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THE TIMES: JANUARY 20, 19l9 r G. F. Of L AGAINST HOWLAND5; HOWLAND'S PROHiBITIO Bridgeport, Conn., Monday, Jan. SO, 1919. Forecast: Fair tomtfrfat and Tuesday. Hay Be General Walkout If Dry Law Goes Into Effect New Haven, Jan. SO Recognition f an undercurrent of imrest bearing upon problems now facing labor throuabont the country and a favora ble consideration of the adoption of resolutions drawn up by the Hartford -Central Labor Union toward the or ganization of an American Labor Party along the llnea of the British Lafbor Party, marked the conference called by the executive council of tho Connecticut Federation of Labor and held In this city yesterday. The meet ing waa attended by more than ISO delegates and representative labor men from all parts of the state. Sentiment wholly against the adop tion of prohibitlonary measures were voted, aa It waa claimed that Indus-, trial stagnation would be the inevlta ble result. Authoritative sources fur nished figures showing that with pro hibition about 1,800,000 would be thrown out of employment In the country. It waa predicted that the action yoiced at the recent mass meet ins; in Chicago on the general strike called tor July 4, unless a new trial was granted Mooney, would receive due eooouraeement In the East. In vent that the present law prohibit ing the sale of intoxicants becomes ! effective July 1, It is rumored among labor men, that a general walk-out will take place throughout the United States. The resolutions adopted at a meet ing of the political executive com mittee of the Hartford Central Labor union last week In Hertford were in troduced at the meeting. The gen - eral iientlmcnt waa in favor of them and It was voted that they be pre 7 seated before all tho labor organiza tions In the state with a view toward their acceptance. The platform of the new labor party has eleven planks. It embod ies the following provisions-: The restoration of free speech, free press and free assemblage. The establishment of public works to ipeevsnt unemployment, In demand ing that federal governmental agen das undertake thn scientitio replace ment of soldiers and workers back to tiheir jobs. The public ownership of public utilities. The encouragement of agriculture and the reduction of tho cost of liv ing. The democratic control of industry and commerce. The democratic control of educa tion.. The universal enforcement of the American standard of living. Bqnal rights for men and women. The representation of labor In pro portion to its voting strength In all departments of government. War referendum. "No war shall be declared by the government prior to a referendum -vote of all the voters of the country.' Opposition io any form of universal military training )n time of peace. Taxation to finance Increased gov ernmental activities. Tie platform further states that the party Indorses the program of yeace alms and guarantees for world democracy contained In the fourteen points enunciated by President Wil son. In accordance with these prin ciples the application of the principle qt self-determination to Ireland is 4emaxd4. A further cTemandl (ha our euremment refrain from Interfering In the Internal affairs Qt Russia, or any other country, and the immediate withdrawal of the armed forces of the United States from KasHa is contained. There is embodied In the "equal rlgriU for men and women" plank, opposition to any form of prohibition, ourtallfcaff the personal liberty of the individual. THE WEATHER. New Haven, Jim. 20 Fore cant for Xew Haven and vicin ity: Fair tonight and Tuesday. To Core a Cold in Ono Pa? Taa LAXATrvB BRQMO QUININB (Tablets), tt stops tho Cough and JJeadaohe and works off the Cold. K. W. GpOVBTS signature on eaci box. 10c. W4iat shall bo done with the peo-. pie who collected money for fake charities Well, H would perhaps be . a good idea to feed them for a year or two, on the funds left in a bank rupt and empty treasury. Ensign A. D. Honeywell of Geneva, N. Y., and student aviators John W!gmore of Los Angeles and James j. Gray of Pittsburgh, were killed Utien their seajplane foil into Pensa- WKD. GQETEZ In Watprtmry, Conn., Fri day. Jon. 17, I19, Frederick Wil liam Goetz,aged SO years, 7 months, 17 days. Friends are Invited to attend the fnnral from the funeral parlors of iJoberum & Heapby, bo. 332 6tat street, on Tuesday, January 21, at J:J0 p. m. Interment at Ikevlew cemetery. Automobile cortege. ap KTAiPLBION In Wa'terbury, Jan. 1 g, HI 9, Mary A. Dailey, beloved wif of Frank J. Btapleton. Friendg are invited to attend the funeral from her late resid uice, No. 747 North Main street, on Tuesday. Jan. 21, at S:0 a. m., and from St. Thomas' church at 9 o'clock Burial In new St. Joseph's ceme tery. ap BATCH In this city. Jan. 18, 1919, Margaret; wife of the rate Krostis Hatch, aged ti years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence. 170 Lee avenue, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at t:10 a. m., and from Ft. Peter's church it I l m., with a solemn high. mass. e - Interment St Michael's cemetery. Automobile cortege. AlSb Mill-E ociety Day for nding is Tues day. We know that some society folks don't like crowds. We know tliat some society folks scorn the Mill End sale but that is because they have never been to one. We know-that society women will thoroughly appreciate an opportunity to choose tine things; Yes, finest things, at substantial sum below what they've been awus tomed to pay. We know that the Mill End Sale offers that opportunity. But we want soeiety women to know it too. So Tuesday is to be specially for therm Soeiety Day. In the morning hours especially, we shall be able to give that careful attention and service so desirable. And delightful economies upon finest of things. There will be personal furnishings for women and for men of critical taste and judgment. There will be home furnishings for exacting service. There will be many things to interest every woman in society. Naturally, only a part of them are here told of. This is a special and personal invitation to choose from them alL As my wife, Catherine McCabe, has heft my bed and board I will not be responsible for any debt contracted bv her In my name. jtMSp PATRICK McCABB I J W1IX. NOT be responsible for any debts contracted in my name from ihis date. Jacob H. Mattvetn, ill) iond St. A20op Here are men's fine fur coats. Finest and best of fur eoats for either motoring or walking wear. Great big warm handsome coats, some fur-lined and. some made of the fur itselt. Splendid cloth coats with fur lining, or with fur collar and quilted lining. Fur coats with collars in contrast; beaver and nutria and seal. Coats with fur lining, or with fur col lar and quilted lining. Fur coats with collars in contrast; beaver and nutria and seal. Coats with fur lining; muskrat or nu tria. Staunch coon eoats that stand the hard wear of motoring. Coats for men who are particular, reg ular $100 $125 $150 and $200 $75 $93.75 $112.50 & $150 Main floor, rear. Dress overcoats for all men. Conservative eoats of quiet elegance, snappy eoats for young men who enjoy latest correct fashion. Some with collars of excellent velvet. Attractive distinguished shades of brown green gray and effective tasteful plaids. Built by those masters: Hart Sehaff ner & Marx or the House of Kuppen heimer. Regular $42.50 and $45 $35 Newest finest of soft hats for men, ale"t graceful shapes, those excellent sea sonable colors of steel brown olive and green; regular $5 $4 Main floor, reac, Men s eorreet fine furniskings. Silk shirts that bring: patterns of beauty in combination with fineness of cutting and finish. Light and pleasing in style, tasteful in their contract or combination of colors, fine quality. Regular $5 $4.15 Mocha gloves for satisfactory service to discriminating men. Soft fine gratetui skins cut expertly so they fit with smooth grace. - Gray and excellent khaki hues, regu lar $3.50 $2.55 Beautiful black silk socks, nne weight, glorious luster, regular $2 $1.59 Kxritted scarfs in new width which ties into graceful and pleasing four-in-hand knot, black ot mucn aepin.reguiar $1.10 98o Right of Main street door. Draperies of finest distinction. Furniture tapestries, Oriental in both design and artistic combination of colors, 50 inches wide, regular $2.50 to $3.50 $2 Cretonnes of special excellence and texture, Egyptian and Japanese and antique designs, rare color combinings, regular $1 to $1.25 79c Silverbloom draperies, unique m weave and effect, effective reds and greens and tans in stork and butterfly patterns, regular $1.25 79c Third floor. Finest fabrics for gowns and suits. What a varied and impressive gather ing of excelling fabrics, both wool and cotton ! Range of glowing or quiet colors. Weights from lightest silks to splen did broadcloths of substance as well as richness. There is place, and welcome, in every wardrobe for gowns and costumes made from such as these MoonGlo meteors and satins and crepe de meteors, evening and afternoon shades, regular $3.25 and $3.50 $2.50 Satin Redium, marked by rare luster and brilliance, good colors, 40 inehes wide, regular $2.50 $2 Black satin Duehess of special heavy weave and firmness, a yard wide, regular $3.75 $3.25 Crepe de Meteor of an intense deep black, 40 inelies wide, regular $3 $2.50 Navy and black trieotine and gabar dine and serge, 54 inehes wide, regular $4.50 $3.50 Chiffon broadcloth, lustrous and last ing finish, supple and yet of firm weight and texture, fine colors and black, regu lar $4 $3.25 Jersey of selected wool, light and soft and fine, 54 inches wide, appealing col ors, regular $4 $3 Serge and poplin, ideal woolen for tailored suits, very firm of weave, nice colors, regular $3 $2.50 Third floor. Warm and fine bed coverings. Puffs of silk are rare beauties, both in material and shade of silk. Filling is lambs wool, fleecy and soft and warm; Oh so warm with almost no weight They measure 72 by 78 inches, regu lar $10 $8.50 Downy blankets that have soft fine beauty and great capacity for comfort and protection. Pure white, wool woof with warp of staunch cotton, border of pink or blue, measure 70 by 80 inches. Regular $14.50 $12.95 PURE LINEN TOWELS, huek weave, finely hemstitched, regular 75c 60o EXTRA TURKISH TOWELS, spe cial size and weight, firm and even of weave, regular $1 85c Main floor, rear. Footwear of tbe finest. There is value and beauty and grace and service in Howland shoes always. And now ,in the Mill End sale, there is exceptional value. Fieldmouse kid laced shoes, regular $12 $10.35 Gray kid and suede, and brown kid, and black patent leather with top of mouse kid, regular $11 $9.35 Brown kid with brown cloth top, reg ular $10 $8.45 Gray kid and fine tan calfskin, regu lar $10 $7.65 Men's cordovan laced English-type shoes, regular $10 $8.65 Black calfskin and cherry or cordo calfskin shoes for men, all excellent medium-toe lasts, regular $9 $7.65 Main floor, reac Many rugs of rare beauty. Whattall leads all makers of rugs. None other so rich or so handsome or of so splendid quality. None other of such true taste and true beauty. And Anglo-Persian aTe finest of all WMttall rugs. Here is collection of antique styles, of Chinese and Persian designs, of conven tional patterns; all in rare color effects. Nine by 12 feet in size, regular price $119- $90 Oriental rugs personally chosen in Far East by men whose one mission is to seek and find the best in all the hundreds that are woven by those patient, Jut so skilled, workers ! Cabistans and Shirvans and Mossouls and Kazaks, convenient small sizes, rare eolors; regular $39 and $50 $29 & $39 Third floor. Jewels; true and beautiful. A gem of the gathering is ring of gold with platinum top in which are set many brilliant small diamonds. Its effect Is splendid. Regular price is $185 $160 Another brilliant beauty is Bingle diamond set in onyx and surrounded by small diamonds, the entire setting being square in effect. Unique, worthy, regu lar $90 $80 Diamond horseshoe is conventional in style but of impressing excellence. Reg ular price $95 $85 Wrist watehea of new design and of solid gold are novel too, White or green gold, unique shapes, fitted with 15-jewel guaranteed movements. Regular $45 , $34.50 Splendid purses of pin seal, equipped with top strap, attractive shape, unusual in every feature; regular $18 $13.75 Left aisle, front. Cboice of tbe finest umbrellas. Silk umbrellas of attractive green or blue shade, with handles that have a rare combination ef novelty and taste and beauty. Finest grade of silk, a cheery and ser viceable companion whenever weather makes them desirable; regular $8 $9 and $9.50 $6.75 & $7.75 Notable handkerchiefs for women, either sheer or more-serviceable weight but of fine linen, plain and pleasing, regu lar 35c each $1.75 1-2 doz Men's handkerchiefs of manly size and of excellent-weight linen, regular 50c each $2.56 1-2 doz Fine cape gloves for women who ap preciate their extra service and fine beau ey as well as their pleasing fit. Rich tan shade, regular $2.50 $1.95 Vain floor, rear1 1 Handsome lamps table furnisbings. Tall and handsome piano lamp bases of mahogany or Japanese lacquer, equipped with electric cord and plug and bulbs, regular $12 to $23.50 $8 to $16.50 Shades for piano lamps, rich silk in many colors that glow softly and beaute ously, several effective combinations, at tractively trimmed, regular $5 to $20 $3.25 to $13.50 Electric portable lamps, mahogany bases, two lights, silk shades of attractive hues with pretty fringe, regular $6.50 to $22.75 $4.25 to $15.25 Polished copper table fittings with in sets of hand-painted Nippon china, mayonnaise sets, cheepe and cracker dishes, fruit baskets, sugar and cream sets regular $3.25 to $28.50 $2.75 to $22 Hot-water kettles with alcohol heater, coppe brass or neckeled, regular $3.75 to $7.50 $2.75 to $5.50 Electric toasters, work quickly and make toothsome toast, regular $6.85 ' $5.75 Vacuum bottles, quart, carafe style, regular $5 to $10 $3.95 to $8.50 Vacuum boudoir sets, pint carafe with tray and tumbler, blue pink or mahogany, regular $8 and $12 $6.75 & $10 " Electric percolators, graceful design, copper with splendid nickel coating, reg ular $12 to $19.50 $10.50 to $16 Dinnersets of French and Japanese china and English porcelain, from the store's regular open stock and to which additions or replacements may be made, many patterns and graceful shapes, 88 0f or 100 pieces, regular $35.15 to $159.50 $29.50 to $125 Cut glass of sparkling clearness and cut in many graceful patterns, punch bowls and wine sets and water sets and ii J '3 C4 AJ.U. vanv-a cwju uaoncb ailvx KAJlLlfl HUD , regular $7 to $42 $5.25 to $25 Fourth floo. Beautiful dresses are new $28.50 i Here are. dresses that deserve that much-abused word of description: beau tiful. Their fabric is beautiful: erepe de chine and satin and serge of fineness. Their colors are beautifu1. Their styles po new and eharming, marked by grace, fit them for pleasing service to most-eritical of women. Regular prices are $32.50 to $47.50 $28.50 Second floors Women s warm satisfying coats. Satisfying to one's sense of beauty. Satisfying protection against Win ter's chill and keen breeze. Tailored from those soft delightful fabrics of the season such as pom-pon, kitten's ear, wool velour, fine and lumi nous plush. Given greater beauty by collars of handsome fur; collars that arc delightful comfort. Correct colors such as brown and navy and wine and black, regular $75 and 85-- $48.50 & $55 Second floor. THE HOWLAND DRY GOODS GO