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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-23
THE TELEGRAPH FIASCO

pr. Wilhelmus B. Robinson of Brooklyn takes exception to my ad vocacy of the government acquisition of telegraphs; said avaricious monop- oly to be incorporated as a branch of the post-off1ce system-as in all other civilized countries.
 distinctly remember hearing Prof Frank Parsons-shortly before his death-speak enthusiastica ly of the great dnancIal returns from the gov telephones in New Zealand, Switzer- land, and the European countries where this ownership is in successful operation
 has been a gradual decrease in rates Under monopolistIc ownership, the re verse is true.
 As a shining example of how a rate will decrease CD in the inverse ratio to perfection of device, cheapening of construction, and increase in popu' a tion: consider that in 1896 the rat C from Washington to Baltimore wa, for thirty words; f1fty-five cents for one hundred, words.
 After all these years of development in economy, these gentle buccaneers hearted heroes who sailed the Spanis Main-under the Jolly Roger-chare c twenty-five cents for ten words; six ty-five. cents for twenty-five words;
 
 This splendid charity results in sucI- impoverishment that the Gou ds an the Mackays are barely able to keeT body and soul together. They merel. continue their enterprises from altru- istic motives
 Now when Prof. Morse and his as sociates proposed to sell the patent rights of the telegraph to the U. s and shrewd-visioned congress refuse with scorn-to have anything to dc with the matter; although twenty-five years later it granted a subsidy fo- $A00, ,0C0 to one telegraph company Such is the reward of virtue, and of such the kingdom of the franchise grab Der.
 Now, Doctor. if Hitchcocl1s proposi graphs would be cheap-even at tn grossly inflated, water-Iogged figures we'd have to pay for them-beca usf they would serve as the ent ering of telephones and parcels post. The wire service could be handled witt but little increase of postofice ex pense, except for labor.
 ing social ownership would be inval uable. With this in view, we ap- plaud to the echo Hitchcock's temper ary lucidity; but for the telegraph of pitiful losses, ''be these juggling f1ends no more believed, that pate with us in double sense"
 Some genius-with a fine sense Of discernment-once sad that a gold mine was a hole in the ground with a liar at the top. Draw your own in- ference as to the benef cient activitie' of these telegraphic gold-hrick artists
 I admit that until we have the ini- tiative, referendum and recall, univer sal suffrage of competent adults. an social ownership, the pubic will lose in any event That's what we are fo-- However, that doesn't alter the fac that government ownership of the tele aphs-incorporating them as part the post-ofT7ce system--isn't a step ir the right direction
 DR EDWIN F. BOWERS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-23
REVOLUTION IN MONACO?

Paris, Feb. 2S.-Monaco. the tiny nrincinaIity in the south of France, threatens to join China's club and start a revolution of its own The Prince of Monaco, who a year ago, granted his subjects a constitution, still wields the real power himself, the constitution. the people say, being a fake. The National Council has re- signed in body because they met and voted and then nobody paid any attention to the vote, the Prince do- ing as he pleased.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-23
FIFERs AND DRUBRERs.
Vote to Hold Next Field Day at New
 Britain.

New Britain. Feb. 2s-The selecting of New Britain as the place for hold ing the annual field day and parade and the election of officers was the chief business transacted at the au- nual meeting of the Connecticut State Pliers and Drummers here yesterday. The officers follow: President, c. P. McGuinnis, Stamford; first vice pres ident P H. Martin. Thompsonvi1le. second vice president, B. C. TwininE, New Britain; secretary. BG. J. O'Hara. Stamford; treasurer, Peter NcCranns New Britain.
 Fifty-two delegates represented thu sixty-two corps making up the orga- nization,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-23
BACKWARD CHILDREN
 ON TNCREEA SEE-

Paris, Feb. 23.-According to the latest statistics submitted to the French Academy of Sciences. back ward childr 4n are on the increase in France. Dr. Raoul DepHy, through Edmond Perrier of the Academy. showed that simple operations and medical treatment of the young can in many cases revoIutiouiZe the child's future, rendering 1t several inches taller as well as increase it's mentality.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-23
SAMMY DEssER wITHDRAws

Sammy Desser, the we'll known base ball fan who sued Manager R, Y. Me Namara of the Atlantic hotel for S10t damages following Sammy's eject ment from the hotel, has withdraw the action. DeSser was recently fin ed in the criminal superior court for stealing S6.35 from the Rowland store
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-23
DIR. EDWIN F. BOWERS.
AN EPIDEMIC oF COUGHING

Is sweeping over the town. Old anu young alike are affected. and tn strain is particularly hard on littIe children and on elderly people. Foley, Honey and Tar Compound is a quick safe and reliable cure for all cough and colds. Contains no opiates. L. f. Curtis. "135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-23
Notice


 For fortY-six xcars-we have been conducting business at the same o1o location, corner of Main and John Private Bank has been estabIsheu there continuously. We have receiNeu End paid out on demand without no- dce millions of dollars or money Oe e noslted with us and we continue to receive money subject tO deposltors check at sight. on which we alloy three per cent. per annum: creeu is. fo eac6 account monthly We solicit tIIe accounts Of individuals business men. firms and corporations, anu alI who want bank account where tney car tfeposIt money checks or drai's, and leave 1t for one day one week. one montI, or one year. and draw interest on 1t for any time it Is lefI with us We give to the business our careIuI T1ersOuaH attention as the oldest firm of priv bankers in this state. ''''
 T. L. WATSON & co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-23

Foley Kidney Pills will cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble not beyond the reach of medicine No medicine can do more L. F. Curtis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-23
MAINE CENTRAL NOTE ISSUE SIP, 100000 One-Year Per Gents
 Ont and Quickly Sold.

The Maine Central Railroad, which is a part of the New Haven system, has financed it's obligations maturing April 1 next by the sale of SIP 900, GOO of 4 per cent one year notes to J. P Morgan & Go. The notes were quick ly sold, a large part of them being placed in Boston.
 The Maine Central has total obliga- tions of $15 ASA 00O maturing on April l. but with $5,000, 900 in cash on hand, the D ceeds of a sale of stock made last July, this note issue will enable it to meet it's obligations with about S1. .5o0, GOO to spare.
 s@What did the experiment with an egg by Columbus prove?'' That eggs were once so inexpensive that they could afford to take a chance on smashing one.''-Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-23
Diamonds Pay You
 Large Profits

Said a present day philosopher. ssEverybody takes you at your own yaIuation," meaning that appearance begets a good impression. 4 diamond is the sign-manuaI success and pros- perity. It pays big profits in the bat tic of business. or the battle of love- Only experts can determine their true worth. People who bought diamonds here years, ago are buying now.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-03
Canned Bananas.

New canning and preserving pro-
'esses, reported from Formosa and
Buenos Aires may ultimately have "A
great effect on food prices, It Is said
that a japanese confectioncr in Tain
an, south FormOsa, has discovered a
process by which the banana may be
canned. lie has interested several
wealthy Japanese. and a 100000 COM
pany has been organized 10 build two
factories. As canned or conserved
bananas have been very unsatisfactory,
the Formosan undertaking VIII be
watched with much interest. An off
cial test has been made IN Buenoa
Aires Of a now Argentine process OF
preserving meats, fish and vegetables.
The invention, which is patented, con
slsts In the preparation Of fluid that
may be used by the housewife as well
as In large establishments, The COM
mission which made the official tes,
statcs AS the chemical analysis has
not revealed the presence of any anti
septic or any other substance injurious
10 health It may be concluded that
meat ana fish treated In this manner
are perfectly adapted for food.'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-03
Some Meat Suggestions.

A Farmhouse Hash-Cut cold beef
or mutton into small bits, reheat in
gravy or in a sauce made of butter,
flour and in which a little beef eX-
tract has been dissolved. Season with
salt pepper and grated onion, If You
choose. Fill a buttered baking dish
two thirds full; cover the top with
seasoned mashed potatoes made very
light with the white of an egg beaten
to q stiff froth. Bake in a hot oven
until the potato is well puffed and
brown.
Baked Sausage.-Pierce the saus
ages with fork and bake for six Or
seven minutes IN hot oven. Take
three cups of mashed potatoes and
whip with we'll beaten egg. Lay this
on baking dish with the sausages on
top and cook for SIX minutes longer.
Potted Chicken-h chicken is cut
up as for fricassee, and to each pound
of meat allow two tablespoons OF
flour, one.half teaspoon of salt( very
scanU, and a dust of pepper. Mix
thoroughly and roll each piece OF
meat In the mixture. Pack closely in
a large bean pot and cover with boil
ing water. Bake for three hours and
half. Cover after ten or fifteen
minutes but not before it boils.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-03
Coffee.

There are two methods of making
coffee successfully with fresh
drawn boiling water, the other with
cold water. In each case the proper
tions are the same: one tablespoon
of ground coffee to each cup and one
for the pot.
Coffee that is ground as It is need
ed will make better drink than can
be made from coffee ground in ad-
vance. Any ground coffee constantly
loses strength ond favor, because ar
oma developed by roasting is very
volatile and dissipates readily when
the bean is broken Always keep
coffee in air-tight cans.
with Boiling Water Pour fresh
drawn boiling water over the coffee
and bring to a boil boiling from three
/ to five minutes Add two tablespoon
/ fuls of cold water and allow the cof
fee to stand for three or four minutes
to settle before serving
With Cold Water-Put the coffee
into the pot with the white or th'
clean shell OF an egg. Cover with colo
water and allow it to come to boil
Pour on the required amount of boil
Ing water for the desired number o
cups and add two tablespoonfuls o.
cold water. Allow to stand three OF
four minutes to settle.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-03

waste that has been cut from their
own meat wrapped up with their Or
der be sure TO put in a few OF these
trimmings BESIDES" he said. Most al
ways they want the scraps sent home
TO they can weigh the whole business
and find out whether they are getting
full weight or not. Enough extra
pieces to tip the scales half an ounce
beyond the supposed weight won't
hurt anybody and will give us a good
name"
Shortly after that the new clerk
heard one frugal housewife say to an
other:
"oh, why don't you trade at
Blanks? He gives such good meas
ure. often almost an ounce more than
you pay for.'
The clerk smiled,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-03

Vinegar Pie-Sift together one cup
OF sugar and two rounding table
spoonfuls of flour; beat into this the
yolk of one egg and three tablespoon
fuls of Ninegar-or more If this is not
sufficiently tart-and a pinch of salt.
Add one cup of boiling water. flavor
with lemon. Bake In one crust until
it bois up clean. Cover with the
white Of one egg made into mer-
inguc. with a tablespoonful of sugar,
and return to oven to brown deli
Cdtcly.
Mince Pic--Tako small piece Of
hcadchcese (made by cooking, grind
ing and pressing the upper portion of
a hogs head. Place in a saucepan
with twice that amount of apples
chopped fine Add one cup vinegar,
two cups sugar, one tablespoon of
each kind of spices ground fine. Rails
ms may be added to other ingredients
II liked.
sweet Potato Pics-take two or
three medium sized potatoes and bail
.uNl tender. peel and mash fine. t.
$50 Iiuts potatoes add enough rich
sweet milk and cream to make thin,
o.. for custard pies. and a few bits VI
.uItyr, also enough sugar 20 suit the
.asty; spice with nutmeg. This will
make enough filling for two pies.
Bake with one crust.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-03
Good Weight.

The very latest trick Of the trade was
taught to the young butcher by the
marketman who gave him his first en-
ployment. The old dealer pointed to
trays Of beef, lamb, and pork trim
mings beneath the counter.
when customers ask to have all the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-03

stewed apples aud one box raislns,
ono teaspoon cinnamon and allspieo
OF any other spice sou choose, four
Lowell teaspoons soda. dissolved IN Two
tablespoons Of boiling water, Bake
IN large size cake tins. This makes
thrce layers. 4 carmel icing may be
used IL preferred,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-03

In the breeding pen above all there
should be provision made for exer-
else Il vigorous healthy chicks are
wanted. Put grain feed in litter or
hang up vegetables. corn or Katir
4 dry poultry house prevents roup.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-03
IIoM 10 Mnkc Good HnIlcr.

no begin with one must have u
clean stable and never let the milk
pail stand in the stable after milking,
as milk ~ very susceptible 10 foul
odors. Thon have the crooks or uten-
als well scalded In boiling water that
there may be no odor as that would
taiut the milk.
Let tho milk set an Of twcnty-four
or forts clght hours IN cold Wcathn"
a little longer does no harm. But De
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-03

TO vhitcn handkorch!ers which
have become a bad color. soak them
for a night In a solution of pipe clay
and warm water. Wash and boil
them next day In the usual way, and
they will come out looking beautiful
ly white.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-03
!: THE PROSPERITY OF THE MAN

prosperous his wife the first to
natur to we'll
his not these ambitions
h noan It's human ma
re world
Tulsa will Influence directly
indirectly home Tulsa The tendency will be an up There Will be more
ito will The population Will III
in will fruits OF tins gen
erac o affairs.
whole duaon'Sh tOR
Talk your
greater Tulsa
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-03

Mirrors should be washed ana
dried, then rubbed over with spirits
of wine and highly polished with It's
sue paper.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-03

Insects Ike neither salt nor alum,
and small quantity sprlnkled on the
carpet win keep them away.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-03
Npplc Cnke

Two cups of sugar one cup of but.
ter three cups flour three cups of
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-03

A brush dipped In paraffin wax win
arrest wormhoics IN furniture, an!
the holes should be filled up with
para.fin wax.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-31
CHAPTER TX.
The Family on the Raft,

The Family on the Raft.
That would unquestionably have
been the end of, Bob Yancy when he
was shot out into the muddy waters
of the Elk river, had not Mr.. Rich
ard Keppel Cavendish, vartously
known as Long-Legged Dick, and
Chills-and-Fever Cavendish. of Lin
coin county, in the state Of Tennes-
see, some months previously and
after unprecedented mental effort on
his part, decided that Lincoln county
was no place for him.
Mr.. Cavendish's paternal grandpar-
ent had drifted down the Holston and
Tennessee; and Mr.. Cayendish's
father, in his sons youth, had poled'
up the Elk Mr.. Cavendtsh now de-
termined to float down the Elk to its
juncture with the Tennessee, down
the Tennessee to the Ohio, and II
need be, down the Ohio to the Mis-
sissippi, until he found some spot ex-
actly suited to his taste.
With this end in view he had toiled
through the late winter and early
spring. building himself raft on
which to transport his few belongings
and his numerous family.
Thus it happened that as Murrell
and Slosson were dragging lancy
down the lane, Cavendish was just
rounding @ bend in the Elk, a quar-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-31

counterfeit" said the sheriff. A light
broke on the judge, light that
stunned and dazzled.
L can explain"
Speak to them, Solomon-you
know how l came by the money!"
cried the Judge, clutching his friend
by the arm. Mahaffy opened his thin
lips, but the crowd drowned his voice
in a roar.
A tall fellow shook a long finger
under Mahaffy's nose.
You scoot!"
Mr.. Mahaffy seemed to hesitate.
Some one gave him shove and he
staggered forward a step. Before he
could recover himself the shove was
repeated.
'.Lope on out Of here!" yelled the
tall fellow. Mahaffy was hurried to-
ward the road Twenty men were in
chase behind him. Then the woods
closed about him. His long legs,
working tirelessly, carried him over
fallen logs and through tangled thick
cts, the voices behind him growing
more and more distant as he ran.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-31
TAFFETA FRILL MOST USEFUL
Just the Right Thing to Supplement
Hem of a Marquisette or
Chiffon Frock.

It is on the hem Of a marQuisette
or chiffon frock that the brunt of the
wear comes, but now fashion permits
taffeta frill at this point, and the
skirt can trail without disturbing the
wearer's peace of mind. A lovely
chiffon gown is SO finished, and to
countenance the scanty frill shirred
over cords at the hem there are two
cordings in the chiffon a little above
the knee and about two inches apart.
These pull in but do not hobble the
fulness of the skirt, which is again
shirred over heavy cord at the waist
line. The frock, Of course, is one
piece affair. The surplice waist closes
with two gorgeous buttons and finishes
in a narrow rolling collar of taffeta.
Over the taffeta collar is a second col
lar of filmy handkerchief linen adorned
with finest Madeira handwork, which
takes the shape of a monks cowl at
the back The taffeta again appears
in a quantity twisted bow and sash
ends which are attached at the waist
line.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-31

ter of a mile distant. Leaning loose
ly against the long handle of his
sweep, he was watching the lane OF
bright water that ran between the
black shadows cast by the trees on
either bank.
He heard a dull splash, and caught
sight of some object in the eddy that
swept alongside. Mr.. Cavendish
promptly detached himself from the
handle of the sweep and ran to the
edge Of the raft
1t was a face, liVid and blood
streaked. Dropping on his knees he
reached out pair of long arms and
made a dexterous grab, and his fin
gers closed on the collar of Yancy's
shirt. He drew Yancy close along
side, and pulled him clear of the wa
ter. Mr.. Cavendish began hurried
examination of the still figure.
There's a little life here-not much.
Polly!" he called.
This brought Mrs. Cavendish from
one Of the two cabins that occupied
the center of the raft. When she
caught sight of Yancy she uttered a
shrek.
Her cry had aroused the other deni-
zens Of the raft. Six little Caven-
dishes, each draped in a single gar
ment, tumbled forth from their shell
ter.
Il reckon we'd better lift him on to
one of the beds-get his wet clothes
off and wrap him up Warm," said
Polly.
''Oh, put him in our bed!" cried all
the little Cavendishes.
And Yancy was borne into the
smaller Of the two shanties, where
presently his bandaged head rested
on the long pillow. Then his wet
clothes were hung up to dry along
with the family wash,
The sheriff had brought the judges
supper. He reported that the crowd
was dispensing, and that on the whole
public sentiment was not particularly
hostile; indeed, he went so far as to
say there existed a strong undercur
rent of satisfaction that the Jail
should have SO speedily ju&tiIed it
self
Presently the sheriff went his way
into the dusk of the evening", and
night came swiftly to fellowship the
judges fears : single moorkeam
found it's way into the place. mAGtng
q in
Judge sat down on the three-legged
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-31
SYNOPSIS.

The scene at the opening of the story is
laid in the library of an Old worn-out
southern plantation, known as the Bar
0ny. The place is to be sold, and its
history and that of the owners, the
Quntards, is the subject of discussion by
Jonathan CrenshaW, a business man, a
stranger known as Bladen. and Bob
Yancy, a farmer. when Hannibal Wayne
Hazard. a mysterious child of the old
southern family. makes his appearance.
1ancy tells how he adopted the boy. Ma
thaniel Ferris buys the Barony, but the
Quintards deny any knowledge of the
boy. Yancy to keep Hannibal. Captain
Murrell, friend of the Quintards, ap-
pears and asks questions about the Bar
ony. Trouble at Scratch Hill. when Han
nibal is kidnapped by Dave Blount, Cap
tain Murrell's agent. Yancy overtakes
Blount. gives him a thrashtng and secures
the boy. Yancy appears before Squire
Balaam, and is discharged with costs for
the plaintiff. Betty Malroy, friend of
the Eerrises, has an encounter with Cap
tain Murrell, who forces his attentions on
her, and is rescued by Bruce Darlington.
Betty sets out for her Tennessee home.
Darlington takes the same stage. Yancy
and Hannibal disappear, with Murrell on
their trail Hannibal arrives at the home
of Judge S3ocum Price. The Judge recog-
nizes in the boy, the grandson of an old
time friend. Murrell arrives at Judges
home. Cavendish family on raft rescue
1ancy, who is apparently dead. Price
breaks iail.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-31
Graduated PiaitinQ.

The introduction Of graduated plait-
ing removes the last hope that the
skinny hem will continue.
One Of the newest models in plated
dresses was seen recently, and it was
quite a pleasing compensation, in
spite of the fascination of the slim
Silhouette:
For the sunray skirt clings and
gives at the same time and all women
must agree in time that the more
graceful mode is the line which gradu-
ally widens, rather than that which
decreases at the foot.
The woman of ancient Greece could
not have maintained her graceful gait
In a hobble, although in ancient Egypt
there was some such style. We are
never content and even fashions
ever-changing wheel does not revolve
quickly enough to please us all, and
so we shall so on from one generation
to another.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-05-31
New York and Its Millinery.

Whatever may be said about the
dresses, which are for the most part
very freakish and unbecoming, there
is little or no adverse criticism about
the hats, which are really lovely and
of great diversity Of shapes and color
The demand at present is for the close
fitting hat, the durbar turban and
tiny pokes, but unquestionably large,
rather fat hats will be worn for mid
summer wear. Many of these are
yelled with printed chiffon, net and
lace, and are very soft and dainty, al
though they have not the fiuffiness
characteristic of the lingerie bebe hat.
Millinery Trade Review.