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The Bridgeport Telegram from Bridgeport, Connecticut • Page 8

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EKiHT THE BRIDGEPORT TELEGRAM, WEDNESDAY, MAT Iff, I9ZT A I A FAIRFIELD A REAL BIG EVENT Offering You A Wall Paper Unbelievable Values EXAMPLE- You Can Buy 2 Rolls of Our You Can Buy 2 of Our You Can Buy 2 Rolls of Our You Can Buy 2 Rolls of Our You Can Buy 2 of Our You Can Buy 2 Rolls of Our 9c Paper 14c Paper 19c Paper 24c Paper 32c Paper 60c Paper for lOc for 15c for 20c for 25c for 33c for 61c AND ALL OTHER HIGHER PRICED PAPERS ON THIS PLAN SA VE MONEY ON Paint or Varnish PAINT In All Colo a White, also Flat White uid White Enamel. Half Gallon For $1 oo 1 VARNISH For Floors, or Woodwork a many other uses- VARNISH STAIN In Several Colors Half Gallon $1.25 Strictly PURE Shellac 4 Pound Orange Q-p M. 2 GMon 1 60 Cut or White Gallon $3.00 Other High Grade Paints At Big Reductions Like an Old Friend When you've been away from When you've been "eating out" awhile! Or maybe just kept forgetting! Then how good it looks a how wonderful it tastes--that "Pride of the Farm Tomato like an old-time i OF THE FARM TOMATO CATSUP Made Where the Tomatoes Grow In tkt Midst of the South Jersey Farms FAITH IN SCHOOLS Sees Vast Sums Raised for Education as Outstandng Attribute of People. N. May (AP) The Rev.

Dr. Herbert Brook -Workman, principal of the Westminster Training college, Ivondon at the Bix- tieth annual commencement of Drew ThoolagicoJ seminary today declared that ho was impressed n'at with this country's skyscrapers but v. 1th the vast sums raised tor education ami tho colleges, and Mtles lining: i 'T must conloi-s." he said, "that vour skyscrapers do not impress me. Some of tho. newer ernes, it 1s true, have a beauty of their 'own, due to more- broken i ibut for the most part, especially in Chicago, they an 1 intensely uninteresting because mechanical.

But 1 am improved with vast sums you for education and the splendid colleges and universities that you arc building. "I upon this army of 600,000 youths and maidens that enjoy a university education as the greatest thing America has done. Its income, its turnover of hogs and wheat do not impress me, but the a i i conception that is Tf the value of edOojxtion Is something that Is beyond all ipralse. "One could wish that In many colleges education h.id struck its roots deeper, but that will come in timo. I congratulate this country that its leaders realized the great truili, that mor-e Important than the making of dollars is thd a i concepts oC how 1o use tho dollars.

The T) pc Tlie Church Seeks have announced a.s my theme, the men the age needs. am in- a in a i a churehof, (50 per cent of the pastors lack a i i and that in the a churches the position is critical notice a in the Methodist Episcopnl church tho number nf those i the, ministry with less a i hierh school education his incrcTsod 1." 1 per cent In 1t01 to 25 per cent in 1 9 2 and that the number of college graduates has a 53 per to 41 per cent. "The type of the church does not want," Dr. "Workman asserted, "us tiie irtin refuses t'D consider that (here is any other stand than lite f-ither "Ministers cense to think they will obtain the truth or gain the of a new generation by sing- ins in i 'as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. I would that all ministers would recognize that the new interpretations have co-me to stay a must be given i place in any interpretation jf Go-d and His universe." DODGE WILL AGREE TO WIFE'S DIVORCE Pro Confesso Notice Indicates No Contest Planned.

DETROIT, Mav Notion of pro contesso proceedings in the divorce suit of Louis Knowlson Dodge, apaint Horace E. Dodge, of the late a manufac- has, been filed in Circuit court hero. Tho pro confcsso notice indicates Dodge i not contest his wife's suit although it does not prevent him from making a contest. He has several times stated that he would not "fight her' she can have anything she wants." Friends of the couple recently w-ere actively interested in attempting a reconciliation. Impetus was these efforts when TJoclRC sud- appeared in Mrs Dodge wa.s aid to be recuperating from nervous attack.

Upon their return from Honolulu it was denied that a reconciliation had 'been Mrs. Kodge Is in California with her two children. Dodge is in Xew York. ELM CITY YOUTHS BOUND OVER FOR BURGLARY A May IT. i a i i twenty-two, of 332 Blohm street, West Haven; Pa-- riuale a twenty-two, of S3 Mar- Icrn avenue.

New Haven and Phillip of 132 Hill street, IS'ew Tlaven. were bound over the i by Judge Tohn a in i this morn- mjr. i i o-n charge of a breaking find i Marc-hand and Frank a a i a i Cirso pleaded not guilty and was hfard. The alleged to have been i in the i of six that a break i Xaatii Tobaccir 9 a on Meadow street, tills city, trip morning- of A i 12. a a and Frank wer i bv patrolman a i others engaged in i i the floor escaping Corso, a i i near by in 'i t'lM, h.id previously been ouestio-ned bv and was later arrested in New Haven.

Burglarious implements were in i possession and on the of a which they had backed up to thy door a 4T i pistol loaded with steel- jacketed bullets. Although arrested on A i 15, the cases the had been several tlme.s continued. MICHIGAN U'S OLDEST GRADUATE DEAD AT 85 NORWICH. May L. A.

Hurlbut. i i the oldest living graduate of the University ot Michigan, died here todav. He was. graduated a A Arbor i in 8 7 Throe years a a i i i a i 1 i i g.in o'm-f in Florida and Connecticut. He leaven j.

iMdow, BAY STATE BIRDS TO GET WILD LIFE RESERVATION BOSTON, May The state division of fisheries and game announced today tint i Island, lylnp off the coast of Gloucester, had been accepted by the fttato tus a wild life s.inetuary. It was deeded to the state in trust by the Federation of Bird Clubs of New England, to whom it had keen given by Mrs Roger Babhon of Wellesley, on condition tliat it should be known as i Wild Life reservation, in of her parents. COLLEGE BEHAVIOR BEHER SAY PRESIDENTS Vassar and Wit. Holyoke Heads See Trend Away from "Flaming Youth." YORK. May V--- Th9 of the Individual to 'do as she is the creed proclaimed by the modern student, says President Mary E.

Woolly, for 27 years head of Mt. Holyoko College. Mise Woollpy declares firm faith in the slrl of college age and scorns as superficial any criticism of the morality of the American student-body- Her opinion is corrooorated by Dr. Henry Noble MacC'racken, president of Vasfcir College, ho says that fevcr students are dropped from the women's colleges today for infringements vf moral rules or failure In (scholastic achievement than vrero dropped 10 years ago. "There are not neariv as many loafers ami wasters of time in college as there are in tho business offices," says President AVoolley.

"ft seems to roe the undergraduate girl is far superior to the gill of i a ago outeide. The Mt. Holyoke mav not be docile, has a fctrons: sense of honor. She works hard and has a i aim. She intends to uso her own mind, even though her elders denounce, her as inespons- i'le.

and recklessly free." Supervision not Weeded. President MacCracken believes the modem efa-1 can govern herself pi'operly without much admit u- I "All evils that were problems to college authorities a ago are decreasing." he says AVomen undergraduates have an extra- i a a of self-control Vassar girls ate making a major bport of study and SO per cent of the entrants graduate. "We even have ten jobs for every graduate who -wants one." "Tho world outside the campus must realize," Mis "Woolloy, "that college gipM feel lite's problems acutely. They have a normal wonder concerning the tian of the present arrangement of society. Naturally, being young, they d'O not reach a perfect balance.

The responsibility, I believe. lies Tiot so much with tho student as with the older gone-atinn, which should help youth throdgh its of doubt, by i more private iinderstanding and less public WIFE, MARRIED 50 YEARS, SUES FOR DIVORCE TAUNTON, Mass. May (AP) Pardon T. Kirby of Little Compton, R. and Ins wife Claia II.

Kirby, who now lives in Westport got alonj, together pretty well for 27 years but since 1907 they have not under the same roof. Fifty years after the marriage, Mrs. Kirby is bringing suit for divorce. Sso chaises her husband with misconduct. In the hearing of the uit, Kirby asserted that his i had been guiltv of misconduct.

Judse Mayhew R. Hitch of the Probate court carefully i the testimony and today he dismissed tho suit. The were married in September, 1 7 7 RORABACK HEADS NEW WIIDDLETOWN LIGHT FIRM May 1 7 A Reorganization of the i Gas Ught company, recently acquired by the Connecticut Power company, was effected today ut i stockholders meeting. J. Henry Koraback of i i elected i I i D.iy of Waterbury, and O.

Campbell of Hartford. secretary- treasurer. They are all ottlciil.s of the Connecticut company, and with J. i win and Earle- C. Butler of this city will comprise the directoiate.

The local company has been in existence since before Civil war IMPROVES COMPLEXION QUICKLY Carter's Little Liver Pills move the bowels tree from pain and unpleasant alter They relieve the They relieve the tvitem of constipation poisons which many limei cause pimplel. Remember Ihev we prescription and can be given loevery member of the family. 25c and 75c redpkg' INFILLS "FLEAS Instantly Kilted VERMEX Clw only iron remedy lor tnd preventive againit FOR SALE BY Leverty Drug Stores Hindis Pharmacies, Inc. J. N.

McNamara MAIN AND FAIRFIELD STEIGER DAYS i 400 Men's Suits Steiger Days 28.75 For "Steiger Days" HART SCHAFFNER MARX High-Grade Spring Suits, correctly styled and finely tailored in single- breasted, two and three-button models of fine quality worsteds, unfinished worsteds, cashmeres and cheviots. Featured also are plain navy blue unfinished worsted suits in both double and single-breasted models. Styles for men and young men. Sizes from 34 to 42, including regulars, shorts and stouts. MEN'S TROUSERS STEIGER DAYS $2.85 They're all new stylish trousers that would please any man--Sizes 28 to 50 waist--in stripe? and mixtures suitable for dress and business wear.

MEN'S LINEN GOLF KNICKERS STEIGER DAYS $2.85 The classy Four-Plus styles--made of pure linen in plain colors and plaids--Sizes 29 to 40 waist. 1 4,800 NEW "BELNORD" SPRING SHIRTS You will marvel at the wonderful values in this spectacular group of famous "Belnord" shirts made expressly for Steiger Days. Fineness of materials fineness of needlework fineness in every detail Fit Fast colors and wearing quality makes values extraordinary. Neckband collar attached and separate collar styles. All sizes 1 3 2 to 1 Sleeve lengths 33-14-35- The mterials Imported two by one Broadcloths Trellis Motif Broadcloths White Jacquard Broadcloths White Trellis Broadcloths Rayon Printed Broadcloths Satin Striped Madras Rayon Striped Madras Fancy Novelty Shirtings.

Olclgcr Men's Neckwear 55c Four for $2.15 Mogadores--Moires--Velvet Failles--Satins and Ornbr Stripes--All new silks in a great of shades and patterns--Real "Celebra" cravats with resilient construction. Athletic Union Suits 89c Four Suits $3.50 "Roxford" tailored suits ot fancy madras--Box weave plain colors--Palm Beach mesh--Handkerchief madras and Rayon stripes--Sizes to 46. BOYS' SUITS STEIGER DAYS $5.85 All wool suits--Coat, Vest and two pairs knickers-all beautifully tailored new Spring and Summer shades--Sizes 6 to 1 7 Boys' Linen Golf Knickers $1.19 Roomy full cut trousers in plain colors and plaids--made a pure linen--sizes 6 to 17. Boys' "Bell" Blouses 59c Six for $3.50 Regular collar and stjles in Broadcloth--Madras --Oxford---Soisette and Percale--Sizes 0 to 16. Boys' Lumberjacks $2.00 All wool Lumberjacks in plaids and rich color combinations--popular makes in sizes 6 to 16.

Men's Hose 35c 3 pairs for $1.00 Full fashioned and jeamless Fancy Hose--All first quality--a great assortment of smart new patterns--Sizes 9 to 11 K. Men's Pajamas $1.29 Splendidly tailored pajamas made of Fancy Madras and Rayon stiipe--Real Broadcloths--Classy Novelty Prints in many attractive color combinations--all sizes. BOYS' SUITS STEIGER DAYS $9.85 Four piece suits--stjHMi single breasted coat, vest and two pairs knickers--attractive spring patterns and colors--Sizes 6 to 16. Boys' Wash Suits $1.00 New styles in popular color combinations--guaranteed fabrics--strictly fast colors--Sizes to 8 years. Boys' Golf Hose 35c 3 pairs $1.00 Variety cf smart designs in sizes 7 to 11--all popular colors--Very attractive tops.

Boys' Sweaters $1.95 All wool sweaters in the very popular Cricket Slip-Over style--new designs and attractive colors. 1 EWSPAPERI.

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