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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-06
ACCOMMODATE COMPANY IS WILLING TO GRANT HELP
 EIGHT-Hl!IR WORKING DAY

Announcement sI Disposition of Company to Treat With Its Employees Is Made By Presi- dent Davis In Notices Posted on Time Clocks of Factory-EmpIoyes to Vote Tomorrow Night Future Course
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-14

"Got five bucks?' demanded Benny, to the point
"No" snapped Maxey. Then, contradictory, "Wha
for?'
"Four seventy-ive for the cable an a quarter for
the lad"
He held out envelop, which Maxey grabbed ex-
pectantly, at the time tossing Benny bill He
ripped the message open and read:
Paris via London Nov. T.
MAXHEM. Ncwyork.-My hero brother shot in both
ankles Weep with U.S. FREDERIC BoNcoURr
For an instant Maxev speeches.. His face
torted itself in agony of rage and disappointment
and the cabegram dropped to the floor from his
less is. Then, clenchng his FISTS he shook them
wildly It the throng in front Of the bulletins below,
from whose combined threats arose at this moment
mighty oar at the reception of some bit OF news from
the of conflict.
"Oh!" he screamed. "Oh! The French! l hope
they get slaughtered I hope the Kaiser has en-
eatn' out Of his hand hope"
what the matter now?" demanded Benny, burst
ing into lie
"That!" moaned Maxey pointing to the crumpled
.cablegram the floor which Benny picked up and read
"Yoi! Vol" cried Benny. "Shot in the bot anklcs
That'll lay him up a couple o weeks sure!'
"Weeks!' cried Maxey. "Weeks! It'll lay him off
the rest of his life! He's through! Seven hundred a
week! Three hundred an fifty ankle Weep scHh
u.s.! Ii had EN- here, I'd give EN- somehn' to weep
operl Yeah, an if ever | get hold o the Dutchman
that done 1.-THE Dutchman that put the kibosh
the fanciest piano act that was ever pulled"
saw, cheel up' Benny interrupted. "It's tough luck
for awhile, sure but he amt said he won't be at
all Gettin plugged in the shins amt goin ter lay
pianner player up forever"
at ANTI" howed NIaxey. "You snp! Don't you
know why Boncourt's act is such a wonder? He plays
soHh his feeH"
Benny stared speechlessly at his chief. Then came
knock at the outer door, and he went to answer it.
When he returned moment later Maxey was seated
in his chair, hunchcd down like stricken man. and at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-14

Bennys entrance he seemed about to rouse himself into
another outburst against Fate Benny held up his hand
Hold on!' he whispered. "rhe's guy out there
"Whos it?"
"Bruto the Bolt Breaker"
"Who the which," demanded Maxey
"Bruto the Bolt Breaker got it, said Benny "but
he's SO boomin' Hngsh he might o been sayin' God
the Kink' He says
"Rush him Quit l can't nobody!"
hes great act, an
"Rush him n!" whispered Max,y excitedlv. "What-
cher standn' there fer like b inch light? Bruto?'
he repeated to himself as Benny left the room. "Be-
gits with B-them velvet crlta:ns-'
HONEST, Ray" Maxev told his wife that evening,
- leaning across the table in the restaurant where
they dining, and shouting to enable her to hear
him the din OF the dance band music "the minute
that guy come in seen the clouds breakin Somehn'
;bout him-l dunnoqueer-lookin Johnny Bull reg lar
Cockney, but gen nun clean through, if he is
eatn snowballs just As fer his act, if he
make good on half what he says--wel, thes guy
named Houdini in the line draggn' down three
thou week easy. o course Brute wouldn't get
nothn like that to open; but you never can tell"
"But what does he do?"
lust what been ellin you-busts out o things
handouts, chains, ropes, anything. Why, he leaves
EN- shut him up inside steel safe, an chain that all
up, an i'll two minutes he's out agan!
"Nlaxey, he couldnt'
Il know; but he does.
But amt there trick about it,
"Shoosh!" he cautioned. Il don't want to think so.
If did, couldn't go to Schell tomorrow and do my
self justice He's goin' ter be me about this
here traitor Boncourt an I've gotter make him think
Brutos twice the act An you know me,- don't
believe in act. can't talk it! But home
now-I want to rest up
"Oh. Maxey" pleaded Mrs. Conheim he rose.
saint you goiu stay an have just dancee"
"No met said her spouse. "lts bad enough to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-14
Drawings by G. E. Wolfe

AXEY CONHEIM, "Conceiver and Di-
rector of the Most Unique and Classy
Headline Features-Imported & Do
nestle" stood at his office window look
ing down into Times Square, and cursng
the war, practice in which he had
INDUCED himself with increasing frequen-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
AUTOMOBILES AND
 EXTRAVAGANCE

The tremendous increase in num- Der of automobiles is accepted by many people as one of the signs of national exfravaSance. Of course in many cases machines are bought on borrowed money, or by mortgaging houses The savings of a life time are burned up in the swiftly running gasoline tank.
 But a very large part of the ma chimes represent no extravagance whatever. Kansas, for instance, is a, community of farms and thrifty peo- pie. It has about 1,75O, 000 popuIa- ton, and over 50, motor cars. Not all Of this great army of drivers are spenders, nor are they all people of wealth
 One great reason why automobiles have been an extrasagance is that so manys people, are so very helpless in caring for them. Although they may have but small means, they do not feel ablesl to care for the machines themselves, but hire storage and cleaning And overhau1ing and minor repairs at some garage. They seem helpless before the least break down. can not understand it's cause, and could not repair it if they did under
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
UNDER FALSE PRETENsEs. J

|
 To the Editor: On the anti-suf- frage petition from Norwalk there will be at least one name from Nor walk which was secured under false pretenses. This old lady, whom I other day a woman came to her door
 Mrs. x told her that she was not. asked Mrs. x to put her name on it. a list of the women in Norwa1k who were not voters, and that she had come from Hartford the day before for that purpose. She told her that she had been told that most of the women in Norwalk were voters, and had not expected to get many names, but had been much gratifed with her success, as she had just secured the list which she showed. Mrs. x is quite an old lady, quiet little home body, innocent of guile and unsus- piciOus. Yet she hesitated little
 about putting her name down. The
 visitor urged her to do it if she was
 not a voter, saying that she simply wanted the names of those who were not voters, so the old lady finally
 put her name down and the caller left. Afterwards she thought there
 was something queer about it, and
 after the caller had left she became more and more anxious, and when
 her husband came in she told him
 and she told him and he also
 thought it distinctly queer. After a
 few days he heard that the woman was circulating an anti petition and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
WEARY-HEARTED.
Dear Miss Libbey:

Dear Miss Libbey:
 As my letter is not about the heart and its. interests greatly fear you will not notice it. I beg of you not to throw it in the waste basket, as it is of grave importance to me My trou- bIe is insomnia. I cannot sIeep,s do what I will. Because of it I have about lost what good looks I had My nerves, my husbands patience, and his affection are almost on the break ing point. I know it is out of your line of thought, but pray you to tell me if you know of any remedy for sleeplessness. <
 Your wfsest course would be to con suit a physician without further de- lay. have often heard recommended
 for sleeplessness the following: In exercise possible, but not to the. point of fatigue. Try to interest your mind with quiet, pleasant thoughts. Take no stimulants whatever-neither tea, coffee, beer, nor wine. Half an hour before bedtime take a hot foot bath. Let the water be as hot as can be
 borne at first, add a little hot water
 as it cooIs, keeping a blanket around
 the knees and over the tub to keep in the steam and heat. The hot water draws the blood from the brain. Just before getting into bed drink a cupful of hot milk, hot as you can take it.
 The juice of a large boiled, onion
 mixed with the milk has also worked magic in inducing sleep it is said. If the above treatment does not afford you speedy relief, yours is a case for a doctor. Do not neglect it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
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concluded that was it.
 The old lady told me that anti-suf- frage was never mentioned in the interview, that she wouldn't have touched the petition had she known what it was. She couldn't say whether there was anything at the top of the paper. As she looked at names, but she couldn't be sure there was nothing at the top. She had accepted the woman's word. She said she told the woman she had never made a voter as she didn't get out much, but left those things to younger and more active women.
 CLARA M. HILL
 NorwaIk, Conn. Apparently the income tax law is hitting the ball players a good deal harder than the ministers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23

stand it. Run on that basis any ma chine is costly.
 Wise parents who own machines are bringing up their boys to be handy around the little home garage. The youngsters early learn to keep the machine taut and trim .and to make all ordinary adjustments. Where a machine is thus nursed along at home, and driven carefully, it ought to be cheaper than the cost of a horse and carriage for a moder- ate yearly mileage
 Farm young people in particular are usually able to handle a machine cheaply, as their daily experience gives them constant practise in mak- ing their own repairs and meeting exigencies. The farmer of the future needs an automobile to keep his young folks contented.. In the hands of a fellow of enterprise, it ought to more than pay for itself as a business tool.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23

Hawkes. Read the Kinssnorth Will. father. After she reaches the age od ewenty-One she can do as she pieases.' MT. Hawkes. folded up the will with the air of a man who had finished au important duty.
 AIaric burst out with:
 ''I don't see how that clause interests us in the least, Mir Hawkes.
 The lawyer removed his pfnee ne8 and. looking steadily at Mrs. Chiches ter. said:
 .'Now. my dear Mrs. Chichester, fl was MT Kingsnarth,s wish that the first lady to be approached on the mat ter of undertaking the training of tha young lady should be-you."
 Mrs. Chichester rose in astonish. ment ''Ie''
 Alaric arose in anger. My mother7"
 Ethel quietly pulled Pets ear and waiteds
 MT. Hawkes. went on quietly:
 MT. Kinasnorth said he would bG sure at least of his niece having a strica upbringing in the best traditions Ot the Kingsnorths and that. though his sister Monica was somewhat narrow and conventional in ideas-I use his own woFds-stilI he felt sure she wal eminently fitted to undertake such g charge There-you have the wholt object of my visit. Now, will you un dertake the training of the young lady?"
 ''I never heard of such a thinggH cried Mrs Chichester furiously.
 ''Ridiculousp' said Ethel calmly
 s@Tush and nonsense!'' with whicl Alaric dismissed the whole matter.
 'SThen may take it you 4efuseF F Queried the astonfshed lawyer.
 .sAbsolutelyf' from Mrs Chichester.
 'fEntireIy!'' from Ethel.
 "I should say so?' and Alartc brought up the rear.
 MT. Hawkes. gathered up his papers and in a tone of regret ventured: esTheH there is nothing more to be said. l was only carrying out the dead mans wishes by coming here and making thd facts known to you. MT. Kingsnorth was of the opinion that you swere well provided for and that, outside of tho sentimental reason that the girl wal your own niece, the additional thou' sand pounds year might be welcome as. say, pin money for your daughter p
 Ethel laughed her dry. cheerless he tie laugh. '.Ha! Pin mOneyv'
 Alaric grew suddenly grave and drew his mother and sister out of RIF Hawkes. vicinity gro Be Continued.b
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
Copyright. 1913. by Dodd. Mead e Company

at the expiration Of one year my nIecG is found to be. in the judgment of my executors, unworthy of further inter est she is to be returned to her fathe1 and the sum of G25o a year paid her to provide her with the necessar1es o1 life If, on the other hand, she proves herself worthy of the best traditiond of the Kingsnorth family the coursG of training is to be continued until shg reaches the age of twenty-one, wheH I hereby bequeath to her the sum of f5.O0O a year, to be paid her annually out of my estate during her hfetIma and to be continued after her death ta any male issue she may have-by mar. riage.'"
 Mir. Hawkes. stopped and once agaiu looked at the strange family. Mrs. Chichester was sobbing. And me-hia own sister,
 Alaric was moving restlessly about. Beats anything I've heard Of-posi. lively anything"
 Ethel was looking intently at Pet'a coat.
 Hawkes. continued: $ On no account is her father to be permitted to wish her, and should the course of tsaining be continued after the first year sha must not on any account visit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
THE FOLLY OF A KISS.
Dear Miss Lbbey:

Dear Miss Ldbbey:
 am a heartbroken girl writing to you for a word of comfort. Two weeks ago was introduced to a fne-looking young man at a dance. As three of us girls came together, was pleased and accepted his company when he asked to see me home. At the gate he said it was customary for a girl to accept a, kiss from her escort, so he kissed me. found the next day that he had told it all over town. At the church where attend I was sIighted by not only elderly women but girls of my own age. What shall I do?
 AGNES. Dear heart, you have paid 8 cruel price for your imprudence. In future never kiss a. young man unless you are engaged to marry him, even then spar ingly. Live the scandal down bravely. The man was cur.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
TODAY's POEM
o, COUNTRY MINE, TAKE HEED.

In these dark hours of lust and hate, Far, far beyond thine Eastern Gate, Take feed from the long-centured
 past
 Take heed, yes, from the struggle For more dominion raging now, Or To! that Liberty shall bow To Wrong, O. Country mine! take
 Take heed! Conserve in wisdom thy rich strength Be wise, be humble, then what length Of days sheu Il fall to thee, while great Shalt be thy story! So, the fate Of fallen States shall never, no, Be thine. thy memory. a, woe O Country rnine!. say, take heed
 Take heed!- Prophetical shalt thou thus prove Of erst days when, with hearts of staneh builders proudly launched The tide of nationhood, alone Of all thy craft. the strong winds To drive thee forth on Life,s far seal! o Country nlinel I say, take heed
 Take heed! And thou shalt live, indeed. supreme In the Worlds thought! Each na-
 tfon's dream For self, in thy rare greatness, yes, Shalt see fulfillment, 10 one day, If thou with Truth does keep thy If thou U forgettest not thy Lord. o Country TnineI I say, take heed
 Take heed. -GeorgeNeweI1 lLovejoy, in Boston Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23

April IS, Second Sunday after Eas- ter-A. M., St. Johns Stamford; P. M., St. Andrews, Stanford
 April 24-P. M, Christ Church, Stratford.
 April 25, Third Sunday after. Eas- ter.-A- M. St. Pau1's Norwalk; P. M., Grace Church, Norwallx; Evening. Trinity Church, South Norwalk. May 2, Fourth Sunday after Eas- ter.-A. M., St. PauPs, Bridgeport; 8 F., M, Silent Mission, St. Johns, Bridgeport; 4:30 F. M, Christ Church Bridgeport. Evening, St. Georges S, Bridgeport.
 May 12, A. M.-Salisbury School. Evening, Christ Church. Canaan. May 13, Ascension Day-A. M. St. Michael's, Litchfeld; P. M. Trinity Church, Northf1eld: Evening, St. Johns Jashington.
 May 16. Sunday after Ascension Day,-A. 1G., All Saints, New Milford P. M, Mission, JanesYil1e. Evening St. Johns, New Milford.
 May 22-St. Bede's Chapel, Rose mary Hall, Greenwich. | May 28, Whitsunday-A. M, Christ Church, Greenwich; P. M, St. Luke's Darien. Evening, St. Pauls, Fairfield
 May 30. Trinity Sunday-A. M. Taft School; A. M, Christ Church Watertown; P. M. St. Paups, Water vile. Evening, St. Marks Terryville |
 Farmer Want Ads. One CeUnt n Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
THE GUEST OF
 HONOR AT DINNER

Roberts Wife: Your husband was right. The host takes in to dinner the lady you wish to honor. If there is no distinction to be made, then let him take the eldest lady, as deference must take the eldest lady, s.s deference must always be shown to age. The host and lady enter the dining room first, he placing the lady at his right at the ta- bIe The other guests follow, the hos tess coming last, with the gentleman to whom she wishes to show the most favor or the husband of the lady the host has at his right.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
CORNER FOR COOKS
Raisin Sauce.

Melt four tablespoonfuls of butter, add five tablespoonfuls of flour and stir until well blended. then pour on gradually, while stirring constantly, the two cupfuls of liquor in which the heart was cooked. Bring to the boiling point, season with salt and pepper and let boil two minutes. Add one cupful of raisins, seeded; one-half cupful of English walnut meats, broken in pieces, and two and one-half tablespoonfuls of lemon juice. Again bring to boil.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
Laura Jean Libby's Daily
 Talks on Heart Topics Copyrighted 1s1s, sOauseN Newspaper aynaO.se

would be something for a girl to look forward to. Her work would not seem monotonous. There would be a smile and a song on her lips instead of a sigh. If a large number of women employing maids would enter into such a compact for brightening the lonely lives of the girls working in their homes, the housemaid problem would be happily solved with satisfaction all around.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
MISS LIBBEY'S REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS

Correct name and address must be given to insure at- 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., 1915-02-23

The reappearance Z of Metcalrs s comet will now make it necessary for the young people to conduct the usual astronomical observations in company with persons of the op- posite sex
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23

large 70" perforations for the center. Gather lower edge of front between double .~TT'' perforations, and entire lower edge of back. Sew round collar to edge, center-bac even and along small "os perforations in front. large 70" perforatfons even.
 Close sleeve and cuff seams as notch ed Sew upper cuff to short sleeve, double ''oo'' perforations and seams even. Sew sleeve in armho4e as notch ed, easing any fullnesS.
 Close back seam of skirt from large 70" perforation to lower edge. finish edges above for opening. Turn hem at lower edge on double 100" perfora- tfens. Form box-pleats. creasing on slot perforations. bring folded edges to corresponding small 70" perforations and bring fold near centersback to cen ter: press pIeats. Sew to lower edge of waist, centers even, large 70" per foratton at under-arm seam.
 Close under-arm seam of bolero as rotched, close shoulder seam. Adjust to position on waist, centers even.
 A tiny edge Of braid may be added to the decoration of the bolero, put on in outline effect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
Risotss of Rice.

Fry three ounces of chopped onion in two ounces of butter until it is golden brown. Wash six ounces Of rice and stirsit into t1re butter for three minutes. Add. one pint of good stock very slowly, so that the rice soaks up the liquid, and simmer un- til the rice is tender, but not over done and broken. Sprinkle over one and one-half ounces of Parmesan, and leave the risotto to cook for an other four minutes. Stir in a small pat of butter and serve very hot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
Let Us Refill Your Fern Dish
 JOHN RICK & SON
BoLKRo FRoCK IN CHECKED LINEN.

paeated skirt and bolero jacket being of the former and underblouse of the latter. Checked linen cuffs, however, finish the elbow sleeves of the under blouse. Blue and white striped linen combined with white is a dainty com bsnatfon, yet much brown and green are seen. The average size requires 3 yards of 36-inch material for bo1ero and skirt and 1 M yard SC inches wide for the underblouse.
 Beginning with the waist, the order of construction is as follows: waist, sleeve. skirt and bolero. Match the notches, then stitch the under-arm and shoulder seams. Hem the front, turn ing in at notches and watching the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23

 hon Is the of time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23

Let Us Refill Your Fern Dish
 JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
Beets~

Wiring off tops and tap root in stead of cutting, so the beets will not bleed too much in cooking. Boil un- til very tender and be sure the water is not too salty. Drop in cold water, peel and set ice until wanted They may be served half a dozen ways, sliced with vinegar, as salad, or made very hot and dressed with melted butter. Anything with flour in it spells a beet. Melt the butter with a very little hot water, say a teaspoonful to the tablespoonful of butter. Beat in the lemon juice thor ough1y, adding a dash of white and cayenne pepper, also a little sugar, unless the beets are very sweet By choosing red and yellow beets of equal size and shape, s1icing them in half lengthwise and arranging them to alternate around the dish you may make it very decorative.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
Leasaon Pie.

Chop together one cupful of flour and two tab1espoonfuls of lard, add ing a, fourth teaspoonful of salt. Gradually pour in three tablespoon fuls of ice water; roll thin, folding in two tablespoonfuls of butter
 Fi1ling--Mix three-fourths of a cupful of sugar with three table spoonfuls Of cornstarch. Add one cupful of boiling water and boil un- til clear. Pour the mixture slowly, into the beaten yolks of two eggs Cook until thick in a double boiler then take off and add one tablespoon fu1 of butter, three tablespoonfuls of lemon juice and a grated rind of half lemon. Cool and place in the crust previously baked. Cover pie with meringue and brown slightly in hot oven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23

10 lS and 14 Prlce | eAt
 Dressmaing articles prepared especially for S newspaper styles by The Pictorial MeY1@ws
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23

BISHOP BREWsTER's
 APPOINTMENTS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23

Farmer wans Ads. one Cent . Word
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-07-16
All-silk Parasol. Closed Out at 1-3 and Less
Slaughter Sale on All Millinery
SHIRRING CORD-BIG SHIPMENT JUST
RECEIVED.


SLAUGHTER SALE ON ALL MILLINERY
ALL UNFRAMED HATS THAT SOLD HIGH AS
$500, your choice at -: 95c
ANY REASONABLE OFFER ON ALL
MILLINERY ACCEPTED. -:
Colored Embroidered and White Crepes
Values up yard take pick of the lot at only 9ed
Ladies' and Misses Hose
Ioc value, sale price ......<. Sc.
Another lot of i5c to 25c, sale price 12c
Ladies' Silk Hose =.
lot of Silk Hose, 25c value, sale price 12c
5oc Silk Hose, sale price 25c
75c Silk Hose, sale price :. 49c
S15o Silk Hose, sale price SI'25
Mems Half Hose
I5c kind, sale price loe
25c kind sale price '19c
SIoo Silk Hose sale price 45c
CREPE-DE-CHINE WAISTS,
WHITE AND COLORED DATSLAUGHTBR PRICES.
Ladies' Shirt Waists, Silk and Voiles
$I5o value sale price. o9c
$I.oo value sale price .....' 49C
Southern Silks
AT SLAUGHTER PRICES.