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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-04-02
E. II. DILLON & co.
Over-CapitaIizaton of Our Industries
An Issue as Big as the Tariff

view of the fact that United States
Senator LaFollette and various other
students of the question assert that
the amount of watered stock is more
than double the amount estimated
above, mean this: That an average
family in this country is paying a tax
of 500 a year in supporting the over
capitalization of our industries. Can
there remain any doubt, then, to
er-capitalization's being one reason
a sister reason to high tariff, for the
ever increasing cost of living?
Watered stock is not only one of
the prime causes for increased prices
of commoditi but it is also an i'm
portant cause of the present unsatis-
factory condition of labor. To pay
these dividends on watered stock, the
trust magnates must either hold down
wages abnormally low, or raise prices
artif1cially high. The fact is they are
doing both.
apitalization, therefore, is OBJ
viously one of the most important
problems confronting the American
people to-day. Politicians, for some
reason. refer to it less than they
should. The subject ought to be one
of the foremost political issues.
Five hundred glazing Illustrations
of the crime of over capita lization
could be cited. They would average
like this: The Chicago & Alton was
capitalized at $30,0oO,oo0. When turn
edd over to the purchasing syndicate
in 1899 it was capitalized at $s4, 0O0,-
A0A
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-04-02
KITCHEN CRAFT
Popcorn Dishes.


There are a few important points
which everyone should know about
the popping of corn. One is that if
each pepper of corn be held a min
ute under running water and then
drained, practically every kernaI will
pop and the mass will be much softer
than usual. Another is that the use
of the covered roasting pan will save
much time and laboc. Particularly
is this true If you wish to turn out a
sailed and buttered product. Simply
put a big pinch of salt and two tea
spoonfuls of butter in the rooster and
when hot, pour in a cupfuI and a
half of she1led corn, adjust the cover
and agitate slowly until no more pop
poing is heard.
Popcorn Cereal.
Children delight in the novelty of
this breakfast food. If you do not
care for the whole grains run them
through the food chopper and serve
with cream and sugar, fruit juices Or
plain fruit. A few raisins or dates adj
ded make the dish more appetizing.
The corn may be popped at any time
and reheated in the oven.
Popcorn Soup.
ScaId one quart of milk in a double
boiler with one can of corn. Press
through a sieve and add salt, pepper
and a tablespoonful of butter. Thick
en- with cracker crumbs and a hand
full of popcorn. When serving put
one tablespoonful of whipped cream
on each plate of soup with a few ker-
nels OF the popcorn.
T. Popcorn Pudding.
Sca1d three cupfuls of milk and pour
it over two cupfuls of popcorn which
have been finely pounded or ground,
and let stand one hour. Add three
fT1J
of brown sugar, one tablespoonful of
butter, three-fourths of a teaspoonful
of salt and stir until smooth, then
turn into a buttered baking dish. Bake
in a slow oven thirty-fve minutes
and serve hot with thin cream or ma
pie syrup.
Corn Nut Loaf.
Mix together one cupful of ground
popcorn, one cupful of soft stale bread
crumbs and one cupful of broken nut
meats; add salt and pepper to taste
and a teaspoonfu1 of sage. Bind to-
gether with two beaten eggs and
enough cold water to hold the mixture
together. Form into loaf and bake
on d creased pan in a hot oven three
quarters of an hour. Serve with
brown or tomato sauce.
Mullins.
To one beaten egg add a tablespoon
full of sugar. with a teaspoonful of salt
all beaten until very light. One cup
of milk three of sifted flour and three
teaspoonfu1s of baking powder. In
stead of wheat flour, one-ha1f graham
and one-half rye flour may be used,
or two cups of corn meal and one of
flour. These may be baked on a grid
die in muffin rings or dripped on we'll
creased pans and placed in a qiuck
oven for twenty minutes.
Chicken Broth.
Cut a fowl up small and crack the
bones Cover-with cold water and
simmer gently, closely covered, until
the meat falls to pieces. Set aside
until cold, \then skim carefully and
strain out the meat and bones Lay
tissue paper on the surface of the
broth to absorb all the grease Add
three tablespoonful Of soaked barley
or rice and simemr until this is very
tender, stirring often. Season to taste,
with salt and, if it is liked, pepper
Serve hot
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-04-02
(By Clyde III. Tavenner, Member OF
CongreSs.)


Congress.)
Washingto March 31.-One hun
dred dollars annually! This is the
amount the crime of -capitaliza-
ton, or watered stocks, costs every
American family!
This statement flows easily from the
pen, but it can be best demonstrated
by a little arithmetic.
Various prominent financial stu
dents and authorities are responsible
for the statemen and their conclu-
sions are wholly sustained by reports
of the United States Commission and
Corporation Tax Returns, that about
$50, 0OO,000,00O of the stocks of our
Industrial or tariff trusts, represent
only water.
On this stock, dividends of about
$1,000, 100000 are being paid yearly,
amounting to approximately SIS a
person or nearly 500 an American
family!
This $1,000, 100000 is not picked up
out of the streets. Where, then, does
it come from? The answer is: from
the pockets of the consumers. There
is not a dollar of water or int1a-
lions which deal in comm ODDITIES or in
railroad or other public seVice corpo-
rations, that does not impose burdens
upon the consumers and producers of
this country.
The above figures, which may be
accepted as fairly conservative in
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-04-02
TO FORM BAPTIST UNION

Members of the several Baptist
churches in Bridgeport and vicinity
will meet at the First Baptist church
this evening at o'clock to form
social union of the Baptists of Bridge
port. The purpose of the formation
Of this body is to bring the members
of the Baptist churches into closer
contact with each other. thereby
Strengthening their social relations.
1t is proposed to hold general
meeting at stated periods with prom
inent speakers from different sections
of the country. The meeting this ev-
ening will be addressed by Rev. Ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-04-02
NEWS ABOUT TOWN

PinochIe was the bone of conten-
ton when the PinochIe Club met last
evening in the home of Mrs. w. M.
Mullins on DeKalb avenue, Frank
Hanner and William thinner being
the winning pair Occasion was TAX
en- to present the hostess with a hand
some cut glass pitcher. Refreshments
and music completed the evening.
A most interesting lecture depicting
the scenes of life and travel and
perilous mountain climb was given
before the Seaside club last night by
James A Cruikshank. The talk was
Illustrated by slides and at the con-
cIusion, a most fitting tribute was
paid this country when all present
were advised if a desire to travel seiz-
ed them to visit America first, as con-
tinenta1 Europe could not compare
with the beauties of the west.
Although hindered by slight turbid
ity of the waters in neighbOring
brooks, which are yet somewhat swo1-
len. local fishermen who have made
piIgrimages into the country, report
that catches are excellent though not
marvellous. It is expected that within
the next few days record luck may be
reported.
After a most successful run of four
days QuTaL1Oh the Z0Cn annual
val of the Warner Brothers Fire De-
partment closed last night at Seaside
Institute with a dance and presenta-
ton of various gifts. From the very
first day it was seen that the VEN
ture waR to be a success and with
the immense popularity of it's mem
bers and the. variety of amusements
offered it's annual was assured a lib
eral patronage. Upon the committee
which had charge and contributed in
so large a measure to it's life are:
Chief J. W. Keppy, P. Brady, L. B.
Buddington, H. Spinning, J. Pittman,
A J. Northey, J. Record, J. Nash, G.
Merton, w Page, p. Noonan, D.
A Emmons, V. Benham, J. F. Kubic,
w. Plumb, H. Peck and E. Benham.
High tribute yesterday was paid at
a social of the Woman's Auxiliary of
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton. by Supt. Tucker of the Boys
Department, for the assistance rend-
cred by the ladies of the society.
While recapitulating the great strides
which have been taken for the uplift
of the boy, he said continued SYM
patfly and assistance would materially
help the organization in the future and
asked further cooperation upon the
part of those present. The social was
one of a series being held in the
homes of m EN- berS of the auxiliary,
and it developed upon Mrs. Mary E.
Neville, sos Warren street, yesterday.
At the conclusion a delightful pro-
gram of music was rendered by Miss
Mabel B. Smith, Harriet Weir, G. B.
Haw1ey, W. A. Fair, Mrs. William
Lloyd Jr., Mrs. Catherine HenkeI and
e. Prudent. Tea and light refresh
ments were served
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-04-02
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Scorch marks on linen may be re-
moved by rubbing with a fresh cut
onion, the garment being soaked in
cold water after.
Keep some folded newspapers handy
upon which to place soiled pots and
pans and save cleaning smutty rings
from the tables.
After cleaning the shelves and in
side of pantry drawers give coat
of varnish or enamel and they will
clean as easily as oilcloth
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-04-02
TO FREsHEN BOW

Velvet bows may be freshened after
they have been crushed by heating a
curling iron, covering it with a damp
cloth and inserting it in the loops,
opening the curIer wide, says the La
dies Home Journal. The steam will
cause the nap to rise, and after a
good brushing the bows will look
fresh without the need to unite them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-04-02
BRAID GIVES A yAUNTY TOUCH

Naturally the successful styles that
have been launched In women's fash
ions. have been represented in chill
drens styles. The separate coats
have reflected some of the noticea BILE
features and the wise mother is the
one who can modify and simplify the
youth and figure of her little daugh-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-04-02
PARK CITY CLUB PLANS.

The executive committee of the
Publicity Club of Bridgeport at a
meeting held last evening discussed
plans for April. 1t was decided to
carry on an active campaign for
membership. This is to lead up to
the esta Adjustment of a class in adver-
Using. The advertising bill introduce
ed by Senator Mcneil for the correc-
ton of advertising was taken up and
it was decided to send a delegation to
Hartford to advocate it's passage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-04-02

win T. FarnFam of Brooklyn, N. Y.
At this meeting a constitution and
bylaws will be adopted and officers
elected. A large attendance is anti
cipate
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
Circuit Court

Circuit Court convened Tues
day morning with Hon. James M.
Benton on the bench and Hon. B.
A. Crutcher, Commonwealth
Attorney present.
The following gentlemen COM
posed the grand jury: Burrell
Moore, S. w. Lackey, J. B. Park,
N. c. holland, J. R. Dunbar, w.
A. Langford, N. B. Coy, T. ].
Black, B. Cotton Jr., T. K. Hamil-
ton, r. ]. Mckee and A. ]. Tracy.
The charge to the grand jury
dwelt largely on what the next
grand jury to be empanelled at
the October term, would be called
on to do, something in the nature
of warning to the candidates
and their friends of what will
happen to them eff they don't
look out" The ban was placed
on vote buying, vote selling, bri-
berry and intimidation in elections.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
Colored School Baccalaureate

Sunday afternoon at the color
ed School a memorable address
was delivered by Rev. ]. Ander-
son of Lexington. A large audi
ence was present. The choir rem
dered three excellent anthems, and
showed careful training. Rev. Mr..
AnderSon's address was scholarly
and able. He is a master of clear
and forcible English, a pleasing
speaker, and a vigorous thinker.
His address was a credit to the
race. We are glad to notice that
among the fifteen graduates this
year there are six young men.
Professor Russell and his staff of
teachers are doing an excellent
work among the young colored
people of the community and are
entitled to all the support and
encouragement which the white
citizens can give.
List of Graduates of the Color
ed High School:
William Howard Ballew,
Claudia Caesar Ballew, Emma
Willis Blythe, Grace Marie Blythe,
Lena Jeanette Benton, John
Chenault Gentry, Charles Martin
Irvine, Mary Eleanor Irvine, Ada
Martin Miller, Marion Anna
MasSie, George Washington
Parks, Green. Pinckney Russell,
Jr., Made Louise Selkirk, Hattie
Douglas Turner, Henry Edmond
White, Jr.
The graduating exercises will
be held Friday evening May 9th
at the High School Auditorium
at eight o'clock at which time
an interesting program will be
rendered.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
CORRESPONDENCE
BEREA
News That You Can't Get Elsewhere

Miss Daisy Spence spent Sunday at
home.
Miss Estella Bicknell, was at home
Sunday.
M. C. Kellogg, of Richmond was in
Berea Wednesday.
Mrs. c. B. Holder, of London is visitins
her mother, Mrs. ]. M. Early.
Mrs. ]. H. Jackson spent Friday night
with her parents at Speedwell.
Mr. Murray Smith, of Richmond, is
spending few days at Boone Farrer.
Mrs. Laura Jones, was in Cincinnati
Thursday selecting the latest things in
millinery.
Miss Hattie Carr was called to Williams
burg last week on account of serious illness
of her neice.
Mrs. J. A. Sharp and children and sister
Miss Mamie Robinson are visiting their
mother, Mrs. B. r. Robinson.
Mrs Keltch, Miss Pearl Mcclure. Mrs
Sallie P. Hanson and several Others at.
tended the State Christian Endeavor
Convention at Mt. Sterling Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. J. R. McColIum, Of RockcastIe
County, died Thursday at his daughter
Mrs. A. ]. Johnson, who lives near the de.
pot. He was in his 10 year and besides
several children he leaves many friends
who will miss him.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
Remington Acquitted

On the trial of the case of the
United States against Editor
Remington of the Paris Demo
crat for an alleged improper
use of the mails because of an
article which appeared therein
was classed as scurrilous and OBJ
scene, the court sustained a de-
murrer to the Indictment and
ordered it quashed. The defend
ant was ordered acquitted.
The article in question severely
arraigned Mr.. Chapman, Super.
intendent of schools of Paris,
Kentucky, alleging conduct un-
becoming to the position which
he occupied.
The acquittal of the defendant
Remington is not a substantial
ton of the charge as the truth or
the matter was not in issue.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06

could be no question Of rank, asking
him, besides, to name any young gen.
tlemen OF his acquaintance he chose
for several vacant ensigncies in the
two regiments.
On Braddock's staff.
The letter OF invitation, written by
Captain Orme, aide-de-camp, was
couched in terms of unaffected cor
diality. Washington very gladly ac-
cepted, in letter that had just a
touch of the young provincial in it,
so elaborate and over-long was it's ex-
PLANTATION of its writer's delicate posi-
tion and self-respecting motives, but
with so much more of the proud gen.
tleman and resolute man that the
smile with which Captain Orme must
have read it could have nothing Of
disrelish in it.
The young aide-de-camp and all the
other members of the generals mill
tary family" found its author, at any
rate, man after their own hearts
when it came to terms Of intimacy
among them.
By mid-April the commander-in-
chief had brought FIVE governors to-
gether at Alexandria, in obedience
to his call for an immediate con-
ference-William Shirley, OF Mas
sachusetts, the stout-hearted old law
yer, every inch "a gentleman and pol
itician," who had of a sudden turned
soldier to face the French, for all he
was past sixty; James De Lancey, of
New York. astute man of the people;
the brave and energetic Horatio
Share, of Maryland; Robert Hunter
Morris, fresh from the latest wrangles
with the headstrong Quakers and Ger
mans of Pennsylvania, and Robert
Dinwiddie, the busy merchant COVER
nor of the Old Dominion, whose urgent
letters to the government at home
had brought Braddock and his regi-
nlents to the Potomac.
Plans were promptly agreed upon.
New York and New England, seeing
war come on apace, were astir no less
than Virginia, and in active CORE
spondence with the ministers in Lon
raised and taken into the kings pay;
the militia of all the threatened col
onies were afoot; in all quarters &C.
ton was expected and instant war.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Back numbers of this Story can be obtain
ed at this Office.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
Ambassador Bryce

Ambassador Bryce, who for six
years has been the Representative
from Great Britain to the United
States, has hidden us farewell
and sailed for home. His sue
cessor, Sir Cecil Spring Rice, has
reached Washington.
A banquet was given in his
honor last week in New York, at
which time he made a notable
speech dwelling on the purpose
of his mission in this country, ito
bear a message of friendship
from the British to the American
people"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
Suit For SIS, 900 Damages

Latest developments in the
famous Callahan murder con
Spiracy and perjury cases, is a
suit for $4,000 damages for the
killing of former Sheriff Edward
Callahan, of Breathitt County,
filed in Circuit Court at Winches-
ter.
Suit was filed by Mrs. lyman
da Callahan, widow of the slain
former Sheriff, and others; against
D. F. Deaton, Tom Deaton, Sr.
Tom Davidson, John E. Deaton
and Abe Johnson.
Tymanda Callahan, Hargis
Callahan, by Mrs. Lillian Gross,
guardian of Hargis Callahan, are
named in the petition as plaintiffs.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
Stock Burned to Death


Fifteen mares of the finest
English and American thorough
bred blood, each with a foal by
her side, by the famous Keene
stations, Peter Pan, Hippodrome,
Sweep, Delhi, Voter, Disguise and
Ben Brush, were burned to death
Monday night at Kingston Stud,
near Lexington, the stock farm
of the late Major FoxallA. danger
field, when a newly-erected barn,
in which the mares were quarter
ed, took fire in some mysterious
manner between l o'clock and
l:30 Tuesday morning. The orr.
gin of the fire is a mystery.-Ex.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
SILVER CREEK

Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett Roop are in Gin.
cinnati for few days.
Mrs. Sam Farris of Paris has been on a
visit to Mrs. E. G. Farris.
Mr.. R. E. Anderson, our clever L. & n.
agent attended the Races in Lexington
Saturday.
Misses Madniee Faris and Mamie Mae
Dawson returned Monday from Louisville
where they have been visiting for several
DAYS.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
Famous Feuds and Tragedies

Hon. c. w. Bell, of Frankfort,
former Insurance Commissioner
during Governor Wilson's admin
istration, has spent several days
recently looking over the files of
the Leader, for the purpose of
gathering material for a complete
write-up of the Goebel tragedy,
which is to form one of the most
interesting chapters in Ken
tucky's Famous FeudS and Trage-
dies" which Mr.. Bell is collabo-
rating in connection with Mr.. C..
G. Nuremberg, of Harlem, KY
Lexington Leader.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
Distinguished Woman For.
mer Pupil of Irvine
Minister

Mrs. Kate Trimble Woosley,
the Kentucky woman who was
appointed by Gov. Sulzer of New
York as a delegate to the inter
national Institute of Agriculture
which meets in Rome, Italy, in
May, was a pupil of Rev. A.
Sanders, pastor of the local Chris
tain church, when he taught in the
female institute at Cynthiana,
some years ago.-Estill Tribune.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
Accidentally Shot

While handling a loaded re-
volver, Mr.. Charley Nelson acct
IDENTIFY shot himself. The ball
broke his right leg and went
through his left leg.
The accident happened Monday
at noon at the L. & N. station.
Medical aid was rendered him
and while the wounds are danger
GUS, it is hoped that he will
survive.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
Madison Institute

Friday, May -Children's eve
ming, at Chapel, 7::30 pm.
Sunday, May l. -Baccalaureate
address by DR.. R. H. Crossfeld.
Monday, May 12-Entertain-
ment by the Seniors and Juniors,
at Chapel, 7::30 pm.
Tuesday, May l3-Annual Con-
cert, at Chapel, 7:30 p. m.
Wednesday, May 14-Gradua-
ting Exercises at First PreSbyter-
ian Church, at 10 d. m. Address
by Rev. r. N.Simpson.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
Pennington Convicted

John Pennington who was tried
last week in the Federal Court at
Richmond for removing whisky
from his warehouse to his saloon
on which the tax had not been
paid, was convicted and senten-
ced one year in the penitentiary
and fined 100000. Pennington
is a wealthy citizen of Middlesboro
and has been engaged in the dis
tilling and saloon business.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06

The Senior class of Madison
Institute has issued very hand
somely engraved invitations to
the Commencement Exercises to
be held on May IA at the First
Presbyterian Church.
The program is given elsewhere.
The following young ladies will
receive diplomas:
Misses Jeanette Winston
Pates, Mable Foster Rayburn,
Katie Griggs, Eva Florence
Whitlock, Roberta Belle Bigger
staff, Coralie Gardner Duff, Nora
Griggs, and Jennie Craig Rankin.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
Awful Death

Mr.. L. T. Pendergraft, of Parks
vile, was ground to death under
the yard engine at the Davnille
Railroad yards last Thursday.
While working on the signal sys-
tenn the train backed into him
and hurt him so horribly that he
died in a little while. He leaves a
wife and three children; was 40
years old and a good man. Elk.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
An Eighteen Thousand
Dollar Verdict

A jury in the Montgomery
Circuit Court returned a verdict
for S18,000.00 in favor of Mrs.
Addie Kelly against the c. & o.
r. r. Co. for the death of her
husband, Mat Kelly. He was kill
ed by the overturning of his
engine.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
A New Firm

Jno. w. Crook, w. A. Langford,
A. NJ. Dawson and T. c. Vaughn
have formed a corporation for
handling coal, lime, sand, ce-
ment, etc, and anything usually
carried in this line of business, by
wholesale and by retail and will
conduct their business from the
Luxon stand which business they
have bought.
These gentlemen are first-class,
progressive men and will make a
strong combination. We wish
them great success.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
Special Judge at Mt. Vernon

Judge B. ]. Bethurum not hav-
ing recovered sufficiently from his
recent operation to hold this term
of the Rockcastle Circuit Court,
the Governor has named Judge
Newell, of MaySville, special judge.
Court will begin on Wednesday
instead of Monday Mt. Vernon
Signal.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
WANTED

An educated girl who is will
ing to work to learn to set type.
Good opportunity for d bright
girl. Can also use an experienced
typo. The MadiSonian.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
Refused 100000

c. F. Buschmeyer refused $780,
10000 for Hawthorne, a famous
gelding. The offer was made by
a New York syndicate. Busch
meyer hopes to win the Kentucky
Derby with the colt.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-06
CONTINUITY
The English Prepare.

Transports carrying two English
regiments had sailed for Virginia in
January. and by the twentieth of Feb
ruary had reached the Chesapeake.
The French ships got safely in at the
st. Lawrence despite pursuit. losing
but two of their fleet, which had the
i'll luck to be found by the English