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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
Cant Take a Joke.

Dear Miss Iibbey:
 I am a, young man of twenty-five quiet and studious. am deeply III love with a very jolly girl of eigtheen with whom I have been keeping com pany for nearly six months She dear ly loves to Joke when we are out vi sitting friends together.s but always manages to make me the butt Of the joke. for the others to laugh. Would she do this if she cared for my feel |ings? Tn other words does she love me when she tried to seer how uncom- fortabIe she can make me. am thinking seriously of giving her up, for I cannot stand this sort of thing any longer She told our friends I was wonder, do what I will, I cannot break them from addressing me as rsHello wonder I feel this ridicule and smart under 1t. The girl, laughs and says [ am too sensitive and sim ply can't take a joke. Would you call her trea tment 1ady-1ike.
 HMNHoNs.
 A girl who loved you would not hold you up to ridicule. It is no joke deliberately fasten a nicknarsaA on an hnassuming. young man. Drop that girl for a while, also her circle of friends. Give her plenty of time to ponder over her unkind treatment of you Then have a heart-to-heart talk with her. If she is repentant and agrees to abolish her love for joking at your expense you might resume your calls.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
ATTACKED, CHARGES
 FRENCH PREMIER

Paris, Sept. 18.-Leou Bourgeois, former Premier and Senator from Marne, who has just returned from a tour of the district recently occupied by the Germans, has made a detailed report of his observation. a. copy of which has been given to the American Anrbassador Myron T. Herrick. for transmission to the Government at Washington.
 The report declares that most of the communes through which the Ger mans passed were. annihilated by fire and. sword. Several Mayors were shot and where the Mayors were ab- sent substitutes were shot in their places.
 The report recites an attack on .wo- men at Montrnirail and the shooting of a father and his twelve-year old son, who were present A number of with essea of this alleged incident are named m the report.
 When the Germans were announced as approaching Chalons many of the inhabitants rushed to the station and besieged the trains that were leaving, but most of the population retained Germans. the report says, was preeed- ed by a short bonbardment in which shells fell on the hospital and the children's asylum:
 It Is also charged in the report that the Germans pfllaged the stores and that later an orgy took place in the wine cellars of the town. during which champagne literally flowed like water.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
A REVOLT IN ODESSA?
Vienna Report From Bucharest of a
 Successful Uprising.

New York. Sept. 1s-The latest German newspapers received in this city quote the Neues Wiener Journal as reporting a serious revolution in Odessa A telegram to 1t from Bu- charest, under the date of August 2S, reads as follows:
 According to message to the Russian Embassy in this city the Russian armored cruiser Panteleimon is bombarding the city of Odessa, where the reyoIutionists have sue ceeded in obtaining control of the city. For a whole week there were bloody street comb bats which ended in the complete victory of the reyolu- ton. This result was brought about by the troops themselves who joined the revolution after shooting down their own officer. The chief of po- lice. the chief of the gendarm erie, and various Police Commissioners were killed during an attack upon the pri-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
3 ToRPEDoEs SUNK HELA.
 SAILOR ON SUBMARINE SAYS

London, Sept, 1S.-The Telegraph's s Harwich correspondent sends this story of how the German cruiser Hela was destroyed. as told by one of the crew of submarine B g:
 F'In the early hours of Sunday two or three British submarines were stalking the Hela six miles off the German coast. The wind was fresh ening and the sea was beginning to get rougher. The B g came to the surface at 6:30 and sighted the en- emy, which was within range
 With all possible speed the B g dived, and at a suitable depth launch ed two torpedoes at intervals of if teen seconds. Whether both struck is not definitely known, but one of them was effective. as the explosion follow ed.
 "The E remained below about, a quarter of an hour, and then came to the surface briefly for a survey, which showed the He1a listing badly.
 ''The submarine prudentIy dived again. After a quarter of an hour it came to the surface, but the Hela had disappeared.
 ''The submarine got away safely but was unable to make a report of til to-day, when she first got within her wireless range. The submarine crew say their boat was never seen by the enemy either. before or after the blow was struck
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

'sAIl I've learnt from hours rife,
 With painful breeding here.
 Is that amid this mortal strife The lapse of every year
 But takes away a hope fronn, life t And adds to death a. fsar''
 It is usually the happiest days of most girls lives when the suspicious time arrives which marks their six teenth birthday. As if by universal consent. her anlzle-Iengta dresses are folded and put carefully away with her doll and all the other relics of her childhood. Do you think she will keep her hair in braid after that or cast sheeps' eyes at the lads who carried her books to school hut yesterday? Not she!
 The path from childhood to young
 wolnanhood has been crossed For her feet there is no return
 If she can afford. 1t, she gives a birthday paFty. It isn't the little lads who are invited; 1t is the elder broth ers--young fellows who have cast their first vote. She is delighted with the compliments they pay her Sand the verses they write in her album, laud- ing sweet sixteen.
 From then until she is twenty her life knows only rainbow hueS Even though she has become d breadwinner, youth and life are buoyant within her She huns @ tune at her task for there is a song fn her heart. It is a. season of expectancy-5Oys that are to come to her and crown her life Few and far between are the young girls who do not have pleasant day dreams of a Prince Charming who is to enter their l lives and make their future happy. If he tarries long in coming. the girl counts the years with anxiety. If she | has passed five and twenty, she does care to have her friends remember when her birthday rolls around; but they generally do. seldom taking off a year for her benefit, but usually add l ing two.
 When a. young man comes account I ing her, and she has passed the eight and-twenty mark, there are some girls
 who deliberate long and earnestly as
 to whether it is best to give their cor | rect age or set themselves back a lit- i tIe The temptation to do this is hard l to combat. Their looking glass reflects a. very youthful face; and where is she who has not heard and eogitated over the old saying, "A woman is no older than ehe looks 2, The young I man Is not popular with girls who is I always bringing up the subject of ages When he married his wife does I not grow fonder Of him if he is con- l tinually limiting that a woman, of her age ought to do this and that, infer ring that she Is no longer in the bloom | of youth. One last word to the man l who intentionally forgets his wife's
 birthday when she would have him 1 remember it His purse may not ad- | init of fetching a costly present to ! her. but he should bring to her some l slight token to assure her that she ts 1 one day nearer to his heart.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
AmuSements
POLES THEATRE


 Of equal interest with the high class vaudeville program for the last half Of the week is the latest Para mount picture release, tsThe sUnwel- corl1e Mrs. Hafcb.,, in which Miss Henrfetta. Crossman is featured. Miss Crosaman Ia too well known as a star on the legitimate stage to need fur she appears is the noted stage success from the pen of Mrs Burton Harrison and Is produced in fetlr beautifu1 reels The story is one Of tender mother love and holds gripping in teEest for aH-1 InAaAd Adition to 'sThe UnweIcoma Mfrs. Ha1ch's-whtch is shown at matinees at 4:30 and in the evening at 8.sO o'cIock-there is also an excellent program of other first
 Heading the vaudeville bill is a 'girf act that is beyond the ordi- nary in the matter Of clean and wholesome entertainme nt-Adiss Josie Flynn and her Vaudeville Minstrelh Ten talented girls present this elab- crate minstrel show which is gorge ously mounted Their songs, dances be desired
 The Livingston Trio in sensa- tionaI, yet funny. acrobatic novelty l drew rounds of applause at every per f0rmance yesterday. They work with lightning rapidity, perform many daring feats. interspersed with good comedy Warren and Blanchard a. pleasing song and talk offering that is as unusual aa it is entertai ning
 Ed Foley in several popular song numbers won big honors and the Classic Duo. featuring a talented haxpist and vocal snlois4 provided the musical treat Of the program
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
CHAPTER XVIII.
Ind Work ef a rhief.

The Work of Thief. "HE girl listened silently to
 the ranchman's gratitude, then
 watched him as, following the captives, he entered the house to which they had been brought. It took but a little while for the eea- try to emerge. Then she caught Der breath with 3 cry of delight es she recognized a young officer whom sa1e had known in the Philippines, Re beckoned her silently, seating himself at his desk and writing busiIy for a moment before nodding briskly that she should speak. A dancing imp ae mischief was in her eyes as she uttered his. name
 Lieutenant Carmody, don't you se-' , member me?"
 The young officers eyes opened as wide as his mouth.
 Lucille Lover he gasped. half ria- ing from his seat-ssLucille Love or her ghostt' "A very tired and hungry ghost. z she laughed delightedly Just try me and sec
 As he summoned his orderly and gave him instructions to bring instant \ ly some canned stun Lucille hufriedly sketched out her adventures to him, eagerly nersuading him when his face showed that he half believed she had taken leave of her senses. His ex- precision was very grave when she ln- ished
 s'I suppose you know that Gibson was permitted to resign and nobody knows where he went2'' he queEied
 f'Hugo Loubeque showed me the newspaper she nodded. .sAnd Ia ther',- Her tone was numbed at be- Ing brought Into such close contact
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
Chocolata Pudding.

Three ounces of chocolate powder, whites of two eggs, half ounce of gel- atine, three ounces of. sugar. one pint of. milk, vanilla, havoring.
 The quantities given here make a large pudding. Half quantities would be sufficient for two persons.
 Mix the chocolate with a little milk. Put the rest of the milk into a pan with the sugar, and let it come to the boiling point. Pour in the mixed chocolate and stir all for a few min utesHprobabIy about five. minutes. Soak the gelatine in cold water and add it to the chocolate mixture, put ting in one leaf at a. time.
 When the gelatine has melted, add the vanilla and then turn the whole of the contents of the pan out in a bowl to cool Whip up the whites of the eggs into a. very stiff froth and fold them into the mixture.
 What is meant by folding? Turn over the whipped whites into the mix ture as gently as you possibly can; not
 Dip mould into cold water, pour the mixture into it and put. it aside to set.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

The Costume Fitted Her Beautifully { with one who could realize what all these things meant.
 eThe general is under 6 heavy cloud .fof suspicion He has requested an ln- aufry into his own conduct in the aes fair. The messages were most impcr- tant-iE fact. their sale could harm pa greatly"
 And the people think that P'-
 You have long since been given ap for drowned. Harley told of taking you aboard the Empress. The wreck is common knowledge, of cours0s must reassure them immediately"
 ''No,,' she shook her head decidedly q have gone this far, and I firmly be- lieve some influence is at work on uay behalf, helping me to do things bets ter than any man, could do them"
 But he protested.
 @No,'' she shook her head firmly esYou have no idea how dangerous q game it is working against Hug Loubeque. There is every chance tha he may yet defeat me;- that I may be killed or injured before I succeed. Fa5 ther would demand my return, papars or no papers Can't you see what it means to mel Can't you see that the man who has ruled and ruined Rataonsl who has compelled thousands to de his will. has every chance of success against anything man could dOTR
 fTD Ise Continue0.1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
PLAZA THEATRE.


 Charlie Chaplin is in tsThe ATasauer- aders,' the Keystone being shown at the Plaza the later half of the week. The scene shows the dressing room of Chaplin before and after making up.'' There is fun galore in the picture, for Charlie is, as usual, in a heap of trou- ble.
 musical and singing extravaganza that puts a tasty flavor on the entire vaudeville program was furnished by Will J. Ward and Five W1nsone Chr lies They nave splendid voices that harmonize delightfully."- and they put over a well arranged repertoire of song hits There are i've pianos used in the act and the gowns worn by Wheeler & Wilson are singers. but depend largely upon their talent in the terpsichOrean art for honorS; and they are making good. too.
 How would you feel if. after having made q large offer to a man to aid you in a seandalo1s white slave deal while you were apparently safe be- cover that a dictagraph had been si- lently recording the overwhelming proof of your guilt at headquarters Well, that is the position in which a certain individual finds himself in William Powell 6 Co s stirring .dra- nlatac offering, a big hit this week x Clark 6 Sullivan have a splendid comedy singing and talking slxit in which one carries a character role throughout with unusaaI talent.
 3eettie Wilson a. pretty comedienne has a pleasing repertoire of songs and few snappy dance numbers that are winning her favor.
 "A City BeausfuI'' in two reels and .'Eas Whining Way are on the bill
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
AN INSULT MADE TO ORDER
Federal offices in Vera Cruz Tear
 off Foes Shoulder Straps.

Vera Cruz, Sept. 1s-Two former officers of the old Federal army last night drew lots for what they re- garded as the honor of hunai1iating a Constitutionalist officer, a. young ma jor from the capital, who had obtain ed permission to wear his full uni form within the American lines
 Anticipating that they would be fined for their contemplated assault upon the CopstitutionaHst, the two former Federal captains pooled $10 in American currency, with which they purchased fifty pesos They then drew lots and the winner of the pool went up to the major in an open air cafe and tore the straps from his shoulders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
A Reason For His Caresses

Dear Miss Libbey:
 We are three girls and have decided to tell you the truth and do what you think best. We are all nineteen years old There is a young man at the bottom Of our perplexity. He is twen- ty-four. Up to a little while ago he was the handsomest fellow in our town. He paid us three atteptions, but not more to one than another. He was quite bashful. but good company We three agreed to be friends no, mat ter which of us he picked out to be his only. sweetheart at last. We'll very lately a dreadful wart has come on the end of his nose which ditsftg- ures him greatly. We wouldn't say SO much about that, but our worry IS that he has suddenly developed a ma mia for kissing. not only <us, but every girl he knows, and those whom he never noticed before. What course should be pursue?
 Mary. Virginia and Esstelle.
 Tt would seem that the young man s anxiety to free hiself from the dis iffguremant has caused his judgment and sense of propriety to take fhgnt. It is a grave matter, and 7eerta1n1y one not to be considered hgnIly; as i3t might assume alarming effects 1T one or all were to fall under the sur eeons knife ending in being distlguren for life by a scar. man who would subject another to such catastropne fIs a rascal who should be brought to the attention of your men folks His disfiguring plight he could not beIp. but he could avoid leading trust+ l ing young girls into dangers1 would advise that you cross him or your calling. list. and without delay.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
EafPIRE THEATRE

The Chimes, g five part feature adapted from the novel by Charles Uickens will BO featured at this thea Ire for today and tomorrow. Few realize the dramatic worth of Dick en's books till they see them acted, either on the stage or on the screen. Excellent acting and wonderful phot- ography aid toward making this fea. ture the best of the many Dickens adaptat1ons that have appeared on the screen.
 old Trotty week. the rnessen enger, Is persuaded to refuse to allow his dauaatar to marry Richard Ca young boy with Waam nha had bsan In love
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
German Salad.

One small cabbage cut fine, either chopped or shredded, one large beet sliced, six hard boiled eggs; season cabbage with salt and pepper, place on flat salad dish, pile it high and arrange around it alternate slices of beets and eggs If you wish, garnish with white celery leaves, put dots of on the cabbage. but do. not mix it in. Pass more dressing when the salad Is served
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
.BIG SHOW, NOT DUE
 FOR TWO MONTHS YET

From the Pacific coast, the Barnum & Bailey circus sends word to the winter quarters here that it expects to close in Newport, Ark, November 6, and take the long route home. Bus iness on the coast is not reported as up to the average of years past. but crowds are expected in Texas where they soon open.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
BrofIed NrnsIlrr,o.ns on Toast.

The materials needed will be large mushrooms, toast, butter, salt, pepper.
 Utensils -Broiler, ring cutter for toast, silver knife. Peel with silver knife caps of large mushr rooms; place in broiler. broil five minutes, having cap side down during first half of brof1ing, Serve on circular pieces of toast. Put butter, salt and pepper in each cup.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

VT. I am struggling with patience in an- swerings this child's note. I do not ap- prove of little misses of the tender age of thirteen paying attention to boys instead of her pretty dollies. Tell, me- please, how can a little maid who knows nothing of love write love let ters?
 Go to the picnic with relatives, not with a little boy. A nice lawn wash able dress that you can romp and play in without fear of soiIing should be worn. Girls of your age should have studies to think of to improve their mind You will be young enough to consider love and beaux when you reach the age of twenty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
A CORNER FOR COOKS
Steamed Clans.

Fresh Little Neck clans, two quarts; butter, one half cupfu1 will be needed. also a. large kettle and a small sauce pan.
 Scrub clans with vegetable brush until thoroughly clean, put into ket- tie with small quantity of water Boil twenty minutes. Serve hot in the shell with a small cup of melted butter. Serve the broth, in bouillon cups.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

son. In all public buildings, which are covered with flags, revolutionary committees are at work. The bonn hardment is being especially directed against the buildings and parks which are the headquarters of the revolutionary troops. Further details are lacking
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
EENTS OF INTEREST l IN SOCIAL CIRCLES
Little Beauty Chats
BY RI1ANCEE zREACON

have added very little indigo, and dash liquid oyer hair. Use only enough indigo to give the water the faintest tinge as too much bluefng is worse than none. When silver tress- es are inclined to turn yellow, slight ly blued water proves a friend iE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
PARK THEATRE

sThe Girl of My Dreams, '' the pretty musical play to be seen here at the Park theatre, Tuesday, Sept. 22. holds the envtaple record of unusually long runs in New York. at the Criterion Theatre, Chicago, at the Illinois Thea tre, Garrick Theatre, Philadelphia. and Colonial Theatre, Boston, and with this endorsement is certain to win the approval of lovers of good music pleasing1y rendered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
MISS LIRREY'S REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS
Address letters to Laura Jean Lib. boy, s1e Prestdent st<eets
 BrookIyn, N. x., (Correct name and address must De given to insure attention,
 but not to print-I
Childish Romance

Dear Miss Libbey:
 am a girl of thirteen and I am in love with a, boy of fourteen He wants to take me to a picnic. Should go with 4ainn7 What kind of a dress is nice for a picnic? Is 1t wrong to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

The American Beauties which open ed at the Park theatre on Thursday will continue to big business today and tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

The battleship New York was or dersd rom Vera Cruz to rEorno1l0, Va.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

'There is a young man who has ta- ken me to different entertainments Should I ask him to call or should I wait for him to ask whether he can?' asked Maud
 "It is your privilege to ask the young man to call.'' answered Anutie-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18

Prof. Charles Laden Adams of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology died in Antwerp.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
Inn Iae Contlnuao.l

Florence Ring. 3 years old, on Brooklyn, while throwing kisses toI children. in the street from the third floor of her home lost her balance and fell to the street, She died an. hour latcr<
 Northwestern Pacific has placed an order for nine locomotives with the American Loccmotivs Co. Allan ta, Birmingham 6 Atlantic has order ed five locomotives of the MiEado type from the Baldwin LoconDttve Works. Detroit, Toledo 6 Trontcn tE in the market for ten lnenni olives and the Georgia Ratlroad is after four.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
LAURA LEAN LIBBY'S DAILY TALKS ON HEART TOPICS
write love letters to a boy?

pyraeaA aota hy The Mcclure Newspaper syndicataY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-18
A WOMAN's BIRTHDAY

':All I've learnt from hours rife, With painful breeding here. Is that amid this mortal strife
 The lapse of every year But takes away a hope from, life And adds to death a fsar.''
The Dolores star., 1914-05-29
Running A VESTED INTEREST.

Golfers Weekly. which with com.
mendable frequency gives the liquor
traffic an editorial stab, recently an.
swered as follows the saloonist's claim
that to destroy the saloon is to destroy
a vested interest:
Every generation raises its crop Of
fine old crusted Tories--some Of them
In the humber walks Of life. And at
all times they oppose light--even as
they once tried to resist lighting what
Longfellow called the street lamps
of the ocean The instance we have
In mind Is noted in Emersons Jour
nal Sixty years ago the philosopher
visited Nauset, on Cape Cod. Collins.
the keeper, told us he found resistance
on Cape Cod to the project Of building
a lighthouse on this coast, as II would
injure the wrecking business Did you
ever stop to think that our lighthouses
have utterly ruined what used to be .
vested interest?''
The Dolores star., 1914-05-29
Gave Heeklers . Chance.

At one time the Republicans OF Chi
cago were out and were fighting De-
mocracy on industrial conditions and
the putative helplessness Of situa
tion which did not let the Republic
ans in. A parade was started of and
was well on its way-nearly TO
file closers-when a ward boss
that two lighted transparenciN lacked
carriers. He looked around Burriedly
and noticed that one OF his retainers
was idle. Here" he yelled, Shout
der this and get In line" The shang
haied recruit was a gambler who
busted himself In ward politics on &C.
casions. but for the most stuck to his
trade when trade was possible. As he
hoisted the lighted legend. open up
the mills and factories, there was .
chorus Of derisive yells from the side
walk: Never mind the mills. Open
up the poker games"