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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
ASQu|TH'S
 BIRTHDAY.

The Rt. Hon. Herbert Henry As quith, who has been called upon to head the British ministry during the most fateful period of the empires history, will pass his siXty-fourth mile stone tomorrow. The Prime Minister was born Sept. 12, 1852 at Croft House, in Morley, Yorkshire, and was educat-- ed at the City of London School and ISalliol College, Oxford. He became barrister forty years ago, and early became active in politics. Entering Parliament in 1886, he was soon re- cognized as a man of unusual ability, and in 1892, at the age of forty, he became Secretary of State for the Home Department. He was Chan cellor of the Exchequer from 1905 to 1908, and became Premier in the lat ter year. His career as head of the cabinet has been stormy one. the Irish question, the army crisis and the suffragettes keeping him fully occu- pied before the war brought greater problems to be dealt with. Great Britain's participation in the war was explained at the beginning of the struggle by MT. Asquith in a Keynote" speech. to the House of Commons, in which he said:
 'In the first place, to fulfill a solemn international obligation which. if it had been entered into between private persons in the ordinary con- cerns of life. would have been regard ed as an obligation, not only of law but of honor, which no self-respecting man could possibly have repudiated- Secondly, we are fighting to vindicate, the principle that small nationalities are not to be crushed in defiance of international good faith by the arbitrary will of strong and over ma stering power"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
Emergency Revenue
 Bill Amendments i
 Releases Documents

Under the emergency deficiency bill which passed Congress on Thursday night and went into effect Saturday the tax on all wines containing IA per cent. and less of alcohol will be four cents per gallon, on all wines con- tanning IA to 21 per cent. of alcohol, 10 cents per gallon; on all wines cop taining 21 to 24 per cent. alcohol, 25 cents per gallon, and on all wines ex- ceeding/24 per cent. alcohol, $1.1O per gallon The tax on all champagnes and sparkling wines will be three cents per one-half pint, on all artificially carbonated wines, liquors and cordials, one and one-half cents for one-half pint.
 The documentary and cosmetic tax, schedules A and B of the emergency tax law, have been repealed and stamps will no longer have to be afr fixed to cosmetics or to documents. The tax still applies, however, to brok- CTS, pawnbrokers, commercial and cus- tom house brokers, proprietors of the atres, museums or concert halls. pro- prietors of circuses, of bowling alleys or billiard rooms, commission mer- chants, dealers in leaf tobacco, manu- lecturers of tobacco, of cigars and cig- rettes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
VEGETARIANISM

The first preacher of vegetarianism to gain any wide fame was Roger Crab, an eccentric Englishman who died 236 years ago today, Sept II, 1850. He fought in the Parliament tary army under Cromwell, and re- ceived a wound in the head which may have accounted for some of his later vargaries. After the close of the civil. war, he sold all his goods and distributed the proceeds among the poor, then taking up his residence in a hut near Ickenham, where he was said to have lived on three farthings a week. Having decided that it was sinful to eat any kind of animal food, he subsisted on a diet of bran. dock leaves, mallows and grass For des- sert he had a pudding made of bran and turnip tops chopped together. When he attempted to spread his Ideas he met with much popular op- position. He then denounced his op- ponents in most lurid terms. and was on various occasions cudgelled and put in the stocks Four times he was arrested on suspicion of being a wiz ard, and was sent from prison to pris- on. He persisted in his course in spite or all persecution. refusing to eat any animal food while in jail He wrote two pamphlets. entitled "The
 English Hermit, or The Wonder of the Age" and "Dagon's Downfall; or the
 Great Idol digged up Root and
 Branch; the English Hermits Spade at the Ground and Root of Idolatry." Crab lived to ripe old age. but made
 few converts to his doctrine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
Cocoanut Cake

Cream one and one-half cupfuls of sugar and one-half cupful of butter, then add one-ha1f cupful of milk, one cupful of chopped cocoanut, two cup fuls of flour! two teasoonfuls of bak- ing powder and the stuffy beaten whites of four eggs. Mix carefully and bake in layer tins. Cool and put together with the following frosting: Cook up cupful of sugar and one third cupful of milk for six minutes. then add two tablespoonfuls of butter and cook for six minutes, remove from the fire, add one cupful of chopped cocoanut and one-half teaspoonful of almond extract, and beat until of con- sistency to spread. Sprinkle chopped cocoanut over the top, and cut in pieces for sefving
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
Sa1y &Practicdl Ho,ne .DreJ1W WdMng
 2. Iecr0n1 Dl f
Handsome Costume Of Black Velvet
Prepared Specially for This Newspaper By Pictorial Review x

skirt and the belt, while moffe silk is used. for the deep cuffs and pointed collar. In medium size the costume requires GA yards of 36-inch velvet, l yard 40-inch moire and ,4A yards of finch braid. Three-quarters of a yard of silk crepe de chine will mako the chemisette and collar.
 As darts are used to ft the bodice. they are taken up and stitched ss perforated as the first step in tn.s making of the gown. Then close uo- derarm and shoulder seams. Tnrn i.., .,a in front and sew pointed cola: % neck edge, then hem pocket. and stitch to position as notchc1.
 Close the sleeve seams as coscl,cS easing any fitness between nctehcs a. elbow. Face and sew cuff tc slecv. as notched. Lap deep Anff one inch and finish for closing Tack lower edges If fancy cuff together and bring up- per ends together, finishing with a button. Sew sleeve in aYmholc ss notched.
 Take the skirt, now, and adjust tao pocket to position. Turn under right front on small "o' perforntiors. lap right front edge on left, center fronts even Carge "O" perforations indicate center-front) and stitch to position from single large 70" per foration to lower edge. Join gores as notched; close centcr-hA-k scam. Form plaits creasing on slot perfor- ations; bring folded edge nearest centerback to the seam; and rring rs- maining folded edges .o correspond. ing small "o" perfotations. Tack { tape underneath plaits along the low. CT slot perforations to hold plaits i1 position. Stitch to position with crc~s inc of small %" perfora.;ons In skirt along lower edge of stay, center fronts and center backs evcn. Ad just skirt to position underneath bodice center-fronts and center-tacks even stitch lower edge of bodice alont small Co" perforations in skirt.
 Lap the rounded end of the lonl belt on the short belt matching Mnaf "o' perforations; tack the right enI and leave the left free. Aijust | position.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11

and read of a woman who felt as did end took Lydia E. Pinlha-a's Vegetable Compound, SO I took 1t too. Now am proud to tell you I an feeling fine and have given b:--.-h to Q boy baby. He is my 'Pinllharl' ba5y. I keep bottle of Compound in my house always. - Hrs. PETER LARGO, Dox 54, North Oxford, Mass.
 Sleeplessness, indigestion, weakness and nervousness are symptoms which indicate a lowered vitality of the female organism, and the tonic, strengthening properties of the good old fashioned roots and herbs, contained in Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, are just what is needed by every woman who is in Mrs. Marcos condition.
 For free advice in regard to any annoying symptom write to Lydia F.. Pinkham Medicine CO' Econfidential), LynE, E-aSs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
CERMANY'S
 OPPOSED
 WAR LORD

General Erich G. A. s. von Falkr enhyan. who was recently deposed by the Kaiser from his high position as chief of the German general staff was born on Sept. II, 1861. just fifty five years ago today. Vop Falken- hayn, as chief of staff has not been able to win that popular regard which has fallen to the lot of Field Marshal von Hindenburg. his success sor, and other Teuton field leaders. but many military critics believe that it was the deposed chiefs brain which evolved the strategies on which their successes were based. Neutral mili- tary men are inclined to believe that the Kaiser made an unwise move that yielding to popular c1amor for von Hindenburg's elevation to the position of war lord. The swivel chair'' sol dier, while not so glorious as the leader who directs troops in the field, is neeessary to any general and con- tinued success, and voh Falkenhayn represented a high type of this kind of warrior.
 Gen. von Falkenhayn is descended from an old Bohemian family, which goes back to the sixteenth century. For many generations the Falken- hayns were powerful in Bohemia, but in the seventeenth century they estab- lished themselves in Vienna, and the main branch of the family still has its seat in the Austrian capital. The head of the house is Moritz von Falk- enhyan, whose sister is a missionary in Africa. As Moritz is childless, it is not improbable that Gen. von FalkA enhayn will inherit the immensely valuable estates of the family in Bo- hemia and Austria.
 In his early days in the German army von Falkenhayn was branded failure. and he left the service and went to China in search of adven- ture. His opportunity came during the Boxer rebellion, when he was made governor of Tien-tsin after that city had been captured by the allied troops. The ability he displayed in his, Chinese service attracted the at- tention of the Kaiser, and he was re- called to Berlin and made a member of the general staff. In July of 1913 the Emperor appointed him minis ter of war, and he held that office at the outbreak of the present conflict. When the late Field Marshal von Moltke was retired in disgrace fol- lowing the Marne retreat. von Falk- enhayn was made chief of staff. and held that job until his retirement late last month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
(By Lee Papcl
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We was starting to eet suppir, and ma sed, Now before we begin. I want to say that this cloth was jest put cleen, do you heer that Benny? Yes mann, I sed. And I also wunt to say of enything on spill so mutch as a drop of eny- thing on it, you absilootly stay home vile your farther and I go to the mov- ing pictures tonite. do you heer that
 Yes mann, I se6 You1 say yes mann so liteIy, well, let it be yes nam, sed ma. Yes mann, I sed.
 And I ate so carefilI I dident spill a drop till was eeting my strawberries and then wat I did I do but mock a big wet strawberry off of my saucer on the cloth, and I quick put it back in my saucer agen, and there was a big red mark on the cloth, ony ma hadent saw me do it, and I moved my saucer over the mark.
 Pass your saucer, Benny, and III give'iyou some more strawberries. Benny, sed ma. I don't think I want eny more. I sed. You don't wat? sed ma. Crate hevvins. do I heer arite? sed pop. Strawberries being my ifavorite froot, and sed, think I had enuff. Wy, I dident give you so meny, sed ma.
 I know, but they was all big ones, I sed. and ma sed, Well it's the ferst time ever remember you refusing a End saucer of strawberries, however, sippose you know best. If you put some on the sideboord for me III eet them before go to bed, I sed.
 All rite, hand me your saucer, sed ma.
 No mann, never mind, I've changed my mind agen, I sed.
 Yung man, lift up that saucer, sed ma. Wich I did, and ma saw the mark and I dident go to the movies with them, but us fellows had more fun than little playing cops and rob- bers, so wat did I care?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
The Evolution of Flour

N The conversion of wheat into flour )Ras one of the earliest developments S&f civilization, and even the primitive races in the dawn of history suomru- {ted the grain to a coarse pounding Between stones. Perhaps the oldest flour mills" in existence are the rude
 0tones found among the remains of the ancient lake dwellings, in Switzer-
 land. By a mortar and pastle ar
 6nEement the wheat was reduced to
 NY coarse meal. Crude as this metho Vas, 1t contained the germ of the
 modern flour mill. For countless cen- i turfes the preparation of meal and -four was purely domestic process
 The refined white flour now gener- ally used is a comparatively. modern the elaborate processes to ! which the grain is subjected in( order 1 to make the finished product" fine and white having been largely de- !ve1oped within the last half century. This flour produces bread highly (pleasing to the eye and palate. as com pared with the coarse brown bread
 of our ancestors, but there is now a
 growing tendency on the part of 1 dfefetic students and physicians to de- nounce this new-fangled flouf as de-
 atructive of health and vigor. Some i of lthe opponents of white bread go 10 far as to attribute to it many of the
 illPs which afflict latter day humanity. y1t is alleged that the most valuable i properties of the grain are lost in the 3refining process. thus greatly reduc- ying its food value, and that the fine ness of the bread also causes consti-
 pation.
 l The revolt against "denatured 5bread7 is now rapidly gaining ground, both among physicians and laymen, nn9 bakers, everywhere report a con RBtantly increasing demand for Gra-
 ham and whole wheat bread. Hun 1 dreds of physicians of the highest l I.etanding. including Dr. Wiley, the t&ather' of the pure food movement in America, are among thel advocates of rthe general use of GNaham bread.
 | The inventor of Graham bread and
 Hour was the Rev. Sylvester Graham.
 A New England clergyman, who died
 In Northampton, Mass. sixty-five
 years ago today. having devoted the
 major part of his life to the advocacy t6f vegetarian, dietetic theory. AL Though the "denaturing" of bread had not reached anything like it's present
 fefinement in Graham's time. he be-
 Iieved that the bolting or sitting pro-
 ceeses then in vogue resulted in de- ypriving consumers of the vital ele- ments of the grain. In 1889 he in- ktfoduced Graham bread, made of
 unsifted wheat flour, and thereafter
 urged it's use in books. pamphlets and
 Rcturee. At first the masses of house-
 wives turned a deaf earAto his argn- ! 1nents, but gradually Graham flour
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
Alleged Bomb Thrower
 Is Placed on Trial

San Francisco. Sept. 11-Warren K Billings, who is alleged to have planted the bomb that was exploded along the line of march of the preparedness parade here July 22, resulting in the death of ten persons, was placed on trial today. Two other, indicted sus- poets are to be trie1 later.
 A mass meeting was held last nigh. to raise funds for Billings defense. It was arranged by Robert Minor, of New York, acting as the representation of the International Workers League. The trial is expected to be long drawn out, as more than HOO witnesses have been called.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11

 TODAY'S POEM
PILGRIMAGE


 We must lie beside the road, now night is on us,
 Down among the briars we can lodge as safe as many, Here against my bosom ye can sleep as soft as any This is all the shelter, child, the long day has won us. Yet the burden of my heart grows light as any feather Now once more the two of us shall make our bed together. Fairies when they crossed my path, would never greet me Young Love, when he heard my step, fled away off wonder Through the birches of the wood where daft folk wander. Maybe, for the like O them, it's ill., luck to meet me. Pretty dreams that played wi ye, my old shawl frighted 'em- Home across the meadowland, the new moon lighted 'em. For the ourney waits us, child, be- yond the morrow Over stock and stone we'll trudge when the cock shall speed us Up or down whatever path, Black Care will lead us.- Listen till we've learned O me, the old Song O Sorrow; While yell sing it on the way, let good or ill betide ye, In a cloak of darkness, Love, Good Hope shall step beside ye! W. Young in the New York Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
GREEK KING CONFERS
 WITH HIS PREMIER.

London. Sept. IA Reuters Ath- ems despatch says that Premier Zai- mis had another lengthy conference with King Consta ntine on Sunday af- ternoon after which the cabinet met
 In regard to the shots fired in the neighborhood of the French le- gation. the despatch says that the all lies demands have apparently been fully accepted. although nothing has been officially announced. The clos ing of the clubs of the Reservists' League, a step demanded by the en- tente, was begun Sunday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
LAURA JEAN LIBBY'S DAILY TALKS ON HEART TOPICS
-xr,~bted 1918, 0cCawe Newspaper Syndicate

and have been going with young man three years my senior. I know him we'll. Three years of going together. he never was steady with my com pany only. Takes me home from a dance. Visits four times, stays away a month or so. Always treats me kindly and politely when he is with another. He seldom goes long with any other. How can I find out if he intends to call steadily and why he behaves so unpardonably? Otherwise would never care to marry any one else"
 Calmly have an earnest talk with him as to his steady intentions. Men usually like but one girl, and do not care for others, fearing in their ab- sence another will win her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
ADMIRAL HENDEE DEAD.

Brookline, Mass. Sept 11-Rear Admiral George E. Hendee, U. s. N. (retired), died at his home here last night. He was born in Boston 75 years ago and was retired in 1902 af- ter more than 40 years continuous service in the paymasters division of the navy department. He took part in many naval engagements during the Civil War.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
Damson Preserves

Wipe the plums with damp cloth wrung from cold water. Prick each four or lives times with large needle to prevent the skins from bursting. Then weigh. Make a syrup of three fourths their weight of sugar, allow ing a cup of water to each pound of sugar. Skin well and boil till thick. Add the plums, few at time, and boil till soft. Pour into glass or stone jars and seal as usuall This preserve is better eaten in the springtime.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
NOT STRICTLY PROPER.

L., s. asks: Would 1t be proper for a young lady to be justified by listen ing to write to young man she has never been in company with? Is 1t good manners for a girl to make her self acquainted with perfect-appear- ing gentleman with no other way per- mitted as preferable?"
 It is his place to try every way in his power to secure an introduction properly. Not good manners and of- ten deep regret in the way of turning out to make herself acquainted with stronger So-ca'led friendship starting thus does not last long nor happily.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
Egg Salad

This salad is not only tempting to the taste, but is very handsome dish as well. Boil six eggs hard and drop them into cold water for few min utes. Take the whites of the eggs off, then cut the yolks into little pieces and mix with mayonnaise dressing
 Take one large tablespoon of the mix ture, drop into a lettuce leaf and form it into the shape of a pyramid. Cut the Whites into as long pieces as pos- sible and lay them around the yolk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
NORWEGIAN SHIP SUNK.

Amsterdam, Sept. 1.-The Norwe- gian steamer Lindburg, bound from London for Rotterdam. has been sunk by submarine. according to the Algemon Randelsblad. The crew O. the submarine stripped the steamer of all copper objects before blowing her up. The crew of the Lindborg has been landed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
MURDER. JURY IN DEADLOCK.

Huntsville, Ark, Sept. 11-After be- ing out all night considering the case of Miss Naomi Beach. daughter of a farmer near here, on trial for first degree murder. a jury in circuit today reported that it was unable to agree and was discharged. The girl is charged with killing Earl Cisco, son of a neighbor and her former sweet heart, pune 20. last.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
MISS LIBBEY'S REPLIES L z TO YOUR LETTERS

Miss Libbey's answers to yonr letters. Correct name and ad- dress must be given to in- sure attention. Initials printed. Write short letters on one side of paper only. Use ink. Per sonal letters cannot be answer ed. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey, No. 94o President St. Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
A STRANGE TURN
 IN CORRESPONDENTS

B. E. writes: T am a young man of 19. Corresponded with a lady in Call ifornia a great deal. Never met her personally. She is g. distant relative of parents. I sent her one of my lat est photos She tells me her brother admires 1t, always talks of me and photo. They're we'll to do. She wrote enclosing one of her brothers. He is 25 and good looking. Can you tell me her meaning in sending me his photo? May he have requested her to do so?'
 Brother being related, she may en- deavor1to find out if you are interested in him as in her. Put this question to her in a whimsical offhand way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
ITALY HAS BLACKLIST.

Paris, Sept. 1.-The Italian gov- ernment has decided to adopt a black list system in principle, according to a Rome despatch to the Matin. The despatch says the lists already drawn up by France and England will be used with whatever other additional names the Italian government may decide upon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
 CORNER FOR COOKS
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Fruit Melangc

Pare twenty peaches, ten well-fla- vored pears and fifteen blue plums, cut all in quarters, and add two pounds of white grapes, halved and seeded. Cook with an equal amount of granulated sugar till the syrup is heavy and thick. Dip out the fruit and arrange in jars. pour the syrup over it and, when quite cold, seal,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11

and so WecK l cOulQ not sleep at night. My eyesight would leave ne and every thing I ate upset my stomach. l was nervous and if I would g tart to sweep I would have
 to stop and lie down
 beforeI could finish.
 I was looking over
 tho paCor One day
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
POINTS OF INTEREST
At MOuan'S,

Newest boots for women, as shown at Mollan's, the leading shop for cor rect footwear. display novelty Of de- sign in combinations of fancy leath- CTS, and cloth and leather. Fetching g lace boots, in two browns, in cham pagne and brown, in grey and patent leather, and other dressy com bina- tions, are with high or conservative heels. These smart boots are all of best makes and are accurately fitted to patrons, at 1928 Main street. Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
Crab Salad

Put the crabs in a kettle with warm water and a tablespoon of salt, and boil for twenty minutes. When cool, pick the meat from the shell and mix with mayonnaise. Serve on lettuce, replce in the crab shells and gar nish with lettuce and crosses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11

The long, straight lines of this plait- ed model of navy blue, serge make it an ideal costume for growing girls. Quite a. military air is given by the tan satin collar and braid strapping the bodice perpendicular. Mottled tan and blue buttons trim the belt and strapped sleeves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
SLOVAK UNION ENDS
 BIENNIAL SESSION.

Sessions of the first Catholic Slovak union which were held in this city last week, closed on Saturday after noon. Much unfinished business was ordered for consideration two years later. E h
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Among business changes to occur November 1, is the removal of Cham berlain & Shropshire from their Main street store to a building now being renovated, for them at Al Cannon street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-11
Egg Salad With Lettuce

Mix the yolks and whites of four hard-boiled eggs separately. Tear the lettuce into small bits, mix with the yolks. Put in salad bowl and cover with the minced whites. Pour "a tea cup of French dressing over the whole.