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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18
DEVON

The funeral of, Elizabeth C., wife of Edmund Waters, whose death oc- cured Wednesday, was held from her late home, SS Bridgeport avenue, Sat urday afternoon at o'clock, with many relatives and friends in attend ance. The services were conducted by the Rev. H. s. Foster, of the Sec ond Baptist church, Bridgeport, as- sisted by the Rev. H. M. Blanchard, of the Advent church, Bridgeport De- ceased had been a resident of Devon for about two years, coming here from Bridgeport where she had resided for nearly 45 years. She is survived by her husband, a son, Charles E. Ford, of Stratford, and one daughter, Miss Florence Twiss,. of Bridgeport An other son, Floyd D. Hiltz, died in France while serving overseas one year ago. Burial took place in the Park cemetery, Bridgeport
 The Poverty social and entertain ment given under the auspices of the Ladies Aid society of the Devon Union church Friday evening proved a success. A feature of the evenings program was illustrated songs in tab leaux form, the parts being taken by pr. H. S. Ridden, of Stratford. Mrs A. H. Wood, soloist, and the Misses
 Marion ober, Elizabeth Turner, Ruth Beard, Esther Almstead, Mildred 1 Eaton, Daisy Albramson, and Florence ] Baldwin, and the Messrs. Herbert Pe- ; terson, Jr, Sherton Baldwin, Arthur ; Nash, Robert Syrett, James Hayward | and Charles Oviatt, who portrayed the different stages of life from baby fhood to wifehood. Mrs. Raymond i Hawley was the accompanist.
 | The rPy'JIar nf Io 1 Devon Improvement association will be held this evening and as several i important matters are to be discussed | the attendance of every member is i requested. Plans are being made by i the association to vacate the present
 quarters as the building now used as
 a meeting place has been purchased { by William J. Smith, who proposes to
 use the rooms for a plumbing shop. i The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Fort
 Trumbull Beach Hose company will : give a pinochle and whist party at
 the fire house Wednesday evening,
 Nov. 19, the proceeds of which will
 go towards the purchase of a heating
 equipment for the building. Cards
 will be played from s to 1O:30 o'clock
 after which dancing and refreshments will be enjoyed. Prizes will be award
 ed the winners. The firemen are as- sisting the ladies in the affair and in-
 dicactions point to a splendid finan- eial as well as social success.
 Someone went to the trouble of
 taking a count of the number of auto-
 mobiles passing through Milford dur
 ing a certain period on Saturday. This
 showed that from .4:30 to D. m-.
 2,300 machines passed a given point,
 traveling westward. The town was well policed for the rush on Saturday,
 traffic officers being stationed at all jn.4an1zaiA a*raAt tnte<aectinnA Thaas
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18
Pathephones

Every one who is familiar with talking machines realizes the value of the Pathephone which requires changing of needless but depends for the beauty of its tone on the sapphire ball. This will play records without showing any percephble wear for at least one thousand times
 We have the machines in several attractive de signs, Oak and Mahogany, some of them ill English stvle Sheraton, William and Mary.
 From $45O0 to s225OO
 Ready for delivery, Late and popular records in stock
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18

Mrs. W. H. Rogers of Philadelphia has returned to her home after spending a brief vacation with her parents, MT. and Mrs. H. P. Stagg of East Broadway
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18

There was a very large attendance at the dihner-dance at the Weatogue Country Club on Saturday evening. About 127 reservations were made Tor dinner. Taylor's orchestra furnished the music for dancing which lasted until a very late hour.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18

"They" say fashions are changing in books for children. Children are just the same as they always have been. Most of them want books and live quite naturally in the land of imagination. The only drawback is that the children cannot make their own books. If they did the books would be quite right. But grown up writers are doing the best they can and often the children approve their works.
 In the "John Martin $ Big Book" is a story by a Bridgeport man, PIi- vate Michael B. Sinko. "The Story of a Very Proper Kitten.'' It is illustrated in a charm ing manner.
 The Burgess Books are as entertaining as ever,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18
TOUG LUCK.

What does my little man want to buy today-sweets? asked the kindly shopkeeper, as the little boy entered.
 You bet I do," was the reply, 'fbut I've got to buy soap!"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18

A repetition of the delightful dance given by the Oronoque club last week will take place Wednesday evening at the Red Mems hall. Shaw's orchestra VIII again furnish the music. Harold osterlind and Cyril Shaw Will manage the affair.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18

MT. William Beard of Ferry Boule yard has purchased a new Buict touring car
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18

A meeting of the Mems club will be ne4d this evening in the Chris church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18

There will be a meeting of the Wo- mems Aid Society of the Congre- sational church on Thursday after noon at 2:30. At o'clock, Miss Bea- trice Olson, the Red Cross nurse, will speak to the women. At five o'clock tea will be served.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18

John Peterson Of Main street has returned after a brief stay in Brook lyn, N. Y.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18

Accept California" Syrup of Figs only-look for the name California on the package, then you are sure your child is having the best and most harmless laxative or physic for the little stomach, liver and bowels. Children love its delicious frufty taste. Full directions for child's dose on each bottle. Give it without fear.
 Mother! You must say "Califor- nia."-AdY.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18

Miss Carolyn Thompson of East Broadway has returned to her home after spending the weekend in Hart ford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18

Up until last evening s2,00O had been subscribed to the Red Cross. This is very praiseworthy sum for town the size of Stratford and shoh; the true spirit of the people here
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18

FOR sALE-7 room. 1-fanily house, lot 100x1Oo; price s4,80o. Apply Peter Gleason, Stratford, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18

1'Ez c. ROCKWELL .,lunlbing and heating; jobbing a speciality Corner Main and Hillside avenue Straford. D 10 tfs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18
CAN'T BORROW EVERYTHING.

Short1eigh is cheerful chap never borrows trouble."
 "Oh, well. I suppose he must draw the line somewhere"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18
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The store closes daily at 6 o'clock
Special Sale of Blankets
this Week

This is an important sale. One of economy and saving for the householder Orders for blankets placed with the mills many months ago. They have been long arriving and since that time there have been several advances in prices. We consider that prces and that means saving any who intends to buy.
 White Blankets wool and cotton mixture, neat striped borders in pink and blue For full sized beds
 5000 a pair Plaid Woolen Blankets of fine California wool on cotton warp Large block patterns in pink, blue tan and gray, size TO 80 inches, S10 s0 oa;, White Blankets, all wool extra large and of fine 7 quality cut separately These have heavy mohair nj bindings size TO X s4 inehes' S1750 a pair
 Bed Spreads iil In connection with this sale of blankets some extra fine values in bed spreads
 Fine imported satin finished spreads, the kind that will aunder and still retain high ustre Very attractive patterns.
 For single beds, S10.50 and Sl1.00 For double beds S1150 and $12.75 metal beds.
 size 3 it. 6 nches S11.00 and S12.O0 In size 4 ft 6 inches S125O and s13.5O Special in hemmed spreads satin finished. good weight and attractive designs for full sized beds,
 S5.OU
 floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18

Assessor and Mrs. David Rhoades were. among the Stratfordites who motored to New Haven Saturday to see Princoton defeat Yale.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18

Practical experience is death blow to illusions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18
New Books

New Books "The Test of Scarlet" by Coningsby Dawson,
 S1.60 "The New Decameron, "
 $1.@ "In Pawn to a Throne Deruetra Vaka, SLIGO "Yellow Men Sleep" Jeremy Lane, $1.6 "The Search'' by Grace Livingston Hill,
 $1.5O "The Builders, ''
 Ellen Glasgow, $1.6o
 Main floor. Narcissus Bulbs In boxes with holiday greetings, some with art pottery bowls, 35, 60, 75 cts up to $40
 Stationery Section. The "Savo'
 Air Moistener It is filled with water and hangs on the back of the radiator. A neat device to keep the air of the room moist and wholesome,
 $2.25 and $2.50
 Basement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18

Mrs. Irving Garlick and daughter, Helen of East Broadway, have re- turned to their home after spending a few days visiting friends in Mil ford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-18
STAMFORD

Stratford, Nov. 1S.-(SpeciaI to The Times). - There was an unusually large attendance at the services at the Bethany church, last Sunday evening. A fine musical program was given. Mrs. J. Braun of the Salva- tion Army of New Haven rendered three selections in beautiful so- prano voice. An orchestra composed of Harry Kent of the Salvation Army first violin; Harry Synder of Bridge port, second violin, and Herbert Bar tram, cornet, furnished the music Miss Bertha Bartram assisted at the piano. Rev. William Nichon, pastor of the church, possesses very fine voice and favored the audience with many numbers. Adjutant Braun Of the Salvation Army gave very stir ring lecture on the work of the Sal vation Army in New Haven. The rescue work of the Land was es- pecially noted.
 Adjutant and Mrs. Braun will leave as soon as passports are secured, for India where they will take up mis- sionary work under the Salvation Army banner.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-29
PAUL SMITH HERE ON
STRIKE QUESTION

Paul j. Smith of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor is in Richmond to
watch the labor situation. Mr.. Smith
was in Richmond for three months in
the summer and fall organizing labor
unions. He was in St. Louis when he
received a telegram from Washington
instructing him to come at once to
Richmond.
Smith said he was not informed as
to conditions in Richmond and did not
wish to make a public statement until
he has made an intelligent survey of
local conditions.
In speaking of the general strike
that has been discussed by labor men
here Smith was asked if he did not
think it poor time to strike when so
many men were out of work. He said
that in most cases it was true but
that circumstances altered cases"
Smith is expecting information from
the war labor board the latter part of
this week concerning progress that
has been made by the board on the To-
cal labor hearing.
The Brotherhood Of Carpenters and
Moulders' union met Tuesday evening
to consider the strike question.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-29
PRISONERS ARE We'll
TREATED BY ALLIES

German prisoners have exactly the
same rations and work the same mum
Der of hours, get their candy and to
baccO rationS, and fare just as well
as prisoners possibly could" wrote
Master Engineer Donald B. Johnston
in letter to his parents, DR.. and Mrs
M. +. Johnston of North Tenth and A
streets.
Johnston explained that since
Christmas they had not worked one
half day (the letter was dated Jan. u.
His letter written at Camp Strath
coma and Mt. Royal. Saumur, follows:
Have received no letters from you
for some time but did at last receive
the package of socks and assure you
they were very welcome. l have now
complete outfit of knitted apparel
all Of the best possible workmanship
and l certainly do appreciate we'll
made garments and the care used to
make them So Please thank every
one in my name who contributed the
socks Today, New Years, we also
had a good meal and holiday which
I celebrated by sleeping.
81 am now a master engineer and
am in charge of the highway repairs
the highway lying between our camp
and the town of Saumur. Apart from
the fact that I have not the proper
equipment and very little material for
mending the road it is fine job.
have had twenty-five German prison.
ers to do the work and will have TWEEN
ty more tomorrow. They have rain.
coats, etc, and work rain or shine.
Sunny France does not show up
very well this time of the year. We
have rain every day and nearly every
night and are lucky that we are in
a sandy country. All the low-lying
fields are lakes now and the Loire is
only prevented from coming up to
the camp by the wall along the river
The country is so fiat that all the
bitches are full of water which does
not flow away.
Last Sunday I spent the day with
French family and talked French to
my hearts content l met them the
previous Sunday when they visited
our camp. They have home in
Paris and live here in summer only
except this year they expect to stay
all winter. They were very hospitable
to me and I had fine time.
II am to take leave soon and plan
to go to Toulouse with a sergeant
from Company B, who is originally
from Terre Haute, He talks consider
able French and we should have a
good time A lot of the boys have
gone to Nice but I have seen Italy
and would rather see southern France.
Another thing we look forward to with
pleasure is sleeping in real beds and
sitting on real chairs.
We have no information at all about
when we are going home. Give my
regards to all my friends"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-29
WAR ATTITUDE TO
Be RESTATED AT
QUAKER CONGRESS

I The fundamental purpose Of the
World Conference of Friends to be
held in London Aug. % to 20 of this
year for consideration of means to Sc
cure a general and lasting peace was
set down in December 1916 by COM
mittee appointed at the London Year
ly Meeting In May 1916. The purpose
OF the conference given by this COM
mittee is defined as follows:
"To consider and restate the testi-
mony of the Society of Friends regard
ing war and international relations
generally: to discuss the bearing Of
this testimony upon the existing inter
national position and upon other as
poets of life, individual and social;
and to consider methods for the pre-
paration Of the society to uphold this
testimony, and for the delivery of the
message in all the world"
The committee also agreed that if
the purpose of the conference was to
be fulfilled, preliminary investigation
would be necessary, and proposed to
form commissions to deal with the
FLOWING subjects which American
Friends were likewise invited to form
commissions to consider:
1.-THE fundamental grounds and the
precise character of the testimony; the
implication of the testimony in nation
al an international relations; the i'm
plication of the testimony in individual
and social life; problems of education
in relation to the testimony: the life
of the Society of Friends itself in view
of the present demand; and the meth
DDS of propaganda"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-29
Soldiers with Dependents
May Be Brought Home

If case of real emergency exists in
your family, either from lack of mon
ely or because of serious sickness, you
may be able to bring your soldier back
from France within the next few
weeks.
An order has been received by Law
renee Handley, head of the Richmond
U. S. Labor Bureau, saying that in
structions for immediate discharge of
such cases have been sent to General
Pershing. This applies only to men
enlisted or indicted after April 1,
1917 Men enlisted before that time
may be given furlough, but not dis
charged Immediately.
Applications may be made for dis
charge either by the soldier in France,
or by his folks at home. In either
case he should have letters proving
his case. Persons wishing to ask di-
rect for a soldiers discharge, should
write to the commanding general, A.
E. F., France, describing the emergen-
cy fully.
An order has also been received by
Mr. Handlcy saying that soldiers who
have no jobs may be kept in the army
at their own request, but may be dis
charged as soon as they wish after
they find outside work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-29
HURLEY PROMISES
MERCHANT
] MARINE PROGRAM
Fleet to be Sufficient to Make
U. S. Independent Of For
eign Shipping.

PARIS, Jan. Backward N. Hurley,
head Of the Shipping Board. announc
ed today his intention to return to the
United States on the Leviathan when
she sails again from France. after his
examination here into problems con-
nected with the merchant marine.
Mr.. Hurley said that he felt certain
that the American people had deter
mined to have and maintain mer-
chant marine sufficient in size to make
It certain that they would not be de-
pendent on the shipping Of other ma
tions for their foreign trade, and that
the demand for such shipping pro
gram was virtually unanimous.
AS soon as the armistice was signed,
he continued, he had recognized that
great many questions would arise
in connection with the American ship.
ping program that would require first
hand knowledge of what would be
done by other nations engaged in
shipping. and he had come to Europe
in this connection.
Mr.. Hurley said that now that the
war pressure had been relieved Ameri-
cans and others interested with them
In shipping under American registry
were anxious for definite information
concerning future plans for mer-
chant marine.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-29
U. S. TO DISPOSE
OF SURPLUS TOOLS

A War Service Bulletin received at
the Richmond Commercial club from
the United States Chamber of Com
merce, regarding surplus of govern
ment supplies says that at recent
meeting in the office of Director of
Sales facts were brought out which in
Dictated that the immense and vague
figures recently circulated about sur
plus government owned tools would
soon be on the market We're not war
ranted. 1t is hoped, the bulletin states,
that industry can absorb within rea-
sonable time all the surplus govern
ment owned standard machine tools
without being seriously disarranged.
The following tentative agreement
which has been said to be highly salts
factory to representatives of the gov
eminent and to trade has been made.
The inventory of all machine tools and
equipment which is being made will
be expedited to the greatest extent.
AS soon as it is known that a quantity
of machine tools is available for dis
posal. the manufacturers of these tools
will be given an opportunity to pur-
chase them at a price and on terms
of settlement which will be satisfac-
tory to all parties concerned.
In case it is impossible for the
manufacturer to purchase his product
outright, an effort will be made to
arrange for the marketing of the prod
uct by the manufacturer in an equit-
able manner, securing for the govern
ment and the manufacturer alike the
best possible terms. In case both these
methods of disposition fail, the mate
rial will be offered for sale to the gen.
eral public in manner prescribed by
law"
Director of Sales, c. w. Hare. has
expressed a belief from his present
knowledge. that the War Departments
surplus of building material will not
cause any serious inconvenience to the
trade when it comes to be disposed Of
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-29
Lining Cost at Eastern Hospital Vas
Less in 1918 Than in Preceding Year

The cost of living during war con-
ditions affected inmates of the various
state benevolent institutions In a
marked degree, aDDrding to an anal
ysis of the report of the Legislative
visiting committee for the fiscal year
ended September 80. 1918.
For instance in 1917, the subsist-
ence cost was $719,332 in the benevo-
lent institutions, and in 1918 the cost
was sG93,S72, the report shows, and
that in the face of the higher cost of
food prices. But more noticeable is
the differences in per capita cost at
tho various institutions. The report
shows that this averaged from $40 to
s157 person last year.
The report of the committee will he
accepted by the legislature as basis
to fix appropriations for the states
institutions for the ensuing two years.
and will be a means of determining
the necessary tax levy to raise the
revenues. Legislators say they expect
to hear demand for central COM
mittee to purchase supplies for all in
situations. Governor Goodrich has ad-
vocated that plan.
If the per capita cost of subsistence
at the Central Indiana hospital for the
insane, in this city, obtained the total
expense for food for the insane pa
tients under state care would have
been 25 per cent. higher than if the
per capita cost at the Eastern Hos
pital at Richmond, had obtained. or
nearly per cent. higher than if the
cost at the Southern Hospital had pre-
vailed, but rs per cent. less than had
the per capita cost of the Northern
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-01-29
URGES ACTION TO
keep UP STATE
FOOD STANDARDS

Standards set by the state commits
sioner OF food have been lowered dur
ing the war, according to letter re-
ceived by William A. Hunt city sani-
tary inspector, from H. e. Barnard.
food commissioner for Indiana. Much
time has been taken away from this
work for other purposes and producers
and distributors of food have taken adj
vantage of the fact. Intensive inspec-
ton is urged.
The letter follows:
1.-THE past two years have been Ia I'd
on our organization. We have found
il difficult to carry on a war abroad
and at the same time be one hundred
per cent efficient in our regular duties
at home In our own instance, as you
know, our entire staff has been occu-
pied with the enforcement of the food
control act. You have also given much
of your valuable time to this vitality
necessary work.
During the last year our food. drug
and water labora tories have been torn
out, rebuilt and refitted. They are to-
day again in operation and we are
now ready to receive samples for an
alysis.
The reports our inspectors bring in
from every part of the state show the
! urgent necessity of intensive inspec-
! ton work in nearly every class OF
food producing or distributing estab-
| lishments. Perhaps we were too OPP
| timistic when we thought that the
grocers and the restaurant keepers
would observe the sanitary laws dur
ing the war without any attention
| from our department. The reports
i that we are getting show that when
our work was interrupted the stand
| ards we have established for santa
ton were lowered.
We must take immediate action to
put our industries back where they
were. The sanitary laws must be OBJ
served to the limit. know you are OF
the same mind with us. Won't you
advise us as to how conditions are In
your city? II we can help you let us
do so.
We are again ready to receive SAM
pies, especially of products which on
account of high prices are subject to
/ adulteration. In this list is lard, saus-
age. and many soft drinks. 1 shall be
especially glad to receive the data in
all cases where fraud has been prac-
ticed. Our inspector will be in Rich
mond SOON"