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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
A WIPES REGRETS.

Dear Miss Libbey:- Will you decide for me a very hard problem2 I am a young married wo- man of 20. My husband is one year senior. We are not living together, and he has my dear little baby, of whom am very proud. I would like to write to my husband, Gas I still love hin) asking him to come and live with me, but I do not know how to express myself Will you tell me what to write?
 MRS. E. c. Write your husband that you are anxious your little family should be together again for baby's sake; for a mother can look after her loved one better than any one else in the world can. Also that you are willing to let bygones be bygones and commence life anew.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
THE ENGAGED GIRL.

The bond that links our, souls to- gether
 Will it last through stormy weather? i Will it moulder and decay
 As the long days pass away
 Will it stretch if Fate divide us'
 When dark and weary hours have tried us?
 Oh. if it look too poor and slight,
 Let us break the links tonight One of the happiest moments or d girls life is when her betrothal 10 the
 man of her choice has been announced i to her friends. From that time on un- til she is wed, her situation is trying one Every eye is upon her. Before acquaintances sine must not sho" Ioo
 much affection for him nor submit to llovemaking or caresses in public rom him,
 Above all, she should not exhibit her powers to bend him. to her will Many an engaged girl thinks tnls d very smart thing to do. His n1ale friends pity him. His acqualntances taught at him. The worst that an engaged girl can do is to- show Jeal- ousy, if her fance pays the least at tention to other women She mlsht as well publish to her fr1enos that she is not at all sure of the man uh- til she wears his wedding ring as well
 as the betrotha1 one. She should not accept invitations from her male
 friends to places of amusement Whlch her fance cannot attend. Her good
 sense should keep her from ~boasolng about him.
 If meddlers come to her with stories
 concerning any affair in his past, the
 wise girl will refuse to listen. What she does not know will not hurt her.
 Slight differences which may lead to open quarrels should be guarded against more carefully after the be- fk1
 It is not advisable to announce the betrothal even to the nearest and dearest friends, unless the lovers have. settled upon the wedding day as we'll If the marriage is to take place with in several months, well and good. If it might take place this year, next year, or some other year in the hazy
 future, it's on a weak foundation.
 Much may happen to postpone it from time to time and eventually to dis solve it.
 If the wedding day is set for an early date, the bride to be is such a
 busy young person her lover should not expect that she can devote every evening to courting. They must do their planning with the family to help with suggestions. If the wedding is to be a society affair cards are sent in they wish to invite. These cards, en- graved, are furnished by the young lady's parents They must [conta n the information whether the affair is to be lat church. or s'at home.''
 Bridegroon-to-b be should give a list of all his relatives and friends to
 whom invitations should be sent. Only the most intimate friends are invited to the ceremony when the wedding takes place in the home parIor. A ta- ble is spread in another apartment.
 The main feature of this is the C9J ra a aIIfS he first slice. It should be passed to bridegroom's mother. or his nearest
 relative present, For morning lat home" wedding, travelling dress can
 be worn unless bride prefers tradi- tional white satin wedding gown and bridal veil. Most girls rehearse their wedding before hand, with brides
 maids and ushers. that there may be
 no hitch at the a1l-important ceremony at the altar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
THE COST OF woMEN's CLOTHES

E
 A lady visiting Mere the other day who recently moved to a large city, was talking about the cost of dress making She had made some inquiries as to "a dressmaker who could make her a gown for a moderate price. Hav- ing been directed to such a parsonage. she found that her very, lowest price for avery simple dress, was SIS. This was additional to cost of material.
 It seems surprising that such prices, far in excess of what is needed to buy a good tailor made mans suit, should be obtained. Probably the reason is that the demands of women as to style,s taste, and fitting, grow more exacting every year Only people having unusual technical skill, and an eye for harmony and individuality in color and design, can fill the bill. If they can suit this critical trade, they can get about any price they ask,
 The lady telling the story said that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
sTANDARDIZING DO MYSTIC SERVICE.

A scheme has been started at Mont clair, N. J., for standardizing domes- tic service. Candidates for positions as housemaids will have to pass cer- tain tests. Then they will be eligible to receive certain fixed rates of wages.
 This may relieve households whose smooth routine is now upset by raw service imported from the European peasantry. But it does not promise to relieve more modest homes. It will still be difficult to find the girl for general housework.'' As stand ards of service advance. standards of pay keep pace.
 Servants are Iuxuries today. Where they once Jumped at $3 per week, they often now ask double that sum. Hence many young married women. whose mothers kept hired girIs,'' are today donning the apron, and are in dependent mistresses of the kitchen.
 For young people of moderate in come and good health, 1t is a sensi- bIe thing to do. There are many appliances that make housework Gas jar. The husband should not feel N beneath his dignity to help clean house or wipe dishes. The saving is substantial and may be the founda- ton of a fortune.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
ToDAY's POEM
AUTUMN CANDLES.

Above the amethystine hills Pale sapphire. hangs the sky, And honking loudly overhead Due south the wild geese fly, The aster and the golden rod Still from the rocks unfold Their ancient, royal tapestries Of purple and of gold. Chill winds are rocky empty nests Once filled with little wings, And frost has touched silver match To all the forest kings. And red and yellow through the haze Of autumn they appear, Like rows of giant candles set Around dead summers bier.
 -Minna Irving.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
OUT OF SIGHT.

Dear Miss Libbey;-
 We are three young ladies seeking your judgment. We were at a social the other evening. There were three young gentlemen there, who have been paying us attention They did net seem to be particularly interested in us on that particular occasion. After we had gone we learned thay paid marked attention to other young girls there. Should we show resentment or not?
 As it does not appear that any one of the trio is betrothed to any one Of you young ladies. you have no right to resent their courtesies to others. A young man cannot be considered to belong to a girl'' unless she wears his betrothaI ring. Even then it is a long step to the altar and there's many slip twixt the cup and the lip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
1A1IRA LEAN LIBBYS DAILY TALKS ON HEART TOPICS Copyrighted Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
Copyrighted, 19Is Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.

at the same game Go about for six months constantly with the sweetest, gentlest girl you can find. Be candid with her, telling her you are simply lonesome and want company but you are not in love. Put all thoughts of your former sweetheart out of your mind. Persevere in this grimly, man. fully. Do not give No. 1 the hope you will receive her back to your heart. She is not studying your in terests or your heartaches, but simply driving the best matrimonial bargain she can for herself. A man is always in constant fear with such a girl as his wife
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
AN UNHEARD OF REQUEST.

Dear Miss Libbey:-
 am a man of 2S, have been going with a young lady of 23 for the last four years. She has been visiting III a nearby city and while there found beau whom she thinks she could love better than me. She has asked me to give her six, months trial with this other fellow. Now shall I quit her cold? I have loved this one girl only and I often think I love her too we'll, but cannot help it. I've grown so used to her ways. Please advise.
 L. B.
 It would seem that this young wo- man is more in love with herself and the hope of bettering her prospects than with you. Where your life in terests are vitalIy a stake you can not afford to be played fast and loose with. Your dignity and self respect demand consideration at your own hands. Show the girl two can play
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
Bread Baking.

In bread or muffin baking the heat 1f the oven is of great importance. A good medium oven is always the saf- est, for if too hot, it burns before 1t bakes. and if too cool the mixture rises out of all proportion, bakes slow ly and is apt to fall when removed, or else be dry and tasteless. The medium oven may be sharpened a, bit at the end of the baking time to in-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
WOMEN SHOULD TAKE WARNING

If the statement made at a New York Assembly of women. that healthy American women are so rare that they are almost extinct, is true, it is time for the women of AmeFica to take warning and look to their health. It may be headaches, back aches, dragging down pains, nervous ness, mental depression that are tell-tale symptoms of some organic derangement for which Lydia E. Pingham's Vegetable Conpound-a. simple remedy made from roots and herbs-is a specific and may be re- lied upon to restore women to a healthy normal condition--Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
THE APRON DRESS FOR STYLE AND SERVICE

sleeves are in raglan effect being cut in one piece.
 The sleeves are inserted to the front and back, as the first step in the mak- ing of the apron. The front seam of left sleeve should be left free above the notch. Next, eloss under-arm and sleeve seams, leaving sleeve seam free below single large ttO'' perforations, Gather lower edge of sleeve, sew sleeve band to gathered edge as notched. fold on line of larget 70" perforations and fell remaining edge over seam. Turn hem at lower edge. regulating the width according to the height Of the wearer. Insert the left shoulder edge of right front under the left sleeve to small ste'' perforations when closing.
 For the pocket. find large "O' per- foratfons guide to the front. Hem
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
CAREFUL IN LOVING.
Dear Miss Libbey:-

Dear Miss Libbey:-
 anne a girl of 17-an orphan I have been keeping company with a young man. of 23, a month and he has asked me to marry him. Please advise. ..
 MISS M E. A month is rather too short 8 time to decide such an important step. t is always best to winter and summer a lover to know if you are congeni al to each other. You are young enough to insist upon a year to think it over. If he is really in live with you, he will wait for you.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
MISS LIBBEY's REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS

Miss Libbey's answers to your letters. Correct name and address must be given to i'm sure attention. Initials print ed. Write short letters on one side of paper only. Use ink. Personal letters cannot be an- swered. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey, No. 916 President Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
CORNER FOR COOKS
Nice GriddIe Cakes.

One and one-half cups rich sour milk, 1-2 teaspoon salt, teaspoon soda dissolved in 1 teaspoon cold water and 1 1-2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth and then add 1 heaping cup of biueberries. Stir in lightly and fry on a hot, well greased grid dIe. This rule will make four cakes fully as large as a teaplare. Pile on a hot plate with plenty of butter and sugar between and a tiny grating of nutmeg. {
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
Cocoanut Slice.

Four ounces of flour, two ounces -o< ground rice, two ounces of castr slI- gar and fur ounces of lard or butter are needed for this. Cream the butter and sugar together, then work in Ehe flour and rice gradually Mix to g. paste with milk and roll out on 8 piece of paper the size of a baking. tin. Prick we'll with a fork and then spread well with jam. Mix four ounces of pu1verized sugar, two ounces of cocoa1-dt and the white of an egg together and spread on top of the jam. Bake in a moderate oven until lightly Drowned
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09

this dressmaker remarked, that if she did not care to pay the price, it was much better to buy ready made than patronize cheaper makers. This is a conclusion that the great majority of women long since reached.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
Stuffed Tomatoes With Rice.

Gut a slice from the stem end of 6 round tomatoes and remove the seed. Wash 1-2 cupfof rice, put in double boiler with 1 pint of highly seasoned stock and 1 tablespoon of finely cut green pepper and cook until nearly done, then stir in carefully 4 table spoons of melted butter. Fill the to- rnatoes with the rice, cover the tops with buttered crumbs and bake about half an hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
Cream Cheese Filling.

For sandwiches: Two hard boiled eggs maAhed fine with a fork, cream or sour milk cheese, one 10-cent bot tle of stuffed olives, 1 very small onion chopped fine or scraped, little melted Cutter and a little cream, salt. pepper and a dash of cayenne.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
wHYLAND RELEASED.

Theodore WhylaT4d of 64 Engiewoo6 avenue appeared in city court today on a charge of reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle without a license. Judgment was suspended OF payment of costs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
Grape Juice.

Ten pounds of grapes, two quarts of water, boil 10 minutes. strain and add two pounds of sugar. Let it come to a boil, then bottle. When you strain i'll the juice do not squeeze.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Keep warm these cobI days with one of our reliable fur scarfs or nuns in fox, lynx, natural skunk wolf rae coon and Coney at F. H. Dillon & Co. 1,105 Main street.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09

sure 8 more even browning If the oven is inclined to brown too quickly oe should always have at hand slseets of asbestos paper to lay over the cooking dough.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09

Complaints are made. that the boys throw the neighbors' porch chairs off on the ground during these dark au- tunn evenings. but it isn't thoroughly satisfactory to the youngsters unless a chair arm or two is broken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09

Fashioned of navy broadc1oth. this belted coat has a f1aring pep1un deep ly banded with squirrel, picturesquely pointed. A capelike collar and deep cuffs of the same fur give a, dashing finish. The hat with, piquant ostrich feathers is made of navy velvet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09

JUST ARRIVED. FRENCH AND DUTCH BULBS JOHN RECK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09

the upper edge and adjust to position on front, the upper edge of pocket along crossline of three small 70" per forations.
 Adjust belt to position. center-backs even and upper edge of belt along crossline of double 'oo'' perforations.
 The skirt gores must now be joined as notched. leaving left side seam free above large -O' perforation in front gore for placket. Stitch a casing one inch wide when finished to position un- derneath upper edge of skirt; insert a drawstring.
 For the cap, gather the lower front edge between double TIT" perforations Sew band to gathered edge as notched center-fronts even. Face lap and sew to band, notches and center-fronts s even: turn lap back and tack the side edge to position. Stitch a bias casing one inch wide when finished under meath lower edge of crown from the band to center back: insert elastic and draw in to the required size
 bit of embroidery may be added 10 the cap band, as this trimming is used on everything this season.
 Sizes g. s6. 40. A and 4s inches bust.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09

This novel design strikes new note in practical fashions. It is an apron dress and consists of an apron, skirt and cap. all of which may be fashioned at very small cost. Plain blue. tan. green or pink ginghan may be used for the purpose, 51z yards being required for model in medium size. The
 Pictorial Review Pattern
 Price. 5 cents
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09

JUST ARRIVED, 7 FRENCH AND DUTCH BULBS JOHN RECK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09

The happy exemption of the United States from this awful war is probably due not so much to tfe superior wis., dom of the American people. as to the width and wetneE< of the ocean lying between.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-09

These Home Dresmaiag articles prepared especially this latest styles by The Review
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
MISS Jane ADDAMS PREDICTS
U.S.. Will NOT enter WAR

Berlin, Via London, Nav 21.-Miss
Jane Addams has arrived in this city to
present to the Foreign Office resolutions
adopted at the women S peace confer.
ehee heid recently at The Hague. She
expects to have conference with For.
elgn Minister Gagow before Sunday and
possibly to see Chancellor Won Beth.
mann -Hollweg as well. She lunched
Yesterday with United States Ambassa.
dor Gerard, who, it IS understood will
assist her IN an unofficial capacity.
Miss Addams will go next to Vienna
and then to ,Berne and Paris upon tbe
same mission. She expressed the belief
to-day that there need be no fear of
serious eventualities between the Unit.
ed States and Germany.
President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan both are firmly opposed to war. :,
she said. ''It seems as though the
whole world has gone crazy. There
must be some little spot left where rea.
son will rule.'
While under normal conditions unoffi
cial visits of women to foreign govern
ments in the interests of .peace not
only are fruitless, but are considered
foolish, the present plan, Miss Adams
declared, is meeting with a reasonable
measure of success.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
CHANGE Chapel SESSIONS
one Exercise Held Daily for Student.
at Central High-seniors to
Have Glass Day

A new system in conducting cb.naI
exercises at Central High school was
started Wednesday, when, instead of
holding the twice weekly exercises for
both sessions, the entire student boa,,
turned out in the auditorium between
1880 and 12.45 o'clock. The only
objection to the new plan was that n
Few OF the students claimed that it
made them late for dinner.
Senior class day will be held this
year for the first time since 1910 in the
school auditorium some time between
June Il and commencement dav. In
the meantime committees will be An.
pointed to make arrangements for the
trip to West Point and Washington, D.
o., as well as select the class motto.
Governor Brumbaugh has been Sc
lected to deliver the baccalaureate ser.
mon and the Rev. Henry w. A. Hanson.
pastor of the Messiah Lutheran church.
the alternate. Miss Mabel Wright was
chosen as class historian, Miss Pauline
lHauek and David Burns as class proph.
cts and Charles Glessner class poet.
Characters for the Senior play have
been picked by Miss Swartz and final
arrangements have been completed.
The play will be held in Chestnut street
auditorium June IL. The following
Seniors will take leading parts in the
play
Miss Katherine Fahnestoek, as "fThe
College Widow" Karl Peters, Paul
Clouser, Clarence Cooper, Jesse Wells,
Kenneth Patterson, John Booker, AL
bert Bucher, Ellwood Baker, BENJAMIN
Byers, Samuel Froehlich, Miss Pauline
'Hauck, Miss Catherine Peters, Miss
Catherine Kelker, Miss Mabel Wright,
David Burns, Samuel Handler, Martin
Martz, Paul Parthemore, Margaretta
Reed and George Fox.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
RAISE DOUBTS OF SUICIDE
Autopsy of Young Beauty May support
Another Theory

Allentown. May 21.-The funeral
of pretty Margaret Matthewson, %
years old, found dead, supposedly a
suicide, last Sunday, was matted by an
order from the Coroner and District
Attorney for an autopsy.
She was found dead at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Berryman, in
South Allentown, and q bottle of
poison was discovered in the orchard.
After the body had been removed to
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Matthewson, North Catasau-
qua, DIR. John Schneider, the family
physician. declared he could not dis
cover any trace of poison and made
such hints at foul play that her par
ents reported to the authorities.
Coroner Goheen has empaneled a
jury which will hear evidence in the
Court House this evening. 1t is said
if the, testimony should support the
suspicious of the authorities there will
be sensational developments.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
GOOD WAY TO DO BUSINESS
H. @. Kennedy Sells Reliable Remedy
at Half Price With Guarantees

When one can buy gold dollars for
fifty cents, it is a good time to pur-
chase.
Tn ordering a soc bottle of DR.. How
ards celebrated remedy for constipa-
tion and dyspepsia at 25 cents, H. C.
Kennedy is giving one of the greatest
trade chances ever offered to the people
of Harrisburg.
Even though offered at half price for
introductory purposes the remedy is sold
under guarantee to cure or the money
will be refunded.
If food does not digest well, if there
is gas or pain in the stomach, if the
tongue is coated and the breath bad, if
there is constipation and straining, DIR.
Howard's remedy should help you. If
it does not, you have Druggist H. C.
Kennedy's personal guarantee to return
your money.
DIR. Howard's remedy gives quick re-
lief in constipation, dyspepsia and all
liver troubles.
These are strong statements, but
H. c. Kennedy is giving his customers
chance to prove their truth at Just
half the regular price-sixty doses for
% cents. If they are not found true,
all you have to do is to ask for your
money.-Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
Clara Kimball Young at the Regent
Theatre To-day Only

Clara Kimball Young, in the role of
heroine, has wonderful opportunity to
display her ability as an emotional ac-
tress in Hearts in Exile by Owen
Davis from the novel by John Oxen.
ham, Shubert feature in Ave reels.
Among the wonderful scenes in this
thrilling play are the chase of the cos.
sacks across a Siberian ice feld--thei
plunge of horseman into a fssure in
the frozen river. But, after all, these
are incidents. The great heart interest
of the play centers about the tragic
figure of woman lawfully welded to
two men and pursued by an agent of
the Russian police. Tomorrow spe-
cial Saturday show. Geo. NJ. Cohan
presents "Stop Thief" comedy
drama in FIVE reels. Adv
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
TO HOLD EXAMINATIONS HERE
Five Positions to Be Filled by Civil
!. Service Commission

The U. s. Civil Service Commission
announces the following open competi-
tive examinations to be held in this
city and persons who meet the re-
quirements and desire any of the ex-
aminations should apply to the secre-
tary, Third civil service district, Phla-
delphia, or the local secretary, for the
necessary papers,: aF
Assistant in commission house ac-
counting, male, 1,S00$2, 400, June s
senior animal husbandman, animal
breeding, male, $2,00O-$2,500 June Is; /;
dairy manufacturing specialist, male,
$1,S00-$2,500, June is; chief of the
training school, female, $1,000, June
%; marine engine craftsman for sub
marine, male $4$5.04 per diem, June
1924. ~