Clmshnas Aprons
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firmwanddoeeedswlss. insertions various de-
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ymmvadousstylss. . .l .
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J. I. MALLETTE
fl Wafihgton It. tenth Norwallt.
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53 WALL ST.
J. D. Jackson noawnu .
OPTICIAN Phone 43.
Everything in the Optical Line
eves EXAMINED FREE
The Twentieth Century Christmas
Santa Claus no longer uses sleds and reindeer.
11.. aeroplane is more modern.
Housewives need no longer use old style coal or wood
stoves and separate gas ranges.
THE DUPLEX ALCAZ‘AR
'rwo RANGES IN ONE
1a made for the modern housewife of the twentieth century.
It is an ideal Xmas Gift, will please the whole family.
The Duplex Alcazar simply requires the pushing or
pulling of a lever. Either fuel can be used separately or
hothat thesametimewhencverdesired. ltistworangesin
one. Surprise the family with a Duplex for Xmas.
Come in and let us show you the points of advantage
m Duplex Alcazar possessed by no other Combination
Buy Your Boy an Erector Set
An educational toy that will develop inventive ability.
SETS ARE OF VARIOUS SIZES.
We will gladly show them.
' [Albert D. MORGAN So. Norwalk
. not"
. to“. now being made to bring the
‘ border forces up to was strenxth. Gen
. peace or for service in war."
~ written Bentomher 80.
.. «in! lento. meklns the {wee 42 per.
' Steam Dying 8: Cleaning Co.
Fennel] km ns Bridgeport Steam Dyeing a Cleaning Co.
Silk W Gloves. Blankets Ind Lace Curtains Cleaned.
, H. LYNGE, Prop.
249 State Street ~BR'IDGEPORT—
Stencgrapher
(male) Wanted
raphers, male and female.
J
(:33 now open.
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Also Bookkeepers and Scene:-
CALL and let us til you
of one mmm ensu-
own Business
willing to mnhs nominees to: the
protection he eats end the Ito-try
pa in m M is no reason
why one M's soa‘shonid no out
and m at be trained to oeteuu
wither unmanned hersensrhorol
tunes (O was trauma or give service.
'qu only democratic method is nor
any than us his youth to become
.quod in order that he may rende.
stolen: service it caiiod upon In
was.”
sailing up the question oi’ the Na-
tional Guard in its if stains,
General fleott declares the training
period of 75 days to thee years pro
vided by the new National Defense
act is wholly inadequate.
in my judge-it,” he says, “it pro»
eiedesthis loreslrouheiag-adelt
for we: service until it has received
at least six months additmai trsia.
in; in time of war."
The report reiterates the opinion
that it takes a year ot intuitive train,
1M to note n soldier and adds that}
the country and congress awe-r to
have a vital misconception of thedscta
is this regard. Unless the Federalis-
ed guard whieh centres! substituted
tor the citizen volunteer army advo-
essea by the General Ital can he giv-
oo creator amnion General Scott
says. the essntry loose a serious alt-
nation.
"And it is very doubtful.” heoou-
tinuea. “if we will be able to do .1)!
ant. keep the force recruited. The
dlriiculty that is on being experi
cured in obtaining recruits for the
render army and for the Notional
Guard in service on the border, raises
sharply the question of whether we
will be able to recruit the troops
authorized in the National Defense
in spite of the prepnmlnoss exits-
lion utimulnted interest while the of
oral Scott anew, three months of
reornltine left many national guard
units stiii below minimum strength
Every econ was made to get the men.
he says. a housetohouse canvass he-
inn condmted in some sections.
"’1 be fella-e." says the ”port.
“should make the Dhaka people to
realise that the volunteer system does '
.nm. and probably will not live up
ei'hrnthe men we need for training in
General Scott wives at length statis-
tic: on fho Rational Guard mobiliza-
tion nvsllnhle when his moo-t was
He shows
”ml in eleven states with 10.000 en-
rolled guardamen at the time of the
«all. more than 10 percent. lulled to
rnurnnll and 29 percent. (if "it! 1'9-
vvvnlMer could not pass required phv-
Mot. "w menu's When it .went to
the horn”. Drought no to war
nwnrtb. in- ms. the three would!
have been 75 percent. art-en men and
months.
‘m‘veue lures pmhahlv hold von"l
for the rntire hodv of the Notional
Ward." the report adds.
Ar. "treats force of in 090 om-
m-z-r pm] pm N the Irnnrd were
NIH-term] into the federal mien IITI~
«l-rr the on" and about 110957 wore
or the border It month and a hall
sin-r the call was Issued. The gen-
ervl commends hiIriIlv the othelonov
of the railroads in handling the mob
llizntlon.
(trmv. tho r-mrt run" that thr- Im-
vtup was 99170 short of its nuihm‘lwtl
Ktrrntrth on August 31 last. Wol'm
Ms-wh it when concrete; authorised
krlrgtmr tho net-w up to War strength
hv MMM 20000 men and August Rl
onlv 8.463 ,addltionni men were en-
rolled -
"It is coon for very sober con-
elerHnn at the part of rum citisen
nf the rountrx. when the fact. is fully
nr-rirmtood' tuneful Mot luvs that
“flu units of the National Guard and
em: lnr army have not been recruited
III) to war streneth in th- «this we
hnvo just pnnseri thronth."
The report shows thst the mobillz.
rd aninnal Guard force not only was
more than 97.000 helm war strenvth
but was more than 4.000 below nuth
orixf’d minimum peace moth.
General Scott ones a drastic cen-
£0":th law to protect military sor-
rots' in time of warand' sublime with
hrs approval the draft of a proposed
statute d-awn by n special board of
mm and new officers. it Would
l
l
l
] Wear er,
‘antbnrlre the president to prohibit
publication of facts. rumors or spam
lotions rexardlnz military matters ex
will when passed by a. censor, the
penalty being a fine of not more than
2100th or imprisonment not to ex-
ceed three years or both where a per
son or oiilcer or agent of a corner-n
lion is involved, or n he of 720.000
Mn re a corporation is invoked.
The report of Brigadiervaeneral
Chief of Coast Artillery
which accompanies that of General
aloft, says that $322th additional
roast-s over t guns proposed
to in nddad to the coast defenses in
the mom approved by canyons
““0an for war purposes for mail .
Tut-nine to rrc'ultinz in the retailer ,
sum summons mm
m
Mmmaasmmns
Criesoi to ‘a day to: their so:
so the state during the past yea . Iv
sprains to the report or their. wort
illicit they have instilled with 00x
Ni‘uflohomhveraisedne..
no troops for this set-vies.
Judge Advocate-General Crowds: inl
N- Mon. also made public. reviewsim
assertion records for eight hack
rosin ionisation“ mm immune or .
flHW manhunt
The Writing Desk
for a personal gift
“ One’s very own desk
is a treasured possession.
in choosing, let it be the
best that can be found,
. for it is going «first a
lifetime, taking on per-
sonality from the one
who uses it, and then be-
come an heirloom to be
revered and held. in affection.
Never did the Read Furniture Galleries hold a
more interesting line of Mahogany and Oaken Desks,
in all desirable styles, than now. All are the produc-
tions of genuine craftsmen, the cabinet work and fin-
ish of the highest quality.
“John Hsneoelr" Desk, a fine model of the orig-
inal Hancock Desk, solid mahogany inside and out.
Every American knows the signature of this scholarly
statesman of Colonial times, and 3 Hancock Desk is a
desirable piece of fumiiure. $8500
Black front Colonial Dosh. solid mahogany in
side and out. One of the finest Colonial models,
. $ll4.00
Fumed M Desire in the attractive light or.
brown finish, from $9.00 to $35.00.
French Writing Desire in mahogany, oak and
.birdseye maple, from $12.50 to $41..00
Golden Olk Ms. $10.,50 $13.50. staoo.
827.00 to $31.00.
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Mahogany Desks, $1150.817.50.$24-00,529.00 {
to $135.00.
An eqseeialy fhe value In heavy Mission Deslt‘,
brown fumed finish, for “500
V ' Fourth floor.
Cushions and Pillows
The Upholstery Shop presents an array of iuxu- J
rious Couch Cushions and Pillows of unequalled lux-
ury and beauty. 'Square, oblong and round, large and
small. Bolster Pillows that are finished at the ends
with puffings and shirrings. Round Pillows of softest
Oriental satin. Tapestry, velvet and velour pillows
that are practical as well as good looking.
Fro-ISLSO up.
W Km“ ml “am” Omelet Fans
of “fin Cleverly arrangedio
Eccentric little Neck" fold the omelet at the
8'6“ ' critical moment. exf
' penenced cook will touch
Lingerie adornments, . up hm; suclft 13“ pan.
. ~ um, o In
did other pretty trifles, the center, two ha es,
, $1.50.
momma
2563.. ~ :-.‘
705,185 “in
8115‘
AM
“is“
Breed or cake mixers,
". Spoon or Posing Knives":
v
27'
Material for Gowns
AI waist and chess pate-sen pedal“
Honky lanes. '- El
Attention is directed to the very satisfactory as.‘
sertment of ’laffetas, Satin: and Charmeuse in all;
shades for street and eve wear.
(human, 40 inches wide, 3 ii: 3
Satin. 36 inches, all 81. 75. 5
Tsffetae, 36 inches, $1.50. $1.75 and 52.00) i;
. Changed: I. mm. to PM . \a 1'
Dark effects, 81.75. 2
Guaranteed dark plain Taffetas, $2.00
Main floor. .
Fancy French China ; 3
i
A host of pretty dishes, the little odd things whicli
every china-loving woman is always glad to receive:
Beautiful wares and attractive decorations, with gold;
lines and gold handles.
Patty things for the breakfast tray that goes to2
the boudoir. .3
Unique Sets for the lea table.
Trays and necessary articles for the dressing table.
Earthenware Teapots. r
English Earthenware ol
the deep warm lustrous
brown, nice jolly little teat,
pets that make one antici-v
pate a refreshing cup, _,
‘40, 50and60cts. 3‘
Three sizes. ’
.. Basement. 3
The Housekeeper Appre-
, , , UM“, Ki“ Engraved
cum Stationery
Food Choppers.
Pyrex (liege Were for cook-
me,
Spice and Cereal Sets, to keep
the pantry attractive,
Nickle or Aluminum lie-tiles,
Pans, ten or coffee pots.
A set of Kitchen
it is a short while i
Christmas, so if a gift is
- intended please get orders
in early.
Cards or -
Paper separately,
59 cts. 1?
or Combination B‘oxes, i‘s
with the die.
.. r Main floor. d
rolled in a nice glass
towel and tied with ribs
bon makes a fine gift.
Basement.
l
Fancy French. Goods.
t
A. Mitre Frame W
'of your choosing may lid.
decorated with butters,
N-flies, milkweed fluff, Ogle
meadow grasses unde‘g
the glass. A touch
personality. “all
$1.75. ,3m
. . use
'A‘ large case in the
illillinery Shep has been-
given over to the dismay
of a line of exclusive
French articles. Bags,
Baskets and other fancy
articles for the dressing
table or personal use, all
most desirable.
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According to the report died withlphone cuisines. 01:70
the germ. molasses on hand bond. :7;
dimensionless-mi. ms.
was 0282.10.11!!! unionism re
, cortisone.“ on court tees tee wit
.Ies'see'. 'l‘ha“n amounts mar”.
total, $1,212.98.
at 05 n any, $1.:I00 miles): of 11,-
'70! m at
3% W
4.1808 and ”MB for 2,478 renewing”
of lioness at-‘l apiece. For expendi- m
not. 3125.31. “"8 spent. for hrllitlll. days at $5 a day. 8890; mileage of
examination 7. 41" miles at s cedts n mile. 0122.51;
floods .in the report to the governor.
M “mend.“
WWW“ Wufimnudeto tires
moose»— Named-husnu.é$
everneadiw'rmInh‘ thislin's,.
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“OF! AND FAITH. ‘ 1
Hope is the boy. 9. blind, headlong
pleasant fellow good'to chase swat.
loss with salt; faith is the grave, '
experienced yet smiling man. Hop!
lives on tutor-once; one eyed
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mdtsei‘rsiityothm snoosss.but W,
rm counts certainly on failure and -
totes Web‘s defeat to be a for“ ;
stamps. $7:
MW.11.;65 total,
Misha” Omit) salary for 238 days
5 cents a mile, 8351.:03
hone “pulses. $7.15: bond. 07;
“.15.“; total, 31.
Neumann. salary tor 178
55 51: stamps.
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finultien. he is filled with collation“
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