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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

strulnents themselves were not to blame but that wien Bobby grew big enough and learned how to coax tunes <out of the musical instruments he would be able to make them do any thing he wanted.
 That night Bobby dreamed that he scrept down to the music room in the dark and as he came near the donT. he heard silvery voices talking and the voices came from the musical in struments.
 stHe hurt me awful1y,' complained the flute ''and don't know as can ever play again. Oh dears Oh dear: He's a bad boy.'s7
 He cut me up too.'' sighed the piano, and I shall never look as nice again I5aope he never comes in here again.
 When Bobby awoke he felt very badly that the musical instruments did not like him so after breakfast he went in with his mother and ask ed the piano and the flute and all the instruments to forgive him and he would never hurt them again
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
WHEN CouRrsH1P IS ONLY TALK

1T told her Of the knight that wore
 Upon 51is shield a burning brand; And that for ten long years he wooed
 The Lady of the Land.
 It is wonderful how many excuses women make for men who court for years. s5ut somehow evade popping the question.
 Some women lay it to a. mans bash fitness; his cold nature; lack Of suffi- cient funts anything, everything, but the right reason, that he really doesn't want to marry. Of course ne gives her innu411 1erable hints, and cer- tadnly gives her to understand that he is fond of her. He realizes that It would be a very foolish girl who would waste her time on him other- wise.
 Women are wont to pin their hopes upon such trdfing expressions as .sorne day, I expect to have a home Of my owrl.,, ..Fsew men settle down vstfs to give a man ambition to ac- et1mulate.'' When a girl repeats this talk to her anxious relatives, she softens their hearts toward him. They conclude, with such ideas it is only a question Of short time until he asks her hand in marriage. But when the saasons come and go, and there is no sign of a coming wedding, the prac- teal ones of the household begin to doubt his matrimonial intentions and assert their heIisf that he's only pass ing away the time at her expense hearing himself talk. No modest girl can take the initiative and give a man a hint that shes interested in knowing his intentions.
 It is delicate matter for her folks to interfere. He may have valid req sons. Then again he may not have any reason for not proposing at pres ent. Tn Boston they believe in talk : ing time by the forelock. The women have petitioned the legislature to pass a. bill fixing the legal limit Of two years on courts1ip If a man calls regularly upon a. woman for that length of time monopo1izing her en- tire attention, they would have it as- stunned that he is on marriage intent, and he would be held legally account able if he attempts to s11irlx the re- suit. of urtship--narriage We sug- gested that cotlrtsfip should have a time limit, in this column, some time ago. The Boston women were quick to catch the good judgment Of the suggestion. Long g-drawn-out court ships rarely end in wsd1ock. Tn such instances, the man in the case grows Ianguid in has love making. The fire has died out of his heart. The same woman cannot hrdIe has ardor into eager love again. When a girl real- 1zes that a man is all talk--but her hopes end tlere-out Of duty to her. self and her own future she should give some other man a chance, re1fev- ing not only her anxiety, but that of the friends nearest and dearest to her as we'll 1.-The man who talks love, but not marriage, is the bane of society.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
Sd5y PrdctIcal Home Dreec -WdMnq
 .LeecOnJ
Pyspeyed Especially Foy 1ihfs Ne40spapey
 ky PiefovIaf ReDtezO
FOR A LITTLE LADY.

ent day fashions lose none Of their chic by their simplicity.
 Neat and becoming is this little frock in plain linen, trimmed with a front panel of striped linen and broad box pleat at the back It is inexpensive to make up, only 3 yards of 36inch or. 23z yards of 44-inch material being re-. Quired for a girl of average size. Tots. under require about half this amount of goods.
 The pieces Of the pattern can only be placed on a lengthwise fold Of the ma teria1 where it is A inches wide1 or over. If the linen is single width. then arrange the pattern on a 1engthwise thread If a short sleeve is preferred, cut off the lower part on double small : 600" perforat1ons. The neck can be finished in round effect instead of with a standing collar, if desired.
 For the making. first turn under the edges of side front on slot .perfora- tions: then lap on front to small .o' perforatfons. notcf1es even, and stitch leaving edges to left of center-front free above large 70" perforation in center-b back, bringing together and stitching along corresponding lines of small "o' perforatfons, leaving pleat free below large 70" perforatfon and press. Close shoulder seam. indicated by four notcfes. Turn under edge tIOrnlHS SleeVe1 on QOuDle s,OOS per forations. lap sleeve to small co. perforations, notches even, and stitch. Close under-arm, extension and sleeve seams as nofched. PIeat extension. creasing on slot perforations, lap to small ~o'' perforations and press. Turn hem at lower edge of dress on small 70" perforations. Stitch straps of na- terfal to position at under-arm searn between small 70" perforations in back to pass belt through Large "O' per foratfon in belt indicates center-front. Turn under edges on slot perforations and stitch. Sew collar to neck edge as notched.
 Scotch gfnghann may also be used for this model. in which case the front and belt should be of plain gingham or linen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

liam H. Comley. former City .Att0r- ney John s. Pullman was named Go defend the city in the action for $l.00o brought by John A. Berri. City At torney Com1ey said he was d5squslf- fled to act.
 Two old matters that have long been pending before the council were settled when the council adopted com nittee reports granting S4o0 damages to John M Donnel1y for change in grade in front of his property ln WestfieId avenue; and reducing tha assessment Of the property of JHrne@ Andres of 1s7 Burroughs street from s4. GOO to $3,0O0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
SHALL SHE TAKE A DAREe

Dear Miss Libbey:
 want so much of your kind advice if you think this letter is worthy of your notice. I am a girl of eighteen, and have a splendid beau of twenty four who has been visiting at our home steadily for the past six mon ths. A few days ago I received letter from a girl friend Of mine who is @exceedingly ibeautifu1-a blonde challenging me to bring my beau over to her house to call on her. If you don't t, 2 she wrote, 1T will find some means of taking him away from you I dare you to refuse have done nothing but cry ever since gettfng her letter. My beau once remarked as we passed her by and bowed to her, -Afyt that's what I cal1ea stunning gfr1!'' Now. Miss Libbey, what ought I to do?
 ANXIOUS ROSE.
 Write the girl a note consisting of one or two lines as follows. AS your invitation to call upon you lacks coitr- tesy and sincerity, I decline with thanks : It is not necessary to show your beau her letter or to mention her in any way. If he is in love with you no power can charm him away from you. Men quickly tire of the kind of girls who would appropriate them, whether they would or no.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
anscHIEvous BoBBY.
(By Virginia vale.y


 Once upon tirns little Bobby was alone at home except Nora who was sbusS in the kitchen so he stole into the music room where there was s piano and c violin and nice gilt harp and a flute and lots of other pretty shiny things that made music if one knew how to make them talk. Bobby tried one of two of them but they only made harsh, angry noises mot the lovely tunes that his mother and father knew how to make them do. T1ais made Bobby rather cross that they would not do as he wanted them to SC he took the flute and hit 1t over the edge Of the piano and broke it if two.
 When his mother returned home and Bobby told her all about it she felt very sorry, but thought he was good truthful boy to tell her all about it s
 snef told him. however that the in-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
NOT THE TEAcHEK;s PET

Dear Miss Libbey:
 I am only boy of fourteen. but I have grievance. Mebbe you could give me a. hint as to what to do don't think I ana any worse than any of the other boys in my school, but somehow the teacher takes me to pick on and its either got to stop or quit school. What shall I do to let her know how feel about it?
 BILLY Now, Billy. wouldn't think of giv- ing up my schooling for such trifle. Are you not rnischievous now and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

And. then, let's make Scrap Book; Get scissors and some paste, Cut ont the verses carefully,
 (I3emember, "I1aste makes Waste!") And paste them in so neatly
 That Amy one can look; And by and by you'll find you nave Grandma GOosey Book!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
Little Beauty Chats
BY BLANCHE BEACON

c1e and see that I made copy of her. bad English and all. However, her method had seeming merit if her English had not and though sFe did think "calesthenics a drug her figure was beautiful and she had been un- mistakab1y fat according to her dress maker and a dressmaker knows, for she has the measurements. If any of you have the courage to try this method, please write me the result.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

tangos. Refreshments were served during the evening. The party broke up in the early hours of morning, ev-
 eFyene voting 1t one of the most sue cessful affairs of it's kind which had been held this season
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
we need not adopt

E,asbion at Paris We need not adopt aIu of, them any more than we neeo to buy and wear all the modei gowns which the shops are showing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

When roast is small it is best 90 start 1t on top of the stove. Heat Sbe pan very hot, put the roast in and turn frequently. The quick soaring holds the juices
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
BANBURY CROSS.

Ride on the trolley to Banbury Cross,
 Our auto is busted, we can't get a horse; Ring up the car-fare and turn off the brake For we're in hurry for fear we'll be late.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
LAURA JEAN LIBBY'S DAILY TALKS ON HEART TOPICS
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and then and found out in your pranlxs? Try and be the best scholar manneriy and good natured. Win hel over by kindness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Miss Edith L. Ba1lon was pleasant ly surprised Friday evening at her home, 194 Catherine street, by about 45 of her friends, the occasion being enJoyably spent in games, vocal and piano selections. Miss Ballou was the recipient of some beautiful and costly presents, including Handsome silver toilet set, subscribed for by a number of herS girl friends also beautiful layalfiefe. presented by her father and mother. At a late hour refresh zments were served and all departed wishing Miss Ballou many more hap py birthdays. Among those present were the Misses Hannah, Mary, Eva MDowall, Olga Steinbrach, Katherine Mahoney, Nora English, Charlotte White, Carolina, and SyvilIa Herring, Pearl Spear, AMoriat and Susan An derson, Helen Joyce, Mildred Kane, Jennie Grau, Sadie Fairhurst, Anna Cam, Laura Gerry, Mary Garrigar1, Caroline Nelson, Agnes Kane Hattie C. and Florence c. Ba11ou and Frank Burkely. William .Adfssff G. Cunning ham, George Fields, J. Kane, c. Mae- rDermott, A. Koestner, william Bap- Fred Knight, Fred Burke, Erwin O'Brien, Howard Greenwood, H. Bir- cha1I Sydney Edwards, Thomas Spink. George Blanchford, William and Theo- dore Bal1ou and MT. and 4Irs. w. M Ba11ou.
 k An invitation masquerade party and last Thursday evening by Miss Mar garet Watt and Harold Reynolds Of the Buster Brown club. The 50 cou- pies who attended in their various CO.'S tunes made a very striking appear anee dancing the latest hesitations and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

Nl 1fs1s l4t1sAsa.1ss REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
FAMILIARITY BREEDS

Dear Miss Libbeys
 have been going with a young maR for quite a good length of time. We have been friends from childhood. Somehow we can't get along. think d great deal of him, and it would break my heart to part from him. He said he never saw such a cold hearted girl as U. Do you think it right to kiss one another2-
 A.C. Men sue boldly for kisses, but in reality admire and. revere the maid who is chary Of giving them. even though they are betrpthed. The man who really craves and prizes the ca- resses denied him will hasten to have the marriage knot tied. 5Be sweet. agreeable and a1nfable, and you will not find it difficult to make yourself companionable and charming to, your sweetheart.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

eCorrect name and address must be given to insure attention.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

 s see G. 6 verys 0 These Dressmang articles prepared especially for th from the very latest by Pictorial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

If great care he not exercised to nave kind. sympathetic. yet perfectly just treatment for this early period.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

Ea..mer ,sanl Aas. ons oeas 2 -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

undesirable qualities-and all these may have the foundation land in the first twelve months of nursery life-l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

i. 1T told her Of the knight that wore
 Upon d1is shield a burning brand; And that for ten long years he wooe
 The Lady of the Land
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-02
Concerning "pamaaed Goods"

That the lessons taught in Dam.
aged Goods" soon to be seen in this
city, stir auditors to immediate action
was proved in the case Of Pacific
Coast Congressman who saw the
guest performance given in Washing
ton, D. c., last spring. The play,
which is q vivid lesson in behalf Of a
clearer understanding OF the funda:
mental facts of life, and Of the evils
which befall those guilty Of excess,
also sets forth the necessity for a
feeling OF personal responsibility for
the welfare Of mankind. The lesson
was brought so clearly home to this
Congressman that Immediately after
thu, performance he walked to the tel
eCraph office which is in the same
plock with the National theater, and
sent telegram to his managing edi-
tor of the paper which he owns in a
western state. He sent this tele'
cram: 81 have Just seen remarka-
bile play called Damaged Goods and
1 am SO much impressed By the facts
which it sets forth that hereby IN
struct you to cancel all advertising
contracts with quack doctors" At the
Grand Friday, December 4.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-02
TN0RFlIK NIN SSEIYISs STOMACH REMEDY
MADE Thin feel like NER Man

first dose will convince-and It is not
a long treatment.
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy
is known all over the United States.
It clears the digestive tract Of mu-
cold accretions and removes poison
Gus fevers from stomach, liver and
bowel troubles. Many declare It has
saved them from dangerous opera
tons; many are sure that 1t has
saved their lives.
We want all people who have chron.
&c stomach trouble or constipation, no
matter of how long standing, to try
one dose OF Mayr's Wonderful Stom-
ach Remedy-one dose will convince
you. This is the medicine SO many
Of our people have been taking with
surprising results. The most thor
ough system cleanser ever sold.
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Is
now sold here by the Holt Drug Store
and druggists everywhere.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-02
WOMEN VOLUNTEERS.

In stress and trouble the women OF
a nation are always to be counted upon.
In Seryia the women went to the front
with muskets in their hands; they
were as strong and brave as the men
on the firing line. In this country few
Of our women escape the weakening
troubles peculiar to their sex.
For every disease or ailment OF q
womanly character, no matter how re-
cent or how long-standing. the one sure,
reliable remedy OF proved merit is DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
1t is prepared from natures roots
and herbs and does not contain a par.
ticle OF alcohol or any narcotic. It's not
a secret prescription for its ingredients
are printed on the wrapper.
Women are earnestly advised to take
1t for Irregular or painful periods, back
ache, headache. displacement catarrh'
al conditions, hot fahhses, sallow com
plexion and nervousness.
For. girls about to enter womRnhood
women about to become mothers and
for. the changing days Of middle life DR.
Pierces EaYorite Prescription should
always be on hand.
Write Dr. Pierce Butfaloi N. Y, fol
free F1ss page book on womanis dis
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-02
of rio
EndsIn Murder

HUNTINGTON. W. Va, Nov. 3d.
During a church social at Polkadot.
O., near here, today, Lawrence Wat
son, II years old. was called from the
meeting house and beaten to death by
two lS.year-old comrades, who. the
authorities say, are Bray Dillon and
Ezra Knight, of Millersport, o. Both
boys are under arrest.
The three. apparently the best OF
friends, had gone to the church So
cial together, being accompanied by
some young girl friends. A quarrel
occurred at the affair, knight and Dill.
lon leaving. Later Bray used the
name of a girl as pretext to lure
Watson from the building, the author.
tiles say.
Both attacked Watson, using steel
knucklers. His cries brought a hun
dred people from the church. but no.
until his skull had been crushed in
several places. The asailants fed,
but we're captured late tonight.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-02
Activities Of Women.

The National Liberal Immigration
League is advocating the suspension
of the head tax in the case of widows
and orphans who come to the United
States from Europe.
Mrs. Henry A. Morgan, chairman Of
the home economics department OF
the General Federation of Women's
Clubs, estimates that the average
housewife is worth $500 year.
The Housewives League OF which
Mrs Jnlian Heath is president, has a
membership of over 100000.
It is figured out that women must
ont 10 per cent more food than for
merly to maintain their normal tenn
perature. -.
There are only two women on the
island Of Hellgoland, the German nay,
al base. and they are both hospital
nurses.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-02
Death Claims
Mrs. Holden
ntED AT HER HOME IN UNION,
TOWN, PENNSYLVANIA,
EBInAN

Mrs. Morris L. Holden, formerly OF
this city, died on Friday in Union
town, Pa, at the home of her mother,
Mrs. S. A. keenan,. She had been In
gradually declingIng health for seVeral
months and her death was not IN
expected.
Mrs. Holden was the wife of the
late Morris Holden, whose death &C.
Cured in this city little over year
ago. Two months ago their child
passed away in Connellsville, Pa, and
two children had died in infancy. With
the death OF the mother. the last mem
ber OF the little family has passed
away, the last three deaths having
occurred in q period OF thirteen
months.
Mrs. Holden was daughter-in'law
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alexis Holden. of Lo-
Gust avenue, who attended the serT-
ices.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-02
10 Reduce Stout PeonIe.

People who are determined to re.
duce their flesh will be interested in a
specialists advice on this subject.
The careful following of these rules is
said to insure a loss of from two to
four pounds every three weeks. The
wise woman gets weighed before sho
starts these.
Rise early in the morning, restrict
ing the. sleeping hours to seven.
Take O half hours walk before
breakfast.
S Begin breakfast with a ripe raw
fruit, taking toast instead OF bread,
and tea without cream, and rs little
sugar as possible. Sugar and starch
must be avoided.
Drink no coffee. cocoa, beer, wine
and take as little liquid at meala
sasy possible. Drink lemonade.
Avoid pork, hum and bacon and all
sweet desserts.
Il Take O small dose of some good
aperient water every morning.
Two Turkish baths o week, follow
ed by massage until fatIgued.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-02
More Lime"
Plea From Galicia

PETROGRAD, Dec. 1.-"Send more
lime" This is the request telegraph'
ed daily from the army commanders In
Gnlicia. Sometimes the plea comes
thrice In a day; sometimes less, but a
day never passes without its being re-
ceived at least once.
The urgent dispatch means only one
thing-cholera. The lime is needed
for the destruction of the bodies Of
those who have died from the scourge
and for the annihilation of the filth
and dirt from which 1t has arisen.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-02
Rad remper shortens Llfe.

III temper is contagious. So, by the
same token, is kindness. And eth
er may become habitual. The child
may acquire the habit of pouting'
frowning, stamping its foot, crying or
giving expression to uuktnd and an
gry words when reprimanded or when
things 70 wrong. His mental rita
bility unfavorably affects his vasomb'
tor system, and his blood vessels be-
ing overworked, become prematureiy
aged. The same child may. with wise
teaching and real desire for sell
Improvement, acquire the habit OF
smiling self control under the same
Distressing circumstances. In this
case his vascular system is protected
from overstrain and retains its youth
full character for longer time. After
while the behavior becomes very
largely matter Of habit.
This subject is as important Tor
children in the home and at the school
as for their elders in the home ami
business and social worlds. A sunny
temper will penetrate the knotty prob
lens OF arithmetic as well as those
Of the yoodpiie, and will untangle the
intricacies OF a foreign Language or
transform q disordered kitchen, bet
ter than a sullen one. The CHEEKY
disposition is likely to be part OF
the victorious character. Popularity
may not be a very high recommends.
ton, bbut, other things being equal
It is better to be popular than grouchy
The grouchy person is most wotully
handicapped. and must needs have
many excellent qualities before he
can hope to rise to equally high es-
teen with his less gifted but more
cheerful comrades.
Real poiiteness is the kindly express
sion OF a kindly intent. Ill nature and
polIteness are antagonistic and cannot
dwell together long in the same indi-
yidual. Politeness in its genuine
essence contributes toward the well
beblng Of all, even to long life; while
impoliteness and irascible temper
may shorten life.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-02
OPENS Up NOSTRILs, CLEARS HEAD,
ENDS COLDS OR GATlRRH Al slNgE.

sweet. fragrant balm dissolyes By the
heat of the nostrils; penetrates and
heals the infiamed, swollen membrane
which lines the nose, head and throat
clears the air passages; stops nasty
discharges and a feeling Of cleaning
soothing relief comes Immediately.
Don't lay awake tonight struggling
for breath, with head stuffed nostrils
closed, hawking and blowing. catarrh
or a cold, with It's running nose, foul
mucous dropping into the throat and
raw dryness is distressing, but trnly
needless. ~
Put your faith-just once-in aEly's
Cream Balm" and your cold or catarrh
will surely disappear.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-02
John il. Falson Suffers Long Time,
but Finds Quick Restora-
tive al Last.

John'H Faison, Of Sls Fourth St,
Norfolk, Va, was victim of stom'
ach and intestinal troubles for a long
time. His malady made him feel worn
out aad weak.
He took Mayr's Wonderful stom'
ach Remedy and from the very first
dose felt improved. He wrote:
Your wonderful stomach remedy
is really marvellous and am feeling
better each day. It has made a new
man out OF me. thank you for hay'
ing saved me from surgical opera
tion."
Mr.. Faison's experience was like
thousands of others who have taken
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy
with such astonishing results. The