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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-09

and judgment. Those who are stout owe their flesh to what I call the "bread and butter habit,'' which means that at table they unconscious ly keep eating bread and butter while waiting to be served, and nothing is more fattening. For those inclined to flesh, stale bread or toast is better and less likely to increase the weight. A couple of slices or one roll is enough for a meal, when eating other things, and, if vegetables are included, lessen even that amount. It is not necessary to repeat, the rule which I have given so often, to avoid vegetables which grow in the ground. The reason is that they are, one and all, rich in starch, potatoes most of all Corn and beans, which grow "above the ground, ' are also fattening, and should be eaten sparingly.
 The popular idea to-day is that most people eat too much, but I have seen many very fat people who were small eaters; everything they ate seemed to go to flesh. What can be done in such cases, you ask? Baths and exercise are the hope for them, as indeed they are for all stout people. The exercise, are apt to have fat about the heart, and therefore should be careful about violent and unusual exercise. It is more necessary for them than for others to begin any systematic course of exercise gently, taking only little
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-09

be turned every few days so that the light reaches a different part every time.
 Now, different plants require a diff ferent amount of light. Ferns, for instance, which in their native state seek the heart of the forest where they can be protected from the hot rays of the sun, need less than bloom ing plants. This should be consid- cred when cultivating a window box. If the exposure is to the south or west, where the sun shines all the year around, you need blooming plants; if to the north or east, foliage plants. But both kinds can be accom- modated in the same box by placing those that require sunshine in the cen- ire, with those that prefer shade at the side.
 Plants should not be exposed to the cold, rainy atmosphere of late fall or early spring. AS said before, they should be selected with reference to the temperature of the room in which they are expected to grow. They should have fresh air daily, just as human beings. In cold weather the window farthest away from them should be opened for ventilation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-09

cially when that individual has dieted rigidly to reduce the flesh. For it should be added that all the systems which are set forth for flesh reduction reduce the amount of food from one third to one-half of that usually taken and indeed what is ordinarily required. And in this connection warning should be given about entering hap hazard upon course of banting. lest the health should suffer from it.
 Corsets Necessary.
 Corsets are most useful, and when women are at all stout they are necessity. Ill-f1tting corsets are capable of doing a great deal of harm. IT they fit tight around the waist, after the fashion of a string around the middle of bag of meal, they press the contents of the abdomen downward and may give rise to a great deal Of trouble. The straight-front corsets, which have been the model adopted for the last five years or so, are an actual benefit when fitted properly, by which I mean drawn we'll down in front so as to support the lower part of the ap- domen, but not pressing upon it. fn- deed, many doctors have given up the abdominal bandages because these cor sets answer the purpose better. It IS worth while to pay good price for a good-fitting corset and econom1ze in some other direction
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-09

be obtained use sphagnum moss: it can be got from any florist.
 Some women have even grown plants in old tin cans and buckets with great success. But they are always women who give great care and thought to- their plants. These homemade pots and baskets should be well drilled with holes so as to provide proper drain- age.
 In filling a basket always place some large, showy plant in the centre, such as the dracaena, zonal geranium, etc. Arrange some climbing plant at each handle, with trailing plants at the edge. Be careful not to fill them too full, or the plants will crowd one an other and the weaker ones will die.
 Square rustic baskets can be made at home easily if a person has any ingenuity and skill with the hands. Pieces of branches or saplings from one-half to three-quarters of an inch thick should be used. The corners can be held together by wire passing through them and then doubly secured by mailing. An ordinary flower pot may be converted into a basket by means of wire pot-hangers.
 The desire to convert an unattracttve window into a place of beauty has brought to many women a discov-. cry of unexpected genius in designing1 flower receptacles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-09
Popularity XX5) THE INDOOR GARDEN By
By LIONEL RICHARDSON

fall of. When under-watered the roots dry up, with similar results.
 All potted plants should be watched. Rub a pinch of the soil between the fingers. If it crumbles up without cak- ing, then you know that it is time to administer water: but if it cal.es, then there is still enough moisture unabsorbed. The water should be of the same temperature as the room in which the plants are kept and should be clear. People who pour the hot water left at the bottom of the tea kettle on their flowers must not be surprised if the roots are scalded to death. The plant should be allowed to stand and drain for some time. Then the excess in the saucer or jar diniere must be emptied out. When the flowers are in window boxes, by the way, holes should be drilled in the bottoms of the boxes in order to allow the excess moisture to drain off.
 Swinging is also very important. All plants should be so treated except those whose leaves are covered with hairs (trichomes). The value of syr- inging is that it helps to keep the foliage clean, the breathing pores of the plants open and the leaves and oSOAA4o AiO0 4AOl1 1AoSCCo. OA WdIm days this swinging should be done outside, putting the plants where they can get the sun while taking their bath. It is better not to use nozzle, but place the thumb over the opening of the hose and spray the water so that 1t may fall on the leaves like rain. Tn cold weather this should be done in the bathroom. Plants with large and tough leaves, such as palms and rub Der plants, need to be sponged from time to time. To this lightly and don't rub the leaves.
 Turn to the Light.
 Frequently you will see in room a row of plants that seem all one-sided and unsymmetrical. In such cases you will notice that the leaves are turned towards the window. This is caused by the natural striving of the plant for night. Now light is as necessary to some plants as to human beings. These, even though supplied with proper soil, sufficient water and ideal temperature, frequently fail to bloom and you can be pretty sure that it is because of lack of light. When plant stands continually in one position so that it gets the light only from one side, the leaves naturally turn towards the window; hence the lop-sided ef- feet. To obviate this, the plant should
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-09

the year are the hardy plants that flower in the winter time. Of these the best known are azaleas, carnations, cyclamen, ardisia, zonal geraniums and violets. All these will stand good deal of cold. in fact will thrive better in cool than warm atmosphere, pref erabIy from 45 to 55 degrees in the daytime and ten degrees cooler at night. Camelias, dianthus, scented geraniums and oxalis are moderately hardy, requiring about ten degrees more heat than the other class. In addition to all these, there are many other plants that can be made to bloom in the winter by preventing them from blooming in the summer, cutting of the blooms as fast as they appear.
 The soil suitable for most plants is black loam. consisting of from 40 to 60 per cent. of sand, the remainder being clay and humus. It may be se- cured from a florist, but any person with a garden of her own can prepare
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-09
ID STOCK AQUARIUM
Directions for Indoor Water Garden on Small Scale at
 Very Moderate Cost

For a small room table aquarium of cut glass with an iron frame to hold the globe is most suitable.
 To fill the aquarium first cover the bottom of the tank or globe to the depth of half an inch with pure, fine, well-washed sand. Put an equal quan- tity of fine gravel on top of this. Small ornamental stones, shells, coral, etc., can be sprinkled over the gravel. Everything put into the tank must be thoroughly washed. Next put in posi- tion an ornamental centre-piece of coral, stone or anything out of which can be constructed an arch for the fish to swim through. Then fill the tank about one-third full with pure, cold water. Never put painted orna- ments in, as the paint will come off in the water and kill the fish.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-09

her own potting soil by cutting thick sods, piling them up and letting them rot for six months. This is impossible for the beginner, of course, so she had best have recourse to the florist. Great care should be taken to see that the pot is of the right size for the plant it is to contain If it be too large it will have too much soil and this will hold more water than the plant can use; then the soil will become soggy and eventually sour, causing decay of the roots and the ultimate death of the plant. If the pots are too small the roots will not have room to expand in. Furthermore, the nourishing properties in the too small amount of soil will become prematurely exhausted, as also will the water it holds.
 Don't imagine that, having once chosen the right size of pot, this mat ter can be dismissed from your mind as far as that particular pot is con- cerned. The plant has to be watched and the roots examined. If they are found matted at the bottom of the pot,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-09

then it is time to shift into larger one. When so doing it is wise to change the soil. When potting plants that have been growing indoors one should do so at least two weeks be- fore bringing them into the house, in order, as it were, to accustom them to new surroundings.
 Watering.
 Watering is by far the most impor- tant duty in taking care of the indoor garden. Sickly plants, in six cases out of ten, are the result of being watered just whenever the owner happens to think of it. A good percentage of the remainder are caused by an excess of water. Too much is as bad as too lit- tie. When over-watered the roots are unable to absorb all the moisture. This causes the soil to become soaked, thus excluding the air. Then the earth be- comes sour, the roots decay and the leaves of the plant turn yellow and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-09
CARE
 and LIGHT
HAA!G!,!!HG BASKETS pB!!ssk.EEIs  Attractive Substitutes Carr Be Made of Old Cans ;
 or Kettles

No window garden is complete with-s out two hanging baskets, not only be- cause of their attractive but also their utilitarian qualities. Certain trailing plants show to best advantage only when grown in such baskets. They can be suspended either from the cei1- ing or from brackets on the side walls and they have the advantage of taking up no floor or window space.
 Several different kinds can be ob- tained, earthenware, plain and, rustic. On the whole. those made of wire ara the best you can get for the moneys being cheap, useful and ornamental Before filling, the basket should ba lined with sheet or wood moss, with the upper side out. When this cannot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-09

it's hands to it's feet, all help towards strengthening the muscles of the body. Let the child develop itself naturally and do not force him to an upright position before he is ready for it. A creeping-dress of stout gingham will keep the clothes from getting soiled. It is made long enough to come down over the dress and skirts and then to fold and come up to the waist, where it is held in place by band that but tons around the waist. the lower part of the skirt having been gathered in to it. Some children do remarkable things-walk when only eight or nine months old. or stand up and walk about without the intermediary prac-. tice of creeping; but these are on1H, very exceptional cases.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-09
DON'T FORCE THE
 BABY 10 WALK
Let Nature Assert Itself and Your Child Will Use
 Legs of His Own Accord

r> HE time when a child begins to
 walk differs greatly in different
 families. The child that is not
 strong, or has been sick, will not begin to walk as soon as the heal thy child. About the eighth month a child shows inclinations to try loco- motion. It will pull itself up and stand a little on it's feet during the tenth or eleventh month. It begins to go alone from the fourteenth to the flf- teenth month. It is much better for the child to creep at first, especially if 1t is heavy. If walking is tried too soon the legs, which are not yet strong enough to support the weight of the child, will bend under. and bow legs will result. The pulling about that the child does. such as raising itself by
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-09

NNE does not need to be a florist
 or scotsman to be glad that the O popularity of indoor gardening
 is increasing rapidly. Plants when carefully tended add a tremen- dous lot to the interior beauty of the home and of the psychological value of this 1t is hardly necessary to speak here. Furthermore, the care of plants affords a healthful relaxation as well as considerable pleasure to both women who are busy and those who have not many household duties.
 Each year more materials are being bought for this purpose. The demand for new varieties of flowers that can be grown in pots is constantly fncreas- ing and new forms are now being stocked which are distinctly superior to those formerly in vogue.
 1t is not such a frightfully difficult task to grow plants indoors. Many women have started bravely but given it up in disgust through their lack of success without trying to find out the reason As matter of fact, most fail- ures are caused by lack of knowledge of the most elementary necessities of plants. Despite all the hodge-podge of miscellaneous subjects supposed to be taught in the public schools to- day it seems that hardly any people know that everything in the animal kingdom must have food, water and air just as much as animals. Now the food for plants is prov iied by the soil and when they are potted the nour- ishing properties in the small amount of soil contained in the pot sometimes become exhausted and must be re- newed.
 Then. again, dry air, dust and inn proper temperature are frequent causes of disappointment to the in door gardener. To guard against loss she must exercise selection of the plants best suited to her purpose. She must not choose those that require a cool. moist atmosphere to grow in rooms kept very warm and dry. Fur thermore, she must not expect ordinary ! flowers to thrive in a sunless. north erly exposed window. Before buying her plants she must study all the con- ditions: light, air, sunshine, tempera- ture, that prevail in the different rooms in her house. She should choose varieties that can withstand all the drawbacks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-09
Don't Buy from PeddIers.

Don't Buy from Peddlers.
 Here, right at the outset, is where so many women make their worst mis- takes. They see an itinerant flower vendor passing in the street and buy on impulse and without the slightest forethought. It is a good rule never to buy from vendors or street stands. They nearly always have plants which have been neglected or for some req son sold off cheaply by some florist. Then, too, they have probably been hawked through the streets for days, allowed to wilt and become covered in dust. Moreover, seeds bought from the itinerants are quite unreliable because these people, though honest enough in purpose, no doubt, haven't the slight est idea what they are selling and they generally sell anything they can get hold of. For indoor gardening, as for outdoor gardening, the only safe and economical plan is to patronize good, reliable florist and scotsman and buy the best he has.
 The most suitable for this time of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-09
NOT TOO
 FLESHY
Stout People Should Be Very Careful in Using
 "Reducers"
By DIR. B. L. MACKAYE.

r HERE are many who have the
 idea that they are too feshy
 when such is not the case, and
 they would not look we'll if they were to lose the flesh they would like to get rid of. The point for such Is to remain where they are not to add more to their flesh, rather than to lose any. For such, careful attention to diet is necessary. Cut of cereals and sweets, and take care not to eat much bread and butter. I am convinced that many to avail anything, must be of a wig orous kind, kept up with regularity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12

the salary of the secretaries to the su- preme court judges was called up by MT. Smith. who explained the provisions of the bill. Mir Smith said the secretaries to the supreme court judges were the hardest worked men in the capitol.
 MT. Pitts opposed the bill. asking: 'To what unbridled audacity, O ye legisla- tors, will you allow yourselves to go in paying out the state funds?'
 Dr. Huddleston, remembering his Vir- gil, said that About four thousand years ago tonight Aneas said to Queen Dido that stars invited slumber." He declared, however, that while the members were all sleepy, they should pause from their slumbers sufficiently long to pass the bill. which he believed was a meritorious measure. The bill was then passed.
 Other bills passed tonight were as fol- lows:
 MT. Stevens: To provide compensation of probate judges for the preparation of poll lists and alphabetical lists of reg istered voters in primary elections.
 By MT. Atkins: To confer upon justices of the peace jurisdiction of all offenscs arising under the game and fish laws of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
SeOen Flourishing
 Blind Tigers Rdided

loads of whisky was taken al this place and S5 dozen bottles of beer, most of which was already on ice.
 The raid was conducted by Deputies D, F. Sugg, W. L. Metcalf, J. C. Harsh field, Fred McDuff. B. S. Chew, Newt Curl, Charlie Hilton. James Merriman Jack Brown and Irwin Steele.
 It was learned yesterday that Sheriff McAdory had pledged the new com misisoners of Birmingham his heartiest cooperation in enforcing all the laws of the city and he has instructed each of his deputies to see that no viola tons are allowed
 We have all joined hands with the new commissioners said Chief Deputy D. F. Sugg last night. and we are go- ing to see that every law Is carried out to the letter. Sheriff McAdory has informed us that he Is going to CO., operate with the new heads of the city and we are with him on every move.
 The raids we made yesterday were not the first We have been conduct ing house cleanings for several days, and we have averaged on a number of occasions an arrest of Is to 20 par ties in one day. Usually we have made about three raids week. but we have not until now announced the fact be- cause publicity greatly flinders this kind of search"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
CATCH K|DNAPERS AND REGAIN RANSOM

Las Vegas, N. M, April 11.-Several persons suspected of complicity in the Kidnapping of Waldo Rogers, son or A. T. Rogers, were arrested here tonight
 Tonight's disclosures have aroused the city to degree of excitement that au- thorties fear may result in a oemonstra- ton against the prisoners. The accused are in the county Jail, which is guard ed by a large force of deputies. Plans have been formulated for taking them to the pentitentiary at Santa Fe tomor- row for safekeeping.
 Taking advantage of. absence from the city of the boys father, two masked men went to the Rogers home shoftly before midnight on March g and at the point of O revolver compelled Mrs. Rogers to dress the child for night ride and deliver him to them. They repeatedly assured her that the child would not be harmed provided the police were not informed and $12,000 in small bills was paid to their representatives. They named lonely spot Ii miles north of Las Vegas as the place where the money was to De delivered by Mrs. Rogers representative. who was to come to the rendezvous alone the following day. Taking only ner bankers and her brother-in-law, Wiii Rogers, into her confidence. Mrs. Rogers secured S12,000 the following morning and delivered 1t to Will Rogers to carry 10 the place of meeting.
 The $12000 secured by the kidnapers has been recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
O'NEAL REMOVES
 MOBILE OFFICER

Montgomery, April 11.-(Special)-Gov- Emmet O'Neal late this afternoon dic- tated letter removing Back Tax Com missioner Touart of Mobile from office and placing in his stead Daniel J. Cal laghan. The removal is in accordance with an opinion recently rendered py Attorney General Brickell, in which IL was announced that the present chier executive has the right to remove all such commissioners who were appointed by former Gov. B. B. Conner just prior to that officials retirement from office.
 Advices have been received in Mont gomery from MT. Touart to the erect that he will resist his removal from the office
 Friends of MT. Callaghan allege, now ever that the governor IS strictly w'tn- in his right in the remaking or "nat- ever appointments he thinks necessary under such circumstances as those in which MT. Touart stood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
J. CONFINES
 AT PRATTV|[[E J. H. Barber of Tuscaloosa Breaches at Opening of
 State Convention

Prattville. April 1.-(Special)- With over 100 delegates in attendance the state convention of the Alabama Baptist Young Peoples union met here tonight. The opening session was one of great enthusiasm and unusual spirit.
 The devotional exercises were led by the Rev. w. M. Anderson of the Wood- lawn Baptist church. The visitors were cordially welcomed to Prattville by J. D. Anderson. chairman of the local committee. the Rev. D. T. Smith. the local pastor. and Mayor M. A. Gra- ham.
 The Rev. J. H. Barber of Tuscaloosa preached the opening sermon on The Essential Lordship of Christi" an im- pressive talk which set the standard for the whole convention. An informal reception and warm fellowship fol- lowed. Tomorrow the principal speeches will be delivered by Harry L. Stirck- land of Birmingham and the Rev l.. L. Gwaltney. Prof. c. w. Macon and the Rev. Richard Hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
HUGO BLACK TALKS
 OF HIS NEW WORK
Will Not Give Up Law Practice as a Result of His Elevation
 to the Bench

q am of course gratiied at the action of the commissioners in electing me to the recorders place. said Hugo L.. Black. but I accepted only on condition that the work would not require all my time.
 Under the new arrangements no pre- liminary hearings will be given in the recorders court and this will do much to lessen the work. The preliminary hearings will in future all go to the inferior criminal courts.
 "The position given me pays s125 a month. which is not enough to justify me to give up my law practice, but Judge Lane believes that I can so expe- date the work under the new arrange ment as to give me time to look after my private business. I will take up the new work Wednesday morning and am very grateful for the many kind ex- pressions which have already come from my friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-12
CAMP CROCKETT HAVE
 MANEUVER MARCHES

Galveston, Tex, April 1.-The usual maneuyer marches formed the principal activities at Camp Crockett today. The second provisional regiment, under the comand of Col. c. P. Townsley. returned from their practice march this morn ing.
 Three cases of apendicities have de- veloped at the camp and the patients have been operated on. They are re- ported as doing we'll There Is a total of 70 cases in the field hospital today.
 Work of constructing the target range began today.