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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

 SUFFRAGE NEWS
(Mrs. Edward Porritt. Hartford.)

(Mrs. Edward Porrftt, Hartford.)
 Tomorrow, Mrs. Pankhurst is to make her only appearance in Connec- ticut during her present tour of Amer ica at the Palace theatre in Hartford. She is coming under the auspices of the Hartford Equal Franchise league, although she is not taking woman suf- frage as the subject of her address. Indeed since the war began in Europe, Mrs. Pankhurst has not spoken or worked for votes for women. As soon as her country needed her, she put aside even her desire for full citizenship in that country. The pa triotism that she had shown before by doing her utmost to become a real part of the nation she showed afterwards in nainistering to her coun- try's needs.
 | Her rights were subordinated to her duties. and she put all her pow CTS and talents at the service of her country. She urged the other wo- men to follow her example and to wait for their enfranchisement until peace was restored. Whatever there was that she could do for England she was ready to do. She was ac- knowledged as the best recruiting agent in the country and she toured the country with Cabinet Ministers, frequently appearing on the same platform with her old antagonist Lloyd George And this is the wo- man that some Of the Congressmen a few days ago wished to have care fully excluded by the new immigration bill lest she should disturb the peace of this country.
 Since voluntary enlistment in Eng. land has given place to obligatory ser vice Mrs Pankhurst has taken up the cause of the most wretched and dis tressed of all the countries that have been devastated by the great war. Belgium has suffered much. but Bel giun is under orderly government with the German thorities respon- sibIe for the feeding of her people. Serbia is devastated beyond concep- ton and the people are starving. Only. the Arm enfans have suffered more, and in the case of the Armenians it is wholesale violence and murder, and not slow starvation. The sufferings of the Arm enians have been short and sharp. but the sufferings of SeryiaH are protracted, and Mrs. Pankhurst has done her utmost to alleyiate them. Whether she speaks on Serbia or on Votes for Women Mrs. Pankhurst is one of the forem ost orators of the day. She is 8 woman with the gift of lead ership, a woman who will rank with the great men and women Of the ages. Last Wednesday. Mrs. Beatrice Forbes Robertson Hale was the speak CT at a suffrage meeting at Unity hall, Hartford. She took as her subject What Women Want" and, owing to the fact that the Antis have widely ad- vertised her as a feminist, there was large and appreciattve audience.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
D.AR. GATHERING
 FOR 25TH ANNUAL
 CONGRESS MONDAY

Washington. April 15-Incoming trains to-day brought delegates to the national congress. Daugh- ters of the American Revolution, which will convene in Itwenty-fifth annual convention in Continental Memorial Hall Monday. With the na- tional officers here, with the program completed and other details arranged, all is in readiness for the fall of the gave1 in the hand of Mrs. William Cumming Story, of New Y York, presi- dent-general of the society.
 Interest in this years gathering is not quite so intense perhaps as last year as there win be no election, g. president-generaI and other high of hcials. Minor officers are to be chosen, however. and sharp contest between the factions headed by Mrs. Story and Mrs. Guernsey is expected.
 Numerous social functions have been planned in honor of the -Daugh- ters
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
EASTER FASHIONS AND MUSIC


 Popular festivals always give indl- cations of human nature. It is i'm teresting to compare ancient obser- vance of Easter with modern cele- brations. One can form impressions whether amid changing manners, hu- man anture has really changed.
 AS one today looks over the para0e of spring hats and gowns in any large city, there is great evidence Of superficial refinement. But this ela- borate dressing appeals to something in human nature quite as primitive and barbaric as anything that used to come out.
 As respects music, the modern Eas- ter has reached a higher level. Of course there are many composers of church anthems who write about the same stuff for such an occasion as they would for the operatic stage. If you shut your eyes, you could imagine yourself in ochestra seat, while the tenor and soprano warbIe before the footIights. Usually you cannot understand the words in either case. The only difference is that sacred words are set to jiggy and sentimen- tai tunes.
 teachers, they come to be more dis is a form of language, with an alpha bet expressing every aspect or emo ton. They want a, composition to ex- press the sentiment of the words and the occasion. The majority of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
THE PATRONEsS
 OF CENSORS

This is the festival of St. Anastasia, a martyr of the first century of the Christian era, who has long been known as the patroness and guiding spirit of the censors. It is St. .Anas- tasia who watches over the men with the big blue pencils who are responsi- ble for that phrase which has lately become so familiar-( deleted by the eensor.9 Just why St. Anastasia was made the protector of the knights of the dele mark cannot be definitely stated, although many theories have been offered. It is certain, however, that the cen sors need a patron and protector, for they have 8 multitude of enemies in the newspaper offices of the world: Few editors can adopt the humble if, as we shreWdly suspect. somewhat sarcastfc--attitude of the Paris Temps, whose columns have often been so sadly mutiliated by AnAstasia's votar- ies. Says the Temps:
 Let us celebrate with Iowly hearts and trembling souls. Anastasia is the sole ruler. of our destinfes. Let us ad- dress this prayer to Anastasia:
 tOh, ideal archguide that so wise ly preventest man from committing iTnprudent masterpieces, I will arrive first at thy house, even though it make me last in the l1iosks of the sellers of newspapers F or Lnoe VIII -OOCO1Il6 l a lonely stylite-a mere title without 1 a text-at thy columns
 St fAnastasia was born at (deleted by the censor) in the year (deleted by
 the censor) and was famed for her
 piety and good works. She suffered martydom in the latter part of the first century at (deleted by the censor) through the instrunenta1ity of the
 cruel Cde1eted by the censor.)
 l While the knights of the dele may 1 celebrate St. Anastasfa's Day with
 ferVor and entE usiasm, it may safely
 be asserted that there will be no ob-
 servance in her honor in any news paper office. The censor doubtless
 plays an important and necessary role
 in suppressing war news and ''movies'
 which might corrupt the innocent
 minds of the young. He is a neces-
 sary evil, like baseball uupires and
 flies. But nobody loves him. No body2 Well, on second thought, per
 haps it is within the rage of the pos
 sible that even 8 censor may have a
 wife and children who entertain q
 sincere affection for him. For theil
 sake it is well that he has a celestial fPatroness and protector.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
LITTLE BENNY'S
 NOTEBOOK
tBy Lee Pape)
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Our class had to rite composition on the bad effects of tobacco. this be ing mine.
 The bad effects of tobacco, and why.
 To look at tobacco in cigarettes se- sars and packidges. you wood never think it wunts used to be an inner sent plant, but it did. proving plants never no wats going to happen to them eny more than people do, if as Tnutch
 Air was rnent to breathe. and srnoak wasent ment for enything. so if we breathe smoak all the time fnsted of air, the lungs soon get diskusted and wont breathe enything, and wen the lungs stop breathing it jnrelly has a bad effect on the hart.
 Cigarettes are the worst because thare is so meny of them. People who ony snoak one cigarett a day will live to be old ages without eny- thing happening to them, but thare aint eny such people. The reason so nneny cigarettes is srnoa.ked is be- cause all you haff to do is take the box out of your pocket and pull out a cigarette vile on the uther hand, if you snnoak a pipe. you ferst haff to go hoam and get it and then put the to- bacco in and on the uther hand, if you smoak segars, you ferst half to buy the seEar.
 Cigarettes make the skin look yell To and the fase look turf vile your smoking them.
 It is espeshilIy bad for a, Iadys helth to smoak cfgaretts in pubIick
 Besides being harmful to the he1th, tobacco is ixpensive, and if men saved 50 sents every week i1lsted of buying tobacco with it. in 10 weeks they wood have 5 dollars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
CAMP BOYS ARE
 GIRLS HEROES

eoh, the sweet wind is stirring the
 clover
 As they loiter, talking their love se-
 cret over.
 Their secret! They thought it was
 hid,
 But the wren and the bobolink knew To their mates in a flute echo threw
 it.
 They listened far up in the tree
 Of the wedding that was soon to be-
 Many girl who has just said, good bye to her soldier lover smiles through cannot help thinking of her every time he opens his knapsack, for not only is her picture therein in a small compact case, but, with all a girl s ingenuity, that same little case. con- tains needles, thread and much that is so needful to the soldier lad far away in camp.
 Girls who have never read news paper in all their lives before capture the papers before. mother or father has had time to get a glance at them. Do the girls absorb the fashion notes, the poetry. etc? Not bit of it. Their eyes quickly fasten on the te1egraphic reports which keep them fp touch with their heroes in the camps.
 While the boys are having real ex- perience of the rigors of army life, their sweethearts at home have gone into quite as hard training to make themselves efficient wives when the boys come marching home. What wonderful letters pass between them. The girls write them of all that is transpiring at home and it is like the pages of a novel to them to read their soldier lovers letters of camp life! They pass lightly, carelessIy, over %o1f ring life around them in the far-off place where they have pitched their tent awaiting action. There's no lag gard among them. Each one shows preparedness and the determination to do or die.
 They tell of evenings around the campfire, where for hours no word is spoken, each soldier lads thoughts in- tent on the loved ones he has left be- hind him as he watches the blazing faggots, the silence being broken only by the sound of the sentry pacing to and fro, h9~ gaze strained toward the dense shadows beyond ( What a comfortkhow inspiring it is to these soldier boys to know some one is thinking of and praying for them! The war spirit is aroused in every manly breast. Zeal for the boys in camp. marching in the thick of the fray, urges women whose enthusiasm SiSPL 70 lace the duty or preparedness. Young women no longer sit at home with folded hands. They would have their soldier heroes proud of them
 With that purpose underlying their slogan We must prepare the girls are taking real lessons in first aid to the injured, making camp1res without matches, nursing the sick, and last. but not least, tdelving# into the prob Hem of selecting and cooking nutrf- tious food that would sustain life in case of food shortage at the least pos sib1e cost. ..
 The heroes in the camps are making heroines of the girls at home. They are sending, too, something, more than letters to the lads. Besides the. hard tack. they have plum buildings galore
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
TODAY's POEM
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THE DRAFT HORSE TALKS.

Men and Masters, By the living Gee, Think of me!
 What have I ever done But work for you? And what dof get As a decentfdue? Do you feed me because I am hungry? Water me forfmy thirst? Do you house me because of affection :? Or is it your interest first? Do you think I'm a creature with
 feelings,
 Deserving your sympathy And thought for my better protection? :? Or is it your money in me? Do you do damthing for my profit Unless you believe there will be A bigger return on my labor Than you've ever divided with me? Do I ever stop to consider What it costs me-the work that I do [? Do you ever stop to consider Me at all, but what I cost you? Say, Men and Masters, Ain't it a shame t To play the game
 That way? And say,
 Wouldn't you call 1t hard enough luck If you had to drag a truck? W. J. Lampton in New York Tri- bune.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Lovely Waist Of Satin and Lace.
SPRING PIONEERING
 PLANTS. JOHN kECK & SON.

urderbiouse. lace being used for the lattee All-over lace cyed gray is at, tract!ve.
 Id mediCm s.ae the waist requires 1le ya-cs 4a-!nch alI.over lacs and Ia yards 40-iaca satin.
 Ie cutting the un6erblouse. spread the lace open on the cutting table soi tEa1 section A of the pattern may be r1aeed upon it O. course the lacs ssoaid Ee doubled fEoE foIdedl So d-Fi:ea:A. If the collar IS oe lace. iS can be cps at ths same u ne. being la.5 ca tSe running as illustrated M tEe c,tr:1g guide
 Next, fold the satin ard arran ge aic-g the ieng.sw:se fold first. the front. then follow with tha nack. If a cellar Of satin .s preferred 10 the Cre cf lace, provision IS made for cistt.EE it OF a9eEgthwise fold of the sa;:a. as shown on the cutting guice
 Ire loag cre-piece sleeves are rc:.:ed a tho lower edge. but pro- vls.c1fis also E1aGe for another cata. ty faisa by gathering them 10 mar low bands os satin. with a self-frlii along ths lower edge of the band
 There are also many dainty ways of finishing the neck of these separ- ate waists. The narrow band of vel vet either at the top or the base Of tEe collar is one of the most effective touches possible to add to a blouse ard 1t is frequently used by
 This design is adaptable to derel- opment in crgandyf and taffeta, ano- ther extremely smart con bination of the season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
GOES WITH OTHERS.

R. D. writes: eI am a girl of 1s go- ing with a young man of 21. We are good friends. Had several n1isunder- standings. He insists I have no right to go with other men. I see no harm in it. Do you? As long as were not engaged suppose I have a perfect right to go with others. He lives in another town and, I would have to stay home if not for others escort once in while. Give your view, please
 You have a right to have other es- corts while not engaged. Yet many men do not stop to consider this. Some find a girl who has no beaux; their mind being at ease. His position may not as yet. permit him to marry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
HOPE ENGAGEMENT
 WON'T BE BROKEN

E. J. writes: "A girl of nineteen, I kept company with a young man of nineteen three years. Months ago we fell out over his keeping unsuitable company. Often had little tits. 9th CT young men called. This disp1eased him for weeks Then he came back. Gave me an engagement ring. Said he loved me best of all. Now he goes with a girl of eighteen. I love him only and truly. Could I win him ?. Said he never intended to come back. Ought I to return. the ring to him or not? depend on your advice, please
 The course of true love never runs smooth. Wait and see if he will make up before you send back the engage ment. ring. hope troth will not be broken
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
DouGHNTTTs.

light bread dough. Take as much dough as you require. and with a rolling pin roll and spread until half inch thick; cutginto rings or dia- monds; place oil pan, cover with cloth and let raise in a warm place until very light.
 Have ready a plate Of powdered su- fat, drop in the ldoughnutsf and cook until a golden brown, turning them over and over again in the process of cooking.
 Have ready a plate of powered su- gar and after the doughnut is drained of the fat dredgel with the sugar
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Spring and Summer Fabrics,

Anticipating the call for decorative spring and summer fabrics, John F. Fay. 610 Fairfield avenue. has brought an excellent assortment to his most at tractive shop. They can be used for window draperies. furniture coverings, cushions, pillow tops, table scarfs, electric lamp shades, etc. A large as- sortment of willow furniture, period furniture for the drawing room, living room, hall and bedroom, chairs, rock CTS. sofas, couches, choise-longues. desks. benches, footstools, tables, stands, console tables, mirrors, lamps, etc. All kinds of bedding made to order and made over. Let, net and nlusliR curtains, window shades, wall papers, etc. Estimates given all in- terior decorating at John F. Fay's, 610 Fairfield Ave. Tel. "A.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
CHICKEN CROoUETTEs.

Melt 1-3 cup of butter; when bub- bling stir in 1-3 cup of flour, then add slowly one cup of milk and stir and cook until thick. Season 1 9
 cups of finely chopped cooked chicken with F teaspoon of salt, 1-S teaspoon of celery salt, 10 drops of onion juice, a few grains of cayenne and 1 tea spoon each of lemon juice and finely chopped parsley. Moisten with the sauce, cook until well heated and spread on a platter to cool. Shape in- to cones, roll, in fine crumbs, dip in beaten egg, roll again in crumbs and fry in deep hot fat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
MAKE FUTURE
 LOVE CONQUESTs

D. writes: Am a girl past 15. going a while with a boy of IS. Parents op- jeet He came often. Lately has been cold to me not coming for a long time. We did not quarrel, put parted Not my fault Invited me to places, Parents did not let me go anywhere Promised not to go with any one else unless did. Said he owed me. Want teazed me. Talks and laughs only with girls Is he false to me? I like him. An disappointed lest he goes with girls. Maybe I am Jealous
 You are too young, uncertain and will be- glad afterward of taking your par ents, good. advice. Obeying them, you will do well in your future conquests of love-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
FRuIT GTNGERBREAp.

one-half cup butter two eggs. 1 1-2 teaspoons singer, 3 cups flour, q cup sugar. cup 'molasses. 1 cup seeded raisins, two teaspoons bak- ing powder, 1-3 cup chopped lemon or orange peel, 1-2 cup milk or cold cof- fee. Beat the butter and sugar till light and creamy, andd the beaten yoIks of the eggs, then the raisinss peel, rnoIasses and coffee, also the flour with which the ginger and baz- ing powder have been sifted. Then add the whites of the eggs beaten to a stiff froth. Bake in well greased pans in a moderate oven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
RICH nAYER CAKE.

Here is a recipe for layer cake. The same recipe will answer for any kind of layer cake. Do not put too much batter in tins, as 1t makes the cake too high to look nice on the table.
 One cupfuI of butter, two cupfuIs of sugar, three cupfuls of flour. with two teaspoonfuIs of baking powder sifted in, four eggs, and one big cup of milk. Cream the butter and SUI gar; add eggs then milk with the chill taken off, and lastly the flour Stir the cake well for 10 minutes and bake in well greased cake tins.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
{ CORNER FOR COOKS
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HERRING SALAD.

Freshen two pounds of salt her ring 24 hours, then pour scaIdfng water over and pour off at once; take out all bones by starting to pull back bone out from head down; break in pieces about the size of the thumb then cover with cold vinegar and mixed whole spices; let stand a few hours; then place fresh lettuce leaves in salad bowl and place layers of the fish; then layers of finely sliced Span ish onions and throw over this a, few of the spices and vinegar. This is very nice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
MISS LIBREY'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 of paper only. Use ink. Per sonaI letters cannot be answer ed. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey, No. 91G President St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
sTUFFING FoR FIsH.

Melt eight tablespoons of butter and add one cup of cracker or dried bread crumbs. one tablespoon of chopped pickles. one teaspoon of chopped pars- ley, one-half teaspoon of salt, one fourth teaspoon of onion Juice and one-ha1f cup of milk or water and stir lightly over the fire with a fork until thoroughly heated. Omit the liquid if dry stuffing is preferred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
co. APPEALS
 FROM TAX ASSESSMENT

The Bridgeport ProjectiIe Co. has appealed to the superior court to have the assessment on it's property reduc- ed. The company filed a valuation of it's property at $194,00O on land and buildings and $226.O0 on machinerys Between the board of assessors and the board of relief the property value was raised to $207,ooo and the ma cninery to $435,OO0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Easter music heard today conforms to this higher ideal of dignity.
 It does not require grand diapasons or highly paid so1oists to express these ideals of worship. The little church at the country cross roads, or the chapel in the s1uns, may catch the spirit better than the echoing auditorium and the fashionable au- dience.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

TEe-e ia 10 more fashionable way of making fancy waist than to com pine satin and lace in it's develop ment Gray has come into it's own kgain and is being used for adorable Hstie afternoon waists The model
 Ahcwn here consists Of a jumper an
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
CHARLES A. COOPER DEAD.

London, April 15ACharIes Alfred Cooper, for 30 years editor of the Edinburgh Scotsman. died at B Bourne mouth last night.
 Charles Alfred Cooper was born at Hull in 1sz9l He retired from the Scotsman in 1906.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

The Norwegian bark Primus, 1,o19 tons, which sailed from Montevtdeo for England last October, has not been heard from. and Is believed to have been lost with all the crew.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

A mass meeting will be held in Syracuse, N. Y., by union workers to- night, and the question of tying up the automobile industry there by a strike will be definitely settled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

British admiralty in commandeering the ships being built for his country has ended his work in England, he
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

HolIand-American steamers plying between New York and Holland will take the northerly course around Scotland. This will add from two to three days to the trip and abolish the Falmouth stop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Miss Emelie Louise Wells, associate professor of economics at Vassar Col- Iege, died at her home at Poughkeep- sic
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
SWEDISH UNION LEAGUE
 ELECTS OLSEN HEAD

Several applications for member ship were received at the meeting of the Swedish Union league last night and one new member initiated. These officers were elected: President, Os- car Olsen; vice president. Charles Lindquist; financial secretary, John Lawson; recording secretary. Brick Engstrand; treasurer, C. F. wester- burg; custodian, Morris Olsen; press agent, Andrew Anderson
 Serious food riots at Prague and other Austrian cities are reported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.

The satling of the steamer Orduna from Liverpool for New York has been from to-day until April IS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

A new American army continuous flying record of BIO miles in four hours and ten minutes was made by Lieut.. H. A. Dargue, carrying Lieut.. Edgar GorreH as observer, in a scout ing trip along the American lines in northern Mexico.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

The Scandinavian-Amer liner United States, which arrived at Chris tiania from the United States, report ed that she had been held up by a British warship which seized 1000 bags of mail and 5O.0OO boxes of Gal ifornia oranges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

According. to reports from the front in Mexico, gasoline is more important than gunpowder to Pershing's forces.