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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

different when he had plenty of rivals for her hand and he was by no means sure of her. The popular girl who marries the last beau on her list may find she has chosen the most undesira- ble one of the lot.
 Girs who have no ibeaux sigh to be popular with the young men. They are better off if they but knew it, to get one only and that one the right one. The girl who has many beaux has good time of t in the beginning, but it is usually a setback to matri- mony.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
Tomatoes on HaIf shelI.

Cut six solid tomatoes into halves put them in a pan, dust them with salt and pepper, and put tiny bit of butter on each piece. Bake un- til soft but not broken, and serve on a hot platter. Add cupful of milk to the pan, and when hot stir in a level tablespoonful of corn starch moistened in little cold milk Stir until boiling; add a tablespoonful of butter, half teaspoonful of salt, a dash of pepper. Strain it over the tomatoes and serve.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

Pour whatever quantity of oyster liquor that you wish to prepare in a tin-lined pan or pot and place over a quick fire. As. soon as it starts to boil begin to take the scum off as fast as it appears on the surface. Afr ter boiling steadily for ten minutes, for every pint of oyster liquor add a small bunch of parsley, a pinch of red pepper, a pinch of salt. a dash of fine herb boil one-half hour and strain through flannel or three thick nesses of cheese cloth. If served hot, add one-haIf ounce of sweet butter to each pint used. If served cold, place in a stone or china vessel in an even temperature. Will keep sweet and pure almost indefinitely.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
MISS LIBBEY'S REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS

Correct name and address must be given to insure att tentiOn, not to print. Use ink. Write short letters, on one side of paper only. Address Miss Libbey, 916 President Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
Roast Reef Stew.

Cut cold roast beef in good sized slices and put them in a stew-pan, add three sliced and parboi1ed onions two sliced carrots, six parboi1ed po- tatoes, one teaspoonfuI of salt and sufficient water to cover. Cover closely, let simmer for three-quarters of an hour. put the vegetables and meat in a. hot dish, thicken the stock and add more seasoning if necessary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
sago and Apple Pudding.

Cook one cupful of sago in boiling water until soft and the water is ab- sorbed. Butter a baking dish, put in layer of sliced apples, sprinkle with sugar, dust with cinnamon and cover with a layer of sago Continue until the. dish is full, dot the top with bits of butter and bake in a moderate oven. Serve with hard sauce
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
|U. S. Belgian Relief
 Work is Progressing

Brussels, Feb. 10-Herbert C. Hoover chairman of the American commission for the relief of Belgium, returned last night to Brussels. The negotiations he has conducting with the government here relative to a food supply for Belgium have not been closed but satisfactory progress is said to have been made. He has been authorized to conduct further negotiations with the military gov ernor of Brussels and expects a fla .vorable outcome.
 Earnest Bicknen and Henry James Jr., Representative of the Roclxefel- Ter Foundation left Tuesday for Vii emma on their way to Rumania, where they will negotiate for a sup ply, of grain for the people of Pc land who are in need.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

As women are urged to save money by doing their own marketing some housewives are now telephoning down to the provision store instead of letting the servant do it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

The German Reichstag which ad- journed on December 2 to March g. will convene instead on March 1o-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

Standard Oil Go. of CaIifornia was awarded the contract for supplying 45O. 900 barrels of fuel oil for use along the Panama Canal during 1915.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

Many hungry people who are out of work are appealing for help. to which the response consists mostly of generous expression of sympathy. patf1y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
tro Be colstinusd.5
fist

Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons that British war casualties to date number 1O43OOO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

The Henry Clay Fire Irsurance Go. of Lexington and the Great Southern Fire Insurance Co, of Louisville, Ky, were consolidated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

A bill was introduced in the House to authorize a commission to buy from Jefferson M.- Levy, Monticello, Thomas Jefferson'si old home for $500, ; 600.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

Flowers for St. Valentines Day
 JOHN RICK 6 SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
CORNER FOR COOKS
Oyster Broth.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12
36 ARE SUCCESSFUL
Blessed Sacrament Academy Students
 Make Unusual Record

The Blessed Sacrament Academy. high school for girls conducted by the Sisters | of Perpetual Alteration at West End of this city, has been notified of the honors
 secured by it's students at the examina-
 tions held by the Catholic University for affiliated high schools at the close of last session.
 There are in all S7 Catholic high schools in the United States affiliated with the university. The course of studies IS se- lected by the university and the examina- tons are set and papers marked by the
 university professors The Blessed Sacra- | ment Academy is only in its second year of existence, yet at the recent examina- tions secured better results than many of the older institutions. The number Of examinations taken was A and of this | number 36 secured 70 per cent or over which entities the student to a university credit towards the obtaining of a diploma or credit for work done in an affiliated high school
 The followfr. gre the successful stu dents:
 Religion: Cleta Hanson. Y Agnes Clark, 97; Marie Immordino, 95; Winifrede Glib, 91; Frances Carau, S5; Kathleen Me Carty, 80 per cent.
 English. first year Katherine Broad - S5; Kate Ray, S3 Ada Mahan, IT. English, second year: Cleta Hanson, S2; Marie Immordino, 7s Aletha Gobin, v; Winfred Glib. "A: Kathleen McCarty, n; Imogene Handley, 6i.
 Latin, first year: Katherine Broadhead, 95; Ada Mahan. 80; Agnes Clark, 75; Kate Ray, 75; Frances Carau, 70; 1mogene Handley, TO; Kathleen McCarty TO; Wini- fred Glib. 90.
 Latin, second year: Gleta Hanson, 97; Marie Tmmordino, 77; Aleatha Gobin, 40.
 French, first year: Cleta Hanson, 90.
 Mathematics: Marie Immordino, 90; Marie Immordno. 100; Frances Carau. 90 Winifrede Gilb B; Imogene Handley, 45.
 History: Katherine Broadhead, 100; Marie Immordno. 100; Frances Garau, 90; Ada Mahan, 90: Kate Ray, so; Winifred Glib. 80; Aleatha Gobn, T; Kathleen Me Carty. 70; Agnes Clark, 55: Imogene Handley, 40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12
FURNACE ACTIVITY
 GREATER THAN EVER
Industrial Conditions Show Good Improvement In
 South

Columbus. Ga. August 1.-The Indus week:
 Furnace activity in the Birmingham in. dustrial district Is greater now than ii has been at any time since 1907, wher practically every furnace in the district was in operation.
 ''The price of No 2 foundry pig iron in the Birmingham market has reached S11, the highest for more than year and the market seems strong at thai figure. The s11 price marks a rise of $l ,, in the Birmingham district in six weeks Some iron is being sold at s12.50 for de. livery in the first half of 1916.
 The big industrial plants at Ensey including the steel rail and ingot mills and the wire and billet mills at Alabama City, are in full operation, with the pros pect of so continuing indefinitely.
 Manufacturers of yellow pine lumber are experiencing an increasing demand for their products, as a result of wal orders from Europe and of purchases in growing volume by the railroads in this country.
 Activity in Florda's great phosphate industry is shown by the steady increase III eApoftS. w iIle lne tOldl IS yet sn1dl comparatively, it is growing continu- ously.
 Construction operations. both public and private throughout the southeast are extensive and steadily increasing in vol ume.
 "A railway line that will be part of a large system will be built between Charleston, S. C.. and Savannah, Ga.
 "Twentyone new corporations were tla t.,ft capital stocks aggregating $1,5l7000.
 Greenwood, S. C., voted $l00,O00 of bonds for paving streets and $35 900 for erecting a school building. Franklin county, Alabama, voted S145,000 of road construction bonds. Miami, Fla. will vote upon bonds as follows: For three bridges, $100,000: ship channel improvement, not exceeding s360,000; railroad, $50000; sani- tary sewers, $40,O00: hospital building, $20,- GOO. Sumter county, Florida, vii vote upon s250,000 of road bonds and Putnam county, Florida, upon S20S 900 for the same pur- pose.
 These are some of the items in the reports for the week that show the steady progress which the southeast Is making toward general prosperity.
 Among the items of construction work to be done, as reported this week, are the following:
 Bank building, Saluda, s. C.: bridge, Whitfield county, Georgia; dam, Toccoa, Ga; paving, Miami and Kissimmee, Fla, and Macon, Ga; road, St. Lucie county. Florida; building to be remodeled for use as courthouse, Broward county, Florida plans have been asked for courthouse for St. Johns county, Florida; Dade county,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12
Sues for S10,000

Alleging that 800 shares of stock, for which he paid s1o,o0o. was sold to hin, under false pretenses George w. Sting letary of Polk county, Florida, filed suit yesterday in the federal court against the directors of the American Mortgage and Loan company and the Gorham agency, in which he seeks to recover the above amount. The par ties defendant are D. F. Manasco. ]. A. Gorham, T. P. West, Griffin Lambkin, R. B. Watts, Alan L. Jemison, A. D. Smith, H. E. Mccormack, F.. M. Kilby, k. II. Wood, Ernest Redd, R. l.. Scales. J L McCants, l.. J. Haley, G. T. Brazel- ton. L. K. Maokey E. F. Enslen and Slbley B. King. A receiver for the above concern was named by Judge w. I. Grubb some months ago on the petition of Urban Potts of North Caro- lima, who claimed irregularities in the transfer of stock from one company to the other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12
Equipment

Howard College has campus of seventsx which located seven brick buildings.
 Well equipped physical chemical and biological laboratories maintained.
 Faculty wentyeven college and university trained teachers Fourteen units required for admission.
 For Information Write JAMES M. SI1EIBURNE President
 Seventy Fourth Session Begins September 8, 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12

stock of Jefferson county and had lived in this vicinity all her life Prior to her marriage, she was Miss Fannie D. Wilkes and was born near Ensley in 1855 and was prominently connected with many of the distinguished fami- lies of this county. She is survived by her husband. one daughter, Mrs John w. Minor, and three sons; W. S. Flu bank, P. A Eubank and Claude Flu bank. Interment will be at Oakland cemetery.
 A special programme will be pre- sented this evening on the Ensley Wes- ley House plaNgrounds under the aus pices of the Wesley House Athletic club The T. C. L brass band will rem der selections and special features will be presented by the children. Refresh ments will be served. The programme follows:
 1. Swedish Dances-(a) Elatt Dans; (b) Bleking.
 2. Singing Games, "I See You" "Howdy- do My Partner.
 8. Danish Dance, "Shoemakers.
 4. Pearls of Dew" Marzurka.
 ,. Music by the T. c. I. band.
 6. Indian Dance "Ta-Tao," by boys of playground.
 :. Games three deep; volley ball and dodge ball, by boys
 Mr. and Mrs John Morrison and Earle Morrison returned yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12

house another will be introduced pro- viding for a submission of the merits and demirits of the lease system to the people.
 While a nonpartisan gathers the idea that the issue is in doubt and that neither side is confident of victory, from both camps most sanguine predictions are issued tonight. The abolitionists declare that the success of the convict commis- sion bill foreshadows the success of their movement against the ieese system and in support of this position. announce the fact that the argument used in behalf of that bill was indentica9 with that which will be used Saturday.
 The opposing forces contend that only negative effort was made to defeat the commission bill and that Saturday many of the men who supported that bill will vote against the abolition of the lease system. This is at present the most absorbing topic before the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12
FINAL OUTCOME OF
 CONVICT LEASE BILL
 AS YET UNCERTAIN
AbOlitiOnists Lack Absolute Assurance of Ability to Destroy the Lease
 System

Montgomery, August 11.-(SpeciaI) Despite the fact that it was with re- markable ease that the abolitionists put through the house their convict commits sion bill, it is apparent that they are not absolutely certain of their ability to destroy the lease system. The struggle regarding this subject will be stage d Saturday. and promises to be the most spectacular and stubbornly contested of the session.
 There was movement on foot today to effect compromise whereby the pend- ing bill would be amended in such man ner that the entire problem would be submitted to the people for solution. 1t is understood that the abolitionists fathered the effort. and that it was the opposing camp which rejected the com- promise. It is believed however, that in the event the bill Is defeated in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12
BIC ATTENDANCE AT
 GOOD ROADS RALLY
 AT COLTA YESTERDAY
Number of People From Birmingham Attended. Funeral Today for
 Mrs. Eubank

About $50 people were in attendance at the barbecue and good roads meet ing given yesterday under the aus cated on the proposed Birmingham Jasper air line to the Warrior river D. M. Lewis, vice president of the Ems ley club, was master of ceremonies and gave the address of welcome to those attending. Prominent citizens of Bir- rlingham. Ensley, Vivian. Fairfield Pratt City and vicinity were In attend ance as well as a large delegation of Walker county citizens.
 Quite number of short talks were made and the consensus of opinion expressed by the speaker was that the proposed route from Birmingham to the Warrior river via Ensley and Short Creek was the best, the shortest and most logical of any of the routes pro posed The Walker county delegation, which included many of that countys officials, pledged their cooperation with Jefferson county in building the highway that might be selected
 Among the speakers were Commits sloner A. O. Lane, Judge E. C. Crow, Erskine Ramsay. Ellis Brown, Hugh McGeever, D. M. Lewis of Jefferson and Judge Sheppard, Judge Sarkin, Jack Cranford, Henry Nations, of Walker and others
 The party from Ensley left the Bank corner in automobiles at o'clock and returned about o'clock yesterday afternoon. A splendid barbecue dinner was served under the direction of E. B. Pennington.
 The funeral services over the re- mains of Mrs. J, H. Eubanl< who died yesterday morning at the family resi- dence PLY Avenue G, Will be held this morning at the residence at II o'clock, the Rev. A. K. Wright, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating
 Mrs. Eubank was held in high esteem by a large circle of acquaintances and while ailing for many months, the news of her death came as a shock to many of her friends. A woman of fine attainments. shemade her influence felt in every endeavor to which she bent her aid and was an active work CT in the Baptist church of which she was a de- voted member all her life
 Mrs. Eubank was of the pioneer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12
WESTERNERS WIN
 IN TENNIS MATCH

Seabright, N. J., August 11.-Maurice E. Mclaughlin and T. R. Bell and Karl II. Behr won places today in the semi final round of the Achelis challenge cup singles in straight set victories on the turf courts here.
 The Californians met Harold A. Throckmorton. the Princeton and Met ropolitan junior champion. Bell out played Ward Dawson, the young play CT from California. Behr easily defeat- cd Robert Leroy.
 Mclaughlin and Dawson won a place in the finals of the doubles, which will be decided tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12
Seek to Annul Franchise

Quo warranto proceedings have been filed in the city court in the name of the state of Alabama ex rel Joseph R. Tate, solicitor of the tenth judicial cir cult against J. A. Hynds, J. R. Upshaw and J. R. Arnold and the Hynds- Upshaw
 Paint and Glass company, Inc, seek to annul the franchise of the company. The bill alleged that the statement that $5000 capital stock was fully paid up made at the application for the fran chise, is not true, and that for this reason the franchise should be annulled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12

Florida, proposes to have four-story courthouse with jail on fourth floor
 Construction contracts have beer awarded as follows:
 Apartment house. Savannah, Ga. church building to be enlarged and re- modelled, Savannah Ga.; drainage canals Manatee county. Florida crematory Gadsden, Ala. curb and sewers, Angus ta, Ga.; gymnasium building, Rock Hill, s. C.: paving, Tampa, Fla; garage, Or lando, Fla; school building, Pensacola, Fla; brick paved road Osceola county, Florida
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12
Special! Today! Sale of SOiled kimOnOs
 and negligees
To $50 kimOnos To 15.OO kimOnOs To 2O.OO kimOnOs To 25.O0 kimOnOS

first inclination hold this sale day when this store open from g. but such values these could had
 y last longer than So this morning Is the date set for this important Kmono clearance No store boasts larger and complete stock of Kmonos and Neggee and everyone of the beautiful garments that stock less than half of original prices Women who travel will find this especially interesting event. (2d F'ooD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12

from a motor trip to Atlanta and re- port a most enjoyable trip. They stopped at Macon for day and visited places of interest at that point. MT. Morrison stated the roads are splendid
 ail the way to Atlanta with the excep-
 tion of a stretch between Springville and Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12
Special Features

Howard College is the only pri- marily male institution in the South with a standard school of music open to all students.
 Howard College is the only in- stitution in the South Atlantic States offering courses in Jour nalism. ka8
 Howard College is the only col lege or university in Alabama of- fering courses in Hebrew. <
 Howard College is the only in stitution in the Birmingham Dis trict maintaining an approved Department of Education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12
Student Activities

Howard College is a member of the s. l. A. A. Two coaches direct the athletic teams.
 Glee Club, Band and Orchestra conducted by expert directors.
 The Howard Crimson is the weekly college newspaper.
 Four literary societies, three fraternities, Y. M. c. A., Dramatic Club, Student Body Association, Divinity Club conducted by stu dents.
 College maintains free employ ment bureau to aid needy stu dents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12

Howard College is located at East Lake, a beautiful mountain ous suburb of the Wonder City of the South.
 The College is on two electric lines, within thirty minutes of the city, with five-cent fare each way. Students have all the advantages of city and suburban life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12
Courses

Towards courses lead to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts.
 There are seventeen academic departments offering one hum dred and tWenty-eight courses.
 Towards diplomas and courses are accepted in all American Uni versailles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-12
Cruiser Arrives

Callao, Peru, August 1.-The British auxiliary cruiser Gisella arrived here today by way of Panama with cargo of coal. She is awaiting orders frori the British consul.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-10-19
CONFERENC IS
DEAOLOCKED IN
Ell PASO
Mine Owners and Delegates Are
Unable to Agree so Far But
Delegates viii Amend Some of
Their Demands Requested.

Ell PASO, Oct 1S-Serious differ
euces have developed i'm the confer
ence between the Arizona mine own
ers and the strikers. No agreement
has been made on any of the four de
mands. which are reinstatements Of
former employees. discrimination
against labor organizations, signing
Of contracts for one year of employee
and payment OF hourly instead o.. daily
basis
The final decision on the demand
is postponed. The managers have in-
vited the strikers delegates to- change
their demands in several particulars.
On the first demand the strikers asked
for reinstatement OF AN men who quit
OF were discharged between the first
and eleventh of September and "a diff
ference of opinion arose, The men
discharged include several whom the
strikers call Organizers" and the mine
owners "agitators." The owners object
to reinstatement OF some 10 is under
stood that the strikers have not re,
ceded from their position. 10 is said
the owners took the ground that they
would not discriminate against union
members as such but would reserve
to right to discharge men perniciously
active in agitation" among miners
The demand for contract of one year
caused a furry when it was found the
strikers specified that the contract De
signed with the organization The min
ers held that this amounted to recog
milton of the Federation, which strik
+ ers already had waived It is report
ed that the strikers demand a.
amended would make the propose,
contract effective TO employees
Bisbee daily review., 1915-10-19
THE GOVERNMENT
To RESTRAIN
COMPANY
Attorney General Files Suit Al
leging That United States Ma
chinery Shoe Company Is a
Monopoly.

ST LOUIS. oct lS-The first im-
portant government suit under the
CLAYTON antitrust law was begun by
Attorney General Gre gv against th'
United shoe Machinery Company A
petition filed in the federal court
charges rhe shoe company with un-
lawful practices that substantially
lea en- competition. and tend TO mon
opoIize Temporarily and permanent
iuiunctIons are sought suit dis
tuct from this against the same COM
pauy under the sherman act was be-
gun several years ago, Boo which a dis
solution as unlawful combination and
monopoly i'm restraint OF trade was
sought and is now before the United
States Supreme Court
The present action ia not TO seek
the dissolution but also TO eniorn the
company perpetuslly from further en-
gaging in allegel unlawful practices
There is also the usual prayer for such
other general and further relief" as
the cour may see fit 10 give.
One of the unusual features is thar
the petition contains request for q
temporary order restraining the United
Shoe Company from resOrtiug 10 the
practices complained of until a deter
mination of the suit The govern
ments petition charges:
"ThaJ the United Shoe Company ia
monopoly controlling ninetyeight
arG "a IoIf mar gsrt for trad. iv .R,a