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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12
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 Ned of the Hill

Dark is the evening and silent the hour, Who is the minstrel by wonder lone tower, His harp all so tenderly touching with
 skill?
 Oh, who should it be but Ned of the Hill! Who sings: Lady love, come to me now! Come and live merrily under the bough, And I'll pillow thy head where the fairies If thou wilt but wed with Ned of the
 Hill!''
 Ned of the Hill has no castle nor hall Nor spearmsn nor bowmen to come at his
 call,
 But one little archer of exquisite skill Has shot a bright shaft for Ned of the Hill
 Iris hard to escape from that fair lady's For high is the window and guarded the But there's always a way where there is
 wil.''
 So Ellen is off with Ned of the Hill, Who sings:' Lady love. thou art mine
 now! We will live merrily under the bough, And I'll pillow thy head where the fairies
 tread, For Ellen is bride to Ned of the HILL Samuel Lover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12
STOUT WOMEN.

Haphazard Choice of Clothes Disas-
 trous to Their Good Appearance.
 While the slender woman may ocea- sionaIly indulge in bargain corsets a purchase of this kind with its haphaz- ard it is to be avoided by the woman inclining toward stoutness, for it is by means of a properly constructed and properly adjusted corset that the fig ure foundation is made.
 The stout woman has no reason to be discouraged, for if she is. properly corseted and carefully gowned she may present a stylish appearance even in these days of the, slender silhouette and clinging draperies.
 The choice of fabrics is very impor- tant. There are certain materials and colors that tend to magnify the figure, while others have the opposite effect. Rough surfaces should be avoided by large women.
 Brilliant colors can be used success fully only in very small touches. Ger tain colors are generally known to ap- parentIy diminish size, among them be- ing black, navy blue and all the ex- tremely dark shades, while white and the light colors are apt to be expan- sive.
 Stripes are, cut off the width and em- phasize the length. 4 woman even verging on stoutness cannot consider a plaid. Fabrics woven or printed in large figures are not to be thought of although small figures may be consid cred. In dress designs long lines running from neck to waist and from waist te lower edge of skirt are good, as they give length and break up the width o1 the figure. Horizontal or cross lines should be studiously avoided Draperies need not be discarded. In deed, the new long draperies and tu nics would be very desirable. PlaiI girdles and narrow crushed girdles may be used with one or two narrow sash ends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12
RANDOM JoTTINes.

When washing white stockings, whether of silk or thread, add a few drops of oxalic acid to the water. The acid will remove the stains caused by the boots and shoes, which are only set when washed with ordinary soap and water.
 A comfortable pillow for. the steam CT traveller or for the motorist is made in blue, black, green, red or purple, and the top is of morocco, the under side of soft cloth. There is likewise a leather handle.
 Loosely woven ramie linens are much used just now as a background for de- signs carried out in soft cottons. Out lining, French knots, some solid work and few eyelets are thrown into re- lief by rows of evenly spaced darning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12
Today's Short Story
The Soldiers Reward /;


 When the late Russo7Japanese war was at it's height and the tn Japanese infantry was awaiting orders or, rather, transportation across the sea of Ca- pan, Lieutenant Sakae Seshimo fell Ill, and the hospital facilities not being suited to his case the surgeon ordered his removal to a private house. He was taken to one in which dwelt an old woman alone with her niece. The aunt was an invalid requiring a great deal of care, but her niece found time to do much for the lieutenant. Her name translated into English would mean Sunshine.
 Sunshine seldom came to Seshimo's room but that she was followed by her from moving about the house. The aunt did not intend. that Sunshine should marryaa a soldier. f
 There was one whom the aunt pro posed Sunshine should marry; that was Jungo Amakuki, contractor who was getting rich furnishing supplies to the army. Sunshine, on the contrary, 0OLSSIO0 IAO O11c0 uP O1u ALdAsf
 Sakae Seshimo, when the regiment sailed for the mainland, was able to march to the transport with his com rades. The kindly attentions of Sun- shine had won his heart, and the night before he left the house he endeavored to get a chance to. tell her of his love, but the aunt kept a strict watch, nev- CT for a moment leaving the two alone Seshimo could only write on a piece | of, paper "I love you'' and slip it into Sunshine's hand when he said goodby. But he told them that he would march by the house in the morning and hoped to have the pleasure of seeing both al the window. He knew that if his answer was favorable Sunshine would show it in her face. If it was unfav- orable she would not appear at all. When morning came and the soldiers marched by the house where Seshfmo had lost his heart he looked eagerly but no one appeared at the window
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12
THE GENTLE ART
 OF MAKING JELLY.

To make jelly one needs fruit-acid fruit is the best-sugar. tumblers, par af1n. a sharp pairing knife, some jelly bags-sugar sacks do very. well-and perfect cleanliness.
 Apples make good jelly, and, apple juice when mixed with other fruit juices helps to make good jelly. Do not pare the apples, but core them and cut in small pieces. Cook them until all the juice is extracted. Then put them in the jelly bag and let it drain overnight. The last drops are the rich est and best.
 Quinces are prepared the same way. Currants and grapes are best when not quite ripe
 The sugar is very important. Not all sugar will make good jelly, so do not blame the fruit if your jelly does not "jeI."
 Have your sugar heated, not hot, but warm to the touch, and measure cup fu1 of sugar to a cupful of juice.
 Boil the fruit juice twenty minutes. Do not boil hard, but let it boil gently. When it has boiled twenty minutes add the sugar, a cupful at a time. Let it boil for ten minutes, then pour it into the tumblers. Be sure the tumblers are clean, not cracked, and have them sitting on a hot cloth, so they will be warm. Shave the paraf6n into the bot toms of the tumblers, so after the jelly is poured in the parafn rises to the top of the jelly and covers it. A thin film of paraff1n is better than thick layer. When making apple jelly you may flavor few glasses. Put a few drops of favoring in the bottom of the tumblers. Do not make many glasses of one kind of favoring, as one gets very tired of it.
 When cooking the fruit add very lit tie water, enough to cover fruit, but no
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12
Stove cIesnina.

To clean a stove successfully and easily there is nothing better to do than to rub it with gasoline. AS soon as the stove is cool take cloth soaked in gasoline and rub the whole surface. If the intricate parts of the nickel trim ming on the stove or range have be- come filled with dust and grease this accumulation can be quickly removed by using a stiff brush dipped in gaso- line. A stove cleaned with gasoline will remain nice and bright a long time, and all that will be necessary will be to rub the top occasionally, which requires a very little time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12
Trained Night Dresses.

Many of the newest nightdresses have little foot ruftles of tape edged net, headed in turn by narrow tnser- tion.
 The trained nightdress is shown as a novelty It promises to remain so The train is of the fish tail variety.
 Plain net combined with figured net showing tiny posies in pink or blue, Is made up into dainty and fairly dura- ble undergarments. Figured net forms the yoke and sleeves of some of the erape or null nightdresses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12
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Riddles. Which is the heavier, half or full moon? The half, because the full moon is az light again. What Is the difference between a pillow covering and a quack doctor? One is a pillow sham. the other a sham piIl-er. What is the difference between an ambassador and bear hunter? One bears dispatches, the other dispatches ebears is the difference between a butcher and a dirt? The former kills to dress; the latter dresses to kill. What musical instrument should we never believe? A Tyre. Why is a retired carpenter like a Iecturer7 Because he is an ex-pla1ner
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 Charade. My first syllable is a verb showing ability, and my second is a proposition; my whole Is an instrument of warfare. Answer-Can, on-7cannon.
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 Deciding q Career. I'd love to keep candy store.
 The candy pans Pa scrape. I'd hate to keep dry goods store And sell such stuff as tape. I'd love to be letter man sz And ring the peoples bells. I'd hate to be garbage
 And smell many smells
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12
HEARD IN PASSING.

Written words speak louder than actions in 8 breach of prom .iSe suit
 If you have a shadow of Sus-~ picion keep it dark.
 Forgiving and forgetting rarely go hand in hand. If you cannot live where you like, like where you live. A cheerful loser is a good pre- tender.
 What passes for courage is often the dread of betraying fear.
 An hour a day is enough time to give to pessimistic thoughts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12

A Sad Thought. ''What could be more sad that man without country?" feelingly asked the high school literature teacher of her class.
 "A country without a man," respond ed pretty girl just as fee1ingly.
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 MaIediction. That umpire ought to lose his job,' said one fan.
 T hope he doesn't,'' replied the oth- CT. ''He might get some easy work. All wish him is that he'll have to go on umpiring all his Hfe.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12
Care of Fruit Cans.

When a fruit can is empty do not allow 1t to stand around several days with the remains of the contents stick ing inside, but wash it at once. Dry it thoroughly and after fitting on the cover put it away to keep clean until it is wanted again for filling. When it is to be filled again all it will require will be a good scald1ng, which every can should have if the contents are ex- pected to keep, and it will be ready to seal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12
USaa For Lace.

TunicS of tulle or mousseline de soie are richly embroidered with gold or silver. Black chantilly lace is also much used for the hounced tun1cs, short at the sides and falling nearly to the end of the. train at the back. Little straight full aprons of rich lace are also seen, with a long drapery of similar lace at the back softly yelled by q tNlle sash.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12
Black and White Check

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12
Moments
 With the Merry Men
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 GrOuc1y. Student-How dc you pronounce it. professor, ''maxixe'' or "'macheech7'' Old Dryasdust-Netther, sir. pro neunce it rank. foolishness and waste of time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12

Burleson He is the only member who at all times ures president exactly what he thinks about given proposon-regardess of having views that may differ from the presidents.
 The cabinet officer figures that perhaps the is will have the greater re those that to think just he does and anxious to keep the mans good will and esteem they sit about like of castor bottles and have the to- disagree with the president but they of their to do They: reluctant to right out and
 MT. President, think you are taking wrong view this natter"
 The only who invariably goes to the president speaks right what is in his mind is Burleson Candor such predominant trait with Burleson that could otherwise tell whole he it, and there is nothing to indicate that the less of him for doing. st '
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12
Legend of the Elephant,

Legend of the Elephant. Es
 Thus say the Mohammedans of Hin dustan:
 At the creation the elephant was warned by Sherja the lion that a crea- ture called Adme (man) would subdue and enslave him, and that gigantic bird, the roc, whereof you. have read in "The Arabian Nights also warned the great beast that a small insect, the ant, would creep into his ear and kill him.
 Now, the elephant, proud of his size, strength and wisdom, disregarded the warning of Sherja the lions and was enslaved by man even according to the prophecy, and therefore does he ever pour dust upon his head in token of his sorrow and repentance. And, moreover, to avoid the ant whereof the roc warned him ever does he sway his head from side to side and shake his great ears.
 A Proclamation. When the khan of Tartary, who lives | in a cabin, has finished his noontide ] meal, which consists only of milk and | hersefesh, he orders proclamation to be made by his herald that ''all the 1 emperors and kings of the world have l his permission to go to dinner"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12
LINGERIE VEST.

An Accessory That Adds to tha EIo-
 saneo ct the Tailored Suit.
 To wear with the fall tailored suie little lingerie vests of this kind are exceedingly convenient and attractive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12

state on business day arrived at his destination about nightfaIl.
 When he got off at the station he greatly vexed fo find that there hack him out of the muddy surroundings As picking his way across fhe road in search of sidewalk group of men and women up him, and of them started to take his grip s#s [ 1sWho you fo1ks?" asked Johnson Were the reception committee"
 esFhe wIlat9"
 Aren't you the Rev. So-and-so? We're looking for our new minister Aren't you he?"
 "Huhr' grunted Johnson. tIf am your new preach a queer way to receive me-
 It is proud boast of Representative Charlie Ad arnson of the house committee interstate foreign commerce, although he practced law never accumulated than small farm and six COW
 rbo bravos+ Ynarher of the presidents cabinet is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12
GosSip From
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FEW years ago. when Miss Genev1eve Clark
 M daughter of speaker of the house, was a A wee little girl, she went the floor Of the ~ sA house with father day to the clos ing of session of One of the members sug
 esed that just they they all and sing "The Star Spangled Banner the only trou bIe with Spangled Banner is that only about one person 10000 the words beyond the first three or four lines members of the house started to sing and got along fairly well for minute or two
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-12

The Trolley System In Africa.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-03-12
CORSET CHOICE AND CARE
Extensive Ones Are Most Economical
In the End If They Are Properly
Looked After.

The care of an expensive corset pro-
longs it's life for weeks and even
months. So the woman who buys ex-
pensive corsets ought to know how
to take care Of them.
First a word about expensive cor
sets. They are real economy for the
stout woman. She breaks cheap cor
set In week or two, and never feels
comfortable or looks we'll in it. An
expensive corset, made Of stronger ma
terials, boned, perhaps more fexibly'
surely more serviceably, wears five
or six times as long as the cheaper
one.
The slim woman can well wear
cheap corsets. If she is slight and OF
normal proportions, these will doubt
less feel quite as comfortable and
look quite as we'll as the more expen-
sive sort. Then she can indulge in
the luxury of getting a new one as
soon as the old one is worn or soiled.
The expensive corset must be sent
to the professional cleaner occasion.
ally. 1t is possible to clean a corset
at home, although it will not look
as we'll as one cleaned by profession
ais. The corset should be stretched
out on a board and scrubbed with a
brush dipped in soapy warm water to
which little borax has been added.
1t should be scrubbed until as much
dirt as possible has been removed,
and then it should be rinsed in clear
water. Then it should be pinned out
fiat on board to dry, in the air, but
not in the sun.
The French woman follows good
| plan. She has several c0rsets all the
time, and alternates wearing them.
The ones not in use are aired and
then wrapped about wooden cylin-
der, to which they are neatly pinned
or tied. They are then wrapped in
tissue paper or in a muslin or silk case
and laid away until needed. Two cor
sets worn this way wear longer than
one worn constantly
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-03-12
MODES JUST NOW POPULAR
Hints That May Help in the Selection
of the Wardrobe for the Com
ing Season.

Softness is an essential for all ma
terials, whether they be silk or wool,
considering the prevailing style in
dressmaking.
One of the latest notions is a dress
with a front train. The fashion lead
ers of the directoire period had them,
and hence they come to us. These
front trains are necessarily held up.
They need much grace in the handling.
The object of the ultra-fashlonable
dresses is to produce large effect
at the hips, though the hips them
selves must look small, often carried
out by short apron made very full.
Many evening gowns are conspicuous
for the lack of sleeves, and very lit
tie stuff is needed for the bodice. Near
" all draperies are carried backward,
and often there is a hustle effect,
which possibly next season may be &C
centuated. Some Of the opera cloaks
are showing rolled fur collars dyed the
exact shade of the mantle, even II 1t
is green, blue or pink.
Hitherto fur has been respected by
the dyer. Caracul and fox will take
any shade, and, in red, mauve, with
velvet of the same tone, is specially
beautiful
The zouave jacket has come back
again, and seems likely to be a rival
to the blouse. 1t is long enough at
the back to be pushed over the belt
The front is loose, and opens over an
undervest. Many of them have turn
over collars, edged with fur waistcoats
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-03-12
New Spring Colors.

Dark and very bright shades are
used for gowns and suits, but each is
softened by being combined with lace
or other softening material. Black
and white, navy blue, royal and copen.
hagen blues, greenish blues. browns
Of a reddish cast, such as hazel,
chestnut and rust, linden and willow
green's, steel gray, brownish burnt
orange. grayish blue, deep coral, terra
Gotta and yellow are some Of the new
colors.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-03-12
New Lunch Cloths.

Handsome luncheon cloths are EN-.
broidered and inset with lace until
thew are fairly allover patterns OF beau
tiful and varied motifs. One that was
an endless source of delight had ovais
Of Italian cutwork, panels OF needie
point lace and odd portraiture circles
act somewhat like the cogs OF wheel
with scrolls of punch work and OF SOL
ID embroidery. There were sixteen
lace inserts all told in this and an eA'
ouisite real lace edge.
II You Have Anything to Sell
ADVERTISE!
Nothing Sells Itself.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-10
THE STEEL MARKET.
buying Movement to ne Sustained
a. StOcks Are Depleted.

The untitled tonnage statement Of the
Steel Corporation. which showed orders OF
&.2T7, 06s tons on the books Of the company
on April 80 as against A,s53,S25 tons on
March 81. indicates clearly the depressed
condition OF the Industry. The showing Is
the poorest for that date since 1911 The
decrease for the month WAS 376,7j, tons.
President Farrell. however. Is confident
that conditions will soon improve and his
remarks In London last week were OF an
optimistic tone
His opinions nre thought 10 be based on
tho fact that stocks in consumers and Job
bers' hands nre depleted and that within
thirty DAYS some buying should begin
steel prices are steady after recent de
clines, but they barely cover interest and
depreciation charges and leave slight mar
gin of profit. Production II nj about -
per cent Of capacity and orders are ut
about 80 per cent. Of capacity. consump-
tion figures are estimated at from to 10
pcr cent above production, which would
seem to point to an earl. resumption OF
huying.
NJ substantial improvement is looked
for before fan az buying has been delayed
too long to make it's influence felt before
that time. Requirements are accuiuulat-
ing. particularly on tha part OF the rail-
roads and when buying starts the move
ment II expected to be pronounced and
sustained.
The following table gives tho unified
/ tonnage OF the steel Corporation by
! months from June 30. 1910, to April 80,
/ 1914
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-10
BOND SUIT Is THREATENED.
New York Life Presses Settlement
with Railways Company.

The New York Life Insurance Com
pnny has written to the Farmers Loan and
Trust Company as trustee under the ad-
justment mortgage Of tho New York Rail-
ways Company requesting II to take action
against the railway company In order to
compel 1t to pay the full 6 per cent. in
terest on the adjustment mortgage bonds
Provided that the Farmers Loan and
Trust Company does not comply with the
insurance company's request tho insur-
ance company states that II intends
to bring suit on It's own account and on
behalf Of the bondho,ders. The New YORK
Life Insurance Company itself 10 the
holder OF 81, 900, 200 Of these bonds.
The letter, which ID from Darwin +,
Kingsley, president OF the insurance com
pany, states that an Investigation or the
earnings Of the railway company since
January /, 1912, will show that the com
pany has realised moro than n sufficient
amount of net income each year to enable
It to moro than pay the full per cent.
interest on the ponds and that II Is
illegally Withholding from the bondhoders
an amount OF interest due them. The
New York Railways Company has de-
faulted in the payment Of the interest on
these bonds on each semi.annual period
when they fell due.