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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16

skin and restores their tone and so keeps them clean for a longer time It also makes the face fresh and a good color.
 Soft water, preferably distilled wa ter, should always be used for the toi- let. Hard water should be boiled prior to uuse or else a good water softeier added to it. A handful of ordinary oatmeal tied in muslin bag and placed in the water jug over night will render it delightfully."- soft by the next morning.
 If it is necessary to cleans the face without the use of water a good toi- let wash is desira ble. One may be made by min gIing- half an ounce os almond oil with half a pint of rose water, and to the mixture adding five drops of oil of tartar, and stirring the whole up until thoroughly blended
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
KITCHEN CRAFT
sMOTHERED CHICKEN.

Split young. tender roasting chick en down the back, and lay it, breast upward, in a casserole. Spread with a layer of butter, dust with salt and pepper, add a cupful of hot water and after covering closely. cook in 8 hot oven for about an hour. When near ly tender, put in one cupful of hot sweet cream and two cupfuls of fresh mushrooms; cover again and cook 20 minutes longer. Place the chicken on Q hot platter, stir the sauce well to blend it, and, if necessary, thicken slightly, pour over the chicken and serve. Oysters are sometimes sub stituted for mushrooms, and will be found to impart a pleasing flavor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
POINTS OF INTEREST.

special values in untrfmmed felt hats, untrimmed velvet, velour and beaver hats, also great values in mar a about feather stoles and capes, at E. Fl. Dillon & Co.,. 1105 Main street
 FuFs.
 Have YOU read about the fur stril1- ars in New York We are manufac- tIIrers and the strike does not affect HIS in the least. If you buy from the Model you buy direct from the manu- facturer and save the middleman's s profit If you need your furs re- modelled, redressed, repaired or re styled bring them in at once. If you are in need of a fur coat, or, a fur set necl-piece or huff come in and look over the largest stock of fur wearables in the city at nanufactur- Main street. Telephone 1342-3.
 Dancing and Department
 thoroughly taught at Newell's Dane ing Academy, Masonic Temple 1903 Broad street. Beginners class for la dies and gentlemen, Thursday evening, Oct. IT at o'clock. You will never regret the time and money spent in taking a course of lessons in this school Be wise and join the class; at once and receive a thorough course of instruction in dancing and deport- ment. Children'S class Saturday, Oct 19 at g D. III. We guarantee to our patrons to teach the waltz, the many new dances and perfect department to the little men and women in one sea- son. 24 lessons. ". Gilbert Newell 26 Liberty street. Circulars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
ACCOMPLISHING.

It is rather a moot point as to whether soap should be used in wash
 ing the face. A very delicate skin may be so sensitive that even a. good toilet soap does not suit it. It may then be kept perfectly clean 'oy the use of oatmeal or pure aInn oud meal.
 A little of the meal is first mike into paste in the palm of one hand
 After the face has been sponged with warm water, the meal is rubbed all over it Then it os sponged off carefully, and the face bathed again in cold water. This final bathing in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16

-' Cold sores occur usually about the lips, though they may appear a1m anywhere on the face. They are com monly induced by indigestion and levers but are also caused by local irritation of any sort, as from na- sal discharge and accompanying cold in the head, from which the name is derived. Picking and scratching is harmful. Spirits of camphor which you. have tried is considered a good remedy for it. and will help in most cases Bathe the affected parts with starch and pulVerized borax, or use distilled. extract of witch hazel Both are beneficial
 The stomach may be disordered and the bowels irregular, in which case Compound Gentian should be- taken Let the diet be light for a few days and take frequent baths.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
On HimSelf.

They had guarreled again.
 Perhaps you are not aware" she said, that I had over a dozen pro- posa1s of marriage before I accepted yours.'
 He flushed
 And perhaps, madam he retorted haughtily, you are not aware that proposed to nearly twenty women be- fore l became acquainted with your- self
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16

The foundation dress is of white charmeuse with a f1uted tunic of royal blue chiffon.
 The tunic has turned-back folds of the cf1armeuee ornamented with crys- tai buttons, and Is held in at the waist by a beaded girdles showing ;ridescent colors. The front panel and lower part of the skirt are of dark blue velvet.
 Cream white lace is placed at the neck and wrists and tassels ornament the lower edge of the tunic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
CHESTNUT SOUP.

Boil quart of large Italian chest nuts for 20 minutes, then remove shells and brown inner skin, and put in a saucepan with sufficient boiling water to cover them nicely. Add tea spoonful of salt and piece of lemon rind, and when soft remove the rind and rub through a sieve. Then pour over them, stirring all the time, two quarts of good chicken or veal broth, a wineglassfu1 of cream, and table spoonful of butter rolled in flour. Bring to a boil, remove from the fire, and serve very hot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
AUCTIoN sALE of the famous A. 2

AUCTION SALE of the famous A C.. O. Norton historical collection of Il lamps antiques framed prints and. curios This is the most complete - collection of it's kind in the world. and MT. Norton has been over fortr years in making it. It consists lrl part of over 500 lamps. rHudle-a sticks and caudelabra Of ston, glass Sale at 392 Trum bull ss
 near Main, commencing WedncHdat- October iG. at 1O:3V 9. iu-- com tinuing each day until sold. Coli lection on public exhibition Tuee. day. Oct 15 Address smith sz Rubin Managers, 124o Main Si
 Hartford, Conn. D. P keanc. que tioneer. aFW
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
DIED
ONIATT.---In

ONIATT.-In anbury. Oct 1f. George Oviatt, aged 5s years RARTRAM.-In DanbUry, Oct I1 yyaIIIer E. BartraIn. aged s4 years- CEOEUJgT-- Danbury. oct IT. Betsy A.. widow of William H. C-r,- futt, ..sed S1 years. IsTZZEO.-tn shelton, Oct. 10 lIra F3arhara Tsizzio, aged 65 years JULESON.--In Norwa1k. Oct 1S Julie. wife Of Peter JulesOu. ared 54 years.
 WEELCH-Tu Greenwich. Oce ia Catherins, widow ef Patrick " efs1i. aged 73 ysaRA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
PRUNE PIE.

Pick over and wash one-half pound of prunes and soak in cold water to cover one hour. Cook in same water until soft, remove stones, cut prunes in quarters and mix with one-half cupfuI of sugar, one tablespoonful of lemon-juice and a few grains of salt. Reduce prune liquor to one and one half tablespoonfuls. Line 3, pie-plate with paste. cover with prunes, dredge with one tablespoonful of flour, pour over reduced liquor and dot over with one and one-half teaspoonfuls of butter Cover with upper crust and bake in a moderate over.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
a. .60O'; NEW VOTERS
 ON TO BE MADE LIST

The registrars of voters received applications to "be made from $500 would-be voters during the time the board was in session for that purpose. thus indicating d very large increa se in this years voting list. There will be over 21,0OO names on the first list This is one of the largest increases ade ill recent years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
Two of a Kind

Wigg-W hat is more tiresome than a man who is always talking about what he has done? Wagg-A man who is al- ways talking about what he is going to do-PlliladeIphia Record.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
KITCHEN SCISSORS.

X pair of scissors in the kitchen is of invaluable assistance. How few women can slice off the slippery rind of bacon. With scissors every morseI can be quickly pared away without a vestige of waste. In cutting off the legs of 8, lobster, in breaking open the claws and cutting through the tail, the scissors will do the work well. In preparing vegetables they are incom- parable says the Louisville Herald. Try them in cutting the roots from spinach, trimming rusty lettuce leaves, shaping howerets of caulif1o1ver and cutting up asparagus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
PARSLEY POTATOES.

boiled potatoes of uniform size, drain ed when tender, and tossed in butter in which finely minced parsley has been stirred. Serve in a covered dish with the parsley butter poured over.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
Make Them Buy Tickets.

Boy-PaI'as., who originated the motte "Pay as you goF" Father-Some chaI that owned railroad.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16

Nearly two-thfrds of the American public school enrolment Is in the ru- raI schools.
 An increase in significance of the A. M. degree is planned by university authorities. Yale and Rutgers now require two years of study after grad uStion for this degree, whereas one year has been the requirement hereto of the A NJ, so that it will be sought by highly qualified men and women who have no special inclination for the pure research work demanded for
 The republic of Uruguay is making rather remarkable progress in primary education. Six years ago Dr. A. J.. Perez, in charge of the service aroused by the backwardness of this country in this respect, entered upon a cam paign of education The result is that the republic has increased it's ap- populations for the aid of schools; normal training has been greatly inn proved; and the efficiency of the local inspectors has been greatly increased.
 The State of Minnesota has engaged Dr. Ernest B. Hoag, a health expert, to travel about the state and demon- estrate to the citizens that rational con- Servation of the mental and physical health of children is possible and prac- t1cable with the means already at hands. Three plans are proposed: Q) Organization with a medical officer and a nurse or nurses; CD .organiza- tion with. a school or nurses only; (S) organization by the employment of a simple non-medical Health-Survey on the part of the teacher only. To make it necessary for every community, however small to possess the necessary technical knowledge, the State board of health will maintain at the state capital a clearing house of infornna- tion concerning child hygiene, medical supervision, the teaching of school hy- Siene, and the like"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
One Sure Cure.

''Jones seems to have sworn off for keeps. How did it happen?'
 His wife had q moving picture made of his last jag and let him see it.''-Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
BAKED BANANAS.

In Jamaica, the large red bananas are baked until their skins split open Remove carefully from the skin, dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon and squeeze over some lemon juice be- fore serving.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
PEPPERs sTUFFTp wITH CORN

Parboil some green bell peppers Ieav- ing the stems on. Cut 8 small slice from one side of each pepper, remove all the seeds and fill with the follow ing farce: Crate a dozen ears of corn, add tablespoonful Of thick cream, two eggs well beaten, and salt to taste. Replace the slice cut from the pepper after filling and bake in a quick oven. Timed corn may be sub stituted for the fresh out of season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
An Old Fashion,

Some pie are so old fashioned that | ntinue to visit their rela- tiyes | purpose of having a good time-Cl. go ecord-HeraId
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16

\ rather novel color com bination was effectively worked out in this dress. The lace. which resembles cluny but is of a deep ecru color is exactly matched by the voi1e, which forms the dress. The darker portions are of amethyst satin meSsaIine. matched by the glass buttons at the side. A black velvet bow accentuates the contrasting dark and light.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16

A NJ Mason, 2 farmer living near Canaan, Maine, says: Foley Kidney Pills have entirely cured me of sciatic rheumatism caused by uric acid in my blood. It has also removed numerous black Specizs that were continually before my eyes am only too glad to say d good word for Foley Kidney Pills. F. E. Brill. Fl 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
GLIB NOTES.

Dear Doctor:
 am troubled with cold sores on my lips. Have tried camphor, but it does not help any. Would be grate- ful to you if you would tell me of some way to prevent them.
 MRS R c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16

The noblest question i1a the world Is What good may I do in it?-Frankltn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
EDUCATION NOTES.

Nearly two-thirds Of the American public school enrolment is in the ru- raI schools.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
sOuNENIR BOXES

Fabrics that have some sentimental association are often used in cover ing fancy boxes. A bit of mothers wedding gown, the silk from fathers ADD SOUVENIR BOXES.
 bridal necktie, may be utilized. In one instance a miniature chest of drawers was covered with pieces of heirloom silks that belonged to bridal gowns of a long list of ancestors. It had imitation knobs and handles made from buttons and gold lace cut from old uniforms.
 Old embroideries Of value, bits of rare faces, brocades that are so old as to be rare and valuable. are used to adorn card, glove, handkerchief. veil, ribbon and jewel boxes
 Elaborate silks, laces and embroi- deries trim waste paper baskets of quaint shapes, which are decorated both inside and outside. One such specimen, trimmed with rare pieces of silk tapestry and quaint old pieces of gold lace all of which belong to the empire period, represented the han diwork of one woman whose drawing g room is a testimony of her knowledge of this particular period of furnishing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16
THE SEASON FOR SALES.

Not only in tre replenishing of her wardrobe should the housewife who seeks to expend money for her house hold judiciously be on the alert and know a bargain when she sees 1t, but she should have an eye bright with knowledge to supply the other needs sales for example, mean genuine bar gains for the woman who knows val ues. When a retail establishment can a month with only the comparatively small expense of extra salesmen, it can afford to offer goods at prices well below the usual figure, and this they do. The idea is not primarily to get rid of old patterns, as in dress goods. but is to make custom in a dull sea son and dispose of stock in inventory time. There is not sufficient change in the designs of tab1ecloths and nap kins, and practically none at all in sheets, to make this the reason for the sale New designs in tablecloths are added from time to time, but the chan ges are gradual rather than marked, as in the realm of al eSs materials. The prospective linen purchaser should, however, examine her linen for two things-fauIts in weaving and weak spote which have come from bleaching. When the weaving is at fault, the tenderness in a tabIecloth or a sheet will be found all along the thread, but if these are the results of care less bleaching the damage will be con ccentrated around these spots. To dis cover any weakness due to the weav- ing, hold the cloth well to the light. Any thread which has been broken and been joined will then show as a darker line. It is at these spots that the article will wear first. It is not a simple undertaking to distinguish cloths adulterated with cotton from the pure lien fabric, especially when the goods are dressed and presented in convincing manner by a clever salesman. Where goods have a great deal of dressing it is wise to look with 9 suspicious eye them, for good 1in- en requires little or no wetting the finger and moistening the material; if the moisture was quickly absorbed it was linen, this being more absorbent than cotton.-Ladfes' World.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-16

No matter what you want try the Farmer Want Col umn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
SELMA WINS FROM BESSEMER AND IS LEADING LEAGUE
CLASS D. BALL PLAYERS
 EXPECT CLASS A. UMPIRING

Headquarters of the Southeastern league has received letters from every city of that tight little circuit in which satisfaction Is expressed that the um- pires this season are running the game and not the players. as they claim the case was last year.
 The umpires in the Southeastern will continue to be in command or will find themselves as 'jobless" as the original weary willie.p Very soon, 1t Is be- lieved, the players will be pleased themselves. Even they will find satis- faction in winning through their mer it's.
 Every little league has dire obstacles always threatening its very existence. One is due to the fact that it some times happens that players control the unpires and not the umpires the play CTS.
 Another is due to the fact that sai- ary limits are not regarded.
 
 As long as the umpires boss and the magnatos remain within the salary lim- It's, any little league will retain it's footing.
 When the opposite is the case the fate of any or all is sealed.
 The Southeastern. it seems, Is des- tined to be In the running long time. The umpire makes fewer mistakes than any other man on the field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03

II is a more difficult job to umpire ball game in the Southeastern than in the Southern.
 There are many reasons why this Is true. In the Southeastern there are several old veterans who have a grouch against the world because they arc not hitting the ball for Philadelphia or pitching the Giants to victory. And there are many very young young sters who haven't learned the lesson that games are won by hitting and fielding and not by trying to "bullyrag' tine umpire
 And another reason is in the fact that Class D ball players invariably ex- peet the umpire to be of a Class A ealibre.
 The umpire in every league has his troubles In the Southern, however the lining of a player is unusual The ball players of the Dixie major are as the ball players of every oth- CT pretentious organization. Their be- hGv;or is due to the policy of Judge :Aavanaugh.
 As a result of the operation of that policy the players of the Southern knew that rowdyism on their parts will not be tolerated an instant Down in Mobile the other day two belligerent players exchanged blows They were promptly suspended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
RIGHTEOUS TALK OF BALL GAMES
 OF YESTERDAY

As a coincdent all winning clubs in the Southern league yesterday scored six runs.
 Which would not be strange but for the fact that the Giants have put across their ninth straight victory.
 Another interesting announcement is that the clubs standing to the fore of the Barons met defeats yesterday
 The lowly Highlanders crushed the mighty Athletics yesterday. It was cen a weird afternoon.
 Gadsden seems to have struck q win ming streak. Columbus in the South At lantlo has won but one.
 Hardgrove Is the only Baron who pos sessos an automobile. He was joined by his wife yesterday.
 Heavy paths are little joys to the heart of Fireman Jim Lafitte.
 Messenger and Johnston are wing with each other in the briliiance of their field ing
 George Yantz is doing the greater part of the Baron catching and doing 1t pretty well.
 C. Fritz once had a "jinx'' over the Barons. Yesterdays game was his first, and he will show yet.
 The Pelicans stung the pellet, but gem orally it went into some mans hands Mrs. Britton has refused to sell her Car dinals and their park for $5oo,OOO. "RaJah'' Bresnahan made the offer.
 When Carroll hits in the pinch he looks more than ever like Emery. Sometimes Emery looked pretty well at that.
 
 Lemons arm. it is said, hasn't rounded to as yet He's a good hitter. The race in the Southeastern is destined to be good one. Gadsden is picking up. Tho rain yesterday cut the crowd short at Redwood, and put Selma at the head of the Little Southern"
 The new Baron is named Joe Woodward. He's Rick young son. He's sidewheeler
 
 Captain Ellam got a pair of shoes for that homer Monday. Carroll is also en- titled to a pair for that swat of his down in Montgomery.
 Joe Mowrey's ankle is fasting mending. it is said. And three Pelicans let Mc- Gilvray's fly fall between them.
 
 Cholly Frank is regretting that Little Pelican" venture more than the slump of his ball club.
 A facetious jokesmith in the press box yesterday afternoon said that certain Pelican was always bunting.
 Another chilned in That boise of Green is exceeded only by his avoirdupois." Perhaps those remarks were responsible for the cessation of rain. The grand old man of the Southern is now calling balls and strikes with mast before his whskers- Bretenstein Is making good, too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
TROUGH DEMANDS MORE MONEY THAN
 IS OFFERED HIM
ID 
 
MORE MONEY" CRIES TROUGH;
 NOTHING DOING," SAYS RICK

Clifton Trough, the elongated and ap- parently indifferent finger who did splendid work for Birmingham last season, is holding out against coming to the camp of the Barons.
 The salary offered suits hi mnone at all.
 Rick Woodward, the club owner, said yesterday afternoon: Trough will come to Birmingham, or will sit for the season on the bank of some stream making an effort to catch fish We offered him $75 per month more than we paid him last season. He is en- titled to the increase but to no more. have extended taffy to the last ball
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03

Selma, May 2.-(Special) )-Twirler Adams was in a big league form this afternoon and moved the Bessemer Pipe makers down with regularity and ease. His deceptive delivery and splendid con trol seemed to make the heavy hitting visitors helpless before him. The final score was 1 to 1. Williams was not hit hard, but timely.
 Throughout the contest the lanky and nondescript Adams had the batters at his mercy and an even dozen died at the plate feeling for his twisters. By this performance he registered the greatest strike-out record in the Southeastern league. He was in wonderful form.
 Bessemer's only run was scored in the fourth session after Heck and Ramage were down. The run was scored under peculiar eircuIlstances. lawn Coch- ran secured four strikes at the ball and upon the last one hit a scratch, a fizzling hit to the infeld, upon which he reached first. On the hit and run play, Jimmy Morgan doubled to deep center field and the big center fielder crossed the plate |,
 Manager Stickney of the Selma club registered too many kicks and was fined $10 by Umpire Williams for his conversa- ton. In many innings the Bessemer boys went down in order. while Adams was strong in the pinches.
 Selma scored a duo of tallies in the first session. Chastant, first up, hit safe ly. He was sacrificed neatly to second by Herman. On Hanna's safe hit and Sparks drive, two runs were pushed across the plate.
 The other two runs were scored in the seventh inning. On two bases on balls and two hits, the River Rats won Baker will pitch this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
Huntsville Beats Rome

Huntsville, May 2.-(SpeciaD- Noun taineers and Romans engaged in mag nihcent pitchers battle today. with the honor slightly in favor of Luhrson, the local twirler Rome was shut out and Manager Matthews contributed to the de- feat of his team by wild throwing Both pitchers kept the hits scattered except in the first inning. when each team got two hits together.
 Huntsville's hits counted for extra bases, and these swats, with a base on ball, amounted to two runs. In the eighth two moye runs were made by Huntsville when McNeill walked. went to second on a sacrifice and scored on the first base mans error. Summa, who reached first on the error. stole second and scored on a wild throw by Matthews. Score: