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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
REFUSING PARDONS. AGED WOMAN DIES
 SER VzzVG SENTENCE

Raleigh. N C.-Sarah wyckof. 7s years old. is dead today in the stat, prison after i2 years Imprisonment during which she five times declined pardon at the hands of as many governors and after she had lived to learn that a death bed confession had completely eKonerated her Of the charge for which she was sentenced
 Forty-two years ago Sarah wyckof entered the state prison to serve a life sentence as the convicted accom- plice fin the murder of her husband.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
GIVE MEASURES
 TOCOMMITTEES

Hartford. The general assembly be- gan its second phase of business pro- cedure today by placing all measures heretofore introduced in either branch in the hands of committees In each branch bills and resolutions offered last Friday were given current refer ence and an effort was made to clear up disagreeing action on bills The only committee which had hearings assigned for today was the commit tee judiciary. which took up a number of uncontested judgeship res elutions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01

Wesley wyckoff. in the mountains of North Carolina. The convicted prin- cipaI. a negro. was hanged. Three years ago from inc mountains came word that a deathbed confession had a5solved inc woman of connection with the tragedy. Then for the fifth time she refused a pe-don. explai,- ing that she WAS being treated well. that time had shattered all her reia- tions with her family tn the naoun- tains. and that she preferred-to stend lher last days amid surroundings Shs had learned to know so well.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
SOME ZERO HOUR.

Halifax, N. Nova Scotia's drinking men took ga stitch in time" and are smiling today despite the fact that the order in council prohib- iting importation of liquors into the province became effective last mid night
 Steamships which arrived ust be- fore the zero hour brought hundreds of cases of intoxicants and consignees hasrened to claim shipments to pre- vent their confiscarion by temperance act insDecto8
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
NEW COAL FIRM
 INCORPORATED

Incorporation papers for the Con- se1idated Retail Coal company of Bridgeport. were filed today in the office of the Town clerk, The firm has an authorised capital stock of s56,oo6, par value S160 share. and will start business with a ca pitaf of sao.oo0. Incorporators named in the papers are John T. L. Hubbard and Clarence R. Hall. both of Fairfield and Roy E, Clark of Bridgeport
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
Tangle WH BeODerS00n
 Officers Su1

held by Shelton Trust company which considered doubumay be paid before the end These will nearly s9OOOO approximately S60O said to have been illegally invested Edward w It also reported that the difference will be made who have become interested the addition S2OOOOO. posted the the benefit of the put the institution back O its feet
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
WOMEN TO PROPOSE

London-Sir John Cockburn. in a lecture to the Women's Freedom League. declared that women have not only equalled but surpass in every field of endeavor. He said it is time for women to take the lead in court ship and do the proposing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
VIRGINIA WAS MULISH.

Virginia Sutler resisted arrest yes- terday when Patrolman Langyel at tempted to take her into custody. se- vereiy lacerating his hand with her teeth, and kicking like football player. She was finally locked up with an additional charge added to the original count of breach of the peace. Lansyel received treatment at the Emergency hospital
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
MARIE IS BALEY.

on a jury they will have to take me into court by force." declared Miss Marie Lloyd. the famous comedieane. who was summoned for jury duty in divorce co<rt-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
GENERAL A CoBBLER-

BeIgrade-Boris MelnickofT for merly a general in the Russian army in the old Czarist regime. has opened a shoe maker shop in Belgrade. He is a refugee from Russia
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
CONSIDERABLE ya,IP,

Hartlepool. Eng.-The mother-in- law joke was reversed when Mrs
 Margaret Alderton. aged 1s. brought suit in West Harteipool court for sep- band was infatuated with her mother.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
HOU Odd! But None tle Less Inter
 esting-Read On!
PORCELAIN COINS.

Dresden, Germany-Porceiain coins of small denomination has been put in circulation in Saxony superseding paper money. The new coins can be washed and made to look like new.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
THE WEATHER

Weather forecast. New Haven and vieinity-Genera1ly fair and slightly warmer to night and "Wednesday.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change In temper1aure-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
SKATING STILL GOOD.

Yesterday's miniature blizzard did no harm to the loo at Seaside Park. The board of recreation announced today that skating Is good.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
TIME TO PAY
 PERSONAL TAX

Today Is the first day for paying personal tax and many who are sub ject to the tax called at the City Hall this morning for the purpose of pay ing up. The tax commissioners of flee will probably be kept busy for some time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
FOR TRANsATI.ANITC FLIGHTS

London.-The royal air force today successfully tested a new type of air plane engine which. it IS believed. will make transatlantic flights prac- ucable. It weighs a ton, has IS cyl finders and Is capable of 1o55 horse power,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
TO-DAY PROFILE.

Tod1y's profile and Identification will be found on page six.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-01
START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT

By subscribing for The Bridgeport Times. Write or telephone The Bridgeport Times.
 Business Department: Barnum 1208
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27
New Philippine
NightgOwns

|,oiJ %G uaInty materials and en-
Ior 'Oery as any woman could ask
na5o ana they are, in addition,
Ne Me- entirely by hand.
h a ~ t;n woman would want to take
rs,rme 1 ome and labor to make these
n" st for such little prices.
OH Stty.e at $2,65 and two styles,
iii anaNIng hand drawnwork as
as hand embroidery, at 1885.
ihird Floor. Csntrall
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27
Four Good Black
Boots for Women

Black kidskin lace with Cuban
heels or with wider toes and mill
tary heels.
Black calfskin lace with wide
toes and military heels.
Black kidskin button 9th mar
row toes and Cuban heels.
Price $10.75 n pair.
lFirst Floor, Marksu
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27
Brassieres and
COrSetS for Less

Rutiled brassieres for slender
women, broken sizes, $3.50.
Lillian brassiereS and ban
deauX, 90c to So.
Madame Lyra corsets of pink
broche, topless and with elastic
band, 1915.
Others for tall women have
long skirt, low bust and strong
boning, $4
(Third Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27
office Supplies
One-FOurth to One-Haf Less
Diaries, 25c to $3.50, hitherto double.

laries, 25c to $3.50, hitherto double
Desk calendars, 12c to $780, formerly twice much
price f' ' ~ ~ ~
% typewriter paper (second sheets whe), $l.25 ream
saving of 25 per cent.
uG black ink, $l5O quart, formerly 80 per
ITt black ink, 70c pint, formerly 30 per
urt blank books, l5c to 1926 each, formerly
(Third
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27
New Lingerie
BlOuSes Show a
Touch of Color

~, r"Slc 6 are three very pretty
III III 9SPrIngIike styles that women
a ~ nm, ma are especially nice to
,D, N WIN their tailored suits or
p"patr sSr skirts. They are all
'"peo>Ircly priced at 1885.
Fhird Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27
There's a Charm About Young
WOmen'S New Spring Suits

~ Quite and different, the suits of dark
@ tcotnc, sports velous
NHngIihe checks and coorings
coats are rather short often hang straight from the collar and
embroidered all like that stunning dark
@ with black silk embroidery Collars youthful
u Wc coats often fasn the throat with of the material
oang used bit of color introduced occasionally add
u'n " martness and there ideas in sleeves
h are quite distinctive, the prices go
~"e are IA to 20 year sizes
(Second Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27

Please observe that the furniture
stock affected by this extraordinary
deduction is not any ordinary depart
ment store nor furniture shop collec-
ton.
1t is the Wanamaker assembage of fur
niture accepted as the largest, most varied,
most valuable in America.
1t is the Wanamaker assemblage of fur
niture known far and wide as superior in its
qualities to any other.
1t is the Wanamaker asser1blage of fur
niture that for years and years has been so
steadily gaining in favor and in fame that it
has become practically daily occurrence for
us to fill furniture orders from thousands of
miles away, from every state in the Union,
and from many foreign countries.
1t is no job lot of furniture nor "sale-con-
structed" outfit; it is no production over-plus.
1t is the most desirable collection of furniture
in America, and the opportunity to buy from
such stock at 335 and so per cent deduction
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27
office Furniture at 1919
Per Cent Deduction

This is news of instant interest to
thousands of business men who want new
Office equipment.
There are small desks, large desks,
double desks, roll-top desks, chairs of
every sort, settees, office tables, directors
tables, filing cabinets, sectional bookcases.
The collection is large one and the
variety excellent, but it is only fair to say
that this is a case where the ripest apples
will be the first to drop off the tree.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27

is an opportunity that has not been paralleled
in the whole history of American furniture
making and selling.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27
A Deduction of 33H Per c.
With the Exception of Certain Lots at
Deduction of SO Per Cent

1t means all of the imported fur
niture.
1t even includes the beautiful and
precious stocks of the Little House, so
much admired by architects and dec
orators all over the United States.
And it also means--note this UeL,
YOU business nen!-our whole collec.
ton of office furniture; desks, tables
and chairs, typewriter cabinets, filing
cabinets, sectional bookcases and
everything of the office furniture de-
scription.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27

Store Opens at .
PhladeLphias Great Sale of Furniture Will HaUe Its
NeU Fiction

"The Splendid Folly" by
Margaret Pedler, $1.90. A
romance with memorable
and appealing woman in it.
"The First Sir Percy" by
the Baroness Orczy, So. In
which the gallant Laughing
Chevalier makes his reappear-
ance.
"The Girl in Fancy Dress"
by J. f. Buckrose, $1.90. A
tale delightful and light as a
feather.
"The Sisters-in-Law." by
Gertrude Atherton, So. A
novel of San Francisco society.
thain Floor, Thirtcenth)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27

Please observe that this extraor-
binary horizontal deduction does not
apply merely to certain selected lots,
it applies to the whole vast collection,
the most celebrated and admired col
lection of furniture in all the United
States.
1t means all the bedroom furni-
ture, suits and separate pieces.
1t means all the dining-room fur
niture, suits and separate pieces.
1t means all the library furniture.
1t means all of the magnificent
upholstered furniture.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27

HE method simplest in all the history furniture
There w There Mill be pulling OFT OF
the Wanamaker SaeS but N be the only
ind large figures the face OF
these tags plain stamp saying 3s96 "5096
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27
WANAMAKER'S
WEATHER
CLOUDY
WANAMAKER'S
Store Closes at 5

starting according to our established with three
days of courtesy give the public opportunity inspect the
goods and make advance eectonsFrday Saturday and
Monday. Advance will be recorded of Feb
ruary l, and deliveries will begin O that date.
ovaue theSa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27

In the matter of values, the Sale is
to be far and away the greatest it has
ever been our privilege to offer to the
public. And like all great things, it is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27
WOmen's Fine Fur-Trimmed
Wraps Again Lowered in Price

This being the second time that the
beautiful garments very close to half in
There only about thirty ALL however, but among
The hanomest have had this Winter
imported models The materials include velour,
m dnc, Bolivia and The fus mole, squirrel
% nutrta Hudson seal dyed mukra Australian
m and monkey.
Inc prices SIS $500 and the values remarkable that
1--we expect these wraps to very quickly.
FIoor,C Contra
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27
Single Pieces in
the Lamp Sale

A few fine individual pieces
such as are still to be had:
A large alabaster lamp, 40
inches high, price $125.
A Chinese pheasant table
lamp with gold-fnished, hand
chased base, two-light, $67.50.
An iron table lamp with
marble base, gold and steel
finish, and basket of metal
flowers with amber glass
petals, $S5.
A brass table lamp with
marble base, gold and verde
finish and metal floral decora-
ton, $3.50.
(Fourth Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27

based upon the simplest of PROPOSE
tons. Every piece of furniture in ou
stocks, from the smallest to the great
est, will be offered during this Sale
with
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27

There is as much furniture at SO
per cent less as would stock an ordi-
nary furniture store.
There are many complete suits of bed
room, dinng-room and library furniture
There are hundreds of separate tables
and chairs, there are upholstered pieces, there
are even complete suits of wicker furniture.
These things at so per cent less of course
will go very quickly Those who wish to take
advantage Of first selection should come to-
morrow next day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-27
$50 WOmen's Winter Suits
A Fine Miscellany at $35

of them samples and the odd lots
but they all fresh remarkable
Indeed this new lower price The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. wool
Eo and tweedsare of fine quality the lnng plain
fine also; and the workmanship is admirable.
e severely tailored others mitailored being
an lot there different styles of
VOd Winter colors.
Price $3j.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-03-12
DRIVERS CAN ASSIST ROADS
In Going Up Hill. Particularly One
Paved With Concrete. Right
Side is Favored

Drivers can do as much, almost,
for the maintenance of good roais ds
highway engineers" declares Alfred
+. Masury.
DID you ever notice" asked Mr.
Masury. lin going up n hill, particular
ly one paved with asphaltic concrete.
that the surface on the righ-hand side
OF TIE road is wavy and rough. while
that on the left-hand side is SmoOth7
We'll. the reason Is this: The e1-
ira traction required to climb the hill
wears and tears the surface, while
there Is little or no traction down hill
Another thing. the rIght-hand track
OF the road In either direction is the
one which Is worn most. This is be-
cause af the arChed surface OF the
road which throws the greater weight
and strain on the right hand side of
the vehicle and consequently the right,
hand side of the roadway Truck
builders and wagon makers have even
adjusted their aXleS and springs So as
To withstand the greater strain on the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-03-12
Accurate Weights More Profitable
Than Guessed Weights"

place him on the level with the dealer
so far as knowledge Of prices Is con-
ccrued, but unless the farmer has a
set of scales available he cannot use
this knowledge.
An accurate set of small platform
scales should he part of the farm
equipment, and every farm safe should
bc referred to them. If mounted upon
rollers they can be moved from place
To place as their services are required.
II without rollers, they can be moved
i'm wheelharrow. They should be
kept in building that is as free from
dust and moisture as possible. and
should be tested with standard
weights at least once year. In
some states the tests are made by
law 10y an official who makes the ad-
Justment necessary To restore the scale
TO balance or. II this cannot be done,
condemns the apparatus and seals II
So that II cannot be used again until
repaired
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-03-12
FOUND AFTER 55-YEAR HUNT
Daughters Succeed in Quest Started
by Their Mother-Located
Through Priest.

Omaha, Neb.-FOr more than TWEEN
ty-five years Mrs. Catherine Flannery
searched for her brother, John Rush,
who left Ohio for the far-of West and
never wrote home what he was doing
or where he was. When she died she
past on her quest to her two daugh-
terS, Catherine and Elizabeth. They
never gave up the search. With the
beginning of the new year, however,
they finally found him-after j5-year
quest-aud the family reunion which
will soon bee held will Ice one long TO
he remembered.
John Rush, prominent citizen Of
Omaha and now turned seventy iS the
uncle for whom the girls searched so
long. He left his sisters home in Gin
cinnati in 1865 TO seek his fortune.
He reached Omaha in 1866 and be
came established here. Early failures
made him forget TO write, and when
he did his sister had moved.
His nieces found him through a
priest who was going through Gran
ger, Iowa. where one Of them was liv-
Ing. Rapid exchanges OF letters con
tirrued the relationship.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-03-12
POOR EGGS INCREASE PRICES
Percentage of Spoiled Product Shipped
to Markets Is Very High and
Oiscourages Trade.

In shipment of three cases, or 90
dozen eggs, recently received by II
Washington Cd. c. commission firm,
1917 dozen were condemned by the 10
cal health department as unfit for
food. The percentage Of bad eggs
shipped into the markets is very high,
reducing trade and discOuraging con
sumption, say specialists of the bureau
of markets of the United States de
partment of Agriculture.
II n few eggs in the dozen are bad
the housewife pays eXorbitant prices
for the sound ones. The dealer always
prefers to handle good eggs. for spoiled
ones injure his business reputation. A
deduction for spoiled eggs also makes
the shipper feel that he Is not being
treated in good faith by the commits
sion merchant.
Bad eggs then are loss TO every
one who handles them. Every egg
marketed should be of unquestiOnable
quality.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-03-12
RcprisaI.

There's "A little boy in our town who
was given n puppy for Christmas, and
the gift being at the puppies axe when
everything l0Tils good 10 chew, he bites
harder sometimes than he should. One
morning, several Days after Christmas,
the little dog ran bowling from the
room. When the little boys mother
inquired what WAS the matter he re-
piled: "Ilc bit my finger, and h" can't
learn 10 stop bitin'. so bit his ~
Topeka Journal.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-03-12
Answers Most Purposes.

Such equipment will answer most
farm purposes. but larger set OF
scales Is occasionally required TO
weigh cattle, hogs. hay, or other ma
tcrialS too heavy or bulky to lift upon
The small platform. Very often a
merchant whose place of business is
centrally located. or farmer who
ives on a main road leading into town
finds il profitable investment ta put
IL a set of pit scales for the use Of
farmers and others who are bringing
bulky material To market. When n
Turner knows that he can drive his
cattle or his loaded wagon upon the
nlHtf"ra Of pit scales without going
vi, of his way he will he less inclined
20 lump off harmful Of hay or sell
his stock 10y the head. The owner Of
he scales receives small fee for his
-crviccS and the farmer signed
-tatcmcut of weight which is the basis
f payment when he delivers his load
70 the market or shipping yard.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-03-12
Vaccine in Whoopina Cough.

Reports on the use of vaccine in 40S,
cases of whoOping cough have been
collected by an Italian physician,
showing excellent results in a large
proportion, but In 100 other cases
tber" WINS no apparent benefit. Im-
provement, with IA marked lcssening
or disappearance Of the spasIHs. was
the rule when the injections were
made IN the first ten days Of the dis
ease. In advanced stages, few cnses
showed great benefit, but improve
ment was mostly only transient.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-03-12

purchase and pass upon the Crcdcn-
tialS of each animal 10 be turned loose
on the ranges was appointed.
Under this plan, during the grazing
season of 1920, 105 IIercford., %
ShorthOrnS, and six Ahcrdc"n-AnEuS
bulls were purchased 10y the StHckmen
through their associations and placed
upon the range. II is estimated that
at the end Of the season of 1920 the
stOckmen had not less than POO regis
tered bulls on their ranges. resulting
i'm great improvement in the grade
of steers turned out.
The Forest Service of the United
States Department Of Agriculture as
sists these local associations in en-
forcing the rules which require that
the same kind and grade of bulls be
placed on s@G>E19el rsnge. Pnmits
to Craze on the national forest pas
lures are refused those who do not
conform TO the asSociatiCl's ruling
and who have not paid their share to-
ward the purchase of the association
bulls.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-03-12
SUITABLE FEED FOR HORSES
Timothy Hay, Oats and Corn Are Rec
commended for Animals Doing
Average Work on Farm.

RatiOns recommended for average
horses doing average work are. fifteen
pounds of mixed hay, ten pounds oats,
four pounds wheat bran. II you would
rather feed your timothy hay to the
horses and save the clover for COWS
the following ration might have use
on your farm: twelve pounds timo-
thy hay, seven pounds oats, seven
pounds corn. These nre for one days
feeding.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-03-12
SOY BEANS SOWN BROADCAST
Farmer May Secure Larger Yields ~
He win Sow in Drills Twenty
Eight inches Apart.

Soy beans can be SdWH broa}'a>t
and harvested for hay much the same
aS you would clover hay, but You can
get larger Yields if you SOW in drills
y inches apart and cultivate. II you
sow quite thickly in the drill they Will
not get so coarse but what, so"h IN
this way, they can be made into hay.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-03-12
1T COSTS MONEY TO GET SICK

Save money and suffering by keeping
Vacher Balm handy. II used in time
It prevents Colds, Coughs, and Sore
ness from getting bad.
There Is nothing better. avoid imi-
tatfons.
Ask your druggist, or send for free
sample. f. W. VACHER. Inc. New
Orleans, IS-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-03-12
SECOND CUTTING OF COWPEAS
Under Favorable Circumstances Plant
Will Sprout Again After Being
Cut for Hay or Seed.

Under favorable conditions CoWpcaS
after being cut for hay VIII sprout
again from the base. Considerable
pasturage or even second crop of
hay or seed Is sometimes produced,
especially in the Gulf coast region, II
good moisture conditions follow the
first cutting. Ordinarily, however hui
single cutting can be obtained.