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-26

One of these bills which the women
are sponsoring IL for the benefit OF both
men and women. This Is the health in
suranco bin introduced by Senator Dav-
export that would give to the sick
worker weekly sum not to exceed So
per week. For this insurance the
worker pays half and the employer half,
the state paying the running expenses.
There IN u maternity benefit and "A
death benefit. Also expert medical and
surgical care. The cost TO the highest
paid worker would be not more than "a
cents n week. The bill provides that
every employee in the State would be
thus insured.
The minimum wage bill is based on
the Oregon law which has been de-
clcred constitutional by the Supreme
Court. This bill creates d commission
OF three with mandatory powers to in
qulre into the wages OF those trades in
which women receive less than "A living
wage. The commission can create wage
boards In these trades, composed of an
equal number OF employers and en-
ployees and representatives OF the pub
lie, who, after careful investigation,
will recommend TO the commission the
lowest wage in that industry at which
women can work and live in decency
and health.
The Office workers bill was drawn
up by the Bookkecpers. Stenographers
and Accountants Union. The main
purpose is to bring these workers under
protection of the health laws. which now
AFFECT only workers in factories or mrr-
camille establishments 1t also prohib-
its night work for women office work.
ers except in professional offices. such
as la~yora doctors newspaper offices &c
The elevator bill prohibits girls under
twerty-one from working in this indus
try, limits the hours to nine per day.
prohibits night work and gives them
one days rest in seven. II also pro-
| vides for n seat In the elevator.
Mrs Maud Swartz. secretary Of the
Women's Trade Union League and
printer by trade says:
| -Four States have an eight hour dav
| for women. All Government employees
| have H. Strong unions have L But New
| York working women in the riches. state
| IN the Union do not possess ii. They
| surely need t.
cone Of the most valuable results
| from thc eight hour law for women
| in the past has been 70 bring about tho
eight hour day for men. In States where
the iifty-fuur hour law for women is in
effect manufacturers have found II IN
profitable TO maintain light and power
for keeping men nt work after women
employees leave.
"If We cannot yet have an eight hour
| day for all workers we should at least
insist upon tine half loaf for women.
upon whom long hours lay the heaviest
| penalty in lost health and vitality
Miss Mary Van Kleccl,. cNicr OF the
Federal Bureau OF Women in Industry,
adds this:
The difficulties in the minds of those
who feel called 20 the defence Of tho
right of women to fore =" all protection
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-26

ceptcd box shape, has the elongated
panels at the side, each finished with
depth OF this lace. Stimulating
pockets, Tho heavy wooden lace also
forms tho vestee. Again the filet-
laco-effect Is exploited in long
sweater coat garment of grey and
burgundy.
1t Is best, must say, in the white
wool I mention in the first garment
and will be popular, l am sure, as
filet effects are easy to produce and
in the heavy threads ego" SO quickly
enc can mako n surprising amount In
n very short time. Naturally this
sort OF characterization comes from the
quick witted French whose busy
minds are setting their clever fingers
to work again in the ateliers.
We can look for all sorts OF hand
work now OIL everything; indeed it
is safe to predict that trimming and
then more trimming OF every sort.
biaiding, stitching, embroidery.
crocheting--every sort OF fancy, even
the long ago punch works. about to
appear again.
ono OF the recently imported French
trotteur suits bearing out this idea
shows q fine stitching Of white silk
threads on a dark blue serge and
holding in place bands OF black patent
leather.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-26
TuIie Always AlIuring.

Last summer tulle seemed 10 en-
velOp everything and we begin to
wonder Just now If it will enjoy the
same yoEuo, swath!nG head and neck
again. one If tho dellghtful fanCies
which this moment has brought out
10 a cape OF satin enyelopcd entirely
in n cloud of tulle. II is allurlng,
indeed in a hcaVcn-hlue satin over
hanging fine clouds OF the misty blue.
Except for n staggering collar ~
chiffon velvet fastening at one side
there Is no other ornamcutation. The
cape is very deep. well below tho hip
length and is as graceful as the
voluminous all envelop!ng affairs
Italian officers wear.
Now as 10 more practical notions.
find sets OF leather collars aud cuffs
not entirely new, of course, hut
answering a need which no other fab
ric seems quite to give. or course,
the leather Is OF the softcst ana finest
quality--hronZe, oOZe and suede.
Khaki and sort OF burgundy shade
are new and there is also n new
shade Of rose called "Victory," which is
smart.
An acceptable fad is hat. vestce,
belt and bag of leather with stitches
Of wool. For instance. white suede
wide trimmed sailor is faced under
meath with black straw. has a two
inch band OF black straw around The
crown, and this is latticed over with
long stitches OF bright green wool.
The whole is smart and has the
charm Of novelty.
The vestee IS likewise OF white
suede with the green stitchery and a
belt OF black straw ana these mate
rails and the trimming make the
bag and the belt. the latter being
entirely of white suede with the green
stitches holding in strips OF straw at
intervals the length of the belt.
or all the silkcn materials which
have been much used tricolctte and
the splendid brocades alone hold first
place. Tricolette appears to he more
| and more IN demand and wool Jersey,
being Of the Same family Of knitted
materials Is also RclpdOd though to
. much less degreS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-26
Need Of Special Laws
To Help Working Women

Now that the women OF New York
State have the vote. have equal political
rights with men, why do they ask for
privileges in the way OF special laws
for the benefit of women Why has the
Women's Joint Legislative Conference.
comprising six large women's organiza-
lions, undertaken to put through this
session of the Legislature n programme
OF six bills. all for the benefit of women
in industry? Why do they ask an eight
hour day for women only? Why do they
want women conductors, elevator opera
tors and Office workers not TO work AZ
ten 10 O'Clock at night?
II women have come into industry why
should they not work under the same
conditions rs men ana take equal
chances with them: Does the working
woman really want special protection?
And Just what are those six bills?
These are questions which the Wom-
ems Joint Legislative Conference and
Its representatives in New York and AL
hany are being asked. They are asked
not only by legisla tors hut BY many per-
sons not in touch with the needs of
women in industry and who believe that
equal franchise would bring equai
rights for the working woman
The answers TO the questions and
many others have Just been issued in
statements by members of the Women's
Joint Legislative Conference. which In
cludes tho Women's Trade Union
League. Y. W. C. A.. the New York State
Suffrage party. the Consumers League
OF the city and the State and the New
York League of Women Workers
an the first place" according to Mise
Mary l.. Dreier. chairman OF the w. j.
l.. C., equal franchise has not created
| cqual industrial conditions. either IN the
hours Of work or the amount in the pa"
| envelope Since the women arc made
1uate!y organized industrially they have
| not been able 10 obtain better condt-
tons enjoyed by the men, who have
obtained them through the power Of
| their labor unions.
! political equality docs not mean in
dustrial equality unless industry Is rcru-
lated entirely by legislation. Where In
dustrial organization - lacking leg!s-
| ,ative remedies must be applied.
| since the var women have entered
| industry IN R.eat numbers because Of
| the necessity of increasing production
. and because the men mad left to go q
| the defence Of their country. Because
of the exigencics OF the moment the
| trade union men permitted women tn
work with them. but without Joining the
| union Most OF these women did as
much work as the men. In fact the out
put Of many of them was even greater.
Yet most of the women workers got
from cents TO 10 cents an hour less
than men were paid for the same work.
During tho war the women did not
ohjrct-much But now that the war
is over they feel that their aid should
h" anpre ciated ard that they should no
longer be prey to exploitation. In al
W. hoe ~
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-01-26
Skirts Extremely Long and Excessively Narrow While
Coats Are Built on Box LnesButtons and Braid Freelv
Used in characterization and Waistcoats Are Cow

guishcding characteristic in the sprtng
models.
In fact. we cannot say too much
about the waistcoat, for its day OF
glory Is surely hero. II has various
shapes. for the most part being n
perfectly plain piece Of handsome
orocade or tissue set in without full
ness or ornamentation in the front.
The brocaded vests, or waistooats,
are among the really beautiful novel;
ties the spring Is bringing to us. 1t Is
impossible to describe the richness OF
these materials with their threads OF
gold and silver and bright colors in
terminglep in n splendor and harmony
delightful to behold. AS one of tho
newest shades Is n khaki-brown. OK
actly Ike the uniforms of the soldiers.
the brown brocades, In consequence.
are much in demand This khaki
color is great relief from the
Ubiquitous blues. or course every
woman cannot wear such n color sue
cessfully, but where ii can be dLnc
IL Is SO pleasing that every one ought
To undertake it who can. As one
woman has said Every year / think
l will not have another blue suit this
year-and every year do After ALL
blue seems to be tho universal color
and most of us travel along the lines
OF least resistance and accept il with
out further experiment in colors.
The heather mixtures nre in high
favor. and recently ! have observed
sprinkling of the black and white
checks we call pepper and salt" One
OF these. bound along the edges of
the coat with wide black silk braid.
seemed particularly pleasing. or
course the usual waistcoat was there,
this time of heavy white silk with
smart pockets outlined in the black
silk braid. Along the bottom of the
skirt n three inch band of the braid
served rs hem and row of black
buttons went from waist to hem down
the back seam OF the skirt.
Buttons and Braid Freely Used.
Buttons and braid ornament many
of the advance models and there is
also. a new sort of trimming achieved
by stitching very narrow tucks criss-.
cross along the bottom Of the coats.
The only variation allowed the box
NSN'N 'NNA'''' ~ 'AplIbA Al NtlN lOlls SIut
pieces which are often ornamented
deliberately with a s!lkcn soutache and
now and again dotted with jet nall
heads or small steel beads.
Serge, whipcord and wool Jersey
are the favored materials at this mo-
ment in the utility suits. AS for those
designed for sports, the heavier
heather mixtures and white are most