davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28

Evening Focks for dancing parties and other fes- tive occasions. These of tucked chiffon or net with ribbon silk bands applied to initiate tucks There is simple garnatUre decoration, bit of silver braid and twisted ribbon at the belt with small knots or streamers scattering of French flowers All are extremely simple and girlish,
 $1750 to $2OOO
 For girls from F to 18 years. Little Tafeta Dresses for afternoon wear made of fancy plaids checked taffea, sometimes of plain taffeta in quaint belted styles These are of very practical fashion and depend upon buttons and plait ings for trimming
 4 navy blue model which is extremely attractive has dash of scarlet inserted and two rows of bright buttons.
 Middies for Girls Navy blue Serge, deep collars trimmed with braid and a acing of scarlet at the neck,
 S3.95
 Junior Department second floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
Oh, Girls and Boys Here are Books of
 Fairy Tales

Fairy Tales
 We who are old, old and gay,
 0 so old!
 Thousands of years, thousands of
 yearss
 If all were told:
 Give to these children, new to ths
 world,
 Rest far from men.
 Is anything better, anything bot-
 ter?
 Tell us it then:'
 There is the Irish Fairy Book which abOunds in le- pracauns and other fasci- hating characters. "There was Wanst a King called O'TOole, who was a fine ouId king in the ould an- cient times long ago. There is the story of the Mad Pudding, "The Quare Gander" and the story of the Coming of Finn" Finn MacGool, the greatest hero Ireland has, for he lives today, big, strong and handsome as ever, and he will continue to live-at least until St. Tibb's Eve.
 In the Welsh Fairy Book is the story of "Arthur's Knights and how the king and his knaves are still sleeping in a secret cave amongst the Welsh hills. In this book one obtains knowledge of the where abouts of the key by which entrance is gained to the cave. Welsh fairy tales are perhaps not so well known as those of Ire land and Scotland, but they are very entertaining.
 Upon the cover of the Italian Fairy Book is the picture of a fearsOme dra- gon. There are gobIins, wizards and witches whose pictures are wonderful. These goblins take the nlarn If The 'IiffIp nnODlp' in green who wander on the Scottish hillsides and in the shady glens of Ire- land.
 On taking up the Scotch Fairy Book one is con- fronted with the line, "Of Brownys and of Bogillis full
 Is this Buke."
 Here you will meet such old stories as The EIfin Knight, The Black Bull of Norroway," The We'll at the Worlds End" The Dwarfie's Stone and "ThOmas the Rhymer."
 Perhaps we are better ac- quainted with the stories of the English Fairy Book for they are St. George and the Dragon" Jack the Giant Killer" " Dick Whit tington," Little Red Rid ing Hood" Jack and the Beanstalk." with numerous other tales of pixies, elves and fairies. In this volume one may find fairy gold and the way leads pleasantly from cover to cover. The rhymes and verses are talk en from Herrick, LyIy, Shakespeare and Drayton.
 The Hungarian Fairy Book win seem very strange to American chil- dren. It is beautifully il- IuStrated with black and white drawings and colored initials. The stories are unusual and it is interest ing to trace the relationship between these and the Anglo Saxon stories which are so familiar.
 Not the least interesting is the Indian Fairy Book which eIl American chil- dren will adore. In it one speeds Cver hills and for ests, usually toward the west along with red-skin- ned warriors, who guide through leafy forests, by lake shores and river banks. One becomes inti- mate with wild swan. with rabbits, raccoons and foxes. One may dance with wild turkeys and dive with div ing ducks. And if your imagination is quite vivid you may be carried on the backs of white winged gulls to lofty precipices and be shown their nests in the rocks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
Hemstiched Doylies

Squares of fine linen which are used in so many ways about a home Luncheon Sets can be made from some of these by selecting the different sizes
 In sizes 6 6, were 20 cts for 15 cts
 8x8, 30 cts for 9 cts
 10 10, 40 cts for 30 cts Sizes P X 12 were formerly $ 50 now 40 IS X IS, $1OO now .85 24 24 $1 75 now S125 27 X 27 $2OO now S15O hird
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
C1)e D 1) ReQQ co
 <srabLIshea 1857
 The store closes daily at o'clock

Special attractions for the week end Living Room Sets, Overstuffed Davenports,
 Diyans, Wing and Armchairs Rugs, wool and fibre, harmoniousIy blanded
 cOlOrings.
 Blankets and Comfortables, soft and fluffy Curtains, POrtieres, Table and Art Linens.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
sTENOGRAPHER SUES CITY

A damage suit for s5,O0O has been filed against the City of Bridgeport by Marguerite Mcfarland, a steno- grapher, of this city, on account of injuries received from a fall on the sidewalk at Fairfield and Lenox ave nues.
 The complaint states that on ac- count of q defective walk, a hole sev- en inches long, the plaintiff fell and tore fragments in her leg. That on account of this injury she suffered great pain and was compelled to spend a large sum for medical attend ance. She also claims to have lost considerable time and money by req son of loss of employment. Miss Nc Farland further states that as a re- suit of the negligence of the city in keeping the walk in proper repair she will be permanently lame.
 WILL CEDE-AEC
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
WILL NOT SPEAK.

Dr. Jonathan C. Day, commissioner of Public Markets in New York, VII not speak at the Sunday evening foruE- of the Peoples church, March 2. as announced.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28

Shears
 Steel laid Shears, sizes 6 to 9 inches and included are
 Surgical S h e ars, 612 and ' inches. All genuine steel goods,
 S1.O0 Special
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
Dress trimmings

Silver Bands and
 Flouncings,
 Beaded Bands and
 Garnitures All new patterns just arrived from France. Fringes, Cords, Tas- sels, Braids and Girdles, in all the latest color ings.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
Rough Pongee
A Dress Fabric, an Art Fabric

There is no limit to the uses of this very hand some material The artistic woman adapts it in g hundred different ways This year she will it IT
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
Sports Skirts or Goats

It is in the fashionable and desirable colors, gold old rose Bakst bIue jade Picking blue and an ir resstible violet which is perhaps like wistaria It is heavy enough to hang we'll It tailors perfectly It demands pockets pearl buttons and other details which evidence stunning sports clothes.
 A special line S1.50 a yard
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
Price $2.O0 each

Another fairy book is Lost Indian Magic" These are Indian legends in rhyme, illustrated in color.
 $1.50 "The Little House in the Fairy Woof' quite a new fairy story dedicated to Torka and Northwind.
 $1.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16

about the struggle were "anomalGs
and unnecessary" according to an OIL
fetal communique issued this e..n-
ing. The report added, however .at
the peace conference might r.. ?.
special measures and even ere =
cial machinery to deal with those who
planned the war"
The sub-commission received evil
dence which clearly analysed the facts
relative to the origin of the conflict,
1t was stated.
Another sub-commisson which has
dealt with violations of the laws and
customs OF war also submitted its re-
port and proposed that the powers
should establish high tribunal which
should not, In the exercise of it.
criminal jurisdiction. be blocked By
considerations of rank"
The commission. it was announced,
is considering these reports.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16

an Allied commission relative to food
shipments and the turning over of
German shipping for the use of the
Entente nations
During the war there has been a
system of paying premiums. for early
thrashlng, but this, according to Herr
Won braun, results in much grain be-
ing cut before it is ripe and being
thrashed IN damp condition. In his
OPINION the system throws the normal
course of agriculture "out of GEAR" he :
cause other harvest operations are in
terrupted to rush grain to the thrash
ers For this reason, he said. the
Allles should agree to continue send
ing food supplies until September.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
Senator Would
Fight Again to
Keep Liberties
No Peace Preferable to Sur
render of Rights of
U. S., Says Chamberlain
Sees Trick i'm the Treaty
manufactured Claims Ex-
changed for American
Sovereignty, He Asserts

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator
Chamberlain, of Oregon, chairman of
the Military Committee of the last
Senate, said in an address here to-
night before the Mississippi Society
that defeat of the treaty of peace and
another war would be preferable to
surrender of any fundamental Ameri-
can right. He dwelt particularly upon
the proposal of Viscount Ishii, the Jap
anese Ambassador, that the cofistitu.
ton of the league Of nations forbid
racial discrimination. r..
The speaker said the people were
asked to "divest our nation Of its full
independence and its most cherished
traditions and to sacrifice, in part at
least, our sovereignity."
He declared that "Great Britain, of
course, will yield nothing" but France
and Italy would readily cancel "manu-
featured claims" to territories they
never really wanted, "and in return
for these extraordinary. CONCESSIONS
we are to give them control of the
United States"
He offered as perfect parallel"
the supposititious case that a great,
successful bank has been built up, that
burglars threaten some similar institu1
tions and that the big bank goes I'd
the rescue Gin the nick of time. to
ward finds it has incurred heavy
liabilities, but with increasing bust
ness, while the other banks are near
bankruptcy. Then the proposal is
made that the banks combine, "the
assets being yours of course and the
liabilities theirs, and there will be
nine directors, Of which you shall be
one and president.
"They are to have the control, but
you are to have the honor" and "then
you go back to your stockholders and
report what you have done in the name
of humanity, for the common good, and
demand ratification of your superb
performance.
Suppose all that should happen.
Where do you think you would get
off 2"
"The right of racial discrimination
is purely a domestic question:" said
Senator Chamberlain. at is not an in
ternational question. If the clause
that Viscount, Ishii insists shall be in
the constitution Of the league of ma
tions is permitted to stand, it, means
we must lay down the bars to the adj
mission of Orentals That would mean
the ruin of the west.
"But if the Allies refuse to allow
the plea of Japan, and that nation de-
clines to join the league, then we will
have three outlawed nations-Germany,
Russia and Japan. Then what becomes
OF your world peace? The three out
lawed nations could unite and bring
on another world war.
II hope our President, whom we
all love, respect and revere, will man
age to obtain for the world league
of nations thats wi4Fy prove .of sspch
power as to bring war to an end
In the course Of his speech Senator
Chamberlain charged that American
soldiers from Western states were
moved from an Atlantic port of de-
parkation to their homes in cattle
cars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
Senators Fear
Wilson Coup in
League Treaty
Continued from page 1

position to the league among even the
thirty-nine Senators who signed the
round robin. 1t is stated in one cable
that Administration Spokesman in
Paris believe Borah and Reed NAV ne
deserted by their colleagues
THAT is utterly ridiculous" said
Senator Poindexter Several Senatore
who signed the round robin have stated
since that they did not oppose the
league of nations idea, but that thew
did oppose this league as outlined in
the constitution published. That was
thoroughly understood at the time
The signers of the round robin merely
stated first that they favored the inn
mediate conclusion of peace, leaving
the working out of the league of ma
lions idea until later; and second. that
they did not approve the league consti-
tuition In Its present form.
Perplexity Among Senators
Nov, when man saws he docs M.
favor this league, but might favor some
other kind of 81 league, it is about as
definite as stating that he is in favor
or sugar for his coffee, and just about
as helpful"
There is much pcrpexity among SEN
ators and other officials. both in the nro
and anti league groups, as to Just what
the situation is. They arc not sure as
TO the accuracy of the explanation of
the State Department., to the effect that
there Will be no reference to the league
in the preliminary trcaty-really an ex.
tension of the armistice, as il ia cx-
plained-whilc the league will he an
integral part Of the permanent treaty
Some Senators even said they thought
the Presidents cable, as explained bv
Mr.. Tumulty, applied also to the pre-
liminary treaty, though this view is not
generally held.
One of the leading opponents of the
league plan called attention to-day to
the fact that number of newspapers
which at first took rather definite DO
sitions in favor of the league as pro-
posed are now. swinging rather rapidly
to the other side as the objections to
the instrument as drawn are pointed
out.
"This is true" he said. "of such i'm
portant Western papers, for instance
as 1.-THE Spokane Spokesman Review"
a paper which yields tremendous in
fuence on the Pacific Coast, and "The
st. Paul Pioneer Press" one of the
most important and influential papers
in the whole Northwestern country.
Their attitude is that of the general
public, in my opinion, and is illustra-
tive of a characteristic of the Ameri-
can people. Take the American SOL
diers. Just before the armistice they
were fighting with all their might
They did not wish to come home. They
were not thinking about coming home
Now every man jack of them wants to
come right back and get on a new Job
Compare this to public sentiment on
the league.
"The people were not thinking about
the league at all. Then it was press
ACCENTED to them as preventive for
wars. At first they were all for it, or
most of them. But when they begin to
consider the thing intelligently, as the
biggest problem confronting America
today-for it is no less-they began to
see the clay feet of this idol / think
in a short time there will be an over
whelming public sentiment against this
league plan"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16

treaty the British, it is understood,
will concedc the point, although they
still believe that the preliminary pact
is not the proper place for the in
auguration of the league, which, they
declare, should be included in the
final peace pact.
This attitude was indicated to-day
after the announcement that the
American delegation strongly desired
the inclusion of the league in the pre-
liminary treaty, as we'll as in the final
pact.
The British, it is made known, do
not wish to delay the league. of ma
tions programme in any way, but they
express the keenest desire for the i'm
mediate signing of the preliminary
peace treaty, so as to alleviate UNI
satisfactory conditions resulting from
the continuation of the armisticc.
In order to get speedy action they
propose to strip the preliminary com
pact of all eXtraneous matters which,
they believe, include the league of ma
lions. The league, under the British
programme, would be taken up imme-
diately after the conclusion of the
preliminaries OF peace, and, with any
amendments which might be added,
would be made part of the final pact
No decision has yet been made con-
corning the seat of the league of ma
tions, but the Minister of Foreign At
fairs of Belgium has offered one of
the historic palaces of Brussels as the
home of the league, if Brussels is
chosen. The prevailing American
sentiment continues to be favorable to
Geneva.
Leon Bourgeois, the French delegate
on the league of nations, will confer
with Colonel House tomorrow con-
corning two proposed amendments to
the covenant. Rhe amendments deal
with Investigations by the league of
the military status Of all the member
countries.
Frank Hitchcock accompanied M.
Bourgeois and the American dele
gates who attended the league of ma
tions congress at London, but is now
back in Paris taking an active interest
in the league.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16

bilious. They are satisfied that his
dearest wish-that which has inspired
every move he has made-is to have his
name associated in history with a sue
cessful league of nations.
Expect More Tolerance Now
Satisfied of that, they are assured
that opposition in his own country has
been of great personal importance to
him, and they feel that if he is to pre-
vail in the final test he must be able to
present to the United States Senate for
ratification a pact which is backed by
the solid support not only of the En-
tente but of the neutrals, who, signif-
can, y enough, are invited to Paris the
week after the Presidents second ar
rival.
SO in France they expect now, per-
haps not a chastened Mr.. Wilson, but
certainly a Mr.. Wilson who has
greater regard for others than that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
Japanese Immigrant
Plan Is Opposed by
Senators From, West

i
Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, March dangerous
declarations that there must be no
amendment of the league of nations
constitution which would force the
United States to permit Japanese or
Chinese immigration were voiced by
Pacific Coast Senators here to-day, af-
ter they had read the speech made by
Ambassador Viscount Ishii to the ia
pan Society in New York last night.
This speech aroused much interest
here. George. Rothwell Brown, writ
ing in "The Washington Post" de-
clared:
Japan has given notice that she
will not join the league of nations as
tits now framed. Viscount
lshii, in speech in New York last
night of great international and diplo-
matte significance, confirmed the warn
ings uttered by Count Okuma, last of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
Teutons WrangIe Over
Vest German RepubIic

COBLENZ, March Is (By The Associ-
ated Press) Three columns of edi-
torials and protests against petitions
which urge the formation of a west
German republic were printed in yes
terday's issue of the Coblenz "Ga-
zette." The 'Coblenz branch of the
German Peoples Party resents efforts
being made here and at Mayence and
Wiesbaden to establish the republic
The local branch considers these ef-s
forts injurious to Germany and be-
lieves they will lead to the destruction
of the, German characteristics of the
country bordering on the Rhine.
A recent meeting held at Colonge, in
favor OF the republic was accepted
by the people as the signal for pleh-
iscite.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
Germany Gives
Up 100000
Tons of Ships
Continued from page 1

ditions decided upon by the Entente
the Germans asked to be allowed to
withdraw for consultation. They then
formed three sub committees to deal
with questions of finance, food supply
and mercantile marine.
At o'clock last evening another
plenary session was held, Vice Admiral
Wemyss saying at it's close that salts
factory progress was made. In the
evening the Germans asked to be given
the use of telegraph line to Weimar.
During the proceedings the German
representatives sat on one side of
long table while on the other side were
an equal number of Allied representa-
tives. There were no greetings, sal
utations or amenities of any sort. The
whole proceedings were marked by
impersonal rightly. The chairman of
the German delegation stared at
spot on the table and addressed his
remarks to no one in particular.
Abided by Armistice
Admiral Wemyss began by reading
statement prepared for him by the
civilian members, calling on the Ger
mans to say categorically whether
they abided by the. terms of the armis-
tee Under SECRETARY of State Won
Braun replied CURLY, Eyes"
Admiral Wemyss then read one page
OF typewriter memoranda, giving in
crisp sentences the terms Of the AL
lies for granting food to Germany
the German merchant fleet to be hand
ed over at once, financial provisions
to be made at once, food to be deliv-
cred at once, and to be continued un-
til the next harvest as long as Ger
many abides by the terms of the agree
ment.
AS the statement was read it was
translated into German and French,
the German replies receiving the
same treatment. The air Of imper-
sonality was preserved throughout.
Hoover Leads Food Committee
1t was then settled that the details
OF the ration of 100000 tons of food
monthly, with the shipping and finan-
cial plans, should be elaborated in sub-
committees, and the first plenary SEES
SION adjourned, having lasted only
few. inmates. The sub committee on
food was under the chairmanship of
Herbert Hoover, director general of
the lnterAllied Relief Organization:
Thomas w. Lamont represented the
United States on the sub committee
on finance, and U. r. Robinson, of the
United States Shipping Board, on the
sub-committee on shipping.
IN this meeting there were no an
peais or references to humanity and
civilization or to women and children
the only statement in this connection
being that infant mortality had
doubled in the last three months. and
this was simply mentioned as cold
declaration of fact in connection with
the request of the Germans for more
condensed milk.
The German delegates were anxiou.
to enlarge the proposed monthly i'm
ports OF certain commodities, only to
be met with the statement: III regret
shat inc worlds shipping does not
reference on some points was re-
served by the Germans for discussion
wlth the government at Berlin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16

Wilson'S Pastor Urged
To Preach on Humility

NetO York Tri6lne
Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, March 3D.
w Senator-elect Medill Nc
Cormick, of Illinois, in a state
ment to-day attacking President
Wilson and the proposed league of
nations, said:
"It would be we'll if the Presi-
dents pastor in Paris would
preach Sunday on Matthew, xiii.
IL, and if he would read from the
fourteenth chapter of Luke and
from the eighteenth chapter of
Matthew"
The twelfth verse of the. twenty
third chapter of Matthew, on
which Mr.. Mccormick wishes the
Presidents pastor to preach, is as
follows:
"And whosoever shall exalt him
self shall be humbled; and who
ever shall humble himself shall be
exalted"
The same idea runs through the
other Biblical references.