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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-10-16
COOKIES IN DEMAND
POSSIBLY ON ACCOUNT OF WAY
THEY WERE MADE.
At Least There May Be ideas In
Recipe This Young Person Fol-
lowed--cordlaIly Endorsed by
Brother Frank.

The Young Person was about to
bake cookies. Brother Frank watched
her tip up the molasses jug.
Let me-" he said. that's pretty
heavy" Then, as he watched the
thick brown syrup drip slowly into
| the cup-"I like lasses"
The young person laughed appreci-
stively.
Il know you do-sally and Molly
and Susie and-my cookies-all sorts
| OF 1asses! There!" her voice rising
to little shrek. You'll spill 1t.
Thanks!" with relief as Frank got
the big jug safe to the table again.
she replied, rolling the cold dough
Now, 30 read Chapter II. In your
book there, and by that time ! may
have q cooky for you-if you don't
read too fast" So Frank left her to
her devices, and she went quickly
about her task. While the cup Of
molasses was reaching the boiling
point In Its granite pan on the stove.
she mixed In the big bowl two cups
OF whole wheat -four, one OF rolled
oats, and one OF white -four. tea
mon (powdered), of cloves-no ginger
for Frank did not like ginger. To
tablespoonfuls of shortening. quarter
Of a cup OF sugar, and quarter OF n
cup. Of milk. She mixed this with
the dry ingredients. and put II on the
Ice to chill while she mixed her cake.
to tase advantage Of the oven at its
hottest BY the time her cake was
out OF the oven Frank had wandered
back. hungry boy fashion.
Aren't those cookies ready YETI"
mo; but they will be soon now"
she replied, rolling the cold dough
very thin. cutting It deity with the
round top OF n cocoa tin and laying
the trim circles on wire cake tray.
Into the oven II went, and Frank soon
shifted while she still rolled and cut.
They must be done. Sir; that's q
piping oven"
Just In a minute" and as tho Sec
ond tray was filled II went in, and the
first came out. brown and crisp and
tender
"Yum-yum," said Frank, and went
of with both hands and his mouth
full. and perilously near to burning.
The Young Person busily rolled and
cut. communing wisely with herself.
Very wholesome. as good as medl-
cine. and just what Frank needs for
his digestion. Luckily It's a good big
recipe for. ada Halls capacity to
Franks, allow n few for father, and
you need quite lot OF cookies"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-10-16

the spring term; only those con the
inside" knew that the fateful board
meeting had been delayed week after
week because OF disagreement over
the superintendency. There was so
much dissatisfaction over Abbott Ash
| ton--because of 80 much talk"-that
even Robert Clinton had thought 1t
best to wait, that the young man
might virtually be put upon good be-
havior.
Tonight" tho young man repeated
with thrill. He realized how lmpor-
tant this meeting would Prov in shap-
ing his future.
Yes" she said warningly. And
Dob is determined to do his duty. He
never went very far in his own educa-
ton because he didn't expect to be @
chool-teacher-but ever since he's
been chairman of the school board,
he's aimed to have the best teachers,
so the children can be taught right;
most of 'em are poor and may want
to teach, too, when they're grown.
think all the board1l be for you to-
night, Abbott, and I've been glad to
notice that for the last month, there's
been less talk. And by the way" she
added, that Fran-girl went by with
Simon Jefferson just now, the two of
them in Brother Gregory's buggy.
They're going to Blubb's Rifle-he
with his weak heart, and her with thas
sly smile of hers, and It's full three
mile!"
Abbott did not volunteer that he had
seen them pass. but his face showed
the ostenslble integrity OF q jam thief,
who for once finds himself innocent
when missing jam is mentioned.
She was not convinced by his look
OF guilelessness. You seem to be
carrying away your books"
II want to breathe In this June
morning without taking It strained
through window-screens." he ex.
planned.
Miss Sapphire gave something like
a choked cough. ard compressed her
lips. Abbott" she said, looking at
him sidewise, please step to the tele-
phone. and call up Bob--he's at the
store. Tell him to leave the clerk In
charge and hitch up and take me for
a little drive. ! want some OF this
June morning myself"
Abbott obeyed with alacrIty. On his
return. Miss Sapphire said, "Bobs 60
ing to fight for you at the board meet
ing, Abbott. Well do what we can,
and ] hope you'll help yourself"
As Abbott went down the fragrant
street with its cool hose-refreshed
its languorous shadows
athwart fose-bush and picket fence, sts
hopeful weeds already peering through
crevices where plank sidewalks main
tanned their worm-eaten right Of way,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-10-16

/ no was IN no dewy-morning mood. He
understood what those wise mods had
meant and he was In no franc OF
mind for such wisdom. He meant to
go far, far away from the boarding
house, from the environment OF
schools and schoolboards, from Little
burg with Its atmosphere OF ridiculous
gossip.
or course he could have gone lust
as far, II he had not chosen the direc-
ton OF Blubb's Rifie-but he had TO
take some direction. He halted before
he came in sight OF the stream; II
Fran had a mind to fish with Simon
Jefferson, he would not spoil her sport.
He found comfortable log where
he might study under the gracious
sky He did not learn much-there
seemed bird in every line.
When he closed his books, scarcely
knowing why, and decided to ramble.
It was with no intention of seeking
Fran. Miss Sapphira might have
guessed what would happen but in
perfect innocence, the young man
strolled, seeking q grassy by-rond. sell
dom used, redolent of brush, tree, vine,
dustladen weed. 1t was a road where
the sun seemed almost a stranger; n
road gone TO sleep and dreaming OF
the feet OF stealthy Indians, of noisy
settlers. and skillful trappers. All
such fretful bits of life had the old
road drained into oblivion, and now It
seemed to call on Abbott to share
their fate, the fate of the forgotten.
But the road lost its mystic mean
ing when Abbott discovered Fran.
Suddenly It became only roadway,
1t became nothing. 1t seemed that the
sight Of Fran always made wreckage
of the world about her.
She was sitting in the Gregory bug
gy. but, most surprising of all, there
was no horse between the shafts-no
horse was to be seen, anywhere. Best
OF all, no Simon Jefferson was visible.
Fran In the buggy--that was all. Slow
travelling, Indeed. even for this sleepy
old road!
mot In hurry. are your"
I've arrived" Fran said, In un.
friendly tone.
Are yol tired OF fishing, Franz"
Yes, and OF being fished."
She had closed the door in his face,
but he said-as through the keyhole--
Does that mean for me to 60 away?"
you are pretty good friend, Mr..
Ashton" she said with q curl OF her
lip. Il mean--when we are alone"
While we're together, and after
we part" he quoted. Fran, surely
you don't feel toward me the way you
are looking"
Exactly as I'm looking at you, that's
the way feel. Stand there as long
as you please"
i don't want to stand q moment
longer. ! want to sit with you in the
buggy. Please don't be $3.50 oldl"
Fran laughed out unsteady, but i'm.
declared: 81 laughed be-
cause you are unexpected: 1t doesn't |
mean like you any better. hate |
friendship that shows Itself only In
private. Mr.. Chameleon. / like people
to show their true colors."
Il am not Mr.. Chameleon. and
want to sit In your buggy"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-10-16
Cucumber Salad,

A most attractive way to serve Gu
cumbers for salad course, or as an
accompaniment of fish course, Ia to
pare and cut each in half. taking the
round end of so that the piece will
stand upright. Cut out the inside and
mix 1t with salad dressing and re-
place 1t in the tiny cubes. Stand each
on a crisp leaf Of lettuce and chill
thoroughly before sending to the ta-
BILE. In their season. finely chopped
chives may be added.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-10-16
Peach Pie

This is recipe for peach pie which
Ia famous in the family where It 10
made. Make a soft dough of a cupful
and half of -four. half cupful OF but.
ter. two tablespoonful of baking pow
der. pinch Of salt, quarter OF a cup
full OF sugar and enough milk-as little
as possible--to make soft dough-
Roll this out and line the pie plate
with It. Fill It with sliced peaches,
well sweetened. and cover them with
sweet or sour cream. Bake In a mod.
crate oven until the fruit is cooked
through
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-10-16
Stew From Cold Roast.

This dish provides good way OF
using up the remnants of roast,
either Of beef or mutton. The meat
should BIO freed from fat, gristle and
bones. cut into small pieces, slightly
sailed, and put Into kettle with wa
ter enough to nearly cover IT, It should
simmer until almost ready to break in
pieces. when onions and raw potatoes.
peeled and CHARTERED. should be added.
A little soup stock may also be added
If available. Cook until the potatoes
are done, then thicken the liquor or
gravy with flour. The stew may be at
tfactively served on slices of crisp
toast.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-10-16
Theatsr Used q. a Stable

The Turkish theater of Mustapha
Pasha 10, in the opinion Of convoy ex
perts. the most convenient stable they
have found In tho length and breadth
OF the peninsula.
The pit boxes serve for mules
horses, or oxen; the galleries. are
crammed with hay and straw; the bal.
cony is reservoir for oats; the stage
Is surgical center FOR operations on
wounded animals. while tho green
room u a special haunt Of huffaiosu.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-10-16


And, oh, Fran, you have such eyesl
They are 30 marvelouBly-er-un
friendly"
I'm glad you ended up that way.
Now look me In the eyes. Suppose
you should see the school-board sail
Ing down the road, Miss sapphiri
thrown In. What would you DOR
What sho1ld do?"
Hide, suppose" said Fran, sud
denly ripping.
Then you look me in the eyes and
listen to me-" he said impressively.
Weigh my words-have you scales
strong enough?"
Put 'em on slow and careful"
Il am not Mr.. Chameleon for | show
my true color. And am real friend,
no matter what kind OF tree I an"
He paused, cropping for word.
"UpY' she suggested, with sudden
chuckle. All right--let the school
board come, But you don't seem sur
prised to see me here in the buggy
without Mr.. Simon"
When Mr. Simon comes he1l find
me right here" Abbott declared
Fran, please don't be always showing
your worst side to the town; when
you laugh at peoples standards. they
think you queer-and you can't lmag.
Inc Just how much you are to me-"
HUH" Fran shifted. I'D hate tc
be anyhody's friend and have my
friendship as little use as yours hap
been to me-"
He was deeply wounded. 1--WE tried
to give good advice"
Il don't need advice, / want help In
carrying out what | already know"
Her voice vibrated. You're afraid OF
losing your position II you havo any
thing TO do with me. OF course I'm
queer, Can l help 1t, when ! have
no real home. and nobody cares
whether / go or stay7"
you know care, Fran"
Fran caught her lip between her
teeth as II TO hold herself steady. "Oh,
let's drive she said recklessly, strik.
Ing at the dashboard with a whip, and
shaking her hair about her face till
she looked the elfish child he had frat
known.
Fran. you know l care-you know
H."
Well drive into Sure-Enough
Country" she said with half-smile
showing on the side OF her face next
him. Whoa! Here we are. All who
live In Sure-Enough Country are sure
enough people-whateve they say Ia
true. Goodness!" She opened her
eyes very wide-'It's awful dangerous
TO talk In Sure-Enough Country" She
put up her whip. and folded her
hands.
I'm glad we're here, Fran. for you
have your friendly look"
That's because really do like you.
Let's talk about yourself-how you ex.
pect to be what you1l be--you're moth.
Ing yet, you know. Abbott; but how
did you come to determine to be some
thlng?"
Into Abbott's smile stole something
tender and sacred. 1T was all my
mother" he explained simply. "She
died before 4 received my state Ger.
tifcate, but she thought I'd be a great
| am trying COR It."
And she'll never know" Fran
lamented
CTo DE CoETTNUED)
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-10-16

You pray Our Father who art In
Heaven give us this day our
daily bread And pray to you, and
I say, My father here on earth, give
give me-your love. That's what |
want--nothing else-I want II so bad.
. I'm dying for It, father, can't
you understand Look--l'm praying
for it" She threw herself wildly at
his fest.
Deeply moved. he tried to lift her
from the ground.
NO." cried Fran, scarcely knowing
Whist she said. Il will not get up till
you srant my prayer I'm not asking
for tho full. rich lows a child has the
right TO expect--but give me crust,
TO keep me alive-father. give me my
daily bread. You needn't think 0cd ia
going to answer your prayerk If you
refuse nina"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-10-16
Eggs In Nest.

Six eggs, one cup Of crnmbs, one
half teaspoon OF salt, one-quarter tea
spoon of pepper. one-quarter OF cup
of butter melted Mix crumbs, sea-
soning and butter together, form into
nests. Drop eggs Into nests and cook
In the oven till eggs are Arm.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-10-16

or well armed with teeth, can inter.
.fere. The turtle Immediately with.
draws its head into It's neck between
the two shells, and all intending de-
vourers struggle In vain to Impress II,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-16
Investigation Into
 Wreck At Stamford
(Continued from Page One) STATEMENT BY
 CORONER PHELAH

The city court room was crowded and even standing room was at a premium
 Before beginning the inquest, Coroner PheIan spoke a few words to the news paper1nen. He said he had been the subject of unjust censure and had been n1isquoted. Citing as instances he said that to the best of his recolIec- ton he never said he had two agents out with a subpoena looking for MT. Mellen nor had he ever said that any one who sent out engine No. 1888 was guilty of a criminal act. He asked the newspaperrnen to he more cautious. He had tried to be fair in his treat memt of the men and at the same time compel the railroad to respect the rights of the public. He appealed to Attorney Spock, of the New Haven road if he had anything to say. The Ia tier stated that while the company might not always agree with the cor oner's conclusions, his treatment of the company had always been fair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-16
 DIED.

DIED.
 STERIING.-In this city, June 18th, 1918, at the home of her son, LOT enzo B. Sterling, No. SAT East Main street. Mrs. Catherine M. Sterling, widow of Nathaniel J. Sterling, aged ss years, 4 months, days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late home, Elm street, Monroe. Conn, on wednesday 18th, inst, at 2:O0 o'clock p. m- a%p SCOTT.-In Shelton. June 14, 1913, Harry W. Scott, aged 40 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par Iors of CuIlinan & Mullins, No. S64 Main street, on Tuesday, June 1T, Interment at Lakeview cemetery. KEARNS.-In this city, June A, 1913. Mary A. widow of John Kearns.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 100 Summer street, on Tuesday, June IT, at s:30 a. m., and from Sacred Heart church at g a. m., with solemn high mass.
 Interment at St. NlchaeFs ceme- tery. a FAHY.-In this city, June 14, 1913, Joseph Fahy.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par 1ors of Cullinan & Mullins, No. S64 Main street, on Tuesday, June IT at S:30, a. m., and from St. Angus tines church at a. m.
 Interment at St. MichaeIs ceme- tery. a~ ALAY.-In this city. June 16. 1913 Annie J., wife of James May, aged 33 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No 20 Wade Terrace, on Wednesday June IS, at S:3O a. In., and from St Augustine's church at g a. m
 Interment at St. Michael's cene- tery. D 16 b~r
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-16
WON
 AT WESLEYAN

Midd1etown, June 16-At last chapel today, for the seniors of Wesleyan University, the winners of the various prizes were announced. President w. A. Shanklin presided The Griffin prize in debate was won by Arthur s. Hancock New Britain. The Weeks prize in debate went to Lloyd P. Rice, of Granby. The junior exhibition prizes in debate were given to R. A. Hall, Auburn, N. Y, first; R. G. s5ickles, indianapolis, second.
 The Bridge prize in debate to Arthur S. Hancock, New Britain. The Calef prize in Reclamation to Raymond Hall. Auburn. N. Y. The Parker prize in Reclamation to R. G. Sickles. The Hubbard prize in declamatton to George Mair Aberdeen, Scotland. Olin prize in composition, E. H. Bennett Binghamton. N. Y. Ayres prize for best freshman examination, Carl w Phelps, Lowell. Mass. Walk1ey prize in sociology, R. E. Moore, Newark, N J. Wise prize in ethics, Leo F. Small F'armington, Maine. Sherman prize in Latin, Carl w. Phelps. Johnston prize in electricity, F. H. Hotchkiss Waterbury, Conn. Spinney prize IT Greek, Harold R. Wflloughby. Nortf Haverhill, N. H. Rice prize in mathe- matics divided between F. H. Hotch- kill and w. F. Davis, Jr., of New Bed ford. Mass. Cole prize in English com petition divided between IT. A. Rich mond, Norwich, Conn. and R. Vii loughby. Pierce prize in natura science won by William C.W Woods Orono,s Mel Phi Deta Kappa Latir prize won by Michael Gerone,. New ark. N. J. Camp prize in English lit. erature won by Michael Gerome. Fay Tor prize for best poem won by R. P Bond, Brooklyn, N. Y. Weeks prize for excellence in modern philosophy -1 VT pfe TlafrOit
 The class day exercises were held on the campus, this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-16
WRECKED ENGINE BEING REPAIRED
 FOR TEST RUN

New Haven, June 1S-Engine 1888 was in the hands of the repair men, today, as it Stood on the tracks in the local railroad yards. The men are replacing tubes in the boiler so that steam may be got up. Nothing has been touched, it is understood, un- der the boiler as there is apparently little damage in that part of the great machine. The board of experts on airbrakes named by President Mellen looked the engine over during the morning and also inspected the repalr sbons and talked with men at work on the engine. They were guided by Inspector Joy of the New Haven road and draughts of the plans of engine 1888.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-16
For the porch.

Couch hamnocks stout with mattress rest ing good spring frame, finished with windshield all ready for hanging ,-$5 and upward.
 Hammocks of usual type with head-rest spreaders and valance-$1.5O to $2
 Extra-heavy hanmocks of regular type, jacquard weave finished with deep valance and large pillow to $35O.
 Porch blinds of bamboo, outer bark is used because it is tougher and durable natural brown or green feet long and from to 10 feet wide,--9Oc to $2. door,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-16
Independent Inquiry
 Into Wreck Begun at
 New Haven By Road

An independent inquiry into the collision of the second section of the Springfield express with the first sec ton, at Stamford. last Thursday, was opened by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company in the yellow headquarters building at New Haven today. Some preliminary in- quiries were made, last Friday, by Superintendent Woodward from such railroad men as were available but to- day there had been summoned fully two score employees of the operating and mechanical departments. c. C.. ElweII. engineer for the public utili- ties commission, was present as a listener.
 The inquiry was conducted by Gen eral Manager Bardo in his offices in the Yellow Building and a number of officials were seated at the table. Tho men called as witnesses awaited their turn in the corridors. It was stated prior to the hearing that the inquiry would be generally of technical character.
 MT. EEwel1 stated that engine 1898. which was run by c. J. Doherty and figured in the wreck. is not yet ready for a test. The board of airbrake ex- perts will be here, tomorrow, and it is expected the engine can be taken out road to Stamford with the same cars
 
 Thursday, last.
 During the morning the members of the interstate commerce commissions s board of inquiry into the wreck join ed General Manager Bardo and sat with him until noon when recess was taken. Witnesses were called before MT. Bardo one by one and it is ex- pected that each was rninute1y ques- toned as to the operation of trains. signal service and conditions of equip ment.
 Coroner PheIane who opened g1fs fn- Hesttgatien of the wreck at Stamford today will conduct a public hearing at the StratheId hotel Wednesday. Mem bers Of the Interstate Commerce Conn mission and the Public Utilities com mission will attend the hearing We'd nesday.f Speaking of the fact that the railroad company had removed the locomotive which caused the wreck and burned the wrecked car, Coroner PI1e- Ian said today:
 'tf a man had been murdered and certain articles about the scene which might have a value in determining how the crime was committed were removed it wouldn't look well and peS- pie may comment on the action of the railroad company in this case. How ever we hope with the aid of experts to determine how the accident occur red-''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-16
TELLS PROBERS
 NO LAW TO PREVENT
 NEW SUGAR TRUST

Washington, June 16.-Henry T. Oxnard, vice-president of the An1eri- can Beet Sugar Company, told the Senate lobby committee, today, that free sugar would result in the forma- ton of a new sugar trust.'' Only the best managed sugar manufacturers would be able to- survive free sugar. he said, and a combination would re- suit
 Then you are going to form a new trust 2'' asked Senator Reed. @I have that in 1aind,'' said the witness.
 .sIn violation of the antitrust law ?'' ssrJo sir: there Is no law to prevent it. I have been so advised by counsel"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-16
INNOCENT PASSENGER
 LAW IS HELD VALID

Washington, June 16.-The West Virginia two-cent passenger law was, today, upheld as valid by the supreme court which affirmed the supreme court of appeals of West Virginia Justice Hughes said the question of interference with interstate comm cree was decided in favor of the state for the reasons assigned in the Minnesota rate decision. No question of confis- cation was presented in the West Vir- gtnia case. The Arkansas mfximum freight rate law and the two cent pas senger fare law were upheld as valid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-16
VOTE DOWN GRADED
 TAX ON TOBACCO

Washington, June 16-A graduated tax on tobacco as an amendment to the tariff bill was unanimously reject ed by the majority members of the Senate finance committees today who voted down Senator Hitchcock 6 amendment suggested by Attorney General McReynolds.
 The committee approved placing livestock and grains on the free list with a. countervaiIinE duty, except oats, which remain dutiable at 10 cents a bushel and oatmeal at B cents a hundred pounds. Citrus fruits were unchanged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-16
MISSOURI RArB CASES SETTLED

Washington, June 1e-In the Mis- souri rate cases, today, the supreme court held the rates confiscatory on the St Louis and Hannibal Kansas City, Clinton and Springfield and Chi cago Great Western Railways. The court held the rates valid as to the St. Louis Southwestern, the Missouri Pacific, the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern, the Wabash, Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul and the Chi cago and Alton.