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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-12

It appears that in the first year of the admission of 150,000 Philippine cigars free of duty, only S0,000 were imported. Commenting upon this fact. the Stamford Advocate says:
 Even if the whole 15O, 900 free cigars had come in. the amount would have been no more than a "drop in the bucket"-in other words, a practically negligible quantity in comparison with the vast total of domestic cigars con- stunned here. Yet to head off ruin like this, Connecticut's Senatorial stateSmanship-when it wasn't plan- hing to cfrcumvent some country post master who had gone wrong political ly-was worrying over the purely imaginary interests of a few tobacco farmers, end never lifting its eyes to sweep that broader horizon in which was plainly to be seen a national duty to give 8 measure of fair play to a people who had been incorporated un- der the flag-a duty the neglect of which meant national dishonor and an offence against justice and morality
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-12
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

Sifted coal ashes, wheat flour and sand mixed with water make an ex- cellent mortar for patching holes where plaster is broken. If string beans are prepared for some hours before they are to be cooked, wash them, drain them and put them in a bowl, covered with a wet cloth.
 When frying the stove is often splashed ever with grease. To prevent thus sprinkle little salt in the frying pan before putting in the fat.
 Many a laundress finds that an ex- cellent bleaching medium is made by adding a little turpentine or kerosene to the water in which clothes are boil ed.
 A long stiff wire with a bit of cloth on the end will be found an excellent substitute for a brush in cleaning the drain pipe of the refrigerator.
 When a lemon is halved or quarter ed and left unused, tumbler over it, protecting it, from the air, will keep it from drying or moulding for several days.
 When next serving lemon sherbet, add to the sherbet an equal quantity of chopped figs, dates. raisins and nuts. Serve in glasses tipped with whipped cream.
 To make croutons for soup quickly, cut the bread into cubes and put it in a corn pepper. Shake this over the fire as if popping corn, and it will soon brown.
 It is wise to put sand into the bot tom of tall vases before slipping the flower into place. The weight of the sand will prevent the flowers from being top-heavy.
 Be sure to include borax in the toilet accessories when going off for an outing. Should the water be hard, borax will soften it, so that the skin will not suffer.
 Every day beat and shake the pill lows. Pushing the hands in each pair of corners in turn, work the hand thoroughly through the feathers to separate them and make them fluffy.
 If the vanished surface of a piece of furniture is injured by chloroform, camphor or any other liquid which dissolves varnish, rub the spot at once with olive oil or linseed oil.
 A piece of stale bread, a small lump of soda or a piece of charcoal placed in the pot will lessen the disagree able odor that arises when cooking cauliflower or cabbage.
 When cooking mush for fried mush do not cook as long as for eating, but pour into 8 deep pan after stirring ten minutes. When cold dip the slices in beaten egg and they will fry crisp.
 It is wise to wash the egg beater
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-12
AUCTION SALE
 OF FURNITURE

We will offer for sale at Public Auc- ton on THURSDAY. JULY IA, com mencing at 9:3O A. NJ, the Furniture and Household effects contained in the house located at No. SIP Cobra do Ave. These goods are fin excellent condition and the best we have had to offer for sale this season. Below will be found partial list of the stock:
 3 Dressers, 2 Iron Beds, 2 Book Cases, Writing Desk, i Sideboard, 1 China Closet. 1 Dining Room Set; 1 Library Table, 1 Leather Couch, 5 large Rockers, 1 Gas Lamp, 1 lot Gu rios (collected from all parts of the world) pair Auto Lamps, 3 Ice Boxes, 1 Kitchen Range, i Gas Range, 75 Pictures, Cut Glass Punch Bowl, 1 Inlaid Table lover 100 years oId) Lace Curtains, Dishes, Porch Chairs. Porch Shades, Hose, Rugs, Siren Horn and other articles too numerous to list.
 This will be the best sale of it's kind held in Bridgeport in a year. If you are desirous of securing the best stock in this line at your own price do not fail to attend the sale. For further particulars enquire
 A. ELWOOD & SON, Inc.
 AuctfOneers P11 ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-12

"Oh. fudge. is the comment of the Norwalk Hour upon the effort of the Anti-Hin Republicans to exculpate themselves from blame for having antagonized the Senatorial candidacy of MT. Hill two years ago. The Hour adds:
 Congressman E. J. Hill was the choice of the Republicans of the State Legislature until Il o'clock the night before the caucus. He had the battle won hands down. Everybody knows how and why the change came at the eleventh hour. The changes fre- quently happen in our State Legisla- ture.
 As may be recalled. that was the hour of Senator Bulkeleys appearance on the scene and of the commencement of his active labors for Brandegee and against Hill.
 It is perhaps not exactly singular that the Fairfield County Republicans who then worked with Bulkeley against Hill. are now mostly laboring for Bull keley's reelection. They class now as then. as Bulkeley's puppets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-12
A Gun Clubs Treasure.

Thirteen million cartridge shells, the result of eleven years of shooting by the members of Il gun club, have been gathered into q huge pile by one of the leading sporting organizations of Eng land. Eleven years ago one of the members conceived the idea of having the members save all their shells and deposit them on the pile The shell bank is now the clubs most prized possession. If a single man were to shoot one cartridge a second day and five years to discharge 13.OOO,OOO The club maintains vigilant guard over its precious sbell pile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-12

A Connecticut correspondent of the New York Herald predicts the nomi- nation of Lake for Governor. but, thinks Goodwin will make credit able showing in the convention. As to the U. S. Senatorship. he predicts that Mclean will come to Hartford county a little ahead. carrying the solid support of Litchfield county and more than half of the votes of Fair field county.
 Of course.g these are all mere guesses. No one can predict safely the results of the underground work of the candi- cates. But if the nomination is to depend upon Hartford county. which we doubt, Bulkeley may win. although Mclean has more or less supporters there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-12

The city of Birmingham, England, conducts such public utilities as gas, street railway and electric supply. Its profits on them for the year ended March 31, 1910. aggregated s562.845. and this notwithstanding the fact that the hours of motormen. conductors. etc, were lessened, and that the price of gas was reduced to AT cents. And yet there are those who continue to assert utilities profitably.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-12

The House and Senate disagreed on the bill providing for publicity of campaign contributions. Publication before election was the choice of the House. while the Senate fixed the date after election. The Senate won. the post-election date being approved by the Republican regulars. including Senators Bulkeley and Brandegee of this State. and disapproved by the In- surgents
 The measure is therefore of no value in the coming campaign. All the big trusts and predatory wealth" can contribute heavily toward the election of Republican regulars, with a cer- tainty that their virtual purchase of these candidates cannot become known to the voters until too late to guide their action. Thus. the way is cleared for the practically corrupt entry of "tae interests into the political field. Once more, the Republican party ad- vertises itself as on sale to them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-12

Chicago has a Board of Review. which is now directing it's attention toward the taxation of costly gowns and jewelry. It is a rich field for the tax gatherer. Should this plan of increasing municipal revenues be gen eraly adopted. and there is no ade- Quate reason why it should not. news papers will experience difficulty in se- curing full reports of the costumes and adornments worn by ladies at balls, receptions. etc. The present disposi- ton to furnish information will be lacking.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-12

directly after it is used. If this is impossible. save yourself trouble lat CT by plunging it at once into bowl of water, so the egg cannot harden on it.
 Keep a bottle of ammonia at hand to use when acid takes the color from any fabric. Apply a little or the am ,aonia immediately and in almost ev- cry instance the color will be restor- 1I
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-12

from the natives than usual by exhi- biting a toy elephant, in which clock work moved it's legs and trunk
 A new tire pressure gauge that can be carried in the pocket consists of a tube to be screwed upon the valve, the outrushing air raising piston that registrars on scale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-12

placing their bond issues at anything like former rates. That their credit is good, does not arpear to exercise any influence. Investors are demand
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-12

Washington, July 11.-Major General Leonard Wood will take up the duties of chief of the staff and head of the United States army this week. General Woods taking over the reins of ad- ministration of the office of chief of staff places the entire army under the command of two physicians who have actually and actively practiced medi- cine. Major General Fred c. Aims worth, adjutant general of the army, is the other physician. General Aains- worth is also just eight months Gen. eral Woods junior in appointment. General Wood will not be fifty until next October. It was while General Wood was serving in the west as an assistant surgeon that he met Roose- welt, then doing the duty of a cow boy. The acquaintance ripened into the friendship which later procured for General Wood rapid promotion. AS chief of staff he will be the direct ing hand in the preparation of plans for the national defense and for the mobilization of the military forces in time of war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-12

Judge A. Heaton Robertson tells the New Haven Register that there will be no new passenger station for that city although the plans are all ready, until the agitation for a public utili- ties commission ceases. If this means that he is opposed to the creation of a commission. his name must be erased from the list of Democratic Guberna- torial possibilities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-12
The D. M. Read Go.
 Eskablisbsd 1857.

Estabhsbed 1857.
 7be Store Closes ct 5 P. M Except Satnrdavs hst- % --
 Conveniences for Summer Cooking. Very we'll equipped is our House Furnishing Store with aids for hot weather cooking. There certain things which might be considered luxuries, but which are really necessities, for whatever increases ones comfort always under the head of economy.
 Gas Ranges and Plates show the latest improve ments
 Blue Flame Oil Stoves are with or without wicks. Lamp Oil Stove have either steel iron tank Vegetable Cookers fine for over one burner one may place the Cooker which has compartments for three separate vegetables, Price $2.5O Steam Kettles have compartments for cooking four separate and distinct articles. $3.75
 There are Alcohol Heaters clever inventions, which have covered receptacles for heating broth soup, and when not in the little lamp be placed in the cooking pan, the lid put on handles folded and everything is compact and sh1pshape. Travellers and sportsmen like these. Prices from 45 cts up Alcohol Stoves, in all sizes, from 9 cts up
 Miscellaneous Things for Kitchen Use Self ealing Pie Tins for berry pies They will not let the juice boil over. 10 cts.
 Clean n-cut Cake Pans, require greasing, but the cake will come out smoothly. Two depths in loaf tins, 10 cts
 Sleeveboard ond iron. Small narrow Iron, light m weight, very convenient. 39 cts for the outtlt The Dennison Section shows some novelties that are ingenious and attractive.
 An Indian Wigwan, with all things that constitute camp also canoe and paddles numerous small ami mas trees etc., all of paper and natural as life $1O0.
 Dolls Summer Cottages with furniture, $10o
 Dennison Section, lower floor. Porch Busters, of 12-inch turkey feathers. with good long handle, 50 cts Tho D M Read C0
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10

Of sailed or preserved meats is sup
posed to be due. i'd part at least, to
the reductions made during the past
decade in the cost Of chilling or freez-
ing and transporting meats Of this
class, and to the Increased supply OF
fresh meats in European markets re-
sulting from the growth Of the sys-
tenn. on the other hand, prices OF
fresh mutton have advanced more
than those Of fresh beef, the reason
being, presumably, in part at least,
the comparatively slow growth In the
worlds supply Of sheep and the con-
sequent advance In the price OF veal.
The method employed by the bu-
reau Of statistics in determining the
export and import prices Of meats
in the various countries Is a COM
paratively simple one 1t takes from
the official statistics Of the countries
exporting considerable quantities OF
meats the stated quantities Of meat
exported or imported and the stated
value Of the same, and by dividing
quantity into value determines the
average export or import price per
pound.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10
WHY NAMES HESITATE.

Atchison Globe: Don't complain
because 1t costs so much to live. Be
thankful that you were given the
chance to live at all since being born
costs so much more than It cost some
years ago. Not many generations
ago might rider" kind hearted
woman living in the neighborhood,
brought babies into the world with
out charging a cent. She was sue
ceeded by woman, who made 1t 9
business, and who never asked more
than $40 for assisting the stork, and
who called every morning for two
weeks afterward to wash the baby.
Then the doctor appeared who want
ed from $40 to $40 and kin or neigh
bors assisted. Then the doctor was
succeeded by a doctor who wanted
from s25 to IS. and the neighbors
have been shooed away by pro-
fessional nurse who asks $40 a week,
Thousands Of infants can't afford the
"trip. aud that is why 80 few babies
are born these days. II also accounts
for the number Of twins that arrive
infants figuring that when they car
come two. or three. at a time, they
get wholesale rates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10

lola Register; The Emporia Ca
zette, owned BY William Allen White,
who prints a thoughtful editorial
column long in an earnest endeavor
to show that the postoffice should
not increase the postal rates on maya
zines, including the American, of
which Mr.. White Is a part owner.
which shows how easily the motives
Of the purest men may be impugned
Il one sets deliberately about H. Mr.
whites opinion would, beyond a
doubt, be the same II he had no
interest in a magazine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10

the fatted calf should be killed again.
W. H. Thomas. a member Of the
school board. declares that he win
vote against the students and he has
been named as the leader Of the pros
ecutlng end Of the school board.
The folliwng list Of students, mem-
bers Of the senior class, are barred
from the campus and the class room:
Joe Lynch. Fred Thompson. Edgar
Carruth. Fred Blachley, Clarence
Ross. Florence Dayton, Lavere Weast
Great Childs. Laura Peterson, Mar
garet Williams. Margaret Whitney.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10
MEATS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

MEATS IN rOhEhNN OOONAhA''
Meat prices have advanced IN all
the principal producing and consum-
ing sections Of the world, according
to compilations just made by the bu-
reau Of statistics Of the department
Of commerce and labor. The figures
which the bureau has compiled con-
sIst chiefly Of the export prices OF
the principal meat-exportlng coun-
tries Of the world and the import and
quoted wholesale prices in the chief
meat-importlng and consuming coun-
tries. The chief meat-exporting
countries are Australia, New Zealand
Argentina, Canada, and the United
states; and the chief meat-importing
countries, the United Kingdom, Ger
many and, in less degrees, the other
European countries. All Of the meat
exporting countries show higher
prices per pound In their exports in
recent years than those Of decade
ago, and all Of the meat-impOrtins
countries show higher rates in their
import figures and in the current
market quotations.
Curiously. however, the advance In
fresh meats is less than that in salted
and preserved meats, and in nearly al
cases the advance in beef is less thar
that in pork or mutton. The faci
that the percentage Of advance II
prices Of fresh meats, especially thOs'
exported in the chilled or frozer
state, has not been as great as tina
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10

every citizen, it is to ones personal
interest to buy of home merchants.
Taking everything into consideration
one can almost invariably buy more
cheaply and to better advantage Of
the home man than Of the catalogue
houses who grant no accommodation
to the purchaser.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10

The Abilene Reflector calls atten-
ton to the fact that fifteen years
ago there we're only three automobiles
in the country. Why harrow up our
feelings and bring fruitless regrets
by thus recalling memories of good
old quiet days when you could step
into the street without danger Of
sudden death.-Lawrence Gazette.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10
rARMING VS.. SUNDAY SCHOOLS.

FARMING VS.. SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
One Of the most interesting and
unique addresses at the county Sun
day School association was that OF
J. H. Taylor of Pearl on "Analogies
Between Farming and Sunday School
work" He said:
one OF the most valuable crops a
farmer in this part Of the fair state
of Kansas can raise Is alfalfa. In an
ordinary year of average rainfall on
the uplands, we usually raise three
crops Of hay. In year OF scant
moisture, usually two crops. In one
of abundant rain, four crops. 1t
is to alfalfa that the successful feed
or relies to balance his feeding rations
which consist too much of corn, al
falfa furnishing the protein Wnile
corn furnishes the fat and starch.
The alfalfa mills pay now nine to
eleven dollars per ton for the hay, and
grind 1t up into bran like product,
selling at twenty dollars per ton, max
ing a simple, readily transported pro-
duct, much relished by horses, cattle,
and even by chickens.
Dickinson county had in: 1905,
$4,000 acres Of alfalfa or so per cent
of all anne grasses; 1905, $1,000
acres of alfalfa or 6S per cent Of all
tame grasses; 1907; $4,000 acres Of
alfalfa or 81 per cent Of all tame
grasses; 1908, $4,000 acres of alfal-
I'd, or 90 per cent Of all tame grasses.
Alfalfa is not only such a valua-
BILE crop but 1t is one of the most
difficult crops to get started. II the
LAND is full OF weeds the most sue
cessful method is ploughing early
and summer following, or repeated
clean cultivation. You can hardly
do too much work, repeated harrow
ings, discings and rolling with cor
Irugated roller all count in getting the
soil in suitably packed, friable gar
den condition. Then sowing the seed
about the last of August will be the
hest time to escape the heat OF the
summer, the crop Of persistent weeds
that grow earlier, and yet get good
start before the heavy frosts Of Dc
tober and November stop all fall
growth. Should the farmer fail to
get stand, does he stop right there
discouraged. No, he tries again and
again until he is rewarded by full
crop. The soil is enriched by the
nitrogen gathering bacteria, SO the
crops following alfalfa are greatly
increased.
The Sunday school is the alfalfa
) crop Of the church. 60 to 80 per
cent of the church membership are
brought in from the Sunday school,
1t is the most valuable asset that 1t
has. But unlike alfalfa, IT is very
easy to get started. Our smallest
tots all want to go to Sunday school.
The most difficult time comes when
weeds of the big head and infide'ty
grow up. These choke out the good
seed and plants that we're so care
fully planted in the minds Of the
boys and girls. Should we get dis
couraged because Of this? No indeed
We can hardly do too much plough
ing, narrowing, diseing and cultiva:
! ing.
In the Sunday school the spirltua
a life should get good start before th'
{ frosts OF satan stop all growth.
a Should the teacher be discourage:
9 because the seed sown fails to make
n stand? No, indeed, repeated etfort
t should be made until he is rewards
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10

by full crop. We need the nitrogen
gathering Of the Holy Spirit that the
crop of Christians may be increased
and that the soil may be left richer
for the coming generation of Ameri-
cans.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10
County Superintendent.

COWnty 0uPoEAMOO"
/ hereby announce myself as can
dldate for the office Of superintend-
emit Of Public Instruction Of Dickin-
son county, subject to the approval
Of the Republican voters at the Aug
ust primaries. W. 0. sTEEN'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10

Mail order houses are flooding the
country With their literature. Just In
90 far e. those houses are patronlaed
90 is the trade Of local merchants IN
iurss. and hat lnvolvea injury % TIE
Town IN vhl1h they % business b
a5st ne local raifioti1n, uhieh
shoula always b. E 1ifous i1s,or r'ih
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10

hereby announce myself as a
candidate for County Treasurer sub
feet to the action Of the Republican
primary. r. L. MORSE
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County Assessor.

l hereby announce myself a. .
candidate for the office Of County
Assessor, subject to the action Of the
Republican primaries in August.
#. J. MURPHY.
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County Clerk.

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for County Clerk subject
to the action OF the Republican prl-
maries. II. W. KING
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Register Of Deeds, sub
ject to the Republican primaries.
J.,F. FRoELICH.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Register Of Deeds, sub
ject to the Republican primaries,
Il. WORLEY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10

Since a Chicago woman pulled q
handful Of Whlskers from a cope
countenance facial decorations are
less popular with the windy city
finest
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10

The article published last week
ooncsrnlng a story By Congressman
MeKhlay vas written b. Esing Her
bert and through an error vas not
% credited.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10
THURSDAY. MARCH 10. 1870
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
County Treasurer.

County Treasurer.
hereby announce myself as o
candidate for the office Of County
Treasurer subject to the action Of
the Republican primaries in August.
EDWARD MAKINs, sr.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-03-10

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Register Of Deeds, sub
iect to the decision Of the Republican
primaries.
MRS. BERTHA G. ANDERSON.