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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30
DINNER BY LADIES WHO MADE SPANISH VILLAGE SUCCESSFUL

Celebrating their success as a note worthy unit in the Cosmovil1a recent ly conducted at the Armory for the benefit of the Ladies of Charity of St Vincent de Paul, the members of the Spanish village held a dinner last evening in the parlors of the Hotel Atlantic, at which festive board nc man was permitted to occupy a seat. The assenblage comprised an aggre- dom equa1led at any similar function.
 Miss Marian Doyle presided as toastn1istress, filling the position most acceptab1y, her introductory address being. entirely len e1 idioIna de las angeles Through her the engage ment was announced of one Of the individual whose name the scribe fail ed to translate into English, the an- nouncement being made in pure Cas- tilian. An approximate rendition or the titles employed would read Sen orita Clarita Burnevado" and Senor Cabellero Joyge."
 An augment to the congratulations which followed was the present tion of d handsome bouquet to the assem- bly, with the compliments of Carl Cornelius Reck..
 the varied delights of the evening, but merriment reigned paramount from start to conclusion.
 The menu proved credit to the Is served a la Creole and Rivera.
 Following the coffee, the intellectual program engaged the fair ones in at- tendance until very late hour. lows:
 Toasts were responded to as follows:
 Address in Span1Sh-MiSS Marion Doyle toastmistress.
 'HThe Man Who Discovered America in 1492''-Mrs. Frederick c. Mullins.
 'eThe Woman Who Caused the Dis A aS11 rice McKenna.
 Dear Old Bridgeport Robert Hawkins.
 EsThe Power of the Press''-Mrs.
 .In the Arms of the Law''-Mrs. John J. Cullinan.
 .sThe Power that Rules the wor1d'- Mrs. Thomas Arnold.
 t'The Light that Lies in Woman's Eyes''-Mrs. Walter Anderson.
 tfThe Gent1emen''-MissC Clara Burns.
 s'The spanish student''-Miss Kath- arine Keefe.
 spanish sports''-Miss Carrie Mul-
 ''Castles in spain"-Miss Nellie Frawley.
 sThe American of 14s2''-Miss Irene
 .'The American of 1s1o"-Miss Ethel
 'sThe Girl With the Tambourine'- Miss May Hoyt.
 s'A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men''-Miss Rose Brophy.
 Robert Rock.
 t'The Present-Our Banquet''-Mrs George T. Kelly.
 s.The F'uture''-NIiss Jennie Berg.
 Brilliant Achievements"--Mrs Hen ry Lee
 Music and song supplemented the above, together with a series of an and personal "reminiscences. Spanish narratives and a brilliant fore cast of the future of several of the ladies by Miss Doyle.
 To the great regret of the assem- ply Mrs. M. H. Ford, president of St. Vircent's society, was unable to be present, owing to the fact that she is in the South.
 To her a round robin letter, in Spanish was written at the conclu- sion Of the festivities. So enthusia stic were the ladies over he success of their evening that a re- 1nion in the near future was a unani- | nous proposition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30
OBITUARY

The funeral of Nellie. wife oF George Van Dusen was held from her late residence. No. 45 Beardsley street this morning at S:3O ana half an hour la ter from St. ATary's church, where Rev. Father Mcdonald celebrated % requiem mass. There was a large att tendance of relatives and friends, and a very beautiful display of floral of ferings. The pail bearers were Lewis Backus, Timothy Sullivan, Thomas Ne4Oys ana GaIland. The inter- ment was in St. NichaeIs cemetery E Catherine, widow of John Burke. one of the older settler of this city, died at St. Vincent's Hospital, last right, after being at the institution about two months. Deceased resided in the northern part of the city for the past 40 years and was a. life long comm unicant of St. Augustins's church. She is survived by one son. John Burke of this city, and one daughter, Mary, of Newtown. De ceased, was universally respected for her many kind deeds in her active life. The funeral arrangements are as yet incomplete.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30
ONLY A LITTLE COLD in the head

ONLY A LITTLE COLD in the head may be the beginning of an obstinate case of Nasal Catarrh. Drive out the invader with Ely's Cream Balm ap- piled straight to the infamed stuffed i1p air-passes. Price soc. If you prefer to use an atonizer, ask for Liquid Cream Balm. It has all the good qua1i- ties of the solid form of this remedy and will rid you of catarrh or hay few CT. No cocaine to breed a dreadful habit No mercury to dry out the secretion. Price 75c, with spraying tube. All druggists, or mailed by Ely Bros, 56 Warren street, New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30
EAGLES FAVOR SQUARE DANCES

Square dancing is being revived in this city and recognizing the demand for it Bridgeport aerie, Fraternal Or der of Eagles, is to devote half of it's programme, for the annual concert and ball at Eagles hall next Friday night, to that style of tripping the light fantastic. The Eagles ball IS always looked forward toswith pleas ure by a large number of young peo- pie and the interest in the event is more pronounced than ever this year. Already over 1 ,000 tickets have been sold. The decorations, concert and other arrangements are being made on an elaborate scale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30
SHARP JUSTICE FOR BRUTAL WIFE BEATEE

New Haven, March 3o.-CharIes McGowan, living at 229 Olive street, went to jail this morning for 60 days just one hour after he had beaten his wife. Judge Matthewson, in police court, gave him this sentence.
 Shortly after g o'clock McGowan was seen by an officer, to strike his wife in the fact with his fist. He was arrested and hauled into court.
 Sixty days said the judge. "No need for delay in this easel"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30
While Towing Two Barges
 Tug Breaks Crank Shaft

Chatham, Mass, March 30.-While towing two sbarges from Boston to New York the tug Tormentor from the breaking of her crank shaft became helpless off here early today. Life savers from the tugs in the vicinity hastened to the assist tance of the dis abled vessel and it is expected as the sea is quite smooth no trouble will be met with in rendering the necessary aid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30
THURSDAYS HOURLY SALES.

Thursday will be a great bargain day at Keller Bros, No 1O67 Main street 38 big bargains for Thursday. only These special values can be purchased only between hours adver- tised. Special bargains in suits, coats, skirts, waists, muslin underwear, dry goods etc. See advertisement on another pa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30
ONE KILLED AND
 SEVERAL INJURED
 CAR JUMPS TRACK

Especial from United Press)
 Jackson, Mich, March 3O-Rounding a curve at high speed early today a Detroit t-Iinter-Urban Railway car jumped the track. One was killed and several others badly injured. The dead man was rnangled beyond recog milton. All of the injured will prob ably recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30
THE PRETTIEsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of ten disfgured by an unsightly wart It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and 1S6 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP .

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wrn. R. Winn. PA Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30
A. T. & T. co. PAYS $1OO,OOO AS FILING
 FEE IN NEW YORK
(snecia1 from United Press,

Especial from United Press.)
 Albany. March 30.-The American Telephone & Telegraph Company, fil- ed today with Secretary Koenig. a cer- tif1cate showing it's capital stock has been increased from $500 GOO to $500, GOO, ,0oO. The company paid $100,- 900 as a filing fee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30
BETHANY CHAPEL.

The weekly Bible meeting will be held in the chapel Thursday evening at 7:3O. Subject tsMiracu1ous Birth of Jes1s.'' C1lildren's meeting at z o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-30
Ioves, Kayser Underwear,
Forest Mills Underwear Onyx Hosiery, E-Z Waists, Etc.

Products, simply in idol you trade ennarzed snaention
 and of the of edge of of all
 
 the millions of dgs durable and as their nplies elastic qualities
 Kayser Gloves Kayser Ribbed Onyx Hosiery Forest Mills 'Ez"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-23

Dear Household As II has been sometime
since I've had the pleasure Of visiting my
good friends Of the Household. and as some Of
them have been guessing that | was no longer
enioyinK the blessings Of celibacy, shall
drop I'm for a few minutes today and assure
them that | Fam still the beach," and
have not been flayed by the irate mothers
besmeared by the kids captured by the
sweet sixteenk," bachelor girls, old maids
or widows. No; not yet, hut l fear-yes,
l am filled with fear and trembling. Not OF
the iratc mothers or the kids, for I've left the
woods (Ead toJ the mothers set fire TO them
and smoked me out. Luckily. though,
made my escape to a large city, just what
large city I'm not going to say, for the next
best place 10 the hills to hide in Is large
city. There with a multitude all about you,
ono can feel more lonely than If they were
off in 4 wilderness.
No kids bother me here and the rate moth
ers can't find me. besides, ! think most Of
them have about forgotten some of my insiu-
nations. .
hut it's the girls-"sweet sixteeners -
bachelor girls old maids. widows and the like
that's causing Inc sleepless nights and uneasy
DAYS They arc robbers; l fea- they VIII
steal my heart in spite Of al my precautions.
There seems TO be no escape from them. The
streets, the places of business. the hotels, the
theaters, the parks-everywhere come In con-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-23

NEW YORK, Aug. n.-Mrs. Post
Wheeler, wife of the charge d'affaires Of
the American embassy at ST Petersburg,
formerly oft he diplomatic service at To-
kyo, has returned from st. Petersburg
with a bunch of gowns, the value of
which tied kink in the adding machines
OF the customs office.
Mrs. Wheeler, who goes by the name
of Halle Ermine Rives when writing
novels, believes that each gown she owns
should reflect some particular mood or
flash of thought She receives at home
in a kimono q la Tokyo.
Here is a partial list OF the costly
gowns admired by Collector 4<oeo's men:
Item. Harebeu blue linen, enlbroider-
ed in white daisies and chrysanthemums.
Sand colered hat dropping with huge
blue and pink roses.
Item. Botticelli gown, white satin and
nlousseIine de sole. Scads of embroidery:
silver roses. Front of tunic holds big
roses.
Item. Doucet dinner gown of hyacinth
blue set in crepe, gold embroidery, old
Venetian point lace.
These are only samples. There arc
plenty more.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-23
Two Times and In

Dear Household Friends: guess my last
letter went TO the waste basket; something
that never happened before during my five
years membership OF your charming circle, 50
I've just decided there was some mistake, and
have mustered courage to come again IL
seems most Of the HOuseholders have given us
the &c. B." l guess they're off enjoying
vacation. but / don't see much chance of poor
me" getting any vacation at all. You who
are so lucky must write stay-at-homes about
your trips. I'm sure will enjoy It,
Harlon Meadon l certainly did enjoy your
letter. Too many Of inclined to play
Mary Ann Hubble sometimes. I'm glad
ron gave MS your real name. I sent you
card today. and hope you will get lots Of
cheer and sunshine, as I'm sure you WILL for
our band Is a most generous one.
Some OF the letters woman's suffrage
have caused me to smile They gave such
silly reasons why women shouldn't vote. Am
sure mnny OF them could vote intelli-
gently than some men do. Some say: The
idea of a mother leaving her children at home
and going to the polls to vote" No more
harm 70 leave them for that purpose than
to 60 to the field or shop TO work as a good
many have 10 do. II is not woman's work
to be the bread winner, hut many are
course. there are weak. silly women just as
there are bad. immoral men. hut the latter
outuumber the former.
They say n a woman could vote she would
vote for the best looking man. In that case.
/ wish we could vote for governor In the COM
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-23

ing primary. I hope to see Hoke Smith elect
ed, anyway.
Mr.. Bach. where are you? Isn't 1t time you
were making another stir in Our Household?
We certainly need something to wake us
up.
though we were to be given more space.
but IL seems the other way. We have not
room to sling a cat around" or perhaps
they've all quit writing.
Friends. have good news: My dear in
valid friend Mrs. D. F. Jackson, is greatly
improved Can sit up most all the time; has
been out of doors several times. and visiting
,nce I'm so glad. and nope she'll he well
soon She still loves her Journal friends and
I wish they could see how proud she is OF
her post cards. She has her album almost
filled.
Mrs Prodgal. 1 haven't forgotten you l.
too. wish knew you better. Come again:
Lonely Cowboy has any sympathy. wish
I knew him personally. / have friend whose
story is similar to his. only sadder.
September 18th is my birthday, and would
like 10 hate a letter party on that day.
get kinder blue some times and love to
get letters.
haven't seen any badges, but want one
real bad - -,
all. r ,o,,,,so~
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-23
Where DUTY Leads | Follow

Dear Househoders: / married a poor msu
who had nothing much TO begin with except
q good character but that was worth IL all
he has a will 20 make a living. 20 provide
We have been hurried three years and hall
and God has blessed home with a precious
boy and I'm one happy wife and mother. II
he had been rich and 7 had only married him
for his riches how could ! be happy? And
as n reforming after marriage. nine out
Of every ten may never he reformed. ] know
a woman who married against her father
will. and he has never become a sober man.
and they have been married twenty-five years.
Girls be sure you really know the You
marry. and never marry a drinking man. Did
you ever hear a song with these words:
Every drinking man has life OF his own.
Every day goes away from home.
Ny father was kind and tried to maintain
Think that I would marry a drinking man
in vain.
Oh. l wish / was a girl again"
As to voting. I am willing to do anything
duty calls on me h do. II I thought I could
were given women 70 cast a vote for the right,
would 20 regardless Of what men would do,
say or think. But so long as conditions are
a. they will stay at home and fight for
the right. I'm willing TO do Not only II
that dear friends. but in others also 7 can an
swer. TN 60 where you want me 10 go; I'll
be what you want me TO be-" Let us all seek
10 DO GSd'k VII in everything. and II our
hearts rfre will never be disappoint-
ed IL cup efforts. whether great or small. hut
VIII be Successful In everything God help
70 look into Jesus the author and finisheI
Of our faith. and crown us at last in glory.
SARAH PILGRIM.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-23
a Bachelors Views

Do the country people have any real Nace-
tion? Work on the farms has but recently
and his wife and children continually on the
go big meetigs." singings. pcnics ana par
becues are drawing them. Is this rest 10 the
farmers? After working self and team very
hard all the spring and summer, does ne ma
recreation in this? / hope so.
ali these summer ito dos" they are much
happier than IL it required trip 10 the
Rockies or to Ssratoga's blissIul dreaming
hooks and corners.
want all the women Of America to have
an equal right TO vote with the men, In great
iv change matters. but let any state or ma
tional question arise where character and cour-
age are at stake, then you would see a VIC
tory for the feminine race that would make Ma
poleon's great victory insignificant Millions
Of men vote in this country that know no more
about their own interests than does an infant.
Will the time ever arrive when men VIII know
how 10 voter Millions of very poor men are
casting their ballots against their own inter
ests for such simple reasons as candidates be-
ing friendly and obliging. Never vote Tor your
hest friend on earth II he is not exactly on
women a chance to vote. They will surprise
Won when II comes to test of intelligent vot-
ing. -. ..,-.s 49,.
II the negro question can ever be solved and
the races separated. the white women VIII nave
II TO do The men are too trifling to carry out
exchange places with the women and In ten
Years Won will see the race problem practi-
cally solved. .
want 10 get out in the country. in some
forsaken place. and take a good cool rest OF
two weeks There is not much but disease
germs. stagnated air and had water IN our
Iittle cities Yours,
JAMES THOMPSON
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-23
Glover Leaf Rolls

MateTial-Two cups u milk. one teaspoon Of
salt two tablespoons - sugar. one heaPing
tablespoon Of butter. three cups q flour. one
yeast cake. the white % one egg. and one-fourth
.of a cup % luke warm water
Way % Preparinc-Piace the milk. sugar.
salt and butter IN a sance pau. Put IL on the
fire ant bring II 70 the boiling point Dis
solve the cake ~ yeast in the like warm water.
When the liquid j. AZ boiling point remove from
thr fire and p0ur Il in a howl. Allow Il TO
stand until you hear your finger in 1T.
Then add the flour and heat five minutes
with q wire egg heater Now add the white Of
the egg beaten 70 a froth and the dissolved
yeast. Cover the howl closely. set in a warm
place and let stand until IL Is very light Then
add sufficient more flour 10 make very soft
dough. Turn 10 q nsolldinc hoard and knead
fer ten Minutes Theu place IL in buttered
bowl. brush "a over with milk. cover and place
"a IN a warm place until 70 Is very light Turn
On 20 q molIding board and divide IL into
pieces about the size % Al English walnut.
Butter q set Of gem pans then take these
pieces % dough IN your hands and roll them
into balls. Drip three % these balls into each
cup q your gem pans Brush over with melted
butter. let stand uatil very light and bake in
a brfef
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-23
When the Children Start tt
School

Dear Household: There lie nothing ad-
mire more than clean. good hammered children.
the sweetest sight ever beheld Is little
child TO knsei at its mothers knee and lift
its little voice In prayer to our Heavenly Path
II.
For our dear Saviour said. Suffer little chA-
dren 10 come unto me. and forbid them MOI;
for Of such is the kingdom Of heaven" | tell
you. II Is great responsibility 10 endeavor
to raise children; yet some seem so unconeern-
wear. they think they have done all that's
required OF them.
Come. all ye flower cranks; l enjoy working
with them and enjoy carrying them to the
sick.
/ know several Of the writer's, but have had
the privilege Of seeing only two badge-wearers
except myself So II meet and get ac-
quainted ] think IL would be nice, and all
will enjoy each others letters more.
We are certainly having some beautiful
weather to raise chickens, gardens, go visit
ing and have good times generally
I am sorry for the lady that says She lives
in a settlement where there not any neigh
Tors. I live In a fine community. and when
one gets sick or in any kind Of trouble, she
has all the attention she needs.
have been well blessed all my life on
that line; we are thickly settled, live close Il
churches and school houses. Think of ri
being a child Of a small q! family only
twenty children. Don't you know, have
good time together. All healthy, hearty and
good looking 80 people say. Not a red-headef
one among the crowd. although | think red
hair is pretty. People say red-headed people
, thing We are not. or might set things afire.
IL f. almost time for the mothers 10 begin
n pack trunks and get their children ready
for school. try 20 win the confidence OF your
dear children 50 that their most intimate let
ters will he written 70 you. My heart ache
for the mother who has not been playmate and
friend to her children.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-23
ThinuS to Memorize

Dear MISS InOfndk- IN
Won ask, Are you memorizing anything?" 1t
has been many a day since / had memorized
ANYTHING but reading this little Prayer In
an old American Friend" 1t seemed SO APP
propriste to my IS years, l memorized H. AND
will pass II on:
Duties are pressing me,
And the time for work is brief;
What if with purblind vision
/ neglect the very chief?
what IL do With ardor
What a thousand could, maybe,
And leave undone forever
What was meant for only me?
From that. Master. save me!
Move nv hand. thoght. voice and pen,
To their peculiar service
In this world of needy men!
And oh, whatever labOrs
Are not finished with my day.
Let them be for self-for others
Grant the doing-Lord, ] pray"
There are so many things ! should like TO
write. but tine presses. My mind is especially
turdcntd with the subject OF wOman's suf-
frarr but can now only quote a few lines
pickcd up somewhere that just stayed with me.
what woman gees to cast her vote,
Some miles away, II may be
Who then is asked. will stay at home,
To rock and terd the baby?
''Since the matter seems to turn
On this, as on its axis.
lust get the one who rocked IL VIXEN
AUNT .sALLIE.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-23
Association Notes

Dear Miss Thomas: I never i'm all nv life
felt like ] could write acceptable letter
the line wanted most 10 write on I
have Withheld my hand from writing until
now. Our Association has met and passed and
have been blessed with health and strength
10 20, and my very soul has been thrilled
with the glorious gospel OF truth and right
eOusness
/ do wish all the Householders could have
been there TO hear the great message delivered
By Rev. J. j. Bennett, OF Atlanta. II truly
was inspiring and uplifting. He spoke from
the last clause Of the seventh verse of the
seventh chapter Of Ezekiel, sounding again
of the mountains" He told us what those
great and glorious mountains Of Jerusalem
were aud that we are but echoes Of those
mountains and that our influence will go sound
ing down to generations to come.
DO 4ou know how this made me feel: If
/ am an echo at all. ] feel like ] must be a
very indistlnct one. for II have any influence
on any one II Is unknown 10 me.
Yet IL would be great comfort and a sweet
ti~ught 10 me 20 feel that the Lord could use
ne or my influence 10 help tighten the burden
of sin. II from only one poor soul. would
rejoice and glorify His great and holy name
could ] but know that l had been used for
Ills great and matchess love; that my life
or influence had not been a total failure.
I had the pleasure also Of meeting Miss c.
E. Hunter. Of Decatur, Ga, and Mrs. VIII
Devore, Of Alpharetta, both missionary work
In The seni-weekly Journal Of August the
fifth. my sentiment Is fully portrayed on
What Is the Matter With the Girll' Many
thanks to Mrs. FELTON, for this good piece and
for many others fully rs good. May her last
days be her best days. l. too. was like her
in my youthful life. I dearly loved my mother
and Il sorely panied my young hearf when !
could not help her. I alwas there ready
10 see where I was needed. hut ! wasn't a
stout girl and she would never let over
work myself. hut little things that would not
hurt me she would allow me 10 do. and II
I thought u any help TO her, IL truly
made glad.
Best wishes to all.
FIFTH MAY