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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30
White Cake.

One-half cup butter. 9 cups sugar, 5 egg whites, 1 cup milk. 2 2-S cups flour sifted with 3 level teaspoons bak- ing powder and 1-3 teaspoon of salt 8 times, teaspoon almond extract. Cream the butter, ada the sugar grad ual1y, then the milk and, flour alter nately, beating edo not stir) until the batter looks like velvet Fold in the beaten whites of eggs. Bake in a pan with tube in the center. Begin with cool oven and gradually increase the heat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30
 CORNER FOR COOKS } .N~~~~~~~A
Scottish Soup.

For eight persons, use good sized Ieek. trim and wash it and cut it into Julienne pieces one inch long; saute in butter until it is a delicate brown
 then add three pints of water, salt and pepper, one quart of potatoes, washed, pared and diced and a third of cup of pearl barley. Let all cook slowly together for two hours. Just before serving, tlicken slightly with two ounces of melted butter and flour rubbed to a cream. Serve very hot with toast squares. 3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30
Apple Crisp.

This recipe requires eight apples Cor one qqart), a teaspoon of cfnnam on half cup of water. one cup of sugar a half cup of flour and five tablespoons of butter. Butter a fireproof dish and fill it with the apples. water and cinnamon mixed. Work together the other ingredients, mixing them gent ly with the fngertips until crumply then spread over the apple mixture. Bake 30 minutes uncovered. Serve with whipped cream or lemon sauce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30
SCHOLARS HAVE NO TIME
 TO WRITE LOVE LETTERS

M. K writes: sI am a girl past 1T. Last August met young man who had to go away to school.f He wrote often that he would see me at Christ mas holidays. We never happened to see each other. Appointments never were filled. I wrote as to why it was. Was this proper as he tells he cares for me? Is it school that keeps him from writipg2 Please tell me-
 You should not be offended at his not writing His time is so limited. He will explain to you. T4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30
MISS L1BBEY'S REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS

Miss Libbey's answers to your letters. Correct name and ad- dress must be given to in- sure attention. Initials printed. Write short letters on one side Hof paper only. Use ink. Per- sonaa letters cannot be answer ed. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey, No. 916A President St, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30
SLAVES TO oosT MORE.

London, March so.-The Hair. Dress CTS Guild have announced that after April 15 next. they will raise the charge for shaving from four cents to five cents and advance the price of hair-cutting. from eight cents to ten cents Scarcity of labor and the increased cost of materials are given as. the reason for the increased prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30
Potato Pancakes.

Eight potatoes, peel and put through fine knife of food chopper; I large onion, chopped 1-2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs. beaten lightly; 1-2 cup of milk, 1-2 cup of flour. No baking powder. and don't omit the onion.
 Use hot igridd1e of thick iron (not sheet) and plenty of lard
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30
DIDNA CARE TO. TELL.

Kathleen, Anna and Edith write: Tn a recent article on authors, you said you promised a number of young girls that you would find out for them if the author. MT. Winston Churchill who was present, was married or sim gle. You did not tell us the result of Your investigations. Please let us know
 Yes, found out. ut I'm not telling any tales out of school
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30
Potato Pufs.

Take about four potatoes or enough to make three tablespoonfuls when mashed; salt them. then add two eggs beaten separately one teaspoon of dry mustard, one teaspoon of baking pow der, one-half cup of sweet milk, flour to thicken stiffly. Drop from a tea spoon in not cottolene and cook to a golden brown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30
Thin People Gain Flesh
Taking Father John's Medicine, The
 Pure Food Medicine.

The clements of. which Father John's Medicine is composed are pure and nourishfng food elements which strengthen and build new tissue and strength for those who are weak and run down. It is free from alcohol and dangerous drugs in any form. Best for colds and coughs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30
LEAP-YEAR INVI-
 PATTON PROPOSED

C. K. writes: .sI am, sunday school teacher. Deep is my true regard for "a young man of B. Would like him to cali come evening. Is it proper to allow my little brother to call at his home and let him know he is invited to our house? This is leap year and invitation proposed may not be amiss.
 If you are acquainted well with him a4 may not be amiss. Better see him
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30

OuT way LOllOW60 the general
 direction of the canal We ad
 wandered along for half an hour. resting moment here and there; but always keeping in sight of> the Haison officer. when all at once Issaw him stop take out his glasses and train them on spot in the heavens. knew it must be a taube. I strug- gled quickly over the rough ground covered with mounds and uneven with holes made by shells. As the officer had only paused moment, had talk en the precaution to line up his posi- ton with low bush and al fagpole near by. but on reaching it found he had marked it by dropping lighted cigar then began counting the steps, as directed. and when I had done all but the last ten Rene, who had been too occupied by the air craft to pay any attention to me, suddenly cried out. Don't go any nearerr' and, point- ing in the exact direction had been told to take. said, There they are-the big guns, was mystifed. Had I, after all, done something wrong ? z hesitated, and then I put all eonjec- tures aside and did as I had been told. sThereAre ten big ones,' Rene vkis. pered, and lots of small ones buried. You know they dig holes and hide those. With unsteady hands shaded my eyes for ten minutes Then saw m aefopIanA dart out in pursuit of the taube but as 1t took the aeroplane many minutes to ascend the taube sailed off toward its own lines before the aeropIane reached striking dis tance
 We followed along mile or two. more and saw women washing, almost under fire, piling up the wet clothes in great masses on the edge of a, tiny stream. They were pattering and chat. tering as if such thing as war did not exist Then we retraced our steps The last few minutes we had heard the deep full roar Of artillery. and as reached the cottage gate heard some one say, sThey have got the range at last, but it has taken a month to do it.f'
 My heart stopped within me. was too faint to go farther I had blum dered, after alI-when-how2
 It was luncheon time, but couldn't have swallowed bite to save my life.l \ I dragged my trembling body up the cold. worn steps to my attic room. Hour after hour I lay there hearing the cannonading and growing more sick at heatt with each dull boom. Finally about dusk could endure it no longer, and hastily putting on my bonnet and shawl [, went downstairs.t The road was full of autos and men. who were coming and going contin- ually. had hardly stepped out when some one bumped Into me and wIis- pered in French, but with a peculiar accent, Be here at B." and slipped away. I was indignant with myself when realized that had not no- hced what the person looked like. Re- covering myself, sped in the direc- ton he had gone. There were several men in khaki and one slouching peas ant. It was the peasant who had spoken. What did he wish to tell me? It all seemed so queer. Was he in < the German secret service? If so, why was he willing to trust me? And
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30

This millinery display at E.. H. Dill Ion & Co.'s, 1195 Main street, is more than a show affair; in addition to be- ing a1Iuring and fascinating. it is equally attractive from a practical standpoint you will be delighted with the exquisite specimens of hats mod erately priced.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30
A Pudding Sauce.

A sauce that is delicious with gra- ham pudding is made as follows: / Bebt together one egg, three-quarters of cup of sugar. a teaspoon of vanilla. and a pinch of salt Add five table spoons of boiling milk and serve at once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30

Silk jerseys corded to simulate the .cOrduroys of winter are used. for street suits. This one is a lustrous pistache green cut with a full skirt, patch pockets, open neck and stringy belt beautifully tasseled. These garments are exceedingly comfortable. The suit takes a black turban that haunts three jade ornaments on the right side. A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30

Ten thousand dock workers along the Mersey river. England, went on strike for better pay.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30

Lieut.. Col w. S. Scott has been sent to Columbus, N. M. to relieve Colonel Foltz, who is ill..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30
LAURA JEAN LIBBY's DAILY TALKS ON HEART TOPICS. copyr4ehsed Mcclure Nevvzpaper Syndicate

at Sunday school ana extend invita- tion yourself
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30

The Duke of Westminster has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30

then thought how perfectly absurd was after all was beginning to have nerves Of course 1t was man from the British Headquarters I
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-30
 CHAPTER XIV.

Placing the Big Guns. 70 we set out on our excursion.
 Our way followed the general direction of the canal. We Lad wandered along for half an
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-11-10
New Rector and Family Arrive.

Rev. C. R. D. Crittenton, the new
rector of st. Marks Episcopal church,
with Mrs. Crittenton and their three
interesting children, Misses Florence
and Lila, and Master Nelson, arrived
in the city Tuesday evening from
their former home in Weathersford,
Texas, having driven the entire 1900
miles in their motor.
eve were Is days on the road"
said Mr.. Crittenton, "and had bright,
clear days all through the trip. We
came to Mobile, Ala, and thence on
to Jacksonville over the old Spanish
Trail, thence to Palatka via. st. Au-
justine"
Mr.. Crittenton was the Archdeacon
of the Diocese of Dallas, Texas, an
honor he relinquished to become rec
tor of st. Marks. The editor of The
News believes the people of Palatka
of all shades of religious opinion are
going to take kindly to the new rec
tor of st. Marks, as they will also
to Mrs. Crittenton and their charm
ing and friendly son and daughters,
who bring to Palatka the breeziness
and the friendliness of the west and
who will soon we trust, feel quite at
home in this city. They are now get
ting settled in the rectory.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-11-10
Judge Davis Address.

Palatkans had a treat last Satur-
day night when addresses were deliv-
cred at the court house in behalf of
the democratic nominees by Judge
Robert W. Davis of Gainesville and
Frank Wideman. the well-known
young orator attorney of Jacksonville,
The court house was packed to ca
pacity. Mr.. Wideman spoke first
combining his remarks to the recount
He was clear in his explanations and
was frequently interrupted bv an
plause. P
Judge Davis followed with one of
his characteristic addresses-the kind
that has made him a power in politi-
cal discussion, such as few men on
the Florida hustings ever achieved
Judge Davis does not abuse onno.
nents of democracy; he treats them
fairly but before the end he has
shown their every weakness. That
he made votes for Mr.. Knott in tbiS
city goes without saying. His
speech was warmly appiauded.
Judge Hilburn presided at +bo
meeting and introduced the speakers
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-11-10

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Saw
yer, November 5th, daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Boyd were
Tuesday visitors in Jacksonville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter W. Tilghman
entertained John Mace Of Philadel-
phia, the fore part Of the week.
Miss Eva Sleap, who is teaching
school at Federal Point, spent the
weekend at her home in Palatka.
L. D. and Pratt Phillips were bust
ness visitors in Jacksonville on Tues
day.
Miss Katherine O'Connor of Bruins
wick, Ga, is the guest of her brother,
c. +. O'Connor and wife.
The Woman's Guild of st. Marks
church is planning for a bountiful
supper to be given early in December,
for the benefit of the repair fund.
C. W. Virgins who has been spend
ing several weeks with his grand
daughter, Mrs. Ralph Phillips, left for
his home in Waycross, Ga, Sunday.
Miss Blanche Brown who spent the
week end with her sister, Mrs. H. M.
Fearnside, has returned to her home
in Hastings.
Mrs. Pansy DevereuX Chamberlain
and son returned yesterday from At
lanta, where they spent the summer
months.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Probst and baby
of "The Palms," were over night
visitors with Mrs. Ed. L. Mann, Tues
dav.
Dr.. and Mrs. C. NJ. Afford will mo-
tor over from Jacksonville Friday and
will be the weekend guests of Mr..
and Mrs. H. NJ. de Montmollin.
The Rebeckah's held a most delight
full session in Odd Fellows Hall Mon
day evening and after the routine of
work, a social time was enjoyed.
Mrs. Warner T. Hamm was hostess
for the Tuesday afternoon Bridge
Club. Three tables played, including
one guest table, after which dainty
Sdldt COURSE was SelNeu.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Davis who have
been the guests Of Mrs. Davis broth
er, H. NJ. de Montmollin and family,
have left for their home in Starke,
Fla.
Pete Hagan WAS WORRIED-to
think that any man should have the
nerve to bolt him; but he is all for
giveness now. Pete don't bear
grudges.
The choir of the Presbyterian
church will be entertained after re-
hearsals Thursday evening at the
home of Mayor and Mrs. W. P. Mer-
riam with an oyster supper.
The president of the w. c. T. u,
Mrs. Peter Gardner, announces the
postponement of the regular meeting
of the society, from Thursday, Nov.
9th, till Monday, Nov. 18th at 3
o'clock, p, NJ, so that they may hear
the report Of the delegate, Mrs. H. w.
Daugherty, to the convention in Day
tona.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-11-10
CITY II HAPPENINGS AND
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. A. W. Tucker of Florahome
""' '''0PP'''7 III WV ivy N''Nl ''S'
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Doyle,
Nov 18th a son.
Miss Napdo KennerIv left Tuesday
for A+,a1ta v,boro sbo viii noto "n
extended visit.
R. /. Smith of Crescent CITY, big
cattle man. was doing business in the
city Yesterday.
a. .....
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-11-10

An entertainment under the direc-
ton of Mrs. w. A. Walton, Mrs. H. 0.
Hamm, and Miss Cora Griffin, will
be given for the benefit of the public
library at the home of Mrs. W. A.
Walton, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 16,
at $3.50 o'clock.
Miss Griffin will have charge of a
most interesting program including
the little children and several older
ones; Mrs. Walton and Mrs. Hamm
will serve ice cream and homemade
cake. The admission will be twenty
five cents for adults and ten cents for
children. The whole of the proceeds
will be turned over for the benefit of
the library and generous patronage is
solicited. If not possible to be pres
ent, please send your donation, max,
ing it as generous as possible for this
most worthy cause.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-11-10
Presbyterian Church.

Services next Sunday conducted by
the pastor, Rev. c. NJ. Afford, D. D.,
at II a. m. and 1880 p. m. Sunday
school at 9:45 a. NJ, F. T. Merrill, su-
perintendent. Mid-week prayer SER
vice Wednesday evening at 1880
o'clock.
The Mems Club of the church and
their friends will leave the church by
autos at 7:15 o'clock this evening and
will be taken to San Mateo where
they will be entertained at the hospi-
table home of John A. Crosby. A
delightful evenings entertainment is
being provided and a general good
time is anticipated.
There will be an organ recital Civ
en- in the church Sunday evening by
the organist, Mrs. R. S. O'Haver, be-
ginning at 7:15 and lasting till 7:45
when the regular church service will
begin. The recital will be in keep
ing with the day and will begin
promptly on time. A cordial vel
come to the public
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-11-10
Miss Howard, Hostess.

Miss Mary Howard was the charm
ing hostess for a dancing party at
her home on Oak street, on Monday
evening. The Victrola furnished the
music for the evenings merrymaking
and the guests enjoying Miss How
ards hospitality We're Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Phillips, Misses Margaret Will
lard, Elenor Taylor, Dorothy Davis,
and Winifred Haughton, and Messrs.
Leon Despland, Will Walton, Mercer
Davis, Bert Hodge and George Ever
son. After the dancing, dainty re-
freshments consisting of chicken sal
ad, cheese sandwiches, and coffee were
served.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-11-10

Mrs. E. H. McIlvain arrived today
and will spend some time with her
daughter Mrs. H. M. de Montmollin.
Miss Alice Moragne returned to Pa
latka yesterday after stay of sever
al months with her sister, Mrs. Lake
Jones of Jacksonville.
R. 0. Burton brought in the Cres-
cent City election box on Wednesday
with apologies for some of the ornery
returns. He couldn't help it.
The Monday Night Bridge Club was
entertained by Mrs. Howell A. Davis
at her delightful home. After an
evening with games the hostess serv-
ed chicken salad, sandwiches, olives
and cocoa.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Meth
odist church held a business session
at the home of Mrs. S. Grady, Tues
day afternoon. The election of Of
ficers to serve for the ensuing year
were: Mrs. Williams, president; Mrs.
Charles Thigpin, president; Mrs.
Sykes, secretary; and Mrs. H. o.
Hamm, treasurer.
Mrs. Henry Hutchinson ST., left on
Wednesday for Atlanta, where she
will spend a few days on a visit to
her son, Mr.. Egbert D. Hutchinson.
She was accompanied by her son,
Mr.. Chas. W. Hutchinson of Pres
ton, Cuba, who is spending few
weeks here with his parents, accom-
panied by his wife and two little
daughters.
The Woman's Missionary society of
the Methodist church, under the su-
pervison of Mrs. John N. Walton, is
planning for an entertainment which
will be given at an early date, enti-
tied Liberty Seeking a Home, or Col
Ioquy of Nations" The play will be
presented at the Howell Theater and
the proceeds to be devoted to the use
of the society.
The Palatka friends of Miss Myrtle
Conrad of DeLand will doubtless be
surprised to hear of her marriage, on
Monday, at the home of her parents,
to Mr.. Francis Miller, prominent
young man of that city. Miss Conrad
was a teacher in Sanford and was at
home for her weekend stay. She will
be remembered as the attractive niece
of Mrs. Ed. Gerber whom she often
visited.
Friends of Mr. VIM. Moragne Hus-
son are congratulating him upon hav-
ing very successfully passed the eX-
amuationc for Second Lieutenant in
the field artillery of the regular army,
. scoring especially high marks IN en-
cheering subjects. Mr.. 1Iusson
qualified for this examination with but
four weeks study. His appoint
ment will be received about the 18th
inst His ambition is to join the ar
my engineering corps in the very near
future.
Hon. John P. Wall and @. I. Rob
erts of Putnam Hall drove to the city
Tuesday afternoon in the Roberts
motor. Mr. Wall is one of the States
hottest Cats men, while Mr.. Roberts
leans decidedly the opposite way.
Both are men of great influence in
the precinct, and that the vote was al
most evenly divided is evidence that
both worked. Yet they rode in the
same motor, breathed the same atmos-
phere and sing the same Florida.
Why not.
G. Johnson Tucker came in Wednes-
day morning with the election returns
from Georgetown, the last precinct of
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-11-10

Rev. c. R. D. Crittenton the new
rector of St. Marks Episcopal church,
who arrived in the city on Tuesday
has announced the following as the
order for services neXXt Sunday:
Holy Communion at 7 a. M; Sun
day school at 10 a. M; Morning Pray
er and Sermon at II a. M, and Even
ing Prayer and Sermon at 10 p. m.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-11-10

for one year. This entities V u
place her work in the exchange nlS III. >
own price, less 10 per cent i0f hon
commission. Fancy work notI
made candies, jellies and fr ,liII k bs'
plants, home baked goods r WV furtl
cepted and orders taken Ri an N
information phone 1928 or cal IF strs q
C. J. O'Haver, No. AT Laui''
Adv
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-11-10
Civil Service Examination

A Civil Service examination for
clerk carrier will be held November
%, 1916, at Palatka, Florida, to fill
a vacancy in the post office.
Sample questions of the examina-
ton together with other information
and application blanks can be OBJ
tanned from the Secretary, Local Ci-
vii Service Board, Palatka, Florida,
CT from the Secretary, Fifth Civil
Service District, Atlanta Georgia.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-11-10
W0MAN'S EXCHANGE.

Palatka will have an uptodate wo-
mans Exchange after November LIST
IN Room No. 10 Merryday Building,
over State Bank. The idea is meet
ing with much encouragement, for the
need of such an Exchange is great
enrolment for membership consists
OF payment of one dollar in advance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-01
MORSE SYNDICATE BUYS
BIG PALMER SHIPYARD
Will Take Control of Company
Which Built Racing Yachts.

rB7 Telegraph 70 ne Tribune
New London. Conn, May Sl.-Ihe
plant Of the Robert Palmer & Son
Shipbuildng Company, in Noank, five
miles east Ct this city, one Of the
largest concerns Of tho kind in the
country, was .o-day purchased by
Charles ". Morse and associates. Of
New York, who will assume control I'M
mediately. TIE deal has been in prog
ress for several months.
The Palmer shipyard covers long
deep-water front. and many Of thc
largest wooden yes els built i'm the last
balf-centurv were constructed there,
notably the crack racing yachts Ocean
Racer and FlectNiug. the steamer
Rhode Island and large towboats and
harces which piled between New YORK
and ports along the Atlantic coast
until converted into coal barges.
The new owners, II rs expected VIII
sond a large force Of vorkmen 70 the
nlant and. after repair work on various
boats is completed, new machinery WI
ropiace the present outfit, and both
wooden and steel vessels will be built
The merchants of this city welcome IN
announcement that the Morse syndl-
cate has bought the shpyard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-01

by tho Departments Of Justice. Navy
and Interior. indicate that 40.Sl0 acres
OF the withdrawn lands in California
are being claimed and occupied in vio-
lation Of the Withdrawals or through
the fraudulent use Of dummy locators.
or both. The estimated value Of these
is a. least S50.000.000
"The navy relied upon these reserves
when the policy Of building burning
ships was adopted. And now. when the
navy has ships completed. building and
authorized that will require approx
matcly l,7S0,0o0 barrels Of fuel oil an
nually during peace and three times
that amount in event of war, the enact
ment Of this legislation is proposed in
the face OF the threatened shortage Of
oil. and the statement OF the Secre-
tary Of the Navy that no part Of the
programme Of preparedness is Of more
Importance than the providing Of an
adequate supply Of fuel oil
According 10 the statements made
nv the officials Of the Department Of
Justice and the Interior, 66 % to 70
per cent Of the oil lands in dispute
would pass under this bill to few
powerful OIL companies, including tho
Standard Oil Company. II is therefore
not small mans relief measure"