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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-25
CONDUCTED BY
AGNES WATSON LEE

ner, speaking very innocently, of
course:
There is a very simple problem in
arithmetic which very few people are
able to see through, yet it is as easy
as possible. l wonder if you can do
it,
This sets the woman on her dignity,
and she wants to do it at once.
'Think Of number correspond
ing to the numerical order of the
month in which you were born. Oh,
no, you needn't tell me-
To make the explanation clear we
will assume that the figure is two,
standing for February, sand that the
age is thirty.
Now, multiply that figure by
two" you continue, land add five.
Done that? Well, multiply that by
fifty and add your own age. From
the total subtract three hundred and
sixty-fve and to the result add one
hundred and fifteen. Now, what fig
ure have you got?"
1.-TWO hundred and thirty" replies
the person addressed. isn't that cor
rect?'
Exact" you exclaim. "You are
one of the very few persons who have
managed it,
And you turn away to hide your
smile of satisfaction at having discov-
cred that your victim was born in
February and that she is thirty years
Of age You have arrived at this
result by separating the figures $50
in two february and thirty. And
you can do this with everybody's age.
Try it on your sweetheart McCall's
Magazine.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-25
To Store Furs for Summer.

Many women prefer to store their
furs at home during the summer
rather than to send them to some
storage plant. This can be done with
safety if the furs are sealed in paper
or a box before the moth season
opens. Newspapers will protect furs
from moths if carefully sealed or
stitched together so that there are no
interstices.
Take newspapers, two thicknesses,
place two full sized sheets together,
stitch three sides on the sewing ma
chine--that is, the sides and bottom;
put the articles to be preserved into
the bag thus formed, and stitch
across the top Of bag, completely seal
ing it. The bag can now be hung
up for the season, and no moths will
disturb it's contents. A paste-board
box sealed with paper or a wooden
chest which has newspapers pasted
over every crack will be equally eff
fective. The odor of newspaper ink
keeps the moths away. 1t is a good
plan to treat overcoats and heavy
winter woolens in the same way.-N.
Y. Globe.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-25
BETTER THAN SPANKING

Spanking does not cure children Of
bed-wetting. There is constitutional
cause for this trouble Mrs M Sum-
mers, Box $50, South Bend, Ind, will
send free to any mother her successful
home treatment, with full instructions.
Send no money, but write her today if
your children trouble you in this way.
Don't blame the child, the chances are
1t can't help it, This treatment also
cures adults and aged people troubled
with urine difficulties by day or night
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-25
WOWAN'S PAGE Ell 1a

growing in easy reach of the little
fingers.
The wise mother begins early to
teach the little ones the danger of
green fruit, but this does not always
lessen the danger.
When the results Of an indulgence
in green plums begin to manifest
themselves about midnight, the fol-
lowing plan will be found to give
speedy relief, and has often checked
threatened attacks of cholera NOR
bus: Fill a twO-quart dOuche bag
with tepid water, to which has been
added tablespoonful of salt; make
a strong suds Of any good white soap.
Grease the tube thoroughly with
vaseline, and wash the bowels thor
oughly with the mixture. A warm
drink Of Jamaica ginger completes
the treatment.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-25
How to Bake a Fish Whole.

Many housewives have difficulty in
serving baked fish compact; often
with even the most careful attention
the fish will become fastened to the
pan, and the flesh will be broken.
Any bake pan will do, provided it
is large enough; if you use cooking
oil, put half cupful in the pan be-
fore dredging in the -four. Flour the
fish thoroughly, then rub it we'll with
the oil or other grease. By basting it
often your fish will be firm, whole
and a beautiful brown when done.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-25
THE MAN IN OVERALLS.

He gets up in the early morn
While others are in bed;
It makes no difference if he
Has aching back or head.
He always has to be on deck
The moment labor calls;
He cannot stop for little things,
The man in overalls.
He starts the engine on it's round,
He makes the light and heat;
He makes the clothes upon your back,
The shoes upon your feet.
He holds the throttle we'll within
His hand what'er befalls;
You feel at ease to ride behind
The man in overalls.
He doesn't count for very much
In social life, not he;
But were it not for him where would
This good old country be?
He owns not much, he's simply here
To answer labOr's calls:
Although-the ballot box is his
The man in overaIIs
JOE CONE.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-25
A Mean Way to Tell a Woman's Az,

Every man seems to be born with a
desire to know the age of ladies with
whom he comes in contact. Women
also appear to have an innate curios-
ity concerning the number of sum
mers" which have passed over the
heads of their female friends. But
there is nothing more difficult to dis
cover than the exact age of a woman
who wishes to keep the fact a secret.
Now, here is little scheme which
a mathematician has just discovered
to find out the age of any person.
Having engaged that person in
pleasant conversation, you proceed
something after the following man
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-25
MAKING HOME WORK EASY.

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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-25
TESTED RECIPES.
Potato Cake.

Pare and boil the potatoes as for
Dreaming. When they are done take
them off, drain off all the water and
cream them with butter, tablespoon
of cream to the two cups of potatoes,
season with salt. Make them out in
small round cakes, roll them in raw
beaten egg and cracker dust; fry in
hot drippings, drain on a seive and
serve hot.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-25

nearly a cup Of grated cheese, a tea
spoon Of salt, dust Of cayenne and
enough cream to make a stiff dough.
Mix into a smooth paste and roll an
eighth of an inch thick. Cut in strips
and bake in a slow oven till a straw
color.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-25
SCallOped Tomatoes.

Turn the canned tomatoes into a
pudding dish and season them with
salt, pepper, sugar and a bit of but
ter. Cover them with buttered
crumbs cover and cook inside the
stove for an hour, then take off the
cover and brown.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-25


mean additional worry to the
mother of a large family: the
children are all home from
school, there is SO much more to be
done and weather conditions are not
conducive to it's being done in COM
fort
Here are some suggestions which
have been acted on, found valuable,
and are cheerfully passed along:
Dispense with the kitchen range:
get in it's stead a good gasoIene or
kerosene cook stove. Intelligently
handled, kept clean and with the
care required by lamp any standard
make Of gasOlene or kerosene cook
stove is safe, economical and COM
Portable.
Take up all the rugs; take down
all the curtains and draperies. In
place of the former put strips of good
heavy mating, whose ends may be
simply stitched or tied to keep from
fraying.
To take the place of the window
curtains, put up half" or sash cur
tains of any light material.
And right here I'd like to suggest
the possibilities to many, of the five
cent figured lawns, sold for dress
goods, but perfectly desirable as sash
curtains.
Have breakfast early; make it a
simple meal of coffee, a cereal, toast
and fruit, if possible. Have a cold
lunch in the middle of the day; but
that doesn't mean a "heavy" meal at
night.
For the last meal, broiled steak or
stew, with two easily prepared veg
etables will be all the average family
will require. Hot desserts may easily
be dispensed with, and fresh fruit
given in their place.
Fresh vegetables are of course pre-
ferable to the canned variety, but
the latter take so much less time to
prepare, many hOusekeepers prefer
them.
A tepid bath in the morning will
give one almost unlimited courage
for the greater part of the day.
Dress the children as simply as
possible. "ROmpers" are hot, no mat
ter what the material; a loose under
body, muslin drawers made full, and
a low-necked sleeveless "slip" will
keep the little girls cool and good
natured. Dressing a small boy is a
simple matter, too.
IT mothers would, so far as able.
follow program on the order of this
one, summer would lose half it's ter
rors.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-25
The Dangers of Green Fruit.

Mothers living in the country US
ually dread the spring time because
Of the ease with which young chill
dren may secure green plums, green
peaches and any other unripe fruit
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-25
Cheese Straws.

Sift a pint of flour on a board,
make hole in the pile and put in it
half a cup of butter creamed with
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-05-25
s554-DAINTY ONE-PIECE NIGHT
DRESS.

Nothing daintier could be imagin-
ed than this pretty night robe, cut
with back, front and sleeve all in one
piece. The low, round neck is simply
finished by lace and ribbon run bead
ing, and is large enough to slip on
easy over the head. Muslin, cambria,
batiste and nainsook are all used for
the making. The pattern is cut in
three sizes: Small; medium and large.
The medium size requires six yards
of 36-inch material
A pattern of this illustration will
be mailed to any address upon receipt
of 10 cents in stamps or silver. Ad-
dress,
JEFFERSONIAN PATTERN DEPT.
Thomson, Ga.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
THE FARMER: APRIL II, 1911

eral commanders a promise to begin
the battle some distance from the in
ternationa1 boundary and to do ev-
erything to prevent bullets from cross
ing the boundary and striking here.
The insurgents at the same time sent
messages to Skunk assuring him that
the expected battle would be outside
the town.
According to statements from Gem
eral Balasaria Garcia, commanding
the rebels, the total insurgent corps
prepared to give battle in AN around
Aqua Prieta is a little more than o.
600 men. The Federal force, COM
manded by General Baron and Colonel
Raynaldo Diaz, is believed to COM
prise 1000 and 1000. Both are well
equipped.
The force commanded personally by
Sonora Ta1amentes, widow of Col.
Talamentes, is supposed to be in the
rear of the other rebel troops. Reports
reached Douglas, today, of several
other forces Of insurgents prepared to
participate in the battle in the rear
of the Federal camp but these reports
are vague.
Du .ng Easter Sunday there was
great excitement in Douglas. At day.
light, today, there were five troops
tiers, which were distributed along the
border and the streets of Douglas, to
prevent the citizens from lining up
on the boundary line when the battle
begins as they did last Thursday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
new CHEMICAL
GIVEN FIRST
TEST TODAY
All Ready Except for Coat
of Paint-Locomobile Co.
Is Building Ten.

superintendent of Machinery Tracy
finished the work today upon the new
auto-chemical of the Bridgeport fire
department, and the machine was
given it's first tests at No. 1 chemical
house
The new auto-c1femical, which will
be stationed ultimately at the No.
chemical house in Maplewood avenue,
has twice the capacity of the No. /
auto chemical 1t holds two tanks of
80 gallons each.
The tanks are mounted on 9, Loco
mobile TYPE T. car, of 40 horse
power. the same model as the original
auto chemical
The chassis was furnished by the
Locomobile Company. but all the
work Of mounting the chemical tanks
ETC., has been done by the B. F. D.
under the supervision of Mr.. Tracy.
The new auto-chen1ical will be sent
to the factory and painted. Then il
will be stationed at the No. / chem
ical house in Middle street, while the
No. chemical is being overhauled al
the factory. After that the new auto
chemical will be stationed at the Wes
End house, and it is believed will be
able to cope with 80 per cent. of the
fires in that district
The Locomobile Company of Amer.
lea is now working on 10 cars of its
40 horse power TYPE T. for municipal
use, fire, ambulance and police, thank!
to the fame of Brddgeport's Locomobilt
vehicles
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
DIED.

DIED.
FINNERTY.-In Southport, Conn,
April Is, 1911, William l.. Finnerty,
aged 81 years. months, days.
Friends are invited to attend
the funeral from his late residence,
Southport, Conn.,, on Tuesday, April
IS. at $3.50 a. M, and from St
Thomas church. Fairfield, at 1900
a. m
Burial in st. Thomas ceme-
", Fairfield. a.
rFRN-In Van Nest, New York
April 18th, all, Elizabeth,
Nv of MichaeisMcGovern,s aged
ears.
SFriends are invited to attend
the funeral at her late residence,
No. 81 Mead street, on Tuesday.
April 18th, at O'Clock a. m. and
thence to ST. Charles church where
a high mass of requiem will be Of
fered at $3.50 a. m.
Burial in ST. Michaers ceme-
terry. asp
BARRY.-In this city, April Is, 1911,
Timothy Barry.
Funeral services from his late
residence, No. 2 Myrtle court, on
Tuesday, April Is, at s p. m.
-Interment at Nashua, N. H,
cemetery. a
SMITH.-In this city, Saturday, April
15, 1911, Winifred E., beloved
daughter of William and Margaret
Smith, aged 16 years, 9 months, )
days
Friends are invited to attend
the funeral from her late residence,
No. Sic Stillman street, Tuesday,
April Is. at $3.50 a. m, and from
Saint Charfest church at o'clock
-Interment at St. Michaers
cemetery. "a
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
OPPOSITION TO :
$1,000 FEE FOR
LOCAL LAWYERS

Opposing the claim of local lawyers
for $1,000 counsel fees, in the much
discussed suit of Judge Patrick Kane
against the knights of Columbus
former Senator William p. Kennedy
OF Naugatuck appeared before Judge
Howard j. Curtis in the civil super
ior court this afternoon. The hearing
is on motion by Attorneys Cullinan
& Cullinan and Attorney John J..
Phelan for allowance Of counsel fees.
These lawyers represented Judge Pat
rick Kane in the litigation.
Attorney Kennedy opposed the mo-
ton to have the fraternal order pay
the counsel fees on the ground that
the suit was brought without the sane
ton of the national board OF govern
ment Of the order. 1t was an action
brought on the plaintiffs own respon-
sibiEity and therefore the lawyers
should be paid by him Attorney Ken
nedy claimed.
The action by Judge Kane was to
determine what action the Knights
of Columbus should take on a NOR
tuary fund Of over 100000 which had
been accommodating. 1t was contended
by the plaintiff that only those who
were members of. the order prior to
January I, 1909, should benefit from
the fund. The sdprefffe court of err
rors, however, decided that all mem
,bers of the order were entitled to
share in the fund.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
Mice lot OF 85-cent
summer silks Csc.

Silks Of strength and special weight. Silk Of beauty
and through-and through goodness And practically
quarter has been cut from their price right at the
opening Of wearing-time
Twas only few days ago found the dealer who
had this lot OF foulards Happened to find him time
when he anxious to 'make trade and SO accepted
our proposition to take them at price below his
Shipment prompt they here and will be yours to
choose Tuesday morning.
Foulards of weight that's trie heavier than usual
So processed that they rated proof against sporting
by raln-drops Of good width and hster And in pat
terms that are new and attractive.
Blue grounds strewed with white dots are mark
ed with the widespread dot that is liked are printed
with white rings which encrcle green dots red dots
squares OF contrasting color these squares themselves
ing enclosed IN white medaions. Reseda and rose are
printed in pretty patterns of white Rich green is marked
by white stripes and squares in veryeectve combina
ton
1t is truly deserving gathering and regular price of
85 cents yard is reasonable But choose if Won are
prompt, at t.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
Especial from United Press.

(OpeCIdl ITOII Cnlt0u TT3SS.J
Washington, April 17-That the State
Department is holding up the big
Stick before the Diaz government,
was ivenced today in a telegram sent
to Ambassador Wilson at Mexico
City, instructing him to ascertain at
once what steps Diaz has taken to
prevent repetition of the recent bat
tie in which two Americans were kill
ed and IL wounded on United States
soil during the fighting
Washington, April IA resolution
directing the Senate committee on
Foreign Relations to investigate con-
ditions on the Mexican border was in
troduced in the Senate by Stone
pem., MOI, today.
The resolution calls also for "a
complete explanation and exposition
of the actual conditions prevailing in
Mexico; and said committee is direct
ed to report with such recommends
ttons as the committee may deem ad-
vfsable respecting the duty of the
United States in the premises and
which report may be mad etc the SEN
ate in open or executive session as the
committee may deem most expedient
in the public interests
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
BOY FIRST AMERICAN
STRUCK BY BULLET.

Hamilton, IA. was the first American
in Douglas struck by a bullet as a
result of today's battle at Aqua
Prieta. A spent bullet pierced his
coat and imbedded itself in his breast.
The boy was rushed to the Red Cross
hospital where the physicians said his
wound was not dangerous. He was
standing half mile from the inter-
national border when he was hit.
Washington, April 1.-THE Mexican
Federals and insurgents were allow
ed one more chance today by the
United States before active steps are
taken toward intervention and, it was
expected here, that within "a hours
the question will be decided for the
present at least.
This is the administration attitude
revealed today in orders sent to the
American troops at Douglas, Ariz.
where the citizens are hourly expect
ing a desperate battle to begin across
the border. Assurances were receiv-
ed from both Federals and insurectos
that they will prevent the endanger-
ing of American lives during the com
ing attack on Aqua Prieta.
President Taft ordered today that
assurances be given them to prove the
sincerity of the Mexicans.
Colonel Skunk, commanding al
Douglas since the arrival of additional
cavalry, was ordered to prevent cdtf-
zens of Douglas from needlessly ex-
posing themselves and to disarm any
individual or band attempting to cross
the line into Mexico. Federals or in
surrectos crossing into the United
states will be disermed and held as
prisoners.
Major General Wood and Secretary
of War Dickinson were at their desks
early today expecting news of an at
tack on Aqua Prieta. They admit
that the relations between the United
States and revolution-ridden Mexico
were in the balance.
The Red Cross Society today SEM
| money, and nurses to Douglas, Ariz
Seven nurses go from Los Angeles
! and San Diego, while a, draft Of $2,50t
was also sent in q telegram to Doug
las. The commencing officials pro-
| fess satisfaction with President Dfaz
call for volunteers. At the same
time, the call is interpreted as an ad
mission of the inability of his pres.
ent force to cope with the situation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
friction patterns
for embroidery.

Something new for the
embroiderer. And some
thing very good,
Sheets Of thin strong It's
sue bearing patterns which
are easily transferred to
ones fabric by the simple
process Of rubbing. There
is no need of using a hot iron
or any other device. Just
lay the pattern upon the
cloth to be stamped and rub
briskly with the fnger-nail
or a spoon. The pattern
will be Immediately trans
ferred and the article will be
ready for embroidering.
Best Of all, each pattern
may be used several times.
One service does not ter
inmate it's usefulness.
Sheets contain more than
one pattern. One, for ex-
ample, has four complete al
phabets. Another contains
doyly pattern, shirt-waist
front, towel border, tumbler
doyly, jabot, and two. or
three sprays. In all there
are seven different combina-
lions, each in an envelope
and each at the same price
1Oc.
Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
REBELS DEFEATED WITH
LOSS OF so KILLED
AND SCORES WOUNDED.

Ell Paso. Tex, April IA special
despatch from Chihuahua received
here, today says that the hoped-for
release of American and other insur-
gent prisoners being taken to Chihua-
hua from Rio Grande for trial by the
Mexican Federal Courtmartial, failed
today, when the insurgent force of 500
were defeated with loss of so kill
ed and scores wounded in a battle
between Siuza and Santa Clara Can
yon.
Many women and children, refugees
following the Federal troops, are re-
ported killed.
News of the battle was received
when riderless horses. evidently STAN
peded at the beginning of the fight,
appeared several miles from Chihua-
hua. On them We're the accoutrements
of the soldiers and to one was attach
ed the body of a Federal soldier who
had been killed by a bullet. In falling
off his steed he caught in the stirrup
and his body had been dragged many
miles.
The fight lasted for several hours
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
MARKHAM DROPPED
DEAD IN HOTEL

Waterbury, April 17.-George
Markham of Thomaston, who has a
married daughter residing in Bridge
port, died suddenly at the Exchange
Hotel just before midnight last night.
He entered the hotel at in the after
noon, and went to his room, COM
planning of illness. Not until shortly
before his death was 1t thought neces-
sary to call medical aid, and before a
physician could be obtained, he died
Medical Examiner Crane was not
willing to give a death certificate
was believed to be at least factor
in the mans sudden demise. Besides
his daughter, he leaves a widow. He
was about As.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
ASTIR EARLY AT DOUGLAS
FOR BEGINNING OF SECOND
BATTLE OF Aqua PRIETA

Douglas, Ariz., April 17-After an
other day of excitement, the citizens
of Douglas, early today, were still
awaiting the beginning of the second
battle of Aqua Prieta which was ex,
pected to be the most momentous of
the entire Mexican rebellion. Aside
from several minor brushes between
the Federal outposts and insurgent
scouts there was no actual clash yes
terday. The Federals marched from
the southwest toward Aqua Prieta all
of yesterday, hating at night about
10 miles from the city. The insurgent
commanders sent a few scouts out to
reconnoiter the enemy's posts, but the
bulk of their forces remained within
Aqua Prieta working feverishly upon
the new entertainments. The indfca-
lions are that the impending battle
will be fought on the sloping plain
several miles southeast of Aqua
Prieta.
Colonel William A. Skunk command
ing the First United States Cavalry
troops here, extracted from the Fed
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
EASTER IN THE CHUaLHiS

Weather as diversified as the styles
81 Easter millinery greeted the an
nual observance of the great religious
feast of the Christian church. AS
usual. Easter music in the various
churches made the day one of the
most notable in the ecclesiastical
year. April snow fiurries. young cy-
clones and an occasional dash of ram
failed to thwNrt the Easter spirit, Tor
the churches were filled to overnowlns
AIT all devotions.
Programs comparing we'll with those
of past years were presented in all the
churches. especially the Catholic and
Episcopal, where unusual attention IS
paid to the preparation of the Easter
programs.