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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19

chemistry. The development of the
 manufacture of both cane and beet sugar in the United States may pre- vent a saccharine scarcity and has greatly stimulated chemical research. There will also be exhibited at the meeting the new American made nac- charimeter. an instrument devised for the testing of sugar Hithereo such an apparatus came from foreign sources.
 AS the extension of the American dye industry is of great comm ercial importance, as well as a factor in preparation for war. there will be much discussion at the Qneeting con 'cerning the future of thfS branch of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
Making Kalailari a Garden

''All Africa needs" every one from Africa says, ''is more water and more good people," Turning the vast Kal- ahari Desert in South Africa into a garden spot is one of the new pro- jects. This desert covers some SO0,- 900 square miles, and is sandy and dry beyond any present use. It is proposed by irrigation to bring into being in this immense area a lake twice as big as Lake Erie. The Chobe River in the long ago ran through the Kalahari Desert and the propo- sition is to dam up it's present course and turn il back to become the agenc
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
ROWLAND DRY GOODS GO.

for making happy homes for the thousands of immigrants that are to be attracted.
 Rivers and lakes disappear in the Dark Continent. It seems as though much of the vast territory of the continent might dry up and become as Sahara and Kalahari. Lake Ngam. n British South Africa was describe, ny Livingstone as a vast inland sea aow it has become a body of Wate- some twenty miles long and but fv miles wide Once there were lars rivers in this regions now they a sone- At times in heavy rains, t.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19

Responsibilities, will discuss the mis- sion of chemistry in this era in which the industrial life of the nation is quickening.
 It is expected that the meeting will be one of the largest in the history of the society, owing to the importance of St. Louis as a center Of the, chem ical and drug trade, and also to the increasing dependence of all forms of industry upon chemical research. The membership of the organization is now more than 14 900, and it has near ly tripled in the last ten years. It is expected that by the close of 1920, ac- cording to the present rate of increase, it will exceed 15,Ga0.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19

chemical manufactures. It is estimat ed that 75 per cent of the manufac- turers in the United States require dyes.
 The members of the society will be mayor of St. Louis, and Dr. W. A Moves, president of the organization, will respond to his greeting. At the
 general meeting to be held in the
 Hotel Statler, an address will be made
 by E. P. Costigan, of the Tariff Com-
 mission, who will speak on Chemical Industry and Legislation pr. Chas.
 HI. Herty, editor of the Journal of In-
 dustrial and Engineering Chemistry,
 officially welcomed by Henry w KeI whose theme will be Victory and it's
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
Let Ouiijja talk to you!

Great fun, if nothing else. And there may be real foundation for some folks belief that Ouija has mys- terious power to reveal things.
 Newer ones have a new type of hand-rest-and they are ready at $1.50.
 Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
FIFTH DISTRICT
 DEMOCRATS PLAY
 PINOCHLE BOUND

The Fifth District Democratic club played off the third round in their pinochle tournament last evening and Team No. comprising E. Daucer and A. Crossn1an is leading The tourna- ment will come to an end next Thurs day evening and after that date the Fifth District win be open to meet any other Democratic club in the city for a pinoc1aIe tournament Any club accepting this challenge may com 1nunicate with MT. M Small, chair man of the social and recreation con- mittee.
 To Heal a Cough
 Take HAYES HEALING HONEY. 35c-Ady.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
Bright little Spring kerchiefs.

Very sorts that women will like most-because they have touch of some charm ing Spring hue.
 A number of novel pat terms at 25c.
 Quite a number with little colored figure in corner 19c.
 In quieter tone = pure white with edge of lace or with self embroidery in cor ner-35c.
 Center aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
Fine French kid gloves--- s. 50

Soft and supple and fine grained kid.
 Of true French excell- ence, both in making and fit and appearance.
 White or black, either with self or contrasting en- broidery- $3.50.
 Novel chamois gloves in the true yellowish color of chamois.
 Laundered easily and without harm; quite smart - $2.50.
 Children's pretty Easter gloves if lambskin tanned to look like kid. Handsome shade of tan - $2.5O and $3.
 Center aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19

level of the country is covered with water as far as the eye can see; but it quickly dries up. The estimate is made that in a hundred years this section of Africa will be seemingly d
 npeless desert like the Sahara.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
Boys special Shoes--- S3.85.

Limited lot of regular $5 shoes for boys $3.85. Tan elskin with stout elk soles, butcher cut Scout shoes, tan or black, special tanned leather Real $5 shoes in all but their special price of
 $3.s5.
 Main floor, rear.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
Boys and book bargains.

Routed out a bunch of stories for boys and girls; the worse in appearance on the outside because of hand ling or showing.
 Not harmed in interest," and that is what counts!
 James Otis's Boy Spies and Navy Boys series, regu- lar 50c-35c.
 Girls books of m any titles, were 75c to $1.5O- 5Oc and 75c.
 Odd books for boys, num- Der of them, were 75c to $1.5O-5Oc and 75c. Main floor, rear.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
Shop every day before 6.
See these smart coats and dresses.

Not once in hile but practically every day, more things arrive to convince that pays see How land clothes first
 Goats with distinguished air, for example $295O. Of fine soft firm wool velour, with back ceverly pleated in effect belted with belt equipped with big pockets given finer effect by large butons lined with rich silk in fancy pattern and color.
 And of the new 36Inch model which is so satisfac- tory to great majority of women- $29. 50. Navy serge dresses of two charming new styles $19.50.
 One style with short tunic braided in unique fancy fashion, beted-a really fancy dress of pleasing effect The other style on the overb1ouse order with little ripple giving overbouse extra charm Embroidered in silk and in quietly rich fashion. Completed by grde quiet dllHns rioHness sen '0r0 oreSS or $19.5O.
 floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
DANGER IN WET FEET

You can avoid colds by taking ratI,er Johns Medicine to build strength. .zAdv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19

FOR sALE= room house hardwood floor, hot water. heat, electric lights, gas and garage Lot 5ox110 in Devon Price $5.0oo- Peter Gleason, 2s8o Main street. Strat- ford Phone.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19

CORTKN c ROCKWELL. plumbing and heating: joSbing a specially Corner Main and Hillside avenue, Sna6ord- D1e6~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19

Arthur Beardsiey = Sutton avenue will spend the weekend with friends in Boston, Mass
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
Double e-Service high-school suits.

New and fine for boys who are growing to young-man- hood.
 Double-Service suits with two pairs of long trousers.
 Regular young manly suits, with smart new-model vest and coat cut to fit youthful figure - but with true manliness in every square inch.
 Handsome woolen mix lures in gray brown, tan and green, sizes 16 to 2O- $33.
 Front basement
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19

Miss Grace Bee<s Of Bridgeport wal 8 viixtor with friends in Stra&1ord yes terday afternoon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19

Black stockings
 of light weight. For / women:-fine black cotton stockings with mock seam, deep of color and smooth of fit 65c.
 For children: = excellent mercerised lisle stockings, 1ustrous black, light weight -75c.
 Just two from a-dozen- and-one seasonable sorts.
 Left aisle. rear.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
High time to pick suit, Men!

Two weeks from that day is Easter Sunday. Indeed it is high time to choose suitI And there is fine lot of suits for to choose from here.
 Kuppenheimer suits lead the list. In fact, they lead the procession all the land. Pure wool fabrics, thorough careful tailoring splen did sensible styles, through-and- through goodness Other good suits, too IT built for by competent tailors. Plenty of good worsteds, tasteful soft cheviots, cellent serges. of good pattern that man could ask S30 +o GzI, to choose from. %oO to %f f0. springish shades quiet dark mixtures every sort
 floor rear
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19

Dr. D. williams has rented the office recently vacated in the Futile build ing by Dr. RosenkUaDs and will open dental pariors in the near future
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
one dollar.

That dollar is not extra charge for membership in the club It is applied at the price of the machne just the stores regular cash price, But you will 1t in small amounts at convenient intervals Not dollar nor a cent extra!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19

A meeting of the Stratfortt Realty company was held in their office in
 Linden avenue last evening
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19

The members of Oronoque lodge o1 Odd Fellows are planning a fraternal visit to Housaton5c lodge of Derby on Monday evening of next week The trip will be made by trolley, a special car leaving the center at T:s0 D. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19

The many friends Of Attorney How ard W. Cd6tis and E. Earle Gariick win be interested to learn that they have associated for the practice of law under the firm name of Garlick and Curtis They will be located in the Security building in Bridgeport
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19

It was erroneo1Szy announced in this column last evening that the Democratic caucus would be held on Thursday evening of next week. wher it should have read Tuesday evening March zS
Evening journal., 1920-05-20
{S}.HE.IINSEDER5!ssa:1: 1:sS1]

Well. one thing they can say in
favor OF the boxing promoters and
managers-there is none in Fort Leav-
enworth or Atlanta"-says Tom
Walsh.
Martin Burke. New Orleans heavy,
having outfought Al Reich, is due
some recognition. too.
There's considerable resemblance in
the pitching Of Jim Bagby compared
with that Of the old master, Christy
Mathewson. Jim doesn't care now
many hits they get slong as he can
keep them from getting runs.
There are a lot Of pitchers in the
American League VINO would like to
be with the Indians this year. The
Indians are hitting the ball hard and
it doesn't take the best pitching in
the world 10 win.
With two pretty fair box artists to
help out Bagby and COveleskie, Speak
Evening journal., 1920-05-20
warn GIVERS TO
SALVATION FUND
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bystandcr outside the salvation
Army Industrial Home at Second and
French ssrets. as one OF the Army
wagons drove up with a big square
piano.
s'Noi at all" replied Adiutant Pr
nest W. G0rhani In charge or the
Army's Industrial work In Whining
AYou don't mean TO ten me you
are going to fix that thing mp ana sen
ID. do YOU 2" .he bysiander asked.
t'les. but not as a piano, replied
Adiulanl Gorham 'Mhcn 10 leaves
ne Workshop as our finished prod
uci, instead OF a square piano, ~ VIII
be nne library table, several library
boxes. several wife baskets ana lneie
sill will be something leii over 70
use FOR other purposes as Nley pro
sent themselves a.
Adiutant Gorham then told how lne
piano, aflRr being sent 10 iile Worh- IN
bottom used 20 make a tdDlc. rue
sides would be polished up and sew
ed infn boxes. while the wire strings
that formerly poured out lno
thoughts OF music masters, would De
wound into baskets. The feaNs Wouiu
be sent TO piano rcpaiinrs VINO Woulu
use them IN replacing broken KEYS
on other pianos. e,.,
Army Industrial Home but what Gan
be made use OF In some prohlaDie
manner. Thus waste Is reclaimed
and occupation given 90 men and Wo-
men who may be "doWn but arc
never out" While the $4,000 fund
which is being raised i'm Wilmington
IS not Intended directly for The IN
dustrial branch OF the Army's opera
fi0ns. but largely for rem0deling inc
building bought for the Army al
Fourth and Shipley streets, neverthe-
less when one branch OF the organi-
zaiinn Is assisted. 10 naturally follows
that all others derive some benent.
just now hall racks are coming
unto style all over Delaware, Penn
lsylvania and New Jersey. The high
dean. lanky ones especially. Thl
~.kind that mother used years ago
are making their appearance. Ac
wording to reports received at ih'
Industrial establishment here, hal
racks are The most popular ware be
ing sold by the industrial branches
IN the middle east. No sooner doe
On IS. A." wagon pick up a hall racl
KAN some discerning woman goes u
Che Industrial shop and gets It.
Evening journal., 1920-05-20

eyes. Here's part Of me-" It said,
"the rest is coming soon Then.
two arms aad two legs aud a long
body slowly appeared out Of the pill
low slip. leaving 10 quite flat and
empty on the line
'GraWly Calerpillarw cried Nancy in
surprise.
Guess again" !" corrected The crea-
lure. stretching out in the sun. But
that's what used 10 be. You're moi
so far wrong 10 stretched and
stretched and yaWned. and finally four
wings Of yellow and blue and purple
and gold unf0lded from her shoul-
ders.
Mrs. Bullernyr cried Nancy In
amazement. "Oh, didn't mean tC
hurt you"
scarcely felt IT," laughed gay Mrs
Butterfly. trying her wings, "becaus,
the cocoon was thick I'll fly ava,
now 20 the Land-Where-Spring-ls
Coming, but I'll not bother Mr.. Red
/ bird 10 take me-"
And she nuitered Off on the colder
| beams OF Mr.. jolly Sun.
Copyright, 1920, n. h. A.
Evening journal., 1920-05-20

Nancy pinned the little white silk
pillow that she had found In scrub
ip Land. TO clothes line where
Mr.. Jolly sun could sprinkle IL win
his beams.
She thought she would air 10 ana
beat il dixie her Mother did M pill
lows at homel and send ii with Mt
Redbrd TO The Land-Where-S -Sprlng-ls-
Coming. so that ne birds could get
the SILK 90 make comforts for their
babies. So she called TO Nick TO bring
her stout switch.
Whack went Nancy right on the
plumpest part OF the pillow. "Ouch "
suddenly came a muflled voice from
inside. Don't, please, I'm coming out
as fast as / can
Goodness" said Nancy dropping
the switch In her surprise. who
what IS N2"
"I-II tell you in minute" said
the voice. lust as soon as ! get my
head out only please send Mr.. Red
bird away
Scarcely had Mr. Redblrd departed
when a head popped up out OF ihe
pillow. a head with two big, bright
Evening journal., 1920-05-20
AnAREIIA.

Arabella, which is bestowed in all
good faith by fond parents only to
be cut down directly to the more con
yenient Bella, is a name OF great
power and dignity. II comes from the
eagle" series OF lcelandic names,
which are responsible for many Of
the appellatives popular In English
speaking countries.
Arabella signifies eagle heroine, ~
The frst lady TO bear the name was
the granddaughter OF William the
Lion, of Scotland, who married Rob
ert de Qulnci. Another Arabella
was she. who with her husband, Johl
de Monlpyneon, held the manor @
Magdalen Layer In the ThIrty-nintl
OF Henry Ill.
The Normans, who made radica
changes In an names that did no
Evening journal., 1920-05-20

The player, weary Of his dun,
prosaic bush career.
Decided he would seek the aid
or some efficient seer.
please help me to a big league BERTH
He told the psychic cuss:
He slipped s. in his mitt,
Asseverating thus
81 wouldn't care how | could field
Or anything like that
If | could only get a hit
Each time ! come to bat.
81 wouldn't have a single kick
Nor reason for. complaint
If every time | come TO bat
I'd hit it where they amt"
"rve worked lot Of cryptic stun
And solved some problems, Kid
The seer admitted. but the thing
You ask cannot be did"
Babe Ruth was a little slow at first
I'm paving O ffthe inslallments for that
Si25, 900 outlay OF the Rupperts. But
when he gets two hOmers and a triple
in a day he makes up for the tardi-
ness.
At last they've begun calling the
Cincinnati Rsds-'A wonderful ball
club"
Carl Tremaine tops off a knockout Of
Mason by 0utbOxing Pal Moore AND
/ when a boy can yerfOrm these two
/ stunts he's worthy Of recognition.
Evening journal., 1920-05-20
er could count his chickens in.

"Never again'-ihat's what all the
managers say after one Of these cele-
brated spring tours Of the South. But
in the winter they begin thinking
about the money again and stage
another one.
Willie Hoppe plays with the worries
and gets S2O.50O a year. About the
same price Babe Ruth gets for the
same work.
Georges Carpenter is an all-around
guy. He has a lot OF accomplish
ments. II he remains over here long
enough he'll probably learn how 10
brew his own beer.
"A father should make a playmate
OF his SON. the story said;
The yOungster gave joyous yell
When these few words he read
The kid then hastened TO his dad
And said: "Oh. father, you
Admit, of course, this dope is right"
And papa said. Il do.
well il you'd be my playmate, pa"
The lad went on, perhaps
Nou'll sit beside me on the floor
And shoot a game OF craps.
Evening journal., 1920-05-20
cIIRpnISE Panty

A surprise party was given Miss
Jennie Derickson on Saturday night.
at her home near ralleyyille. in honor
OF her fourteenth birthday anniyer-
sary. The evening was spent In
games, music and dancing.
Those present were: The Misses
Louisa Husband, Marjorie McGaryey
Bertha Greenfield Viola Webster
Vera Edmonds, Elma Cox, Emily L0l-
ley. Amelia Greenfield. Amy LLOYD
Nest8 Webster, Myrtle EdmOnds. Ra.
chel R0lhouse, Florence Talley. lsa-
bella Webster, Madeline Lloyd. Carrie
/ lalley and Mary Webster the Messrs
/ William Clark, Millard Cox. Richard
Greenfield, William Rolhouse, Eliht
Evening journal., 1920-05-20
TOWN MOURNS FOR
DROWNED CHILD

MILFORD, Del, May 20.-One OF the
most heroic battles ever Naged for
life, and in which death was the vic
tor, was fought here when local ply
sicians and a specialist. assisted by
number OF trained nurses. endeay-
ored TO ian back The spark OF life
they claimed was still In The body OF
little 3-year-old Francis Walls. son OF
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walls. who fell
into mill race and apparently
drowned. The child Nvas discovered
floating in the waller about 3 ,. m
a specialist was brought from Lewes
Milford IS now In mourning for the
oh.ld who was beloved by The town.
Evening journal., 1920-05-20
SOCIAL AND PERSONALS
nERcIIEs CIIrR DANCE.

Arrangement is made by the Her
cules Club OF a dance 10 be held on
Friday evening June "A, in the ball
room Of the Hotel dupont. This Will
be the sixth and last dance by The
club before summer, and Will mark
the close of what has probably been
the most active and enjoyable social
season experienced since the clubs
inception. The entertainment COM
mittee Is planning affairs for the
summer months. and give assurance
that there will be no lag in the
clubs social activities
Evening journal., 1920-05-20
ENGLISH MAIDS

LONDON ~ Mlstresses and maids
alike are interested here in the edu-
cation law recently effected. Gem
eral servants who ceased school at "A
must now return 10 continuation
schools" an dattend them until they
are i6 years old. Each child must at
tend 800 hours a year and the law
Will punish housewives who do not
suspend work for the "htlle gen
eralau
Evening journal., 1920-05-20
PARAsO1.s TICKLE
pATSY,c PALATE

L0NDON-Keepers say palsy" a
bear at the geological gardens here.
suffers from the dclusion he is a goat.
A sign on the cage warns visitors
'BeWarei This bear snaiches um-
breIas-" He eats 'em. so It's said.
Evening journal., 1920-05-20
RUSSIA WANTS
FAT pIAYNyRIcUTS

PPEIROGRAD-Fat poets and falls
Italian novclists appear an economic
al the mstigation OF Maxim Gorky.
famous novelist, Russian writers are
10 receive an extra ration OF meat.
oatmeal and chocolate.
Evening journal., 1920-05-20
TRANSPORTATION
To Philadelphia
and Chester
stopping al Pennsgro,e
STANDARD TIME.

TIUUVIHU HI TfnISTrOle
STANDARD TINE.
Leave Wilmington. Fourth St-..,
Wharf. ard philadelphia, Chestnut Sfree,
Wharf, daily, except Saturdays ana Snr'
days, 500 A NJ, 1900 noon and Va y n,
On Saturdays and sundays, 7.3O. 10 s1
A. NJ, l30, AIS and 700 p. NJ
Schedule in Eject April 2oth.
Leave Wilmington $50, 100, 300. II oo
A NJ, LOO. 500. 500, ZOO, 800, II. 100 =. al
Leave Pennsgroye 4-50. G15. 500. 10 00
y o'clock noon. 200, 400. GOO. 500 and
1000 p. NJ
Boat for charter for evening excur-
kions.
Evening journal., 1920-05-20
LAUNCH RIG OCEAN FLVNFR

C0PENIiAGEN-The biggest motor
ship in the world has lust been
launched here for an English ship
ping company. The ship Is called the
Afrika and is ii5 feet long with a
displacement OF 1900 tons.
Evening journal., 1920-05-20

This period viii be advantageous
for travellers TO study Want Ads. 10
would also be well 10 look TO the
Want Ads for the renting and selling
of homes
Evening journal., 1920-05-20
Mns nAsKEII. E.NIrnrAINs

Mrs. Harry q. Haskell entertained
The Wilmington Garden Club at Hill
gate Farm on Monday afternoon. A
full attendance Of club members en-
ioycd the occasion.
Evening journal., 1920-05-20
AT THE McALPIN

Registered at the Hotel McAlpin
from Wilmington during the past
week have been:
A. X. Smith. r. H. Murray. s. S.
Meyers SAINT, Mr. and Mrs n. w Tom
linson j. keesey. Maurice Lee. W. II.
stevens. Paul Hesslcr. W. NJ Handy,
q. Rocker, Frank Lindsay. C.. Sry-
nord. John Lindsay, 4. r.. CLANCY II.
Gruhb, II. l.. Hopkins, j. n. HIATT. j.
$. Rupert. Henry l.. Marsh. Mrs. NJ
Thornton NJ j. Thornton. q. +. An
dcrson, Edward lobbins, II. +. Dine
W. r Swint, ElWood Souder, r.. n
Lylle. W. Van Berle, Allan NJ. Lind
say. w G.. Taylor, II. c. Nandersloot
Mr.. and Mrs ID. Starkc, q. B, Hardesty
Jr.. A. p. Pitcher. DR.. and Mrs. Juliu,
Flaks. Mr. and Mrs. G.. J. Marks, RALPH
H. Ewert. ". H. Roosa, Mrs. A. r.
/ CLANCY, r. ID. Fulton, William p
Piper. Clarence +. Brown. Frank w
Armstrong. w. II. Farmer, r. j. Elmer
H. a. Montgomery. Jr., Mrs G. VI
Spargo r. A. Walter, l.. j. Finnan
Jr., j. p. Joeck.
-O-0-
The work OF the Want Ads end
only with IN satisfaction OF thci
| emplOyer.-Ady.
Evening journal., 1920-05-20
.yY4@+@ Ma~.A.ss
Copyright, 1920. by The Wheeler
syndicate, lnc.)

ralley Clark Webster. William Der
ickson, Phillip Husband. William
Webster, Joseph Derickson. Mr.. and
Mrs Jerome Price. Mr.. and Mrs.
Watson Talley Mr.. and Mrs. Clark
Websler and Mrs. j. nericksOn.
Evening journal., 1920-05-20

sound like French. cut Arabella down
TO Arbel my Lady Arbel" was the
title of the unfortunate Arabella
Stuart, whose history is familiar TO
all Of us. II Is chiefly due TO this poor
lady that Arabella gained such vogue
and had such widespread usage in
England
Arabella's talismanic gem is the dia-
mond 10 promises her faarlessness,
success. and Is set In gold and worn
on the left hand, true and abiding love
Thursday Is her lucky day, and her
lucky number The violet is her
flower.