‘-
Itfi'ixt «wa »; 2-...
MAKE OUR OWN BASKETS.
flat- Hu Stopped loam-tattoo of.
Cheaper-Ones.
..WASHWGTON.IM¢
browned" tote
“nitration term re
mhummmm. it is
rfi'wwaoumpmarof aniovestiga-'
3'
'1'“ ”on m {be indulltry mile public by ,
. $1- in. commission
‘ -of cheaper haskets virl
rm 'bas stopped Prior. to the war
v Germany was the largest maker or
' the commodity for American
1nde.’l‘ben Japan. will had taken
up the task after the blockade of the
. German coast, was compelled to re-
W a’lanse-eaport trade in thus}
”‘8 to this munlry because oi.’ on 3W4:- maul-mumm ed the late Pastor Russell as heat!
hcmw in ocean freight rates from charge of studies in the Norwalkl'llah .ol the international Bible modems
Q to as» a 1m. .21
_ tn nus country. says the commis-
“Smart. scarcity of labor. strikes,
1‘33
101 the finished article from 100 to 200
lper cent. As a result many of the
large menial consumers are im-
'lngto altbstitute malaise“ made or
luanteaiinucbe. pastures-Id and wood
veneer. .
mm and canon tasketmaking“
{in this country is chiefly a household
industry. The manufacture of splint.
'or wood veneer baskets is carried on
‘in factories, and in this fine the kit-g
erican manufacturer no no conuntr
tion from abroad. Livmodl. N 1.,
with the sole exception it New lurk
lcity, turns out more widow Wis
than any other place on items. 1
A pro—war output of between 10, 000
land 15,000 dozen annually has been
iexceeded materially in the last yeai
em. for some time past, left today-
1or Mt 031mm. 8011:8111. when;
”M mt 0f ”iota-m “a Mel-Int} W 3‘th “Cldm ‘bnmeb
W ”W9 resulted in a rise 2h! Dulce d the Wind flutes Bilnlltcoul- lnoon .at Rutheriond’shome. 1224311“)
I -4
of quality and distinction ,
11 ODERATELY PRICED
l
BEDROOM
in odtl‘ pieces 0r complete sets-1
all finishes.
. thi...‘
worhh $1.39—May Sale price .
burouudi hrou'u 1.111111x
aprons chihhrn s dresses. etc.
price
n“... .........
n..tterns and colors; worth
1).)
dresses and waists:
.in various handsome colors.
5113K WARP POPLINS, 36 inches 1151111. in 1111v1',
licltrium l',11s1'
black and 11biir~ M111 Halo pricc ......................
SILK TAFFETAS. 31? imhes 1111111 in black 111111.1511lgi1111,
1open g1'ccii.1nustn..rd plum and overr
coloi —-Mn1'\alc m 101‘ .......
DRESS GINGHAMS. in checks, stripes and plain colors fm‘
.........................
YARD WIDE PERCAIES, fine quality for house dresses
dresses, bungalow aprons, shirts. blouses, etc, in a variety
yalds to a custoiurr) ......
GRIFFON VOILES,(laiut_1 floral and other
inches widc;11ill make up piettilv into damn
i SILK REMANTS, film lot of skirt, dress
lengths of 'l‘aii'cia, Messallllt‘s, t‘ rope, Peon do (I vgi 11-, etc.
Most. all are full1 yard wide,
N
......................... 990
Russian
iun‘, battleship,
771:
other desirable
....................... $1. 29
; 20c qualitp—Jllu)
Sale |
19c
250—M11y'Salr price (limit
......................... 19‘, a member of the association. denied
tlt‘s‘i'ms 07 that there was any disloyalty in any
' " " " or the publications. or that the or-
stunmer ganizution was a medium for the
...:t‘ (tullllh—Mln Sale 'pl'lt‘t‘ ....... . 160 spread 01‘ German propaganda, He
PlSlflRRflSSlll’S
‘also alleging violation of the txadin:
sf with the ,enemy law.
1:. lStates Marshal. were: William F. Van
. Imblfl'fih, 66. 71 Orange «ti-eat: .Gioo
- Columbia “Heights.
,vin.
.1 ‘second indictment with sending unonerl
.to Germany and were heldln
n-‘ball on each indictment.
3.18M. night after
"(111111114 .Students' Association unei and
. Hicks street. Brooklyn, the property
‘1 of the association. to John G. Stevens.
'7 of observation by Federal agents of
lthe publications of the association.
ESome time ago the association adver-
tiscd the publication of "The Finished
. Mystery." 11 posthumous work 10! Pa:-
2 Canadian Government forbade rthe ctr-
;the ground it was an argument against,
war and tended to obstruct ,recmitlnx
cloak.
’ Government took aim1la1' action.
his age as 48. He is 1a tall. heavy set.
-' impressive looking
'tucky colonel moot; his associates.
'7' he is called Dr.
DORSEIVS .
MAI/V. em a moms .573. l
i Bridgeport
Annual May Sale
F or Home Dressmakers
BLACK SILK cassava, 1-11-11 111.111, 1.111 11,1s1111111‘q1111111 y;
‘guilty. with permission to charge the
' film SW1
Rutherford and Five Asso-
ciates Aeneid n11 Toto
milndifiuenh—yho‘
leaned of lit—Ii In,
Allcd met Cal-
spiracy— Others “Traded
With Elms” 1
1
Joseph T Rutherford, who succeedi
Association, and live associates in the
Damion of the Watch dinner. «he
Bible Students’ 'lombly and 10le
News were arrested «yesterday after
his We. Brackish. on Mrs!
indictments charging 1011111111111; :to
obstruct and restrict enlistments and
‘Besldes‘aut'hertorll. those who were
rameawd by James ”M. Mower. llllited
vanni de Cecca'. '1 09; A. Hugh Mc-
Mullan. .41; Robert .J. Martin. 40. and;
Frederick A. Robson, 33. all of .123
One indictment.
nharg'ng conspiracy was found against _
De Cocos and Rohison. who were held,
in 32.500 ball by Federal ..Iudgc Gar. |
The other four .are charged in ,a ;
52,500
Bethel Home Given Is flail.
All all 1111111 weieaadmitted to ball
the othccrs oi the
tnansterreo the Bethel Home at 13
who acted as .boudsman.
Yesterday‘s arrests were the retail.
tor Russell. Almost immediately the
culatlon of the book in' Canada on
and in fact war-nothing ‘leasf‘t‘han
German propaganda under a religious
A few week. ago the United States
Rutherford. who Is a lawyermgave
individual. who
dresses after the manner of 11 Ken-
Rutheriord. and some-
times "the Judge” lie occupies the
old home of Dr. Henry Ward Beecher
and according to Asistant United
Stairs Attorney Charles Buechner. the
association of Which he is the head
collected upward of $300 000 'lrom
mombei students last year.
Rutherfoid at the request of the
Fodetal authorities summoned his 11s-
acetates from "The Tabernacle." asl
the place at 13 Hicks sheet is known. '
to his home.
Rutherford is said to have remarked
to Marshal Power. who was seated in'
the lawyer's study:
"I want to tell you. Marshal. that
on are sitting now on the very spot
where Abraham Lincoln sat when be
appointed Henry Ward Beecher the
envoy of this country to Great Britain
during the civil war."
Hintc Slackers Became Members.
When the Russellitos wrro arraign-
ed before Judge Garvin Frederick W.
Sparks. counsel, entered a plea of not
plea or enter a demurrer in :1 week.
it was stated in Marshal Power's of-
fice that three others who are away
on locturo tours would be arrested.
Two of those arrested returned only
yesterday from similar tours.
When the six defendants ware ar-
raigned. Assistant United States Attor-
ney Buechncr intimated the Govern-
ment suspected that many slackers
had. Joined the association in Order 1
gen exemption as divinity students,
and that their tees for instruction had
gone into the general funds of the or»
ganization.
Attorney Sparks, who is said to be
.11 and waist ,. l
asserted 'therorrosi‘ud men were “un-
swerving in their allegiance to the
country."
"But it their utterances were heeded
I make this price. possible); 101: quality—in the May Sale at.
' .. quality 800th: $1. 50 value-~May Sale price . .‘ .......
_ .; WE
. forthreeomrter or fullest
worth $1 50 to $271 a-rd——Ma_v Sale price . .' ................ 996
UNBLBAOHED OOTI‘GN, 40 inches 1v.idc excellent for
making .up into sheets. pillow cases; will wash white in a -
short time: 22% quality—May Sale price 171::
These for the Housekeeper
WEBER!) TABLE DWI, fine heavy weight and
good wearing will lil'lillde!‘ beautifully; bleached 'snow
white and an neat designs; worth 59c; (limit 10 yards to a
customerl—Mm Sale price ........................... 4410
m1) TGWELS, made of bleached Clash, neatly
' henmwd fol hand 01 dish towels; strong and good quality;
math lSc—May'Sale price ....................... 12 1-2c
' PM TOWELIKG, good weight and absorbent; bleached, '
with neat fast color red borders: (limit 10 vat-(ls to a
elstpmer);11c- quality—«May Sale price ............ 8 1.21: ’
WNNAPMS,1RMI1‘ hemmed of bleached mer-
scribed Damask. in various patterns, (slight. imperfections
.50
' (Limit 12 to a customer).
DIAPER CLOTH, pieee of 10 y,ards 18 inches wide, first
.fil'JD
BEBE”, size 72 x 90 inches; good quality,
beds; finished with 3 and 4 " _.
m0! .Wty’ 11:3: Balet price .......... . . . 99¢
iwmforsingleand
t2teacaatomer)~.
1 -1 11m
'wus second, 34;
we would‘noi have 1.500.000 young
men in the army now,.tlghting for this
country and democracy." Judge Gar
yin remarked.
Regarding the charge of trading
with the enemy. Attorney Sparks de-
clared that if there was any violation
of the laav it was a purely technical
one. and had to do With the sending
of $600 to the association's agent in
'Beilln. who, he said. was without
funds.
MANY NEW RECRU ITS.
This State Broke its Record Last
Month.
April broke all records this year for
army recruiting in Connecticut. 300
ecnultc outside the (limit having been
accepted and forwarded to the recruit
depots from the regular army recruit-
stations/at New Haven, New Lon
don. Watebury, Bridgeport and Hart.
lord. Fifty-live were .reiected fair
physical defects. New Haven led the
state again. with 24 recruits; Hartford
Bridgeport third,
with 33; Waterbui'y fourth. 26: New
landed, 16; Meriden, 13; Manchester.
12,- New Britain, 10; )ilddletm, 'I.
and. the rest from 50 other towns ondl
cities. Approximately 500 vein-hm
.apfili d tor enlistment as shown by says thlit evaryi‘
W. "31. m. ammonia!
flout ‘ ‘ . 111
. 2 m. .2; ...
(Mia/ted. 1557
New Line of Wash Dresses
Qualy attractive styles for house
and porch wear.
Take it all round a woman is at her ease in a
dainty wash track .on her own pinch. These pret-
ty dresses are allthat email be desired. They are
designed ’for comfort
with loose belts, roomy
pockets and low necks which are the distinctive
features. Buttons, pipings and contrasting color
combinations furnish the trimmings.
Chambrays, plain
r
and striped, $100 to $3.50
.. ‘ :» ow and Females, plaids and 01111111.
mitosis of. fluids and
checks, in colors, .
. “-.
stripes, large and small
$3.76, $3.05 and $0.50
Second floor.
Little Books for Little Folks
These beautifully illustrated books in won-
'derful coloriugs are from the Volland Company
,which produces so many artistic cards of greet-
ing.
1 “Sunrtyi‘lhymcs {or Happy Children."
5 “The Little Red Balloon."
50003.
*The Princess Finds a Playmatc;"
, "Just for You,"
"Tales of Little Cots. "-
”The Wise Gray Cat. "
l
i “The Wise Momma Goose,"
MW Freckles Frog Made Hersclt Pictty."
~ ~
"81in and Soap and the Lost Baby,"
each.
25 0118.
each.
"Greta and Palm in the Tea Cup. "
I
/
A Card
l.-._J
Main floor.
for Mother
-" Sunday will be Mother’s Day. Pretty and
ni'tistic cards, just the kind mother will like, are
here in varied assortment.
A little sunny landscape.
1:
‘31 An old homestead around spring
\
apple trees.
Don’t forget her.
A few in the best of taste for men to send.
5,10 and 15 lots.
.\ Stationery Section, ,-
XA Dainty White'Fabric‘
Mull of supciior quality makes most accep-
fable undergarments,
also children’s dresses, as
lit' 1s soft and very easy to launder. .
Three grades, thirty— -six inches wide,
i 4;..- e :«gvr
43.13.151.1111
1.7-... '3'
whonpplicd during April will leave
this month. ,
Fifty-seven recruits went into the
medical department, 51 in cavalry. I),
11 held attillery. 25 coast artillery. £1
quartermasiei corps. 21 infantry, ‘14
engineers, 8 (luartermastei corps 0
national army. 7 signal cows. 5 tr
tank service and remainder scattered.
It is believed that the wonderful
fighting of the Connecticut boys on
the battlefield and trenches of France
has stirred the patribtism of the boys
back home, who are beginning to flocl
to the regular army~iecm ting eta
tlons daily in large numbers. their
one purpose is to get into the big
push " Mair: m1 looks (or I
heavier rush this math. He further
when. auction ex-
rented. is all}: pan to rot-rims limp,
ten"
are not regoté in tho eclectlfii
Th til
27. 30and35cts. ayard.
NMMT.
to
ed at army recruiting stations.
my boys who will be in the next
draft reinsta'atlon on lune 5th. are
,u 1.1., IMK‘B instead of waiting
3 be tethered. All boys under
""111 own more of age should pre-
sent certificates of birth to the re-
'...1111: "rations 11.1.1311 applying for
mist-merit. 1' has been found that
many boys under 18 years have been
vetting into the army by overetating
theta age. This spiilt is to be com-:
mended. but Uncle Sam as enough
older nephews left to take care of the
Kaiser. ‘
111th sears 119611101111...
81min). may 9.4111101: :Berman
or 260 Cove Road is the latest sam-
11.111 m to learn that the 1“ "375%
ill 1.th 0W
Hm“ Plea! with the hope 61391111111111:
The Scarf oi' Marabout
It is mostly what is needed on a .1111 y that
comes suddenly chilly. Nothing also takes its
place. When not in use it is a trifle to carry and
«adieu wanted it gives just the night warmth.
Prices 1110 i‘l'mfiflfifim ”$71“.
$350, $9.50 to £18m
Trimming lectlon.
Main floor. ~
New Sheets?
Pillow Cases?
Time is coming when cotton will be higher ‘
in price. Bout board but provide yourself ‘for
the immediate future. "
Sheets, special quality, finished with a three
inch hem, size 81 x 90 inches, $1.39 ,
Piflow Gases, sizes 42 x 36 inches, 26 eta.
.Third flaur.
Crex Rugs
facummer use -- ' r
Quality, style and durability are all combined
in Crcn' Rugs. Very restful to the eye am the
dull blues, tans, greens and brown woven plainly
or with geometric border designs. The rugs are
substantially bound around the edges, aresani-
tang-light and cosy to move from one room to
another.
Size 27 x 54 inches, 80 cts. up.
Larger sizes, 3 x 6, $2.00 and $2.75
6 x 9, ”.50 to $8.00
9 x 12, , $11.00 to $12.50
Fourth door.
Kleanar Plates
for sterling silver
It is for gold or silver and requires no rub- .
hing or polishing. A plate of especially prepared
metal is placed in a dish or basin with a pinch of
washing soda added. 10 cts. each.
w.
Rubbish Burner
Made of heavy galvanized wile with cover.
This used in the yard for burning refuse 11511
confine all flying scraps of paper and may pre
vent a large fire.
Three sizes, from $2.00 up.
Basement.
[Do you need New; Curtains?"
i1? Three new designs' 1n Marquisette Curtains, '
strong, heavy square mesh with every look of
. durability. Insertions and edges of heavy efiec— ‘
tive Cluny lace.
‘ Regulaf price $3.50
. ' , _ ‘
.__ v- c i .
use 7d 1121,1211 _
.. I ' . we
' .
with a lighter sentence than was im- Danhury batters recently appealed to' ’
IPresident Wilson for relief from coo.
Editions which they declared were in: ‘
Special at $3.00 a pair.
Sl‘hlrd doors
posed in be local City Court is a de—
lusion and a snare these days. Jacob} tolerable
was fined $10 and costs in the. city 1
court. April 2, for keeping a slot ma-
chine in his muse. He app‘ealed and.
After a brief conference with ito
batters and their employers, the boa: ti
postponed until tomoxrow fifflher cou~
siderstlon of the case. and began 1!
yesterday. in the Court °f Common hearing of labor troubles in the Ala.
ideas. Judge John J. Walsh added 30 ham, Ste... industry.
cents to the penalty imposed here in
cost Barman, $114 to keep that me, OMAHA.
chine. l-Moore,
DANBURY HAT DIFEICU LTIE_3.H
WASHINGTON May 9—nnil
ties of long standing between the h
manufacturers at abory. ,. .1 ”W 'W more i," 1 a“... at Vera
taken ' 9 ,
1365;334:111”... Board, 1m. non; Oneida (fidelity, New york. . J__
MM
"order that the line he “even money. " It ‘30" or THE nevoLufioN DEAD ._
Neb., May . 8.-Nblm
believed here to have been the
last actual son of the Ameflm‘nevo-
lotion. is dead at the use 0103.
motor at distastem or fifteen {sushi in
. the continental Ami}, summit a men
Lber ol! Washington's command at Val».
His‘
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