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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
Up and Down.

Senator Davis, in an interview at
Ozark, derided good humoredly the
aristocratic pretentions that too many
Americans, as soon as they get rich,
assume.
TITS hard to be aristocratic in q
democracy like this" said Senator Da-
Wis. We've got no criterion, no meas
ure, and hence, as aristocrats, We
never can tell where we stand.
Mrs. Dash is no longer in ou1
set a woman once said at tea.
4 "'Yes, so l understand said an
other woman.
"'Yes,' went on the first woman.
with naughty sheer; yes, she
dropped out some time ago.
"Ts that So? said the other. I
was under the impression that she
climbed out"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
DRESS WITH MAGYAR BODICE
Using oak-colored Cashmere for Ma
teriaI, This Costume Will Mako
Up Handsomely.

The dress we show here is in oak
colored cashmere; down the center
front is a band of brown satin with
fringed ends; the left side of cash
mere is cut in slant to lie over the
satin below knees. The edge is trim
med with satin-covered buttons.
The Magyar bodice is similarly cut,
and has band of satin down front,
buttons trimming the left front, which
crosses over to waist. The collar and
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
Remarkable Bible Verses.

The eighth verse of the third chap
ter Of Zephaniah contains every let
ter, including the finals, Of the He
brew language, while one will find In
the twenty-flrst verse of the sew
enth chapter of Ezra every letter of
the English alphabet except ]. The
verse reads as follows: And I, even
l, Axtaxerxes the King, do make a
decree to all the treasures which are
beyond the river, that whatsoever
Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law
Of the God Of heaven, shall require
Of you, it be done speedily."-Youth's
World.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18

sleeve trimmings are of brown and
cream striped satin; yoke of piece
lace and under-sleeves of coarse mesh
ed net over cream ninon.
Hat of brown stretched velvet, lined
and trimmed with cream satin.
Materials required for the dress:
5 yards 46 inches wide, yard satin 20
inches wide, % yard lace IS inches
wide, II yard striped silk. u yard net
IS inches wide, Is yard fringe.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
To lake a Different Route.

"Sistern and brethren" exhorted
Uncle Abraham, a recent promotion
from the pillow to the pulpit, ION de
one side er dis here meetin' house is
a road leading to destruction, on de
udder is a road gwine to hell and
damnation. Which you gwine pur-
500? Oar is the internal question:
Which is you gwine pursoo?"
Law, Brer Abraham" spoke Sis
ter Eliza from the back pew, 81 speck
I'm err gwine home too de woodsl"-
Lippincott's.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
Demand for New Alloy.

Although the early expectations of
the wholesale substitution Of alum
mum for steel and iron have not ma
terialized, the demand for the new al
10y has grown enormously. From a
production in the United States of
less than 100000 pounds in 1888, in
1903 the output had grown to 100000
pounds, 1903 to 100000 pounds, and
today 1t is in excess of 50,00O,O00
pounds.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
NOTHING Lost,

"Mr. Chairman" said the orator,
who had already occupied the plat
form for twenty minutes, amid many
interjections from the audience. mt.
Chairman! May appeal on a point
Of order? There is really 30 much
desultory conversation going on in
parts Of the hall that 1t is impossible
for me to hear word am saying"
Voice from the Back Of the Hall
Don't be downhearted; you're not
missing much!
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
Shocked.

He-Well, my dear, what did tho
landscape gardener l sent out from
town say about making the artificial
lake where we wanted it?
She-He was most profane about 1t.
He told me the site we wanted wasn't
worth dam.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18

Telling people how to sleep, the
London Globe says: you must have
your head on a level with or lower
than your feet" We are opposed to
an arbitrary rule for sleeping: It
would destroy all individuality.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18

A splendid and highly recommended
remedy for tired, weak, inflamed eyes,
and graduated eyelids, is Paxtine An
tiseptic, at druggists, 25c box or sent
postpaid on receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Mass.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18

Cohen, the clothier, followed a Gus
toner out to his buggy. ~.''
Dots pretty fine horse you ARE
driving" he commented approvingly,
Yes, he's a good one"
How much would you sell him
for?"
'Seventy-flve dollars" '..''
"Mein Gottl Is he silk lined?"-
Everybody's.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18

A Brooklyn railway has had a YER
dict rendered against It OF over $1,000
because one Of its employees was rude
to woman passenger. Who says the
worlds male chivalry has persisted
OUT
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
Link Buttons on Coats.

Lowcut tailored coats of linen have
buttonholes worked in both fronts and
are fastened with linked buttons Of
bright hued feathers.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
The Ideal

Mother-When he went to kiss you.
why didn't you call me?
Daughter-Why, ma, 1 never i'm
agined that you wanted him to kiss
you.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
Rats.

Jim-Do you think Mamie Is taller
than Susie?
TIM should say that she Is just
about one rat taller.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
Poor EeIIowl

HE has no control over his limbs
you wouldn't If you had had your
leg pulled as often as he has,"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
Defined.

DeTlned.
Freddle-Say, dad, what's morbid
curiosity?
Cobwigger-That's what the fellow
has who butts in ahead Of you and
keeps you from seeing anything.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18

The most visionary thing about the
average man is his estimate Of him
self.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
WHAT TO DO AND HOW
Graceful Receiving-Think of the Spirit Behind the Gift-Look Pleas
 ant on Christmas Day.

While there is much talk about the graceful manner of giving, little has been said about the graceful manner of receiving
 This is vitally important, far as etiquette is concerned, as the other to which so much attention is given.
 We may all protest that we will be pleased to get any small gift that is prompted by the spirit of Christmas. But don't we know, down deep in tour hearts, that we have many times been horribly disappointed at some gift which we had previously decided as it did from some one well able to afford a costly gift? Perhaps we had anticipated a jeweIded pin, and the nearest approach to it had been a, pin cushion. Had the giver been present, it is not likely that he or she would have been gratified by the cresfallen appointment which epiton1ized the sentiment in the brief .That measly thing, it didn't cost a quarter
 Now before Christmas comes let us school ourselves into a decency of department, in connection with the receipt of gifts. The frank avowa1 of real spirit which should enrich the gift from the spirit in which it is given.
 While not in line with Christmas ant grief of Joe March in Little Wo- men, when her long anticipated trip abroad was given to her sister Amy, owing to Joe's too o1ltspoken rema arks on former benefactions.
 While it is almost as bad to beiittle gifts as to praise them in view Of what the donors might do in the fu- ture, still it is wise to cultivate a gracious and thankful deIneanor. Let this be found even though the gift is something we cannot possibly like. and whose sole use will be in passing on to some one else in Christmas to come.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
ONE WOMAN TO ANOTHER
Iong-Suffering Men-The Invalid or Hypochondriac Wife-Some
 Halos Earned

wonder if ever give enough sympathy and credit to the man with ene invalid wife Of course some Sis ter sniffs, He took her for better or for worse, and if it is worse, it's up to him to stand for the condition which he did not anticipate when the pretty girl wife blushingly assumed her vows.''
 All this is true, but nevertheless there are some men running around with no more definite halos than pre- mature1y bald heads, who should be properly relegated to the niche for neglected saints.
 Don't you know in your own &C., quaintance some man who wrestles day and night to get a raise of salary, only to spend it on doctors bills, and whose sole recreation Is buying roses to cary to his wife before or after an operation? If he doesn't have to cope with the surgeons extremity, he has something equally bad, and as nerve racking, in the daily expectancy of the development of something new in the category of maladieS which his wife has cultivated.
 Mornings she is to weak to get his breakfast, evenings she is too ner- vous to sit with him at dinner. The children worry her, the nights mean hot water bags, cold congresses. a constant demand for this, thai or the other form of relief, until the man goes to business far more worn out than the wife who can sleep until midday and have some new malady
 
 house returns
 Though the case may be one of ac- tual seriousness, the man cannot be blamed for getting a little tired. And when the hypochondriac inagines new silment each day. he should be deemed more than human if he does not get cross at times over whiLas and imaginary ailments that keep hds feet on the jump and his nerves on the rack.
 While we women all wish to be con- sidered as tender plants and treated as such, some thought should be giv- en the men who perhaps have just as severe headaches. m
 If the truth were known, they ofteh are as greatly in need of sympathy as the little creature who patheti- caIly dweIls on her ailments and feels horribly aggrieved if her husband 'sbrutalIy'' observes. T wistrs to good ness you would get well or-soIne- thing
 He can't be blamed, for he has been robbed, unwittingly of course, of the natural companfonship he expected when he assumed the care of the lady who took his name, and if he waxes impatient at times he is no more than mortal g>
 COUSIN PHEBE-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
CASES OF INTEREST

SUNDAY LAW DOES NOT PRO HIBIT BASEBALL. - Defendant in Territory vs. Davenport. 124 Pacific having violated the Sunday law by engaging in game of baseball. The law prohibited persons from engag Ing in any sports or in horse racing, cock fighting, etc, on Sundays The Supreme Court of New Mexico holds that baseball, so long as it is con- ducted and carried on in harmless and proper manner, free from row dyisnn, gambling, and immortality. does not come within sports prohibit ed in the statute. The court says: What could be more restful or help full to the man who spends his week In an office or a close shop than to engage in an invigorating, clean, and wholesome exercise, such as baseball, pm this day. Baseball is essential and natural in the nature of amusement, both for the participants and specta- tors. and is far removed from the ordinary meaning of the word Tag bor.'"
 IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS DRIVER MUST GIVE NAME.@The -onstitutionality of a statute is assail sd in Ex parte Kneedler, 147 South western Reporter, 9S3, on some what technical ground. The statute provides that any person operating motor vehicle who, knowing that in Jury has been caused, leaves the place without stopping or giving his name, etc. shall be guilty of fel pny. The contention made is that such statute is invalid, because it vio- lates the constitutional provision that mo person shall be compelled to teS- tify against himself in a criminal >ause- The argument is that the sriver may be charged with the crime 3f culpable negligence. and that the information exacted by the statute in question may be used as evidence to establish his connection with the in jury The Supreme Court of Mis- souri meets this argument with it's own. That the statute is a simple police regulation Because the driv- CT dfscloses his identity is no evidence of guilt, but rather of innocence. On the contrary, flight is regarded as ev- iGence of guilt The court holds that the statute imposes a proper restric fs-1 ana is valid
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
SCORES ATTITUDE
Father Ford, in Sermon, Hits At
 Treatment of SociaI-EviI Class.

New Haven, Dec. 1e-In an incl dental manner in his sermon at the 1O:3O o'clock mass at St. Johns R. c. church yesterday, Rev. Joseph Ford. assistant pastor, opposed one attftude e toward the so-called 'tsociad evil.'' An attitude Of charity he believed, would be more effeetual in dealing with the social outcasts of humanity than the holier-than-thou standpoint of pharasaical society.
 we give our little mite of money toward charity, and we call it philan throoy. Then sit down and fold our hands, and believe our task well done,'' said he. "How many nemb bers of this congregation, or any other in the city would invite the social out cast to dine with him, would accept her on terms of equality in our homes? If we had the charitable prornptings to do so, society would not permit it. The one who so challenged social cuss- toms would be OStracized.
 'fWe place the unfortunates without the pale of polite society and heap our scorn and ca1umny upon them as the Pharisees of old stoned the sin ners without the city gates
 Father F'ord'S remarks were brought out in the course of his comparison of the Christianity of St. John the Rap tist and Jesus Christ. Johns treat nent of the outcasts of society would
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16

A DISTINCTIVE TAILORED SUIT
 The lines of this suit are excellent, being new and not extreme. The ma terial is navy-blue su1ting with trim mings of brown-fox fur The tiny vest of light blue, buttons closely, ana is finished with a Robespierre collar faced with fur. The buttons are of bronze, which harnonizes with the trimming.
 The skirt follows the most graceful lines of the season, being draped eff feet in the back, as well in the front, and being s1ashed at the seams. The back draping is lower down and on the opposite side from the front. This style of skirt gives the grace full clinging lines that have almost superseded the straight silhouette.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
THE m@AGBD GIRL.
Some Don'ts She Would Do We'll To
 Heed.

Don't make unreasonable demands on your hance's time. Rem enber- that his work must come first if he is ever to earn an income sufficient for him self and his wife So don't be dis agreeable to him if he is kept late at the office on an evening when he had promised to take you out. He will be just as annoyed about 1t as you are, and there is no need to make matters worse by having a scene.
 Don't forget to pay every possible attention to his people, particularly his mother and sisters. They may, perhaps be 6 little jealous of you at first, and you are foolish enough to resent this the situation may become very unpleasant indeed
 Don't spoon or quarrel in public, for by doing so you would place your self in ridiculous situation and the onlookers in an er11b arrass1ng one.
 Don't drag your fance'S name into every converaa.tion-it sounds silly.
 Don't write afBectionate post cards. If you want to be affectionate do it in a letter which cannot be read by any one except the man to whom 1t is a-d- dressed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
VENETIAN GARDENS AND
 TRAVELLERS CAFE

The manag cement of the Venetian Gardens, Joseph CTerry) Lee, man ager, have arranged to give to every patron of this popular eating place a leather novelty, for the men, beauti- full pocketbooks and change wallets, made of genuine pig skin and genuine Russia leather, and to the women, handsome genuine leather shopping bags, change cases, purses and finely arranged powder puff sets. This pop ular place has made extensive prep arations for the holiday business, have decorated finely with greens and holly, in addition to practically re- modelling their place of business with in the past few weeks. No better service or no better meal cooked by @ first class chef, can be had than at this popular eating place, and the crowds, constantly growuing larger day by day, attest the popularity of this renovated and redecorated place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
RIGHT RELIsHES.

With fish, meat and game serve the relisfles: sauce
 Roast turkey, cranberry sauce. Boiled turkey, oyster sauce. Boiled chicken, bread sauce. Roast beef, grated horseradish. Roast veal, tomato mushroom sauce.
 Boiled mOtton, caper sauce. Roast mutton, curraalt sauce. Lamb, mint sauce. Broiled fresh Tnackerel. stewed gooseberries. Boiled bllledsh,~ white cream sauce. Broiled Shad, boiled rice and salad.
 HOME PROGRESS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
GIOVANITTI GUEST
 AT RECEPTION HERE

Arturo Giovanitti, the Lawrence labor leader. recently acquitted of the mur der of a strikebreaker during the mill outbreaks last spring, was the guest of local Italians at a reception and banquet yesterday. The reception was held at Eagles hall in the after noon and was attended by 1, 500 people, Giovanitti delivering an address In the evening, 150 Italians Of the city held a banquet at the Atlantic hotel with the labor leader as guest Dr. N and there were addresses by Giovanitti and several others.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
On Second Thought
By Jay E. House

"~-~-~-~~-~'--->>-- -->>>-->---~~~~~~
 If you take his word for it, no mans loss by fire was ever fully covered by insurance
 It is the man who doesn't discuss a thing who is suspected of knowing a great deal about it.
 While scientists have been unable to account for it, it is Tank BeverIey-s notion that Broadway shows are re- sponsible for a good deal of b1ushing
 In Bulgaria bachelors are taxed $50 8 year. And the consensus of opinion among bachelors of all nations is that it is worth it.
 A too fu1sorne press agent often de- feats his own purpose.
 When a boy picks out a hero it seldom is the minister of his mothers church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Holiday Presents

Is there anything you can give a man that will please him more than present we have the largest stock we ever carried. A complete line of briar pipes, calabash and meerschaum pipes, cigers in 10, 12 and 25 boxes, tobacco in everything you can think Of for the man who smokes. Eck1er & Co.,, 96s Main St. Woman clerk to wait on women customers.
 Christmas Books,
 pleasing prices, complete line for all ages at all prices at Jacksons Book Shop, e86-988 Main street. A dainty painting book full of new pictures that sells for a song, paints for these in great variety Give a dictionary, waste paper basket, globe, photo al- bum, stationery, Bible, fountain pen of the leading makes, and hundreds of other useful and ornamental gifts found here at reasonable prices. Sug- gest morning call for convenience and advantage to the buyer.
 For Gifts
 Footwear for appreciated gifts can be easily selected from Mollan's un- limited ortment. Women's cloth and patent leather boots, suede boots in brown, black and gray, smart kid evening and boudoir slippers are in many designs. High cuts and pretty house slippers for girls and boys, col ored and black fancy footwear for lit
 
 men, women and children who are foot sufferers, make valued presents Mollan's popular shoe house is 1926 Main street.
 Christmas Hints
 Tired of shopping? Have you thought of what a delightful variety of suitable gifts you can find in a housefurnishing store? The Noth- nag gle advertisement on last page is full of splendid suggestions. You can find something. to. tickle every mem Der of the family in such layout be- sides giving a sensible gift of lasting va1ue> You should see all the fresh, bright, new things in every depart ment of this hustling concern. Sure 1y they can help you solve your prob le7ns Something might suggest itself if you will walk through. There are so many different things that it is inn possible to name describe them in this space but if you just put Moth nagles on your shopping list some of your trouble will be over.
 Rr TTT-@A .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
FASHION HINTS.

Roses made of fur are one of the trimming novelties.
 Two-tonedJ mirror veIvets are in fa- vor, for draped costumes.
 Striped ribbon Is claiming attention for taunty street hats
 A few felt toQues trimmed with wool flowers are to be seen.
 MolesIxin is the great favorite for draped evening coats of fur.
 Jewelled filets are very much worn with evening cultures.
 The palm leaf design is the newest timing in rich beaded bags.
 Scotch plaids are the newest things in blanket bath robes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
THE SECRET TERROR

The haunting fear of sickness and helplessness is the secret terror of the working man. Health is his capital. Kidney diseases sap a mans strength and vitality. They lessen his earning capacity. Foley Kidney Pills bring back health and strength by healing the disease. They are the best medicine made for kidney and bladder troubles. The genuine are in the yellow package. Refuse any sub stitute. F. F. Brill, Stratford Avenue and Sixth Street.-Adv. "135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
THE HOSTESS
THE rAM-o -sHANrBR sHAPE

Many women have already taken. to the tam-o' -shanter, which has been towering on the brink of popularity since the beginning of the. season. and in its winter form 1t is likely to be much in vogue The stage a,ften, if not always, leads the way, and one of the prettiest black velvet hats of this shape is worn in a play recently produced in New York. This is quite unreneved black. A pretty variant of the am-o-sl1anter style is in blue felt with a black taffeta crown and a black aigret at the side.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16

be the judicial, such as is modern so- city's treatment. but how different is the charity of Christ, who tells the no more. I believe that Cfristia nity in general and Catho1icity especially would gain more adherents if the charity of the Nazarene were practiced with greater generosity in our social sphere,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
THEY ALWAYS HELP
 ID E9ECOI9I

Foley Kidney Pills give just the help elderly people need to tone and strengthen their kidneys and bladder and regulate their action. John Me Masters, StreatOr, Ills, says: T feel better and stronger than I have for many years, and Foley Kidney Pills did it" F. B. Brill, Stratford Avenue and Sixth Street.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
STOCKING HINT.

New stockings will last twice as long without wearing into holes if they are shrunk before being worn, says the Washington Herald. Wash them in warm water to which little ammonia. has been added. Wiring out and dry. and you will be deligh ted with the results.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
STATE PAST ARCHONS
 IN ANNUAL ELECTION

The State Past Archons association of Connecticut met in New Haven, Saturday night, and Thomas H. Cox, assistant town clerk, in the Elm City, was elected president. MT. Cox suc- ceeds William D. Champion of Nauga- tuck, the retiring president, who has held the office for several terms. Tn other officers elected follow:
 w. H. Pond of Hartford, vice-presi- dent; Charles Peterson of New Ha- ven, secretary and treasurer; Albert H. Mills of Waterbury, chairman of the board of directors, A. A. May, Meriden. A. H. Ko1b of New Haven; ]; S. H. Mabie. Danbury; s. G. Redshaw, Ansonia; James F. Goodwin, New Ha- ven, and w. H. Hard of Naugatuck
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish. Rust, Grease, Ink. Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents. Manufactured by Wna. R. W1nn. 344 Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-16

London-King George and Queen Mary paid glowing tributes to English newspapermen in congratu1atory mes ges sent to a banquet of the Insti- tute of Journalists.