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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25
FAIRFIELD Workmen Arrive
 To Install New
 Electrical System

It will be gratifying news to many in town to learn that large gang of laborers has been engaged and housed in shanties at Noroton, this week, by the contractors who have charge of eIectrifying the New Haven system from Stamford to New Haven. It is the plan to start gangs in vari- along, 1t being the railroad conpany'a request. They expect to house some of their laborers either in Southport or Fairfield in the course of a short time. This will do away with the dirty smoke and noisy steam lecomo- are unfortunate to be located near by the tracks
 Comemncing June g. when the new, summer time table goes into effect, Fairfield will be benefited by the stop ping Of the u:1S train going to New
 York daily, also by an additional train Sundays stopping here at 11:05 for New York, which will be very cDnven- ient for people desiring to attend ear ly morning church services. It is to
 be regretted very much that the train due here at 9:3o in the morning. going
 east, gives us the gO-bye and makes
 Southport stop.
 Freight business at local station seems to be good-both east and west
 bound sidings are filled up with freight cars and passenger business
 Der of people arriving daily for the beaches. The new passenger time ta-s ble for the summer will take effect June 2nd.
 Taxes for 1s1f are now dae. paylble' at the collectors office at the Town
 Hall, Fairfield. After June 1st inter- est at the rate of three quarters or one per cent will be added to- all un- paid taxes and the same on the first of each succeeding month.
 A large number from this town att tended the annual prize speaking conli test in Westport, last night Prizes were awarded: First, to Miss Loretta
 Blamey: 2d, Miss H. Mackenzie; 1st
 to boys to H. Stearns: 2d, Frank B. }.
 Penny. Among those in attendance
 from here were Misses Helen Rock
 well. Wells, Taylor, Muttitt, Ander- son. Burr, KinseI1a, Book George Mo shier, Elliot Smith, Sherwood Burr, Clifford Wells, and others. Miss Ethel Kernstoclz is spending the week end with Miss Helen Kinsella- Miss Dorothy Smith attended the party given by the B. H. S. at Beafds- ley Park, this afternoon.
 Miss>NGaud Perry was given Q kitch- en shower last evening.
 The Pequot baseball club will play a team from Westport tomorrow. at Southport A large crowd Of merry dancers at tended the Fairfield Junior baseball clubs dance at St. Thomas hall. last evening. :: Refreshments were served, and all reported delightful time. Eugene Eckert who resides near the mill pond at Southport, has invited his friends to a Decoration Day din-s ner., the event being a flag raising. Gene is some entertainer. s.ss E The special musical program at St Paurs Episcopal Church tomorrow ev-S ening will open with several organ selections by MT. WeidenhAmmer of Bridgeport, followed with anthems; and chants by the chorus choir; solo, '.Come Unto Me-, by Roy Fernandez. and hymns by the congregatton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25
Wait Paint

There are painters and walters Which am I going to do? Paint or wait? Which is better?
 How much am I worth with my property waiting? How much if I paint? Will my house be worth more or less if I paint?
 Say it costs $2.25 a gallon Devoe-I wouldn't paint any other-and $3 or $4 more for putting it on. That's $50 or $60 a 10-gallon job.
 The money is gone. Is it in the house? Is it all in the house? Suppose I were selling; what should I get for that house fresh painted and what should I get for it needing paint? I wonder why men paint before
 DEvoE
 Hubbell-Wade Co. sells it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25
 INTERVENTION I
 WEARS CUBA

Washington, May 25-American in tervention in Cuba is believed to be one step nearer today
 Despite the reluctance of cabinet of ficials to admit that the situation is acute or serious enough to warrant the dispatch of troops into the island to put down the negro uprising. 1t IS known that they are greatly discQur- aged by the continued reports of vio- lence to Americans and other foreign CTS, cutting of light and telephone wires and the tearing up of railroad tracks.
 The new and serious factor today is the report that the tracks of the Guantanamo railroad between San Luiz Junction and Guantanamo have The railroad is an American enter prise
 President Gomez is greatly alarmed according to reports here. That he fears he will be unable to deal with the revolutionists is indicated by his action in. making a general appeal for volunteers to serve in the east ern provinces. Heretofore, Gomez has asserted that the regular army could control the situation
 Those who are behind the present revolution are the same men who fought against the Spaniards previous to Spanish American war days, and their courage and fighting ability have never been disputed. The majority o1 them reside in the province of Oriente formerly Santiago De Cuba. and many of them come from Hayti, the "blach republic, where the spirit of inde- pendence runs strong.
 The only reassuring note comes from Jennings Cox. manager of the Span ish-American Iron Company's mines which are located near Santiago, ir the center of the danger zone. He wired that he expected the Cuban gov ernment to be in control within the next A hours.
 This confidence is not shared, how ever. in any of the official dispatches to the State department. They indi- cate that the negro movement is formidable.
 The war department refuses to ad- init that it has made any preparations to send troops, to Cuba following the marines. There are; however, a large number of marines now stationed along the Atlantic coast who can be dispatched on few hours notice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25
KITCHEN CRAFT ..
Potato Salad Dressing.

Four tablespoonfuls of butter melt ed in a saucepan, being careful not to brown; add one tablespoonful of flour and stir till smooth; put in a cup of milk. While that is cooking beat two eggs, a heaping tablespoon heaping teaspoon mustard, one-half cup of vinegar. Put all into the boil ing mixture. Cook like custard. Mayonnaise Dressing.
 Yolks four eggs, one-half cup of vinegar. one-half cup milk, three quarters teaspoon salt, one teaspoon flour, one teaspoon sugar, pepper to taste, one and one-half teaspoons mus tard, lump of butter size of an egg Do not boil.
 MayOnnaise Dressing For Salads. One teaspoon of dry mustard; two even teaspoonfuls of salt; a. small pinch of pepper, one and one-half tea spoonfuls of vinegar; one-half pint of sweet oil: one raw egg. Mix the mustard, salt and pepper with the one and one-half teaspoonfuls of vinegar In deep bowl. Add the egg and beat well. Then with the left hand pour the oil in a continuous thread like stream in the mixture keeping up a brisk beating with the right hand. When all the oil Is poured in 1t will be like a thick cream Then lastly add one-half gill of vinegar slowly. This dressing closely covered will keep for days in cold place. Lettuce Dressing.
 One-half pint rich milk, one-haif pint good vinegar (weak), one-half teacup sugar, three eggs we'll beaten; lump of butter the size of an egg: one teaspoonful ground mustard, pep per and salt. Mix all together cold and cook until thick as custard.
 Plain White Family Bread.
 Take one pint of flour and half a pint of good yeast, and stir 1t to- gether about five o'clock in the after noon; at nine put one-half gallon of flour in a tray, put the sponge in the middle of the flour with piece of lard as large as a walnut. Knead it all up with tepid water made salt with two teaspoonfuls or more to taste; work 1t well and put 1t in a basin to rise. Next morning knead it over with little flour; make in two loaves and set in a warm place or oven until ready; then put it to. bake, and when done wrap 1t in a nice coarse towel. If you have no sugar in the yeast you use, stir a large tea spoonful in 1t before putting it in the flour. .sE-
 Soft Ginger Bread.
 One-half cup sugar, one cup mo- lasses. one half cup butter, one tea spoon ginger, one teaspoon cinnamon, one teaspoon cloves. two teaspoons soda dissolved in one cup of boiling water, two and a half cups flour. Add two Cor one will answer) we'll beaten egss the last thing before baking. Quick Dutch Cake.
 Three-quarters cup sugar. one tapiespoonful lard and butter mixed, one cup water, pinch salt, three tea spoons baking powder sifted with two and half cups flour. Spread in two pie dishes, cover with light brown sugar and bake in moderate oven. Sour MILK Griddle Cakes.
 One quart sour milk, as much sift- ed flour as needed to thicken SO it VIII run from a pitcher Add two well beaten eggs, teaspoonful of salt. "a Iapiespoonful of soda dissolved in a little milk or cold water, added last Bake on hot griddle we'll creased Brown on both sides T--'-'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25
EASTO!N

Miss .Lillie French. of. Carthage. N. Yss has feturned to her home having pifpsed- few days as guest of MT. s1f IT Le9 Frffh; A .,,
 rss s!t p,n tr b,|s ss!sS om aaa1s sridgel ill pbtt caf1ng for her.
 Afrs. John q. Mellen is entertaining f5r a few days at her home in the C6nfre Miss Martha Burr.
 -At the Baptist church Sunday they vrfil vote whether or not to accept t1Se resignation of Rev. Arthur F. Locke.
 ixfR q few days as guest of her par eSfs MT. and Mrs. .Thomas: Treadwell Ssrn, Grace Nobles of Hartford who h9n 63enn ApeRalhgrsa few days with h{| mother Mrs. Ida Gilbert, returned tos her home on Friday.
 Miss Grace Xilliams of Stratfield is sfendin9 ' n@ da3s withs htr friend. lf1ss Ninn1e O sherwood sss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25
WOMEN HOLD MEMS
 STYLE CONVENTION

Chicago, May 25.-Insurgents of the Woman's Party, suffragist or ganization, held meeting of their own, today. and framed bylaws to govern what they said was the real suffrage party. Yesterday, the insur- gents left the Hotel LaSalle, led away by Mrs. Charlotte Rhoadus, after a stormy session which bordered upon riot. And in the midst of the wrangle over the new bylaws of the Woman's Party, Miss Myra Straun Hartshorn, who presided, went out and called a policeman When the policeman walked down the aisle o1 the meeting room all became quiet Mrs Rhoadus then arose and walked out and the insurgents followed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25
PADS AND FASHIONS

The mesh bag. is still very popular.
 Hucn1ngs of old gold taffeta trim many of the new gowns.
 The dead-white hat is unlikely to De seen again this season.
 Cotton corduroys are among the favorite washing fabrics.
 Little black taffeta coats appear with gowns of contrasting color.
 The cuirass effect on evening gowns IS seen in many new designs.
 Little frocks of spring muslins will be smart and pretty for summer wear.
 Flower-like ornaments with bands of velvet are still popular for neck wear.
 Accordion pleating is among the pos abilities of the summers coming fashions 75-' With the lingerie dresses the hand
 Taffeta wraps, trimmed. with ruch- ings of the same material, are very popular
 Avoid wearing light hat with a dark gown. if you would really be we'll dressed.
 Chenille-dotted veilings are a new spring arrival which will, no doubt prove popular.
 A pretty fastening for the fashion able tulle ruffles is a small cluster of satin rosess
 ' SOIHe OI sI1c QT0IClcSC or the QG0Q collars are of lowered batiste with an edging of fine lace.
 A tunic drapery of lace is being made for some smart; gowns, and is accompanied by a bolero to match
 Bright purple bone buttons, used in conjunction with the dark blue tailor made suit, is smart novelty.
 The Byron cascade of soft lace is all-conQuering and is finished at the neck with a bow of wide velvet rib- bon.
 Many of the smart leather bags in seal and morocco show geometrical figures in gold leaf applied in inlaid effects. <
 A gray serge tailored suit with the revers and cuffs trimmed with valen- ciennes lace is one of the latest ideas.
 In many cases the train of an ev- ening gown is finished with large tassel, the material being gathered into 1t.
 Striped materials are mostly trim- med with the stuff, used in the re- verse fashion for bands and facings generally.
 A novelty belt that is quite pretty is of morocco, with a design framed by the interlacing of narrow strips of cut leather.
 Dark blue is becoming more and more the fashion of the hour, and the dark blue tailor made is the suit of the smart -WOman... .ftt+.
 In the regular handbag the fiat idea is still adhered to, and no good dress CT will carry a bag that is more than an inch thick.
 Little silk coats made of shot taf> feta and lined with a contrasting shade of chiffon are promised to wear over frocks of summer muslin. Tailored gowns will be made with the directoire collar that leaves the throat bare, the guimpe being of em- broidered linen or mousseline. A new style of parasol is known as the cordeliere. It is made of white silk over not less than twelve gilt, ribs. It is very deeply curved.
 All of the new skirts are cut wider, and yet many do. not measure any more in width than those that have been smart this season. There. is a little more fullness around the upper part, and no good skirt draws in around the knees.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25
Commercial Travellers
 To Arrange Tonight For Grand Council

Plans for attending the annual con- vention. of the Grand Council of New England, which will be held in WOr- cester, Mass. June 13 IA and 15, will be made tonight at the regular meet ing of Bridgeport Council, No 36S, United Commercial Travellers of Amer lea. A large attendance is hoped for as. business of importance will come and Frank F,unkie are the delegates to the Grand Council convention. Thad- deus Adams is member of the exe- cutive committee of the Grand Coun- cil and aside from those gentlemen many members of the local council will attend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25
HAVANA, POLICE BLUNDER

Havana, Nay 25-The night shift of police in Marianao. a suburb of Ha- vana, it became known, today, en- countered detachment of regular in fantry, last night. The police were on their way to their posts while the soldiers were bound for the country. Each mistook the other for body of negro rebels but the mistake was discovered before a shot was fired. This was the incident that gave rise to the reports of a l;sidnight battle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25
ONE ELECTION TAFT
 IS SURE TO GET

New Haven, May 25.-No matter what may be the outcome of the Re-T publican national convention, at Chi-a cago, President Taft is sure of req election to the Yale Corpofation. Hes. will succeed himself as elective mem Der, the only other alunfnus resolving enough votes. for nomination being. Clifford Pinchot, formerly United welt who has withdrawn from the field.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

:Mrs Gustave Mackback of 1341 s3Srnfford avenue was 55 years old Ts6urpday. Friends called at her home afzd gave her surprise party. A dSliehtful evening was spent tneIe b4ing an informal program of music. 4fsGv out of town guests were among those present.
 s sscbvaebischer Maenner Chor will rshearse. tomorrow. the selected chorus that will go to Philadelphia. June zS- Jhly {. to participate In the north, n, be held in the chor hall at 3 o'clock
 Al the Park Street Congregational Church tomorrow night here wiilS be a< ratriotic service in keeping with Memorial Day. and Rev Gerald H. friofs Today.' The choir, assisted by s male quartet, will sing under the direction of Norman D. Hovey.
 Juvenile classes of Quilty's dancing academy gave their annual reception in Colonial hall last night, and fur nished delightful entertainment Tor rsreufs relatives and friends who at f6nded. Much to the surprise of Prof. Daniel Guilty, the class presented him with a gold signet ring Arthur smith made, the presentation. stephen Rah- rig DiauiSt was nkeWlSe SuFpIlSeu when he was called forward and pre- scented with a fountain pen. The pre- sentations came near the end of the program-.of fancy dances, the drills and exercises Each member of the class was given a flower as favor of the evening.
 Members of the Germania Singing Society attended the play, old Hei- delberg'', given at the Lyric theatre, last night There were 150 in. the party, and they had seats which had been reserved for them.
 A very pretty linen shower was xiyen by Miss Lillian Girard and Miss K. McRae for Miss Eva IARose. who is soon to become the bride of MT. Arthur Girard, at the home of her sister, Mrs. w Young, Thursday ev- ening. Those present were MT. and Mrs. w. Young, MT. and Mrs. LaRose. Mr. and Mrs. w Packet, Miss K. Young. MT. and Mrs. Lewis Girard. the Misses Bessie Haggerty, Mabel Thomas, Kilbun McRAe, Gertrude Buvier Helen Keefe, Eva Keefe, Mae Donahue. Lillian Girard. Eya LaRose, Messrs. Thomas LaRose, Clifford La Rose. Arthur 1Girard, Adam Young. A fine lunch was served and solos were reidsrsd AE 4ra at H,Rs# HRRs{r tssfa,S McRSe' Ger
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25

BOSTON-In the case of Miranda Martin, suing for $1,0OO for. a fall from a street car, the supreme court held that women have the right to wear long skirts and not lift ther>
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25
ry;scANEAsY. THE Bl1gT HAND
 eOAP.

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. snsGeS161 removes Stove Polish, Rust, 0le4s--znk, Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can, 10 cents. Manufactured by Wm. E. Vim. 24l etratfor4 Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25

The pannier, in some form appears in many of the prettiest gowns of the more dressy order.
 A beautiful rose figured white silk was made as shown here, with a skirt slightly full at the top. This fullness is gathered in pannier form under a shirred band of the same material, which extends around the back and ends under a rosette at each side. A f1chu and vest of white chiffon finish the upper part of the waist. A soft silk fringe edges the fichu and a bow of black velvet is placed at the bust line in front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25
THE pRErTIEsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of fen disfgured by an unsight1y wart It can easily be removed in a few days Cfthout pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and l8e Cannon St
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25

ion and reception of young members to the church. Endeavor society meets at 6:30 and will be led by Miss Olive Clapp. Missionary Progress in Asia" will be the subject.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25
E IF. Dillon q Co.

11a6 Main street, are offering the 1reatest bargains ever seen in up-to- date millinery goods at their great anniversary sale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25
The Courtland School Che
4sf washineton ASsnso

Pupils entered at anytitne. Nov Kindergarten Primary class for girls and boys between the ages of and c ylnr1- Parents invited to visit the 0ch0ol before placing chI1dr4n else- where. AIS use
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25

WANT ADe. CENT A WORD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25

5 .scbwaebischer Maenner Chor will vshearse. tomorrow. the selected chorus tl5at will 70 to Philadelphia. June zS- JIalv (. to participate in the north eSstern sangerfest. The rehearsal will be held in the ch0r hall at o'clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25

Members of the Germania Singing Society attended the play, "Old Hef- delberg", given at the Lyric theatre, last night There were 150 in the party, and they had seats which had been reserved for them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-25
LONERGAN
 & DOWNEY

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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-07-18
WISHES TO PROTECT SNAKES
Pennsylvania Professor Asserts That
Many Of the Reptiles Arc vaiu-
able Friends Of Man.

However men may regard the prop
osttion advanced In the following edi-
torial comment in the Chicago Rec
ord-Herald, there are mighty few
women who will not experience q
chill of horror that such a dreadful
idea could be entertained in the hui
man brain. Says the Record-Herald:
Legislation to protect snakes that
are harmless TO man and destructive
to rats. mice and other creatures OBJ
noxious to farmers is being sought in
several states, according to Prof. H.
%. Bailey Of Muhlenberg college, a
Pennsylvania institution. In a recent
lecture Prof. Bailey pronounced the
king snakes, the milk snakes, the
butte. the corn. fox and indigo snakes
all valuable allies OF the farmer and
commended efforts to increase the
number OF bull snakes, which, though
large, are harmless and abound in
some western states.
AS mans knowledge OF nature in.
creases he finds many creatures useful
or harmlesB to his interests, and he
should act accordingly. Many snakes.
We b~enefactors OF man according to
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-07-18
THEY CAME FROM SCOTLAND
Phrases 1--WE Uns" and "You uns" Are
Not ProvInclalIsms OF South.
ern States.

N~orthernerB who visit certain parts
OF the south and southwest are m
times amused by what they call south
ern provincialisms. Among these are
I'VE uns" and you uns." AS a matter
OF fact, the expressions are not strict
3ly southern, but are used by those
who live-or used to live-in the Allie
ghenies. The mountain population
seems to be largely homogeneous, as
1t descended from a common stock.
The m~ountaineers have mingled lit
tie with the people of the lower coun-
try, and being isolated, have preserved
some OF the peculiarities Of speech and
custom brought from the mother coun-
try, which the rest Of us have aban-
doned. I'VE uns'' is not even q true
Americanism: 1t is common even now
in Scotland, whence it was doubtless
imported to our mountains by the
hardy Scotch immigrants.
The phrase is an ancient nj It
may be found in Tyndale's New Tesla
ment. In Matthew SO can be read:
And 9 that We ons thinke not to
save in yourselves we have Abraham
to our father"
AS Tyndale's translation was print
ed in 1926, nearly 400 years ago, this
form of expression has the prestige
of age, and belonged to the language
of u ancestors.-Youth's Companion.
TE - US ->-taeAE - - ~ 49-AZh-
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-07-18
Aotor Holds Two Records.

Herr Bernhard Baumeister has lust
celebrated tho sixtieth anniversary Of
his joining the Imperial Court theater
Of Vienna. This is believed to be a
record for any player, and as Baum
eister is now 81 years old, and still
plays regularly on the same stage, he
holds the double distinction of being
the oldest actor in Europe, and the
one who has played longest at one and
the same theater. He appeared in
the evening as Falstaff in Henry
~" one Of his most famous roles, and
received a tremendous ovation, in re-
turn for which he delivered a short
speech OF thanks. The Emperor of
Austria, who Is two years Baumeister's
junior, sent him a special message of
congratulation and promised a pen
sion Q life to his wife, a compare
lively young woman, whom the aged
actor married only two years ago..