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-v- THE TIMES: MAT 10, 1918' nC5 MAIN STEEET Bridgeport, Conn. B08-9H Main St LIBERTY BONDS OfiSIoin's 1105 MAIN,, STEEET Bridgeport, Conn. 10 Rue St. Cecile, Paris. TheSmithMurrayCo. w6t Main Stand 149 lairfield Ave. Bridgeportsjiiisy Cash Store OF THIRD ISSUE SELL BELOW PAR Wholesale and Retail Leading Milliners. TOMORROW WILL BE CLEARANCE SALE BARGAIN DAY An unusually attractive collection of Bargains that are sure to interest every economical tvoman. Every article in this sale is from our regular stock and many of the articles we are offering have been sold for double the prices we are offering them at tomorrow. This is anj exceptional opportunity -to make your dollars and dimes do double duty. ' $2 colored straw hats ......... 50o t'i colored straw hats ......... 75c fa black straw handed sailor hats $1 $3 colored straw banded sailor hats .-. $1.48 $2.25 Trimmed tailored hats . ... 95c 14 Trimmed tailored bats . $1.48 (5 Trimmed tailored bats .... $2.48 $6 Trimmed dress bats ...... $2.98 $8 Trimmed dress hats $3.98 All better grades In trimmed dress hats formerly priced from $10 to $35 now offered at greatly reduced prices. $t hats, for children .......... 48c $1.50 hats for children ........ 75c $2 hats for children 98o $3 hats for children .. $1.48 $1 automobile caps . -. 65c $2automobUe caps ..... . ... $1.48 $3, automobile caps $2.25 $4 automobile hats . ... $3.98 $1.50 cloth trench hats 98c $2 doth trench hats . $1.48 ,$2.50 doth trench hats $1.98 ,35a colored and black mesh veil ings 25c a yard 50c colored and black mesh veil ings .... 38c a yard $1.25 chiffon auto veils 98c Circular mesh net veils . . 38c to $3 SHIRT WAISTS $1.25 odd lot of shirt waists 75c $1.35 new white lingerie waists $1 $2 new white lingerie waists'.. $1.48 $2.50 new white lingerie waists $1.98 $2.50 black and colored silk waists .7. $f .98 $2.75 black and colored silk waists . . .'. $2.25 $3 black and colored sik waists $2.98 $4.50 black and colored silk waists ... $3.48 $6 Georgette crepe waists .... $4.98 PETTICOATS $1 black percaline petticoats . . 75c $1.25 black percaline petticoats 98c $2 black sateen petticoats .... $1.48 $2.75 silk petticoats $1.98 $3.75 silk petticoats $2.98 $6 silk petticoats f4.C8 SUMMER PURS $7 white Iceland fox fur scarfs $4.98 $9 white Iceland fox fur scarfs $6.98 $12.50 white Iceland fox fur scarfs . . . . . $9.75 AU fur scarfs for summer were for merly priced from $15 to $50 now $12 to $38. FLOWER SPRATS 35c flower sprays 15c 50c flower sprays ............ 25c $1 flower sprays .... . 48c Wings, Quills, fanoy feathers, at greatly reduced prices. Marabout Feather Capes $6.98 to $15 were $9 to $19. Hundreds of Shetland Sweaters $2.98 to $15 were $4 to $18. Siik fibre sweaters $4.98 to $16 were $6.50 to $20. Ostrich Neck Boas $1.48 to $5 were $2.50 to $8. MaUne Neck Ruffs 48c to $1.50 were $1 to '$3. We have about 100 Cloth coats $7.50 to $22 were $12 to $35. $3 Rain capes $1.48 $4 Rain capes $1.98 $4 Raincoats $1.98 All Rain coats formerly priced from s to $25 naw $5.98 to $18 It pays to trade at Dillon's Pack Bologna In the Lunch Box Noon time can't come quick enough when there's a. generous cut of Gobel's link Bologna fill ing a big corner of the lunch box, or a couple of sandwiches made from Gobel's Slicing Bologna. For school or picnic or work-day lunches hungry fc&s like Gobel's Cooked Meats best of all. There is a different one for each day in the week and every one of thqm good and nourishing. Use them all to give variety to the lunches you pack. You can buy them at the delicatessen or food store where you see the Gobel "Quality First", sign. Look for it. LIBERTY CHORUS AT HUNGARIAN RALLY The Hungarian-American rally which will be held Sunday evening in Rakoczi hall, promises to be a big affair. The following program has been announced: Liberty Chorus Star Spangled Banner, by First Magyar Reformed church choir. ' Address Mayor Clifford B. Wilson chairman. Address Father S. F. Chernitzky. Liberty Chorus St. Stephen's choir. Address Alex Konta of New York city. Address Rev. Alexander Ludman. Singing by audience America. New York, May 10 The new Lib erty bonds, the third "issue, hearing 4 per cent. Interest and listed for the first time on the btock Exchange today, sold almost a point below par at the opening. Within the first 20 minutes of .trading two blocks of the bonds, one of $307,000 par value and the other of $100,000, were sold at 99.10. Large offerings of bonds of the third loan at the end of the first hour sent the sellinsr price down 1.20 points be low par. A block of $100,000 sold at 19 and a few minutes later another block of $670,000 went at 98.80. McPADDEN DROPS TRANSFER PETITION . Application of M. tMcPadden for a transfer of his license to seil liquor from Booth street to Hallett street In the neighborhood of the Russian Or thodox church has Ibeen withdrawn. Members of the church, including the pastor, remonstrated against the transfer, and tt was asserted! the new location was within 200 feet of the church property. There was a hear ing before the County Commissioners, but the withdraway of the applica tion will render a decision unneces sary. BASEBALL TEAMS ACTIVE IN FRANCE (Paris, May 10. The league of base ball teams made up from the various branches of the American service in France has become oo large that it has been divided into five sections of six ctobs each. AH but two of the 30 teams are composed of men of the American expeditionary forces. An official schedule has been prepared, an the season will begin on Sunday. The winners in each section will play a series flor the pennant. . rPURAfATPNODUUS Indorsed by Alfred W. McCann. U. 5.. Government Inspected Establishment No. 317 Morgan Aye. and Rock St., Brooklyn, N. Y. From Gobel's Kitchens Sausages Frankfurters Bologna Slicing Bologna Liver Sausage Cooked Ham Smoked Ham Bacon Cooked Corned Beef Pare Lard CONVERSION BONDS READY BY JULY 1 McADOO PLANS WAR REVENUES Washington. Mav 10 SMretan McAdoo's plans for immediate legis lation by Congress to increase war revenues, announced last night met today with immediate and formidable opposition. After a conference todav between Representative Kitchin, majority leader of the House land chairman of the committee on ways and means, with Chairman Simmons and other members of the Senate finance mm. mittee, it was said that revenue re vision before next December is "very aouDttm. TOTAL SALES $494,785. The total sales of War Savings fotamps in Connecticut up to the pres ent date amount to J3597,512.S6, Bridgeport's'total is $494,75.06. wifh hft American Army in France, May 9. CBy The Associated Press.) Th -ttasrt of Cos. I and L of the Ninth United States infantry were decorated with the (French war cross today in reoemtlon of the repulse of a wer- man nttn-!r sAotis" the heiehta of the Meuse, south of Verdun, on April 14, when enemy raiders, some oisguisea os -EroTirti snHiRra. enteretd1 the Amer ican trenches an gave the alarm that a ras tta1c was in progress. Tha two companies attaCKea tne Germans, billed 61 of them and took prisoners. BUCHAREST PEACE THAT OF A VICTOR London. May 10 "The Bucharest la no neace hv understanding in the spirit of the peace pisjposal of the Central powers in DecemDer, ism onfl nf the reichstae peace resolution,' a Central News dispatch from Am sterdam quotes the Frankfurter ZoiHiTie as savine in commenting on tVi Rumanian treaty. "It is peace concluded according to tradition, be tween victor and vanquished." THE ATLAS WILL PUT NEW EFFICIENCY INTO YOUR ESTABLISHMENT Win the Atlas you n get mure service um, ji your delivery system. You'll get more work out of a day. You can reach out to new territory for sales and deliver this additional business promptly. Come in and talk over your dejjvery problem. THE PECK & LINES CO 185-207 MIDDLE STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Phone Baxrmm 5252 BUY YOUR WAR SAVING STAMPS NOW WAR TIMES REQUIRE CONSERVATION OF EXPENSES The National Market sells the very best meats, poultry, fish, butter, eggs and cheese at minimum profit. Our large volume, operaing 66 markets with no delrsries or credit, en ables us to offer the following low prices: PRIME NATIVE BEEF Rib Roast (Choice Cuts) &fC 1 Top Round uIb I Roast or Steak. WW lb MILK FED VEAL Legs of 9E?C I Rumps of Veal : . . lb Veal . . . 9RC faW lb GENUINE SPRING LAMB Legs of Lamb . . 34M Loins of Jersey Pork Wk lb SUGAR CURED HAMS WORKMAN HURT ON NEW BRIDGE Dennis Eannigan, 41, of 873 Broad street, employed by the Holbrok, Cabot & Rollins Co.. 19 Stratford ave nue, as a compressed air worlgy-, was seriously injured at J o'cloctr this moring wheji escaping1 steam from a boiler which he was attending bufrned him about the ace, head and hands. The accident happened at Pier No. 4, of the Stratford avenue bridge. He was immediately rushed to the Emer gency hospital where hj8 Injuries were dressed and then taken to St. Vincents hospital forfurther treatment ALMANAf) FOB TODAY 6oniis Run- set . Hl)ch water Moon seta ... Low. water 8:40 a. m. 7:59 pi m. 11:45 a. m. 8:01 a. m. 6:04 p. m. . GOVERNMENT BUYING COMMERCIAL TRUCKS Washington, May 10 Purchase of commercial types of trucks for army use instead of the development of two smaller types of the Liberty trucks has been, ordered by the War Depart ment. It is understood that manufaOf ture of the large three-ton Liberty truck will continue. FIRE ON HALLETT STREET. Smoked- Hams (Special) 95c 1 Smoked Callie VIbjor Shoulder.;,. lb CORNED BEEF Rump Corned Beef 98c faW lb Plate or Navel . . 1fic w BUTTER, EGGS AND CHEESE DEPT. Fresh QOc Elgin Creamery AC c Eggs . . wdoz Butter lb Pure 9QC Full Cream 9QC Lard fcr.Ib Cheese lb FISH DEPARTMENT Flat Fish or Cc Weak Fish Special 0 lb 1 Herring or I Market Cod Cc w lb Tlmea Want Ads. One Cent a Word A fire alarm was sent in from Box 437, Hallett street and Berkshire ave nue, at 1:35 this afternoon, and was promptly answered by Engines 2 and 10, Truck 3 and Chemical 1. UpoD the arrival of the apparatus it was discovered that a blaze had started in the home of Irving Schaefer, 838 Hal lett street, when a box upon which a gas stove had been placed began to burn. The blaze was quickly extin guished without damaga. v atlonal Market Co. GREATER BRIDGEPORT MARKET. LARGEST RETAILERS OF MEAT IN AMERICA. BU0 MAIN STREET, NEAR STATE STREET PHONE NOBLE 479. ; The Newest Summer Dresses! The dress and handsomest bright ginghams, section on the second floor is abloom with the daintiest, smartest dresses for summer! So serviceable and so attractive! Stylish, lovely seco silks, and all the popular voiles. Seco Silk Dresses $9.75 In handsome green, lavender or brown plaids 1 large crush belt-r-fastened with large fancy buckle. Pockets and cuffs tucked unusually smart draped skirts These dresses will certain ly be the favorite among summer wash dresses. Splendid value at $9.75. Smart Voile Dpesses $6.75 So attractive and comfortable are these hand some voile dresses! Plaids and oerplaids in combination of green lavender and brown or X other colors fitted with tucked organdie vestee. Jined with fine muslin. Many smart models. to select from $6.75. . .A Bright Gingham Dresses $6.75 Dresses made of best quality fast color ginghams in bright plaids One is made in the newest coat style pleat at the back gives' it the smart youthful flare The shawl collar and cuffs are of fine pique. Other models $6.75 Printed Voile Dresses $3.50 These smart printed voile dresses will give serviceable wear and are very comfortable for warm days. Among the varied styles are dresses in green, lavender and pink plaids pleated back and finished with long sash belt. Excellent value at $3.50. Fine Lenine Dresses $3.25 For service there is hardly anything better than these handsome lennine dresses One has a vestee of pique, another has pique col lar and cuffs. In solid cofors of white, pink, or blue. Splendid dresses at $3.25. Silk Poplin Dresses, 10.00 Made in the newest J summer models, some have a white vestee front large lapels others are pleated and belted in various ways. In rookie, taupe, and black. Sizes 44 toll 52, $10.00. Smart Neckwear Is just'the thing that will give a pleasing fininshing touch to your summer ap parel. Such a wealth of at tractive oiienngs uiat are here! Collar and cuff sets in or gandie and georgette at 59c Striking embroidery -de-siqns in satin roll collars at $1.00 RolI, tuxedo-and sailor col lars introduced in every wanted color . . 39c and 49c There are many more in organdie, filet lace, georgette and satins at . . 25c to $2.00 Warm Days Suggest These 'Dainty Blouses Wash Skirts For All Summer Wear A glance at these skirts of--dependable washable fabrfcs in pure white pat terns will bring to your mind the many occasions these skirts may be used for. They are splendidly tailbred, very attractive in style, and will add much more variety to your wardrobe at a small out lay. Among the newest styles is one in basket weave cloth gathered and finished with 2 sport pockets SI. 50 A v,ery smart skirt is this model of "Bedford" corded skirting flare style, detachable hell S1.50 Here is a skirt that has the exact appearance of linen and will wear splendidly gathered style fancy poc&ets SI. 75 For children we have many styles in" pique or fancy skirtings excellent to wear with middies. S1.35 Jill' So delightfully "summerlike, fabric style and daintiness of trimming these georgette and voile lingerie blouses are just the kind that are most popular. Newest Voile Waists at $1.50 Smart new wash waists made of fancy satin striped voiles with contrasting col ored collars many are made with the newest organ die vestee front. Other mod els with organdie" and lace trimmed collars, $1.50. Fancy Voile Waists at $1.25 So low priced, yet so smart! Some are made with ticked front others are trimmed with dainty lace and em broidery many have trim med and embroidered col lars, $1.25. Splendid Organdie Waists at $1.00 Fancy and plain tailored models to select from. Some are made of plain voile, oth ers are in fancy colored stripes, embroidery and lace trimmed, $1.00. Smart Georgette Waists $2.95 For the warm summer days nothing will hardly be so cool and comfortable as these Georgette crepe waists. They contain the best style fea tures and daintiest embroid ery. Only our selling for cash can enable us to offer them at $2.95. Dainty Summer Veilings What a pleasure it will be to choose from such an assortment of summer veils! There are so many handsome effects in meshes and borders and then too you can find your favorite shade--we have a variety of de sirable colors. The circular veils are being worn more than ever, and they maybe had here in varied patterns at 59 c to SI 50 Of course there are other ready made veils in handsome patterns at to $1.00 If you want something by the yarcU-we have that, too - 25 to 50c TRAINING COURSE FOR COLLEGE MEN 3 Washington, May 10 A one-month course of . military training will be given by the War Department this summer to 6,500 college students se lected from 120 institutions. The camps will run from June 3 to July 3 and will be in Plattsburg, N. Y.; Fort Sheridan, 111., and the Presidio, San Francisco. Students will be selected from col lege reserve pfflcer , training corps. They will not be given commissions on graduation, as a great majority will be under military age. The aim of the War Department is to create a list of eligbles who may be given commissions when they reach military age if their services are needed. ! Dr. Romula S. Naon, Argenine Am bassador to the United States, will 3ail May 13 for this country on board an Argentine dreadnought , UilMIUIlillllllllllllimilllllll ESTABLISHED 1865lllllllifllIllllllllll!llllllllH Buy A Thrift Stamp and Secure 1 A Great Bargain ; Every American must stand squarely behind Uncle Sam and Our Boys "Over There," ajjd as "Our Bit" for Thrift Stamp Week We -ace offering a CHOICE OF 12 . HANDSOME ' . 1 Reproductions of Sheffield Plate -1 At $5.00 Each Provided That Each Purchaser Buys a ' Thrift Stamp. : Variety includes Baking Dishes, bowls, Vegetable Dishes, 5 Ice Tubs, Condiment Sets, Crumb Sets, Sandwich-Trays, Pie Plates, Etc. . . G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc. g 997 Main St. Arcade Corner. fllllllHIllHIIIIIIIIimilHlf At'tho Sign of the rhlme3"HIIlllllllllHIII1IIllimiif IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE TIMES